ReMix: Quartet 'SummerTrance'
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- Game: Quartet (Sega, 1987, SMS)
- ReMixer(s): U-ji
- Composer(s): Katsuhiro Hayashi
- Song(s): 'Quartet Theme'
- Posted: 2001-07-09, evaluated by djpretzel
So much fun! Very few people out there are probably with me on this one, but it was games like Quartet that made me love the Sega Master System, especially in terms of music - Zillion, Quartet, Alex Kidd, Shinobi, Space Harrier - GREAT 8-bit tunes! This was similar to Insomnic's Super Mario 2 ReMix for me - I myself really wanted to ReMix this track, but first-time contributor (from Japan) U-ji has done such a great job I don't feel like I have to. Nothing experimental or extraordinary, just a great 8-bit track done RIGHT in a techno-trance style. Good solid octave house bass, 4/4 kick, some nice long snare rolls, extensive filtered arpeggios, and a creative ending - FUN, FUN, FUN . . . refreshingly so, in fact. A definitive ReMix, right off the bat - hope to hear more from U-ji!!
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the It might take a little too long to end, but overall I really like
this mix. One thing that keeps bringing me back to it, though, is a
weird similarity to another song. It might be just me, but the
bridge (it starts at 2:47 or so) is reminiscent of a similar bridge
in Sonic Adventure's Twinkle Circuit - the one that remixes Sonic's
theme, "It Doesn't Matter". I checked the source chiptune, and it's
definitely present in the original, so it's probably just a total
coincidence...but does anyone else hear that?
- Sibre on September 12, 2011
- Sibre on September 12, 2011
I'm one of the few ppl lucky enough to grow up with Sega instead of
Nintendo as a kid; and I'm grateful I was exposed to Sega's great
games with awesome soundtracks... especially Quartet!
Man! Just hearing that arpeggio got me pumped up to tear through that first level :)
And adding the trance drum beat in the background only makes it that much more fun. :-P
- Willybwild on February 6, 2010
Man! Just hearing that arpeggio got me pumped up to tear through that first level :)
And adding the trance drum beat in the background only makes it that much more fun. :-P
- Willybwild on February 6, 2010
I have a soft spot for this one, and mixes like it. Very simple in
nature; a pretty much cookie-cutter trance conversion of a retro
tune. I can definitely see a lot of derision in what's here, but it
just so happens that I'm a bit of a fan of trance, which does this
mix a fairly big favour.
There's nothing glowing I can say about this. The samples sound bland today, and the little new ground it covers won't enlighten anybody if it hasn't done so already. But I get a lot of enjoyment out of simplicity, making it pretty hard to resist its sole ambition to get you in the dancing mood. For this reason, I've kept it close by for a long time, just in case I need a boost in dancitude.
- Marmiduke on January 20, 2010
There's nothing glowing I can say about this. The samples sound bland today, and the little new ground it covers won't enlighten anybody if it hasn't done so already. But I get a lot of enjoyment out of simplicity, making it pretty hard to resist its sole ambition to get you in the dancing mood. For this reason, I've kept it close by for a long time, just in case I need a boost in dancitude.
- Marmiduke on January 20, 2010
Whoa, 6 minutes!
So as far as I can tell, the main thing holding back this mix are the samples and production overall. The arrangement itself is pretty nifty for a trance piece - I can't say that I was really bored throughout the 6 minutes of listening, as they passed by pretty quickly with what is a pretty solid mix despite its issues.
- Bahamut on October 3, 2009
So as far as I can tell, the main thing holding back this mix are the samples and production overall. The arrangement itself is pretty nifty for a trance piece - I can't say that I was really bored throughout the 6 minutes of listening, as they passed by pretty quickly with what is a pretty solid mix despite its issues.
- Bahamut on October 3, 2009
Trancey indeed. The downward arpeggio thing at the beginning is
cool, but a bit too long for me. That's somewhat a characteristic
of the genre, so I can't fault, but it's too much for my
liking.
The melody reminds me of Top Gun. I have no idea why. Very 80's, and a lot of fun.
We go back to the arpeggiated thing again, and it continues as before. Same comment as above, though if I focus more on the bass line it's not as bad.
It's a fun track, but I'm not overly crazy about it.
- DragonAvenger on December 4, 2008
The melody reminds me of Top Gun. I have no idea why. Very 80's, and a lot of fun.
We go back to the arpeggiated thing again, and it continues as before. Same comment as above, though if I focus more on the bass line it's not as bad.
It's a fun track, but I'm not overly crazy about it.
- DragonAvenger on December 4, 2008
Pretty well done and uplifting trance, productionwise it is a
little mid-heavy, but there is plenty of creative elements moving
the mix forward, and the source tune is excellent. The drums have
enough flourishes sprinkled throughout to keep the beat fresh, and
there are several additional sections added for a potential
transition to the DJ's next track
This is one track i've actually had on my playlist for several years but really hasn't gotten much love, so relistening have brought it back out into the open.
Highly recommended for trance fans.
- OA on December 17, 2006
This is one track i've actually had on my playlist for several years but really hasn't gotten much love, so relistening have brought it back out into the open.
Highly recommended for trance fans.
- OA on December 17, 2006
Hmmm only 9 reviews posted on a very competent remix such as this,
in over 3 years !?
Amazing..
- RimFrost the Tourianist on July 24, 2005
Amazing..
- RimFrost the Tourianist on July 24, 2005
This song is extremely nostalgic. The remix contributes with pure
nausea. Thus, I think they exist good remixes that make exotic
musics. I feel very disappointed with this. Nothing more to adding.
- Txai on January 13, 2005
- Txai on January 13, 2005
Wow, six posts in 2 years....
They are all missing out on some absolutely wonderful artwork.
- NeOmega on September 21, 2004
They are all missing out on some absolutely wonderful artwork.
- NeOmega on September 21, 2004
With just three tracks on OCR, U-ji has made it as one of the
absolutely best trance artists I have [i]ever[/i] heard.
I really mean that too. The moment your Zillion mix [the first one I listened to] had hit its climax, I knew you had some exceptional skills.
The other two tracks he remixed were no disappointment. He certainly have his own unique style when it comes to trance, and it's a shame that his remixes are so widely overlooked for the sole reason that the source material is pretty obscure. It's also sad that he's only submitted three remixes and hasn't been heard from again. Had he done more widely known games and tunes [like the Hero Garden from Sonic Adventure 2 *cough*hint*cough*] then I'm sure he would have gained much more praise for his exemplary skills.
- Corporal Eschebone on September 12, 2004
I really mean that too. The moment your Zillion mix [the first one I listened to] had hit its climax, I knew you had some exceptional skills.
The other two tracks he remixed were no disappointment. He certainly have his own unique style when it comes to trance, and it's a shame that his remixes are so widely overlooked for the sole reason that the source material is pretty obscure. It's also sad that he's only submitted three remixes and hasn't been heard from again. Had he done more widely known games and tunes [like the Hero Garden from Sonic Adventure 2 *cough*hint*cough*] then I'm sure he would have gained much more praise for his exemplary skills.
- Corporal Eschebone on September 12, 2004
This song makes me soooo happy. :D :) :lol: It's the beat, coupled
with the slow growth into catchy, eye-twitch-inducing 80's video
game melody. My lullaby.
I listen to it every night while I play Disgaea -- it strangely comes up almost always as the last song on my mix CD, which is around 2 am, maybe 3. And I always hope it'll be last, because after that I'll lose interest in the CD and will probably end up falling asleep.
HIGHLY recommended to those who want to relive the glory Sega Master System days, and for those who have an eye on future club music. It's like, beat-driven town music.
- Typhon on November 19, 2003
I listen to it every night while I play Disgaea -- it strangely comes up almost always as the last song on my mix CD, which is around 2 am, maybe 3. And I always hope it'll be last, because after that I'll lose interest in the CD and will probably end up falling asleep.
HIGHLY recommended to those who want to relive the glory Sega Master System days, and for those who have an eye on future club music. It's like, beat-driven town music.
- Typhon on November 19, 2003
jeez i guess no ones a trance fan. i enjoyed this tons... its
pretty comforting ;) its not a high energy happy hardcore kinda
thing, but a nice relaxed chill-music. i liked it... check it out
- SsaiskK on May 4, 2003
- SsaiskK on May 4, 2003
good intro, nice use of the plucked "string." the lead melody’s
great as well, but the main thing i focus in on in this mix is the
pure BASS rhythm. it layers itself over Everything. yesss.
excellent breaks too. the summer-y feeling’s achieved, which is
exactly what the title states. aaah..Ibiza
- tobmaps on February 16, 2003
- tobmaps on February 16, 2003
Quartet 'Summer Trance'
The way this starts out reminds me of the intro music to some show I watched when I was little, but I can’t remember what it was… Anyways, this mix is in a quick paced dance style tune. The percussion is good, and the main lead and melody are also pretty cool. It’s a fun tune, and if I were more energetic I might feel like getting up and dancing. Fun! 3/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
The way this starts out reminds me of the intro music to some show I watched when I was little, but I can’t remember what it was… Anyways, this mix is in a quick paced dance style tune. The percussion is good, and the main lead and melody are also pretty cool. It’s a fun tune, and if I were more energetic I might feel like getting up and dancing. Fun! 3/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
