ReMix: Mega Man X3 'X-BusterMK-17'
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- Game: Mega Man X3 (Capcom, 1995, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): Beatdrop
- Composer(s): Makoto Tomozawa, Minakuchi Engineering Staff, Shusaku Uchiyama, Toshihiko Horiyama, Yoshino Aoki
- Song(s): 'Opening Stage'
- Posted: 2001-07-29, evaluated by djpretzel
Good first submission from Beatdrop, another one made using a tracker, and our first X3 ReMix. One thing I'll give capcom - although the Megaman series really drags on and one could say is quite repetetive and doesn't grow that much with each installment, at least they never outright suck - graphics and sound are at a consistently high level that many other companies can't reach. Beatdrop's techno ReMix of this X3 track centers around a pulsing synth in many sections that stays on the same note. This can get a little monotonous at about 2'15", where it repeats for a couple measures too many. But that doesn't stop the well-chosen sounds, nice mixing and panning, and general overall quality of the mix from coming through. The heavy drums added in for punch at the end and the orchestra hit finale are especially well-chosen elements. Nice starter.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Well for me, there's a massive hole in this mix, like a boat has
just smashed through the center a pier or something. First off I
think the bookends of the mix are pretty good. The sounds are maybe
a little sharp, but perfection to that degree doesn't interest me
at all. The melody is nice, the energy is there. But as soon as we
get into the hole of the mix, the annoying things that were
partially hidden are totally exposed. Not only exposed, but thrust
in our faces and spelled out. It's almost post-modern in its
execution. The repetition isn't really enjoyable, and its something
that hurts all the other elements of the mix.
I'm sure if I set my mind to it, I could find something really analytical and arty to justify the boring portion of this track, but I think I'd rather just save the effort and put it down to an error of judgement for a first-time accepted submission. For what it is worth, I loved the meat of the mix, not so much the bones.
- Marmiduke on March 18, 2009
I'm sure if I set my mind to it, I could find something really analytical and arty to justify the boring portion of this track, but I think I'd rather just save the effort and put it down to an error of judgement for a first-time accepted submission. For what it is worth, I loved the meat of the mix, not so much the bones.
- Marmiduke on March 18, 2009
omg f***ing masterpiece
P-E-R-F-E-C-T the way it is. I agree with beatdrops artistic vision for this song 1 billion percent.
for others who can't hear or see it, i feel bad for you son.
- uagrenadier on January 7, 2009
P-E-R-F-E-C-T the way it is. I agree with beatdrops artistic vision for this song 1 billion percent.
for others who can't hear or see it, i feel bad for you son.
- uagrenadier on January 7, 2009
Pretty rough-sounding to me, but it is distinctly old school, and
Beatdrop has evolved into a super mixer. It's pretty repetitive,
and that middle section is straight-up annoying. If you ever redo
this, let us know please. :-)
- OA on December 11, 2007
- OA on December 11, 2007
Beatdrop wrote: Goodness, I haven't yet voiced how much I dislike this song? Yeah, it sucks. I've been wanting to redo it for awhile, since I love the original, and this remix is VERY old. When I [i]do[/i] manage to redo it, I'll have this one pulled down.
Dude there is no reason to redo this song. this is one of the best remixes there is. And i speak with my heart when i say so. Keep up the good Remixing :)
- Knotan on February 11, 2006
Sesshomaru wrote: Definitely not the quality of mix you're capable of now, and I'd very much like to see you remake this.
Indeed. This may be why he call himself Beatdrop, the beat in this one never let go and keep going until around 3:50. This song would be great if you could lower the volume on those beats and maybe vary it at 2:08. The beat itself sounds like a bouncing ball, three short beats and then a short break and then it begins again. But if you stops thinking about the beats, I can hear that the synths are okay and the other beats are doing a fine job. The piece began well with a bright synth that almost flew all over the place, and as Sesshomaru said, we all know how good Beatdrop really is, so a first remix like this is understandable. Nice work Beatdrop.
- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
The main body of the mix sounds great, though when the beat drops
out at 1:45, as TheDro said, it sounds pretty empty. This part
probably drags on for a bit too long. All is well again when the
main tune returns with the heavy beat. This was your first mix so I
forgive you for the mixes drawbacks, plus, we all know what good
stuff you're capable of making now. Overall, nicely done.
- Dunnowhathuh on July 15, 2005
- Dunnowhathuh on July 15, 2005
When it starts its up beat right away and its a good reminder of
X3. But after a while i find it way to repetititive and the part
where the main tune stops and leaves the fast percussion beat or
whatever alone is a little to empty. I'm sure now you could do much
better. (house hornet is totally awesome 8) ) keep it up.
- TheDro on March 4, 2005
- TheDro on March 4, 2005
Definitely not the quality of mix you're capable of now, and I'd
very much like to see you remake this. The source track is just
begging for it's beat to be dropped properly.
- Sesshomaru on March 2, 2005
- Sesshomaru on March 2, 2005
This is an awesome song, I like it, although I think House Hornet
is the better of the two. That song is just amazing. You ever
consider maybe doing a MMX2 intro remix? Or Zero's theme from X2,
I'd love to hear both remixed.
- Varleran on June 17, 2004
- Varleran on June 17, 2004
AMAZING this was my favorite song while playing x3. I like the
original better, because of the rough rough synth that would
normally come in at 25 seconds. I think you should have kept that
original synth, or tried to duplicate its roughness, but then again
it wouldnt really be a remix then right. hahahaha
- Julio Jose on March 24, 2004
- Julio Jose on March 24, 2004
Goodness, I haven't yet voiced how much I dislike this song? Yeah,
it sucks. I've been wanting to redo it for awhile, since I love the
original, and this remix is VERY old. When I [i]do[/i] manage to
redo it, I'll have this one pulled down.
- Beatdrop on March 21, 2004
- Beatdrop on March 21, 2004
Oh, dear... It was a good for a first by Beatdrop (highly
respected), but it lacked any kind of base. The kick was
unstoppable. I liked the take on the song, but it really did need a
better synth sound for the main melody. And very monotonous at
times. But I liked it.
- CTPhoenix on March 21, 2004
- CTPhoenix on March 21, 2004
Please do NOT adjust your computer. That repeating is NORMAL at
2:15
Once agian do NOT adjust your computer
Other wise this is a great first. Kicking beat with a 6/8th time makes for excelent techno, unless its repeated to often *cough 2:15 cough* but otherwise its all good
- Icct Hedrix on December 29, 2003
Once agian do NOT adjust your computer
Other wise this is a great first. Kicking beat with a 6/8th time makes for excelent techno, unless its repeated to often *cough 2:15 cough* but otherwise its all good
- Icct Hedrix on December 29, 2003
Mega Man X3 'X-Buster MK-17'
Right off the bat, I don’t like the sample used, it’s a little too high/sharp for me. But when the bass/beat kicks in it’s a lot better. At first a fast paced remix of (I believe) the intro stage to Mega Man X, and then going into a theme I’m not too sure about, this mix isn’t one of the best ones out there, but I don’t think it’s that bad really. I didn’t care for the area around 2:10, the constant sample used there and beyond really started to annoy me on it’s 100th loop or so. In fact, without the bass and drums, I believe a lot of the samples used here annoy me. The really heavy bass areas near the end weren’t good either though. Maybe it’s the overall louder volume of the tune (which increases even more at about 3:05) but I can’t say I was overly fond of this mix. 2/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
Right off the bat, I don’t like the sample used, it’s a little too high/sharp for me. But when the bass/beat kicks in it’s a lot better. At first a fast paced remix of (I believe) the intro stage to Mega Man X, and then going into a theme I’m not too sure about, this mix isn’t one of the best ones out there, but I don’t think it’s that bad really. I didn’t care for the area around 2:10, the constant sample used there and beyond really started to annoy me on it’s 100th loop or so. In fact, without the bass and drums, I believe a lot of the samples used here annoy me. The really heavy bass areas near the end weren’t good either though. Maybe it’s the overall louder volume of the tune (which increases even more at about 3:05) but I can’t say I was overly fond of this mix. 2/5
- Saunders on May 26, 2002
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