ReMix: Sonic & Knuckles 'HiddenPalace(MasterEmerald)'
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- Game: Sonic & Knuckles (Sega, 1994, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): LeeBro
- Composer(s): Howard Drossin, Jun Senoue, Tomonori Sawada
- Song(s): 'Hidden Palace Zone'
- Posted: 2001-10-14, evaluated by djpretzel
There's quite a bit of controversy over the Hidden Palace zone, which was apparently supposed to have been in Sonic 2, is available secretly, is in the crackers beta, etc. There's actually more conspiracy theories regarding Sonic games than JFK's assassination, if you look hard enough. Leebro sent in this S&K Hidden Palace ReMix a while back and has since created a totally different version, but I like his first stab at the track better. Nice loop, not too fast or slow, a thick picked bass, quality pads and piano - it's all there. I especially like the reverse snare every once in a while on the drums and the atmospheric effects (chimes, etc.), as well as the delay on the piano done via MIDI (i.e. actual notes) as opposed to DSP. Solid and enjoyable.
Discussion: Latest 14 comments/reviews; view the This isn't a mix that I can sit and actively listen to for very
long. That isn't saying it's bad, it's just a mix more suited to
being background music than something in the forefront. I like the
reverse snare that's used somewhat frequently, and the sounds
overall are pleasant.
The instruments change up leads throughout the mix, but the percussion and piano feel mostly the same from beginning to end, which adds a repetitiveness that's hard to shake. I would have liked more changes in those areas especially.
Not something I'd break out when I'm in a 'Let's listen to music for music's sake', but a good piece to have on when you're doing whatever.
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2009
The instruments change up leads throughout the mix, but the percussion and piano feel mostly the same from beginning to end, which adds a repetitiveness that's hard to shake. I would have liked more changes in those areas especially.
Not something I'd break out when I'm in a 'Let's listen to music for music's sake', but a good piece to have on when you're doing whatever.
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2009
nicely done, it's relaxed and laid back with a subtle sprinkling of
funk.
Though melodically, nothing really rises above the "aite" level, the production balances are good, and the leads are switched out often enough to keep things from getting stale. Rhythmically, it's pretty same-y until a breakdown about 2/5ths through, then back to the beat. This is rally good background music, but doesn't really engage me in an actively listening sortof way. I think there is just a bit too much repetition with the piano rhythm and the loop, and the piano is pretty mechanical.
Nice but not awesome.
- OA on January 24, 2008
Though melodically, nothing really rises above the "aite" level, the production balances are good, and the leads are switched out often enough to keep things from getting stale. Rhythmically, it's pretty same-y until a breakdown about 2/5ths through, then back to the beat. This is rally good background music, but doesn't really engage me in an actively listening sortof way. I think there is just a bit too much repetition with the piano rhythm and the loop, and the piano is pretty mechanical.
Nice but not awesome.
- OA on January 24, 2008
I want to take this mix and blend it with a nice orchestral [i]Zeal
Palace[/i] tune.
But it's fine alone, too.
- DarkAura on April 4, 2007
But it's fine alone, too.
- DarkAura on April 4, 2007
Good listen! Definitely feel the original's feeling in it...
The piano and chord progression sounds like it could have been a good segway into Donkey Kong Country's Hot Head Hop.
Other than that, great stuff.
- KogeJoe on January 29, 2007
The piano and chord progression sounds like it could have been a good segway into Donkey Kong Country's Hot Head Hop.
Other than that, great stuff.
- KogeJoe on January 29, 2007
Simple. Sweet. Sound.
I think this remix is just perfect. When you consider that most of all the remixes here include some sort of "zomgCLIMAX" at the end of the song, or thereabouts, you begin to tire of the same ol', same ol'. Just once in a while something like this remix refreshes your mind, body and soul with some very simple, if not damn sweet, tunes.
I like this remix. I like it alot, which is interesting to note since I am very fickle with what I like.
- camelchild on May 26, 2006
I think this remix is just perfect. When you consider that most of all the remixes here include some sort of "zomgCLIMAX" at the end of the song, or thereabouts, you begin to tire of the same ol', same ol'. Just once in a while something like this remix refreshes your mind, body and soul with some very simple, if not damn sweet, tunes.
I like this remix. I like it alot, which is interesting to note since I am very fickle with what I like.
- camelchild on May 26, 2006
Rice28m wrote: Today is the 2nd of June, I'll let you know how it turns out.
Now it's the 12th May 2006, I think we'll never gonna know how it turned out. :lol:
Onwards to the remix, it was surprisingly good. The small bell pads that was used worked well together with the synth piano and groovy beats. A very smooth arrangement, there are some instruments that annoyed me at first with their SNES quality, but along with everything else, it sounds swell.
Nice.
- Bummerdude on May 12, 2006
Hidden Palace turned good? The Sonic game music I liked the least,
turned into one of my favorite mixes?
Not much of an accomplishment (not leebro's fault, but mine), but an accomplishment nonetheless
- Axe Canabrava on February 19, 2004
Not much of an accomplishment (not leebro's fault, but mine), but an accomplishment nonetheless
- Axe Canabrava on February 19, 2004
This is a nice soft piece to listen to and was welcome to hear. At
times the support doesn't support well enough and the echo of a
vibe or chime usually adds chaos to a piece. Also, at one point it
became repetitive but not for long. The piece didn't sound like it
was going anywhere though. There was no emotional climax, and yet,
this is the type of piece that doesn't really need one. Thank you
for making this piece.
82% Great!
- wpifirebane on January 28, 2004
82% Great!
- wpifirebane on January 28, 2004
This was the first remix I ever downloaded from OC Remix, and it's
still my favorite! Excellent job LeeBro!
- jmr on September 5, 2003
- jmr on September 5, 2003
review on the Third version: while i thought the other two versions
were ok, i never expected much out of the boring Hidden Palace
music. maybe that’s why LeeBro floored me with his latest
rendition. definitely a 360 from the original, this trance monster
deserves to be played on a massive system. fitting title -- the
thing about this mix that pulls me in is the breaks. imagine you’re
slowly going waaay up in the air, pivot, and start freefalling
madly back to reality -- Exhilaration, no less
- tobmaps on August 12, 2003
- tobmaps on August 12, 2003
Good Mix, beat is good, bass line, its all good. Nice use of piano
thoughout. great for when you just want to relax. Two Thumbs up!!
- MegaManXxX on July 10, 2003
- MegaManXxX on July 10, 2003
music that makes the girl go wild in the bed. nice job leebro. for
a weird reason tho, i am gettin a nasty lil clip at the very
beginning. dont know how.
- DJ_Aquagenesis on March 1, 2003
- DJ_Aquagenesis on March 1, 2003
mmmmmmmm.
Its a good track.
Its cool and laid back but you can still (sorta) dance to it.
Go. Download. Now.
- Eccles on July 22, 2002
Its a good track.
Its cool and laid back but you can still (sorta) dance to it.
Go. Download. Now.
- Eccles on July 22, 2002
Sonic & Knuckles 'Hidden Palace (Master Emerald)'
Yummy, this is what I’m talking about. Nice and soft, easy to listen to, but just enough spunk to keep the excitement alive. I love these drums and the Oboe is a nice touch. Nice work leebro.
- Ginnsu on May 22, 2002
Yummy, this is what I’m talking about. Nice and soft, easy to listen to, but just enough spunk to keep the excitement alive. I love these drums and the Oboe is a nice touch. Nice work leebro.
- Ginnsu on May 22, 2002
