ReMix: Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium 'LastBreathFirstBreath'

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Phantasy Star IV: The End of the Millennium

I wouldn't normally post two of my own ReMixes so close together, or DO two ReMixes so close together, but it's been a little stressful lately, and this is a good way to focus on something else for a bit. This is kind of a continuation of my Lunar 'BlueLament' ReMix in tone, at least initially, with a somber and minor key motif. It's the theme from 'Her Last Breath' (used in other places as well) off the PS4 soundtrack, reworked a bit into more of a film piece. There's a 'Usual Suspects' influence as well as Los Lobos with some of the guitar meandering, and everything was done in Gigastudio. With this track, though it's fairly sad, there are moments of hope / rays of light, with the major key section towards the end that also picks up to doubletime with the piano arpeggios underneath. I've been wanting to do a straight instrumental with no percussion for some time, and this be it. I'm pretty happy with it, and actually would like to dedicate it to my grandmother, who's been a fan of my 'music' since long before she probably should have, and still listens to tapes of my older, painful stuff.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Holy guitar sequencing. :O
When it gets to the higher registers, it doesn't sound as strong, but the lower stuff is beautifully emotive. A few of the backing elements could benefit from stronger samples, notably the cello, but they don't specifically drag the mix down, just breaks a bit of the illusion. Piano throughout is great though.
Really emotive work, I like it a lot. It makes a pretty good case for checking out the PS4 soundtrack.

- OA on December 8, 2008
Everyone already said what I was about to say...
I'll say this: If you ever loved for real, you'll get this song.
Thank you for arranging it.
To my ipod it goes.

- DramaNoMore on April 30, 2008
beautifully written with a great choice of instrumentation. This has quickly become one of my favorites of djp's mixes. Very emotive, and at the same time something is always moving in the song. Its a great song to listen to when you are down because of this. Some slower songs achieve the same level of sadness and emotion, but this is one of the few to capture that feeling while keeping the song interesting, unpredictable, and refreshing.

- Kozmo on May 7, 2006
... Lovin it. Wish there were more PS4 tracks.
Organic Beat would make a good one, I'm sure of it.

- SotiCoto on March 1, 2006
Too bad I haven't played any Phantasy Star, this song sounds like something you need to have listened to. Djpretzel creates a very tragic mood to it using violins (excellent choice) and a piano, but somehow brings some passion into it with an acoustic guitar. It almost wants you to shed a tear for Alys. I don't really get the title of this remix, it doesn't make much sense, but poetry fits into this scene quite well.
We may have lost a PS character, but that event gave birth to this remix. Thank you djpretzel.

- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
phastasy star 4 was the first game i got so attached to when alys died i cried so this song means something to me.

- maestermatt on July 10, 2005
DJP's sequencing skills always surprise me. Even though this is over 3 years old the quality still remains. Great arrangement, with top notch guitar and piano sequencing. Quality work top to bottom.

- GrayLightning on March 8, 2005
2 words: Beautiful
Yet another great piece DJP!!
This is my second favourite remix from djp, maybe even first
This one makes me cry...

- jordex on October 6, 2004
I felt a little girly being ten years old and crying over Alys' death...but IT WAS SO SAD. As if to make sure we get the point, this song, with its melancholy Spanish guitarwork and rambling pianoes really makes it hit home -- Alys' death is one of the saddest in gaming history.

- Royal Sovereign on July 19, 2004
I personally felt Alys' death far more than Aerith's death. This song welled up many emotions within me. Many of them being variations of pain and sadness. A song is truly a masterpiece if it does that to a person. I usually refrain from listening to sad or depressing music, but every now and then, I load this one up and just let the emotions flow. It's good to know someone else out there truly felt the depth of this remix's original song.

- Tamashi Zero on May 29, 2004
I am not sure if this is quite the right place for this but it goes under "Appreciating the Song" so anyway. Shortly after I first heard this piece I "showed" it to my friends and my Dungeon Master for Dungeons and Dragons was one of them. He listened to the whole thing, asked where I got it and got a strange look on his face but I didn't think anything of it at the time. A few days ago we had a funeral for one of the characters because the guy who was playing him is moving away. My DM pulled out this CD and put it in a stereo and when we got to the eulogy he played that song and just hit repeat. I swear to God, everyone, including me (who had listened to the song a bunch of times before) had tears in their eyes. It was just the perfect song, so full of emotion and sadness and yet full of hope. Well just wanted to throw in my two cents.

- Squall379 on January 29, 2004
Sorry for not posting a more educated response, but this is simply a moving piece. Good job, DJ Pretzel, good job indeed.

- DarkEsprit on August 18, 2003
Very nice, it sounds just how the theme goes. That song still can make me depress and feel the pain that Chaz had to go though.

- Killer_Man_ on January 16, 2003
All I can say....simply gorgeous....I've never heard anything so beautiful, it's so full of sadness and heart. It really moves me.

- Annalie on August 27, 2002
Oh boy, after playing this series just for this song, it's amazing how much was expanded from the original. The original was very minimal, almost awkward sounding. Listening to this reminds me of all the games I've played. You always come across a sad part. Makes me want to cry :'|
I don't play this much because I'm not in the mood for sadness a lot.
Ugh, can't say much, just listen!

- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on August 14, 2002

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