ReMix: Zelda II: The Adventure of Link 'TempleTrippin''

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Zelda II: The Adventure of Link

Yet another in a chain of recent first-time submission postings, this 'ere is a Zelda 2 ReMix from LaRux, who unassumingly writes in: "Although not horribly original, I believe it’s different enough to be considered a remix and I didn’t want to get too crazy just yet, just testing the water….. " I'd say it's a pretty good test. Doesn't go wild, as he mentions, but does feature a nice solid TR-808 beat that essentially makes the track, though the constituent elements - sub bass & synth strings - are clean and easy on the ear. Though sometimes I find it distracting, the cross-panning used on the strings works really well in this more minimalist setting. Short, not pretentious, and most importantly FUN.

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Discussion: Latest 11 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This sounds incredibly coverish. And at 1:36, there's not really much of an expectation of anything else, which is validated when one listens to the whole thing. I'm surprised this passed the lockdowns to be honest.

- Bahamut on September 13, 2009
This mix is really bare-bones. It's a very simple and stylistic remake of the original track.
It's a fun piece that I really enjoy listening to.

- Lint on January 4, 2009
This is about as simplistic and minimalistic as it gets. It's more or less a sound upgrade too. I like it, but I think it would sound better with some stronger bass and kick.

- Dafydd on December 23, 2008
I couldn't help but chuckle a little when this remix came up on Ormgas. It's pretty much just strings and drums!
Ah well, I guess it was at least something before all these other awesome Temple arrangements came out.

- Dhsu on October 28, 2008
Definately very coverish, kind of surprising that it's here at all. I still enjoyed listening to it, but aside from the drums I couldn't hear anything original. Sounds are aged, especially the snare sample. Not my favorite, but not the worst thing I've heard either.

- DragonAvenger on August 29, 2008
Nowadays, this wouldn't have passed, for a number of reasons. Too much of a cover+drums, arrangement-wise hasn't left the NES era. Would be interesting to see what the remixer would do today, tho, as this seems like a first attempt, a MIDI copy with drums, and that was ages ago.

- Rozovian on December 6, 2007
This is not worth the download. This theme has been covered by other artists, and they have done a better job with it. There is nothing eyebrow raising about the arrangement and the sound is pretty spot on a soundfonted original.
It seems like the song wants to go just a bit faster than it was programmed.

- Chickenwarlord on December 29, 2006
Plays it really safe and comes across as mostly a sound upgrade. It's a good song, but I would have wished that more had been done besides add the drums. I like the bass drum sound, but am not terribly fond of the snare.

- OA on December 29, 2006
This mix is good for the fans of the original sound track. It's more of an updating of the original score from the chiptune to something with a little more meat to it.
It's good, but not great. 3/5

- Blue_Drac on August 16, 2005
This was a nice little jam, but nothing to write home about. Simplicity is a good thing sometimes, and it worked wonders for this song. The already-complex palace theme would really hurt if tampered with too much, so LaRux keeps on the safe side by sticking to the original, yet thumping out some nice trip-hop beats. If you like the original, and you like a good bass drum rhythm, check this out. If you're looking for a big, complicated remix, look elsewhere. If you're in the mood to bob your head to a nice little beat, this is recommended.

- Straziante on November 30, 2002
Zelda 2 'Temple Trippin''
Well, I guess this isn't a bad mix, but it really doesn't stand out - nothing to incredible or even memorable about it. It's short thoughm which in this case is good - I think this remix would have been much worse if it had been drug out. But overall, unless you're desperate for Zelda 2 Temple mixes, I would move on to a different song.

- orkybash on May 22, 2002

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