ReMix: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 'Memories of Saria'
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- Game: The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time (Nintendo, 1998, N64)
- ReMixer(s): Aetherius
- Composer(s): Koji Kondo
- Song(s): 'Lost Woods'
- Posted: 2002-03-03, evaluated by djpretzel
StarChild reworked this a bit and I'd say it's improved. Though we've had a few Zelda 64 mixes on this site, the Gerudo theme has gotten all the love, so this mix is welcome and addresses that problem nicely. Starting with a simple shaker sound that cleverly changes emphasis when the jolly underlying chords intro, the mix then gains a bass and a strong delayed chirpy lead synthline. The theme itself is a rather simple major-key diddy, but the bridges are capitalized on by the bass dropping out and some interesting drum breaks (heavy on kick-only rolls, which you don't hear too much). There's an especially good drum seg around 2:40 where you can really hear the phasing on the bass drum. Ending is a little weak, as it fades out on the same rolling kick pattern, and it could have used a different lead sound for certain segments and perhaps a better string sound, but the chorus is strong and well-realized.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the I went back and forth on this one awhile. On one hand, I'm a big
fan of the Lost Woods theme, and this is the only pure of mix of it
on the site (not that I mind mixing Lost Woods and Windmill Hut; I
think they work great together), but on the other, the sound is
kind of screeching and distracts from the music itself. In the end,
I decided to pass on this, but had the lead instrument been a
different sample, I probably would have kept it, since the
arrangement itself isn't all that bad.
- Locke on December 7, 2011
- Locke on December 7, 2011
Mixing is all over the place on this one. It's pretty indistinct
sounding, and the levels of all the instruments are not quite
gelling. Way too much reverb on just about everything, and there
seem to be random intonation issues, like some samples weren't
tuned.
Sorry dude, not a fan. :-(
- OA on March 26, 2009
Sorry dude, not a fan. :-(
- OA on March 26, 2009
Wow !
It's thanks to this song that I know OCRemix ! :-D
I searched Lost Woods in google, 2 or 3 years ago, and I found out there was a website that post Remix of video game soundtracks ;-). I listened to the song, Memories of Saria, and I thought it was Impressive !:-D
So, Aetherius, this is an awesome remix !!!:wink:
- Brome on November 8, 2008
It's thanks to this song that I know OCRemix ! :-D
I searched Lost Woods in google, 2 or 3 years ago, and I found out there was a website that post Remix of video game soundtracks ;-). I listened to the song, Memories of Saria, and I thought it was Impressive !:-D
So, Aetherius, this is an awesome remix !!!:wink:
- Brome on November 8, 2008
I havn't said it before, but
I really like this song.
It's fun to listen to.
- PatrickWagstaff on January 11, 2006
I really like this song.
It's fun to listen to.
- PatrickWagstaff on January 11, 2006
Well, I say this song already has enough oomph, it's just that
something is overpowering the main saria tune. I can't put my
finger on what, maybe it's many little things. Anyways, this is a
good song overall, it's in my playlist for good.
- RPharazon on February 23, 2005
- RPharazon on February 23, 2005
Hmmm I dont know...I find this one to be VERY exact with a midi
file on VG Music.The mix is good but I don't like it when they are
exactly as a Pure mp3 version of the midi file...
///B0unc3
- B0unC3 on May 27, 2004
///B0unc3
- B0unC3 on May 27, 2004
brink-of-time wrote: this is the first song i ever downloaded from ocremix, way back about a week after it got posted.
this was my favorite song for a while. but now it isn't.
there is so much dj starchild could have done.
Bd is too soft and quiet. needs more oomph . the 2nd melody seems to overpower everthing else, it just pissed me off.
Well...for a second remix, it's pretty well the best I could do. And, it being two years later...I wouldn't even make anything similar to this remix....indeed, I haven't remixed since my Brink of time remix got rejected...*sighs* good times.
Anyways, a favourite song? Are you out of your bloody mind?
I'm quite surprised by the number of people who actually gave this good reviews...and were able to type....
- Aetherius on March 28, 2004
This track is just...strange. I had to listen to it a few times to
decide if I liked it or not. It's okay, and an interesting version
of the Saria's Song, but it's not one of my favorites. However, I
do think it is worth downloading:-)
- ladykaiyu on November 13, 2003
- ladykaiyu on November 13, 2003
this is the first song i ever downloaded from ocremix, way back
about a week after it got posted.
this was my favorite song for a while. but now it isn't.
there is so much dj starchild could have done.
Bd is too soft and quiet. needs more oomph . the 2nd melody seems to overpower everthing else, it just pissed me off.
this is a average track.
- brink-of-time on November 1, 2003
this was my favorite song for a while. but now it isn't.
there is so much dj starchild could have done.
Bd is too soft and quiet. needs more oomph . the 2nd melody seems to overpower everthing else, it just pissed me off.
this is a average track.
- brink-of-time on November 1, 2003
The opening notes sound like a carnival and pierce through your
brain. I'm sorry, but this one just doesn't do Zelda any justice.
No hard feelings.
:)
- slavakion on October 21, 2003
:)
- slavakion on October 21, 2003
I like the techno feel to this song. I don't think this song is
generic, because it still has its happy little tune intact. Now, is
happy generic?
85%
An average-length track that is enjoyable, and for being just a tad repetitive, it really does fly by.
- Corporal Eschebone on July 15, 2003
85%
An average-length track that is enjoyable, and for being just a tad repetitive, it really does fly by.
- Corporal Eschebone on July 15, 2003
Hey, I've heard this song (well, not quite THIS song) on
VGmusic.com!!! Even so, it's still a great music, but not one I'd
want to listen to repeatedly. More like a special occassion thing.
Happy dance moments aside, it is a worthy remix, just not a great
one.
- Ferret on April 26, 2003
- Ferret on April 26, 2003
i liked this song, i personally see no problem with it, it is
happy!!! :D
- vgmusiclover on March 12, 2003
- vgmusiclover on March 12, 2003
This is a marginally generic remix that I would only recommend
since Saria's Song remixes aren'te extremely prevalent. The song
does have some enjoyable aspects to it and manages to avoid getting
repetitve despite being such a short loop. 4/8
- PassivePretentiousness on February 24, 2003
- PassivePretentiousness on February 24, 2003
