ReMix: Mega Man 2 'Wily's Mosh Pit'
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- Game: Mega Man 2 (Capcom, 1988, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Steve Pordon
- Composer(s): Manami Matsumae, Takashi Tateishi
- Song(s): 'Dr. Wily Stage 1', 'Title'
- Posted: 2002-05-01, evaluated by djpretzel
Steve's on a roll - his last ReMix hit the nail on the head, and this one drives it in all the way. High energy, thrashing metal coverage of Mega Man 2 that's suitable for head-banging, moshing, or any number of stress-relieving outlets you may or may not partake in. Rapid-fire bass starts us off and sticks around for the ride, as rapid-fire drums break out and dueling electric leads cover the melody, trading off licks on opposing sides of the stereo spectrum. You can tell Steve wasn't toning this shit down for nobody when he made it, which is most definitely a good thing. Love the hard offs towards the end (i.e. 2'36") and just the overall sense of verve and forward push. In addition, these specific MM2 themes lent themself really well to this style of arrangement. The trade-offs are definitely what do it though, as they play back and forth very nicely and make the mix both powerful and interesting. Recommended.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Ok, right off the bat, we hear the very midi sounding bass that
Steve has been using a lot in past mixes. Not a huge fan of it,
since the track is a rock mix. However, the track kicks in and we
hear a lot going on. Arrangement wise, this is definitely the most
complex mix we've heard from Steve so far, but the mixing of it
kinda makes it hard to hear what all is going on. The power chords
are buried so far down in there and have such little tone that they
never really drive the song they way they're supposed to. The
performance is a bit dodgy here and there, but I'll chalk that up
to this being a really fast tempo'd piece. However, all that being
said, Steve has stepped way out of his comfort zone with this mix
and, for the most part, left all the GM stuff behind him, and for
that, I give a resounding Huzzahh! Definitely keep at it!
- tweek on August 24, 2010
- tweek on August 24, 2010
l enjoyed the song it was great but l would have liked it to go a
bit longer.
- metalsnakejuice on April 7, 2009
- metalsnakejuice on April 7, 2009
I'm not sure the wisdom in exposing that super midi bass sample
right out of the gate. Once the guitars came it it was a lot better
sounding, and it blended better. Drums are a little weak, but the
high octane tempo and the enthusiasm keep it going strong. Overall
the production hasn't aged well on this one, but the solo is
outstanding, and the transition afterward is really cool and well
done.
Not jaw-dropping, but very solid and rocking to boot.
- OA on April 6, 2009
Not jaw-dropping, but very solid and rocking to boot.
- OA on April 6, 2009
Great job, I really like this one. Only part I can't agree with is
the guitar part feels a bit repetitive in the middle, maybe could
have had different pedals/more freedom with the melody sooner.
- Opterion on January 12, 2009
- Opterion on January 12, 2009
I didn't like this mix. The bass booms right through and smothers
the guitars, which are not defined wide enough. And the bassline is
repetitive and throws the harmony off at one point (didn't check
which exactly). I lost interest and didn't make it to the solo that
people talk about. Or maybe I didn't hear it, I can't up the volume
without disturbing my neighbors because there's too much bass. As
far as I could hear, the guitars were replicating the original
notes, minus the expressivity. The lead guitar sound is flat and
the performance lacks harmonics, tremolo and/or vibrato. Sorry. :(
- 8-Bit Metal on July 28, 2008
- 8-Bit Metal on July 28, 2008
Even if I´m very disturbed of the ridiculously many Wily remixes,
it´s still good that there are some that tries it in other
directions. Steve is one of them.
Begins actually very calm, since the basssynth is the only thing playing, but then the electric guitar kicks in. The madness has begun.
As for a typhical rock remix, this one was a very decent one. It had its precious guitarplay along with it´s drumtrack and bass, and in some places it sounded great together, but at some point the bass didn´t fit, and it didn´t change much either, even when the melody changed it was mostly the same, no pauses or something to variate this mix.
But within every darkness there´s a light, and in this case it was the guitarsolo that began at 1:57, that one was awesome.
Rock on Pordon, you obviously already know how.
- Bummerdude on November 24, 2005
Begins actually very calm, since the basssynth is the only thing playing, but then the electric guitar kicks in. The madness has begun.
As for a typhical rock remix, this one was a very decent one. It had its precious guitarplay along with it´s drumtrack and bass, and in some places it sounded great together, but at some point the bass didn´t fit, and it didn´t change much either, even when the melody changed it was mostly the same, no pauses or something to variate this mix.
But within every darkness there´s a light, and in this case it was the guitarsolo that began at 1:57, that one was awesome.
Rock on Pordon, you obviously already know how.
- Bummerdude on November 24, 2005
The first ten seconds of this remix sounds like a rendition of the
fast paced beat in Gang Plank Galleon from Donkey Kong Country,
which begins at the 30 second mark of the original soundtrack.
- Dionyseus on October 21, 2005
- Dionyseus on October 21, 2005
This sounds bloody awesome....though, I swear, I can hear something
almost StreetFighterish in there somewhere....almost Ken's Theme.
Of course, that just makes it sound even better!
- BlueMage on January 22, 2005
- BlueMage on January 22, 2005
Great mix!!!! There are several mixes of this song, but this one
has to be my favorite!
As fast and as hard as this rocks, I still find myself upping the playspeed to 200 bpm, though. A (kinda) small difference, but to me it makes all the difference. I swear, I'm gonna give myself a seziure/heart attack they way I listen to this stuff. :D
Keep up the good work! :wink:
- sendai45 on November 28, 2004
As fast and as hard as this rocks, I still find myself upping the playspeed to 200 bpm, though. A (kinda) small difference, but to me it makes all the difference. I swear, I'm gonna give myself a seziure/heart attack they way I listen to this stuff. :D
Keep up the good work! :wink:
- sendai45 on November 28, 2004
Very nice song, I like the speed of it and how it still comes off
as cool.
The best Wily mix in my opinion (of that stage).
- Brim on August 4, 2004
The best Wily mix in my opinion (of that stage).
- Brim on August 4, 2004
THE OWNAGE!!!!!!!!!
i'm not a music analyser (I can't recognize anything but I know a good song when I hear one)
8)
i'll be listening to this all night :sleepdepriv:
- Jabberbox on July 25, 2004
i'm not a music analyser (I can't recognize anything but I know a good song when I hear one)
8)
i'll be listening to this all night :sleepdepriv:
- Jabberbox on July 25, 2004
This mix is: unbelievable. It should have been the original, it's
that good. The electric guitar, bass, tempo, everything is awesome,
and I find myself listening to it over and over. Great Job, hope
you do more!
- Macotti on April 20, 2004
- Macotti on April 20, 2004
I reaaly like this! I don't know exactly what the people were
expecting of that mix, but it rocks nonetheless.
- Axe Canabrava on February 19, 2004
- Axe Canabrava on February 19, 2004
trashmanal wrote: I now only wish I could hear it done this way played by a full band rather than synthed...
I'll see if my drummer is up for it. Maybe an update is in order...
-steve
- Legion303 on October 25, 2003
If I had any talent... this is exactly what I would have done! It's
like damn, this guy read my mind and did exactly what I wanted! I
always imagined these two songs played together with a heavy metal
style.
I loved Project X's remix of the title track... and I thought their Wily's castle remix was good and an interesting translation, but it wasn't what I had hoped... this one, however delivers... nice going, Steve Pordon!
I now only wish I could hear it done this way played by a full band rather than synthed...
- trashmanal on October 24, 2003
I loved Project X's remix of the title track... and I thought their Wily's castle remix was good and an interesting translation, but it wasn't what I had hoped... this one, however delivers... nice going, Steve Pordon!
I now only wish I could hear it done this way played by a full band rather than synthed...
- trashmanal on October 24, 2003
