ReMix: Terranigma 'Crysta Dreams'
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- Game: Terranigma (Enix, 1996, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): DarkCecil13
- Composer(s): Masanori Hikichi, Miyoko Takaoka
- Song(s): 'A Place to Return To'
- Posted: 2002-05-13, evaluated by the judges
Beginning with some ambient sounds and what sounds like a variety of birds chirping (?), DarkCecil13 gives OCR it's first Terranigma coverage with an instrumental mix that moves along very delicately and openly, with a full string section, high wind instrument of some kind, and bells, all against a moving pizzicato string part, with some very nice percussion riffs that move across the stereo field and add a great sense of space to the mix. Judges liked this mix overall, but some felt it lacked forward direction. For my money, I specifically enjoyed the very deliberate, almost transcendental pace and thought the effects and mixing were handled well. An improvement for DC13 and a quirky, short, and unique contribution.
Discussion: Latest 13 comments/reviews; view the To be honest it really does sound similar to the original just
dubbed down with lower grade instruments or something.I was really
hoping for something different or even more special as this is the
main song u do hear in the game from where the main character comes
from. Maybe the source wasnt a good copy to hear or something? Dang
it :tomatoface:
- Blazikenblade on August 19, 2010
- Blazikenblade on August 19, 2010
A rare Terranigma mix!
However, it's kind of like a midi rip with the instruments replaced :-( .
- Bahamut on October 11, 2009
However, it's kind of like a midi rip with the instruments replaced :-( .
- Bahamut on October 11, 2009
Don't know the source, so I can't comment on that, but overall this
is a pretty melody. I like the pizz strings in the background. It
immediately gives a warm. homey feeling. I don't think the flute is
as bad as OA says, but it certainly is piercing. I never liked high
flutes, and that doesn't help.
The mix is so sudden on the ending! That makes me sad. Aside from those two quibbles, I like this.
- DragonAvenger on December 10, 2008
The mix is so sudden on the ending! That makes me sad. Aside from those two quibbles, I like this.
- DragonAvenger on December 10, 2008
This was a pleasant surprise. I just wish everything didn't drop
out at the end as others have mentioned. The ambience sounds are
awesome and do a great job complimenting the instrumentation. The
flute was a little piercing but it didn't kill the song for me. The
ethnic percussion was a nice touch. A good classic OCR song DC13.
- avaris on May 10, 2007
- avaris on May 10, 2007
I know :(
It's like having a lot of spicy chicken wings that are delicious. Once you have a certain amount, you want to eat more, but your body just can't handle it. It would literally explode into meaty chunks.
That is like this mix. I want to listen to it more, but if I do, I will explode (literally) into meaty chunks. :cry:
- OA on December 26, 2006
It's like having a lot of spicy chicken wings that are delicious. Once you have a certain amount, you want to eat more, but your body just can't handle it. It would literally explode into meaty chunks.
That is like this mix. I want to listen to it more, but if I do, I will explode (literally) into meaty chunks. :cry:
- OA on December 26, 2006
OA wrote: One of my favorite tracks from the game.
The mix is really nice, but the flute is killing me. :( It's way too piercing.
The ambience is great, and the song has a fantastic mood, despite being short. I'd love this song forever if it didn't physically pain me to listen to. :(
Hahaha, that's kind of contradictory :) :) :) :)
- DarkCecil13 on December 26, 2006
One of my favorite tracks from the game.
The mix is really nice, but the flute is killing me. :( It's way too piercing.
The ambience is great, and the song has a fantastic mood, despite being short. I'd love this song forever if it didn't physically pain me to listen to. :(
- OA on December 26, 2006
The mix is really nice, but the flute is killing me. :( It's way too piercing.
The ambience is great, and the song has a fantastic mood, despite being short. I'd love this song forever if it didn't physically pain me to listen to. :(
- OA on December 26, 2006
A very good take on the original. Short, but the original wasn't
very long, so it's understandable. All in all, I like the song. If
you haven't played this game, I'd recommend the game, also.
- jessthemullet on September 2, 2004
- jessthemullet on September 2, 2004
Just way too short.
Very elegant and smooth though. I enjoyed the little bit there was.
Good work.
- Flare4War on August 22, 2004
Very elegant and smooth though. I enjoyed the little bit there was.
Good work.
- Flare4War on August 22, 2004
I loved it. This is one of my favorites to listen to. I like the
idea of keeping it close to the original. If you stray too far, it
loses it's charm and isn't as recognizable. I think sometimes we
get too caught up in who can make the coolest sounding mix of song.
Personally, I just want to hear versions of video game music that
don't stray too far from the original. I like ot hear what it would
sound like if a live band or an orchestra did it.
- YtseJam04 on July 12, 2003
- YtseJam04 on July 12, 2003
I liked the original a lot. The remix is good, but I think it's a
bit too short. The added sound "nature" sound effects were a nice
touch. Good strings.
- DarkWolf on July 11, 2003
- DarkWolf on July 11, 2003
Ahhh, yes, Crysta Dreams. I used to have a link here to the
original .IT but I have since lost it :(
- DarkCecil13 on June 9, 2002
- DarkCecil13 on June 9, 2002
Terranigma 'Crysta Dreams'
Dang... i was really hoping for something a bit more special for our first Terranigma mix. DC13 builds up some nice ambiance in the intro, but drops it. There's some nice sounds here, but it doesn't really stray very far from the original. DJP said in his review, "some very nice percussion riffs that move across the stereo field and add a great sense of space to the mix." Well, sorry to break it to ya DJP, but those were right out of the original too. So overall, I would say get it if you're not familiar with the original or desperate for Terranigma stuff (then again, who isn't? :D ) Otherwise, pass this one up.
- orkybash on June 3, 2002
Dang... i was really hoping for something a bit more special for our first Terranigma mix. DC13 builds up some nice ambiance in the intro, but drops it. There's some nice sounds here, but it doesn't really stray very far from the original. DJP said in his review, "some very nice percussion riffs that move across the stereo field and add a great sense of space to the mix." Well, sorry to break it to ya DJP, but those were right out of the original too. So overall, I would say get it if you're not familiar with the original or desperate for Terranigma stuff (then again, who isn't? :D ) Otherwise, pass this one up.
- orkybash on June 3, 2002
