ReMix: Super Mario Kart 'Trippin' On Rainbows'

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Super Mario Kart

Huh. This is probably the least accessible of Mazedude's ReMixes. Though it's of a popular game - actually our first ReMix of Super Mario Kart - the genre is hard to pinpoint. Avant-garde hip-hop smooth jazz? Actually, it reminds me a lot of some of the stuff from the soundtrack to Beyond the Mind's Eye by Jan Hammer, primarily due to the usage of sax and muted-trumpet. I'm not often fond of muted trumpet, which can often just sound too darn nasal, but Miles Davis certainly pulls it off, and it works well here, along with some hybrid hip-hop and jazz drums, vibes, strings, and a really free-flow arrangement that must have taken quite awhile for Chris just to plan out. From the interesting electronic wasteland textures of the intro, to the jazzier mix that takes over from there, it really doesn't sound like anything else on the site, which is great. And it reminded me of both the Beyond the Mind's Eye and Gate to the Mind's Eye soundtracks (latter by Thomas Dolby) that I had a lot fun listening to back in the 90's. Recommended overall, highly recommended to those who are looking for something different and like jazz.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This is one of my favorite Mazedude mixes. I love how it starts out pretty dark and freaky, with things kind of all over the place and out of tune and then they just kinda of falls into place gradually. By the time you get to the second part of the melody, things have turned pretty upbeat (thankfully still keeping their super weirdness intact) and somehow he manages to use some of the most ultra-cheesy sax riffs I've ever heard and make them work. It's kind of uplifting in a strange way. Also I love those continuous wobbly percussive sounds, makes it sound like you're constantly bouncing off something rubbery.
Great stuff. We could use more Mario Kart remixes.

- Liz on November 20, 2009
This actually reminds me of the swanky musical direction that the next few Mario Kart games would go down, with their jazzy turnpike levels. Those were awesome.
I must admit, I remember reacting strongly against this mix after my first listening, but I also distinctly remember hearing it play in the background some time later and just falling in love with the sax. The sax was the hook I needed to further access the experimental, and often pretty scattershot noisescape that is thrown into this mix. After a few listens, there is so much to admire and enjoy here.
I would definately not call this smooth, nor would I say it is abstract, although some parts are more abstract than others. It's very Mazedude, and it is very worth the time spent growing accustomed to it. It may take longer than some more accessible songs, but the payoff is just as sweet.

- Marmiduke on June 9, 2009
Yeah, this one needs to grow on you. The intro is way too experimental (read: random) for my tastes. It effectively builds up the piece though, but I think a bit of editing could benefit it as a whole. It just goes on for too long.
Once the theme itself comes in, it's a bit more grounded and it works pretty well.
The sax samples are excellently processed, and really sound like they are floating out into the night. The percussion was aite, and the vibes and strings do a good job of filling out the foundation made by the piano.
Very esoteric but it shines in a few spots, like a rainbow in the sky. -_-

- OA on June 12, 2008
I love this one. It is what it says. It is trippy. I enjoy it immensely.

- Jasoco on March 3, 2008
Let me get it out of my system. It stank. :tomatoface:
Seriously. The only one of Mazedude's songs that stank.

- Doomguy on March 1, 2008
I was downloading some remixes I've lost in hard drive crashes and stuff and rembered this remix. It's one of my all time favorites and while I must agree that this isn't the most accessible remix from mazedude, I got right into it from the first listen, and I have no Idea why I haven't recommended this yet :P . So, RECOMMENDED. The dynamics are always fun and they will catch you off-guard in the first listen, but I bet they will leave you with a smile.

- Sir_NutS on March 9, 2006
About a year ago I downloaded all of ocremix at that time, and chucked it into my iTunes playlisting. When I first saw that someone had decided to remix Rainbow Road (which I should point is probably my favourite non-remixed game tune, so I might be bias), I decided I'd take a listen, and at first was very unimpressed.
However this tune has grow on me over time, and I feel stands head-and-shoulders above anything else (not being insulting to the other remixes). It dares to combine a number of styles, and do things which are unexpected and unusual. Truely a great remix of a great song :)

- Azumanga on July 15, 2005
Very sweet song! The beginning is very surprising, the rest is well-combined. I especially like the sax parts, well done!

- Yhoko on May 30, 2005
Wow. Just wow. The title really reflects how the song is. Its really really trippy. The range of sounds and instruments is great. This song is a stoners dream. Beats and sounds coming from every which way, its amazing. Im a big fan of Mazedudes work (Sagatsmoonbike fucking rules) and this mix does not dissapoint!

- Pip is uh..... on March 10, 2005
things seem sloppy and delayed at first but when the rhythm comes in then i got blown away!
this song is so interesting and great, I can't stop listening to it

- jordex on December 30, 2004
Another creative and unique remix by Mazedude. Despite the intro's weirdness, I like it. Mysterious and atonal yet very interesting. I love when things pick up and the sax and muted trumpet play back and forth. Nice work encorperating so many things into this mix.
Blue

- BlueEnvy on July 7, 2004
Excellent and very creative, once you "access" it. Sounds ethereal.One of my favorite.

- HumpteeFree on March 5, 2004
When I first got a hold of this mix, I shoved it under a rock for a while, having been wholly unnerved by it. But now, returning to it with a more mature taste in music, find it definitely worth listing to a few times. The mix of so many styles along with the frequent unexpected rhythms creates a downright ticklish effect.
For those of you who didn't care for this mix at first, I would recommend giving this worthy mix the chance to grow on you.

- Legolas on July 3, 2003
. . . very interesting stuff. The jazzy vibe blended very well to the rainbow road music, and the unexpected beats juiced up this remix even further. Its definitely worth the download.

- Firestorm on July 21, 2002
It's amazing how so many musical ideas can be put together in a single song so seamlessly. If you like remix for the funky variety of songs, prepare for a treat!

- Nate on June 28, 2002

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