ReMix: Final Fantasy VI 'Cid in the Factory'
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- Game: Final Fantasy VI (Square, 1994, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): Gaffeizil
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): 'Devil's Lab'
- Posted: 2002-07-25, evaluated by the judges
update: originally credited incorrectly to CotMM, this is actually by Gaffeizil, with vocals by Ian.
There was recently a post on our forums regarding the frequency / deluge of Final Fantasy ReMixes, particularly from FF6. While I can't argue that certain games, and esp. certain themes from certain games do tend to get covered and covered . . . and covered, I don't think this is a horrible thing. Personally, I do like variety, and with each mix that I do myself I try to switch game/system/composer/genre. But that doesn't mean I'm not capable of making four or five Squaresoft techno mixes in a row, and ones that I'd feel half good about as well. It's just my choice. To rob individuals contributing this free music of their choice of themes seems almost criminal - if you're only inspired to mix Mega Man, so be it. Now, if you kept mixing the same specific track over and over again, there might be some issues, but I suppose my point is that there's a lot out there, but it's still a matter of whether the artist feels compelled to cover a piece. Again, I personally feel willed to mix from many different games, in different styles, but that's just me.
Anyway, it's not fair to newcomer Gaffeizil to use this space as a soapbox, but because his mix (with vocals by Ian) is also from FF6, I thought it warranted comment. This is a very narrative arrangement of the Devil's Lab theme that McVaffe and others have covered, but it's got quite a different spin on it. Specifically, it's basically an industrial smorgasbord of chugs, whirls, plunks, ploinks, and other metallic, gizmatic onomatopoeia of your choice. Though most of the piece is in a hammering industrial vein, there are sections that include ornate polyrhythmic percussion (see 1'00" - great work there), sleazy brass (2'10"), and an interesting wind-down ending. This is a rich piece with more than a few highlight sections and it elicits images of a factory quite effectively & appropriately. Cool.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Now that the important part is taken care of, I want to know: is it just me, or does Cid's voice sound somewhat like Homer Simpson? :razz:
Permit me to digress :idea: (sometimes, I get lucky and my digressions are worthwhile! 8O): For me, that adds just enough familiarity of something I know and love, without the theme of Homer Simpson dominating (the whole Remix is heavily "industrial" (?)...of course, Homer Simpson is anything *but* industrious).
- bjnartowt on July 24, 2009
I certainly felt cramped into a crazy factory. :-)
- OA on June 1, 2009
- ChaosisDelightful on June 17, 2008
Gaffeizil;2772 wrote: Why, thank you for the praise everyone. :) My firstest remix ever, all posted and stuff! *wipes away a tear*
Excuse me... getting a little mushy... mmp... *runs off*
... and never came back again. It's been almost 5 years and he still hasn't returned to provide more of his unique talent to the likes of OC Remix. A damn shame, to say the least, this is one of my favorite songs here.
Well, to my review, first one evar :P I do have to say, I love the industrial feel to the song. The grinder sound at the beginning and the electronic greeting "Hello, Cid" is pretty neat, and is what first interested me in this song. Then, the breakdown at around 0:36 where Cid does his first massive sigh was really, quite humorous and actually fit in quite well. Then, at around 1:02.5 it picks up into a growing number of sounds in the myriad that leads up to 1:22 where the sound goes into deep bass grunts reminiscent of the "Devil's Lab", and then back up in 1:31 for the up-tempo "chorus".
As 1:51 hits, it goes into the vocals "Kefka, Trumpet; General Leo, Drums", and the (GREAT) trumpet and drum mix, along with that synthesizer. Then, at 2:55 it starts bleeding back into the "Chorus" of the song, and up into more sounds added to the myriad, then back down to 3:41 into the breakdown again, and Cid's sigh.
Now, while that doesn't sound great in text, it actually works pretty good in the music Gaffeizil made here, it's a shame he isn't here to make any more music.
~TheDarkDragoon
(P.S. Hi everyone, first post For The Win, Fo Sho :P)
- TheDarkDragoon on March 18, 2007
3:00 to the end is also awesome.
Good work Gaffeizil, guy who isn't CotMM.
- ph0sphorousgobu on December 25, 2006
- Soapy on June 30, 2006
Lats night, insomnia kicked in, I found a CD hiding in my blank CD spindal. Tossed it in, and this was the first song. I fell asleep listening to it over and over. I LOVE this song from the vocals to the heavy machine.
The drums didn't impress me too much, but knowing what was after them always keeps my ears glued to the headphones. Overall, amazing piece. One of my top 10 favorites.
-Kitty
- kittyanya on April 22, 2006
But this mix actually has its bright moments, like that jazz part at 2:09, sweeeet.
- Bummerdude on October 7, 2005
My flavour of weirdness, very free from the original but definitely in the same mood. Doesn't lose it's momentum. Very fun. I love the grittier industrial parts... everyone loves something with a good chug-a-lug feel to it.
8.5/10
- Less Ashamed Of Self on April 1, 2005
Alrighty, I heard the beginning of this and all...and I instantly liked it. I just think it's creative how you set it all up, "malfunctioning" machines and Cid's frustration, and finally the main song, it was all nice in my opinion, I practically started headbanging. o.O;;
- Stalwart Jester on February 23, 2005
- Yaridovich7 on October 31, 2004
Quite original...
I think I like it... Portrays the frustrating atmosphere of Cid in the Factory so well (especially the ending)... gotta love it!
Did anyone else notice that this mix loops almost perfectly, what with the dying of the factory at the end, and its revival at the beginning? Neat stuff!
- Angelus Laminarum on October 19, 2004
Keeshi wrote: Personaly this is my favorite remix on the site...... :oops:
Seconded. I constanty come back to this one. And Cid is my favorite FF character, so it all works out. ^_^
- Nine Ten Doh on October 5, 2004
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