ReMix: Dragon Warrior 'Hail to the Throne'

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Dragon Warrior

Classy techno from Unknown - a little late on this Dragon Warrior mix, but better late than never. Some great analogue synths compliment the classical riffage of Sugiyama's original work, carried by Edward Scissorhands-esque chimes. Filtered, distorted 303 straight outta your favorite Propellerheads' app are the synth weapon of choice, with drums being of the 808 variety, including some interesting hi-hat work. The decision on the part of the ReMixer to start and stop the drums and the full arrangement for several breaks or "solos" of sorts makes things interesting, sound quality is good overall, and stereo imaging is clearly paid attention to. Bass stays on held notes and doesn't move around much, which greatly affects the characterization of the piece - were this a boppin' hoppin' octave bassline, the interpretation would feel much more like canned techno. It does mean the end result is not exactly danceable, but it also means a more interesting piece of music by my measure. Quality stuff from Unknown - nice feel to it, some unique decisions made, and a strong mix. Recommended.

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Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Sounds and textures felt pretty basic on this song, both beginning orchestra-ish section and the following electronic section. Can't say I was a big fan of the square(?) bass that came in around 1:00. Feels kind've like a direct conversion from a more classical song to techno instruments. Some parts of it work, like the layering of pads/strings with the arp synth, but some others don't (as mentioned above). I think this would appeal to a lot of listeners, especially those into the electronic song from the olden ocr days. It's just not so much my thing.

- Nutritious on July 4, 2009
There are a lot of cool parts to this mix, but I feel the various components just didn't gel. I thinnk the issue for me is the wimpy kick and strange bass. The constantly repeating synth arpeggio riff that is taken from the first part of the main theme isn't helping matters much; I think i'd have kept those sections out. It just grates.
Not everything is bad though; There is a lot to like in this mix. There are some nice atmosphereic sections, and for some reason I am really liking the super dry and precise hihat. The ending is also really nice, If I had remixed this track, i'd have done something similar with the notes, but the ritardando was a unexpected bonus.
It seems to me like the intent was a more cerebral elecronic track rather than something that's fully dancable, and I like the idea, but the execution isn't quite there; I think an additional texture would have really helped, and a stronger kick and snare to really differentiate the sections.

- OA on July 11, 2007
didn't feel too comfortable with the bass sound, it's kind of disturbing to listen to. Other than that it's very well done, but i also think the theme kinda sucks.

- Alianger on August 7, 2005
orchestrated would've been the way to go with this... or dance... or industrial... or something... i just dont think synthesized was the way to take this... plus the theme sux so there ya go... and don't forget that our friend CREATIVITY is missing... wh00ps

- LibertyCabbage on October 25, 2003
The intro is very good! But the rest disappointed a little bit. If you hear the intro you think it is a serious techno/trance remix but later it hears... cute. :?
6/10 (1=worst; 10=best)

- Hamu-Sumo on September 10, 2002
This is a good remix for a tune that was long over due for one. I dont think this remix is the greatest, I would have appreciated some new influence to the track rather than re-arrangement. At 00:30, I thought it was going to go into a whole new vibe, but i was dissapointed at 00:50, and since then there wasnt much variety. Production wise, it sounds great. But its still just a little simple.
Its a good remix, for a tune that deserves it, and it sounds crisp and nice. good job.

- neostormx on September 5, 2002
Is it just me, or does the main synth pattern sound eerily like the intro to Stratovarius' "Black Diamond"? Download the song if you can't exactly pick it out.

- Darksight on September 3, 2002
I liked the intro and into the synths. I would've never thought of this interpretation for the castle music. My gripe is the bass, it just doesn't fit with the rest of it, and with weird delayed notes that just didn't sound right. And perhaps the main part could've not been repeated so much, with more of the second part. But otherwise it's a decent tune.

- Ryan8bit on September 2, 2002
Congrats Unknown, I know youve been wanting this for a long time.

- krispy on September 2, 2002
A solid arrangement overall, great intro, good samples. From the excellent introduction, I was expecting a fun happy hardcore piece. However, something quite different came instead. A much more relaxed style of techno came instead. The good qualities were there, but parts of the song seemed a bit too repetitive. The piece was nothing like the high energy, fun, dancy tune I was expecting, but it was still enjoyable to listen to. Recommended for fans of downbeat electronica/techno.
7.8/10

- Ghetto Lee Lewis on September 2, 2002
I can't get enough of that intro. One of the best there is at OCR!
Yet repetetive, it's great. Sometimes it sounds kind of...
Cute.
I love that intro!
//Solarus

- Solarus on September 2, 2002
Dragon Warrior 'Hail to the Throne'
This is a solid, if a tad repetetive, tune. But unfortunately, for some reason I wasn't able to get as into it as I'm sure most people will. I'm starting to think that there's some games (Dragon Warrior being one of theme) whose music you can't really get into without having it drilled into your head by playing the game. Regardless, this really is a good remix, and if you played the game I'm sure you'd really enjoy it.

- orkybash on September 2, 2002

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