ReMix: Final Fantasy VI 'Phantom Midnight'

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Final Fantasy VI

Matt Pollard, alias mp, goes solo piano on his latest ReMix, from Final Fantasy 6. Though not extraordinarily interpretive melody-wise, this arrangement does have some emotion & dynamics behind it, critical to the success of a solo instrumental, for that human, 'organic' factor. My concern was that, given what I know of Mr. Pollard's abilities, this effort seemed a little simplistic and understated, and I still think it could have gone in one additional, surprising direction to make it seem more like a journey than a trip, so to speak, but FF fans and lovers of solo piano are bound to appreciate the emotive playing here. Judges agreed that the dynamics and feel of the work were enjoyable and well-executed, and after all, ritard, accelerando, piannisimo, and forte are all elements of arranging, as well as notes + rhythm. Composing solo piano ReMixes is hard; judging them with perspective is perhaps harder, in my book. It's a different ballgame, really, with different plays and players. I think mp has achieved a degree of success, and imagine that many will enjoy this quite a bit. Holistically, I wouldn't rank it among his better, more ornate compositions, but I would qualify it as a successful initial foray into solo piano work.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Wow, beautiful and [i]haunting[/i] intro. I think that was the most effective part of the piece. It's a capable solo piano piece, not for it's technical merit, but for the mood it creates. He's very delicate with some of the velocities, which is why it's so effective I think. I was very surprised how short the song was. I was expecting a dramatic B section that brings out the second half of the original OST, but it never came. I'm not even sure if the second half of the song is covered here? Sounds like a big missed opportunity for more development and material beyond what is here. Ending was ok, though the fadeout felt like a bit of a cop out. Still, it's emotive and well done.

- Nutritious on July 4, 2009
A little lacking in dynamics production-wise, but a pretty good piano rendition. The arrangement plays it super safe though, so i'd recommend it to hardcore fans of the original track first.
Not bad, but a little too vanilla for me.

- OA on March 27, 2009
Was anyone actually able to get the sheet music from this ReMixer?
I pm'd him 2 weeks ago but didn't get a reply.

- Aaran on June 21, 2008
I would have rather heard this when I played the game. It makes me sad, which is the original songs intention. Due to the fact the phantom train carries dead spirits.

- Soapy on June 30, 2006
premiumg wrote: someone got the sheet music for this piece?

I second that!
This sounds very... professional. The melody flows perfectly. When heard this the first time I haven't played FF6 yet. This was one of those songs that made me think "I gotta play that game which has so amazing music!"
I always feel very very sad when listening this... am I the only one? ._.
9/10
//p.s. this remix deserves more comments!

- isthan on June 20, 2006
A nice classical piano remix, sounds sad, but
not spooky. Anyway, I liked it, so I downloaded it.

- Bummerdude on September 19, 2005
someone got the sheet music for this piece?

- premiumg on February 19, 2005
To second Klutz's remark, I have actually played this piece during a lazy summer thunderstorm. It was not just "cool", it was perhaps the most profound emotional experience that an OC mix has ever evoked from me.

- Yakolev Noct on March 2, 2004
This is great! Wonder how I didn't come across this before? Anyways, any alterations would make this piece obscure...I would leave it exactly how it is, except maybe one thing. Wouldn't this song sound cool with rain and thunder stuff in the background? Hehe...Anyways, what a classic, it stays close to the original theme, while adding a whole new perspective to the song. This would've been great in the game, or if they would've released it in the OSV...
:wink:
-kLuTz

- kLuTz on December 17, 2002
Even though a song may sound or seem simple, there's a more true meaning to every piece of music.. I really like this one. Great work, Matt. :)

- Shhteve on October 7, 2002
I like most piano solos and this one's no exception. Nice :)

- Ignis on October 7, 2002
Beautimous. It reminds me of.. .*snaps his fingers a few times* .... Untamed Heart. Not really much to say. It's a big piano solo. But a big PRETTY piano solo. Not a big fan of the fade out however. I prefer a nice solid ending. 8.5 out of 10.

- Landon on October 7, 2002
Amazing- Normally I'm not into this type of music, but you really pulled off a 'Moody' feeling, and it fits well with the original. As was said for Terra in Black(AilSean - My fave mix), this deffinately should have been the original. 9/10
- Z.Ryoku

- ZeroRyoku on September 17, 2002
Wow! I didn't hear so a good piano piece anytime! A wonderful and very good work!
9/10 (1=worst; 10=best)

- Hamu-Sumo on September 16, 2002
I love it! It's very nicely done, and in my book is ranked close to Terra in Black and Death on the Snowfield. (My two favorite remixes.)
However, like everyone else said, it's too damned short. :twisted:

- Tyrant on September 14, 2002

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