ReMix: The Guardian Legend 'Hyperion'

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The Guardian Legend

The Wingless freely admits to this GL ReMix being largely interpretation, with perhaps a three to one additional versus original content ratio, but I can definitely hear vestiges of the Guardian Legend soundtrack within the soft-loud structure of this primarily peaceful instrumental guitar & piano arrangement. With delayed acoustic guitar coupled with delicate acoustic piano and odd flanged sonic artifacts for intro and outro, there are a couple climactic louder bits with distorted electric guitar, at about 0'42" and 1'40", that come and go like tsunamis in an otherwise peaceful ocean. While the variety these harsher, biting sections provides is appreciated, I'd say there's better sound quality and musicality overall in the quieter bits (I especially dig that upper register piano line). An interesting excursion and non-sequitir, interpretive piece of mixage from The Wingless, definitely worth checking out.

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Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Offers a great soundscape during the softer parts. Really beautiful to listen to. And yeah, the guitar parts are slightly head-tilting, however the bell sample backing for the heavy parts TOTALLY REDEEMS IT. I really enjoyed the bells for some reason. Mix would have been great without bells, but with them it's GOLDEN. Saved by the bells, as they say.

- Marmiduke on December 26, 2008
The piano and guitar sample are noticeably mechanical-sounding and dated, but the textures are what made this song IMO. Just loved the understated but skillful buildups and breakdowns here. Even way back when, John's sense of dynamics was impeccable. Wing would probably bleh on this mix now and note how he's way more talented nowadays, but this one still holds up nicely for that old-school flavor.

- Liontamer on February 8, 2007
I think this is one of the first mixes I've heard from here. I still remember being shocked that there were other people who liked the music from "The Guardian Legend". I can still remember being upset when my uncle would play this and turn the volume down so he could play country music instead of the in game music.
Anyways, onto the actual mix:
I can't tell if the guitar is real or sampled, either way, it sounds great. The piano sounds nice as always. The heavier sections are also very cool. It took me a few listens to recognize the theme being mixed, but when I did, I liked how it was incorporated. I can honestly say that I don't have any complaints with this mix, the emotion conveyed with the sequencing of this arrangemeng along with the feeling of nostalgia I get from hearing anything from The Guardian legend is just awesome.

- about:blank on December 31, 2006
I love this piece. The Wingless does a great job of creating a relaxing atmosphere with builds. Perhaps he should stick to Guardian Legend stuff, as he seems to chip in his best work for it.

- Chickenwarlord on December 29, 2006
Overall a nice piece, though the synth guitars detract a bit from the overall feeling. The softer sections are spot on however. The delay on the acoustic guitar and piano creates an incredible texture, and elements fade in and out very smoothly, and the balance is really good.
If the guitars sounded better, this would be great, but as is, it's simply very good.

- OA on December 29, 2006
it's been so long since i played the guardian legend, this and all the other TGL songs really bring back some old memories, i like all the TGL remixes but this one is my favorite....man, i loved that game...

- hooker on June 30, 2005
You'll only recognise the tune if you've beaten Guardian Legend, as it's based largely on the closing credits' theme. Very nice though, love it. It goes on my easy listening cd, along with Rosenthorne. Anyday.

- BlueMage on January 27, 2005
I'd just be repeating what everyone else said about this mix if I did a full review, so I'll just give it a 90%. Nice Work! :nicework:
Oh, and one more thing. I don't really mind the guitars in the heavy areas, but that's probably because of one or more of the following things:
1. I was using headphones on my laptop to listen to this, and/or
2. I'm deaf in the left ear [poor me]

- Corporal Eschebone on September 9, 2003
The wingless J.A. Burnett blows my mind once again with this incredible remix.
This mix is simply etheral. As the liquid acoustic guitar and piano play, I have to resist closing my eyes and swaying my head to the rhythm...it's almost hypnotizing. Then when the guitars come in, I feel empowered and I just wanna headbang to it...for a few seconds. It's just amazing.
THE WINGLESS IS THE BEST!!! NO ONE WILL EVER BE BETTER!!!
Edit: Oh, I just listened to it again and my roommate asked me, "What is that?". He rarely ever asks and when he does, you KNOW it's a great remix...because he usually isn't into my remixes and he's only ever asked me twice before, for..."Aphrodite Oceanus" (Also by The Wingless) and "Fury of the Furries".

- Vinren on November 30, 2002
This one's absolutely gorgeous. I love the dynamic variety of the piece. In fact, it's pretty much perfect :) IMO one of this site's best.

- Knight Owl on September 22, 2002
The soft, swisshy drum loop beautifully compliments this subdued but powerful arrangement of acoustic/dist guitars and piano. And when you have dist guitars you can't go wrong with bells. ;)
Beautiful, moving piece. I've never played the game or heard the original but this is well worth the download.

- Shael Riley on September 16, 2002
I must say this is a great mix from a pretty great artist (I loved Aphrodite Oceanus).
This is a nice soft smooth tune with some nice 'tinkly' (Teehee, I said 'tinkly') piano. The guitar strumming is also soft and sweet. The whole tune has a sort of laid back feel to it, until the electric guitar comes in.
That bugger busts in with some heavier playing and kinda throws the whole peaceful mood of the song out the window, but it retires quickly.
If I had one complaint for this song, it would be that the guitar sample used in the heavier areas wasn't as good, quality wise, as the other samples used.

- Saunders on September 16, 2002

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