ReMix: The Guardian Legend 'Hyperion'
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- Game: The Guardian Legend (Broderbund, 1988, NES)
- ReMixer(s): The Wingless
- Composer(s): Masatomo Miyamoto, Takeshi Santo
- Song(s): 'Mission Complete'
- Posted: 2002-09-16, evaluated by djpretzel
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.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the I dig everything the Wingless does - this mix always gives me the
shimmers - the piano creates a light, delicate feeling one moment,
and then grounds itself in your psyche when it opens up and drops
the next.
- WesternZypher on July 13, 2011
- WesternZypher on July 13, 2011
One of my favorite classic mixes right here, this embodies the very
definition of dynamic music, eliciting a very powerful emotional
response everytime I listen. This song feels like I'm ascending off
into space, capturing both the rocky liftoff and then the graceful
drifting off into nothingness.
This works VERY well in sequence with his other 2 Guardian Legend mixes as part of a playlist. Much love for this mix and pretty much everything Wingless has done.
- Emunator on June 2, 2011
This works VERY well in sequence with his other 2 Guardian Legend mixes as part of a playlist. Much love for this mix and pretty much everything Wingless has done.
- Emunator on June 2, 2011
As we have come to expect from The Wingless, this mix has some
beautiful piano lines, and as always, we get some unexpected, but
well executed key modulations. Everything is held together in this
mix by some soft acoustic guitar and a subtle but effective reverb.
Check it out.
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
I would have liked this better without the guitars, but they are
forgivable compared to how nice the rest of the mix sounds. The
overall peaceful vibe that the track emits (sans a couple sections)
really makes for a nice texture that I was really able to close my
eyes to and take in. This has a similar feel to some of The
Wingless' other tracks, so it's nice to see another link in the
progression of his stuff.
Nice listen, little short, but a mostly quiet and peaceful track.
- DragonAvenger on November 30, 2009
Nice listen, little short, but a mostly quiet and peaceful track.
- DragonAvenger on November 30, 2009
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
- 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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
- 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
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 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
- 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
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
