ReMix: Final Fantasy VII 'Chocarena'

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An instant classic - not Mozart, sure, but a good idea (depending on your perspective) to mix the multi-series Final Fantasy Chocobo theme with the . . . Macarena. Thus yielding the mutant offspring, the one, the only: Chocarena. Characteristic of the original hit that made at least half of the dancing adult world look like happy but uncoordinated schmucks (in a good way!), this piece features a peppy dance beat, rhythmic chord hits, blatant overuse of clapping, and a general distaste for all that is serious and decent - so I for one like it :) In addition to some soloing exposition towards the end of the middle, we get a break and then change of gears into a gradually accelerating "Wipeout" (think The Surfaris, not Psygnosis) bit that then jumps right back into that good ole Chocobo theme. Hell - why not? Ours is not to reason why, ours is but to listen to strange-but-fun hybrids of peppy Latin-American dance hits crossed with peppy Uematsu Chocobo-themes. This has been available in various circuits on the Internet and lord knows where else for a while, and now takes a justified place in the OC ReMix canon. Ole ^^

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

"HEYYY CHOCARENA!"

Woo!
Love it.

I turned it on, put it on my stereo system, cranked it up and danced!

*Listens and dances some moar*

Yep, still awesome.

- sefirosu on April 8, 2009

I love all of the chocobo-chocobo remixes, but this one is the best by far. I love how you did the background music, it kind of reminds me of double dragon games. You also didn't just stay with the normal chocobo tune, you mixed it up, but in a good way.
Yeah, it's just overall a great song, listen to it almost every day. Mmmmyup

- Square-EnixLover on March 17, 2006

lady zelda wrote: This one is just plain fun. Love that slow-down and speed-up part around 2:50. Somehow, everything just falls perfectly together. It really gives me a picture of a day at the amusement park. Just letting the wind take your hair as you ride up and down the roller coaster or simply walking and talking with your buddies. Good for a sunny day.

I couldnt have said it better myself. I dont know if this is for da playlist but its a good one!

- link14 on January 6, 2006

This one is just plain fun. Love that slow-down and speed-up part around 2:50. Somehow, everything just falls perfectly together. It really gives me a picture of a day at the amusement park. Just letting the wind take your hair as you ride up and down the roller coaster or simply walking and talking with your buddies. Good for a sunny day.

- lady zelda on January 6, 2006

I first heard this one on 8-bit theatre, and I loved the tune. So I actually watched through the credits just to see what the song was, so I could then search the internet for this song. Definitly downloading this one, and I'll play it over and over again! :D

- The_Wind_Waker8 on December 23, 2005

There aren´t many instrumentschanges compared to the original, but DUUUUDE, this still rocks. First time I heard, I just downloaded it right away. Those who reads this knows or will probably know why.
Thanks again Draggor. 8)

- Bummerdude on September 21, 2005

Hi.
I just heard this song via the animation of 8-Bit Theater, and I came to look for it, but it's gone. Could someone please inform me as to why?
-Valruz, Caian Warrior

- Valruz on September 16, 2005

There aren't any words in any language to describe the noise I made when I first heard this song. It's soooooooooo good. GAH! I just wish more Final Fantasy characters had a mystical love children with one hit wonder pop. Just imagine it. Moogles mate with...um...lets see...nevermind, the children of everything are just too frightening. But this child, the Chocerana, this child is the most adorable kid I have ever seen/heard. Great job.

- Platinus on March 21, 2005

When I started listening to this Remix, a strange image formed in my head: Cloud walks into a Chocobo Stable, a big boombox held on his shoulder. This song starts playing. All the chocobos start bobbing their head and stomping their feet to the music...it's weird, but that's what happens...

- Gasdyf_Warefayer on February 24, 2005

this is by far the most creative and well-done Chocobo theme remix on the site. when I first heard it, I wanted to get up and do a happy little dance.
the arrangement is good and well-paced, everything is decently balanced, and I love how the main theme was kept in the MIDI-style beep form. the "wipeout" segment was icing on the cake, giving the feeling that you're getting two remixes for the price of one download. all in all, it makes me want to thank Squenix for Chocobos until the end of time.
bravo, Draggor. you are most certainly teh roxxors.

- metal_kitsune on September 13, 2004

I am officially obsessed with the Chocobo theme now 'cause of you, Draggor. ^^ This is the best Chocobo remix I've heard so far, and I'm certain it's going to remain my favourite. It actually sounds like it belongs in Gold Saucer, and not all of the remixes sound like they 'belong' in the game. Great work! ^_^

- Babysoft-chan on July 1, 2004

It should be noted that this song is used as the title theme for the flash adaptation of 8-Bit Theater. I consider it it's official theme. Every time there's a new episode I have to break out this song.
http://www.nuklearpower.com/

- Archdeco on November 25, 2003

Wow, this peice is so nice. It's just bouncy enough to think it was actually in the game. The beat just makes me want to clap my hands!! :P

- Fira-Flame on October 8, 2003

Draggor, I know you've heard this before, but you are a musical [u]genious[/u]. (No offense if you're good at other things too:D ) First of all, the chocobo music is already one of my favorite reacurring melodies from Final Fantasy, its very energetic and...uplifting. But you took that song to "the next level" with Chocorena. Its now my favorite song and I have to listen to it every day. You overcame noticeable repitition and had a great opening- that definitely earns you some "points". The variety keeps me listening and awaiting your next songs.
By the way, I first heard this song on Flashplayer.com from 8-Bit Theater and instantly loved it. Because of your song, I got introduced to OCR!

- Redlight on September 24, 2003

Many arrangements of the chocobo theme become overwhelmed by the melody, but Draggor skillfully avoids this pitfall. He begins this track with an energetic guitar line reminiscent of "Mods de Chocobo", adding bass, drums, and a generous allotment of hand claps to form an accompaniment strong enough to support the first 2'30". Another danger in a chocobo arrangement is repetition, but Draggor provides variety by interspersing "The Man with the Machine Gun", "Racing Chocobos ~ Place Your Bets", and of course The Surfaris' "Wipeout" via "Electric de Chocobo". After the increasingly frantic "Electric", he returns to the chocobo melody and brings the track to a satisfying conclusion.
All in all, an very fun and well-executed remix. It set my toes tapping from the first bar and sustained that vitality for the better part of five minutes and over several plays; DJP's description of it as "an instant classic" is well-deserved. I look forward to hearing more from Draggor.

- Kaseijin on March 29, 2003

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