ReMix: Final Fantasy VII 'Chocarena'
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- Game: Final Fantasy VII (Sony, 1997, PS1)
- ReMixer(s): Draggor
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): 'Electric de Chocobo'
- Posted: 2002-09-16, evaluated by the judges
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 ^^
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the A bit wonky here and there, but not a bad mix. I like the surfer
feel coming in at 2:50, got my head a-noddin'.
- MechaFone on May 28, 2010
- MechaFone on May 28, 2010
a little interpretive, but on the whole not too impressed. the
melody could stand out more and perhaps be a more driving force in
the song to pump you up / get you energized / dancing. second half
has more energy - but melody presence problems continue.
i still can't see "carena" without thinking "hey ocarina!"
- SoulinEther on April 3, 2010
i still can't see "carena" without thinking "hey ocarina!"
- SoulinEther on April 3, 2010
Lots of claps! Everyone clap!
A pretty cute remix that holds up decently, with some good interpretation. Production gets a little messy, but I can't fault this track for having a good time. :-)
- OA on January 12, 2010
A pretty cute remix that holds up decently, with some good interpretation. Production gets a little messy, but I can't fault this track for having a good time. :-)
- OA on January 12, 2010
sefirosu;528196 wrote: "HEYYY CHOCARENA!"
Hahaha Oh Snap!
This is amazing. It has this chippiness to it that I haven't heard since Pokemon Gold & Silver.
I imagine the dance moves to this would be a cross between the Macarena and the Chicken Dance. :<
It's chocobo, it's fun, it's get down and shake it on the dance floor. One just can't listen to this and not smile.
- 42 on December 15, 2009
"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
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
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
- 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
- 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
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
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
- 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
- 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
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
- Babysoft-chan on July 1, 2004
