ReMix: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 'Fragments of Gold'
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- Game: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past (Nintendo, 1991, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): Beej
- Composer(s): Koji Kondo
- Song(s): 'Dark World'
- Posted: 2002-09-28, evaluated by the judges
Neat. Compelling, funky electronica with a difference from OCR newcomer Beej. Fantastic work with fading amp envelopes, hard cuts, a flooring (literally - awesome) lead synth, explosive and very electronic drums, excellent panning + mixing, just the right length (doing the good ole' "octave jump for climax" trick towards the end that I'm one of the largest culprits of ^^) - this is accessible, well-produced stuff. It's certainly not dance or trance, so don't expect four-on-the-floor or something you could (easily at least) boogie to, but it's nevertheless quite groovy, has attitude and nuance reminiscent of some of AE's work, and is definitely not cookie-cutter. The style also works with the source material very fluidly and naturally. Fleeting, yet excellent - highly recommended.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Ah yes, the classic 'Dark World' ReMix to which all others are
compared to. This is hot stuff. Everything comes together very
nicely with a unique sound that is definitely worth a repeat. Pay
close attention to the programming. There is a LOT going on. The
source tune already has great transitions, but it takes real talent
to make those transitions in a new sound scape such as this, and
beej has done it masterfully.
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
It sounds like you mixed Mega Man and Zelda together! If i heard
this playing mega man i would never know it wasn't game music.
- Csyzr on November 7, 2010
- Csyzr on November 7, 2010
Yup, it's a cool track. It was one of my favorites when I had just
found ocr, and is still a gem. (you should
[URL="http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=832"]post in the
remix' review thread next time[/URL], now the mods have to move it)
- Rozovian on November 6, 2010
- Rozovian on November 6, 2010
what a gem. such a shame Beej has only posted one song. what i
would give to hear his talents again.
reference to:
http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00791/
- Haro on November 6, 2010
reference to:
http://ocremix.org/remix/OCR00791/
- Haro on November 6, 2010
I absolutely love this mix, and it stands as one of my favorites on
the entire site. The synths are just perfect, and it has a
wonderful techno style without all of the extreme repetition so
prevalent in the genre. Short, sweet, and all around awesome. Also,
the opening is boss.
- FightingFire on April 19, 2010
- FightingFire on April 19, 2010
Short and sweet, with some cool adjustments to a classic theme. It
doesn't really go outside of the box, but does a very respectable
job of coloring in the lines.
The ending was weak, but the rest was very enjoyable. :-)
- OA on January 28, 2010
The ending was weak, but the rest was very enjoyable. :-)
- OA on January 28, 2010
Simplistic and unambitious, but definately a case of less is more.
There is a very limited amount of straying in this, and there's
positively no oomph factor anywhere to be found, but this has a
certain something that makes me a fan. For one, the little amount
of arrangement it provides comes in at very opportune, very wisely
plotted moments to keep me satisfied. A 100% midi cover this is
not. The alterations are never severe, but they kept me from
getting grumpy, so that has to count for something.
I do think that this mix only starts to get really interesting in it's last thirty seconds, but hey, I like the basic approach, the less-is-more attitude and I'm actually really liking the synths used. An exercise in effecvtiveness vs restraint, and a rewarding one at that.
- Marmiduke on October 27, 2009
I do think that this mix only starts to get really interesting in it's last thirty seconds, but hey, I like the basic approach, the less-is-more attitude and I'm actually really liking the synths used. An exercise in effecvtiveness vs restraint, and a rewarding one at that.
- Marmiduke on October 27, 2009
this is one of my favorite remixes on the site - one of the few
that really inspired me to get into remixing myself.
it's so good... i've always wished beej would come back with more.
- halc on September 25, 2009
it's so good... i've always wished beej would come back with more.
- halc on September 25, 2009
Can't believe I haven't commented on this yet. This is one of my
favorite mixes on the site, and has been since I first heard it
some 6 or 7 years ago. I would really like to hear some more of
your stuff, if you have any.
- Dafydd on July 20, 2009
- Dafydd on July 20, 2009
Woah! Really cool elements in there. My fav is the 8-bit sound that
was something sounding like a guitar solo. Real retro but very
nicely composed. Should be proud of this one.
- Ryu2Wolf on January 6, 2009
- Ryu2Wolf on January 6, 2009
This is like, a perfect mix of Zelda and Sonic. I keep thinking,
either, the best new track for the PSO Lobbies or like a Robotnik
Palace. This is truly a mix to behold. Kind of like, my favorite
mix.
- Rekklis on April 27, 2007
- Rekklis on April 27, 2007
Incredible mix, and super enjoyable to listen to. Definitly one of
the best darkworld mixes (plenty good ones).
I love the very beginning. ^_^
- pabru on April 9, 2007
I love the very beginning. ^_^
- pabru on April 9, 2007
This is a really enjoyable remix to the darkworld theme. But,
besides the ending of course, I dont see how this is much different
from the original, melody-wise. anyone wanna explain to me? (sorry,
im definitely noob)
- Incronaut on April 8, 2007
- Incronaut on April 8, 2007
This song is really great - I love it! It's really cool and has a
great beat! Keep it up!
- DJ_MetroMan on March 28, 2007
- DJ_MetroMan on March 28, 2007
This is like sonic and zelda mixed together. A feat thought
impossible, surely you have shown that the 2 are mixable. Great
work.
- Rekklis on March 28, 2007
- Rekklis on March 28, 2007
