ReMix: The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 'Fragments of Gold'

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The Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past

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.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
I like all the electronic patchwork that was done in this remix. Great vibrato queues, and lead instrument.
Only regret is that it was too short, and there could have been some improv to lengthen it...
Otherwise, it sounds awesome!

- KogeJoe on February 2, 2007
Of all the remixes for the dark world in Link to the Past, I think this one is the best. Probably because out of all of them, this one seems to stay closest to the original. My only issue with it is that it just isn't long enough. beej could have taken that raise in octave for an entire loop, and then ended it, but he didn't. Otherwise this song is perfect. Great work. Totally infinite loop worthy.

- Edge Hypermatter on December 26, 2006
One of my favourite Zelda songs.
Did a good job on this one, can get extremly addicting in short periods.
To many jazz and no good overworld remixes (That I like, And I don't like jazz personaly, they did a good work on the songs but theyr not my taste.)
Great remix.

- Cheese Soda on October 27, 2005
Ah yes, the good ol' chiptune sound of music, gotta love it.
Well this is a pretty awesome remix, I seem to be listening to it on repeat to listen for any parts that could of been made better. Can't really hear anything that needs improving. Also I love the intro with the little beep, then as its progressing into the full blow song, pretty awesome pause type thing at 0:16, then the main melody comes in, thats where the real chiptune sound hit me. Pretty nice alteration of the melody at 0:51. Beej, you did an awesome job at this remix and it must of taken you awhile. Good luck on future remixes in the future.

- Ezeikal on September 10, 2005
It seems alot of people like this mix, it's no doubt why. Extremely catchy, tons of excellent mixing effects and an extremely sexy synth! It may sound a little warehouse and short but still awesome!
Some cool little effects and parts at 0:18, 0:34, 0:51 and at 1:00 to 1:20, the best part in the song! I don't what beej did there but he just makes the synth feel like its reaching out
fuckin eh.. too bad this is the only song by beej here

- jordex on April 8, 2005
Oh yeah! I have a hard time not dancing when I listen to this one, and I don't dance, so that's really something. It's taken a tune that I didn't like that much in the game, and turned it into something really cool.
My only problem is the ending. There's not really one, it just suddenly ends.

- SubSpecies23 on December 10, 2004

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