ReMix: Rockman & Forte 'Hyperrock Fortisimo'

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Rockman & Forte

Been awhile since Dj Abjurator, who hails from Herndon, VA (adjacent to Reston where I live - also home of Verisign, fyi), bust onto the scene with an excellent OCR debut mix of obscure material - namely, Kabuki Quantum Fighter. Similar in style is this techno ReMix, which is also from an unmixed game (though a heavily covered series), Rockman & Forte (SNES version). Good, fast, layered beats, modulated house piano chords, a plunky synth bass, breakbeat work, quality synth textures, and some exciting, energizing arpeggios that are saved for the end round out the offerings here - there's some interesting chord structure as well, and Abjurator keeps it intact and improves it with techno flavoring and good mixing know-how. High-energy Mega Man Mixage with a quick pulse and sonic polish - I'd been waiting for a follow-up to the promising Kabuki mix, and this doesn't disappoint. Recommended.

Note: though this game has been translated by fans, it was not officially released (for the SNES) outside Japan, thus unlike the other Mega Man mixes on OC ReMix, it's named with the original Japanese 'Rockman' title.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
The Museum Stage BGM from Rockman & Forte is a personal favorite.
As a matter of fact, I'm right in the middle of remixing it too...
Yet, I can't believe that to this day, this is the only remix from that game on OCR. :shock:
Anyway, nice introduction, I was unsuspecting till the beat started.
This arrangement is very true to the source, in the way that it follows the original melodic structure faithfully.
Yet the new textures and melodies add a lot to the mix.
I like how the new material blends-in at 2:45.
The arrangement enhances the song with faster tempo and punchy drum/synth sequence combo...
Its like a musical powerup when you think about it. ;-)
Somehow, it sounds more like some of the recent work on the serie, namely Rockman Exe or Rockman Zero.
All things considered, this is pretty decent remix, and I liked it.

- Dj Mokram on May 19, 2009
I'll admit it's a been a while since I played this game, so it took me a bit to recognize the theme, but, I enjoyed it anyway. Fun to listen to.

Oh, and to the Djpretzel, note that the game has since been released for the GBA as "Megaman and Base." Just thought I'd put that out there.

I apologize for any perceived rudeness.

- MstrSwrd on October 27, 2008
the bass in the intro is prety sweet. over all good mix.

- linkspast on January 28, 2006
Ah yes, this is the first remix I ever downloaed off of OC ReMix back in June, I believe. Great remix, and this is the one that got me hooked on this site.

- Psychotic Ninja on January 28, 2006
I've always welcomed Megaman Remixes and this is no execption, this is really supurb of how it follows the Robot Museum exactly, which I guess is a plus for me, but besides that, I love how the tempo is and how much energy you can feel from it, its cool and thanks for making one for us Capcom and Megaman fans

- Darkmetamorphasis on December 1, 2005
Awsome song ive been waiting for someone to remix the intro stage to rockman and forte

- Dj K.A.B on November 21, 2005
This is quite good.
A bit repetivite techno, but solid overall.
And i always enjoyed Megaman music anyway..

- RimFrost the Tourianist on August 19, 2005
Wow. A techno Song I like.

- Magical Ninja on August 19, 2005
The rhythm is perfect for a workout, especially kickboxing!

- DJ Pili on August 10, 2005
Never came to pay my respects to this song. It was a stroke of extreme luck that the only song to be remixed from R&F would be this one, my favorite. Thanks.

- Zeality on August 10, 2005
This song is very VERY fast and its very VERY cool. The best techno I have heard in awhile. I like this song, its a very fast-paced song, and it keeps to the original but somehow surpasses it by alot.
A permanent on my list now.

- Brim on July 23, 2004
OH 1337XXORZ (sorry) BUT AWESOME!!!!!!!!
I likes the intro-to-main transition, it is so gradual that you are alreadt into the main before it starts

- Jabberbox on July 23, 2004
I liked it. Not my favorite mix, to be honest, but, I found it as a pleasing surprise. Not too far a cry from the original song, which is a good thing, however, I felt that it was far too heavy on the synthesizer. Use some instruments.

- Xerus on May 16, 2004
Yay that was one of my favorite stages in the game. i love the music in it too. Thats was a cool remix. its one of my favorites.

- F_L_I_P on May 15, 2004
Well, actually, This was...OKAY, but the intro was so long, that it almost made me wonder 'Is this ever gonna get to an actual SONG?' well, I was quite surprised when it turned out to be that intro stage! And that was one of my favorite songs ever! :nicework: Truely brings out the best in one of my favorite games of all time!

- CobaltDelta on November 8, 2003

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