ReMix: Mega Man 3 'Blue Reflection'
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- Game: Mega Man 3 (Capcom, 1990, NES)
- ReMixer(s): injury
- Composer(s): Yasuaki Fujita
- Song(s): 'Staff Roll'
- Posted: 2002-10-25, evaluated by djpretzel
You have to love starla. Well, you don't HAVE to. In fact, if you do, Hazama may kick your ass. Let's just say "appreciate" and move on - Injury's been contributing to OCR for a long time, and has taken risks and brought a unique style & sound with many of her varied works. For those following the OCR timeline and canon like a hawk, this latest Mega Man 3 ReMix probably strikes the closest resemblance to Injury's Earthbound ReMix with aquas, in that it's down tempo and has a somber feel to it, but most noticeably in its inclusion of extensive vocals sung to original lyrics - woo haa. Enter with a lonely saxophone, completely reminiscent of an old-fashioned noir detective flick, then turning to piano and cello, which carry the bulk of the track underneath starla's vocals, coming in close to the end of the first minute. Now, this is a tricky vocal - I've bitched about having to sing upper-register vocals originally written for females, but neither of them had intervals like this. To say starla carries it off like a Maria Callas would admittedly be an overstatement, but given the range and key changes and intervals I think she does a damn good job. Most importantly, she brings emotion and a sense that she means the lyrics she's singing, which are rather good - they work fluidly with the song, with no words or phrases sticking out at odd angles. Takes a lot of guts to do vocals on an exposed instrumental track like this, esp. when the melody is hoppy and doesn't stay put. Kudos in the abstract for taking the plunge and trying something tricky, and more kudos for - by my measure - pulling it off. Not your typical ReMix fair - a bit more personal and introverted and heavily emphasizing the vocal element. If you dig vocal tracks in general, and especially slower, more reticent and slightly jazzy trio work, this is right up your alley. Injury has taken a piece and just about turned it on its head, creating something entirely new and far more emotional but still containing the guts of Bun Bun's flexible work. Recommended.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Good Job.
- metalsnakejuice on May 15, 2009
ShrikeArghast;426981 wrote: I'm sorry that my feelings on this song as so contrary to those of the rest of you, but this is just a bad track.
She cannot sing.
It can't be said any more plainly than that: she doesn't have talent. Oh, sure, she's in key, but that's about it.
To put this into perspective, she's a week one American Idol cut. No, she doesn't even make it past the first round. No trip to L.A. No second look.
The song would be better off without her. If that fact sticks in your craw, so be it. Not every review has to be sugar and lolly pops. I believe the 'house special' here on OC is honesty, and that was it.
Kind of ROFL to read that, because a certain singer has got an amazing vocal performance that's waiting to be posted, collabing with another ultra-talented female newcomer. And there's some post production, but you don't get anywhere without the raw materials being good.
I thought "Blue Reflection" was pretty solid for the time. The vocals just should have been better positioned in the soundfield.
- Liontamer on July 13, 2008
She cannot sing.
It can't be said any more plainly than that: she doesn't have talent. Oh, sure, she's in key, but that's about it.
To put this into perspective, she's a week one American Idol cut. No, she doesn't even make it past the first round. No trip to L.A. No second look.
The song would be better off without her. If that fact sticks in your craw, so be it. Not every review has to be sugar and lolly pops. I believe the 'house special' here on OC is honesty, and that was it.
- ShrikeArghast on July 13, 2008
- Magnus on December 12, 2007
I agreed with the criticisms of too much reverb and Starla's vocals needing a boost to cut through the soundscape more. Nonetheless, excellent stuff. That was the REAL birthday review, Starla.
Why, oh why will you not make anything new? Even just on the vocal side! :'-(
- Liontamer on October 5, 2007
I have heard your song and it's perfectly describing how I'm feeling...over a lost friend, that I may no longer see. The fantasies I have been imagining, in the eyes of Mega Man, often bring me to tears when I play your song,
The saxophones and the starstriking blend of piano and violin make this song truly worthy of the "Protoman Whistle" concerto from Mega Man 3. Although I long to own the game from a gamestore, I think that when I pick up an old game like "Megaman", I think of the virtue, the teachings, in life and society.
Thanks so much for helping me (indirectly) to describe how I feel. I thought of asking you to email me, but it really depends on what the admins thoughts of that are.
NS
PS> I am starting to cry again just thinking on it. I wrote a poem describing my feelings. It's called "Friend of Time" and is a personally heralded poem. This should be read...could you email me @ [EMAIL="phantomflashdance@hotmail.com"]phantomflashdance@hotmail.com[/EMAIL]?
Acquaintance, fan and all-around Megaman Fan, Kitsune Man. (Dame Alterna, Nintanda, I have lists of nicknames I use).
- Flashdance on August 12, 2007
- Cheska on June 25, 2007
- Kurokun1293 on February 14, 2006
Your vocals may be low at some times, but the more power you gave your voice the better it sounded, like around 2:28, that was very good. Reminds me actually of the Little Mermaid, your voice sounds very familiar at least.
Different take on the Protomelody, but not in vain. Well done Starla/Injury, whatever.
- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
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- Goten X on December 31, 2005
I first downloaded the "Blue Reflection" remix on July of this year (2005). Since then, I've proudly kept it as a part of my music library, so to speak. The saxophone at the beginning seemed to reach out and pulled me into the music, which was highlighted by what I considered to be a wonderful piano tune. The lyrics also a very nice edition to the piece as well, and it felt as though Starla sang with true emotion. The music and lyrics together made for an unforgettable remix.
While I appreciate and adore this piece as it exists, I have been searching off and on for a while, now, for the "Pure" (instrumental) version of this song. Unfortunately, the only place that I could find that had it (Injury's website) didn't have it anymore, which is a shame because I'd like to hear it as an instrumental as well as a vocal song.
- jakebreaker on December 18, 2005
My only real negative thoughts are that one, your voice tends to get a little wobbly here and there. Part of it could be the emotion you've said you were feeling during this song. I can understand that; I've been involved with singing for many years and I know how nearly any factor can alter your sound; emotion, exhaustion, even recent consumption of chocolate and/or milk. I don't blame you for that.
The only other problem I have is that the lyrics on the download page are incomplete! I wouldn't mind learning this song to sing on my own, so I'm going to have to piecemeal out the last half of the song.
Otherwise, excellent piece Starla! Definitely worth a high grade by anyone.
- XHalcyon on June 17, 2005
just.. wow. thank you again, Starla!
- kainjest on April 21, 2005
This gives you that sense of melancholy and longing that makes me say crazy things like the above statements. I really adore this track. It's a very hard piece to wirte lyrics to, let alone sing them, and it is sung beautifully.
HOWEVER! I agree with you, injury, when you say that this could have been recorded better. Louder, and with more emotion. Yes, more emotion. A lot of the sadness of this song comes from the background music. Listen to the pure version, and you'll see what I mean. Yet, the voice adds in something so much more sincere and wonderdul... Please please do it again! I know you can! You know you can!
Zipp
- Zipp on March 16, 2005
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