ReMix: Super Mario Bros. 3 'aquacadence'

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Super Mario Bros. 3

Cool! Honestly, I hear a ReMixer name like "analoq" and I'm expecting some form of techno, but this is far from it, surprising, and very cool. Parts of it actually remind me of some of the incidental music from Miyazaki films, in a good way. Newcomer analoq lends a classical ear to Super Mario Bros. 3, with a liberal, narrative interpretation of the original. Though a good portion of this arrangement is lighter, piano-driven fare with bells and flute, the beginning and ending are bombastic, soaring fanfares, with snare, timpani, church bells, (somewhat weak) trumpet, and mucho gusto. I like it - a little risky, certainly imaginative, and not your usual arrangement. Like a certain Mario 64 ReMix, also of water music, it takes a theme and reworks it into a more ornate, orchestral affair. Seemed a little center-right heavy with mixing at louder bits, but otherwise on the money with a clear, crisp sound. Non-sequitir, fresh stuff from analoq - check it out.

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By moving from majestic to tranquil and back again, the feel of aquacadence seems to conjure up imagery of a pirate ship setting sail, then underwater, then the ship again. 1:15 - 1:42 sounds like the sweetest lullaby a mother can sing to her child; it brings tears to my eyes. (The flute shares its love so beautifully with the bells.) 2:30 - 2:54 doesn't carry the same purity, playing in a slightly higher octave, although it doesn't sound out of place. Then when the drums thunder forth and crescendos hit anew, it's like dolphins have leapt out of the water, leading the ship to glory.

- Polo on April 9, 2009
Liontamer;522958 wrote: Sub another great mix. I'm sure you have some awesome arrangement ideas left in the tank.

Yes analoq, end this drought and remix something again (preferably with a track for [URL="http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=2845"]this[/URL] *winkwinknudgenudge*). It'll be a comeback of epic proportions.

- KyleJCrb on March 28, 2009
analoq;522917 wrote: I've confessed my sins, what is my penance?

Sub another great mix. I'm sure you have some awesome arrangement ideas left in the tank.

- Liontamer on March 28, 2009
I've confessed my sins, what is my penance?

- analoq on March 27, 2009
analoq;522840 wrote: After my first submission to OCR was form-letter rejected, I felt as though I had something to prove. So I watched the Judges Decisions threads closely and observed the panel (in my opinion at the time) was easily swooned by orchestral arrangements... need I explain more?

That's very Compyfox of you. :-)

- Liontamer on March 27, 2009
If one listened to all my remixes they would notice this one standing out as a stylistic anomaly. There is a reason for this and it's not a reason I'm proud of.
After my first submission to OCR was form-letter rejected, I felt as though I had something to prove. So I watched the Judges Decisions threads closely and observed the panel (in my opinion at the time) was easily swooned by orchestral arrangements... need I explain more?
There are some clever things going on musically here, so I don't regard it as merely superficial pandering or an exercise in "beating the system". But I do hold contempt for the sort of vapid "Hollywood" orchestral sound that crops up in this mix, which is why I never revisited this style. Plus, I [i]still[/i] haven't invested in decent orchestral samples :)
cheers.

- analoq on March 27, 2009
Liontamer;522833 wrote: Turn in your gamer membership please.

Sorry, my SMB3 days were filled with the game sound turned off and Iron Maiden cranked up. I'm doing all of these reviews as penance. :darkesword:

- OA on March 27, 2009
OA;522700 wrote: Classy stuff- I don't recognize the source at all, but I am loving what I am hearing. Some of the humanization is a little mechanical, but the flow and tone of the mix is wonderful.
Awesome track, it makes me want to check out the source and see how far this arrangement took things. :-)

Turn in your gamer membership please.

- Liontamer on March 27, 2009
OA;522700 wrote: Classy stuff- I don't recognize the source at all, but I am loving what I am hearing. Some of the humanization is a little mechanical, but the flow and tone of the mix is wonderful.
Awesome track, it makes me want to check out the source and see how far this arrangement took things. :-)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jBrX2J_speg&feature=PlayList&p=B65199E6622179CF&index=11

- KyleJCrb on March 27, 2009
Classy stuff- I don't recognize the source at all, but I am loving what I am hearing. Some of the humanization is a little mechanical, but the flow and tone of the mix is wonderful.
Awesome track, it makes me want to check out the source and see how far this arrangement took things. :-)

- OA on March 27, 2009
What a great expansion on an overlooked gem. It channels Super Mario Galaxy's epic orchestral approach, even though it predates it by about 5 years. I also got a Donkey Kong 64 vibe in some places. Take that as an insult or compliment, but I for one think it's nothing to be ashamed of.
When those big moments happen, it never sounds like a REAL orchestra, now that I'm spoiled with choice from Mario Galaxy and other authentic orchestral game music arrangements, but it hardly detracts from what this is. Like an oak from an acorn, this is a big mix grown from small beginnings. It's very easy to see why this was such a big deal when it hit OCR all those years ago, and how analoq got to where he is today.

- Marmiduke on January 5, 2009
I really love the piano section that takes up the middle of the piece--I think that by itself could have been expanded and made a great arrangement on its own.

- Lucentas on December 6, 2008
The journey begins...

- just64helpin on June 11, 2006
Wow.
I can't think of anything that hasn't already been said. It's amazing how a fun little NES tune can be transformed into an grand orchestral number.
I love orchestral mixes, and this is now definitely among my favorites (along with stuff like "Pilot the Yggdrasil" and Rise of the Star's "Dreams of Valor").

- WarpstarRider on June 11, 2006
OMG! analoq's first submission...
it's been a long time, he was a shy noob and now look at him, experienced judge that always does nice works.
listening to this remix it's clear that was produced by a master (even at his earlier works).
interesting arrangements on a very simple theme, I never guessed that tune can be played in this way. sure, unexpected orchestra!
on the other side, this song is a bit too long and may become a bit boring if you don't like orchestral stuff. perhaps I'm biased (e.g. I seldom listen to anything below 200bpm), but these are my two cents.
so:
27/30 on tech stuff (-3 for some background noise and random minor issues)
13/30 on happiness.
that's mean this song is a nice 20/30 for me.

- Nineko on July 23, 2005

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