ReMix: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening 'Influence of Koholint'
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- Game: The Legend of Zelda: Link's Awakening (Nintendo, 1993, GB)
- ReMixer(s): Ryu7x
- Composer(s): Kazumi Totaka, Koji Kondo, Kozue Ishikawa, Minako Hamano
- Song(s): 'Koholint Island', 'Tal Tal Heights'
- Posted: 2002-12-18, evaluated by the judges
Extended dance mixage from Link's first gameboy outing, courtesy Ryu7x. Nothing too surprising here - construction is solid, elements well-panned, drums direct and emphasizing a clap sound where a snare might usually be. I think what's coolest here is how well the original works in being adapted to dancish techno - this ain't your usual electronica chord progression, nor are the harmonies typical techno fare, and yet - especially with the hyper-jumpy harp pattern that filters out beautifully as the piece concludes - everything "clicks" quite naturally. Kudos to Ryu7x equally for putting together a strong techno track and hearing how the piece could be adapted as such in the first place. Of the judges' criticisms, the noted lack of variation and more imagination on the drums was what I'd concur with, foremost. While I think, with Ryu7x's skills, this could have offered a bit more in certain areas, I'm glad someone covered the track and covered it as well as he has. It's not your everyday dance mix and is definitely worth checking out on those grounds alone.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Very repetitive, but it comes without saying that it
is a dance mix. A nice track to listen in the first
level of listening. Kudos to you.
- Pachi Risu on November 16, 2009
is a dance mix. A nice track to listen in the first
level of listening. Kudos to you.
- Pachi Risu on November 16, 2009
This one hasn't aged well at all, sadly. The sounds are generic,
and the first minute and a half or so could have been cut
completely with no loss to the overall feel. After that it got
better, but the sounds were still barely above midi quality.
It's too repetitive and bland for me. Sorry dude, didn't like this one at all.
- OA on March 17, 2009
It's too repetitive and bland for me. Sorry dude, didn't like this one at all.
- OA on March 17, 2009
There's really nothing much to this re-mix... it just gives you the
base line, repeats the first half of the tune, true to the
original, for a while, and then does the same with the
second.
There is definitely potential for this re-mix, as it could use a little more creativity and originality. There's really nothing too creative about sitting the original melody on a fast, upbeat percussion line...
Though the mix does kind of grow on you...
- KogeJoe on January 31, 2007
There is definitely potential for this re-mix, as it could use a little more creativity and originality. There's really nothing too creative about sitting the original melody on a fast, upbeat percussion line...
Though the mix does kind of grow on you...
- KogeJoe on January 31, 2007
I love this remix. True, it doesn't deviate from the original theme
much, but the original theme was so good, the remix really doesn't
need to distance itself from it. The intro was what really hooked
me--I'm a sucker for a good beat.
Oh, and using the type of same running bass line as the one from the theme of Tal Tal Mountains was a very nice touch. Intentional?
- CJ_Sparx on April 26, 2006
Oh, and using the type of same running bass line as the one from the theme of Tal Tal Mountains was a very nice touch. Intentional?
- CJ_Sparx on April 26, 2006
I actually ended up enjoying the beat more than the actual melody
from Zelda. I was wondering what what would be done with the
beginning theme. It didn't really sound well blended together, both
are really good if they weren't mixed together, and it didn't sound
right at the blending point, it was too high pitched, but that was
it. Overall I loved it.
- Midgar on March 18, 2006
- Midgar on March 18, 2006
I loved this theme and was waiting for someone to cover it... now I
don't have to feel like I'm the only one who noticed it.
I like the basic straightforward dancebeat approach, but being a FL user I can't help but notice that a lot of the instruments are very default-sounding...
- LFyda on November 18, 2005
I like the basic straightforward dancebeat approach, but being a FL user I can't help but notice that a lot of the instruments are very default-sounding...
- LFyda on November 18, 2005
I loved this remix from start for finish. It sounds just like the
orginial. The whole techno/rave beat was xcellent. Thank u 4 giving
me a reason that I love Zelda: it has great music that is made to
kick-ass remixies :D .
- ShadowBlade999 on May 4, 2005
- ShadowBlade999 on May 4, 2005
An awesome remix! This theme is one of my favorites in the game,
but it's only in the very beginning of it, before Link gets his
sword back. I'm very glad to hear a remix of it. My only qualm is
that at the VERY end, when the hi synth is fading out, it goes to
ear-splitting sound mode. Heh. Not a big deal, since it's the end
of the song. Much appreciated and very good work!
- 92Fox on March 16, 2004
- 92Fox on March 16, 2004
I'm pretty sure it's Koholint. I have a GBA and the Link's
Awakening DX pak right next too me, but I'm too lazy [besides, I
have a laptop in my lap and am typing into my home comp right now,
how am I supposed to handle a GBA at the same time? :wink: ]
Anyway, this is some great techno/rave music. I often listen to this and Kakariko Rave Party one after the other, although the kakariko mix is better, in my opinion.
88.75%
- Corporal Eschebone on September 9, 2003
Anyway, this is some great techno/rave music. I often listen to this and Kakariko Rave Party one after the other, although the kakariko mix is better, in my opinion.
88.75%
- Corporal Eschebone on September 9, 2003
O.O
It's ok, man. that's nothing to worry about.. everyone makes mistakes like that, but as far as i can remember, it is Koholint
- HappyBivouac on March 10, 2003
It's ok, man. that's nothing to worry about.. everyone makes mistakes like that, but as far as i can remember, it is Koholint
- HappyBivouac on March 10, 2003
sorry for interrupting, but something caught my eye...
i really thought "Koholint" was spelled "Kolohint." At least, ive always pronounced it that way...am i just an idiot? which is it? im really worried now because im beginnig to think that maybe i cant read or something...
- z-Lo on December 27, 2002
i really thought "Koholint" was spelled "Kolohint." At least, ive always pronounced it that way...am i just an idiot? which is it? im really worried now because im beginnig to think that maybe i cant read or something...
- z-Lo on December 27, 2002
Repetitive, but nice. Reminds me more of Sim City than Zelda,
though. The theme when you decide to end your game for the day, and
that little moon is sleeping. But maybe that's because I just woke
up. I don't know. You decide.
- SSJ HBK on December 22, 2002
- SSJ HBK on December 22, 2002
Yeah it's very simple and repetative. Ryu7x must have thrown the
idea of any major variety right out the window at the beginning of
the project. Anyway, it's a decent dance mix, and has a good feel
to it, especially due to its catchy melody. Easy techno listenin'.
:)
- Kaleb.G on December 20, 2002
- Kaleb.G on December 20, 2002
I don't really remember this from Link's Awakening, but it sounds
like the melody would fit right in. And I love dance techno. When
this song started, it reminded me of a song I used to love a few
years back called 'White Lightning' and it was this same type of
fast techno. And even thought that was very repetetive, I loved it
very much, and I love this song even more because it's a ReMix.
After reading all of djpretzel's comments on what the judges said,
I found that to be true, but I don't really care. I love this song,
keep up the good work Ryu7x.
mainva | aptigo | JTD out
- JTD121 on December 20, 2002
mainva | aptigo | JTD out
- JTD121 on December 20, 2002
