ReMix: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 'Sonik Azure'
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- Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega, 1994, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): analoq
- Composer(s): Bobby Brooks, Brad Buxer, Darryl Ross, Doug Grigsby III, Geoff Grace, Jun Senoue, Michael Jackson, Scirocco, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Tomonori Sawada
- Song(s): 'Azure Lake Zone'
- Posted: 2002-12-21, evaluated by djpretzel
analoq gives a great, unique twist on Sonic 3 with this groovalicious, guitar-driven Azure Lake ReMix. Entering with a panning rhythm guitar part bathed in reverb then adding a VERY phat electric bass, there's a single synth doing an octave riff, and a hip-hoppish beat, but -especially with the badass lead that enters at 0'48", it's clear guitars are the focus. There's also some great gated guitar bits, and the processing and effects on each are distinct and carefully chosen. We then segue into a an old-time piano bit with vinyl crackling: very atmospheric and a touch melancholy, and a totally cool way to end things. This ReMix has some musical ideas that were perfectly executed and which lend it a unique atmosphere, one which I haven't heard too often and never in terms of Sonic mixes. Everything clicks, there's some risks taken which pay off, and the production quality is high to boot. Highly recommended.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Nice classic analoq sound here. I like how he modifies the chord
structures on most of his mixes. We get some fitting resonant
synths, classic r&b type drums, and a gritty electric guitar to
fill in the rest of the spectrum. And don't miss out on the
surprise classical piano solo at 2:50.
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
- SubNormal J3 on March 20, 2011
Nice textures and panning, but the source doesn't really lend
itself to an exciting overall mix. Clean guitar could use a little
tuning as well. The sounds chosen were fine, and I did like the
synth, but it didn't feel like much happened during the course of
the mix. Sorry, not my favorite.
- OA on December 3, 2009
- OA on December 3, 2009
I still associate this remix with the exact moment I decided to
make my own remixes. That may come off as cheesy, but I felt like
posting it anyway. :razz:
- JH Sounds on November 26, 2009
- JH Sounds on November 26, 2009
When I first started listening to this song and the guitar kicked
in, I had to take my headphones off and inspect them to make sure
neither candy nor gold was coming out of the earpieces.
That's when I knew this one was a keeper.
The piano at the end just seals the deal, by the way.
- Lucentas on August 6, 2009
That's when I knew this one was a keeper.
The piano at the end just seals the deal, by the way.
- Lucentas on August 6, 2009
A fine mix! The clean guitar being out of tune takes it down a
notch, took a bit of getting used to. It would probably sound
really good if it was in tune.
The guitar-riff sounds that come after the first lead, actually emerging from behind it, sound really good. That's a cool moment specifically. I like the outro too.
--Eino
- evktalo on September 11, 2008
The guitar-riff sounds that come after the first lead, actually emerging from behind it, sound really good. That's a cool moment specifically. I like the outro too.
--Eino
- evktalo on September 11, 2008
It must really suck to have a professionals musical ear because it
seems this mix has been judged based on correctness by some people
more than the actual sound of the song.
Someone may just have a bright idea to play out of tune for that tuned out feel hehe.
I say it sounds awesom even if somethings not as it would be expected.
- Dark Vagabond on September 28, 2005
Someone may just have a bright idea to play out of tune for that tuned out feel hehe.
I say it sounds awesom even if somethings not as it would be expected.
- Dark Vagabond on September 28, 2005
I couldn't agree more! No one can possibly do it better than Analoq
here! This is just a one-of-kind brilliant fucking song! I just
love it! Seriously, no one can do it better than anoloq! His guitar
driven and synthy groovy pieces just blow everyone away! You gotta
love that guitar! and what better way to end the song than with a
cool little part recorded on an old fuzzy, crackling record
player?! This is just amazing analoq, I love you for this one!
- jordex on May 3, 2005
- jordex on May 3, 2005
This is quite possibly one of the best mixes on the site. Or ever.
I was really stunned by it when I first heard it. The sound quality
is amazing. The guitar is excellent. And the ending is really
original. Really really excellent stuff.
- Pip is uh..... on March 10, 2005
- Pip is uh..... on March 10, 2005
Yes, 'creative' is the key word here... it sounds like Hootie and
the Blowfish mixed with late 90's synths and a carefree sensibility
worthy of Oasis...all with a piano at the end! But I must say it
all holds together beautifully -- a delicious piece of ear-candy.
- Royal Sovereign on July 15, 2004
- Royal Sovereign on July 15, 2004
This is a totally unexpected twist on the original Azure Lake
song... and it's awesome. It's slower, much more mellow, and
definitely worth a download.
The thing that struck me most was the ending, though--it took more than a few listens to realize, but I think it's actually the second half of Azure Lake's song, just extremely slowed down and made to sound like a classical piece. Not entirely obvious what it is, and I like that. Very creative mix. ^_^
- CJ_Sparx on May 29, 2004
The thing that struck me most was the ending, though--it took more than a few listens to realize, but I think it's actually the second half of Azure Lake's song, just extremely slowed down and made to sound like a classical piece. Not entirely obvious what it is, and I like that. Very creative mix. ^_^
- CJ_Sparx on May 29, 2004
Interesting you said that it seems like a rolling credits type
song. I thought the same thing, so I emailed analoq and got
permission to use his song in a short movie I made for a movie
competition. It turned out like anyone would expect with such an
atmospheric song. Really captured what I was going for.
Great mix
- Supr Mel O on March 30, 2004
Great mix
- Supr Mel O on March 30, 2004
This remix is very cool! It's like a victory song, after beating
the game, when the good guy wins, and then the credits roll...
- Impreza WRX on March 20, 2004
- Impreza WRX on March 20, 2004
Analoq!!! You totally did this song justice! After hearing this, I
might take up the guitar. Or will I... :twisted: Seriously though,
you nailed it.
- pathos on March 5, 2004
- pathos on March 5, 2004
Pretty much the entire OC Remix collection is awesome. Even among
that company, though, there are a few songs that have enough
longevity to follow me from MP3, to CD-R, to whatever media the
future holds. This is one such keeper. It strikes a unique mood
that I haven't heard on a single other piece. Ignore the complaints
about out-of-tune guitar. I've listened five times already and I
can't detect it.
- Epic1044 on January 14, 2004
- Epic1044 on January 14, 2004
I generally prefer synths to guitars.
But this mix is anyway one of my favorites on OCR.
The marriage between filtered synths and guitars
(distorted lead and rythmic) is here a real success.
- Coucou on October 30, 2003
But this mix is anyway one of my favorites on OCR.
The marriage between filtered synths and guitars
(distorted lead and rythmic) is here a real success.
- Coucou on October 30, 2003
