ReMix: Final Fantasy VII 'Acoustic Fireworks'
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- Game: Final Fantasy VII (Square, 1997, PS1)
- ReMixer(s): EgM
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): 'Words Drowned by Fireworks'
- Posted: 2003-01-19, evaluated by djpretzel
EgM's initial and formerly sole submission, with Kaijin's assistance, was all the way back in June of 2001 with a nice Ninja Gaiden 2 ReMix. So it's been awhile, but EgM, aka Eric E. Hache, is back with another OC ReMix submission, this time with some 6/8 acoustic-guitar based Final Fantasy 7 work that I think quite a few Squareheads and others as well will enjoy. It features Eric himself on guitar, bass, and alto recorder, and has a very deep, rich sound to it right from the outset. Mixing is spot on; you can hear individual fret noises but there's no hiss or hum and the stereo imaging is fantastic. Kaijin's a good friend of Eric, and maintains this is some of the best acoustic guitar work within the scene thus far, rivaling that of various commercial products as well, and I'd tend to agree - if you've been waiting for an FF7 arrangement that doesn't just include acoustic guitar, but emphasizes it and clearly gives the instrument the spotlight, this is your baby. The bass sits unobstrusively but warmly at the bottom, giving a solid foundation to the acoustic, whilst backing strings rise and fall with emotional dynamics and intonation. About a minute in, there's also some appropriate and authentic percussion that again adds to the mix without taking away from the acoustic guitar - I think that's the real success story here, that every element Eric adds to the arrangement augments the primary instrument without detracting from it in the slightest. Can't believe it - we're not even one month into 2003 and already we're seeing some really great, different, memorable ReMixes. I like it. This is very mellow stuff - conjures less images of fireworks to me and more a peaceful day in the park, sitting on the bench in mixed shade, partly cloudy, 74 degrees fahrenheit. Tangent there, but man is it cold these days. I look forward to Spring & Summer, when I can play this outdoors grilling something or just chilling with a martini. Be sure to check out Eric's website for more remixes and some originals as well. We're on a roll, here - recommended :)
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Bummerdude;70774 wrote: If Aeris and Cloud weren´t in that elevator-thingie(forgot what it´s called) and instead was in a hall full of people dancing to some sweet band-music, this song would surely be the one they´re hearing.
Great stuff, EgM.
YuffieKisaragi;71706 wrote: it's the kind of music that you hear in the background of your most romantic daydreams
I honestly can't say it any better. This is an incredibly well produced and genuinely great track. Great job. :nicework:
- 42 on January 20, 2009
Bummerdude wrote:
Agrees totally.
If Aeris and Cloud weren´t in that elevator-thingie(forgot what it´s called) and instead was in a hall full of people dancing to some sweet band-music, this song would surely be the one they´re hearing.
Great stuff, EgM.
But sometimes Aeris isnt with Cloud and Tifa is or even to be told that Barret can go on a date with you.
But i think this is one of my all time faveriots the acoustic sounds great, But mehs wonder what it sounds like in electric/lead
- Slasher on November 15, 2005
Bummerdude wrote:
Agrees totally.
If Aeris and Cloud weren´t in that elevator-thingie(forgot what it´s called) and instead was in a hall full of people dancing to some sweet band-music, this song would surely be the one they´re hearing.
Great stuff, EgM.
mmm, i SO agree... it's the kind of music that you hear in the background of your most romantic daydreams... *sighs happily* This song is amazing.
- YuffieKisaragi on October 20, 2005
Dougzee wrote: This song reminds me of something you'd hear at some 1960's school dance...Like, as in the last song of the evening, the one you grab your chick and slow dance to.
Agrees totally.
If Aeris and Cloud weren´t in that elevator-thingie(forgot what it´s called) and instead was in a hall full of people dancing to some sweet band-music, this song would surely be the one they´re hearing.
Great stuff, EgM.
- Bummerdude on October 11, 2005
- Mokumo on August 23, 2005
- EntreNous on January 16, 2005
Clockwork Dolphin wrote: Very nice. It reminds me of Pink Floyd for some reason, not that it's incredibly similar, just a little bit (listen at about 1:10, then compare to Brain Damage). This song also brings back memories from FF7... [i]good[/i] memories.
agreed
- PancakeHero on October 7, 2004
- Clockwork Dolphin on May 29, 2004
Always Loving,
Lune St. Claire at yer service!
- Rowan on July 6, 2003
Always Loving,
Lune St. Claire at yer service!
P.S. Luvvvvvvvv yer 600 AD song, my favorite! Cheerio! :!: :arrow:
- Rowan on July 6, 2003
- Annoxus on March 11, 2003
I recently went to EgM's site, and was blown away by the caliber of talent that these two have. I listened to the other tracks they have, such as Final Fantasy Adventure's "Unknown" theme, and what can I say? It breathed such new life into it that I am just stunned. Excellent work. To hear quality work like this brings back the good memories of the game.
In a word: Superb.
- Veovis on February 25, 2003
- Woffester on February 8, 2003
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