ReMix: Final Fantasy VII 'On That Day . . .'

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Final Fantasy VII

It's ironic that right now I'm more psyched than ever about the future prospects for OverClocked ReMix this year, and yet many might think things are slow as we're posting less frequently. Let me assure you, there's good reasons for this. Most recently, I finally went back and made copyright/publisher a relational field, so now you can quickly see all the Sega ReMixes on the site (or one of those other companies like Nintendo and Squaresoft ^^) - yeah, it's no huge deal, but it's still the type of thing that makes sense, saves time in the long run, and does add some extra value to the database. T-Shirts will also be available for purchase VERY soon - a project over a year in the making, finally seeing the light of day. My point is that these things take some extra time and do affect the number of mixes posted, but are long overdue and beneficial to the site in numerous ways. Right then - this here is Russell Cox's latest submission to OCR, though it predates his more recent tracks and has just taken awhile to see the light of day here. It's a little different from his other pieces - more deliberate, and while not minimalistic is pared-down in comparison. The majority of the track is cinematic, flowing harp and strings in 3/4 with oboe and horn appearingly intermittently. Things get more dramatic towards the end, and there's some mean old dissonance that works very well in shaking the listener out of any percieved safety. What I enjoy most here is the subtlety - everything's right there in front of you, sure, but you have to listen to each nuance, each dynamic, to fully appreciate the depth. I also love some of the chord changes and intervals and the instrumentation Russell's chosen. I find this ReMix deceptively good, something that warrants listening and relistening to get everything out of. Glad Russell decided to send it in, and I think it adds depth not only to our collection of Final Fantasy 7 ReMixes, but FF at large and Russell's ouvre as well. Recommended.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This is beautiful. Simply beautiful.
The work of a master, nothing less.

I didn't notice at first, but the second time I listened to this I heard the flow into the Main Theme of Final Fantasy VII and I absolutely loved it!

10/10

- sefirosu on January 27, 2009
I had this piece playing when someone who doesn't know much about video games walked in the room. They asked what movie this was from so they could buy the soundtrack. :D
I have a short playlist of particularly beautiful and meaningful OCReMixes, and this was one of the first on the list. Very well done!

- Arwen on December 21, 2007
This is a great orchestral piece, rich in harmonies, full of emotion, great use of each section of the orchestra, and it never ceases to maintain the dark yet beautiful setting of FFVII. Keep these coming, Russel!

- lady zelda on October 27, 2006
Wow can't believe I missed this one. This really brings me back to FFVII. Excellente. This has got me even more excited about the FFVII proj.
Def one Mr. Cox's best. Tons of emotion and variation, this piece really hits you from all angles and keeps things fresh.

- avaris on October 26, 2006
Songs great, But i do detect abit of final fantasy 9's tune in there, the start of this mix is the ff9 ost branbal villiage ya?

- Slasher on December 16, 2005
Forgot to look at the remixer name when I downloaded this, so when I read pretzeldude´s review, then Russel shows up, and I jumpes of surprise. Cox has always been good at orchestrics, this is no exception, this piece is great. Strings that indicates fear and sorrow, and a horn that gives this remix some more power to it, and the HARP, that is just DUDE. It´s calm, comforting, and most of all beautiful. RC has really catched the mood of this song and made into a mix for everybody to see, thanks fer that Russeldude, thank you.

- Bummerdude on October 18, 2005
This is a superb remix that really captures that weird nervous feeling you get in Midgar. Or maybe that's just me. :D I did think that Russell could've done a little more by the way of melody, but this is still a great song.

- ghaleon on February 1, 2005
awsome remix. It keeps the familiar feeling you get from FF7 and it makes it grow inside you into an exciting new love for the game.

- Mercenary104 on October 11, 2004
Blue_Drac wrote: Extremely touching and musically well done. The emotion and flavour of this piece grabs the soul and trancends ordinary words.
Technically, there is seems to be glaring error at approximately 1:28 to 1:31 where a looped sample seems to be re-played. The oboe comes back in after a cymbal buildup very quietly and unexpectedly and it seems out of place. This may only be my copy that has this error, so if you don't hear it, blame my ears.

I never noticed that before.
Woah.

- Poiso on October 10, 2004
Extremely touching and musically well done. The emotion and flavour of this piece grabs the soul and trancends ordinary words.
Technically, there is seems to be glaring error at approximately 1:28 to 1:31 where a looped sample seems to be re-played. The oboe comes back in after a cymbal buildup very quietly and unexpectedly and it seems out of place. This may only be my copy that has this error, so if you don't hear it, blame my ears.

- Blue_Drac on October 4, 2004
This is by far one of the most touching and beautiful pieces of music I've listened to. The consistent, quiet background parts aren't overpowering the melody, and the harmony of the main part with the background is wonderfully done. There's just enough variety to keep one interested, and everything is so well planned out. A plethora of instrument types work very well here, too. And that single sickening chord toward the end is enough to keep anyone awake for a good hour at a time. Orchestral music with this many parts isn't by any means easy to work with, but this is dead-on to my ears.
Personally, I think you nailed this one. Amazing job.

- Neonatrias on September 13, 2004
WHOA... just W H O A!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Ok.. after i got past that initial "WHOA" thingy.... I'd like to point out some things that I dont like... i just have trouble thinking of them.. uhh.. well... uhh...... well.. there's really nothing I DONT like.. good job :) I've always loved orchastral remixes and this is just freaking AWESOME.

- f00fbug on July 2, 2004
"cheshirecatposer" wrote:
sgtrama wrote: Russell Cox. Man. Musician. Genius.

Oh man - this is one of the best songs in the whole game. Russell Cox makes a perfect background part for the best story in all of video games - excellent! The man is incredible.
:twisted:


- the prophet of mephisto on April 21, 2004
Wow, this song brings back memories. Russel did an EXCELLENT job remixing this baby. It's pure, in emotion, power, and majesty.
It really captures Cloud's exposition, in crystal clear musical form. I just cannot imagine a better job than what Russel has already done with this. It's breath-taking, and awe-inspiring.

- Gothic Rose on January 2, 2004
Very relaxing. To me, it just sounds like an orchestral version of the original song, which isn't a bad thing. It rekindles memories of those terrible, heartbreaking times in FF7. Very emotional and very epic.

- Air Man on December 31, 2003

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