ReMix: Super Hang-On 'Smooth Ride'
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- Game: Super Hang-On (Sega, 1989, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): Malcos
- Composer(s): Katsuhiro Hayashi, Koichi Namiki
- Song(s): 'Outride a Crisis'
- Posted: 2003-02-20, evaluated by the judges
After a hiatus in Sin City, aka Las Vegas, I'm back with a couple ReMixes to post. Had a good time, overall - didn't win or lose much, but did catch the 'Star Trek Experience' at the Hilton, which for even a mild Trekkie is pretty cool. Brought home some "Romulan Ale", which disappointingly tastes like really shitty beer (think San Miguel) with a load of blue food coloring. Of course, it was 65+ degrees there, and I had to return here to Virginia and dig myself out of almost two feet of snow :( So, that explains the brief lapse in mixes, but tonight we'll just pick right back up, first with a hip-hopish mix from Sega's super follow-up to the classic cycle racer 'Hang-On' from Malcos. We haven't heard from Malcos since May of last year, and while this isn't his strongest material to date, it's different, it's good, and it's great to see him mixing again. As mentioned, this is more jazz/hip-hop, a change of pace from his usual smooth techno fare. A contemporary drum kit & pattern, upright acoustic bass, and both electric and acoustic pianos comprise the rather spartan assortment of instruments - easily could have been a monosynth solo with tasty portamento or something of that nature, but Malcos keeps it more reserved. Essentially, while the overall arrangement, mixing, and instrumentation are solid, with a nice choice on the reverb in particular, you have to follow both the pianos pretty closely to pick up the variation and progression, otherwise things can sound repetitive. Judges noted this, and I think it's a fair comment to make - while certainly it's laid-back stuff, something towards the end - another instrument or mixing alteration or dramatic addition/subtraction or key change - could have helped add some direction. That quibble aside, I like what Malcos has to offer in the jazz/hip-hop arena quite a bit. The upright bassline especially is tight and really completes the groove - something with less motion would have been very detrimental, so it's good this important element was covered well. I would love to have heard some call-and-answer 'dueling banjos' style tradeoffs between the acoustic and electric piano - restraint is good, and as I often note is not my personal strength - but this could be a bit too restrained. Bodes well for the future, and is totally worth your time and very mellow chill music :)
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the This mix has a chill and windswept vibe to it, and works equally well as background music, or driving music. The hip hop groove and open structure would also lend itself really well to some lyrics, either sung or rapped.
It's a bit more nostalgic sounding than what you'd imagine to be "motorcycle music", and more emotional. I love the bass and the syncopated wide strings, and the beat is really nice as well. All the components really fit together here to create something thats eminently listenable.
I really like this one, be sure to check it out.
- OA on July 26, 2007
- shrimpchips on September 30, 2004
After listening to a large random playlist of remixes, this remix immediately stood out. that probably tells ya something hehe.
I love how the bass REALLY packs a bunch btw.
anyway, im really hoping you continue this style of music. I really enjoy it.
- neostormx on March 8, 2003
I knew that I had to cover this track eventually, as Super Hang On was the first game I ever put into my megadrive.
K-Wix, I do agree, it is a little static compared to my previous stuff, but like I said, I was just too laid back that day! Hope you enjoy.
- Malcos on February 21, 2003
And i'd want to hear your stuff no matter what, Dale. you own.
- neostormx on February 20, 2003
I'm arranging this exact song right now. Its cool though, your's is much better.
This is very nice. Very crafty and smooth. Nice 'woodwork' as I like to call it. More like this plz
dale
- DaleNorth on February 20, 2003
0:01 - Interesting...
0:10 - Boom. The beat is almost too damn good. Excellent work. Piano works fairly well also.
0:33 - Deffinitely diggin' the vibe...
1:00 - While the vibe is certainly diggable, The Piano could use sommore work.
1:17 - This piece could use a bit more expression.. While it sounds beautiful.. i still think the piano could use a bit more work.
1:57 - Excellent Change here. love the change-up. Mm.. Delicious.
2:07 - While this song is Great. my biggest note is that its fairly static, it doesnt change as a whole too much, i mean, sure there are the occassional shifts, but that mood stays the same the entire time, and while thats typically not a bad thing, i find that after a few listens, those SAME CHORDS in the backround get Dreadfully old, to the point of where they drown out that beautiful supportive lead and medly.
3:10 - Diggin' the beat though, The beat is probably the highlight for me, it shows flavor, emotion, and it helps bring the song to life more than *any* element for me. And as for the ending .. ugh. it works. i mean, it fits the mix in an okay way, and i deem it usable, but. I Certainly think that it could've been far better.
- k-wix on February 20, 2003
However here I must say that a fade out ending worked well. Malcos... Super Hang On... SO FREAKING HAPPY! :D I've been seriously contemplating a Super Hang On mix myself lately, so I've been listening to the gyms a lot. That makes me appreciate this all the more. The hip hop style with a laid back feel is incredible. This is going to get a lot of playing time in my Winamp guarenteed. :D
- reelmojo on February 20, 2003
- Joe Redifer on February 20, 2003
neway.. good stuff malcos, ive been looking for something like this for a while. and what AP was saying... i definately coulda heard a xylophone solo going on.. but since u had the piano going on too, maybe it woulda been a stretch. but i think some kinda -phone/bells thing would have sounded great ;)
- SsaiskK on February 20, 2003
djpretzel wrote: [b]I don't get the seemingly widespread disrespect of fading out for an ending. [/b]
You have a good point. I don't like fadeout endings. It's my opinion, and I don't find them as enjoyable as something with a definite end most of the time. I suppose I shouldn't go "Fadeout ending ARRRGG!" or something. I guess I'll respect it, but still not like it.
- sgx on February 20, 2003
- ffmusic dj on February 20, 2003
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