ReMix: Mega Man X4 'Zero Sky'
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- Game: Mega Man X4 (Capcom, 1997, PS1)
- ReMixer(s): FFmusic Dj
- Composer(s): Toshihiko Horiyama
- Song(s): 'Opening Stage Zero'
- Posted: 2003-03-15, evaluated by djpretzel
Trancemeister FFmusic Dj has ReMixed non-FF material before, from Breath of Fire and Chrono Cross, but this marks his first departure from RPGs into the wonderful world of Capcom's ubiquitous blue hero, specifically Mega Man X4. This is Haroon's typically tight trance, with a harder edge on the drums, so you should essentially know what you're in for ahead of time if you've frequented his fine FF work in the past. However, there's a bit of newstuff(tm) in the form of an operatic male vocal that sounds like it's either from a collection of vocal riffs or was recorded specifically for this mix by Haroon or perhaps someone he knows(?) My tendency is towards the latter, even though it's pretty dern good, and adds that Lisa Gerard "Gladiator" or "The Insider"-style mysticism, save that she's female and those were movies, not games. Regardless, this is a good addition that moves the track along and makes the six+ minutes seem to go by pretty quick. There's some good changeups and breakdowns, though all the expected trance parts are in their anatomically-correct places. It's cool to see + hear a traditionally RPG-only mixer break off into something a bit different, but still bring a similar style, with similar trademarks, to the table. Good, enjoyable trance from Mr. Piracha - recommended.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the I think it gets a little long for just listening, but it's a
perfect length for dancing to. The vocals were a nice touch, but
were a little too buried for my tastes, and came in a little late.
Overall a solid track though, sorry for all the drama with the
wrong version, that's gotta suck. :-(
- OA on April 30, 2010
- OA on April 30, 2010
While it does take a little time to expand and throw in the melody,
this is a trance piece and Mr. Piracha knows it well. Makes me jump
up and down and want to rave or something... honestly something
that does seem to pass the test of time.
I could be wrong, of course. :|
- HitoriJaNai on December 1, 2009
I could be wrong, of course. :|
- HitoriJaNai on December 1, 2009
I got a little confused when I read all the negative posts about
FFMDJ, I'm glad that it turned out to be a little major mistake.
This actually sounds like a remix you would do. Begin with heavy
beats, add a synth to take the lead, throw in some nice cymbals,
add one synth, turn up the speed, get the kicking started, let it
slow down then charge up, go at full throttle, then rave during the
rest of the 4 minutes left, and voilá, you have an excellent trance
remix right out of the frying pan.
Although there was much fuss about the voice samples, it turned to be good having them around, gave this piece a little foreign touch to it. Nice to see that you're trying out new games dude. Keep up the good work!
- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
Although there was much fuss about the voice samples, it turned to be good having them around, gave this piece a little foreign touch to it. Nice to see that you're trying out new games dude. Keep up the good work!
- Bummerdude on January 7, 2006
This song is just amazing! 8O It has made its way to my heart and
is easily my fave techno song ever (yes BETTER than blue sun,
Sandstorm, take me away, or any other techno song I've heard yet.)
You did a great job in this. If you sold a CD of songs this quality
I'd buy it just BC I'd want to support your work! This is good
stuff! :D :) :o
(Edited BC I realized I only saw the first page. sorry guys I didn't read the whole thing.)
- Bladewind on February 28, 2005
(Edited BC I realized I only saw the first page. sorry guys I didn't read the whole thing.)
- Bladewind on February 28, 2005
Dude!!! The beat is awesome! I love it... keep up the good work!
Can't wait to here more from ya!!!
- zenthedarkwarrior on November 15, 2004
- zenthedarkwarrior on November 15, 2004
Freaky little screamy-whistle sound effects... Man. Those gave me
goosebumps. Yeah, the ones before the 20-second mark. Made me think
about... Wait... Is there a such thing as a reploid ghost?
- SixthFlyingMan on September 7, 2004
- SixthFlyingMan on September 7, 2004
Lionaje wrote: Gets a little to ravey in a few parts, but all in all, its decent.
um.. maybe because it's suppose to? when is that ever a downfall for a song? :lol:
- ffmusic dj on March 24, 2004
pretty cool- i love the original zero theme, being a megaman addict
and all. Decent song. Gets a little to ravey in a few parts, but
all in all, its decent.
- Julio Jose on March 24, 2004
- Julio Jose on March 24, 2004
Ok, first a little background. I used to be very much into dance
clubs and the rave scene, but have more or less "dropped out" for
the better part of two years. Like two days ago, a friend of mine
suggested I check out this site. I then went on a downloading
spree, snatching up some 40+ songs. Though the majority of them
were enjoyable, THIS ONE WAS THE BEST, and BY A THICK MARGIN! Long
story short, I spent hours (yes hours) dancing by myself in my
bedroom with this song on repeat. Its that good. I also called up
an old friend and insisted that we make "preperations" to get our
butts to a rave as soon as humanly possible. Lastly, I full-on
neglegted to write a term paper (which had been my reason for
sitting down at my computer in the first place). If you like
trance, then there is no earthly excuse for not downloading this
song. :o
- TheVagrantTKM on February 17, 2004
- TheVagrantTKM on February 17, 2004
This remix is perfect for turning on any party for non-stop
dancing. I love to play it on any stereo at very high volume.
There's no doubt that FFMusicDJ is remixing better each time.
- DJ Pili on August 8, 2003
- DJ Pili on August 8, 2003
I dont like the begining but once zeros theme comes, all hell
breaks loose. :lol:
- The Berserk Fury on July 10, 2003
- The Berserk Fury on July 10, 2003
the ending is somehting I do with every song, sortof .. you see,
it's sort of a song that can be mixed into a DJ's playlist. thats
why the ending sounds like it does .. I dunno what else to say, I
wasnt appealing to people when I made it. same theing goes for the
begining
- ffmusic dj on July 1, 2003
- ffmusic dj on July 1, 2003
I think this is an okay track...not one of the best, perhaps but by
no means one of the worst.
I think the bass needs to be turned down when the synth is playing, though...it seems to overpower the whole thing. With that in mind, I quite like the synths. Ive noticed a couple of other reviews questionning whether they were in key or not, but they sounded alright to me (though Im not familiar with the track) so thats okay.
I also think its a little too long with little or no variation throughout (I mean...adding distorted claps doesnt count as radical variety)
The endings pretty bad as well...sounds like you got bored and wandered off...though that said its pretty good for putting into mixes because of the cut-off.
But...even with all these things...there's an overwhelming urge to listen even more...
Pretty good for fans of techno/trance, but probably not to everyones taste.
- Eccles on July 1, 2003
I think the bass needs to be turned down when the synth is playing, though...it seems to overpower the whole thing. With that in mind, I quite like the synths. Ive noticed a couple of other reviews questionning whether they were in key or not, but they sounded alright to me (though Im not familiar with the track) so thats okay.
I also think its a little too long with little or no variation throughout (I mean...adding distorted claps doesnt count as radical variety)
The endings pretty bad as well...sounds like you got bored and wandered off...though that said its pretty good for putting into mixes because of the cut-off.
But...even with all these things...there's an overwhelming urge to listen even more...
Pretty good for fans of techno/trance, but probably not to everyones taste.
- Eccles on July 1, 2003
Ah, good old trance... think my favorite parts of the song is when
the beat drops out for a few, then kicks back in and goes out
before the theme starts up... though the ending does leave a little
something to be desired, it's a good mix none the less. Good job.
- Zelinath on April 4, 2003
- Zelinath on April 4, 2003
Heh, I was reading the reviews and I was thinking "What the hell's
wrong with these people? This mix is awesome!" Then I saw that they
were talkin about a DIFFERENT mix. *phew* good to know people
haven't lost their minds.
Well, what can I say? This is some sweet straight-out trance. I like the way it starts. Kinda creepy, and all-around better than just playing the kick drum for the first few measures. The vocal samples are sweet and kinda reminded me of Indian music or something like that. They give a good atmosphere to the song. The ending isn't great. But I guess it's one of those "let's repeat the beat over and over so the DJ can mix into another song" endings. Overall, good stuff. And I don't wanna ever hear someone say "we have too many <insert genre here> remixes!!11."
EDIT: Oh, and it's REALLY wierd that two people remixed the same song in the same style around the same time. The lead synth is almost exactly the same too. Wierd.
- Kamikaze Noodle on March 25, 2003
Well, what can I say? This is some sweet straight-out trance. I like the way it starts. Kinda creepy, and all-around better than just playing the kick drum for the first few measures. The vocal samples are sweet and kinda reminded me of Indian music or something like that. They give a good atmosphere to the song. The ending isn't great. But I guess it's one of those "let's repeat the beat over and over so the DJ can mix into another song" endings. Overall, good stuff. And I don't wanna ever hear someone say "we have too many <insert genre here> remixes!!11."
EDIT: Oh, and it's REALLY wierd that two people remixed the same song in the same style around the same time. The lead synth is almost exactly the same too. Wierd.
- Kamikaze Noodle on March 25, 2003
