ReMix: Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals 'Turbid Guidance'

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Lufia II: Rise of the Sinistrals

Wow. Ever since Faze's first submission, from the first Lufia, I've been looking forward to the follow-up. It's arrived, in a major way, and Lufia fans, RPG fans, and lovers of good music in general are in for a treat. Faze takes on the same theme both myself and mp have mixed, in a style probably closer to the former but very much its own, unique animal. Introing with swirling ambient pads and some backwards effects, the semi-hip-hop drumbeat slowly fades in until piano arpeggio enters around 0'46", with a synth string rendition of the melody following soon after. It's at 1'50" or thereabouts, however, where a masterful acoustic guitar solo with a spanish/flamenco sorta sound to it takes over, and you wet your pants. Well, perhaps if you have good bladder control you'll merely think about doing so, but this is good stuff. With an already high-quality backdrop that shines in its own right, adding a guitar solo of this caliber really sets the mix over the top - kudos to Faze for a great, classic rendition of this track. It still reminds me of the main slow theme from The Terminator, every time I hear it, but that's not necessarily a bad thing (god I hope T3 doesn't suck)... at any rate, this one's a must-download, just as good if not better than Faze's impressive first submission, and comes highly recommended. 'Nuff said.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This has been on my playlist for years, and it's good stuff. Great epically atmospheric main section, with a cool acoustic guitar solo. Great original theme, and a nice rendition of this.
Modulation was a nice touch and kept it building. This is a super good remix. :-)

- OA on June 24, 2009
I wasn't a huge fan of the key change later on, but it grew on me. Solid interpretation. This laid down a nice subdued groove but definitely added a lot more substance and emotional weight compared to the SNES original. Nice work from Eric that holds up very well; good job.

- Liontamer on January 19, 2008
Wow...I know this is a lil late but wow....I really wish that I could change some of the song in game with stuff like this....it would definately add mass replay value to my older games

- maniacalsephiroth on May 15, 2006
I owe this remix a lot, if I hadn't heard it I would have never ran to the game store to pick up Lufia 1 & 2. This remix does the orignal more than justice. I never really thought of Terminator, but now that you mention it. Anyway's this track not only got me on the bandwagon of one of the best RPG series ever (IMO), it still fills me with love for the music everytime I listen. Thank you Faze.

- nikstar on January 3, 2006
Definitely does sound a bit like the Terminator theme. Still a 5/5 star on my winamp list of OCR remixes.

- Dionyseus on October 31, 2005
Awesome...just incredible.
I could hear the Terminator theme almost...and given how many times I've listened to that (because it kicks so much arse) that has to be a good thing, though it does tend to lend the remix a forlorn feel, if you know what I mean. Still, excellent, and a great piece just before sleeping.

- BlueMage on December 20, 2004
Lovely slow melodic piece.. I had to check what turbid means in the dictionary, nice title. Lufia 2 was not a game I liked much but I did very much enjoy its music. It's as if this piece takes you on a bit of a journey, quite mysterious.. top effort!

- Dr. Wily on October 19, 2004
Very very soulful and melodic. nice one.

- ESHbyESH on February 5, 2004
Yeah this song always gets my skin tingling.

- Blake on November 23, 2003
Been listening to this one about 3-4 times a week for several months and have not gotten tired of it.
At first I didn't like it as much as the previous Lufia remix, but now I see the light. It's a great song to listen to in the early morning, as the first 10 seconds totally make me think sunrise and the initial stretch when you get out of bed.
The guitar part is wicked cool and makes me want more.

- esden9 on November 23, 2003
This track was definitely very hypnotic, although I had a tough time trying to figure out what song this was. As I listen to it, it doesn't sound familiar until around 0:40.. I think that this song is overmixed though. Good work, but this song's been done too much, you know? :cry:

- Shhteve on May 19, 2003
This song is amazing. I especially love the low, rich bass and the reverb piano.

- commanderkoo on May 19, 2003
There are not enough words to say what a great piece of music this is =) Maybe im just that kind of person, but its fantastic!

- Toneyhai on May 14, 2003
The very beginning sounds like the opening to "Mr. Roboto". Just an observation.

- Dread Pirate Salty Pete on May 8, 2003
I like this a lot - very nicely done. Oh yeah, and it does remind me of the Terminator theme too :D

- Keithius on May 6, 2003

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