ReMix: Wizards & Warriors 'Theme'

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Wizards & Warriors

I love being surprised. Honestly, the main W&W theme has been covered up one side and down the next, and the VERY intro of this ReMix by newcomer bazooie sounds like it might be "just another techno arrangement" - at first. Then at 0'11" the vocoded countermelody comes in, and it's good. Like butta, really. Anyone familiar with Carlos' original and arranged electronic work on the Clockwork Orange score might be reminded of that, due to the already classical motif being applied the analog synths + vocoder formula. bazooie applies analog synthage courtesy Buzz, some perfect drums that are largely minimalist and basic but get REALLY intricate with the rolls and programming during portions. Towards the end a second vocoded bit is brought in, and the ending brilliantly drops out the drums and main motif and plays the two vocoded countermelodies side by side. This is a classic bit of interpretation that I'll always remember whenever I hear this melody ever again - it's that good. And that's the type of thing that makes a good mix great. It might not be the second coming, but bazooie's take on this familiar melody uses the perfect combination of elements, programmed immaculately and mixed superbly, to achieve a unique new work that is derived from the source but also very fresh and new. A textbook example of how a very explored track can still be given new life. Check out www.bazooie.com, if this mix is an indicator it'll be worth your while. Highly recommended.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
A big-hitter that's tucked away in the OCR catalogue, obscured by an epically unimaginative title and the unknown name of a one-time submitter. Even still, it's hard to forget this once you've heard it, not that you'd ever want to.
There's something special running through this that I can't really explain. bazooie has taken some techno conventions and sounds, churned them up and rearranged them into the most effective, invasive product possible. The result is something that clings to you and haunts you.
And what sets this above other mixes that manage to get inside you is that this also works as something that just sounds really cool, even fun and energetic at times. The bridging theme at 1:30 is such an awesomely inspired miniature side-journey that is just as exciting as the main one. And the vocoder effects intertwining with eachother and the other synth elements of the mix are as beautiful as they are demented-sounding.
This one is like a dream where I can't remember if it scared me or moved me. Or perhaps... it moved me so much it scared me?
Deeeeep stuff. As highly regarded as they come.

- Marmiduke on October 25, 2009
The lyrics are pretty cool and the song its self is just beautiful

- yosefu on April 19, 2009
Certainly the most unpretentiously-named remix ever made. If this is just "Theme," I'd love to see a song bazooie owns and renames to makes his/her own.
This remix is beautiful, compelling, and charming-- as unexpected as DJP says in his writeup, and unparalleled since 2003. One of my all-time favorites. I hope bazooie is still remixing, I'd love to hear more!

- vindkast on April 18, 2009
bazooie;16609 wrote: hi all. i'm glad you enjoy the remix. when i release the album later this year, i'll master it to a higher quality.

i've had a few requests for the lyrics so here they are in their full unadulterated, cheesy goodness:

and if you do love me
i will say i love you
and you will go with me
to the land of harmony
where horizon meets the sea
the sun will warm my love

my love, please leave me
i want to sleep
in the night, don't call me
just let me dream

now you can sing along o_0
-bazooie

::sniff:: that is so cute.

- Trenthian on August 26, 2007
My only gripe is that it felt like something was missing in the minute of fade out at the end...like it was leaving me hanging. Oh well, this is an amazing song nonetheless and very original.

- your the man now dog on October 22, 2006
It's been 2 years since my first review. I *STILL* have this on my now reduced playlist, and I *STILL* find myself playing it 2 or 3 times in a row.

- esden9 on August 24, 2006
Delicious... all of the W&W mixes have been great but this one definitely takes the cake. Amazing synths, a great progression, a beautiful feel and some really relaxed positive emotions flowing from this piece. Very soothing.

- Less Ashamed Of Self on November 16, 2005
Thanx for writin this one!!!! I keep the song close!

- Nowitstimetodie on June 17, 2005
I've listened to this one very very much. I even sat down with my keyboard and figured out how to play it myself. I loved the game, I loved the theme, and I love "Theme." Thank you so much for remixing this like you did. I can't say I love the other versions, but yours is the major major bomb.
And it would be nice to know the lyrics. Any helping us out?
Zipp

- Zipp on March 8, 2005
jordex wrote: This song is so ecstatic! That's funny too cause I thought I heard the word "Ecstasy" in the main melody.
At first I didn't even realize that there were vocals in the piece but I can sort of make them out
"Let me dream?" something like that
1:30, love this part
3:07, also love this part

The most I can make out of the lyrics is:
All alone here
---
And you belong with me
Where the road leads
Where the horizon meets the sea
---
Anyone know the full and correct lyrics to the song?

- Endymion Blackmoon on March 6, 2005
This song is so ecstatic! That's funny too cause I thought I heard the word "Ecstasy" in the main melody.
At first I didn't even realize that there were vocals in the piece but I can sort of make them out
"Let me dream?" something like that
1:30, love this part
3:07, also love this part

- jordex on December 28, 2004
This sounds like something you'd hear when the credits are rolling for some TV-show/movie, maybe an anime series or something... Not that that's a bad thing at all.
Yeah, it's very good, this piece. Me likes.

- benevolensaurus on December 24, 2004
Oh, wow. This is by far one of my favorites. It's just the... ethereal feelings evoked by the song. It's very calm and relaxed, and it just kinda says "Hey, nothing to worry about. Just sit back and take it easy for a while." Only it doesn't really say it, so much as it projects an ethereal, dreamlike feeling that just draws you in without you realizing it.
The lyrics are difficult to understand, but I think that the effect would be lessened if they were clearer. As DJP said, at first it seems like just another techno cover, but it quickly proves itself to be something else altogether. It just [i]works[/i]. It all comes together like the pieces of a jigsaw puzzle.
I really, really wish I could say more, but since I'm totally musically illiterate, there isn't anything else I can add that isn't just reapeting what I've already said.
Bazooie, if you're reading this, seriously, do some more songs. This is highly memorable, and I'm certain a lot of the people who've heard this, including myself, would love to hear more.

- Particleman on November 1, 2004
Bazooie...where art thou? You make Buzz sound more than it truly it is...or perhaps the man/woman behind the machine can lift such seemingly cumbersome software out of it's self made grave? In short this is one of the most played songs in my playlist. If Mr. Bazooie had a nickle for everytime I played this song..why he'd be rich man. And rightly so.
This remix screams originality wrapped up in some common techno themes. It is the quintessential example of VG remixes...combining the non-commercial with the pop heart that is techno/dance. Creamy vocoder passages add an air of mysterium...what is this lament in the midst of such happy tunage?
What could make this mix better? I can't rightly say...my head is bowed before such might..I could only ask in the most humble way for more smooth transitions and perhaps switching in different tempos. I usually play this mix back to back with Rotator's Orb of Light so maybe where this is where this sentiment comes from? Oh forgive this heretic his trespasses!
Bazooie..you must produce more...don't let your talents go to waste! Give me more! :lol:

- esden9 on October 26, 2004
Going through my playlists, I have been stumbling across old old songs... I began thinking that I wanted to go back give reviews of all my old favorite songs.
This song definately portrays emotion and it gives me the creeps in a way, and makes me a little bit sad too..
Vocoded to perfection and so smooth and groovy. I think its just right.

- DJ Riott on August 27, 2004

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