ReMix: Final Fantasy IX 'You Are Not Confined'
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- Game: Final Fantasy IX (Square, 2000, PS1)
- ReMixer(s): Sonicade
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): 'You Are Not Alone'
- Posted: 2003-10-31, evaluated by djpretzel
This FF9 You are not alone ReMix from newcomer Sonicade doesn't take too many risks, but it's well-produced, enjoyable stuff nonetheless, and I found myself really getting into it. The addition of a great guitar solo (credited to Spongah) certainly helps the sonic variety, and the harmonic overtones when the bell timbre covers the melody are nice. The introduction, before the meatier, interestingly syncopated drums come in, actually sounds like it could be a song by The Police. Some of the running synth patterns beneath the guitar solo add nice motion; in general, there's good attention to the little extra details that contribute towards a full, dynamic mix that's got a lot of groovy stuff going on. The piece is a bit short; I could easily have seen the guitar coming in for a second go-round, only this time doing some balls-to-the-wall soloing and improvisation, and the fadeout ending in this context is underwhelming. However, this capitalizes on the strength of the original melody, is well-mixed (I especially like the balance on the percussion between complexity and tasteful restraint), and the guitar solo just works; it's the type of melody that lends itself perfectly to a meaty electric lead guitar solo, ala Terra. Short, not especially innovative, but certainly sweet. Good first mix from Sonicade - check it out.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the But, as I said, the guitar lends it a lot of impact and covers a lot of the holes for as long as it sticks around. At these times, the mix is a real winner. But realistically, this is a flawed mix with some very clear signs of promise for improvement.
- Marmiduke on July 6, 2009
Disco Dan;232612 wrote: I was going through my "temporary mp3" folder tonight with the intentions of deleting and organizing files because, like my room, it's a mess. When I was judging remix submissions, I'd forget to delete the tracks after voting on them, so that made up a good deal of it too.
ANYway, I stumbled upon this track while weeding out the crap, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very unassuming, and sticks pretty much exclusively to the original, but I couldn't help thinking that I had no idea what I would do to make it better, because it seems perfect as it is. It's one of those songs that gives me chills.
Noice work!
I'm honored to receive a compliment like this from you Disco Dan. I'm a big fan of your Green Amnesia remix, it's incredible.
Best Regards,
Sonicade
- Sonicade on June 7, 2007
- mrp on March 12, 2007
HoboKa;233659 wrote: I know this is off topic but...Disco Dan I LOVE your remix "Heat Man Rapid Fire" And yes this song kicks some serious arse :D
more importantly,
HE'S ALIVE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
- zyko on March 1, 2007
Disco Dan;232612 wrote: I was going through my "temporary mp3" folder tonight with the intentions of deleting and organizing files because, like my room, it's a mess. When I was judging remix submissions, I'd forget to delete the tracks after voting on them, so that made up a good deal of it too.
ANYway, I stumbled upon this track while weeding out the crap, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very unassuming, and sticks pretty much exclusively to the original, but I couldn't help thinking that I had no idea what I would do to make it better, because it seems perfect as it is. It's one of those songs that gives me chills.
Noice work!
I know this is off topic but...Disco Dan I LOVE your remix "Heat Man Rapid Fire" And yes this song kicks some serious arse :D
- HoboKa on February 14, 2007
ANYway, I stumbled upon this track while weeding out the crap, and was pleasantly surprised. It's very unassuming, and sticks pretty much exclusively to the original, but I couldn't help thinking that I had no idea what I would do to make it better, because it seems perfect as it is. It's one of those songs that gives me chills.
Noice work!
- Disco Dan on February 12, 2007
- nardman on March 4, 2006
Temporal wrote: This is going to sound like a trivial complaint, but one of the notes in the first part is wrong. Happens at about 0:33, and again at 1:01. Listen to the original, then listen to this. Woops. It doesn't sound to me like an intentional change; I think Sonicade just put in the wrong note.
It sounds very intentional to me. Not good, but intentional. He's playing the "right" notes more quietly in a different instrument at the same time, so I'm pretty sure the louder ("wrong") notes are supposed to be some sort of harmony. I don't think it works, but that's just one person's opinion.
Edit: I just realized that Temporal's comment was more than a year old. Oh well.
- Ichitootah on December 24, 2005
- I_Love_OC_ReMixes on December 24, 2005
- SakakiAzu on November 12, 2005
- TAT_PKN on June 11, 2005
- FinalGamer on February 17, 2005
Kudos to all you guys who create this great music!
- Dragonblade on September 27, 2004
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