ReMix: Mega Man 2 'It's About Time'
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- Game: Mega Man 2 (Capcom, 1988, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Symphonic Chronicles
- Composer(s): Manami Matsumae, Ogeretsu Kun, Yoshihiro Sakaguchi
- Song(s): 'Flashman Stage'
- Posted: 2003-11-12, evaluated by the judges
Newcomer Symphonic Chronicles brings us an extended trance Flash Man ReMix that's solid on all counts and manages in its six minutes and twenty three seconds to go places, do things, and generally progress so as to maintain interest whilst keepin' the beat alive. This is an oft-mixed track from an oft-mixed game, and it's in trance to boot, so - while the judges take each mix as it comes and evaluate each in as much of a vacuum as possible - if anything, there would have initially been skepticism as to a newcomer submitting a trance MM2 mix of this track. However, it's definitely not cookie-cutter, and in addition to featuring some unique sounds and effects (love dat flanger), the arrangement itself intelligently flows and mixes things up quite adeptly. Judge Digital Coma writes:
"This is the way to do trance. Smooth development, captivating movement, appealing counterpoint, and well-articulated melody."
Other judges were positive as well - there seemed to be a consensus that more could have been done percussively, and Dan had some (gratuitous? ^^) comments regarding chord progression, but the vibe was generally enthusiastic and positive. I particularly like that even past the fifth minute, the mix is still doing things, going places - there's still a willingness to deviate from precedent. This is a good example of trance with direction and growth, and a great first mix - even if you've heard Flash Man a dozen times and feel like nothing else can be done, I definitely recommend checking this out, in particular if you've a penchant for trance. Good, compelling, accessible, FUN stuff.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the - SoulinEther on December 9, 2008
Maybe it's just me, but I have a habit of counting the quarter-note beats of the starting bass while the fluctuating synths roll in. Makes me feel like I'm riding a horse or something. I also like how the first four quips of Flash Man's theme use one lead synth, then another that echoes/fades into obscurity (which, like so much else in this mix, fuels the long-corridor imagery). 3:47 - 4:42 offers some pleasing note-timing variations when bridging the 2nd and 3rd measures. And all the while, it takes care never to alter the mood too jarringly.
Overall, this is beaterrific and enticing. As djp says more than once in his writeup, this [b]goes[/b] places, man.
- Polo on December 8, 2008
SymphoChro wrote: It's been a while since I checked this thread out. Thanks for the great comments everyone.
As far as the name of the song is concerned, It's About Time is named because Flashman's weapon is the time stopper. Everyone recognizes the long intro so of course it's about time when it actually leads into the main theme. I wanted to construct the song so that whenever I finish another megaman 2 mix it'll lead into the flashman mix smoothly.
Anyway, i simply wanted to test out my synth's capabilties when i first got it and this remix is what came about.
Teddy Dudeman wrote: I've never heard the original tune this is for, I confess, I've never played Mega Man...but this tune sounds a lot like Chicago - I'm a Man
:lol: now that's funny
This mix is amazing. it is definitely one of my favorite OC remixes.
And the rest of your music is amazing!
- Subz1987 on March 1, 2006
- Adun The Untouchable on December 24, 2005
As far as the name of the song is concerned, It's About Time is named because Flashman's weapon is the time stopper. Everyone recognizes the long intro so of course it's about time when it actually leads into the main theme. I wanted to construct the song so that whenever I finish another megaman 2 mix it'll lead into the flashman mix smoothly.
Anyway, i simply wanted to test out my synth's capabilties when i first got it and this remix is what came about.
Teddy Dudeman wrote: I've never heard the original tune this is for, I confess, I've never played Mega Man...but this tune sounds a lot like Chicago - I'm a Man
:lol: now that's funny
- SymphoChro on December 14, 2005
I don´t really know what the title stands for, is it It´s about time someone made a great Flashremix, because we have those in multiplies y´know. But for the whole arrangement, very nice done. I actually like that synth doing its own thing in the beginning, which later gets company consisted by a two awesome synths. I mean it, those trance synths are incredible, they´re both echoing and fading away continiously, I like that.
But it take some time for this remix to show its real self, 2:32 to be exact. I´m just gonna cut to the case. The piano was beautiful, and the walkover to a more calm and drummier part was magnificent!
There, I´m done, where´s the rest of your hits?
- Bummerdude on November 18, 2005
This is a very great trance remix; very mellow and smooth. Definitely recommended if you like trance.
- Vero on April 6, 2005
- Teddy Dudeman on November 26, 2004
The first time I listen to the remix I didn't like it, but after hearing it twice it was nice. The fifth time listening made it one of my favorites.
When I was playing the game Megaman 2 I didn't like the Flash theme very much. When Gecko Yamori made a mix (Flash C64) I like it more, but now, it's one of my favorite themes. Too bad this song is going to be overmixed
The intro is long, but very good. It's walking to the theme very slow, but on a nice way.
Finally the theme. YES, this is very nice. Nice sound effects, it's being PERFECT. First you used 'page 1' of the song, very used well.
Than the other 'page'. You used the correct sound effects. This things goes on a couple of minutes.
Then 'page 2' again, nice way to come back to this theme.
Oh no, the song is ending, the end is good as well.
Overal:
GOOD remix, long intro but good. Good remixing and a good end. 9.5 (95%)
- killthisuser on June 13, 2004
- xamgis on November 30, 2003
- Ax on November 23, 2003
- Merid on November 19, 2003
- djBOB on November 16, 2003
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