ReMix: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars 'Waltz of Pain'

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Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars

Quite the good solo piano arrangements we've seen lately, I must say. Turn the volume up a bit, as this melancholy waltz from SMRPG, courtesy of collective newcomers Blak_Omen and Dhsu, is recorded a wee bit low. Blak originally submitted this some time ago, but it was rejected due to lacking a certain human element. Fast forward a bit to Blak_Omen providing Dhsu, who took an interest in the piece, with the sheet music, Dhsu recording the MIDI file, and MC rendering the final output, and you've got the same very fluid, dynamic, brooding piano waltz you see here, which the judges felt addressed all issues previously cited with the original submission. Even the usually reserved or acerbic Ari Asulin wrote: "HOLY CRAP, very impressive arrangement", which has to say something. Dynamics are very aggressive here, and quiet the more pared-down portions whilst embellishing the ornate passages where the left-hand does some excellent arpeggiating, all of which is very human and emotional. This really takes the original and turns it into something deadly serious, tragic, and beautifully flowing, that you wouldn't raise an eyebrow at if it were to play on your local classical radio station in between Chopin and those high-brow ads for Jaguars and diamonds. At least I wouldn't, anyway. This probably isn't going to put anyone in an upbeat mood; it's pretty maudlin, but it certainly displays a depth of emotion, and thanks to the contributions of its original arranger, performer, and some rendering assistance from MC, the end result is truly something singular and impressive. Recommended.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Wow, hat's off gentlemen, true genius remix! Good work all around, composition and performance.

- OrderlyRoom on August 23, 2009
Wow, another amazing piano mix. I don't know which of the dudes involved is doing the piano (MC?), but s/he is very talented. Of course, what good is an awesome pianist without awesome music to play? I keep seeing Blak_Omen's name on some very awesome remixes (FF9 Hunter's Etude makes me wet myself). Regardless of who killed who, this is a very powerful and emotive song. You can hear the pain/agony behind it. Starts out slow, works up to a very awesome climax around 2:30-2:40, then slowly works its way down to nothingness. Very nice, very powerful, very moving. So to the guys who did this, keep doing whatever it is you're doing, it's great.

- ph0sphorousgobu on December 25, 2006
this is my favorite type of remix--solo piano works that take the original song to a whole new level. i love this remix, the melody is hauntingly beautiful, so dark and mysterious, and a little tragic. and (i'm agreeing with everyone else), it sounds like one of Chopin's waltzes straight out of the Romantic period...

- The Phantom Pianist on July 19, 2006
Simply beautiful, no other way to put it.
Had I not been a gamer, I would have guessed that this is a piece from the Romantic era.
5/5

- Mariofreak on June 12, 2006
That was very nice. The only thing I would change is maybe mix it up a little bit with something other than piano. I mean, keep the classical tone in there but throw some other things in there like maybe a solo violinist. Then again, that's just me. :lol: I still give it a 9/10 though. It's a very beautiful song.

- HunterKiller on February 9, 2005
It's been said many times before, I'll say it again in my own lingo.
This song is awsomeness in a bottle, maybe several.
It's very beatifull.

- cobaltstarfire on February 8, 2005
Not a lot to add to the other's comments. Perfect piano and excellent work from [b]Dhsu[/b] and [b]Blak Omen[/b].

- Txai on January 27, 2005
How have I not reviewed this song yet...? I could have sworn I did, but I've been flinging praise around the boards for some time now, so I might as well make it official.
Checking my Windows Media Player... I have now listened to Waltz of Pain 89 times. That just barely moves it into first place for the most commonly listened to song on my computer. This also does not count the countless number of times I have listened to it on CD, as it has a spot on 2 of my 3 OCR mix CDs. Let me explain why.
This song is amazing. This is the second song I downloaded from OCR, and to this day remains one of my favorites. The subtlety and skill with which this piece is played, combined with the masterful arrangement, makes this an instant classic in my book. It stands alone as a piece completely unique from everything else I've downloaded from OCR. It's a wonderful interpretation of the Sad Song from Super Mario RPG, and really evokes the pity and sorrow you feel for Mallow. And then, at 1'20", the more solid chords and volume build express the frustration. I can still picture Croc stealing Mallow's wallet, and the ensuing chase. It's all there in the song, mingling with some excellent piano playing. If I had to give this an award, I would probably give it an award for being the "Most Human Remix." You can see all the effort that went into making this piece, and how much it payed off.
I want to see more remixes like this. Excellent work.

- Impassioned Havoc on May 26, 2004
Very awesome piece. :D

- Royal on May 26, 2004
Such a brilliant little flourish. Definately a real pianist, nothing wrong with this song... it could be like... a concerto or something.
The peak built to at 1:38 is absolutely gorgeous. Very expressive.
Very painful, very good.

- Less Ashamed Of Self on May 26, 2004
I'm very glad you enjoyed it. :) It's a great feeling to know that someone out there likes what you spent hours creating.

- Blak_Omen on March 22, 2004
Man, this ReMix brings back so many memories... bein' in preschool, playing with friends... then a few years later, one of my friends moved away. I couldn't stop thinking about this music (original Sad Song)... I cried so hard. Time passed, and a concussion helped destroy any memory of the song. :puppyeyes:
Then I found this site, and downloaded this great mix, "Waltz of Pain." The title drew me in. I opened up WinAmp and played it. Nothing could have been more beautiful. I love this remix, and have put it on almost every single playlist, especially my CD called "Requiem of Happiness"

- Lizz on March 10, 2004
Arrangement is only half of the means to the end though! Huge props to the graceful intricacies of Dhsu. 8)

- Blak_Omen on February 21, 2004
DJ ætheta wrote: Can't get much better than being mistaken for chopin.

Haha, that's AWESOME! :D Man, Blak should really be proud of himself.

- Dhsu on February 5, 2004
I play alot of classical music, and when I brought this up on the piano my mom thought it was a song by chopin that I was learning.
Can't get much better than being mistaken for chopin.
This song is it, entirely. The piano is just secksi.

- DJ ætheta on February 5, 2004

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