ReMix: Final Fantasy VII 'Climhazzard Rush'
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- Game: Final Fantasy VII (Sony, 1997, PS1)
- ReMixer(s): aluminum
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): 'Fanfare'
- Posted: 2003-11-27, evaluated by djpretzel
This FF7 ReMix from newcomer aluminum takes a fairly brief piece of BGM and greatly expands on it. The ReMixer writes: "There were some questions on the WIP board as to whether or not this song strays too far from the source material for too long. Considering that the original is a very short looping tune, I had to take some liberties, but the melody and chord progression are definitely in there. :)" This piece actually accomplishes its length - relative to the source material - via doing genre hopping, beginning with an ambient mood that gets into a cool downbeat groove, then goes jazz at 1'23 in a really cool transition. This transition specifically is the strongest of the few in the song; the genre shift is dramatic but totally natural. We go back into the downbeat groove but this time with a nice analog monoglide synth solo, and then transfer into a nice piano and organ break. There's then some voice samples leading into the final, double-time upbeat techno section with a guttural 303 bass. Not so keen on this last segment or the voice samples used to introduce it, but I think it's rather creative that aluminum was able to use essentially a chord progression and minimal melody to build a track that sounds as diverse as this. Relative to some other more interpretive tracks on the site, it actually doesn't go too awful far in terms of original to arranged content (though some of those more "interpretive" pieces are mine ^^) I enjoyed the first three fourths better than the last bit, but overall this is some exploratory, well-produced arranging that shows both electronica and jazz ability and works musically. Plus it has that really cool transition :) Creative, different first mix from aluminum - hope to see more in the future.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the This is one of my favorites. The atmosphere is incredibly
intoxicating and the beat is very well done. I used to just put
this on before I went to bed and have real strange but enjoyable
dreams about living in sector 7... Yeah...
EDIT: Wow, I forgot I reviewed this already... That tells you how much I enjoy it.
- Hy Bound on January 8, 2009
EDIT: Wow, I forgot I reviewed this already... That tells you how much I enjoy it.
- Hy Bound on January 8, 2009
This was actually one of the first songs I downloaded (and saved,
not just listened to) off of this site. I love this song so damn
much! It has such a good atmosphere and the limited amount of
melody is actually what makes me really like this song. Very
well-done and I even like the Monty Python bit; it gives the song a
different feel. I want to hear more from this guy!
- Hy Bound on May 28, 2008
- Hy Bound on May 28, 2008
Wow it was difficult for me to place the source until the last say,
20 seconds. Repeat listens made it easier to connect it to the
source.
I wasn't feeling the vocal samples. Nice production, cool synthage, and a lot of new ideas make this a really developed arrangement, but there really isn't a ton of melodic content in the original, so it works well as a hip background track, but needs a bit more of a hook for active listening.
Grab it if you need some generic strutting music or something really cool to do homework too. :-)
- OA on May 27, 2008
I wasn't feeling the vocal samples. Nice production, cool synthage, and a lot of new ideas make this a really developed arrangement, but there really isn't a ton of melodic content in the original, so it works well as a hip background track, but needs a bit more of a hook for active listening.
Grab it if you need some generic strutting music or something really cool to do homework too. :-)
- OA on May 27, 2008
Whoooooooa....
Very nice... A tad hard to hear the melody, but yeaaaa....
8.5/10
- SakakiAzu on January 1, 2006
Very nice... A tad hard to hear the melody, but yeaaaa....
8.5/10
- SakakiAzu on January 1, 2006
i couldnt help but notice the monty python tribute in there with
the vocals. "I'm Invincable"-the black knight followed by king
arthur-"You're a looney" i just cant help but smile every time i
hear it. cudos, woot, and so on and so forth :D
- Elderan on October 28, 2005
- Elderan on October 28, 2005
Let me get this straight. Is this a remix on a track that has a
length on 10 seconds before it begins on the next loop, and that
those who has played the game probably heard it 1003649,83 times?
Now that´s impressive. I read this forum before I heard this remix,
and I must agree, the melody IS hard to hear, but only actually in
the beginning, then it gets better. Nice combination of jazz and
funkish techno, did not see that coming.
And the voice that says "I´M INVINCIBLE!", I´m gonna agree with him too. Climhazzard is a very cool limitbreak with a cool name. Omnislash would maybe be a better number one at power, but coolest name...err?
Great stuff aluminum, liked the combination between the flute and piano, very real sounding.
- Bummerdude on October 12, 2005
And the voice that says "I´M INVINCIBLE!", I´m gonna agree with him too. Climhazzard is a very cool limitbreak with a cool name. Omnislash would maybe be a better number one at power, but coolest name...err?
Great stuff aluminum, liked the combination between the flute and piano, very real sounding.
- Bummerdude on October 12, 2005
Okay, I won't lie: I really, really hate the Monty Python thing.
It's funny, and I love the movie, and I think it's mildly
appropriate given that it's the victory fanfare and I've had my
fair share of moments coming out of a boss battle with so little HP
left I'm surprised I have limbs. But I like the actual music in
this song so much that the MP bit makes me go "Wait, wtf?"
As for the actual music, it's really--weird. It's weird and different, but very interesting throughout, especially with the bizarre combination of synthesizing and jazz awesomeness. It makes me think of someone doing a fanfare in slow motion, really.
I'm not big on fadeouts, but that's kind of how the real fanfare can go, you know, so it works. :o
- Schonste on April 18, 2005
As for the actual music, it's really--weird. It's weird and different, but very interesting throughout, especially with the bizarre combination of synthesizing and jazz awesomeness. It makes me think of someone doing a fanfare in slow motion, really.
I'm not big on fadeouts, but that's kind of how the real fanfare can go, you know, so it works. :o
- Schonste on April 18, 2005
Huurrrrmmmm eh... I have mixed feelings about this. First
impressions seem to work best for me so I guess I'll poop out the
first things that come to mind.
The first thing I thought was "this reminds me of the Mortal Kombat soundtrack" but... better.
The second thing I thought was... I hate jazz. Although there're plenty of jazzy bits in FF7 so I forgive it readily. :)
And the last thing I thought was whyyyy does Mister Pretzel not like the end? I mean I'm not exactly fond of voices cutting into the tune but it was actually done non-annoyingly and didn't cut... just... poked. And it's when what it's a remix of becomes the most obvious. It's a good finality to seal the deal with so you know what ya' just heard.
Different strokes for different folks in the end, I guess. My stroke? Thumbs up. Not something I'd put on repeat forever obviously but she's a keeper; good work. The intro is $$$. Crunchy and smooth at the same time. Nice transition. A bit too varying of styles all in one piece for me but that's the art of it. Abstractionism is yay.
- Jemnisimi on December 2, 2004
The first thing I thought was "this reminds me of the Mortal Kombat soundtrack" but... better.
The second thing I thought was... I hate jazz. Although there're plenty of jazzy bits in FF7 so I forgive it readily. :)
And the last thing I thought was whyyyy does Mister Pretzel not like the end? I mean I'm not exactly fond of voices cutting into the tune but it was actually done non-annoyingly and didn't cut... just... poked. And it's when what it's a remix of becomes the most obvious. It's a good finality to seal the deal with so you know what ya' just heard.
Different strokes for different folks in the end, I guess. My stroke? Thumbs up. Not something I'd put on repeat forever obviously but she's a keeper; good work. The intro is $$$. Crunchy and smooth at the same time. Nice transition. A bit too varying of styles all in one piece for me but that's the art of it. Abstractionism is yay.
- Jemnisimi on December 2, 2004
Well, to be honest, I had to listen to it about seven times before
I was sure this was based on the victory theme. That's not to say I
didn't enjoy it. Definitely different, and the concept is attention
grabbing (for me, anyway).
I believe it was Toxic Soul who mentioned it sometimes sounds taticky, and I have to agree with him on that, but I found that added to the unique effect.
I'm really impressed with what you did with such a short piece to work from. Good on you, Mate. ^_~
- Babysoft-chan on May 13, 2004
I believe it was Toxic Soul who mentioned it sometimes sounds taticky, and I have to agree with him on that, but I found that added to the unique effect.
I'm really impressed with what you did with such a short piece to work from. Good on you, Mate. ^_~
- Babysoft-chan on May 13, 2004
This is a very well put together mix. <more latter, im in class
right now>
OK. I'm back.
Well I liked the mix because of the song he chose to remix. I mean, victory themes are hard to remix because they are so short (with the exeption of FFX-2, of which I'd like to hear a remix of, but that's beside the point). Aluminum really made it sound good without making it obscenely long.
Good Job. Although you realy don't need the opinion of a non-mixer like me. :lol:
- Zaku II on January 12, 2004
OK. I'm back.
Well I liked the mix because of the song he chose to remix. I mean, victory themes are hard to remix because they are so short (with the exeption of FFX-2, of which I'd like to hear a remix of, but that's beside the point). Aluminum really made it sound good without making it obscenely long.
Good Job. Although you realy don't need the opinion of a non-mixer like me. :lol:
- Zaku II on January 12, 2004
the begining is kinda like sumtin creepin around the corner ready
to spook you....but over all i thought it a very well done mix(even
though i can't quite recall where in the game this was from)but
hey?whose complaining?
- Broken Enigma on December 17, 2003
- Broken Enigma on December 17, 2003
Yup i agree with Rexy, sounds like a good ol mix of the fanfare
:lol: . It sounds kinda like part of the hearts anxiety (from
ceracyst) but i dunno.
Good job. Hope to see more.
Workin on my own remiz but don't rilli have much time XD
- FF7Cloud_Strife on December 7, 2003
Good job. Hope to see more.
Workin on my own remiz but don't rilli have much time XD
- FF7Cloud_Strife on December 7, 2003
This remix was pretty cool. It seemed a bit staticky at times, but
I'm not sure if that was an intentional sound or not. I loved the
opening. I was just waiting for it to build to the tune and the
drums to come in.
When it did, it was slower than I expected, but that was still pretty cool. It became somewhat jazzy after that, and was a fairly calm remix. It builds into a few different instruments, and nicely builds up to a climax with a piano, some organ, some synth, and Monty Python sounds effects - which I found comical, and enjoyable.
That could've either made or ruined the remix for someone else, though. Not a bad remix, but I had trouble keeping interest in it at points. The opening and builds are fantastic, but the regular tune, although nicely mixed, grows a little slow. I'm not a huge fan of that sort of thing, but for anyone who enjoys a somewhat ambient track, this should probably be on the playlist.
- Toxic Soul on November 30, 2003
When it did, it was slower than I expected, but that was still pretty cool. It became somewhat jazzy after that, and was a fairly calm remix. It builds into a few different instruments, and nicely builds up to a climax with a piano, some organ, some synth, and Monty Python sounds effects - which I found comical, and enjoyable.
That could've either made or ruined the remix for someone else, though. Not a bad remix, but I had trouble keeping interest in it at points. The opening and builds are fantastic, but the regular tune, although nicely mixed, grows a little slow. I'm not a huge fan of that sort of thing, but for anyone who enjoys a somewhat ambient track, this should probably be on the playlist.
- Toxic Soul on November 30, 2003
I had some difficulty figuring out just what song this was from the
game...but I got it about half way through...I don't really like
the audio clip from Monty Python...I just don't think it fit with
the song...Good work on the rest of the song...
- xamgis on November 30, 2003
- xamgis on November 30, 2003
