ReMix: Kid Icarus 'MegaloKidMarch'

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Game: Kid Icarus (Nintendo, 1986, NES)
ReMixer(s): Nixdorux
Composer(s): Hirokazu Tanaka
Song(s): 'Stage 1'
Posted: 2003-12-20, evaluated by the judges

From newcomer Nicolas Ferranti comes a cool, short but well-developed orchestral Kid Icarus ReMix, made with Logic and an E-Mu Virtuoso 2000, a sound module dedicated completely to symphonic/orchestral sounds. I've been interested in seeing what a piece made entirely using this module would sound like, and it's pretty good, although it certainly helps that Nicolas has a good ear for dynamics and varied instrumentation. Recent judge addition GrayLightning enthused:

"Quality arrangement and instrument usage throughtout. The middle soft section with the harp and glockenspiel is particularly strong. I'd consider this a primer for those wanting to get into traditional orchestra on how to do it right."

While the brass timbres are less convincing, as one judge noted, this is highly excusable especially in light of the excellent, very dramatic orchestration and the relative scarcity of amazingly convincing brass sounds. I think the tradeoffs between clarinet and flute and solo/ensemble dynamics work especially well, and the whole piece has a feeling of heroic suspense and kinetic energy. Short but emphatic and constructed with focus and direction, this is a great little gem of an orchestral ReMix that adeptly takes the source material and breathes new life into it - good stuff, great first mix, hope to hear more.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

I'm not familiar with the original source, but I can't say this caught my ears terribly much. The orchestration is too minimal IMO to really stand out.

- Bahamut on November 8, 2009

This is very well orchestrated, bravo. Catchy, cute, bombastic, expressive. Brass samples are the biggest drawback, but it's generally a no-win situation in finding something good. The ending is particularly suitable. Nice work.

- DragonAvenger on December 9, 2008

I'm actually surprised that there isn't more replies to this remix. It's incredibly well done! I'll admit, I've never played Kid Icarus, but I really with I had. The game looks like an amazing cross between Mario, Metroid and Zelda, and with Pit appearing in the next Smash Brothers I'm sure we'll be hearing more from him.
The remix is heroic and simply suggestes adventure with every note! By all acount this should be a classic Nintendo theme. It's just so brilliant and catchy, and this remix shows how great this original music is and has potential to be. Here's hoping this theme is featured in Smash Brothers Brawl!

- Moo2u on April 30, 2007

I loved the Kid Icarus soundtrack, and this song does it justice.
The huge buildup at the beginning was expected, but afterwards, the harp and woodwinds was not, and a welcome turn.
The bassoon(?) is particularly expressive, though the brass that comes in later isn't completely convincing. I think the issue is that it's too rigid, and especially so, when the rest of the piece is so carefully constructed. The percussion is sparse, but builds tension when needed, and though I was hoping for a huge Wagnerian swell at the end, the ending was good in it's own right.
The handling of the source is a little more relaxed than I was hoping for overall, but it still sounds good and is recommended.

- OA on December 18, 2006

Exactly how I expected this to sound in a non-MIDI setting. Great job, man. Keep up the good work!

- Krendall on April 13, 2004

I think I just wet my pants... short and sweet.
--->progressive19

- progressive on January 12, 2004

Where are all the other reviewers for this mix?!
This is a really great mix, no doubt. Kid Icarus is awesome, and so is this remix. Great job.
9/10.

- Chrono on January 7, 2004

Quite impressive. Bombastic in some places, subtle in others...if Kid Icarus were on a new platform, I would expect nothing less of this caliber (spelling?) music. Bravo, jolly good.
9/10

- Rucianu on December 27, 2003

EXCELLENT!!
About a 9/10
Good stuff. Orchestrated remixes are my favorites.
- CubeNES

- CubeNES on December 21, 2003

i'm glad that someone finally remixed the first level BGM of Kid Icarus. i've posted a request for it maybe twice. anyway, i'm digging the mellowiness of this peice. and on some level it reminds me of some tracks from Final Fantasy 9. probably just me thinking that tho.
all in all, great work!

- The Instrument of GAWD on December 20, 2003

I like it. I always loved the level music in Kid Icarus (Well, level 1, anyway ... I could never get past it), and orchestrated NES music, when well done, can turn out really cool. My only complaint has already been addressed (the 'belivability' of the insturments falls a bit at the 1:25 mark), but it's a pretty minor issue.

- woekitten on December 20, 2003

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- djpretzel on December 20, 2003

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