ReMix: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 'Snow Motion'
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- Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (Sega, 1994, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): SkyHigh
- Composer(s): Bobby Brooks, Brad Buxer, Darryl Ross, Doug Grigsby III, Geoff Grace, Jun Senoue, Scirocco, Tatsuyuki Maeda, Tomonori Sawada
- Song(s): 'IceCap Zone'
- Posted: 2003-12-21, evaluated by the judges
With this ReMix, I think we can finally say conclusively that the Ice Caps theme from Sonic 3 has become as ubiquitous and regularly mixed as Schala or Terra, if there were any doubts. Courtesy of Marco from Portugal, alias SkyHigh, this mix is a bit different since it's distinctly in a downbeat/chill style with elements of ambient. Israfel writes:
"Somewhat of a genre bender here - almost like a trance structure as seen through an ambient/new age lens. The end result is lush and a bit subdued...which is a great combo for an effective chill track."There's little details like finger-snaps, synth effects, low-key filter sweeps, an overall unique percussive vibe with strong variation, and the lead melody is carried by a high-quality acoustic guitar with a good bit of delay on it. Repetition was the only thing judges noted as being problematic, and even then it's more an aspect of the chosen genre. At around four minutes, I don't think Marco's squandered his time, and there are certainly distinct segments and breaks here, even if some portions are recycled. At any rate, if you pull one too many change-ups in a chill-out piece, it makes the chilling out tougher, right? While there was still probably room for an interpretive solo or one other layered instrument for counter-melody/harmony in the second half, this is a different take on a well-covered theme that's enjoyable and distinct. And, as Malcos writes, "There's a sexiness to this as well, amplified with the finger clicks" - so, perhaps it could be used for purposes other than chilling out, who knows :) Good, solid work from newcomer SkyHigh.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Decent soundscape, but very repetitive. after the first minute and
a half you've heard the whole song.
I do like ice cap though.
- OA on March 19, 2008
I do like ice cap though.
- OA on March 19, 2008
SkyHigh;43930 wrote: I don't know if i'm alowed to say this here, but here goes :o)
A few weeks ago I made an extended remix of my Snow Motion remix (from 4:08 to 5:35), adding more stuff, like new effects, new melody sequences, a piano melody of my own and some subtile, yet very present, improvements with strong Enigma influences. Since I have the original one in this outstanding site ;o) I think i won't sent it here 'cause you would have two similar remixes, but if you liked this one and want to hear an improved version, you may download it from SoulSeek, my user name is SkyHigh (case sensitive). You just browse my files and look for Sonic the Hedgehog Remixes folder :o)
Thanks! :o) See ya all!
I used to have this extended remix and it was awesome. It captured the essence of the original tune but gave it a new life of it's own.
Unfortunately I've since lost it. I've tried searching for it where you mentioned but my search has come up empty. Do you have this extended remix anywhere else? Or can someone else hook me up with it? I would greatly appreciate it because I loved that extended remix.
- IcePak on April 30, 2007
Listening to a slow version of Ice Cap is something that you don't
expect.
I don't like this remix very much, I think it's repetitive, but it deserves a listen anyway to respect the effort put in this by the remixer.
- Nineko on December 19, 2006
I don't like this remix very much, I think it's repetitive, but it deserves a listen anyway to respect the effort put in this by the remixer.
- Nineko on December 19, 2006
I don't know if i'm alowed to say this here, but here goes
:o)
A few weeks ago I made an extended remix of my Snow Motion remix (from 4:08 to 5:35), adding more stuff, like new effects, new melody sequences, a piano melody of my own and some subtile, yet very present, improvements with strong Enigma influences. Since I have the original one in this outstanding site ;o) I think i won't sent it here 'cause you would have two similar remixes, but if you liked this one and want to hear an improved version, you may download it from SoulSeek, my user name is SkyHigh (case sensitive). You just browse my files and look for Sonic the Hedgehog Remixes folder :o)
Thanks! :o) See ya all!
- SkyHigh on January 16, 2005
A few weeks ago I made an extended remix of my Snow Motion remix (from 4:08 to 5:35), adding more stuff, like new effects, new melody sequences, a piano melody of my own and some subtile, yet very present, improvements with strong Enigma influences. Since I have the original one in this outstanding site ;o) I think i won't sent it here 'cause you would have two similar remixes, but if you liked this one and want to hear an improved version, you may download it from SoulSeek, my user name is SkyHigh (case sensitive). You just browse my files and look for Sonic the Hedgehog Remixes folder :o)
Thanks! :o) See ya all!
- SkyHigh on January 16, 2005
djpretzel wrote: What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.
It was cool. :D
- Big A on January 14, 2005
8O I'm very new to this site but after I heard this it got me
listing to more of what this DJ got to offer. This song really
makes you space out and it just rocks.
- Ramiro on December 3, 2004
DoomZero wrote: Why did you have to slow down such a great fast song? *sniffle* Make a remix with keeping it speed and I will be happy.the hell do you know about music!?
Otherwise,
7/10
- Ramiro on December 3, 2004
Good vibes. Only two suggestions, one probably easier than the
other if I guess: The snare drum and the acoustic guitar both sound
sequencer-esque, though their quality is obviously good. Obviously
getting someone to whip out a live guitar would be nice; as for the
snare, some variation in the volume, pan, pitch, and especially
attack would do wonders! ^^ In any case, very groovy.
- Nobbynob Littlun on January 12, 2004
- Nobbynob Littlun on January 12, 2004
Why did you have to slow down such a great fast song? *sniffle*
Make a remix with keeping it speed and I will be happy.
Otherwise,
7/10
- DoomZero on January 7, 2004
Otherwise,
7/10
- DoomZero on January 7, 2004
Neat interpretation of a cool song. Kudos for taking things in an
interesting direction. :nicework:
- *Drasiir on December 22, 2003
- *Drasiir on December 22, 2003
I say this because I know I am biased towards ambient/new age
sound, I think this track should have leaned more towards it. The
repetitiveness could have been avoided with that idea, right? But
overall I liked this one. The acoustic guitar is really clean
sounding. :o
- Shhteve on December 22, 2003
- Shhteve on December 22, 2003
This rendition of the Snow stage reminds me of the Phendrana area
from Metroid Prime. (a liberate dark mix with the area's effects
surrounding you) If there was another 3d Sonic ice stage this song
would fit perfectly.
- Kadosho on December 22, 2003
- Kadosho on December 22, 2003
This is a nice, mellow ReMix of the popular Ice Cap Zone tune. It
gets me thinkin' for some reason. :) Good stuff dude!
- Nicole Adams on December 22, 2003
- Nicole Adams on December 22, 2003
haha, good call on that tears for fears. its true. yeah, dj p
called it when he said this song has been covered many times. i was
used to the other remixes, and this one caught me by surprise, but
it was a good thing. very relaxing and was nice to chill too.
- DJ Riott on December 22, 2003
- DJ Riott on December 22, 2003
I dunno why, but at first I was half expecting it to break into
[i]Shout[/i] by Tears for Fears. Probably just me, though.
It's nicely done, pretty relaxing.
- Seph K on December 21, 2003
It's nicely done, pretty relaxing.
- Seph K on December 21, 2003
nice!kinda upbeat in a way all on its own at first reminds you of
Jak and Daxter but then you get the Ice Cap in there and its
great!Very impressive! Hope to see more like these! 8)
- Broken Enigma on December 21, 2003
- Broken Enigma on December 21, 2003
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