ReMix: Life Force 'Temple of Life'

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The beginning of this mix reminds me of the music from the Serial Experiments Lain soundtrack that plays during the little excerpts about Vannevar Bush, Roswell, etc. - i.e., it's fairly old-school techno that's not overly concerned with the staples of more modern electronica, but has a thing going and does that thing. However, Palpable decides to take this fairly straightforward techno Lifeforce ReMix in a totally new direction when at 2'29" he goes a bit nutty with some drill/tools style percussion ensemble shtuffs (for an early use of such, see Sharky's Day by Laurie Anderson) - if you can dig alternative percussion in this context, you'll appreciate it. Prolly won't be everyone's cup of tea as this brand of "found" percussion can be a little cacophonous, but it certainly is a deviation from the norm. Israfel writes:

"Conservative but welldone nonetheless. Enhances the original piece while bringing in just a few well integrated new ideas. Really love the organ and powertools section, and the thing just flows very nicely and has a good solid sound. Good job."

In general, most judges felt the power tools section did the most innovation and involved the most creativity, whereas the more standard techno bits were at times too direct and generic. Overall, though, this is a solid piece with a section that excels a bit and goes experimental, adding a dose of needed verve. Check it out.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
I really dig this song! Starts up and keeps rolling the wheels... The organs at 1:23 are over-the-top awesome. I think they were a bit too awesome, because I was sad to not hear them come back at 2:15, but the industry spin was DIRTY HARD AWESOME. The song loses a bit of its energy after that and it felt like it ended a bit too abruptly, but I guess all tunes must end eventually.

- Bip on August 11, 2009
another techno mix, this time a little more inspired. Alas, only a little, that is, at 2:29 onwards. But the part is still kinda shallow and a repetition of the material heard before after it without substantial additions brings down the track. In the end, little stands out beyond the melody line which in a techno song you either must love or else hate and fail to like the song.

- maelkashishi on December 16, 2007
this is a decent mix, but really the power tool section made it stand out a lot more than it otherwise would have, and I think that more of that throughout the song would have improved it. A few transitions could have been a little stronger with the use of better fills, but overall the flow was good. Synths were a bit default sounding, but they were balanced well and didn't detract.
Regardless, the more power tools, the better.

- OA on May 4, 2007
Not much love for Life Force it seems. What's this doing on page 29? Doesn't deserve that at all.
Great stuff from Vinod, who's a very consistant arranger who I wish we heard more from. Adds a lot of energy to the source material with a fresh approach.
Glad it passed, although I didn't feel it was a borderline case myself back when I read the decision.

- Liontamer on May 10, 2006
nice mix, I like the 80-ish techno theme. I just wish the bass was a bit deeper. I feel my sub should have gotten a workout with this song a certain points IMO.

- kablammyman on February 18, 2004
Definately a different feeling then Wingless's remix. This remix is more mellow than The Wingless's rendition. I enjoyed the introduction of the drums and the synth strings. The hardware section adds a lot of bite but made me feel kind of awkward, like you were throwing something intresting for the "break it down" section (quite literally with the tools used). I agree with Blue Blazer, its not overpowering and the song is easy to listen too. It flowed right into the ending melody. I remixed the 2nd level (in Works In Progress section - Lifeforce - Enter the Salamander). Palpable's remix made me rethink the strategy of my own remix. =] Keep up the good work.
Much enjoyed and worth a listen.

- !Nekko! on February 16, 2004
good job. i think the old-school techno vibe was ok. hehe reminds me too much of my old tracker days 10 years ago.
anyways, we need more life force remixes grrr.. this is the second remix of the same tune.. Life Force has SOOooOOoo many good tunes to remix. Even the first stage tune is great, although a bit hard to remix. Especially if someone remixes stage 3's tune.. omg thats so damn hot.

- neostormx on February 16, 2004
Cool, another quality Life Force remix with some nice industrial touches.
Now if only someone would remix the divine song from the third (fire) level and I can die a happy man.

- Vitten on February 15, 2004
the quality of this song is very good. Great song to design a remix for too. The bass and drum used makes the remix really good. The effects
that you used weren't too overpowering which allows for easy listening even though the song has a relatively quick tempo. Keep remixing Life Force it's got some great tracks. Good work dude. :D

- blueblazer1224 on February 15, 2004
All in all, not bad at all. I've never played the game but will try soon. There is that strange transition when its sounds as if you're in a factory with that bass line going...just...really different.

- triggerX4 on February 15, 2004
A nice effort. Everything fitted together well and the producing was pretty good but the tune did nothing for me, I'm afraid. I found it quite predictable and shallow. There were moments that didn't flow very well, like the transition from bass to lead at 0:30. Other parts were rather more successful and felt quite good. The powertools thing was a nice idea but it felt a little restrained. If he'd really gone all out, complimenting the power tools by screwing up the rest of it, he would probably have sold it to me better.
A nice attempt, competently mixed but with few surprises, it felt like it was tentatively mixed. Plunge in at the deep end and I think it'll do your music the world of good :)

- nostalgic gen on February 15, 2004
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- djpretzel on February 15, 2004

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