ReMix: Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest 'Forest Birdcussion'

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Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest

Protricity kicks it back a bit. Though still in keeping with his apparent predilection towards ReMixing DKC2 tracks, this latest submission is a bit more mellow than his usual work, with a very floaty, peaceful, pastorale vibe going on, complete with rhythmic bird sounds. Drums are of the swing, light hip-hop or smooth jazz fare, and there's a lot of breaks and fills that give things a light, extremely laid back feel. There's quite a bit of piano, but initially the synth lead sounds very close to a clarinet in tone, save for the fashion in which it pitch bends. More "analog" synth and a defined, heavier drum beat and basslne come in about halfway through, adding some momentum and a much heavier downbeat. The last minute or so features the running percussion dropping out entirely, some intermittent hits, and an excellent opportunity to appreciate the shimmering reverb and overall attention paid to where each element sits in the mix and how each is panned/cross-panned. In general this is very ethereal work, evoking the context of new age without actually being new age - sort of a musical oasis formed from electronica and light jazz. It certainly represents movement into new territory for Ari, and in that sense is amazingly successful at going new places but sounding like it was put together by someone's that's been there before and knows the landscape well. At well over six minutes, I was waiting for things to loop in a fashion I found too repetitive or uninteresting, yet while it's not the type of mix that keeps one on the edge of one's seat, it manages to be light, floaty, and otherwordly while also having substance and direction. Plus, it had birdcussion - no false advertising in the mix title here. Had it professed to include birdcussion and had nothing of the sort, I'd have to have labeled it a complete swindle, but fortunately this was not the case. Great extended chill mix, with a timely seasonal "Spring" feel to it. Recommended

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Who is... Jesus?

- Monobrow on March 14, 2009
I don't want to promote tall-poppyism, but Protricity is the Jesus Christ of videogame mixes. In my opinion of course. He's had his crucifixion, his resurrection in recent years, and most importantly, some truly divine DKC2 mixes. In fact, if Jesus had played Diddy's Kong Quest, I'm not even sure he would have been able to make better mixes than Ari.
Anyway, enough of the comparisons to the Son of God, I'm sure I'm offending a throng of people. Simply, this mix is a gift. It's the highest level of quality. The perfect remix. Of course, it could be because of a bias I have towards my love of DKC2, but I think it trancends that. It's scary good.
By the way, I'm an advocate of the birdcussion. I can't really explain why, but it's one of the most effective, well pulled off musical gimmicks I've ever heard. Freaking hell, I love this mix. And thus, it would be unhealthy for me to continue on like this...

- Marmiduke on March 13, 2009
Damn, this is one laid back, sexy song. Oh god, i can't beleive i just said that, hahaha:tomatoface:
But seriously, it's a beautiful piece done by Proticity here. Clever using the 'bircussion' through the entire track

- Sir_Downunder on February 10, 2009
All of your mixes of DKC2 stay true to the spirit of the source tune while upping them a few notches. This one has amazing rhythm

- a_d on December 8, 2008
This song makes me want to talk a walk in the park and listen to some birdies.
Seriously, this mix was very well put-together, very floaty, dreamy. Nice beats...nice birds...sorry, didn't mean to get all NWG here. Anyway, this one is among my top-faves.

- MechaFone on April 17, 2008
This is quite possibly my favorite remix of all time. Amazing stuff, Prot.

- Requiem on April 11, 2008
I really enjoy this song, I can't help but find myself whistling along to it in the car no matter how many times Ive heard it. Its so very chill and relaxing but with a good catchy beat. I wish more songs had this level of quality to them. Even the bird chirping which in any other song would be annoying is great here.

- Catullus on February 1, 2008
To be honest, I just discovered this remix today. One thing that I want to congratulate you on, Protricity, is the fact how you actually took a stab at making an arrangement in 12/8 time signature. That alone is kudos enough, but the fact that you've put forth great quality and kicked us in the face with down-tempo makes this song even better. I would've liked to hear more source melodies used in the second half of the song, but for what it's worth this song is fantastic.
The Hair of my Judgment: 94%

- Nario on December 16, 2007
You know a song is good when you go "oh it's over already" and then you realize it's been six minutes. Kickin' remix, one of Prot's best.

- Jaybell on October 5, 2007
Hey this remix is good :) But I prefer the original Enchanted Wood/Forest Interlude, 7/10

- Iridi on June 8, 2007
The sounds are great. The atmosphere it creates is very relaxing, and the sound is altogether cohesive. Now, I'm a newbie here and I'm still not too sure what's going on with the technical jargon I hear, but whatever happens with the panning and synths and pads and [insert terms here] is beyond me. All that I can say is it sounds great; but I have one minor gripe. The fact that the er... The warpy sound in the beginning. You know. The fact that one of its repititions is cut off irks me big time. For me, it creates something of a void in an otherwise very full, rich, alive piece. I'm always expecting it to go -once- more, but it doesn't. Good work, aside the fact.

- Mr. Flonne on April 20, 2006
perfect balance of drums and synths makes this feel so peaceful that i can help but imagine bright summer days on the edge of a wood.

- Kozmo on February 13, 2006
fetusboy (from over a year ago) wrote: Didn't Protricity cover this track before? He did something called "Enter the Cryptic Wood". I have no biased opinion as to which is better so, I conclude they're both awesome.

"Entering the Cryptic Woods" (circa August 2002) was never released. Interestingly, the light tribal percussive effect that forms the bulk of his Cryptic Woods rendition can be heard in Forest Bircussion faintly echoing in places like 1:22-1:23, 1:45, etc.

- Poga on October 15, 2005
Man, this is a "Brambles in the Breeze" follow up!
I think they´re equal in calmness, but this one got
heavier drums. Sweet... :P

- Bummerdude on September 16, 2005
This song is one of the Prot's best works... Like the above posters have said, an amazing tune and an amazing and peacefull tune. It compliments (and surpasses) the original in every way possible... You gotta love his work :D

- ReMiX on September 4, 2005

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