ReMix: Space Harrier 'I Got the Spacebeam'

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Space Harrier

Well, let me be honest. I don't particularly like this mix. I've thought about it, and I don't just think it's because I'm a huge fan of the original. Star Salzman sends us a Space Harrier rap mix with fairly amusing lyrics and rapping; the bit about dodecahedrons is truly inspired, no argument there. Maybe the problem is that doing a rap ReMix of this theme is just very difficult because it's not one of those themes that really lends itself to the genre, like a certain controversial Asterix ReMix covered. From that perspective, Star's done an admirable job in converting a piece that didn't lend itself to rap into something passable, but it didn't really resonate with me. The lyrics by themselves I think I appreciate more, for the aforementioned geometry reference (stage 4 anyone?) and also another excellent rhyming of "killa" with "Squilla". So what's my problem? I'm not beyond saying it's just *my* problem, but the way the original is used seems like an afterthought pinned onto an existing original. The best pieces of the mix, in my estimation, are the ones that have absolutely nothing to do with the original, and the less successful bits are those that do implement the original but do so in ways that sound a little forced. Now, before you read any further whilst wondering if I'm just 100% negative on this, I should clarify that I do like the lyrics, some of the instrumentation, and the production. And the judges panel had much more positive things to say. Vigilante writes:

"I understand djp's concern in that there is a lot of unrelated original material, mainly the beat and bassline. However, the chord progression on the bridge is definitely from the original, as is the pianoeyness that goes on thru the mix. On top of that, the mix is clearly well done, the lyrics are funny as hell and are specifically about space harrier. I think it's got plenty going for it, including the original."

I'd say some of the pianoeyness does, and a good portion doesn't. Malcos writes:

"I think this is definitely the kind of original kind of flair we want on oc. I understand DJP's concerns, however, the lyrics are about space harrier and if as Vigilante has said, the chords in the bridge are from the original, I think we can pass this one."

And for good measure, Larry writes:

"The reason this sounded misleading as a ReMix was because it essentially went for over a minute as just original material until the second half went full on into rearrangement territory at 1:11. Once it got there, everything was gold from both the music and rearrangement departments. If the sections had been placed in a different order, there wouldn't have been any confusion over this meeting the submission standards."

So, don't take my word for it. Clearly, that'd have been a mistake for each of the judges on the panel. We usually see eye to eye on most decisions, and there are checks and balances that can be enacted when the disagreement is extreme, but this is just an issue where, while I found the mix's lyrics amusing and well-constructed, I wasn't feeling the arrangement as much as others. Definitely draw your own judgments; regardless of how it plays as an OC ReMix, it's still fun and enjoyable music.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Protricity wrote: This is some crazy killer power orchestra rap.. whatever. Just great stuff.
I was at star's house when he made this. We got rather into it. Its easily one of my favorites from him. Creativity is simply spilling off of it. Very well used original source material.
Round 1:30 is when I feel it gets the most powerful. 1:50 always makes me laugh. This is simply a music style you'll never hear anywhere but here.
Sweet.

Agreed 100%
The middle section is so good. Complete juxtaposition that works. I'm glad I don't hate rap because it's one of the best things ever, and I used to hate it til I stopped being gay.

- Audity on April 5, 2006
I like the background music but I don't like the vocals. Also, can this actually be considered rap? Seems way too slow to be classified as rap, sounds more like reggae?

- Dionyseus on October 31, 2005
For what it is and what it was meant to be, I think it's a decent piece overall. I also think the author has done much, much better material (I'm a huge fan of his Bionic Commando remix).

- Digital_Adhesive on April 18, 2005
I don't know how I came back to this mix reviews, but oh well... I'll worry about the health consequences a bit later. ^_^
I remember everytime I came across a mix where the review mentions it had lyrics, I always got this bad feeling because I don't enjoy lyrics in most songs- mostly due to that it's hard to enjoy the -music- and any lyrics at the same time (if they are even audible).
I think this mix if fairly clear, flows well, and has humorous lyrics, which labels it a keep for me.

- Zenth Relin on April 18, 2005
I actually like it, it's great for a laugh, and the music is also pretty good. I'm not really a fan of hip-hop, but I find this great.

- Vero on January 22, 2005
jordex wrote: everythings great but i dont like the voice of the vocalist, its too gangster for me
but if someone else did the vocals or just took em out, ild wet myself over this song

I tried to remove vocals in the Goldwave but failed. I wanted to listen this music without the vocals.
:|
Good orchestra/rap.

- Txai on January 1, 2005
everythings great but i dont like the voice of the vocalist, its too gangster for me
but if someone else did the vocals or just took em out, ild wet myself over this song

- jordex on December 19, 2004
I'm with djp on this one. I think the lyrics are great, but I can't get into the song. I'll probably go back to listening to Pillar of Salt now.

- Vague Rant on November 18, 2004
Remember the Gorillaz song, Clint Eastwood? This actually reminds me of that... Very well done and fun to listen to!

- TwinTurboTerrorist on September 28, 2004
This is some crazy killer power orchestra rap.. whatever. Just great stuff.
I was at star's house when he made this. We got rather into it. Its easily one of my favorites from him. Creativity is simply spilling off of it. Very well used original source material.
Round 1:30 is when I feel it gets the most powerful. 1:50 always makes me laugh. This is simply a music style you'll never hear anywhere but here.
Sweet.

- Protricity on September 3, 2004
This is the best remix I've heard for a while. Maybe its just because I've been listening to my own mixes, or maybe its just that awesome.
That song rocked.
Dodecahedron = 12-sided polyhedron.
You know, if any of you wanted to know that...
Keep it up. It made me laugh.

- Super-Duper Sombrero on September 2, 2004
Lol, While I'm not too crazy about the rap, i love the fact that it was done and its not too bad. I haven't heard Star Salzman since the Incredible Singing Robot. Star, Have you been hanging out in the ghetto or somethin', cuz this is ill. Man, I'm looking forward to more of your lyrical skills.

- Jonathon Striker on August 31, 2004
It's good. It would have been good without the lyrics, too. I really like the changes in the instruments of the beat, especially the piano part, but the speed changes are weird.

- Wayfarer on August 29, 2004
Hmm it's [i]okay[/i]. Sounds like Star is trying to imitate Ludacris, but it comes across like he just lowered the speed on his rap once he had finished recording it. The beat sounds nice, but overall, not as good as Niggaz 4 Life and Unknown from MC.

- myf on August 29, 2004
Geeze lighten up you weirdos, star made this song as a joke over [i]2 years[/i] ago, and he wrote it and finished it in about 20 minutes. Can anyone say, pretentious little pricks?

- MaGi_TekK on August 28, 2004

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