ReMix: Super Mario 64 'Fleeting Ecstasy'

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Newcomer Ben Briggs, alias chthonic, sends in a jammin' Super Mario 64 ReMix of the Wing Cap theme. After reading their unanimously positive but at times reserved opinions, I'd say that I probably dig this more than those members of the judges panel who voted on it. I suppose it's partly because I don't think this is a particularly easy theme to cover, but more that I think Ben's done due diligence in experimenting and actually taking some risks. It's all relative, of course, but the blending of latin piano riffs and percussion with traditional trance elements, with some rippin jazz sax soloing, plus harp glissandos and substantial timbral variety with choral patches struck me as being pretty fresh. Maybe not the "next big thing" to sweep the nation, but not a ReMix that seems particularly conservative or "safe", at least in my book. Regardless of the innovation factor, there wasn't much ambiguity as to what's here being well-constructed, polished, and mixed with something I'd say goes a little beyond just competence. This is a fun mix, sure, but while the integration of the chiptune-esque riff (which ain't ripped but reconstructed) might make it seem "light" at first, the transitions here are handled very gracefully, and the mix does evolve over its four minute timespan. It's sort of a hybrid between groove-oriented composition and more linear styles, due to the cohesive contributions of the sax. Check out the segue to a half-tempo groove with vibe arpeggios at 3'42" that Ben uses to close out the piece - that's not the obvious choice for closure, but when you hear it, I think you'll agree it works quite well. There's elements of this mix that remind me of Gecko, Disco Dan, and Darkesword, which are all great mixers to be compared to, but Ben's also got his own voice. Maybe I'm just in an unusually good mood or something, but to me this is a very promising initial mix that takes relatively simple material and expands upon it in a lot of intelligent, expressive ways. Great lead synth action with large multi-octave spanning portamento glide effects, too. Kudos.

― djpretzel

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

This is not only a great mix, but has been my absolute favorite OC ReMix for the majority of my time listening to them. So funky, and so joyful. chthonic, I love how your mixes always seem so happy and free.

- Schneau on November 16, 2009

Now this is invulnerability. 8-)

Subz1987;225568 wrote: I love how you turn a 15 second song into a 4 minute remix.

:-D me, too.
Freaking awesome mix and great job.

- 42 on January 19, 2009

ugh im so jealous of your soloing skills... rockin song chth

- Incronaut on September 10, 2008

I love how you turn a 15 second song into a 4 minute remix. Awesome job, dude!

- Subz1987 on January 29, 2007

chthonic wrote:

Moppo wrote: If I'm not mistaken, the "Yeah!" is Flavor Flav right? My sister watches a LOT of "The Surreal Life" and it sounds just like him.

I have no idea. I think it has something to do with Def Jam. Or something. I don't really know. But the sample actually says "YEEEAHH BOOYEEE!"
If that helps.
Kinda.
-chth

If anyone still cares, the sample came from Public Enemy - Bring the Noise. So yes, it was Flava Flav. Anyways, nice house mix of the Wingcap theme.

- JustChris on June 14, 2006

I love the Jazz, Dance, and the Techno blend of this song. Must download for the Mario Remix fans.

- nitroXpress on June 11, 2006

Damn. This is nice, real nice. The second half of the song is the business, esp. the break around 2:40. Glad I got this.

- MisterBiggler on March 19, 2006

lady zelda wrote:

chth wrote:

lady zelda wrote: guitar

ice Hook wrote: guitar

question
what guitar

The w/e that plays the main tune/melody...w/e you want to call it.
Oh well, I still love this mix.

yeah that's just a synth
this one, to be exact

- chthonic on March 19, 2006

chth wrote:

lady zelda wrote: guitar

ice Hook wrote: guitar

question
what guitar

The w/e that plays the main tune/melody...w/e you want to call it.
Oh well, I still love this mix.

- lady zelda on March 19, 2006

lady zelda wrote: guitar

ice Hook wrote: guitar

question
what guitar

- chthonic on March 19, 2006

This is a classic tune that has been well remixed. its nice to see that you have kept with the feel of actual intstruments instead of creating just a techno remix.
The guitar is extremely well done (is That Live?) the saxephone has been commented lot but is just IS well done. all up this is really really good!':D'

- Blue Hook on March 18, 2006

I like the fade-in at the beginning and the electric guitar adds a new good twist to it while still staying true to the original. The sax is amazing, haha! Really adds something new and unique to it. Enough said. Keep it up, chthonic!

- lady zelda on March 15, 2006

This song is awesome, plain and simple. No matter how many times I hear it, it never gets old, and now matter how crappy my headphones are, you can 'feel' this song. I ecspecally like the saxophone bit near the middle of the song. It's as if the red plumber himself is flying in the clouds before my eyes. For this perfect mix, a 10/10.

- criticalcritic on March 15, 2006

Didn´t know that a fat italian like mario could be this funky. At first I thought this would be some sort of MIDI-remix, but WHOA, it looks I was way wrong. This mix is like mario himself in this song:INVINCIBLE.

- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005

Yo Ben, This is probably one of the coolest Remixes i've ever heard! I've listened to it at least 13 times already and ive only had it for a day XP
I love the smooth techno feel and the jazzy interlude at 1:07 into the song. It all blends together into one awesome song 8) I highly recommend downloading this one!
Keep up the great work chthonic!

- DarthSonicJK on August 2, 2005

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