ReMix: Final Fantasy X-2 'Under a New Moon'

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Final Fantasy X-2

Sephfire and Fatty Acid collab in this revision of the latter's arrangement by the former. Dan was apparently digging one of Joseph's mixes and decided to rework it into something new:

"...I stumbled across his remix of the opening credits sequence for Final Fantasy X-2, "Under a Full Moon" (which I really enjoyed). The more I listened to it, the more ideas it inspired, so I contacted Mr. Liao about it and he was cool enough to allow me to re-remix his work for OCR submission."

Sustained sub bass tones, crystal-clear tine electric piano, acoustic piano, a mellow hip-hop beat, and warm strings which are at times continuous and others gated/chopped rhythmically make up the core elements. It's a pretty sparse, simple arrangement, sure, but the drums have fills where they're needed, there's structural variety enough to keep things interesting, and the afforementioned ingredients are used and reused creatively - they don't just stick in the same place, doing the same thing. The effect of dual pianos, acoustic and electric, is very smooth, relaxed, melodic, and pure. I like how zyko suggested its use as potential commute-related stress alleviation (even though I have only a ten-minute commute to work myself):

"the beat is quite simplistic and the mood is by far the greatest benefactor of the track's overall simplicity. the stutter is not overdone and gives it that new-age electronica feel to it that eludes me when i'm digging through the CD bin. i enjoy this sort of music, a lot - it is calming in an otherwise intensely fast paced world. putting this on during your rush hour commute makes all those shitty drivers disappear and nothing but the colorful trails off the paintjobs of their cars are left."

The dissenting opinion on the panel centered around the simplicity of the arrangement, suggesting that just one more element, one more section, instrument - one more "thing", in layman's terms - could have given the piece more substance. It's certainly a tricky balance when you're shooting for mellow and minimal to also make sure you work in enough "stuff" (technical term) to ensure the mix is memorable and still has a degree of weight. I'm sure there's *something* that could have helped, along these lines, but I'm also not coming up with specifics, and if done wrong such an addition could have hindered rather than helped. Hypothesizing aside, what's here is some accessible, uber-calm mood music filtered through the imaginations of two talented guys, and I think most who are into more laid-back grooves will appreciate their concoction as is.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
This is a thing of beauty. A love song between two instruments as fine as has ever been told. As one fades, the other slides in and carries them on; then each sings its own part, which only together makes a song; and finally they intertwine and rise into twinkling chimes. I cannot help but longingly smile at the simple and honest devotion made manifest in the subtleties of this piece.
On first listen, many... months... ago, I was turned off at how upfront the drum kick and synth were in the mix. While I no longer mind the synth, the drums are still uncomfortably loud when listening at volume. But both do carry the mix, and I see why they were done as they were. If nothing else, the atmosphere becomes delicate when they dissipate, and this is timed perfectly with the more poignant sections. And, of course, the rest of the instrumentation fits beautifully.
Upon listening to the source, I cannot help be even more impressed. A very pleasant and heartfelt tune has been given an excellent interpretation, yes, but what strikes me most is how much more emotion has been infused. And I repeat myself.
This remix is the musical version of the woman you find you want to spend the rest of your life with.
Thank you, Messrs Floyd and Liao.

- K.B. on June 12, 2009
Amazing. Simply amazing. It's like [insert your highly addictive vice] for my ears.

- Adjust As Hero on August 3, 2008
I can never get tired of sephfire's work >< my favorite remixer ><

- ChaosofRuin on November 13, 2006
This is an amazing song. The kind of song I will never get tired of. Its wow ^-^.

- Blooe on May 1, 2006
The minimalistic feel to this mix works in its favor. I love how the music layers with just the right amount of beat. Great work guys! One of my faves when I'm in the mood for something downtempo.

- Unmei on February 4, 2006
SEPHFIRE KEEP EM COMIN!

- Xx~~Zangetsu~~xX on February 2, 2006
I love listening to this driving down the freeway on a rainy day, it's so perfect. It just takes the gloominess away and puts me at peace with everything. That hip-hoppish beat and piano are amazing and they fit well together and it maintains the cleansing beauty of Eternity from the game. Keep these coming!

- lady zelda on January 17, 2006
djleeroy wrote: Message to Sephire (Who's work I'm very fond of!). Please please please may I have your permission to use this piece in an animation I am working on and submit the finished work -including music- to my DeviantArt.com gallery? It would be fantastic if you would allow me to use it since it fits the mood EXACTLY.
I love this piece, I've listened to it over and over! It's a great tune to just reminise. I liked the original too so this would naturally be really nice!
Thanks for reading!

Sorry for the late response, but you're welcome to use it however you like. I'm sure Fatty Acid won't mind either. If he let me totally overhaul his work, I'm sure he won't mind your use. :lol:

- sephfire on October 25, 2005
This has got to be my favorite remix of all time. Very soothing, smooth, and peaceful arrangement. Great job.

- Riotance on October 3, 2005
Message to Sephire (Who's work I'm very fond of!). Please please please may I have your permission to use this piece in an animation I am working on and submit the finished work -including music- to my DeviantArt.com gallery? It would be fantastic if you would allow me to use it since it fits the mood EXACTLY.
I love this piece, I've listened to it over and over! It's a great tune to just reminise. I liked the original too so this would naturally be really nice!
Thanks for reading!

- djleeroy on September 28, 2005
Being the loyal and die-hard Final Fantasy fan that I am, I was so very into the game Final Fantasy X when it was released. I was sucked-in by the plot, instantly. I simply could not wait until the sequel was released so that I could find out what happened about Yuna, and what the deal was with Tidus reappearing at the end of the game in that ocean. The music of X was wonderful. I loved EVERY bit of it. So much, that I ordered the OST straight from Japan. When I learned that Final Fantasy X-2 was being released, I was thrilled. The very day that the game was released in the United States, I rushed to the store to buy it, carried it with me to work, let it set on my desk and build up my anticipation to unbelievable amounts. When I got home, the first thing I did was put the game in. I was captivated by the opening title credits song, "Eternity - Memory of Light and Waves." Then... when I played through the rest of the game and found an utter and complete lack of similarly-styled material, I was sick at my stomach. That, plus the fact the game was more like a campy version of Girls Gone Mild: The Game. I beat the game. I got 100% on it, as a matter of fact, and got to see the "Perfect" ending. It was a mediocre ending. Nothing like I expected, and I needed to buy the soundtrack like I needed a hole in my head. So, the only song that left me with some satisfaction from the video game was Eternity. I get a somnambulant feeling while listening to this. It's a mix of my song from the game, and it is an excellent mix. Definitely worthwhile to listen to. If I had it playing in my car stereo, I would not be driving: I would be sleepwalking. It is excellent. It is ethereal. It is worthwhile and recommended.

- jorellano on September 19, 2005
This is beautiful. No, no, I really mean it, this IS
beautiful. The piano, the atmosphere, the beats that
echoes away. Those who reads this should download it.
NO, I´m not joking.

- Bummerdude on September 19, 2005
Plastikbag wrote:
sephfire wrote:
Liontamer wrote: Not to diminish this track making it, especially since I enjoyed it myself, but how we took this and NOT Joseph's even hotter "Matoya no Fuuketsu" is beyond me. Man, what a mistake y'all.

I wholeheartedly agree. I died a little inside with that [b]NO[/b]. :cry:
I highly recommend Fatty Acid's "Matoya no Fuuketsu" to EVERYONE, especially if you liked this remix.
Get yourself over to VGmix and download it.

WTF? THAT was rejected? :cry: That's one of my favorites over at vgmix. And this is one of my favorites as well. It just touches me... Makes me feel good.

Yeah, actually it still kinda bugs me. I may try to convince him to resubmit it. It may be simple, but darn it, "Matoya no Fuuketsu" was some fine work. :x

- sephfire on September 8, 2005
sephfire wrote:
Liontamer wrote: Not to diminish this track making it, especially since I enjoyed it myself, but how we took this and NOT Joseph's even hotter "Matoya no Fuuketsu" is beyond me. Man, what a mistake y'all.

I wholeheartedly agree. I died a little inside with that [b]NO[/b]. :cry:
I highly recommend Fatty Acid's "Matoya no Fuuketsu" to EVERYONE, especially if you liked this remix.
Get yourself over to VGmix and download it.

WTF? THAT was rejected? :cry: That's one of my favorites over at vgmix. And this is one of my favorites as well. It just touches me... Makes me feel good.

- PlastikBag on September 7, 2005
Beautiful, calm, serene .... such a soothing track, and a lack of familiarity with the source is no hinderance to enjoying it.
iPod rating: 5 Stars

- BlueMage on August 1, 2005

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