ReMix: Artura 'Dublin Delight'

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Lord Liftin' Jaysus, we's outta rum, but don't you be worryin none, me darling man! I knowed we was going ta be short so I brought anudder bottle wid me for I find's meself turrible wid me stomach dese days! ...actually, had a bit too much Merlot tonight (cue Giamatti's classic "I am NOT drinking any f*%^ing Merlot" line from Sideways), so the timing is perfect to post this glass-raising, pub-blazing, Irish drinking mix from yonder kinsman Makke. Top o' the morning to him. Sure, Guiness or Jameson's or a coffee of the spiked, Isles variety might have been more appropriate, but the point is, this mix goes where no mix has gone before, tantalizingly exploring the tender nether regions of the concept of "Irish Pub Game Arrangements" like never before. This is uncharted territory folks... the undiscovered country. I'm actually half Welsh, so I can lay vague, impartial claim to the type of inebriated Celtic roots that yield such lovelies as this wee gem from Marcus, who also can now at least claim honorary Irish heritage as well, if in actuality he hath none. Remember the scenes in the Lord of the Rings trilogy, where Peregrine Tookthingy and Whatshisname got up on the table and sang something about a green dragon? Something like that, with a narrative closer in spirit to The Devil went Down to Georgia, perhaps, and you'll begin to get the picture. Instrumentation is perfect, vocals authentic (puts Pitt's accent attempts to shame), and there's even a "yaaa-naaaann-nanannanana" section, PERFECT for those so far lost to their drink that they can't be bothered to form actual words, much less remember lyrics. This is actually some rather awesome stuff, extraordinarily creative and original, and if it's mixed a little hectic it's all the better for it, giving the feeling of a closed in, rambunctious pub bustling with lively townsfolk and copious amounts of ale. I've never played Artura, and I probably never will, but I love this mix, generally like Ben Daglish's work, and absolutely dig what Makke's done with it. This melody was calling out... it WANTED to be found + hey-diddled with until it ended up a grand buddy/brewsky refrain, on a parallel with Jimmy Buffet's immortal "Why don't we get drunk and screw", and usable in an even wider variety of family-friendly contexts, no less. Makke should be proud that he did the finding, and also that he's built up a library of extremely quirky but musically competent and intelligent mixes in a variety of styles, of which this is no exception. Excellent stuff - no matter how remotely far you are from having any Irish in you whatsoever, you can't be hatin' on the Dublin Delight. Dye the river green and don yer clovers, this one's bustin' out, Lucky Charms-style.

― djpretzel

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

*jigs*! Too short =( *hits replay!*

- WesternZypher on December 9, 2008

Holy Balls, how is it I've completely overlooked this mix entirely until now.
Celtic bias kicking in.... this mix is HOT!!!!!!!!!
VERY nice work!

- big giant circles on November 30, 2008

Found it. Heard it. Loved it. I'm learning that the obscure mixes are the best ones. On to the next one!!!!

- DramaNoMore on June 23, 2008

This is a gem. Not only is it a great arrangment with great lyrics and singing, it's also a clean production and convincing instruments.
Honestly, it's hard to find a better song than this to make you happy. One of OCR'S FINEST!

- Another Soundscape on January 22, 2008

ahahahaahahahahahahhahahah
this is just amazing. I usually don't listen to remixes unless I am familiar with the source. The problem with that, though, is that I miss out on glorious little gems like this one. Makke is awesome.

- Jaybell on May 24, 2007

If I hadn't been told this was a video game theme remixed, I wouldn't have known! What a truly wonderful gem this is! I hadn't listened to this remix because I tend to only listen to games I have played, and this incredibly well-put arrangement has changed my opinion on that.
This is just all-around goodness, folks! I feel like I'm in another country... in another era...
This is what music is all about. Thanks for this remix!
Edit: The lyrics are genius! :D

- al3xand3r on November 14, 2006

irateLombax wrote: Anyone know where i can find the lyrics?

http://www.ocremix.org/remix/OCR01395/
Under the lyrics tab.

- myf on July 27, 2006

Anyone know where i can find the lyrics?

- irateLombax on July 27, 2006

Hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!
How could I have missed this one?
Excellent!

- EmptyMy on June 30, 2006

This is an absolutely amazing song. I love it. Great job!

- Dark_T_Zeratul on March 1, 2006

Very fun. Makke always brings in something unique and cool.

- Ichitootah on February 14, 2006

I never even heard of this game. But this song absolutley has this nice jig that even makes non irish people do some river dancing. I beleive I played it around 3 times so far.

- south pacific islander on February 14, 2006

The game itself sucked, but the music was among my all-time favorites. And this remix, well, it's just weird (like many other remixes, actually): It's that same great song I know and love, just completely different. [i]And everything still fits together perfectly.[/i]
I just love this thing.

- WWWWolf on December 2, 2005

It's official, I am now Makke's love slave. End of discussion.

- TX-419 on November 29, 2005

As I have mentioned before, makke is my hero.

- Kilu on September 12, 2005

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The night was cold and bitter. He was looking for an inn
When the Devil shined before him showing off an awful grin.
The demon spake, "You're frozen", and he nodded to the beast.
"A fee so small," the Dark One said, "can make your life a feast."

[Chorus]
"Come within these walls of mine before the frost thee bite.
Grab yourself a bottle of wine and drink it with delight.
Come within these walls of mine before the frost thee bite.
At me table you will dine; get yourself another pint."

Well, the young man said, "Don't bother: soon I'll find an inn,
Because your home and castle is built on wicked sin."
The Devil looked offended as the offer was denied,
But still he opened up the door, inviting him inside:

[Chorus]

The demon kept on preaching: "I can make you whole;
And all I ask of you, good sir, is your immortal soul."
The Dark One asked, "Are you not tempted?" He said "Not the least!"
For little did the Devil know the man talking was a priest.

[Chorus]

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