ReMix: Snow Brothers 'Go Blow Snow for a Year'
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- Game: Snow Brothers (Capcom, 1991, NES)
- ReMixer(s): housethegrate
- Composer(s): Mikiko Suzuki, Osamu Ohta, Tatsuya Uemura
- Song(s): 'Story'
- Posted: 2007-11-18, evaluated by the judges
House writes:
"This song was inspired by Chromelodeon, particularly some of their Ninja Gaiden 2 stuff. I did it shortly after seeing their last show in Philadelphia. "Blow Snow" is my humble tribute to a brilliant band."
Our first Snow Bros. (or the less hip "Brothers" in the US) ReMix comes courtesy of Mr. TheGrate, paying homage to Chromelodeon. I never saw them live, but I've heard great things; check out their MySpace to see what the fuss is about. Introing with a chorused, clean strumming sound, beautifully pure waveform synths come in along with a hi-hat, leading up to the entrance of bass and a full kit, with background bell arpeggios and guit chugs. At first I thought it sounded a little out of sync, but the whole intro is actually an extended accelerando, gradually getting faster until things bust out. There's a neat jumping-type sound effect panned hard-left, and guits and synths gradually increase in intensity up until the ritardando ending and final triumphant BAM(!!) - excellent decision. This mix doesn't just blend rock with synths, it blends rock with synths and fx that are particularly videogame like in nature, but also does a fantastic job of altering the tempo and intensity in what equates to a continuous crescendo and release. It's very artistic - that's the specific adjective I'd use - and from what I've heard of Chromelodeon, that describes their sound as well. Honestly, not much else to say - if you've never heard of housethegrate, this is a gentler introduction to his work, but no less compelling, and you should grab it stat and check out his other mixes immediately following. If you're already a fan, this is a different sound for him, but it still rocks, while at the same time going for a more conceptual approach.
Discussion: Latest 13 comments/reviews; view the - the creamy guitars waxing eloquent in the beginning
- the chimes at 0:44+
- the 8-bit "bubbles" during the main chorus sections
- the ongoing changes in the percussion (how many players are present, how and when the drums beat, etc.)
- the guitar's farewell-sounding angst at 2:16-2:20
- the piano's soft expressiveness at 2:52 and its level-headed guidance in the end
Such sprightly and cooperative variety brands this one a winner.
- Polo on October 15, 2009
It starts off slow and its flow is easy to get into and very mellow. As the guitar is added with the change of pace and switch of instruments, it really delivers an amazing feel that takes in music of the game and your own touches.
Very great remix and one of the best on the site!
- Loning on June 1, 2009
Even if you've never played Snow Bros. like me, this remix is just so sentimental and beautifully arranged that not listening to it at least once is a mistake.
It totally deserved that DoD first place of the month
Just amazing work, house.
- ombar on December 9, 2007
What really makes this mix awesome is the details. Each spectrum has something great happening throughout, and things build and releasenaturally; especially good is the synth slide right before the piano breakdown. Just that one note makes it so much more dramatic. Super cool.
Playing is pristine and there are some really cool panning ideas and rhythm part layerings. This is really easy to just have on repeat for a few hours, as it flows really well.
Recommended.
- OA on December 4, 2007
I think the piano solo at 2:53 is awesome, and everything after it. Really cool climax.
Great work.
- Flare4War on November 20, 2007
- avaris on November 19, 2007
- Palpable on November 19, 2007
While I'm not terribly keen on some of the synthetic sounds (they seem to be out of tune with the guitar too) and the way they are sequenced, the track is still great with a solid arrangement and a very retro mood.
Nice
- Another Soundscape on November 19, 2007
Dunnowhathuh;344773 wrote: Loved this song when it was submitted to DoD and I still do now. Awesome how everything was put together, great work house.
Sums it up nicely. (though at first I thought it was a memorial track for a person)
- BlueMage on November 19, 2007
- Liontamer on November 19, 2007
Dunnowhathuh;344773 wrote: Loved this song when it was submitted to DoD and I still do now. Awesome how everything was put together, great work house.
Took the words right out of my mouth.
- eternal Zero on November 19, 2007
- Dunnowhathuh on November 19, 2007
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