ReMix: Cool Spot 'OverClocked Spot'
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- Game: Cool Spot (Virgin Interactive, 1994, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): Big Giant Circles
- Composer(s): Tommy Tallarico
- Song(s):
- Posted: 2007-11-20, evaluated by djpretzel
Tommy Tallarico's been doing tons for video game music his whole life, but recently with Video Games Live he's found a way to reference back to all the work he and other game composers have done while incorporating contemporary themes and - perhaps most importantly - reaching out to others in the game music scene and involving them in the event as well. Jimmy made this Cool Spot mix as sort of a tribute, as he mentions in his sub email:
"A while ago, there was a remix for this track on the panel. I thought the source was catchy, and plus, as the VGL DC show drew near, I thought it would be a cool project, as I thought Tommy Tallarico could use some more love. Thus, I began what is now called Over Clocked Spot. Name might seem generic, but as you listen to the track, hopefully it should be fitting. It's kind of one of those "pushed beyond the limits" type songs. Per my usual style, I try to mix things up a bit without becoming purely "experimental", while keeping cohesiveness intact. Hopefully the outcome is enjoyable to most. Also, the title gives clear reference to the site, because, really, in some small way, I'm paying homage to both Tommy AND Dave, who both provided me with one of the greatest experiences thus far in my life last June at the VGL show, where you and I got to stand before a crowd of VGM fans and represent OCR. So thanks, Tommy and Dave."
Awwww - you're more than welcome, bro. I'm a huge fan of Mazedude's previous CS mix, which has a really happy-go-lucky feel to it, but this is good stuff, too - not so lighthearted, more emphasis on the outright electronica jam with synth hero lead and phat BGC beats. Jimmy actually emailed Tommy to let him know about the mix he was doing, Tommy checked it out, and digged it, which is as high an honor a ReMixer can get, really. Jimmy seems to be favoring a lusher sound with heavily processed percussion, lately, and this mix fits that description, with a wide stereo spread, numerous layered parts, reverbed string and choral elements, multiple complimentary synth patterns, and some cool transitions - my favorite's from 1'53" to 2'00"; very slick. Following that is an interesting break with cool chord progression that goes into less orthodox territory for an electronica mix (even one with choral/orchestral elements); honestly, you wouldn't have expected a licensed game based on a 7UP beverage mascot to have a great soundtrack, but Tommy came through, and Jimmy's done excellent things with his source material. I guess you could say this mix really... hits the spot!
...!!!
...yeah. Great work from Jimmy and a great tribute to a composer that's doing great things for the art and the industry.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the I love how this keeps adding more and more layers without getting overly packed. Just when you think there's no room for anything else, another layer of percussion or a synth solo gets packed in.
Great stuff overall; I wish the source was a little less repetitive melodically, but it's still a good track.
- OA on March 19, 2009
For some reason, this song reminds me of Megaman Zero. Either way, still cool.
- BlackPhantom on December 6, 2008
It's got a sort of "wall of sound" feel to me, and does a really good job with it.
The song also vaguely reminds me of music from the DKC games, although I might just be a bit crazy...
- cobaltstarfire on December 14, 2007
Anyway, back to Spot! This is perfect from start to finish. I always loved the music from the special stage in Cool Spot, and had alway's hoped that someone would do something with it. It starts off light and airy, but than builds up nicely with the soft base and the drums complimenting the melody nicely. Then the little electronica bits come in and start messing with my ears...I love rapid panning that makes it feel like your brain just shifted to the other side of your head. Nice tone down at about the 2:00 minute mark, but it doesn't stay down for long building up again to the rapid synth and electric guitar near the end...Shiver inducing from beginning to end...crank the volume and base for this one.
- yellowcrunvky on December 12, 2007
I've always been a big fan of BGC's stuff though, so I really shouldn't be that surprised.
- Belthesar on December 1, 2007
Excellent work.
- OMGitsDarkMatter on November 24, 2007
- Harmony on November 23, 2007
Ive been waiting for someone to remix this bad ass song for... well 13 years.
This certainly didn't disappoint, great job!
- MykeXero on November 22, 2007
Cool grooves, nice effects, and I agree that a certain Christmasy feeling does come across. I like it. Well done.
Mazedude
PS - I'm quite amused that people are comparing this to the ultra-silly very-short Cool Spot remix I posted so long ago. Of course this is better. :)
- Mazedude on November 21, 2007
- Neonlare on November 20, 2007
Ness757;345276 wrote: Two words: HELL YEAH!
This is far better than the other cool spot mix the put up.
11/10
Congratulations BGC, you just surpassed Mazedude in the eyes of a fan
- Another Soundscape on November 20, 2007
This is far better than the other cool spot mix the put up.
11/10
- Ness757 on November 20, 2007
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