ReMix: Shadow of the Colossus 'Wanderer on the Offensive (Live Edit)'

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Shadow of the Colossus

Wow. I hate to say anything is "sick" - I think I've reached the point where I'm too old and uncool, and it might even be misconstrued as a literal assessment of health. Nevertheless, I'm making an exception: this mix is sick. Arranger Cerrax writes:

"Here is a resubmission of my track "Wander On The Offensive" It has been completely reworked with live tracks and new drums. There was a lot of work put in by Sixto as well as yodaisbetter and B33J. I consider this song to be the largest I have worked on (on and off of OCR) and I am so glad to have this many talented individuals working on this mix. I really put a lot into this arrangement, and they really made it spring to life before my very ears."

Sixto handled guitars, drum sequencing, and mixing/mastering, with yodaisbetter on viola and B33J on bass guitar. Juan writes:

"When I first heard the original remix Cerrax came up with, I already thought it was a pretty rockin' track, but I really wanted to add some live guitars. So I jumped at the chance when I saw that he was looking for someone to record them. I also decided to help with the drums since they were getting some negative feedback on the forums. Although I'm not a big fan of collaborations, I really enjoyed working on this track. Hope you guys enjoy it, too."

Not a big fan of collabs? Wonder if that's meant from a participation or listening perspective, or perhaps both; you certainly couldn't tell it just from looking, or rather, listening. yodaisbetter writes:

"When I first heard the original of this mix I was quite impressed, it took two great songs from SotC and meshed them together into a pretty solid rock song, but it lacked in a few areas. The addition of the live recordings helped this song reach it's potential, and it turned out much better than I expected."

With B33J adding:

"I had just began playing this game when the WIP by Cerrax was posted in the threads, so it immediately caught my attention. When the call went out for a bassist, I really wanted to contribute to the awesome power that Sixto had thrown together for the live edit WIP. Thanks to Cerrax and Sixto for allowing me the opportunity to contribute to such an incredible song and my first contribution to OCR."

This mix is an instant classic, so it's cool that it involved so many newcomers. The combination of solid rock, screaming guitars, viola, and a live bass all add up to a very good time, but Cerrax's arrangement is what brings these components together, and it does a great job of capitalizing on the strengths of having such an arsenal of talented musicians participating. It takes two source songs and combines them seamlessly - I honestly don't think you could tell there were multiple inputs simply from observing this output - and everything sits just right. Shariq says:

"WHOA! Viola + rock = win. I love everything about this mix. Wonderfully mixed, wonderfully performed, and the arrangement just takes two great songs and integrates them seamlessly."

This is a fantastic homage to the most excellent soundtrack from a very original game, and deserves some serious attention and repeat listening - Xmas comes early, at least for those hoping Santa will bring them kickass rock SotC ReMixes.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
Geoffrey Taucer;586582 wrote: Check it out: http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/question-answer/22479-floor-music.html
The short version: somewhere in NC, there is a gymnast (not one of mine) who plans to use this track as her floor routine music this season.

Holy crap that's awesome. :-)

- nonsensicalexis on September 24, 2009
Check it out: http://www.chalkbucket.com/forums/question-answer/22479-floor-music.html
The short version: somewhere in NC, there is a gymnast (not one of mine) who plans to use this track as her floor routine music this season.

- Geoffrey Taucer on September 3, 2009
I think what Shariq said sums it up completely.
I haven't heard a remix this amazing that can put together two songs into one and have it sounds this amazing. It tops my list of rock remixes for sure!

- Loning on July 9, 2009
this song is awesome. I made a tab with a friend, I opened a thread but it was a wasted nobody have seen it XD, well here´s the link with the thread where you can find the tab
http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?p=558456

- aori29a on June 21, 2009
Its amazing... thats all I can really say about it.

- Fyist on March 20, 2009
Holy crap! I was inputting random numbers to see random remixes. I input 01657 and this popped up. DJP said it was sick (I don't think you're too old to say that :wink:) so I thoought I'd check it out. I didn't even notice Sixto worked on it until after the song was finished. Regardless, this is now one of my favorite OCRemixes of all time. Everything comes together seamlessly and it doesn't sound like there could be any possible way to improve this song that is FULL OF WIN, as they say. Great work to all involved!

- Mirby on July 30, 2008
Very solid track. Sounds great, and the viola really takes it to another level. Great work, guys!
--Eino

- evktalo on July 30, 2008
Amazing amazing mix folks. It's honestly my favorite. If only there were more from you guys :roll:

- JerrD74 on February 10, 2008
Anyone know what chords are being played by Sixto in this song during the rhythms? Or the notes played during the solo parts? I would love to practice this song and be able to play it myself. I tried to PM Sixto, but no response, so I figured I'd try asking here.

- Legion Kreinak on February 3, 2008
Kanthos;364615 wrote: I'm curious to know whether the viola in the last 16 bars of the piece was improv or written.

cerrax wrote a 16 bar viola solo...which i wasn't exactly a fan of, so I came up with what is in the recording.

- nonsensicalexis on January 19, 2008
Yet another nod to the viola. This song is easily the best remix I've heard in a long time; to be honest, I've listened to nothing but for the last two days. The arrangement is really great, and Sixto's guitar playing is awesome as usual. The viola is what makes it stand out for me though. It's obviously a fairly easy part, but it contrasts the rest of the piece so well, and the way it's used, simple is better (plus, it's probably playing one of the two source melodies, I'm guessing). I'm curious to know whether the viola in the last 16 bars of the piece was improv or written. Regardless, a great job by everyone, and kudos on making an unconventional instrumentation work really well.

- Kanthos on January 10, 2008
I have nothing intelligent to say.
The mix kicks ass. I never imagined such a thing could be inspired by a game that is such a work of art. The game itself is subdued compared to most, but when you take on the colossi, all hell breaks loose. I feel kind of like this mix represents the hell-loosing aspect of the game while keeping the grace of the artistry in the viola.
All I can really say is, *WOW*.

- LuckyXIII on January 3, 2008
A rock-song with Sixto at the guitar is bound to be good, however, what really makes this ReMix unique is the viola. It adds something that contrasts pleasantly with the "standard" rock-remixes we get.
Good work, guys, and I sure hope to hear more viola in places where I wouldn't expect it.

- Martin Penwald on January 1, 2008
Just a play-by-play review.
Oh sh*t.
The opening is just blowing me away. If I were a drummer, I think I'd be jumping into the seat and pounding away! The energy in this is just amazing. There's some sort of synthy echo effect as the strings come on, which normally I'd hate, but it adds so much more to the atmosphere here.
Compared to the original, there isn't too much variation. Yes, there are crazy solos, but I'm just speaking theme-wise.
I might suggest a drum solo if you ever decide to add more to the piece. The guitarist is amazing, ridiculous even, but a drum solo would be something new and interesting that would add some flare to the piece.
Viola adds a nice clarity to the piece. If you didn't have it, I think it'd have been seriously debilitating because there's just so much sound and noise.
If I compare it to the soundtrack, it doesn't quite fit in that it's not scary or spooky in the least bit. But that's obviously not what you were going for. This is definitely something you slay monsters to however, just not with the slightly eerie fog, but with a fog machine on a stage...with crowds of people cheering for you on the sidelines.
Beautiful crisp ending.
This shall be the song I either wake up to end the day with, because it's just that good. Congrats.

- Neopluto on December 31, 2007
I really liked the original track (from the game) and when i heard it in the remix put together seamlessly i almost creamed in my boxers!!!!
thats how good it is

- Nubinator on December 27, 2007

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