ReMix: Final Fantasy VII 'Suco de Melancia'
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- Game: Final Fantasy VII (Square, 1997, PS1)
- ReMixer(s): Red Tailed Fox
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): 'Costa del Sol'
- Posted: 2008-01-11, evaluated by the judges
Right then - we're clearing up some logistical issues with Thieves of Fate, but in the meantime we've got a unique track from Voices of the Lifestream. Caio came through with a really distinct piece that lent the project even more variety. He writes:
"I almost called this song “Hojo is unavailable right now; please leave your message after the beep”. I mean, making port in a tropical resort after fighting a grotesque monster inside an evil organization ship is awesome in it’s own right, but meeting said organization’s own sick scientist chilling at the beach, surrounded by ladies and drinking cocktails (with little umbrellas on them) is actually the fondest memory I have from FF7. A memory which is probably distorted by the long time passed since I last played the game, but very dear to me nonetheless, so believe it not, this song goes for Hojo: even sick and disgusting evil geniuses need to take a break every now and then."
As a fellow evil genius, or at the very least an occasional ne'er-do-well of above average intelligence, I second that. Project Director Andrew Aversa writes:
"RTF was a welcome addition to the Voices project, and while his collab with Shnabubula was excellent, I thought Caio was really in his element with this ReMix. It's chill, smooth, easy listening with a definite bossa nova feel - a great interpretation of a source that was somewhat in the same vein. There might not be any big beats, over-the-top piano solos, or dramatic synth swells, but who needs that when you can have pure relaxation from start to finish?"
Who indeed? This is mellow to the Nth degree, introing with racing tones, then gradually building a lounge bossanova groove that really picks up at 0'48" with vibes right, comping EP left, and a jazz brush kit over the synthetic drum machine beat. Hell, there's even a clarinet solo that segues into a badass EP solo. Very Combustible Edison. Caio even drops a little Girl from Ipanema ref in there, as an homage to the whole vibe. Fantastic stuff!
Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the I've always had this thing for the Costa del Sol theme, and I've often wondered what it would have been like and someone elaborated on it.
Nice work you have done. I ever recognized the Girl from Ipanema intertwined in there.
- KogeJoe on March 28, 2008
- Vidilian on January 18, 2008
jayc4life;366475 wrote: losing any stress you have the moment your first footprint is laid on the sand.
Funny thing, that’s exactly the image I had when I wrote this. And incidentally, the name “Suco de Melancia” (Watermelon Juice) is not inspired by the juice at all, but by the color of my girlfriend’s hair (which was red, but not actually RED, more like Watermelon Juice Red, if that makes any sense) at the time. Whole song is inspired by our daily life.
Thanks again for the kind feedback everyone.
PS.: BGC, I also LOVE freshly squeezed Mango Juice. I try to mimic it sometimes but all I get is a strange yellow… thing.
- Mr. Fox on January 16, 2008
- jayc4life on January 16, 2008
It's just so catchytastic!
- Jaybell on January 11, 2008
- XiaoXiaoNeo on January 11, 2008
Mr. Fox;364943 wrote: Hojo is not going anywhere either, man. I mean, would you? =D
So true. Hojo's da man. I love that he wears his labcoat on the beach :3
anyway, back on topic, great remix go go go
- Another Soundscape on January 11, 2008
Another Soundscape;364861 wrote:
Sure, this track doesn't really go places no track has gone before but it's a groovy, clean track that's great for relaxing. Sweet.
Hojo is not going anywhere either, man. I mean, would you? =D
I was quite happy with this song, it's probably the most personal ReMix I have ever done. Even tough I have a fair share of songs on OCR, this one marks my first 4Yes post, which (hopefully) means that I am starting to gain some consistency as an arrenger (something that was lacking in works like my beloved "Brinstar Bonsai Garden"). However, this IS quite old (I have a Remix waiting to be posted that is actually OLDER), so it might be time to put something fresh on air.
Thanks for the kind comments everyone.
- Mr. Fox on January 11, 2008
The rhodes solo was really nice, and the clarinet meldoy before it helped keep things fresh. This is definitely a location track; as in, you'd really want this playing at a nice resort while you were sipping your own umbrella drinks, but it works outside of that context as well due to the care taken to each song element. Super relaxing, and funky in a playful way.
- OA on January 11, 2008
Great production, great vibe and clever arrangement makes this a keeper. It keeps true to the original but in a way that enhances the feel of the orignal track, Costa del Sol. The electric piano soloing is amazing and the overall performance is very good.
Sure, this track doesn't really go places no track has gone before but it's a groovy, clean track that's great for relaxing. Sweet.
- Another Soundscape on January 11, 2008
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