ReMix: NiGHTS into dreams... 'The Polar Express'
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- Game: NiGHTS into dreams... (Sega, 1996, SAT)
- ReMixer(s): DCT
- Composer(s): Fumie Kumatani, Naofumi Hataya, Tomoko Sasaki
- Song(s): 'Take The Snow Train'
- Posted: 2010-12-01, evaluated by djpretzel
DCT contributes our second OILD ReMix, this time from cult classic NiGHTS into Dreams..., which should make the Saturn faithful among you happy. Even if you've never had the pleasure, Duane's cooked up a chill-yet-warm R&B jam with major-key Winter Holiday feelin' that's pretty darn accessible. Electric piano is front and center, with wide, ambient pads that stretch across the soundscape juxtaposed against clean, close percussion, snaps, and acoustic piano. The contrast between all the closer elements and the wide, distant, expansive & frosty pads is beautiful, and the overall arrangement just feels very comfortable - definitely the welcoming, festive type of ice stage, as opposed to the frustratingly difficult, barren wasteland of platforming challenge. Not much more to say, really - solid arrangement, approachable and enjoyable production... this is basically a jam that's right on time: seasonal, upbeat, unoffensive, and smooth. Excellent stuff from DCT, great follow-up to his MMX5 ReMix, and a wonderful contribution to Obligatory Ice Level Day!
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the This is a perfect track for Ice Day, and really, what more can you
ask for with light, whimsical themes than NiGHTS? This really could
be used for a wide overhead view of the polar express or just a
vast winter wonderland at night. So smooth and calming, and a nice
melody along with it. Terrific.
- Crulex on September 25, 2012
- Crulex on September 25, 2012
This has a nice, airy, snowy, laid back atmosphere; it really
strongly evokes a nice image of a vast, pristine snowfield. The
echoing sleigh bells and snaps really do add a lot to this mix;
especially like djp said, the contrast between the clarity of the
beats versus the muted synths really make this fun to listen to. My
only issue with this is that the beats are just a little too
loud/prominent and overshadow the melody slightly (or the melody is
too quiet, same difference). Other than that this is just good
music
*puts on sunglasses*
to chill out to.
- 42 on December 28, 2010
*puts on sunglasses*
to chill out to.
- 42 on December 28, 2010
Smooth, relaxed, chill, laid-back, peaceful...there are my
adjectives that can be used to describe this remix.
Loving the train fx in the beginning. Piano sounds fine to me, btw.
A perfect fit for winter [i]and[/i] christmas.
- Martin Penwald on December 26, 2010
Loving the train fx in the beginning. Piano sounds fine to me, btw.
A perfect fit for winter [i]and[/i] christmas.
- Martin Penwald on December 26, 2010
Holy holy holy crud, I have been waiting SO LONG for a NiGHTS remix
that wasn't of Gate of your Dreams (or... think there was one other
one, but I didn't like it for some reason? Eh, I'll have to
re-check)! I fell in love with Frozen Bell when I first heard it on
the demo disc that came with our Saturn, and the full game itself
and its entire soundtrack has been among my top 3 for years.
This remix totally does it justice, too. It stays close enough to the source to make it just as enjoyable, but adds a real mellow twist to it. Instant download, instant favorite. Thank you SO MUCH for remixing this AND for putting it up on the site, you guys! <3
- LunaYoshi on December 14, 2010
This remix totally does it justice, too. It stays close enough to the source to make it just as enjoyable, but adds a real mellow twist to it. Instant download, instant favorite. Thank you SO MUCH for remixing this AND for putting it up on the site, you guys! <3
- LunaYoshi on December 14, 2010
This arrangement is deceptively simple, so the groove and the vibe
really carries this song. Honestly, when you're going for this kind
of chillout feel, you don't need to go all-out with the
instrumentation. I do feel like the piano is a little weak and
could use some more tightening on the humanization level, but
that's a minor quibble that doesn't interfere with my enjoyment of
the song at the end of the day.
This one's gonna be getting a lot of airplay on my end this holiday season, I love what you did! :-D
- Emunator on December 9, 2010
This one's gonna be getting a lot of airplay on my end this holiday season, I love what you did! :-D
- Emunator on December 9, 2010
I completely love this mix. There have been a bunch of good mixes
in the last couple months but this one's my favorite, it's just
nice and relaxing to listen to. Makes me want to try NiGHTs.
- Kaxon on December 9, 2010
- Kaxon on December 9, 2010
This is a nice relaxing mix that has a bit of a holiday vibe to it,
in part from the soft synths & the bells. It isn't too
surprising considering the name of the song, but it is good all the
same. I do wish it had a more fuller sound to it, but that's a
minor gripe.
- Bahamut on December 5, 2010
- Bahamut on December 5, 2010
Quite a haunting melody, although it reminds me more of a subway
train line.
But to hear the instruments come together. Its more of a holiday vibe, and just vibrant.
Loving this one.
- Kadosho on December 4, 2010
But to hear the instruments come together. Its more of a holiday vibe, and just vibrant.
Loving this one.
- Kadosho on December 4, 2010
Aww..every year brings a crop of lovely holiday mixes, and I
actually play things like Holiday Frappe and Super Mario's Sleigh
Ride during this time of year : )...well they'll have good company
in rotation on my player alongside this track! Great work :D!!
- WesternZypher on December 3, 2010
- WesternZypher on December 3, 2010
We need more NiGHTS remixes, seriously. ESPECIALLY if they're of
this quality.
I love me some NiGHTS music, and this remix makes me want to take the snow train.
- MechaFone on December 2, 2010
I love me some NiGHTS music, and this remix makes me want to take the snow train.
- MechaFone on December 2, 2010
It is snowing outside my window. It never snows here. The fact that
this track has been released today of all days is awesome, and you
know what? It fits perfectly. This is the perfect thing for me to
listen to right now.
- The Radical Sifu on December 2, 2010
- The Radical Sifu on December 2, 2010
Nice. REAL nice. I'm a total whore for anything NiGHTS, and I just
finished my tracks for Lucid Dreaming, so you have no idea how
great the timing of this release really is. Totally, pardon the
pun, chill (XD), and sexy as hell. 'Take the Snow Train' was always
one of my favourite tracks from the OST, so yeah.
This is incredibly relaxing, production is as clean as all get up, and it just happens to completely accomodate the state of mind I'm in right at this point in time.
Great, great stuff man.
- AkumajoBelmont on December 2, 2010
This is incredibly relaxing, production is as clean as all get up, and it just happens to completely accomodate the state of mind I'm in right at this point in time.
Great, great stuff man.
- AkumajoBelmont on December 2, 2010
