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I have zero reason to believe this is AI, and the artist has an online presence that extends far enough back that I really have no doubt. He also mentioned his DAW and software, which is also quickly verifiable online. Nice typical Big Room arrangement here. Not sure why there is 3.3db of headroom, is this a premaster? The mixing is on the harsh side which I find unnecessary, every element has heavy distortion which means there isn't much contrast in the soundscape, and it feels somewhat abrasive. Not a dealbreaker, just makes it a bit hot on the eardrums. The lack of enough source makes it a dealbreaker for OCR however. Fun to hear in the big club though, I'm sure! NO

From what I can tell here, this seems like genAI. Fuzzy overall sound, some good instrumentation in places, but it wanders around with wholly original sections that have 0 connection to Crystalis. Obviously not enough source too, which is an automatic NO. If it's genAI, begone.

Man, all the years I've known about Phantasy Star II, but I've never actually listened to this specific source before, this is awesome. In any case, Rick, I've gotta echo prophetik. This is under two minutes (read: underdeveloped), and it's sampling the original audio and (in your case, substantively but basically) building around it, which itself is a violation of our Submission Standards. We're looking for a true arrangement when you reinstrument & interpret the source tune, not a traditional remix where the foundation is the original in-game music/audio. No ending either, c'mon; at least make one instead of ending at a hard stop. Stick around and see what more you can learn from this community, Rick! NO

I thought I might post in this thread, and share the instruments used:) The flute is myself sampled in direct wave in FL Studio. The strings at the beginning are from BBCSO Discover. The vocal is from Arcane, a free Kontakt library that works in the free player, I think. The Celeste is also from BBCSO Discover. The choir and organ are from the old Musyng soundfont (not the kite version). The harpsichord is from the Kontakt 6 factory library, but if I didn't have Kontakt, the harpsichord in Musyng sounds good also. The low brass is BBCSO Discover once again....bass trombone layered with tenor trombone...the French horns are also from that library. The trumpet is a free instrument that DOES require full Kontakt. I would have made do with the free Berlin Orchestra offering if I didn't have NI. I thought perhaps some folks might appreciate the instrument breakdown. I think I might do the same for my other ReMix later 😁 I certainly wouldn't mind hearing such information from others. Respectfully and Semper Fi, Eric, aka Audiomancer.

Wow I thought I was dealing with a Piano/classical type interpretation at the start, the beat drop was extremely welcome and a fun surprise. I am absolutely loving the retro vibes. Reminds me of those action/thriller 80s movies. You know the ones I am referring to: dark, brooding, but a lone hero in a dying world has to get the job done anyway against near insurmountable odds. A big fan, time to go watch Terminator 1! Or maybe that zombie movie where the guy plays chess by himself up in the apartment? Phenomenal work!

Uh, wow! Crazy talented group of musicians there, or, I imagine, one guy with like 8 instruments attached to his body in various ways..... Not a song I can listen to in the background, feel like it really forced my attention otherwise the song made me lost in the chaos of the changing instruments. Once I embraced this wild mix I got swept along and enjoyed this very unique piece. Bravo for coming up with such an interesting genre mash up.

Several things just "feel right". Hit me in several weakpoints: ethereal choir, some zippy synth melody, and a, hmmm tight/stiff bass beat? I am a man that struggles to grasp the correct language for what the music is telling me, but this entire track is incredibly pleasing to my ear, and opens my imagination where I begin creating stories/scenarios in my head. 5 stars!

The whole soundtrack is pretty good, I recommend you check more of them out. Not only from this game but the other Capcom versus games also have solid theme songs (some which I've also covered) That's an interesting take on my tone, and I'm glad to hear as I like that kind of sound given that it was big in the 80s. It's great that you're picking up the guitar. it's a fantastic instrument and both useful for rhythm and leads which makes it a complete instrument. It's good what you're doing to get better. If I had the best universal advice to give, it's this: whatever you do (scales, chords, improvisation, etc.) always start slow with a metronome, and slowly increase the speed once you've mastered it and played it perfectly. That way you learn well and don't make mistakes later. It's like when lifting weights, you first learn the technique well and slowly increase your strength progressively. You do the same here with your coordination and skill. You want to develop the muscle/mind connection and do so progressively without rushing the process. To answer to your question, I've played for about 11 years now. I'm self taught. Learned from watching videos and learning songs. I think I could've been better much earlier had I learned the correct techniques and did what I suggested above. Learning technique well from the beginning will save you so much time and frustration in the long run. Thanks for the words, I'm glad you liked this cover. Check out the rest of my channel if you wish to hear more of my work, or in streaming services like Spotify, etc.

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Oh man, even an Xbox is huge joke on that very same page.

Man, I am in this too many times. Also, it's 3 AM, and we're getting ready for bed last night. starla looks me dead in the eye and says, "Do you remember 'Your opinions of late are ridiculous'?" we old, man. we old. Also me.

This is a solid start! Too much repetition across the runtime, and not enough personalization by far, to meet our criteria, though. proph hit all the same points I was going to make; there's plenty of room for more exploration in here - changing the backing under the solo, adding an original bridge to tie some sections together - that would help make up ground. Seconded on the #workshop channel feedback (direct link to the OCR discord) - it's invaluable for getting ears on your track and feedback making any adjustments you'd like! I'd be happy to give this another listen if it comes back on the panel with some fresh changes, but unfortunately it's going to be a NO (resubmit)

I just melody swapped the main riff for Ice Cap Zone in one of my original tracks, and this happened. lol Ice Cap Zone but it's boss music.wav

Fantastic track that I come back to every so often. Everyone needs a happy town to rest in now and then. Although the last minute is a bit much for me, feels like someone is hitting me with a happy hammer with the forceful nature of the volume or something...

Beautiful track, has that cozy uplifting feeling that reminds me of an old remix that was titled "town theme"....Think I will look that one up after one more listen of this!

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I am not a huge acoustic guitar fan but it fit so correctly in this mix I have to applaud the artist. It enhances the haunting/mysterious feeling of the original. A great example of a musician leaning into the feel of the melody with instrument choice.

Fantastic take on this theme. This melody is already so excellent I guess you could say it's hard to screw up. I am an OG listener and I tend to prefer the heavy electronic style of that era, so this one surprised me with how pleasing the rock song came together with this theme. Was a instant download from me, wonderful.

Fun and impressive track! There's a lot to like here but a shout out to the jazz bass.

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DJ Pretzel you are an amazing dude. I found OCRemix in the glorious heyday of my middle/highschool years, and I had endless fun hanging out with friends and "mining" cool new tracks that we would download and make mp3 cds from. The good old days when most of the music was techno, Hah! I am just rambling because I have been a casual explorer with no musical background for about 24 years here on the site, and wow, the love and passion of this project just oozes good vibes. One of my favorite things was DJ Pretzel's critiques. I did not have an ear for music at all, but the more I listened to his reviews/critiques/judgements and explanations of the music, I felt my own understanding and listening habits change. I began to notice little details and appreciate what the remixer was going for. As a non musician it's hard to put into words how much appreciation I have rooted in this little corner of the digital universe, even as a non contributor I have a warm feeling for this community and wish for continued success and music. Now time to go browse some old remixes from you OG admins back in the day. P.S. I am beginning my journey under a mentor to repair and play piano, so maybe one day, I will contribute to this community, or maybe my daughter when she's old enough to learn, will also be inspired by the music OCRemix has spread.

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