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Dj Mokram reacted to a post in a topic: Genuine concerns regarding AI generated music
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pixelseph reacted to a post in a topic: Mega Man X3 - Blizzard Buffalo Stage (The Frozen City) ReMix: "Sorrowful Bellows ~ An Ode for a Winter's Night"
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There's not much that can be added on top of the stellar critiques you've received so far, and I won't bore you with technical FFT analysis and stats. Imma just tell ya how I feel about the arrange, and of course take it all with a bucket of salt cuz I'm nobody and this is just my unimportant opinion. It's refreshing to hear a take on 'Blizzard Buffy' that isn't the usual fast paced EDM or Metal. The 'meandering' nature of the piece is part of the charm, and I believe you've achieved a cohesive wintery aesthetic coherent with the theme of the album. The slow building intro and winding outro, on top of setting up the scene properly, also showcase an eye for worldbuilding and composition. As someone who both partake in and appreciate the work that goes into an audiodrama, I give ya props for going the extra mile and adding Buffy's stomps and groans to add context to the arrangement in a way that surely fits this 'filmscore' interpretation. Now let's talk address the elephant in the room, 3 times heavyweight champion: Mr Glockenspiel. While a fitting instrument choice to an Xmas theme, it has been processed in a way that boosts its natural resonance beyond what a human ear is designed to contain . It may or may not be due to the sample itself, but I suspect toning down the salad dressing on the ol' glock would remedy this small, if pivotal inconvenience. One thing that would greatly help this remix stand out, especially in regard to the genre you're going for, would be to work on strengthening bridges between parts of the track. The piece as a whole proves you've got the arrangement chops to make this a hit. But each transition feels like an afterthought, almost as if you were ice skating from one part of the source to the next. It's never jarring, but if you put the same care/thought into them as you did for the intro and outro, this could truly elevate the whole song. The bombastic middle section from 2:35 onwards sees the return of our favorite superhero, Captain Glockenspiel, which once again shatters my heart by dancing without a care on top of an entire orchestra that is trying its best to convey the source material. It's a bummer because you've clearly put all the stops for this part, and imho this is legitimately well done. But that repeating leitmotiv on glock should be a background dancer, not the vocaloid Diva it's trying to impersonate. I'd also push the thunderous percs back slightly, as they seem to impact overall dynamics, and to let the orchestra breathe so the source melody can properly dominate the soundscape during the fulcrum point, one of the only instance where the audience can hear your interpretation in an uninterrupted sequence. The last section before the outro features a kick that's (I'm guessing) intentionally simulating a heartbeat and its acceleration as the piece/fight reaches its conclusion. It feels estranged and anachronistic to the rest of the conventional orchestra instruments. Also its overpowering the lows, as any Trap kick should, except in this case the sample's character is clashing with an already busy composition while trying to compensate for the orch lows you didn't write. Otherwise, that section is a wonderful way to wind down before the outro. All in all, this is a captivating arrangement that confidently tells its story in a brave yet understated way. It only needs a little more love to reach its full potential, and I'm confident you'll get there in no time, with all the great feedback from remixers and staff alike. Gambare VQ!
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derezr reacted to a post in a topic: OCR03908 - Dark Souls "Fire Fade with Me"
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OCR03894 - Secret of Mana "Eternal Beginnings"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Seeing the amount of people that worked on this made my head spin a little. In fitting fashion, this remix is incredibly dense. This heavily sounds like a movie soundtrack, and every section of the remix could easily fit as a backdrop for a scene. Very good job by everyone who worked on this, excellent remix! :) -
Jorito reacted to a post in a topic: OCR03911 - Legend of Heroes V "Take It Easy"
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Jorito reacted to a post in a topic: OCR03934 - Final Fantasy IX "Ain't No Riddim Like at My Place"
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OCR03895 - Hollow Knight "Goldpath"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
That drone was living rent free in my cranium. This is one of those multi-faceted remixes that is somehow both calming and unnerving. It has a mystical peaceful soundscape with some trepidatious undertones. Excellent job on this remix! :) -
OCR03897 - Journey to Silius "0373"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
That ever-changing warbling bass is super spiffy. This must have been an ordeal to arrange, there is so much going on musically! Excellent remix! :) -
OCR03899 - Phantasy Star IV "Sakura Storm"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
The drums were next level in this remix! Around the 2 minute mark, I really enjoyed the pace and energy of the mix for the next minute. Great stuff overall! :) -
Seth Skoda started following Owl City - Strawberry Avalanche (80s-styled SEGA Genesis Cover)
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There can never be enough spaghetti western on this site. This was definitely a banger for that genre. This felt straight out of a movie or Red Dead Redemption. The operatic voices, the instrumentation, all of it was done fantastically. Excellent remix. Congrats and kudos to everyone who worked on it!
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OCR03902 - Operation Wolf "Operation Dragon Wolf"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
That lead that comes in around the 1 minute mark was WILD. I enjoyed that warmbling bass as well as the little bits/chips I heard here and there. This whole remix was a trip, very cool! -
OCR03903 - Mega Man X3 & X6 "Beetle Dopplerganger"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This is a total JAM! Great style and choice of instruments/synths. Solid production as well. Overall a great remix! -
OCR03904 - Legend of Mana "Nocturnal"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This was a very solid remix! It was a good jam and had a nice groove throughout. Great job on this! :) -
OCR03905 - Skies of Arcadia "A Sailor's Respite"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Aw iss, gimme some of that good harpsichord action! This was great. Simply great. An audio treat through and through. Bombastic, entertaining, creative and well arranged. -
pixelseph started following Office Hours Weekly Workshop Review
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It's dangerous to go alone, take this! Come join us for Office Hours, a time and place where you can ask your burning VGM remix questions, get feedback on your WIPs, and/or learn some tips, tricks, and techniques to take to your next project! This weekly event is an open forum for remixers (both budding and established) to bring their WIPs forward for an extra set of ears and eyes. You do not need any audio engineering or mixing skills to participate. We encourage you to bring your skill to the stage, even if it's none! These weekly-formatted events take place in the Discord Office Hours stage channel. Audience members can participate via chat or voice (raise your hand while in the audience using the button to request to join the stage). Screen-sharing is helpful for visuals but not required.
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OCR03908 - Dark Souls "Fire Fade with Me"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This reminds me of the Game of Thrones soundtrack, and that's a big compliment! This was delightfully intense in some areas, very good use of the tremolo strings. I loved the meanering strings that played with the chords and key starting around 1:34. Great job on this! -
OCR03909 - Mother "Snowmen and Starmen"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I really enjoyed the peaceful yet driving nature of this remix. The acoustic guitar was top notch. I don't know what the instrument is called, but that little wood-scrapey instrument was a nice touch. Excellent job on this! -
OCR03910 - Street Fighter II "Double KO"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Well played horns! This was a fun piece of audio to listen to and a nice tribute to Street Fighter! Great job on this! -
OCR03911 - Legend of Heroes V "Take It Easy"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Take is eaaaaasy. The percussion is a stand-out to me, very light and airy with just the right amount of crisp. This was an absolute delight, and really revels in the element of chill. I certainly felt compelled to take it easy after listening to this. -
OCR03913 - Jet Grind Radio "Butterfly Spy"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This was super fun. Very excellent use of the samples. This remix has a very fun energy to it, and I want it playing in the background while I play games like Jet Set or THPS. Excellent work on this! -
OCR03914 - Final Fantasy X "Groove Before the Storm"
CJthemusicdude replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Those claps were incredibly distinct to me for some reason. This is a total bop and a jam. Very smooth and cool. Great job on this!