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A couple years ago, I released Zest Quest, an original album about fruit planets. Since then, I’ve decided to make more music set in the same universe, and I just released number 2! Expedition to PL21-13 It contains a mishmash of retro sounds with an emphasis on things that sounded purple to me, paired with a story about unpaid interns searching a swampy alien planet for a robot sent by their ancestors hundreds of years ago. If you’re into flavor text, there's a full description on Bandcamp, and the album download comes with a 5-page PDF of log entries. The original concept for the album had no narrative context...but it turned out that giving it a story and connecting it to Zest Quest unleashed a rush of motivation. Now I’m looking forward to all the possibilities for fleshing out this universe. Hope you enjoy!

Hey I opened Ableton and... thought about the arrangement, for at least ten minutes It's something! The easiest, fastest, and most fun approach is to turn my relatively sad/somber source into, well.... something funky, and even a little disco.

Did anyone claim Overworld after me? I still have a WIP sitting on my computer. I figure I can finish it lol.

my very first participation !

Do you have specific things in mind regarding coordination? As far as mix progress goes, The Earth is basically done and I'm finishing up on Last Decisive Battle, which will hopefully be done within a week or so. I can send you current WIPS for both if you want.

Entry confirmed!

The People's Remix Competition 392 PRCv16-7 Hello everyone and Welcome to the People's Remix Competition! In PRC390 it was PlanarianHugger who managed to win the round. Two other participants, YorkshireLakeside and TheVideoGamer couldn't avoid that. The source has been selected for PRC392. Source: Sonic The Hedgehog 2006 (PS3) - Aquatic Base MIDI File Source Information ThaSauce link: Click here to submit To submit a song at the compo page you can use the ThaSauce page. If you use this, an account is required. If you don't want to use ThaSauce, please upload the song somewhere else and post a download link in this thread. I recommend Soundcloud, don't forget to allow downloads to enable me to upload the song at ThaSauce. I will keep using ThaSauce as the place where all songs are located. If you want to use ThaSauce, the following steps should be done. Click the ThaSauce Link. Click the 'You are not logged in' button in the upper right. Click on 'register' (at the bottom). Read the terms and click 'I agree to these terms'. If you don't agree with them, upload the song somewhere else and post a download link as mentioned above (by doing that, you allow me to upload the song at ThaSauce. Continue the process by filling in your information. You will get a question to confirm that you're not a robot. Here are some possible answers: Name a compo: PRC Who organizes One Hour Compo: Starla Name a ThaSauce subdomain: compo.thasauce.net Who created Mega Mans: Capcom A confirmation mail will be send. There might be some issues with it (meaning that you don't get it), if that is the case, upload the song somewhere else as described above. Once registered, login with your username and password, go to the mentioned page and submit the song. If you want submit two or more songs you can create multiple ThaSauce accounts or upload the song somewhere else and post the download link. After uploading your song, please check if your song plays and can be downloaded and played without problems. Only upload MP3 files. PRC instructions The deadline is Wednesday May 29th 2019 at 10:59 am ThaSauce time (18:00 UTC, 19:00 GMT), check the ThaSauce page for the exact time left. Make sure that the song is uploaded to ThaSauce or that there’s a download link posted in this thread. You may enter as many mixes as you like and work with as many people as you like on each mix. You are free to create a second ThaSauce account for that if you use ThaSauce, it's needed to be able to upload a second remix if you use ThaSauce. Of course you can also upload it somewhere else and put a download link in this thread. Do not make qualitative comments on an entry until the results of the vote have been posted in this thread. Mixers cannot vote for themselves but if they vote they receive a free first place vote added onto their score. The winner of this round may select the source for PRC394, the round after next round. The winner of PRC390, PlanarianHugger, who picked this source, can only participate by submitting a Bonus Mix. His vote is doubled in the voting stage. You can find the full rules list at this page as well. GOOD LUCK! PRC ThaSauce Home Page

Alright, I admit I've been distracted for the past few weeks working on other OCR staff projects behind the scenes, so I've neglected to properly follow up on the last WIP update. I see the next one has passed, so because this was on the head of the directors I'm pushing the last two dates back by three weeks. It won't happen again, folks, so be thankful for the breathing room. I am literally not allowed to delay this project again (it will likely simply be cancelled if it's on delay again), so please take these dates seriously even if I'm slow on updating the thread. @Moseph and @Ivan Hakštok need to get in touch with me - I would like to coordinate with you two about your tracks, since they're quite important. I also gotta bug DjP 'bout his track in a bit, but that's just project tradition. I also have to get my tracks finished, because... well, yeah.

Entry submitted! This was definitely fun and interesting to work with, and sorry that's it been a few rounds since I've submitted anything. Looking forward to hearing more takes on this one!

Hmm, I'm kinda surprised no one responded to this. It actually is a fair question as I've been here for 15 years and I still have to go looking for how to change my signature stuff every time I want to change it, and that process can change as well. 1. Top right of the webpage where you see your chicken picture and "thebitterroost". 2. Click it and go to "account settings" under "settings". 3. Left side of the page in the gray border. "Signature". There you go. Didn't used to be that easy, so I totally respect that you had trouble finding it.

Serious response: Like this MNP round

Damnit. You beat me to it.

How am i going to do MnP remix, if it's a solo piano piece? I might as well add a Piano VST to a MIDI and call it a day lol.

I just really like the part! But yeah, that harmonica is also rul rul noice.

As a bass player, I super super dig the electric bass on this. I can just see some full-suited, sweating Italian session player with a 60's Fender jazz bass, squished inside the pit alongside all the other musicians, trying his absolute best to stick to the notation while everyone else gets cooler parts than him. A consummate pro. This remix is awesome.

I don't think I even want to say a lot here. "Epic" is just a huge understatement when it comes to describing this remix. Simply one of those tracks that make the chills run down my spine. Incredible job, everyone!

*dusts off lichen, dust, and moss* That's one hell of a necropost. In other news, I feel really old now.

omg we actually nearly did what this post suggested - release the SD3 album for OCR's anniversary - but we missed it by a decade, lol. Can't wait for the actual 20th anniversary - glad I've been along for the ride for about 11+ years, myself.

Oh my god the site is going to be 20 this year.

Incredibly lucky indeed, when I’ve been through low times DDRKirby(ISQ) has been the only entity in this universe who’s music could lift me up again. Yes that may sound incredibly strange, but it’s the truth. So glad y’all enjoyed his latest hit!

Got a nice tweet from the original composer today - doesn’t happen very often but it’s definitely a nice feeling. I did my track at 128bpm and he said it was like NTSC speed... What bpm would PAL speed be?

Can you allow downloads? Then I can try to get it on ThaSauce.

Results time YorkshireLakeside gathered 9 points, but ends with the last place wooden spoon. TheVideoGamer collected 10 points and ends with second place. PlanarianHugger is the winner with 14 points!!. PlanarianHugger, you are the winner and may pick a source for PRC392. Send the source to me (with a MID/MP3 file, otherwise send a second source with a MID file) by PM, other options are PM me @ ThaSauce or by e-mailing to bambombim@gmail.com (I prefer a PM @Ocremix). Send your sources as fast as you can, but before next Monday (6 May 2019), 11:00 AM ThaSauce time (18:00 UTC, 19:00 GMT). You may select any source from any game, but not a source with an OverClocked remix or a source which has been used in PRC before. An overview of the past PRC's can be found in the following links (I recently updated this site): http://sites.google.com/site/bambombim/prc http://bambombim.googlepages.com/PRCRemixList.doc (also downloadable via the link above).

Super excited to have released my first album ! Definitely plan to keep improving my sound as time goes on, so any feedback is definitely appreciated ! iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/us/album/storm-colors-of-sound-i/1462319459?app=itunes&ign-mpt=uo%3D4 Spotify: Bandcamp: https://wifisunset.bandcamp.com/album/storm-colors-of-sound-i The Tracks are in order with the Theme I had in mind for this album. Four songs with a Red tone to it, Blue tone to it, Purple tone to it, and lastly four Gold/White toned songs.

The sax steals the show here. I definitely agree about the Costa Del Sol vibes, too.

Hey guys. I made a dope hip hop beat on the DKC Aquatic Ambience chord progression. Let me know what you think! Subscribe if you like it. I'm posting new free beats every day :) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rUwBAEK3W-w

No additional songs, so I'm closing this round. YorkshireLakeside wins by default and may select the source for PRC393. Send the source to me (with a MID/MP3 file, otherwise send a second source with a MID file) by PM, other options are PM me @ ThaSauce or by e-mailing to bambombim@gmail.com (I prefer a PM @Ocremix). Send your sources as fast as you can, but before next Monday (6 May 2019), 11:00 AM ThaSauce time (18:00 UTC, 19:00 GMT). PlanarianHugger picks the source for next round as winner of PRC390. TheVideoGamer thanks again for submitting a bonus mix.

What he said! Would be great to have you back on board!

It’s not claimed yet, but I also didn’t know you made a WIP for it! Let me hit you up and see if we can make this happen

This is quite a toe-tapper. Absolutely get a "Graceland" vibe. This kind of mixing of multiple hi-mid instruments is something I struggle with, so I'm impressed by that as well.

I enjoyed your arrangement. I can hear that you largely remained faithful to the original song structure rather than add a bevy of new measures, and extensive solos, and I appreciate that choice. The fiddle is a nice touch, as is the flute. Overall, a well composed arrangement. Good job!

I'm right there with you! I loved Secret of Evermore.

Not quite sure what I was expecting from the Sonic trailer given people's highly exaggerated negative reaction to it (we have wars going on with child soldiers that aren't getting this kind of reaction) but that wasn't nearly as bad as I thought it would be. And I can't hate any video game adaptation that managed to get Jim Carrey as the villain.

Beginning of the year? Man, I'm almost there in the inbox! In all seriousness I apologize that we're that behind, on that front. I'm definitely missing out, though, since this is a pretty... Cool? Chill? Whatever pun we want to use, it's pretty neat. I think it'll have a fair shake on the panel when it gets there (which will be soon, I've been working my buns off cleaning up that inbox). Looking forward to getting to this one, I've gotta say.

Could be worse...

Ditto what Juke said. Sheer experience seems to help with the nittty-gritty bits of music production. Keep working with this one, it's rather nice!

Oh boy, yes! This is a true masterpiece. I've been listening to this track a lot since the album came out This is certainly one of my personal highlights of RotPL and just one of the best jams of Mr. Pretzel! I love playing this track when I'm in a good mood, and vice versa - pretty much every time I'm frown I put this track on repeat until I feel better, because this track is just... Pure happiness in musical form, I guess. I also love how this track is structured - you've got a nice tropical sonic journey sandwiched between mellower piano-led intro and outro, and that journey itself is quite an experience on it own - there're some straight-up joyful bouncy bits mixed with somewhat calmer parts, which are no less fantastic! The divesre instrumentation is also what makes me appreciate this piece so much - especially dig that sunny flute and groovy bass, haha. Huge kudos for this work, David <3

I could see this working. It needs an epic boss remix for ... Bob the Killer Goldfish, lol.

Maaaaaaaybe slightly cautiously hopeful that it won't be as bad as I originally thought it might be. Maybe.

I’ve done another slightly different mix if you want to add it as a bonus track... unless it allows me to do it. Just not sure because what I like might not be what other people like. Would be interested in feedback.

We're proceeding with this action for all videos and will see how it goes; we are equally concerned about diversifying support for the site AND also the promotion/marketing angle, since we believe YouTube highlights monetized content more aggressively (or, if you prefer, tends to de-emphasize non-monetized content)

THAT is so awesome. Wow. Warms my heart, haha. One of my all time favorite games, and really probably my favorite game ever that never got a sequel (okay, it got a remake, but still!). Hopefully the composers of the game will get their hands on a copy somehow.

Hey there! I have been listening to ReMixes for quite long, but I’m writing here for the first time to talk about an album concept I thought of (maybe it isn't the right place to do it, don't hesitate to tell me if so). Nothing really weird, and probably not so original an idea, but still. TLoZ has beloved themes and the series is probably already quite favored by ReMixers. BotW came and almost went, giving on the way more depth and some new characters to the lore of various already well-established hyrulean races (even seemingly incompatible ones). This made me wish to be able to listen some specific Zelda mashups/medleys. Hence this album concept (even if Zelda games are actually prone to feature quite the opposite to melting pots): I would love to hear a set of mashups/medleys of songs respectively related to the different hyrulean tribes from various games of the series. For instance: Zoras: Zora’s domains, Sidon’s theme, Mipha’s theme, Great Bay Coast, Ballad of the Wind Fish (MM), New Wave Bossa Nova, Rutela’s wish etc. Gorons: Daruk’s theme, Yunobo’s theme, Goron Cities, Goron Mines, Goron’s Lullaby, etc. Hylians: Zelda’s Lullaby, Ballad of the Goddess, Hyrule Castle, etc. Gerudo: Riju’s theme, Urbosa’s theme, Gerudo Town, Gerudo Valley, Gerudo Desert, etc. Rito: Revali’s theme, Teba’s theme, Dragon Roost Island, Medli’s prayer, etc. Sheikah: Sheik’s theme, Kakariko (at least the one from BotW), Impa’s farewell, Hidden Village, etc. Koroks/Kokiri: Encounters with the Deku Tree, Kokiri Forest, Lost Woods/Saria’s song, Forest Haven, Korok Forest, Hestu’s Dance, etc. I think you see what I mean… Obviously, this list is not exhaustive and could include other candidates even if they are quite specific to one game (Twili, Loruleans, Minish, and I'm not even talking about Skyward Sword ancient species) or even weirder stuff (Dragons, mixing songs related to the ancient dragons from SS, the dragon theme from BotW and Dragon Roost Island…). Would anyone be interested in this idea?

This time we've got some Zelda BOTW. Hope you all enjoy.

Yeh, cuz I get to try new stuff without thinking to hard. and it keeps me sharp. When you remix, you tap into two different target audience (or one audience that gets split into two)... one for the original songs audience, and one for your remix(es). Not that it is not the case that neither audience cant be fans of your original music, its just that they came primarily for a remix. Remixes can build an audience for your original music if your sound resonates to something good through all your works, but you gotta build an audience for your original music separately as well (in my (flexible) opinion). I noticed that if you have a good original base, they will appreciate any remix you have, as long as the sound you have resonates to the sound they became of fan of (if you understand what I mean).

Maybe this is the wrong reason but my primary reason for remixing was always to get an audience for my music. I succeeded, got a small following on Youtube, came to OCR and used it to improve my craft. I've been doing this for 10 years, I've got about... 80 Remixes under my belt? Probably more. It could be approaching the 3 digit mark. I've got 50 remixes on OCR, thats a nice round number imo. I don't have any incentive to remix anything atm. I'm doing my original work, I wanna become more known for that in the long term and my remixes still eclipse what I do musically. Never say never but remixing is certainly not something on my to do list and probably won't ever be again. I mean... I say that now and one day i'll probably throw an album together of links awakening remixes you know? That said, right now,I have no interest. Give me a few years, maybe i'll get back into it

It's not traditional to have guitar in an orchestra, but it works. Sometimes you just need that guitar sound, especially with video game music (see Video Games Live with Tommy Tallarico). Your covers are pretty good! My favorite is Dragon Roost Island.

I don't know these sources and I see that my fellow judges have gone over them in great detail, and I thought it would be fun to listen to the track in isolation before listening to the sources at all. What a cool track this is! Totally immersive. The mixing is just right for what it is trying to achieve, every element has it's place and nothing overstates itself. The arrangement is dynamite. Completely enjoyable track, great work! YES

let's cock up the forums in celebration