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Very impressive arrangement you've come up with. The usage of both themes and their interweaving was handled very well. The transition into 2:58 was handled very well and I appreciate that the build to this was a slower one and not just a sudden "Oh we're here now" Really really like the usage of Door of the Holy Spirit because that's not a typical source you'd normally hear being used for a remix. You guys did a great job of keeping it in there while not leaning too hard on the metroid side of things. My biggest gripe here was the audible reduction during some downbeats and heavy hits. I suspect there's some side-chaining that wasn't as transparent as it could have been. It is not constant and only happens a few times, so it doesn't shoot a hole in this one for me. Instead, shoot a hole in your listener's brains with the unholy and awesome team effort from "Team Whip". YES

Artist Name: Emunator feat. Ergosonic, Pixels & Paradiddles Credits: Emunator: Arrangement, production, orchestration, sequenced bass/guitar/percussion, mixing, mastering Ergosonic: Additional arrangement, guitars (acoustic) Pixelseph: Guitars (rhythm, lead distorted) ParadiddlesJosh: Drums (kit) Artist Notes: This is now my third time covering Sips River since Chicory released - the original has become my top-listened to song of the last 5 years and has truly become my comfort song. It's such so simple in its beauty and infinitely fun to play along to. This arrangement is based off of an arrangement that was done for the second installment of my Cozy Games LoFi series with Curaga Records, which should be released by the time this song is submitted. It includes 3 brand-new chill/lo-fi arrangements from Chicory, featuring a relaxing version of this piece that more prominently features Ergosonic on the acoustic guitar, and a stunning vocal performance by Laura Intravia. They're my favorite lo-fi productions to date, so I'd love for you to check it out! During the Cozy Games Lo-Fi production process, I had a studio session with Ergosonic, who laid down some impossibly beautiful guitar parts that formed the basis for the lo-fi version of this. He recorded so many good takes and the fires of inspiration were still burning, so I wanted to craft an alternate version that was unbound by song length or genre requirements. It so happened that there was a Dwelling of Duels Free Month competition going on that had a few days before the deadline, so I challenged myself to see how fast I could actually do this. It's no secret that I love post-rock at this point. In fact, on my first remix of this theme, I remember @DarkSim commenting that the track sounded a lot like Untitled 3 by Sigur Ros. And I took that personally - I'll show you what it sounds like to really go full Sigur Ros! To do that, however, I needed some extra muscle from the Pixels & Paradiddles team, who are always down to accommodate my rush deadlines. You guys made the track come to life in the second half and gave me everything I needed to make it a true wall of sound. On the morning of the deadline, with about 3 hours to go, I decided to add orchestration to the arrangement and quickly knocked out the string and brass section, gave it a quick mixdown and finished in the nick of time. All said, this song came together in 4 days, and it ended up placing 9th out of 32 entries against some very fierce competition. The title is an Icelandic phrase that literally translates to "lay your head in the water." It essentially serves as an invitation to slow down and let life flow over you, and just take a moment to reflect in peace. When I was working on this song, I had a picture in my head of laying down on a rock in the middle of Sips River. You are the only constant in an endless stream of fleeting thoughts and turbulence, and I wanted to capture the feeling of being surrounded by chaos and noise but still maintaining your peace regardless. This idea is also reflected in the arrangement itself - the iconic Sips River arpeggio is present throughout the entire song without much alteration, but in the periphery, everything is awash in a stream of reharmonization and noise and evolution. It's an ode to maintaining your sense of self even when everything around you is conspiring to disrupt you. Games & Sources Chicory: A Colorful Tale - Sips River

Hudak was the perfect choice for a leadout track, hell yes

OC ReMix & Nintendo Force present The Impact of Iwata! August 27, 2024 Contact: press@ocremix.org ATLANTA, GA... OverClocked ReMix today released its 79th arrangement album, The Impact of Iwata. The album pays tribute to Nintendo's fourth president, the illustrious Satoru Iwata (1959-2015). Featuring 16 tracks by 40 artists, the album is the audiobook soundtrack & music supplement to Nintendo Force's first book, penned by editor-in-chief Lucas M. Thomas, The Impact of Iwata. Directed by OC ReMixer TSori, The Impact of Iwata album is available for free download at https://iwata.ocremix.org. The Impact of Iwata includes a diverse roster of musicians honoring the celebrated programmer, mentor, executive, and public face of Nintendo by arranging 18 soundtracks in a variety of styles, including rock, pop, orchestral, jazz, chiptune, funk, new age, and more. The Impact of Iwata was made by fans, for fans, and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any game publisher or developer; all original compositions, artwork, characters, and logos are copyright their respective owners. "Our lineup of ReMixers is a who's who of great talent on OCR from established veterans to incredible newcomers," noted album director TSori. "Each of them was very excited about the project and it shows in their ReMixes. I have no words to describe just how impressed I have been with the music on this album, so I will let it speak for itself." Visual artists from around the world and throughout the entertainment industry teamed up with Nintendo Force to provide artwork for the Impact of Iwata book's cover and each of its 16 chapters, including pieces touching on several of the titles represented in the corresponding album. The album's coverage of Iwata-related games includes: Balloon Fight Brain Age Dragon Warrior (Dragon Quest) EarthBound (Mother 2) Eggerland Mystery Kirby's Adventure Kirby's Dream Course The Legend of Zelda: Breath of the Wild Mach Rider Nintendo Direct Pokémon SoulSilver Version Pokémon Pinball Super Mario Bros. Super Metroid & Metroid Prime Super Smash Bros. Melee, Brawl & Ultimate; and Wii Sports. The Impact of Iwata album release also celebrates the 30th anniversary of EarthBound -- the SNES classic Iwata famously rescued after a difficult development process -- and is OC ReMix's second memorial tribute to Satoru Iwata, following the community's 2015 EP, Heart of a Gamer. "Everyone brought their A-game to this project, and it is not only a worthy companion to Lucas's excellent book, but also a fantastic and fitting tribute to Satoru Iwata himself and the role he played in our lives," observed album director TSori. "We hope you enjoy the products of this unique partnership between OverClocked ReMix and Nintendo Force as we all celebrate the Impact of Iwata!" About OverClocked ReMix Founded in 1999, OverClocked ReMix is an organization dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of video game music as an art form. Its primary focus is ocremix.org, a website featuring thousands of free fan arrangements, information on game music and composers, resources for aspiring artists, and a thriving community of video game music fans. OC ReMix operates under the umbrella and sponsorship of Game Music Initiative, Inc, a 501c3 non-profit charitable organization (EIN: 81-4140676). About Nintendo Force Nintendo Force is a spiritual successor to Nintendo Power, the legendary Nintendo print magazine that ran from 1988 to 2012. Editor-in-chief Lucas M. Thomas assembled a team of great Nintendo-loving journalists, writers, and artists to create a new magazine that would pick up Nintendo Power's torch and carry it forward into the future! The first issue of Nintendo Force Magazine was published exactly one month after Nintendo Power got unplugged. Over more than a decade -- from Fire Emblem Awakening to The Legend of Zelda: Tears of the Kingdom and everything in between -- Nintendo Force has covered it all, across dozens of different issues, with a new one published every two months. Subscriptions for Nintendo Force Magazine are handled at Patreon.com/NintendoForce, and back issues are sold in the store at NintendoForceMagazine.com! ### Preview it: https://youtu.be/OcUdu3r9lcY Download it: https://iwata.ocremix.org Full album on YouTube: https://youtu.be/INPb0XRBZFo Torrent: https://iwata.ocremix.org/downloads/The_Impact_of_Iwata.torrent Comments/Reviews: http://ocremix.org/community/topic/54157

Whaa??! Reuben Kee passed away? That is absolutely terrible. His music was terrific, a talented guy for sure. My deepest condolences to his family and friends.