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    Armored Core Tribute Album video preview

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    For a while now I've been working on a project of my own. I've been remixing music from the Armored Core-series, a sadly underrated explosion of awesome robots and music. I've got quite a few tracks done so I decided to make a little video preview! Some of them even feature DragonAvenger as ROBOAVENGER on vocals. Very sexy!

    Anyway, here are the links:

    Vimeo: http://bit.ly/95bB4h YouTube: http://bit.ly/9fp60E

    I've not decided exactly how to release this yet but chances are it'll end up an OCR album. You just have to wait and see. In the meantime, get hype and let me know what you think!

    ASK A JUDGE: While we're busy NOT voting - your questions, we want 'em

    in Site Issues & Feedback

    Posted

    I have a question regarding the proper procedure to submit an arrangement of an "unknown" or "less popular" source.

    If someone were to remix a source tune from an extremely ancient or obscure videogame, with no original soundtrack or MIDI files available on Youtube or any other site, what would be the advisable course of action?

    I suppose the remixer would be obligated to provide the source tune together with the arrangement. Would it be OK if they recorded the source tune directly from the game (in mp3 format), hosted a ZIP file with both the arrangement and the source mp3, and provided the link in the submission e-mail?

    The submission instructions don't address this issue, and I think you should add a paragraph explaining the proper way to do it. I realize that most arrangements have their original counterparts available on the internet, but this problem is bound to arise sometime (hint hint).

    Do you have an example? I personally know plenty but I'm quite the obscure gamer! ;) To verify it's actually from the game I would suggest a video first a foremost, seeing that the audio is indeed from the game, and maybe audio to accompany that just for clarity. I know this is much to ask but it'd at least make me more comfortable. :)

    Good point you brought up, we will no doubt discuss this further!

    Starcraft 2

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    Got it two hours ago. Got my Collector's Edition signed by Chris Sigaty , the lead producer of the game. Pimped OCR a bit to him, nice guy.

    Also, I'm like THE ONLY person ripping the soundtrack before installing the game or looking at anything else :3

    *NO* Kingdom Hearts 'Love Unforgotten'

    in Judges Decisions

    Posted

    2:38 before the source comes in is really pushing it. ;) And when it DOES come in it's identical to the source, no real variation or alteration. The woodwind counter-melody was pretty nice but not enough to keep it interesting and fresh. You keep the chordal structure but that's not a close enough tie to the source, especially considering how standard the source chords are.

    Production was pretty good and the transitions were nice. Sadly you missed the mark on the arrangement, at least as far as OCR is concerned. Not a bad track at all, I bet many would enjoy it, but too liberal for OCR.

    NO

    OCR02195 - *YES* Pokémon Gold Version 'Champions Horizon'

    in Judges Decisions

    Posted

    I still think the Pokémon soundtracks are bloody brilliant. Bias aside though, this certainly walks the not-so-well-formulated source line. Since it's roughly 50% AND I think how you handled the source was very nice I'm cooled with that. Nice solos too! Production was above the bar but like OA said the drums were a bit of a weak spot. In my ears the whole track was a little bit muddy but it wasn't a big deal.

    Overall a great personal take on the source and another solid Willrock piece.

    YES

    OCR02183 - *YES* Super Mario Galaxy 'Gusty Piano in a Garden'

    in Judges Decisions

    Posted

    Good personalization of the source, especially like the jazzy chords thrown in there. Very slick. The production wasn't all that, the piano had no stereo width at ALL and it was a bit dry and fuzzy. With some better recording this would be one of the sexiest piano mixes on site.

    While the production leaves some to be the desired I think it just about weighs up for it in the arrangement, really spectacular one.Keep up the good work but check out how to stereo mic your piano to get some width and clarity :)

    YES(borderline)

    Futurama has returned!!!

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    The latest episode just wasn't very good. Making fun of Apple again? Come on Futurama I know you were in Purgatory while everyone else was doing that but you have to move on, it's a dead joke.

    Also, Susan Boil? REALLY? Ugh.

    The next episode looks kind of neat though, gay robots or something? Let's see what happens there

    Making fun of (but mostly promoting) Apple is a long-running Futurama thing. They were hyping Apple WAY BACK WHEN.

    Honestly though, I thought the latest episode was really good. This season has been high quality so far, you can tell it's the same writers. Keep in mind this is from a guy who's watched every Futurama episode/movie at LEAST 5 times each (and twice with commentaries). Watch the episodes again, they grow on you :)

    OCR02072 - *YES* Diddy Kong Racing 'Shiva Nataraja'

    in Judges Decisions

    Posted

    Like previous voters said the production is a tad uneven. The kick could have more presence, the bass could be a bit quieter but with more low-end and the samples are of varying quality. Overall it's a neat little package though, nothing that REALLY holds it back. Arrangement is moderately interpretive, enough variation to keep the listener on the edge too and the changes in instruments are very nice (accordion? sweet!). The percussion-only part is a bit long but nothing that ruins the track.

    Basically the production isn't all that but in my opinion it doesn't hold the track back from a pass. The arrangement is interesting, interpretive and the track overall is a good listen.

    YES

    OCR02069 - *YES* Castlevania 'Castlemania 2010'

    in Judges Decisions

    Posted

    Pretty fun take on the sources. Production was blazing hot, I think you could've pulled back the bass a bit and lowered the overall compression but it's not enough to bring the entire track down imo. Not a ton of variation when it comes to melodies early on but it picks up. The melodic lines sadly gets a bit drowned by the distorted drums and ridiculously heavy bass. I personally liked the transition to 6/8 but was not a big fan of the heavy low-pass filtering.

    Overall this is a bit rough around the edges but the arrangement is creative, the sounds are a good blend of simple chiptune textures and modern sounds and there's a lot to like. The production is not all it could've been but I think the whole package is good enough to pass.

    YES

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