DragonAvenger

Georgasmaster doesn't have much in the way of reverb himself, sadly. And, no offense to Myf, but he has another mix of mine that he's yet to do something with, and that was back in Febuary! (Mind you, I entirely understand what it's like to be busy, and even be that busy, so I don't blame him or anything, I just want to get this one done a little faster ) I'll take a look at the other points you mentioned when I'm back at my own computor. Thanks for the comments!

http://darlantandragonavenger.googlepages.com/Summoners_Love.mp3 Ok, so that's a rerecorded version of the first and third verse. Overall the vocals are a little quiet, because I'm in a rush and simply forgot to turn them up a notch. Otherwise, comments, etc, please. There is no reverb because I've discovered that I don't have any good program for adding reverb to the vocals. I'm asking for someone's help with that, with full credit given during submission time. Any takers? Thanks for your help! PS - Prometheus, if you want I can email you a version of the song, if you'd like, otherwise I'll probably throw the song up on putfile or something later tonight if you want.

Thanks, I can see what I really need to work on now. I'll be recording tomorrow, hopefully I can get it all down without a problem And, to your response to georgasmaster's track, he says "Thank you thank you thank you!!!!"

http://darlantandragonavenger.googlepages.com/Besaid_Island_Remix.mp3 Alright, is it done? And a better question, do you think it would pass? Comments welcome!

The drums are awesome in this, but I can't say I like the arrangement. It's not that there's anything bad with it, it just doesn't suit my personal taste. The melody just doesn't seem right in this setting to me. I'm so used to the sad (desolate) feeling of the original, and this is certainly an interesting direction to take the piece, just not my favorite. As I said, though, drums are indeed very sweet. Congrats on 1500!

I posted this at VGMix, but might as well do it here as well, right? I got an update, with new equipment! *cheers* http://darlantandragonavenger.googlepages.com/BesaidIslandRemix.mp3 Georgasmaster came through again, removing most of the melodic line doubling the voice and shortening the beginning. I still can't thank him enough for the amount of work he put into this, and how awesome his arrangement came out. The problem (there's always a problem) is that I don't really know much about how to use all this wonderful stuff yet, so I'm slowly learning through doing. Some of the problem's I've noticed/know about: -Overall vocals are quiet -Some clipping on notes -Intonation (not due to recording, but just some notes here and there) -No reverb/effects added - just straight, dry voice So, if anyone has tips/advice on that stuff, or more, please feel free to give (constructive) criticism, please! If people are having problems downloading this, tell me please. Googlepages has been very finicky about not letting people get a full download in. I can accomadate you if you're really interested in hearing it. PM/AIM me!

Yes, I'm a girl. I should probably just link here to the finished version of Dream Shore that I have (more of a cover than a mix, and for Chrono Cross really). You can here it here.

I'll off myself up for vocals if anyone's interested. I have a mix of Dream of a Shore as done with Retlaf. It was based off of Chrono Cross, but I don't know if the lyrics or anything might be applicable, I'll offer them up though. The mix is down in my sig (Hallucination of Another World). Also, because I'm nowhere near my mp3 player, I forget if this soundtrack has the theme used in Radical Dreamers (Chrono Cross). If so, I wrote a version of the lyrics in english that fits the melody, again up for use.

Seriously, I can't wait for this one to be done. So very sexy. Heck yes.

Hmm, good question. I don't really listen to pop music as a habit, and really I enjoy instrumental music more often than vocal music. I would have to say whoever sang the theme to Final Fantasy Crystal Chronicles has my favorite voice, so I'll go with her. If you want to hear my life story, I'm an instrumental music education student, and my formal training consists of one semester of voice class with about 25 other students. Basically what I know about voice is what I've overheard and what I can translate from playing the trumpet, so I already know my voice really is nothing that special. I will definately work on getting a fuller, more open sound though. I did record somewhat late at night without a great warm-up, so that might be contributing a bit, but I know I have a thin voice overall. Thanks for the comments!

I know all this stuff about the effects and reverb and EQing and stuff, but that wasn't the point of posting here, as I said in my first post. I don't want to do a serious recording until I get better recording equipment. This was just to get the basic feel of the mix, and garner opinions on it before I really get into it. I know the singing was a little off, and certainly out of tune (again, read, sung in two takes...for the entire thing), but that will be fixed in the serious recording. I do know I have to line up better with the instrument, but that's only really if I desire to keep the instrument doubling the voice in the first place. I do think I'm going to harmonize parts of this the second time around, because it probably will sound rather empty without it. I just have to figure out said harmonies. The intro definately is too long, and I think I'm going to ask Georgasmaster if he can maybe cut it in half or so. I'm not sure if I want to add some scat singing before the actual verse comes in (a'la 4:38). Anyone have thoughts on that. I'll have to talk to Georgasmaster, and see what he can do with the drums. I know he uses Garageband, and I don't know how difficult it will be to change loops and stuff. It shouldn't be too much of a problem. As for the lyrics, in defense of myself, I think the referrences to the game add the depth that lacks in the actual words, if that makes sense. I don't really listen to that much pop, so this is a new experiance for me in the first place. I'll probably be tweaking a lot of this as I go.

I've been wanting to do this for a while, and finally got around to commissioning my friend Georgasmaster (I made him dinner) to create a pop-like mix to Besaid Island from FFX. I'm pretty amazed with what he came up with, and I can't wait to get this finished already. That being said... http://darlantandragonavenger.googlepages.com/Besaid_Island_DragonAvenger.mp3 I did a very quick recoding of the lyrics (about 2 takes) to get a feel for how this is going to sound. I don't want to go in depth with this yet because my recording equipment sucks, and I will be upgrading once I get about $350. Intonation/volume/production aside, what are people's thoughts on this? I'm mostly concerned with: 1. Thoughts on the actual arrangement; Georgasmaster wants to know if there is anything that can be improved. I specifically want the ending to be changed, because I don't like the slide at the end. Anyone have suggestions? 2. The lyrics. The quickly turned into a love song, and it sounds very typical of one to me. Anything a little to cheesy? I plan on changing the "Always mirthful" verse. I did try to add some in game referrences, namely describing Besaid a bit, referring to Tidus as a whole, the love scene (Suketi) and of course "This is my story." 3. Instrumentation vs. Voice - Should we take out the instrument doubling the voice? Should I sing those high notes, or leave them for the instrument? 4. What else could be better? Lyrics Waves that lap across the beach, The soaring gulls and leafy trees Sun, oh yea, and so warm... It doesn't matter where we go, Just tell me that you love me so I do, oh yes, oh I do... Gentle hands and eyes so bright Please bring me close and hold me tight Your arms, ooh, are so warm... Crystal lakes and waterfalls, Swimming under tiny stars The night, yea, So calm... Always mirthful, laughing strong Nothing ever gets you down, Please, smile, for me Tell me what you want to be Let me be in your story, Oh yea, uhhuh, I love you. Thoughts, comments, constructive criticism very welcomed!

This is sweet and light, the types of mixes that I enjoy relaxing too. Vocals sounds good, and overall it's a very nice piece. Should be a bit longer though, (or so I wished it was).

I originally heard this in RPGamer, and was impressed with it then, and am still impressed when I listen to it now. I find that the flavoring of the original tune throughout fits very well while leaving a lot of room for additions and alterations.

The creativity of this piece is amazing. I hated the original tune originally, and this blows my mind with awesomeness.

You have no idea how much you'll make my day if you do that.

This isn't a remix list, but rather stuff I've been wanting to write lyrics to/record FFIV - Into the Darkness FFX - Suketi Da Ne english translation FFX - Bisaido Island Megaman X2 - Near whole soundtrack (story-type album like Coheed and Cambria) Things I've been wanting to record acappella FFX - Trial of Ordeals Things I hopefully will somehow write an accompaniment for ToP - Desolate Road FFX - Bisaido Island

Yes this sounds awesome. Especially since I just watched a friend go through the game and also today listened through the soundtrack. I really like where you're going with this, keep it up!

What do you mean? There aren't enough! Especially ones that take the vocals and lyrics into consideration! The only people I know that have even touched the vocals: Daknit, and then later pixietricks. This is offtopic, but are there recordings of those vocals? I've "touched" the aria myself (after adapting the english lyrics so they actually fit), but I'm not an opera singer, and it doesn't sound right with a small folk-type voice. Check it out in the sig if you're interested.

Do anything in what regards? You might as well figure out what's wrong with this one before you try to find another program that might have similar problems.

I should probably post here, I seem to have missed this. I'm offering vocals, around a mezzo soprano range, though I can go well into alto with little problems. The unfortunate thing is that I don't have the best equipment for recording, but as of next school year I should be able to get into the recording studio at my college. I should mention, I'm really mostly a folk song-type singer, though I've dabbled in pop and techno styles. I'm always willing to try something new though. Feel free to check out the stuff in my sig.

Gollgagh, did you get those sprites (besides the Sprite) from Legend of Mana? I would like to request the sky dragon from that game (it's a regular monster, not a boss), but I think I would be the only one who might use it. Maybe if I just request more Legend of Mana sprites in general? There don't appear to be many/any available.

I like the piece, and Jill always has a nice voice, but as someone said earlier, it doesn't really get anywhere. I think for me the problem stems in that the lyrics are so repetitious, even when translated into Japanese. The mood set by the first verse could be continued with a new verse that's equally as beautiful and full of imagery, but it isn't. Piano is excellent as well, and the ritards/accels were quite well done, as is expected of Reu. I enjoy the simplistic arrangement of it which gives the vocals the ability to shine. Good work to all.

I offer myself up as a vocalist, though I doubt I'll be needed. Anyone want lyrics to "On the Other Side of the Mountain"? I'll still be anxiously awaiting the release of this project.

The mix of the melody is awesome, very smooth but with emotion. Combined with drums it makes a very nice combination. Nice job.