Gario

Alright, Nekofrog - I've got my match set up for tomorrow afternoon. Sorry about the delay... I'll send our replays to you as soon as the matches are finished (I'm sorry if that screwed you up at all ).

He isn't, trust me Adler is great (that's what I read in college), but the best way to learn is simply listen to how other composers used the instruments together. The real trick with orchestration is learning: a.) What instruments make what sound (Timbre) b.) What combinations sound good to you c.) How to balance the sound of smaller and larger ensembles Listen to what other composers do to achieve the effects they want and experiment on your own - that's the best way to learn (Of course, an orchestration book helps, too ).

I'm trying to help you not get this locked - if you keep arguing about it here you'll lose this thread, like your other one. I'm 100% indifferent on the subject your talking about (DS did give some good advice, though), but I'm annoyed when something other than a request comes up on this forum - don't abuse the forum, please.

Wow, I haven't done this in a while. Fun, as always

Wow, the brass is really strong this time around! Nice job - that's what I wanted to hear! I liked the little variations that you added - it adds quite a bit of flavor to the one-to-one approach you've taken to the theme . It sounds like it's closing up there at the end, but the sudden cut off ending just doesn't sound natural. Instead of keeping all of that motion in the voices until the end I'd recommend sustaining a chord (or have the instruments move simultaneously, if they move at all) - keeping all of the voices moving at the end against each other there really implies that the music is going to move on. Other than the ending I can't find much wrong with it. Great job!

I have no clue how the source sounds, but this is pretty bad ass. I have to second Tepid's comment - I can't wait for this to be on the front page .

Nope - that's a list of an older competition (it says 2008, there). I guess you could complete your source from that competition as well, if you like the source .

The changes you made are certainly an improvement (especially since you dropped out that pulsing bass for a little while then gave it a triumphant return - it works better that way ). As for the 'right' direction, that's entirely up to you - I personally like the eastern sound you've added, but if you feel that it's starting to sway towards the source a bit too closely that's understandable, too. As long as the rest of the song can make up for the source similarity with some impressive arranging later I think it'll work just fine .

Cripes, today was the deadline!? I didn't know it had one - sorry about that! I'll try to get something going with her tomorrow or something (in other words - ASAP ).

Yeah, and besides - this is the remix request forum, not community, anymore. Keep the C&D drama out of here, please; that's not what this is for. Darkesword Locked the other thread for a reason - read it and learn.

Be careful, ! I think he was talking about the source he was submitting, not the challenge he got .

True - although perhaps you should, just in case people don't get their music done on time. It'll give you some room for error .

I think that would make a great ska remix, lol. I love this song, personally - it's one of those gems that really set FFVI apart from the rest of the series .

http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?p=556573#post556573 Nope, basically the same (although I never discourage it - I've just learned never to get my hopes up ).

As mentioned earlier, my brother did it, so yeah, siting experience . He had to reinstall Windows on his computer in order to fix THAT mess (I mean, I don't think the USB ports even worked after he did that, lol).

I wish you the best on this, but I'm afraid everyone here's probably right on the C&D... I hope it doesn't happen, but hoping won't do anyone any good. If it's worth the risk do what you want - just don't be surprised if it gets C&D'd.

Yes it's possible... you lose all of your accessory programs (sound records, mixer volumes, notepad to name a few). It still runs, but not very well.

I think I agree with Adamantium Dude on the airy sound effect... I actually am having a hard time finding something to 'critique' on it, as I've now had it on loop for the past 3 hours and can't make myself stop listening to it. The ending it a bit weak, sadly (A hat is hit and everything stops... wha?! ), but otherwise I'd say this is perfect. I like it a lot - just make it end better .

I'll look into it - Thanks, JadeAuto!

lol... LOL! My brother did this a little while ago in order to get rid of a virus (not because Nekofrog told him to, sadly - all on his own)... I'd say it was a rather epic fail, on his part. I still torment him about that little mistake .

Don't worry, Garian - she got in touch with me a few days ago. I'll send an e-mail to try to arrange times today (although if you can get in touch by way of steam, that wouldn't be bad - I don't have steam, so it's not an option for me ).

The sample change with the hats was excellent, and the bass drums are not nearly as harsh as they were before - Nice touch . I'd be careful when you double the bass at some parts, though - it tends to clip the sound a bit, then. Put in some velocity work with the drumline and I think the drums could work fine. The piano sample doesn't seem to fit well with the other instruments in this song. I'd replace that sample as soon as you can (the same goes for the guitar, but you knew that already ). I like the harmony work with the choir - I see we've been working on chords and such . Careful when mixing levels - some instruments seem to shoot out of a quieter texture, which is jarring. Make the levels more homogeneous and you'll also be able to raise the volume of the song without clipping, so try to balance the levels out. It's getting better, that's for sure - you could make it better still, though. Best of luck!

Aw, AnSo; don't steal poor Brad's spotlight - we already love you for your 14 page musicology paper (and we'll love you even more when it's translated, or when we learn Swedish ).

'Gone in 60 Seconds' was filmed in my hometown - the bridge scenes are especially memorable, for me (I've crossed that bridge many times, as a child).

Wow, this project will be epic. I may work on something for it, but I'm actually pretty busy up until August, sadly, so I won't claim anything, right now (I'll just WIP something up and see if it's acceptable, if I can ).