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This is incredibly creative! I dig the opening and the contrast of upbeat melody to moody background harmony around the one minute mark. That soloing is so catchy and fresh! Excellent work! Looking forward to more.

Thanks for the comments, (Ninten)Joe! I'm actually recording the parts separately, which leads to a few timing problems. I hope to find my quality mics and use them to record simultaneously for a somewhat live, unplugged feel. I've got some modifications up my sleeve and effects like reverb, which you mentioned, are definitely in my plans. Hopefully I'll have some time to work on the song this weekend. It's competing with about twenty other WIP projects I can't wait to start!

The last one was a bit more interesting than usual: Veteran Gamer Opinion Poll #8 The demographics of gaming have changed since the 8-bit era. For many of us, old games can cause nostalgia, dredging up memories of velour and The A-Team. Then there is the newer generation, who are more familiar with 3D environments and in-game, licensed popular music. I think it would be interesting to know the age spread at OCR. That said, 1. I think that, overall, most gamers are: a) older than I am around the same age c) younger than I am and 2. most of the gamers I know are: a) 12 years old or younger between 13 and 18 years old c) between 19 and 24 years old d) 25 or older Here are the responses: 1. I think that, overall, most gamers are: a) older than I am - 1 vote (12.5%) >>>>>>>>>>>> around the same age - 6 votes (75%) WINNER! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> c) younger than I am - 1 vote (12.5%) >>>>>>>>>>>> and 2. most of the gamers I know are: a) 12 years old or younger - 0 votes between 13 and 18 years old - 1 vote (12.5%) >>>>>>>>>>>> c) between 19 and 24 years old - 5.5 votes (69%) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> d) 25 or older - 1.5 votes (18.5%) >>>>>>>>>>>> So these aren't really scientific results, only being 8 votes out of a possible 1,300 active users. Still, the results seem to point strongly to an older OCR and gamer community than I would have originally guessed. Thanks to all the voters! New poll early next week. Have a great Easter weekend, all. I'm outta here!

<heh heh> I know which note you mean... Yeah, I need to re-record that bit. I'm getting back into singing after a long hiatus. On guitars, the rhythm work was recorded under different input conditions than the melody but I hope to fix that soon. I am definitely going to include a violin for the second melody and some soloing. I hadn't really considered pads or strings but you've got my imagination going now. Thanks for the feedback! I really appreciate it.

Same here. Is that good or bad? Not much of a turn-out this time... I'll check back in a day or two before posting results. Thanks for replying.

Wow, I just read the movie description and I still don't know what to make of it! Nice sig, by the way.

1.12 million copies. I don't know how good that is. It seems to be on the low end for N64 games (using the same site), but so are a few of my other favorites! And thanks, Liontamer!

I can't believe I didn't hear the flute tune before in your solos! That's just sweet. The only problem I hear is a squeak at 3:50. Other than that, I doubt there's anything I can add which would help. Guitars are outstanding, balance and spread are fantastic (really gives one an earful), improvisation and use of the source are excellent... What more could the judges want? Great work.

No takers? Huh! I think this mix should go into File A, for Awesome. I can really appreciate that you jived up the melody to start things off with an original feel. The build-up is so mellow, but so vibrant and full. I love that the melody disappears. There's a new source tossed in around 1:30 but I can't figure it out (or is it soloing?). So, yeah, it's a little short, and might do well with a few more interesting parts, but I think you've got a great mix here. You could totally amp things up with a high-energy (but same tempo) "bridge" of sorts around the two-minute mark, and then cool things off again, but it's quite enjoyable as is.

Yesterday, Game Informer posted an article on the Pilotwings franchise, trying to entice Nintendo to produce a Wii generation version. At the very end, they mention the style of music which should be included in a new rendition of the series, highlighting OCR's very own (and only Pilotwings mix) Midnight Altitude. Congrats for the exposure, jcd! Here's a link to the article.

Nice work tweaking things around. The only critiques I have are that the synth which harmonizes in places like 1:19 sounds a little off (maybe it's just me) and the drums at 2:15, 2:25, and 2:45 could use a little more variety (the rhythm is good, though). I love the breakdown at 1:25. Good update!

Okay, I feel dumb that I couldn't pick out the source before. -EDIT- Uh, wrong WIP! Sorry! I really like the halty synth and the strength of the lead. Very nice.

What version of Tetris is the basis for your mix? Looking forward to it, regardless.

I'm thinking of adding a violin/fiddle part. Anyone play (besides Posu Yan/po!)? I would synth it but I'd prefer an organic sound.

I did not know this game existed... I just watched a youtube video of it and I'm not sure what the point is. The dance moves are killer though (get it?). Anyway, very nice mix. Solid layering, synths, and percussion (especially). Great use of the voice sample too.

I knew it! And agreed on the awesomeness.

I like the intro a lot with the melody chiming in. The kick sounds good to me, though I would suggest more oomph. Your piano parts really brighten the mix and open up the soundscape, as it does sound more compact than I would prefer (especially around 1:47-2:01 where I wish there was more emphasis on the lead). The change around 2:15 is fantastic. Things do get a little muddy around 2:45 (though I love that part), the bass pattern feeling like it needs to stand out a little better (maybe throughout). Overall, though, the mix is great. And, while that's not very helpful, I can't hear any other issues.

Please don't! Love too. The first minute, mostly build-up, is seamless, except for the synth that comes in around 0:45 (maybe back it off a little but add more echo?). I think the Koopa's Road theme blends in beautifully. Maybe a change in the synth would help? Something a little softer until 2:25, where what you have works perfectly. The outro is great, once again demonstrating how good mixing makes the whole thing flow together without alarming the ears that there's been a change. As usual, this is an amazing mixture of style and source. I'm still astounded by Leafcutter! Excellent work, sir.

Ha ha! Too true. Not that I can argue with his creativity, but I can't wait to see them completed!

Was Romantic Beginnings the submission for this mix? If so, is there an update in the works?

Here's an interesting one... Veteran Gamer Opinion Poll #8 The demographics of gaming have changed since the 8-bit era. For many of us, old games can cause nostalgia, dredging up memories of velour and The A-Team. Then there is the newer generation, who are more familiar with 3D environments and in-game, licensed popular music. I think it would be interesting to know the age spread at OCR. That said, 1. I think that, overall, most gamers are: a) older than I am around the same age c) younger than I am and 2. most of the gamers I know are: a) 12 years old or younger between 13 and 18 years old c) between 19 and 24 years old d) 25 or older Vote and be heard! PM me for anything else or if you have some 80s memories you'd like to share.

Here's the last question: Veteran Gamer Opinion Poll #7 Assuming that you visit OCR for the music and not just the forums, what is the main reason you download a ReMix? a) the source game the genre c) the remixer d) it's random e) I download it all! And here are the results (Vanna, if you will): a) the source game - 10 votes (42%) - WINNER! >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> the genre - 2 votes (8%) >>>>>>>> c) the remixer - 1 vote (4%) >>>> d) it's random - 4 votes (17%) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> e) I download it all! - 7 votes (29%) >>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> A clear winner this time. I have to say I'm not surprised that most people look for a familiar source tune. What does surprise me is the lack of love for the remixers! As for the third option, I guess that's another reason why OCR shouldn't include a breakdown of mixes by genre. And kudos to all of you who thrive on the true, djpretzel-approved spirit of OCR by downloading (and hopefully listening to) everything. Thanks for voting! New poll in about ten minutes (Eastern Standard Time).

Okay, I've made quite a few changes: reverted to original key changed intro notes changed final refrain played/sung with emotion and, hopefully, some control recorded with a new mic (though not the better one that's hiding somewhere...) tried to find the right input settings for my computer It's still quiet, but, personally, I think these have made a world of difference. You be the judge!

Sounds much fuller this go round. The drums are in good shape. I would bring that piano near the end a little bit more to the forefront. Nice work!