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What you've got sounds pretty good, but not a lot happens. There's no melody until about 1 1/2 minutes in, and when it does come in it's a little bit hard to hear what it's doing. And it sounds as though it's been simplified a lot. But it's good that you've also added to it. After that it kinda goes back to not doing much. HOWEVER that might just be me, as I like songs with a lot of melody. Best get some more opinions before you go changing it. =) I also think you need to find some better samples. These ones sound a little low quality. A little short, but I'm assuming there's going to be more later. Anyway, keep going with it, it's sounding good! (This is a ReMix of the Brawl version right?)

O.K, here's a little test-y thing I did. It's a separate Reason file so changing it or making a new one is no problem. I've included 10 seconds before to show the transition. Slightly different bass, synth part removed, and it now plays the harp's bit, different drums. I think it sounded better before but I'll see what everyone else thinks. EDIT: Is there anything I can do to reduce the file size without significantly reducing the quality or length?

Well that's good, because I think the harp is what pushed it over the size limit. =) O.K, I'll try. I think it might be easier if I do some experiments in a new Reason file and transfer it over when I've made something I like. Thanks for your support!

Nah, I've been at it for a bit over half a year now. I've only started doing proper ReMixes recently-ish though. O.K, how do I do that? EDIT: nvm found it.EDIT AGAIN: Uh oh, it's a few kilobytes over the 6 mg limit! Why must the limit be so small!?!

Little update: Bass at the intro is slightly different. Harp bit added to first chorus. Fixed transition from chorus to DK Rescued cameo. Lockjaw guitar/synth is now a harp. Hopefully fixed the comeback (2:21) Still trying to come up with some new backing. If I don't come up with anything I may have just submit it as it is and hope for the best.

O.K, maybe not nearly finished... I'll see what I can do with the backing, although that's one of the things I kinda suck at. And my Internet won't let me on #ocrwip. It says: "Firefox doesn't know how to open this address, because the protocol (irc) isn't associated with any program." But I've got Java. Explorer doesn't work either. Thanks Taucer and Soul Splint! =D

Looks like I'm almost finished! I'll see if I can fix that first guitar bit, maybe have a look at the EQ... ...and do this as well. I think I'm done with the songs/cameos. The arrangement part seems done (adding anymore will probably push it over the 6 mg limit), it's just fixing the production issues. Speaking of which, any of the previously mentioned ones still exist?Oh yeah, and I have a question: OC doesn't have an age limit for submitting does it? I've checked here and here and didn't see anything.

Yet another edit: Extended by about a minute! Now it includes more of Donkey Kong Rescued and then comes back for a Mining Melancholy-ish finish with the guitar. I don't think I changed anything before the extension since last time. Enjoy! And on a less important note it's got a new, less generic title now.

Another edit: Not as different as the last one was, mostly just minor fixes for now. * I tried to do what Geoffrey said about the guitar, I'm not sure if I did it right though... * Added backing synth for the first chorus. Piano is still the same, I may change it later. * Replaced Lockjaw's Saga guitar with a synth. * Tried bringing the heavy stuff back earlier for the second chorus bit. Once again, I'm not sure I did it right. That ending probably isn't final. I saw what you wrote about returning to MM but the only bit really worth coming back to is the chorus, and I'm not sure using it a 4th time is such a good idea... unless I make it really different or something. Oh, and I should've said this before, but I really REALLY appreciate all your help, Geoffrey! Thanks!

NEW VERSION! =D Changes: * Annoying drums removed and replaced with a hardcore beat. * Chorus/flanger on the synth at certain bits. eg 0:43 - 1:02 * 1st chorus changed to make it different from the original * 1:20 - 1:30: a brief cameo from Donkey Kong Rescued (the credits theme) * Piano riff changed a little * 1:41 Added a guitar in the background that plays the fast harp bit of Lockjaw's Saga * 2:10 Dropped the drums and bass so it's kind of a 'calm down bit.' * 2:41 The bass comes back a little earlier * Extended Life in the Mines. I've been having a bit of speaker/headphone trouble. My speakers suck crap and my headphones just randomly died. I used some new headphones while making this version and they're a little bass-y. Therefore the bass might be too loud or quiet because I had to estimate a little.

Thanks! =) I do play piano/keyboard, but nothing in this ReMix is real. It was all done in Reason. That's a distorted bongo. (I don't know why I used that really...). I don't like it anymore either, so out it goes! =D Yeah, I really need to learn how to EQ. Does anybody know of any Reason specific EQ tutorials? People seem to agree with you here. =) O.K, I'll do a double ReMix. And I'll put some other cameos in the middle. O.K, time for lots of quoting. I'll see what I can do about the intro. =) As for the percussion, I'm thinking of taking off the distortion at the first bit, so they're just regular bongos, and then either removing or replacing them for the rest of the song. I'm not sure I can do that, as it's a really simple sample. I'll have a look for some effects, or maybe even find someone who can actually play it. And I'm also considering redoing the little melody there. I'm thinking of replacing bits here with a mix those cameos I spoke of ^up there^ and some new (and hopefully less robotic) original melodies. Interesting suggestion about the synth, I'll give that a try! =D Glad you like the pick slide, I wasn't to sure it belonged there. =) Oh, and that synth is actually a really dodgy (but still somehow awesome) E. guitar sample. I'm also thinking I should bring in that Hardcore kit earlier in as a clanky drum substitute (Doing something different to what it already does of course.) Sounds good, I'll give it a shot! =D Everyone seems to like the inclusion of Winky's theme (actually called Life in the Mines, btw), so I'll do a double ReMix kinda thing with the 2 songs. And hopefully by extending it I'll lead myself into a better ending. =D Thank you everyone for the great feedback! =D I'll get another version up as soon as possible.

Thanks for reviewing HoboKa! =D The percussion thing is really annoying. The original had awesome percussion but it's so damn hard to make a good imitation... At the moment I'm using distorted bongos, with lots of messing with the pitch. Before that I tried distorted snares and maracas, but they were even worse. I suppose if I can't fix them I can sub in something else, but I'd really like to have it in there. Any suggestions? (anyone?) About the EQ: I've asked my brother about that a few times (he's a lot better at Reason than I am) and he says Reason sucks at EQing. I'm not sure if he's right or not, but I'll have a look around the Net for some tutorials and such. I'm thinking of mixing in a few other themes as well as Winky's. I've noticed the melody is somewhat similar to the ones at the ends of Lockjaw's Saga and Flight of the Zinger. The one in the middle of Fear Factory might fit in as well. Thanks for the help!

Games: Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Country 2: Diddy's Kong Quest Sources: , Life in the Mines, Donkey Kong RescuedReMixFINAL UPDATE!: I'VE SUBMITTED IT! A ReMix of Mining Melancholy, Life in the Mines and Donkey Kong Rescued (Mostly Mining Melancholy though) made with Reason 4. The first version is here: http://www.tindeck.com/download/2d45373a26acd48d78d90109628aca9a/hoko/MonkeysInTheMines.mp3 Second version: http://tindeck.com/download/9c334281405d057342df186847ae6682/kjpi/MonkeysInTheMines.mp3 Third version: http://www.tindeck.com/download/8ee1b9f570d8d4c0509bb71e866dfbed/fckd/MonkeysInTheMines.mp3 Fourth version: http://tindeck.com/download/ff37f4d2ba836c55ef0f64fd2a2e40f3/dujt/LifeInTheShaftLane.mp3 Fifth version: http://www.tindeck.com/download/9c334281405d057342df186847ae6682/xypp/LifeInTheShaftLane.mp3

Actually I'm using Reason, but I see what you mean. Unfortunately I don't have the money to buy any really good sounds, but I'll try looking around the Internet for some free ones. And I'm still trying to get the bass a bit more noticeable without it ruining everything. I'm going to try adding a bit more to the song, and maybe redo the intro a bit. But if I can't find the right sounds to fix it, I'll finish the song anyway and I just won't submit to OC I guess. =) Thanks for your help! =D

umm..hi everyone. I've been working on a Disco Train remix. It probably needs a lot of work... Here's what I've got so far: (It ends like that because there's going to be more stuff after it later.) Can I please have some opinions on what I've done so far? =)