Dj Mokram

This actually explains a lot, but that's another story... Really cool ReMix you've created here Stevo, very soothing and evocative. Totally fitting the NIGHTS universe. Thanks for putting that out for everyone to hear, and kudos for having the courage to lead a project on a lesser popular fanchise and see it through. Great art too btw. Looking forward to NIGHTS' 15th anniversary!

"Once every decade comes the time to celebrate he who has ruled over the city of OCAD for more than a thousand year. With an iron fist and a speedo, he brought vision to the world of VG-podcasts with his feared accolytes, Bald Uncle Stevo and Epic Trauma Center. Ladies and gents, let him be remembered as the one, the only: BrushMayor!" Have a good one sir! And also, a mandatory 'nice birthday' to The Author and wildfire.

Sick concept you had here JH. It was a fun experience to watch (or in this special case, hear) it unfold through the entire album. Enjoyable to listen to, with some highs and lows, but very interesting nonetheless. Favorite tracks of mine were the blurry electro-acoustic 'In the Yard' with its strangely interrupted orchestral break, the upbeat and cheerful 'Special Case (analogous version)', which is by far the best definition of 'Sonic meets J64H' you'll ever hear, and finally the very melancholic 'Finality' ft Cyril, which features some of that beautiful and dramatic piano we all know and love. For anyone familiar with JH's music, Hedgehog Hysteria bears his usual trademark style: balanced yet asymmetrical, both skillfully crafted and voluntarily cheesy at times. But for once, I appreciated the fact that this album delves deeper into the mind of an artist who definitely has his own unique way to do things.

UPDATE v9: check it on the first post! Took me a long time to update this arrangement, but I finally got around to it. I've marked the track as mod-review and let the previous version up in first post if needed for reference regarding the concerns expressed previously. Source is there as well. EDIT: source link was down, but I've fixed it. Should be working now! Thanks to Emunator for taking the time to listen and provide honest critique, and thanks to NintenJoe for his feedback and helpful suggestions. All issues mentioned previously were adressed in this update, and I tried to push the arrangement a little further. Here's the v9 log: -Further tweaking on EQ, volume and velocities on all instruments to make things clearer. -Removed redundant chords and improved harmonies and support instrumentation. -Changed the lead piano sample, and worked on humanizing piano parts. -Added a new piano solo, drum break, and instrument with its own parts (Oboe). -Added a few more subtle references to the source whenever possible (and appropriate). -Broke down the single-track String and Brass Section VSTs into full scale instrumentation (Violin, Viola, Cello, Double Basses and French Horns, Trombones, Trumpet). Well, as far as my abilities go, this is as dramatic and/or epic as it gets. Project now takes a whooping 40 tracks in the sequencer, and at this rate I'll need a new computer soon solely to handle this song. As a musician, I always strive to learn more and to get better in both composition and production, even tough I'm auditory impaired. But the hardest thing to do remains being able to transmit emotion to people through your art. I never imagined that one day, someone would actually feel that way about my music. So, thank you for these words. That means a lot.

^ This. You'll find martial arts (main hero is a jeet kune do specialist), and an extremely compelling story. Protagonists aren't assassins diguised as emo-teenagers, or vampires disguised as priest, or giant panda robots with tentacles and weird stuff like that. Characters are humans, with human traits and emotions. It's set on a futuristic earth and in space (and some other locations I won't spoil). It may be one of the most brillant anime ever made, and it's not intended for kids imo. Themes are really mature, dealing with grown-up problems or tough decisions we may all face someday. There's action, reflexion, humor, joy, sadness, love, family, friendship, life, loss, death(s) and even serious monkey business (yes, I'm serious!). Only unknown for me is the US dubbing, since I only ever watch japanese anime with original voices. Other than that, I recommend Cowboy Bebop 100%.

And rest assured that you did. Just make sure to pick your words a little more carefully next time around. EoL listening party is in progress people. Come join the fun at irc.enterthegame.com #ocad. We're about to dive into disc 2 anytime now!

Not everyone lives in the US and know all about the fancy timezone shifts. Also, could you please refrain from unnecessarily using offensive/condescending words such as 'illiterate'. That's all I needed to know, thank you very much M'am.

Ahah, what a misunderstanding. I know it's happening at 5PM EST (or EDT?) actually. What I'm trying to figure out, is the current time on your side of the planet right now.

Is OCAM an occult social-event involving OCAD & friendz, that happens after midnight when it's really dark outside, and you shouldn't be feeding the Gremlins anymore? Also, if anyone could confirm in roughly how long the EoL party will begin, that would be much appreciated. I've been trying to figure out the proper EST (EDT) time setting from my location, but I thought it would be more reliable to ask you guys.

This thread can rest in peace for now, for it will be born anew within the next Season... Congrats again to Ben and everyone!

It lives! Been a long time coming, so congrats on finally releasing Essence of Lime. I'm really thankful to have been able to work alongside such an enthusiastic and talented group of people. Everyone has put his heart and a lot of hard work into this project, and the result is beyond expectations. I'd like to thank Ben for giving me the opportunity to be a part of this project, for all the feedback and motivation he provided. He took the time to help everyone onboard regardless of their reputation or ability, and without being bossy or judgemental. He really inspired me to try and lead a project of my own, and helped me grow as an artist. So mad props to him for that. Props to The Maverickk, BLUamnEsiac and all the graphic design team for going all out and creating such wonderful artwork (in such massive quantities). Props to MW for his site coding skills, his open mind as well as producing and providing hosting services on the Revasser network. And Flexstyle too for hosting. Props to GirlzMelon and Capt'N Brushfire for the memorable summer-blockbuster-flick 2010 album trailer. Finally, Props to all the seriously talented and crazy cool musicians in the EoL team. You know who you are guys! Looking forward to the listening party. Hope everyone will enjoy the album!

Probably was the banner I'd made for the now-defunct Megaman 4 project, which was randomly taken down by image-host. So Brad, only one track on the initial list to be wip'd, and it's bonus track time then? Looking forward to the outcome of what is, according to the OP, my first project evar! ;D

There were rumors of a PS3 port of Peace Walker at some point...

That would be quite surprising given MGS5 is actually Peace Walker for the PSP, originally titled Metal Gear Solid 5: Peace Walker by Kojima and his team. So, you may be refering to MGS Rising (for the X360 not PS3 ...at least for now), which isn't a numerical entry. But if it was, it would be MGS6 I guess.

1. Nathan 'RAD' Spencer 2. Joe Musashi 3. Zero

July 8th 2010 has been successfully added to the VGM duties list as: 'Final Deadline for SD3 project'.

Allright, let's hear these new songs! Hero's battle: Overall I like the electro-orchestral and metal combination that makes this piece flirt with what we can hear in some modern-era jRPGs. The intro effectively builds-up the right kind of atmosphere, so when the song kicks off, we definitely know we're in for one epic battle. The composition, while softer compared to some of your other works, is flowing nicely, with a consistent sound and a good amount of variety. It's evenly paced with frequent breaks, leaving room to breath and keeping the song from being stuck into a repetitive pattern. The guitar is once again the star of the show, with those fierce and eloquent solos, unsurprisingly being the high points of the song. The melodies played by both piano and synth work well with the guitar parts, toning down the metal a bit, but creating the right balance in soundscape. However, I think the piano (or/and harp?) sequencing is bit rigid, requiring some humanization work in your part. Also, are you still using the DFH kits? That snare sounds pretty dead center and dry. It's especially annoying in this song since the track has a more atmospheric approach, thus needing reverb to build the proper ambience. The Discovery: It's a rather disturbing piece, with an unsettling composition, and use of dissonances. Those guitar chugs mean business! They really put emphasis on the already extremely dark tone by adding a tangible feeling of wrath and rage. I don't have much to criticize, except maybe for my usual "snare drum complain", which by now sounds more like a personal bias than an objective critic. Other than that, nothing production-wise annoying enough to spoil the listening experience of someone who would enjoy the song's composition. Not digging this particular piece as much as usual, but my opinion doesn't remove anything from your performance. And from what I'm hearing here, that certainly won't prevent me from looking forward to your next album. Keep on rockin' Joe!

There's a saying that goes like this: "Prove yourself by your actions, not by your words". It's cool Brandon, we've already discussed this issue earlier, and I'm aware of the time it takes to make a kickass song. Also, keep in mind it's not a project thread, just a recruitment one. Move the chatter to PM whenever possible. I'm trying not to upset the mods, so help me out here. Also, your sigs are freaking huge! Might want to resize them down a little.

Glad someone got this request and liked it. This song is an all times favorite from what is probably one the best soundtrack (and game) ever made for the N64. No pressure though Obtuse. Just have fun and aim for completion. It's definitely a hard source to work with, as it's very atmospheric and the melodic material isn't too obvious. Can't promise anything, but I'm up for the challenge. Good compo to everyone!

The following tracks are still open: .Contact me via PM if you want to claim a track.

If I remember correctly, mp3 was listed as 'acceptable' for nsf or spc replacement. At least two source-fields required input, and one has to be a youtube link. So, if the person didn't found a midi or didn't know where to find one, that may not be so silly in fact. Nevertheless, a midi isn't an absolute necessity to arrange a song. Challenge accepted btw. You guys cranked up the difficulty this year. This will be fun.

That's one birthday mixpost for Halc! Happy Bday!

Here's one thing I looked forward to this year: Shinji Mikami's Vanquish.