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    RWS 3-2: Iron Remixer Challenge: Bleep'

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    At this point I'm going to try and make a good track then worry who wants to work with me on it later, [...] IDK I just need to get crackin' on making a GOOD track as opposed to who going to help me.

    But if you just tack the name of a posted remixer on top of a mix you completed all by yourself, this pretty much defeats the whole purpose of this compo, doesn't it?

    Still don't understand how/why this begins before the sign-up process is even completed. Unlike PRC, this one pretty much relies on people pairing-up.

    Plus, being late to the party incidentally puts you at a distinct disadvantage, time-wise. Then again, maybe I completely misunderstood the rules.

    Well, if someone finds the kindness in their heart to mentor/assist me on a remix, I'd like to sign up as a novice. (GMT +/-1 and Sonar ideally, but not necessarily).

    RWS 3-1: Arise From Your Grave!

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    I'm wondering if there's anything I can do to further lower the barrier to completion.
    I admit it's a little daunting. Wanted to enter, due to the theme resonating with my current predicament, but I'd have had to sign as a novice since I haven't produced music in over a year. From what I read, there are generally more novices than stars. Then, I would have needed to find someone with the same DAW, in the same timezone, with the same availabilities and willing/kind enough to lend me their help/ears. Not to mention the usual time constraint associated with compos. That's a pretty high barrier of entry, imho.

    But then again, maybe it's just a matter of timing/scheduling, to give everyone the chance to get together and collab. So don't get discouraged MindWanderer. :)

    to be fair, I was kind of also expecting a post announcing the star-and-novice pairups as well.
    True. It's hard to get a grasp of what's going on without a clear overlay of who's involved and/or paired with.
    I'll have to participate next round :3
    ^ This. Hopefully the sign-ups will be more plentiful, and the timing more favorable. ;)

    *Results* MnP 30: Final Fantasy Mystic Quest - Dark King Theme

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    Proly should mention that the whole...

    **If you have technical difficulty [...] please contact Ramaniscence via pm**
    ...isn't working too well. Tried it for the last PRC but ended up having to ask Bundeslang for assistance uploading my track over there.

    Still can't access my account or vote. Hoping this can get resolved somehow, cause I don't wanna be anymore of a burden for you guys.

    Got it done, thanks for participating Mokram :D
    Much appreciated, sir. Thanks for being understanding and for letting me join the fun. :smile:

    PRC291 - Remixes From the Sky (Pop'n Twinbee)

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    like the good ol' days when I used to host PRC
    Yeah, I definitely wanted to give credit were due, because the hard work that goes into managing compos and transcribing tunes to midi is too often overlooked.
    I've been wanting to remix something from it ever since... maybe this is the right opportunity?
    No time like the present. Give it a go, see where it leads you. :)
    edit: haha, not my kind of tune at all.. (it's not that I didn't *like* this type of tune, just that I don't know what to do with it. ok enough blabbering)
    Well, you'll be glad to know the MMZ3 last round wasn't my kind of tune at all either. But then again, that's what the PRC is all about: pushing us to step out of our comfort zone. ;)

    Fester's Quest "Overworld" - Orchestral Remix

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

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    Seems you're going for a bombastic orchestra sound, which is a good way to preserve the energetic feel of the original. The problem with going all out is that, as Eino mentioned, you run the risk of becoming repetitious and have elements overpowering/overshadowing others. I wouldn't worry about it if you had like 3 or 4 minutes of material, but with a little over a minute, I believe it's worth looking into.

    That said, I do hear the more subdued break coming at 1:02, so I've hope you'll keep things varied, both in intensity and complexity. Last but not least: you've got some nice samples. Try to make them shine by humanizing a bit more (writting, velocity, articulations) so that the piece comes off a little less stiff. You're off to a great start here, so keep at it. Looking forward to seeing how this one develops. :)

    Flexstyle Album - Perfect Getaway (available now!)

    in General Discussion

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    Surprised no one bumped this after release day. Picked it up last saturday and t'was a blast to listen to, from start to finish.

    Perfect getaway was the perfect opportunity for me to catch up on Mike's work, and a testament to his versatility and proficiency as a musician.

    Icing on the cake: slick album artwork that perfectly compliments an undeniably polished audio package. :nicework:

    How ambitious is too ambitious?

    in Music Composition & Production

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    what my first attempt at a remix might be
    Mainly, how ambitious is too ambitious for a first try at a remix?
    Am I overthinking it, and should I just stick with whatever song inspires me?

    Assuming it's your very first try at remixing: HAVE FUN! That's the single most important thing to keep in mind, not just when starting out. Whatever you do, don't pressure yourself.

    I'd recommend picking a song you really enjoy and can listen to over and over. Because you'll be doing a lot of that while analyzing structure, chord progressions and the like.

    Don't overthink things: make your choice and get started! Create, experiment, share your work and receive/give feedback. Even if you don't finish 100% of what you start.

    The idea is to get some experience, and through this process get to know your strengths and weaknesses, so you can build up on that knowledge, and get better.

    On that subject, compos (short for composition-competition) are a good place to get a feel for things, meet cool folks, and make progress whilst testing your might. ;)

    Streets of Rage Album

    in Recruit & Collaborate!

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    A 'Bare Knuckles' album! YES! Can't contribute any quality music atm, but if you guys need some help with webdesign, I'll be happy to assist in my humble capacity.

    In any event, more Sega Genesis goodness is always a good thing in my book. Plus, you can't go wrong with Yuzo Koshiro. ;)

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