Dj Mokram

Hey Halt, I think it has a lot to do with the workflow. Seeing as you can't yet find a suitable time frame or mindset to get down to practice making music a little more seriously, it all comes down to finding a way to do just that. Once again, one hour compo is a really good way to start getting something done in a time limit, and it's still pleasant cause you can feel the rush of emulation while having fun. The 'treat music as a job' approach really doesn't work for me, as if I feel I'm forced to sit down and compose, it ends up being a wasted effort. I agree with the fact that a 30-45 minutes warm up will really help you get in the right mood. It can be practicing your instrument, or starting something on FL. But it can also simply be listening to some music you like, while analysing what you like about it, and trying to learn how a specific segment was made. Take your favorite song from ChronoCross for exemple, and try to find out what makes it so great in your eyes. Is it Mitsuda's style? Is it the genre/instruments used? Or is it related to the memories your have of playing the game? To make music, you have to start by knowing what kind of music you wanna make. Find an inspiration first.

Ok, just finished reading the adaptive music article. This is pure gold. Experimented on the concept at some point, and found it to be a rewarding way to compose. However, I imagine this isn't the easiest thing to put in motion, as finding a game that would require that kind of fancy score structure more or less means working on a big budget title, with appropriate visuals and storyline... and budget. Back onto the blog, I appreciate the fact that this is not another "how to become a famous game-composer in just 10 days starting from scratch" BS. The overall approach is without compromise and the articles very insightful. I subscribed.

What an amazing way to start a new year of remixing! I can't believe this project is actually happening. There are just so many great songs to cover here. It's nice to have extended the scope to the whole X serie. I agree with Lea, Command Mission has some good, yet under-appreciated songs, like Steel Massimo or Marino's themes. Time is scarce atm, but I'll probably audition for in a few weeks.@Bahamut: is the june 28 for first wips or final mixes? I'm assuming it's the latter.

Just finished catching up on episodes 117 to 125. I've discovered yet again a ton of cool artists, as well as some new aspects of the community. Hot-seat episodes and interviews were very enlightening. Lots of great music and lots of entertainment. You guys rock as usual. Btw, the first post's link to archives leads to a 404. I believe this might be the correct link: http://kngi.org/episode-archive. Oh, and congrats for the milestone too.

This compo is gonna be monumental. Looking forward to the entries.

Well, the effort is truly appreciated sir. Will get to reading that soon. I'm not familiar with your work yet, so I'll go listen to some of your remixes too.

Though it's not an official project, there's supposedly a remix album in the works for Dynamite Headdy. And 'You're Izayoi' is one of the songs being covered.

Best wishes. Hope you have a wonderful wedding and a happy marriage.

Following Stevo's advice from some time ago, I've finally managed to find the thread, like 2 years after everyone else. ;D So I've been playing catch up with seven heavily packed and politically incorrect episodes, forming this uncanny cocktail of roughness and subtility... Wait, screw subtility: OCAD is a dish best served RAW, and you're never prepared for what comes next. So far, I've had the opportunity to witness the show's progression in a very short amount of time. It has evolved from a funny convo between friends, full of 'dood', private jokes and audio artifacts, to a more efficient yet still funny and enjoyable experience. In the beginning, I was inevitably comparing it to NGI's podcast, wishing it were more structured at times. But I soon realized that the randomness was what made it so entertaining. The unexpected/hilarious factor is what kept me coming back. I've choked on my food several times already, thanks mostly to Deven, but also to Brak...er, I mean bLiNd. As a result, you've got yet another subscriber to the feed. Anyway, I wish you guys a great time at MAG. Enjoy yourselves, and go crazy celebrating 2010.

With that one, you're one step closer to having your own plane company. Congrats on another great achievement.

A great birthday to you sir.

Seconded. The soundtrack is simply stellar, filled with some memorables tunes. The main theme/credits, The Dragon's Trap comes to mind instantly. Definitely underrated ...and definitely on my checklist for next year.

Would be nice to know what robots are taken already. I also need to re-listen to Megaman 5-8 ost...

Great concept, sounds like a lot of fun. ...so, where do we sign up?

I confirm, link is working. Why aren't you using Fireslash's OCR hosting though? Anyway, here a remix for Kyle right here. Love the new peaceful intro, and nice race cars FXs right before the OHC part begins. The sound is pleasant and the mix seems way cleaner now. Should someone had presented me the song as part of an official GT soundtrack arrange album, I would have believed it. It's just how good it is... well, to me at last. Once again, uncle Stevo delivers.

I stumbled upon the updated version first. You should probably hold off on submitting atm, as the arrangement & production could be improved. As you mentioned it's fairly conservative, but in itself enjoyable nonetheless. Problem is that up until the middle of the song, when it starts to really evolve and come alive, the song was pretty bland and repetitive. I acknowledge that the source is kind of loop-based itself, but here you have the opportunity to go into a totally different direction with your remix. Adding some texture and life to the first half's soundscape, should help making the song more enjoyable right from the start. Also, expand it a little bit, with maybe a new intro or variations that break off from the original source's melody. Again, the second part of the song is really promising. Keep at it!

My words exactly. Though having the courage to launch and support such a project on your own, is commendable. Quite unusual to see someone refering to a project lifespan in years from the very begining. It's a realistic approach you have here, and shows that, at least, you have a vision. I wish you luck on your endeavor Neblix.

It took me a while to get to review this one. But I figured there wouldn't be a better time to do it than during 'OCR review month'. Well, this is my ground zero of VG remixes, as it's the first remix I've ever heard. But it's also the song by which everything started, the reason why I'm here, why I wanted to learn how to use synth, and start remixing. Mirror and Transparent was so shockingly audacious, so far away from the clichés of any music I had heard so far, it simply grounded me on my chair the first time I heard it. I remember thinking: "What can this person's reality be like, so that he/she can make such music? What makes it go this way? Why this choice here? Why this sound?" and so on... Best of all, it was a song of one of my favorites videogames from my childhood, and I had no idea any other soul could see the VG music from back then as something else than blip and blop. It striked me as such a revolutionary way to make music, that up to this day, I can't really manage to be objective about it... Ok, I could if I really wanted to, but clearly I don't wanna rob it from its meaning. ;p To me, this song symbolizes hope, joy, enthusiasm, and is the dawn of a new world of musical possibilities I had never envisaged before. It is truly an inspirational and even motivational song for me. One that I'm constantly going back to. If you haven't guessed it at this point, I'll let the cat out now: Mirror and Transparent is my favorite video game remix to date. And despite being able to toroughly enjoy all the amazing remixes and talent the community has to offer, this one will always hold a special place. Thanks to Rellik for creating this jewel, and to OCR for sharing it with the world.

What? This remix still ain't done yet! Can anyone help the poor Mork finish this one before the end of the year 2020. Here's the latest version to date: New Begining New Path v6 And the source is in the first post. Looking for any additional feedback/critique/advice that could point me into the right direction. Thanks.

Awesome indeed. Really looking forward to that.

Salamander! Is this for real? ...now I cannot miss that round.

Secret of Mana holds some of my fondest gaming memories. It is no secret however that Kikuta's work on this game was stellar. The original source was already pretty hard to touch. Well, it's even more now. Nearly every person I know that isn't a gamer, and who I've played this remix to has fallen in love with it. This song is a complete living entity. It grows, it grooves, it nutures, it sings, it elevates, it reflects, it learns, it evolves, it reaches, and it succeeds. No point for me in critiquing what there is to love/hate. It's already past that. It's up there, soaring high into the sky, sitting on Flammie's back. The Dragon Song deserves posterity for what it achieves to do, for the worlds it achieves to transcend, for the people it achieves to bring together, for the joy it achieves to bring. One true masterpiece.

Cheers to Stevo and the gang for what seems like a collaboration of huge proportion! Looking forward to how the song will turn out.

I still hold memories of the first Breath of Fire, and its soundtrack. So I decided to set on a heart-warming journey back in time with Flames of Valor. Production wise, I've found it very difficult to critique, being absorbed by the numerous musical marvels, and captivated by the beautiful orchestration of the original source. The song, despite clocking at a little more than 6 minutes, flows at light speed pace, and almost seems too short. The transitions are seamless and appropriate, and it seems almost as if the whole story is unfolding before me. After a few listens, I was speechless at how powerfull and evocative this piece is. This is not just a remix of a song or two. This is a tribute to an entire game, to its story, world and characters. These flames will continue to burn of a fiery glow for a long long time. A grandiose and timeless hommage.