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So, I have to say that I'm really loving the arrangement style of electronica with rock interwoven in it. That's something I've love to hear a lot more of, because it just seems to take electronic tracks and give them that kick that I can get behind. Even if it's similar the other way around, it just seems different enough to make this stand out. Either way, it's great to hear a lot of Tekken themes get some love in a way that is entertaining and quality. Well done, Ivan, great ReMix.
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OCR01461 - Mario Paint "Intense Color"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Oh man, I was not expecting anything like this from a Mario Paint ReMix. So many awesome ideas come out of the synths, especially around the first minute and the many switch-ups made this sound like serious business. Really, if there was anything that could have been close to a boss battle in which you have to use painting and Mario (like Kirby and yarn, I guess), this would fit. Surprising and full of energy, very nice, guys! -
My favorite part of this massive three part extravaganza of hip-hop/rap talent. Anything that can be said about any section holds true for this one as well. The character raps were clever, and some of the rappers sounded close or at the very least nailed the general feeling of who they were trying to be. I'm especially digging The Auracle's bit as Snake/DMX. Everyone in OverClocked Assembled as something to be proud of with this awesome 20+ minute work of art. Nice work, guys and girls.
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So part 2 is much like part 1 in that the rapping was tight and the arrangement was smart and fun as hell, but as a matter of preference because of the characters/rappers in this part, I just wasn't feeling this part as much as the other two, but again, that's just me liking the other 18 minutes of the whole product better, so it's not a negative thing at all.
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Happy birthday Dyne!
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OCR02819 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 "Mystical Groove"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Wonderfully upbeat and great on production value. It's always nice to hear a fresh take on a well-ReMixed source. Nice work, man. -
Happy birthday, you XPRT you!
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OCR02476 - Mega Man II (GB) "The Will of the Forest"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This is an example of a ReMixer taking a song and pulling a water into wine trick. For a soundtrack that not a lot of people like or know, you created a fine piece. Solid track. -
OCR02818 - Super Mario Land "Super Hipster Land"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This is exactly what I would have loved Dirty Mix to be. It took the same idea and refined it completely. I'm not knocking Dirty Mix, because I still like that ReMix, but as chaotic/jet set arrangements go, I'm more on board with this. And thank goodness you used a Bruce Lee clip that wasn't "Be like water". -
Happy Theoryday!
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OCR02480 - Castlevania "Of Whips and Strings"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
There's something about acoustic guitar that gives a song character that it wouldn't have with some other instruments, and even though this has bits of conservative and melody playing, it's that character and the arrangement idea that makes this shine. Very glad this got accepted, because a dual acoustic guitar arrangement of this many CastleVania tracks is something special the way it was played. Damn good stuff, fellas. -
OCR01518 - Final Fantasy X "How Much Longer"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Pot Hocket always seems to bring something more out of even the most beautiful sources, and this is a great example of that. If this kind of music and arrangement style is your thing, it's easy to love. Wonderful ReMix right here. -
OCR02473 - Puggsy "Last Lucky Planet"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I'll be honest, I wasn't feeling this at the start, but the longer this ReMix went on, the more I began to like it. It really seemed to pull everything together shortly after the first minute. Very charming in a retro kind of way, mixing the quirky synths, the drums and the weird, but sorta happy melody. Not bad for your debut mixpost. -
Dude, you have a total knack for great smooth arrangements with neat little source cameos. I did chuckle a little at Gerudo Valley popping in, but it's such a welcomed addition to this ReMix, and those vocals by Sabrina are unbelievably gorgeous. I'm going to have to agree with Sarad, if you ever give Song of Storms a shot with an arrangement like this, that would be awesome. But this is a awesome ReMix in it's own right and I'll be enjoying this for a long time.
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OCR01537 - Final Fantasy X "Summoner's Love"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Okay, so I absolutely love Besaid Island. The look, the music, and the general easy-going atmosphere makes it one of the towns that I would have picked to live in if given the chance in some fictional turn of events. That being said, DA's voice carries that same kind of easy-going, floating pleasantry that I originally got from that place. Gotta say, I think this may be one of my favorite vocal ReMixes from DA, and I think EFields handled the arrangement quite well. Nice work both of you. -
OCR02816 - Dark Cloud 2 "Fishing Spirit"
Crulex replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Wow, this is pretty freaking cool. Love the section around 1:49 as well, those were some good instrument choices there. Upbeat and cinematic, this just has a good feeling to it. Terrific ReMix, Moomba, seriously. -
OCR02815 - Breath of Death VII "Quest in Peace"
Crulex replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This is a pretty damn good example of ReMixes that carry out a whole up and down emotional spectrum, and the arrangement style (along with the range the instruments went in) just hammers it in. Amazing collab by all of you! -
Happy Birthday, man! Have a great one!
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OCR02471 - No More Heroes "The 51st"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I'm pretty middle of the road on this one. While I enjoyed the ReMix and would listen to it again, probably several times, it just wasn't one of my favorites. Still, it's always nice to hear a dubstepish mix that isn't grating or annoying, so plenty of positives going on for this mix. Not bad. -
OCR02814 - Choujin Sentai Jetman "Itsutsu no Chikara"
Crulex replied to Liontamer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Woooo, boy, this is freaking blazing from all the energy and guitar work, but in a good way, as it seems to be right where it needs to be to sound great without going too overboard. I love heroic suped up J-Rock arrangement's like this that get you pumped, and being one of those arrangements that stick close to the source while putting your own personalization on it makes it all the better to me. Definitely recommended. -
Games you are excited for that release in 2014
Crulex replied to Ryan Jobson's topic in General Discussion
I'm actually not looking forward to much since I'm spending more time trying to play games that I should have played years ago (classic NES/Sega and early PS2 stuff), but there are some that have caught my eye. Bravely Default- Normally don't play a whole lot of RPG's, but the hype this has been getting and the demo have me interested at least. Smash 4: Do I really need to elaborate? Smash for 3DS, done. Shantae and the Pirate's Curse: Story that makes sense from where the sequel left off, game mechanics being varied for the new pirate style, Jake Kaufman back on music......just have to see when this will actually come out. Donkey Kong Country Tropical Freeze: Don't have a Wii U and certainly don't want a Wii U just for this one game, but I'll find a way to play this somehow down the line even if I have to borrow/rent a Wii U and the game from a friend. Kirby Triple Deluxe: Because Kirby hasn't let me down yet.