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OCR02410 - Suikoden "Days Long Passed, Seldom Remembered"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This is a pretty slick ReMix. Really nailed the ethic vibe for this one. Gotta love those beats. Makes me feel like I'm right in the middle of the fields where the sun rises. -
Interesting to hear halc switch things up a tad bit and go further into the electronica side of things. Lots of great choices in this ReMix when it comes to the flow of it all. Not bad at all.
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OCR02657 - Deus Ex: Human Revolution "Adapt Evolve Survive"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
So many sources......will they blend? From the sound of this ReMix, you damn right they will. Loved the airy female vocals in the background. Adds a little something to the overall cinematic feel of it all. Great job with this ReMix and the amazing video as well. This album has put Deus Ex on my list of games to play in the near future. -
OCR02658 - Deus Ex "Ma Chérie Nicolette"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
The high level of production quality for every song on this album has amazed me, to be honest. This track is certainly no exception. Incredible ReMix collab between Brandon and BGC. -
OCR02653 - Deus Ex "The God Machine"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
All the themes meld together so nicely in this one, that I would have to agree that this would fit right in with an overall reprise. I especially liked what you did with it from 3:08 onward. Lots of great electronica going on here. -
OCR02652 - Deus Ex: Invisible War "Tears in Rain"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Oh man, that electric piano sounds so hauntingly good with the stormy sound effects in the background for the intro. It does seem to capture a sense of hopelessness, but at the same time, it's arranged so well that it has a weird uplifting beauty to it. Very interesting. -
Happy birthday Briggs!
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Oh, damn, those drums have a good smack to them. Excellent production and really goes along with the kind of electronica I love the most: dark and crisp. Great technological vibe, I love it.
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OCR02655 - Mega Man 10 & 1 "Bleets of Lightning"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Chippy 80's is always welcomed to my ears, especially with elecman's theme. Goes so well together with Sheep man, which is a nice surprise to me. -
OCR02654 - Donkey Kong Country 3 (SNES) "Water Warped"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I like how the album picture from the website seems to fit the sound of this song. It’s like what would happen if the water levels mixed with the pipes and got a little….well….warped. Twisted and wonky, it’s an interesting ReMix. I like the voices used in the track. -
OCR02650 - Deus Ex "The Search for Ambrosia"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Cool. I love the quick cybernetic vibe that fits right in with the more natural elements of this track. Those light airy vocals of Jill's are just fantastic with this ReMix. Great electronica abound! From the way people are talking, Deus Ex sounds like a game I need to go play. -
OCR02648 - Metroid "Mission Complete: Ending Suite"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Now this is how an ending suite should sound, by god! Eight plus minutes of epic endings and more, and damn does it sound good! -
OCR01838 - Portal "Live from [SUBJECT HOMETOWN HERE]"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I've said this before, but the only issue I ever seem to have with some of these "live" ReMixes isn't even some mistakes or things that sound a little off. Hell, that just adds to the live experience in my opinion, because that's what happens in live performances. But sometimes the recordings for these things seem to hurt it at some points when they aren't cleaned up. Still, recording aside, the arrangement kicks ass and the singer's voice is lovely. Being a huge fan of Portal and it's music, especially the credits, it's pretty sweet to hear a ReMix that goes through several sections of whimsical playing and slow playing while keeping the feeling alive. Love the audience laugh at 0:58, and between the orchestra and the background choir, I legitimately enjoyed this one. So good. -
OCR02649 - Mega Man 2 & 6 "The Root of All Things"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Gotta admit, I'm a pretty big fan of that flute and a lot of the choices made for when things like the little bells pop in and out were brilliant. Not sure how to describe it, but I think I kinda like how it's not a clear cut as some would probably like it. It's weird, but still, with all the different changes that take place over the course of the mix, it keeps attention going. Pretty good, Rexy. -
OCR02468 - Final Fantasy VII "Mother"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I love Listen to the Cries of the Planet and it's perfect for somber, creeping arrangements. The sound effects of breaking glass work nicely here, especially when things pick up about halfway. This is the kind of ReMix that doesn't demand attention with a slap to the face, but it sounds good enough that it really should get the attention it deserves. Not bad. -
OCR02403 - Mega Man X2 "Intruder Alert"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
That intro with the "emergency alert" voice was so well done, you can just picture a break-in at a high tech facility perfectly. Both this and the other track on the album that Washudoll has done take the sources to another level easily and the combination of orchestra and rock makes for a very exciting ReMix. Lots of energy and makes great use of every part of the source, which is cool. Awesome ReMix of Magna Centipede, Washudoll! -
OCR02395 - Wild Arms "~to be loved is to love~"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
The percussion, and of course the piano, in this one is insanely good coupled with the synth here. Pretty amazing tune that brings in a lot of emotion without getting overly happy, which sometimes ruins the mood when done wrong. Not a problem here, because melody does it right once again. Excellent work! -
OCR02396 - Battletoads "Toads in the Suite"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Totally agree. I can just see this being used in that context and it wouldn't seem out of place at all. So deliciously funky and as far as jazz/funk fusion ReMixes go, this one is a toe-tapping keeper for sure. -
OCR02398 - Diddy Kong Racing "Samba Primata"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Oh, this ReMix is so much fun. Bouncy and carnaval-like, and having those latin instruments sounding really good, it's one of those ReMixes that can get you to smile. I can hear the party/marching direction in this one clearly, and again, it's just a lot of fun to listen to. -
OCR02393 - Quest for Glory "Late Snows of Winter"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Wow, getting the personal thumbs up from one of the composers pretty much says it all on how awesome this ReMix really is. A great melodic piece from a classic game ramped up with some really good acoustic guitar work and more. Damn good ReMix, jmr. -
OCR02392 - Katamari Damacy "Prelude, Fugue, and Groove"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I have to say that I agree that this sounds like a two song set, but since both the first and second half sound amazing, I see no problem here. I enjoyed the second half much more though. It really goes to another level after 5:40, but the entire ensemble was impressive. Loved the female vocalist's voice and I can really roll down the road to this one. -
OCR02646 - Mega Man 2 & 8 "Wily's Bubble Bath"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Dude, for one of your first attempts at some electric jazz, this is really good! Production sounds great and the arrangement is hot! Very smooth and glides with the drums. Nice title as well, although bad images are soon to come in the minds of some. Great ReMix. -
OCR02391 - Pokémon Red Version "Spume"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Freaking love the sonar opening! Can't believe I didn't review this when it came out, but this is a fantastic take on the Sea theme. When it picks up after 1:35, I just get the urge to move around a bit. Wonderful beat with those ambient pops and that sonar going off a few times. This ReMix is happy, and it makes me feel happy. So good! -
OCR02390 - Final Fantasy VII "Sephiroth's Deliverance"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
The sources that were mixed here were tackled alright in my opinion, and the combinations seemed to work out, but I would have to say that the opening is what worked the best with the bells cutting to the metal. The mix had a great arrangement, good energy and you had enough variation to keep things interesting. Good addition to FF7's library of ReMixes.