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OCR02093 - Final Fantasy V "Vessel of the Void"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Hard, dark, evil, powerful, aggressive.....so many different ways to describe this ReMix of Exdeath. I'm open to lots of genres for ReMixes, but I really love it, especially for villain and battle themes, when the track goes all out in a fierce way, which Zircon pulls off here. Awesome DNB mix and another win for the bad guys. -
OCR02092 - Final Fantasy V "Lore of the Ancients"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I can greatly appreciate the difference in styles between Sixto's and AeroZ's arrangements for this. Seems more like a low key and sneakier take on the source, and I really liked the how this ReMix progress from the intro on. EmptyClaw said it best, it's very playful and mysterious. Very nice. -
OCR02091 - Final Fantasy V "The Path to Glory"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Sixto really does stand out to me as one of those ReMixers that are very consistant in how good their ReMixes are. The guitar playing was excellent, and both the arrangment and production are ace. Looking forward to hearing more from both Sixto and the rest of FFV. -
OCR02090 - Mega Man 2 "The Quick and the Blue"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This one surprised me because it was one of those songs that really told the freakin' story and does it well. That's what was so interesting to me, because usually it's the music that I look to (or listen to, rather) first, then the lyrics. But with this one, it was the opposite. The lyrics painted the picture of the battle perfectly, and the music just sorta matched the tone. Brilliant. I really loved that about this ReMix. Kinda interesting that the lyrics kinda fell out of line as Quickman died. That was cleaver as hell. The Megas picks up a decisive musical win here and this is definitely going in my recommended list. -
OCR02089 - Star Ocean: The Second Story "Solitude in Arlia"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Beautiful and smooth. This is the kind of ReMix I could really chill out to. Pot Hocket is one of those ReMixers that I've noticed can bring out some hard emotion with the way he arranges tunes. Amazing. -
OCR02088 - Metal Gear Solid 2 "Solid Snake's Cigarette Break"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Didn't really feel much of anything until the music really kicks in about 1:20. After that, it was like someone woke up and picked it up. Very jazzy and cool, but not exactly my kind of jazz. Still, aside from the slow start, I dug this ReMix a bit more than I thought I would. Not bad at all. -
Happy Birthday DJ Mokram!
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OCR02087 - Tales of Symphonia "The Fall of Iselia"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Amazing piano in this ReMix. Sounds absolutely gorgeous. That dark turn was pretty powerful, especially with the piano still going as this got a little rougher. Strings and piano make a pretty sweet combo here, and it really keeps the attention going, which is always nice. Overall, a very cool ReMix that I will greatly enjoy for a long time. -
OCR02084 - Rush'n Attack "INVASION!"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Dynamic and spectacular. The full-on cinematic feeling you hear in a Beckett ReMix is just terrific and I love hearing stuff from this guy, because this is the kind of thing that should be in game movies. You have a great grip on the orchestral genre, and I have yet to be disappointed. Great stuff. -
OCR02083 - Scribblenauts "NO (resub)"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Chippy goodness and a title full of fun, this is without a doubt a happy ReMix that may brighten up your day......if you can get past the voices. I liked them, but I can see how they may get on some nerves. -
Peaceful and emotional. There's a lotta feeling in this one with the crisp guitar playing, and it really fits the human side of things. Beautiful ReMix.
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OCR02077 - Fallout 3 "The Fallout of Eli"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
The atmosphere mixed with the piano really makes this tense in the beginning, which was awesome. A bit unsettling even. Pretty good considering the game it's ReMixed from. It's like a mechanical beauty, especially with those emotional drums. Way to bring the wasteland to life. -
bLiNd owns trance. Do I really need to say much more? I mean, honestly, the variation, the length, the solid steady beats, the breakdowns, all of it was just fantastic. Anyone who doubts bLiNd, I doubt you can even doubt this song.
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That intro is so damn cool, then going into something a bit odder, with the same determination continuing on over the course of the mix and continuing the build-up was great. The plucking bits where nice, and like others, I enjoyed the mix of electronic and orchestral here especially towards the end. But the end just left me wanting more. It was like it build up to something and then bam, nothing more. Don't tease me like that. Other than that, very good work.
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OCR02074 - Final Fantasy Adventure "Chivalry Begins"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Okay, look, I really enjoyed those lyrics. Knowing what this song was for, and what it could be for in different contexts left to imagination, you got some powerful stuff here, cheesy or not. And the music arrangement halfway through the ReMix was pretty sweet. I agree with the person who said that this comes off a little like Christian rock. Nothing against that, I mean I like it, but it seems lighter and more positive, which is perfect for what you were going for. Damn well done. -
OCR02073 - Castlevania "You Gon' Get Whipped"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Sounds extremely classy and very artistic in the way the piano seems to carry out the tone of the ReMix. Nice. The fake ending would have gotten me if I didn't know better from watching the video. -
What a Healthy Day! Happy Birthday Nutritious!!
Crulex replied to Mirby's topic in General Discussion
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OCR02070 - Mega Man 2 "Dokuta Wairi, Rival to the Light"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Sixto, man, you're going to give me a musical heart attack one of these days. And it will be worth it. First off, holy hell, those drums! Okay, now that we got that out of the way, I have to say that this ReMix is flat out fantastic. I heard the X Japan influence in this one and it just got me grinning from ear to ear. The soloing, the guitar itself, the arrangement, all of it, just badass. Even the breakdown rocked hard. Dr. Wily's stage 1 from MM 2 just never gets old, especially with ReMixes like this. Hell, I see this as one of the best on the site that I've heard so far. -
What to say about this ReMix.....hahaha, ah, too much. First off, the first few moments, flooded my brain with nostalgia. Then bam! Strange synths and strong beats that give the Mario tune we all love a bit of a sharper edge. Back to nostalgia and some SFX, which is always great when done right, and back to the synths again. I just love the hard beat to this one, got me nodding my head to it. The ending with the lesser use of instruments followed by the death music was a damn good way to end it. This track is three minutes long, and yet it goes by like nothing when I get into it. Everything just seems to click with this ReMix. Probably one of my favorite takes on the Mario theme, so well done.
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OCR02061 - Seiken Densetsu 3 "Aurora Borealis"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Very Wintery ReMix. Perfect for when all you can see outside is white. This is the kind of song that may not scream Christmas, but gives that cold, northern lighted sky feeling. Loved that bass drum and the synths here. A little long, but it's great to drive to. If there was a spirit of winter, this song would have it. Sweet stuff Rozo. -
OCR02059 - Street Fighter 2010 "Type Valentine MX5"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
A 2010 ReMix posted on 2010. Ha. Okay, beyond the funny timeline used here, this is the kind of ReMix I've come to expect from the Dr. Heavy, forceful metal that makes it's point through the entire five minutes. Really liked the siren SFX near the end of the ReMix. Great arrangement and solid production, very nice. -
The bells and water drops were really cool. It was like a melody straight out of a natural cave, with a piano somewhere in between. Great images in my mind from listening to this. Peaceful and beautiful. I don't think I can say anything more than how much I loved the idea of those water drops being used like they were. This is a great example of taking a song from a fairy-filled fountain and doing justice to the name "magic fountain".
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Happy Pizzaday!
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OCR02067 - Chrono Trigger "Pipe Dream Mystics"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Ah, yeah! Real trance that goes hard, just the way I like it. bLiNd knocks just about every ReMix out of the park, this one included. Hard beats that hit with force, some good breaks, solid and constant energy that puts a dancy feel on it.....you really can't go wrong when you have all the pieces in place. And something else that bLiNd does really well is the length of the track, which is perfect for trance. Great job.