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OCR00006 - Phantasy Star III "Legacy"
Crulex replied to Joe Redifer's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Very beautiful. For as old as this ReMix is, it still sounds great. Even so, I do agree that some of the bits and pieces sound either midi-ish or fake, but the way it was played out was nice, especially in the crescendo. Yeah, it has a bit of age to it, but this still shows how talented DJP is and it really shows how far both he and ReMixing in general has come. Nicely done. -
Happy Birthday to the fires! (Brushfire, Wildfire) Also The Author
Crulex replied to Level 99's topic in General Discussion
Happy Fireday Brushfire and Wildfire! Oh, and Happy Birthday Author as well! -
More mind-blowing than all the other surprises and such mentioned throughout this whole build-up? This I gotta see. Hype definitely got.
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OCR02066 - Sonic & Knuckles "Chromium Asphyxiation"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I honestly did not realize that I was about to review this exactly one year after it was posted. It just so happened to be next on my list of songs I still wanted to catch-up on and review. Anyway, the intro was awesome and I think the guitar work for this was brilliant. The whole ReMix is rockingly catchy as hell and the outro was pretty cool. As a lot of people have already said, it does get a tad muddy in places, but all in all, the pros outway the cons by quite a lot, so it's all good. Seriously, sweet stuff going on in this song right here. -
OCR01376 - Sonic & Knuckles "Lava Reach"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
"Now, it is time." Freakin' love that sample right there. I think it really fits the zone well and I fancy the way you paced this ReMix out, from the building beginning to the breakdown. The guitars worked so well in this one and it seems to give the mix a boost without being frantic. I can't hear anything that would make me dislike the mix, as even the breakdown keeps the beat going. Love it. -
OCR01393 - Sonic & Knuckles "Catapult"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Good, hard, danceable electronica! Ah, god, how I love this genre. I see what you did in the beginning and a few times during the ReMix, but it only adds to the track and I personally think it was a nice touch. The energy was terrific, the beat was fantastic (which is a given for a ReMixer named "Beatdrop") and I can say that this is my favorite Beatdrop remix as of now. Great work. -
OCR01544 - Sonic & Knuckles "iMushroom"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I love how the source tune is recognizable right from the beginning. The low-fi funk really gets things started and the transition after the first minute was great. I really enjoyed those easter eggs you tossed in there, like Knuckle's theme and such, up past the first few minutes and through the middle. Good use of creativity and very good arrangement. -
OCR01324 - Sonic & Knuckles "Tomorrow's Wake"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Incredible piano playing in this ReMix. I enjoy hearing piano versions of quite a bit of game songs and it really is interesting that they can not only make the original sound good, but then be expanded and changed to a point where it sounds like a beautiful peace that was always meant for piano. Definitely added to the other piano ReMixes in my collection. -
Woot! I've been waiting for this one for a long time. Simply one of the best ReMixes I've heard this year. Seriously, LuIzA has the best punk/ska voice and those lyrics are brilliant! Oh, damn, the SFX covering up the curse words for this version was a great touch. Really, this is one of the catchiest damn songs I've ever heard on OCR. Great job all members of the Plaid Muffins! Can't wait for the uncensored version.
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OCR00360 - Donkey Kong Country 2 "Ghost of St. Helens"
Crulex replied to Saunders's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Really could have sworn that I reviewed this already, but oh well. I really enjoyed the darker, spooky intro and Asian sounding outro. Those really caught my attention and the beat sounded great all the way through. It's a cool atmospheric ReMix that keeps things interesting. Love it. -
OCR01592 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 "Malicious Fingers"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
One of the many reasons why I love Project Chaos. Pretty cool how it starts off with the game SFX before ripping right into the heavy-guitars and drums. The soloing and the fast paced shredding brings back memories of facing this guy at the end of S&K. The production and arrangement are top-notch and this ReMix has "epic" written all over it. Very tasty final boss ReMix. -
OCR02013 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 "How Machines Fly"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Cool, groovy little ReMix here. The arrangement it cool and keeps the original feeling intact. Still, it's hard to hear this without the constant "Go!" sounds from the source. I just can't unhear it. But that's the best part of this ReMix, because nothing sounds too repetitive and it stays interesting until the end. -
OCR02240 - Sonic the Hedgehog "Final Progression"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Nice solid build-up in the beginning. The bit between 1:14 and 1:40 was great for the anticipation and things got really good when it came back with the source being recognizable. Amazing job on this progressive track and the ReMix moved along really well. I do think the ending took a hair long to fade out, but that's just me nit-picking like crazy because there is really nothing wrong with this ReMix. Terrific work, Jewbei. -
It amuses me that the source tunes get almost as much love as Ice Cap. Rightfully so, because both SS and Forest Interlude lends themselves well to so many different takes. This ReMix is a great example. Nice jazzy arrangement. The police sirens and such were a nice touch and oh, do I love that sax. Half laid-back, half funky, all good. Nice work!
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OCR01528 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 "Scrambled Eggman"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Haha! Oh, man, that evil laugh at the beginning and end was perfect! Geez, I do love metal when it's used for hard-hitting boss ReMixes. Keeps the spirit of the battle alive. The rapid-drums, excellent guitar work and epic arrangement made this ReMix. This was always my favorite Eggman theme, so I'm glad to see it done justice. Fantastic work! -
First episode has me so psyched for the new season! I love this show. Good thing for this thread, though, cause I didn't even know the new season started today.
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I roped me a woman! (i.e. Larry popped the question!)
Crulex replied to Liontamer's topic in General Discussion
Way to go, Larry! Congratulations! -
OCR00638 - Final Fantasy VI & IV "Engineer Cid (Factory Mix)"
Crulex replied to orkybash's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This is a really fun ReMix that makes my ears happy. I can get the feeling of a parade with the grand sounds and upbeat marching of Cid's theme. I guess that would be my favorite part of the mix, it keeping up with the upbeatness of the original Cid's FFIV theme. It's pretty cool to hear it with the FFVI bits added in as well. Well done. -
OCR01181 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 "Sonik Elektronik"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I think I'm in love...with this ReMix. Funky, 80's breakin' and good, I mean real good electronica that actually sounds downright robotic. Hell, you even nailed the robovoices. And the fadeout ending leads itself well for the 80's feel that you were going for. Damn, few ReMixes make me want to dance, but this is one of those ReMixes that is hard for me to still to while listening to it. -
OCR02239 - Super Mario World 2: Yoshi's Island "Facing Fears"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I remember this as a WIP that Briggs pointed out to me when I said I hated the Zelda low heart and Baby Mario's crying SFX. Anyway, glad to see it pass the judges and hit the front page. Now I have heard two horrible SFX's put in great ReMixes, which is astounding. The middle section with the boos and count down was impressive. I think the chip-tuneiness keeps the charm of the original while expanding and reorganizing the sound. And yes, the site could always use more SMW2 ReMixes. -
OCR01425 - Sonic the Hedgehog 3 "Aquatic Pressure"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Absolutely terrific ReMix. The upbeat sound, the energy, it was all cool with me. For some reason I got a weird MMX vibe from it in some parts. I can't really explain that one besides possibly the groove of the beat may have reminded me of it, but it's a good thing, trust me. I'm all for ReMixes that can blend in different genres to make something new and intriguing and this is one of them. -
OCR02238 - Final Fantasy IV "Path of Deception"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Love it. The reversed female vocals really caught my attention and being backed up by a smooth progressive theme isn't bad either. I really liked that it varies the sound throughout the track so that it doesn't become stale or anything like that. Great work. -
Oh yeah! I love the island feeling of this ReMix right here. Nice and tropical, especially with the steel drums. Then it goes into a bit of a chameleon effect, changing slightly every few seconds while maintaining the feeling. Wasn't blown away by the ending, but I didn't hate it. Just didn't seem to fit with the rest of the mix to me. Still enjoyed it and it made for a successful collab.
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OCR02236 - Pokémon Red Version "Out of the Palace"
Crulex replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Interesting. I quite liked the whole switch up between the piano and guitar sections. Fantastic energy and a good beat to it as well coming off the drums. I liked how you managed to mix in the main theme as well. A bit short, but it sounds like a winner to me. Nice to hear more good Pokemon ReMixes.