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Hey T, I'm really liking they synth leads you're using here, do you mind telling me what they are (if they are presets), or sharing the presets with me? I really like the lead that starts at 0:28.

Really nice so far! Great lead sounds, great bass and piano too! Looking forward to the final version.

This track appears to be nearly a midi-rip sound-upgrade up until 1:55. I layered the remix with the original and found almost no writing difference other than a slightly faster tempo. After 1:55 though, things get really interesting, fun sfx and percussion, lots of varied timbres, it really gets quite creative after 1:55. Awesome sfx, little funky bits, brass stuff, string stabs, varied groovy percussion, cool stuff! Then at 4:00 however, the arrangement slows down to such a crawl... WOW it is slow all the way until the end at 6:25. That's 2:25-worth of outro. Blarg. This track does a lot right, and a lot wrong. The first 1:55 is dealbreakingly close to source, it's verbatim with new instruments. Sadly this blows it right there. 1:55-4:00 is super, SUPER cool. 4:00-6:25 is a long slog to the end. I'd love to hear this again with the first 1:55 differentiated from the source more, and with the outro starting at 4:00 cut by at least half if not more. NO (resubmit)

remikser: Nase game: Super Metroid remix title: Maridian Meltdown arranged track: Upper Maridia Hi. This one was done for the meat n potatoes thingy, and it shows at the start. felt like just using the metroid samples and some fx for a while and just paying tribute. maybe some sections are too verbatim, but idk, i neither view it as a cover nor a sound upgrade despite a lot of the notation itself being close. recorded some kitchen/power tools stuff for this, was fun. cheers! ------------------------

Alex has combined the sources into a very cohesive piece that definitely conveys a story. I have to agree that the samples are used quite well. My only gripe would be during 1:14 to 1:37, and again from 3:00 to 3:20, the attack of the high strings is slow, and possibly adding in one extra articulation (so that not all the attacks are the same) could have made those sections sound a bit more real, but I'm nitpicking (and I know what a pain it is to layer articulations). It's moody, dark, and mixed well, and I like it! YES

As with your other submission (Sub Zero), I had not heard the source song before listening to your remix. And as with the other one, wow I really don't like this source! The melody is nice but the backing is dissonant and what's up with that duck-like bass thing? Odd source. That said, I like your remix a million times better. You've represented the melody quite conservatively, but you made the backing chord structure so much nicer. Super relaxing ambient soundscape you've set up. I love how you've used percussion and the ocean sfx to give each section such a unique groove, that helps keeps the simple melody from getting old. And of course I love all the Omnisphere bell timbres! I wasn't sure about that final solo before, I love the writing but the timbre (and its envelope) needed to grow on me. I think I now get the mood you were going for with that sound. I actually wish there was a bit more solo in that section, either with that sound or another additional sound, just to get a bit more of you in there. The whole track is mixed really well and it's a nice chill listen. YES

You guys should definitely check this out, it's one of the best produced and mixed albums by WillRock so far. Lots of additional talent (guitars and vocals) on this EP as well. Cool stuff! (and dat scary artwork!)

I've slacked off on rallying everyone for this album. That is going to change. I'll be checking in with each of you to find out where you're at with your tracks! SO GET WORKING ON THEM.

Yes please! Go for it!

I like this a lot, there is plenty of source and nice interpretation and the guitar playing is lovely. The pad and other elements do add a Vangelis flavor. The playing is quite dynamic. Am I imagining that I hear some distortion on the louder notes? I'm going to vote yes but I'll be interested to see if I'm the only one hearing this. edit 2/14/15: I still like this. I hear what the other judges are saying about the arrangement not evolving, but I think it works for what it is, what it's intention is. If the guitar is sequenced, you did a super good job, with added guitar squeaks. If it was played, I suspect it was played through a plugin or device that allows for layering of the guitar with other sounds, in this case the ethereal pad. Either way, I still love this. But I'm going to kick it back to have you address those too-loud, distorted notes. Tame that, and you have my yes. NO (resubmit)

Idunno. There are a lot of fun details here, but a lot of the instrumentation is very generic and the writing is stiff and unsophisticated. The beats are generic and the hats are dry, all one velocity, and sound like a loop. I have to listen again for source use. Interesting arrangement for sure.

Remixer name: killingpepsi Real name: Jack email: Forum ID #: 50218 Game: Donkey Kong 64 Name of arrangement: Kong Industries, Inc. Name of song(s) arranged: Frantic Factory Game composer: Grant Kirkhope Original: Remix: Comments: I started this track around late spring-ish 2013 and it has been being slightly developed from time to time since then to now. I'm one of those 90's Rareware kids (even thoug I was only born in '96, that's what I grew up on) and I still play them today go figure. Those composers have had a huge impact on my musical appreciation and development and I still have much to learn in the ways of composing and arranging. Thank you for putting up with my two previous submissions, I hope this one stands up a little better. -----------------------------------------------

This is a pretty conservative arrangement of this 7/8 source but I like the slow burn metal interpretation. Is it too conservative? It could definitely be mixed better, the drums are really distant. The guitar work sounds good though. I'm going to withhold my vote until I see what others say on this. If this doesn't pass, I'm hopeful to hear his newer stuff as he has indicated that his mixing has improved. This is very promising! edit 2/18/15: Listening again, I still really like this. It does have some issues that have been pointed out, the mixing could definitely be better and Larry has a point about half the song lacking a lead. Even so, this sounds really good. If this is a taste of things to come from you, color me interested, I can't wait to hear more from you. But please take the criticisms mentioned in this thread to heart! I gotta go with YES

Contact info Remixer name: AntLion Real name: Sean Simons Email address: User ID: 53342 Submission info Name of game arranged: Final Fantasy VI Name of arrangement: All Your Espers Are Belong To Us Name of individual song arranged: All Your Espers Are Belong To Us (The original song name is "Another World of Beasts") Comments: I'm really not sure if this is worthy of being on OCRemix given the crazy amount of talent on your site. I made this 3 years ago as a way of learning how to use Logic. It's pretty muddy sounding, and a little more metal / buttrock than I'd prefer. If it's not good enough to be hosted on OCRemix, no hard feelings. I'm a bit more skilled with recording and mixing these days, so hopefully I'll be able to submit better quality arrangements in the future. Thanks -------------------------------------------------

This is a lovely version of this source with the piano and ethereal pad. The playing is lovely. The ocean sounds are nice. I am loving the mixture of time signatures, 6/8 then 4/4. One issue, what is that sound at 0:54? Is it a boat's horn? That's gotta go, whatever it is! (if you guys agree with me I'll get in touch with him) YES (conditional on getting rid of the sound at 0:54)

Hi people, here is the link of my remix if needed : Contact Information * sebastien ride (srmusic) * Sébastien Ridé * * www.srmusic.net * 39373 Submission Information * Secret of Mana * Ocean of Mana * Fear Of The Heavens * * * This is some piano variations around the most known theme of Secret of Mana. The name of my remix come from a passion : because in the past i've worked on a RPG fan game called "Ocean of Mana",and indeed i've mixed some ocean sounds that i've recorded a few years ago. Kind regards, sebastien ride. ----------------------------------

Kudos on adapting the 6/8 source to 4/4, the new time signature works well. There are some good arrangement ideas here and some nice details. The piano sequencing sounds quite stiff and unrealistic. The piano could use an eq cleanup as it gets a bit muddy in the lows. The synth at 1:22 doesn't really fit well with the piano. The guiro (or rattley thing) is mixed too loudly. The rest of the percussion works pretty well although it sounds like a loop. The writing becomes repetitive when the theme repeats at 1:51, there are a couple of small additions but they don't provide enough variation to distinguish the second playthrough from the first. Also there is a piano artifact at the end of the mp3 that sounds like it needs to be eliminated. NO (resubmit)

Hi folks - Here's the following info: Track submission link: Your ReMixer name: belthesar Your real name: Cody Wilson Your email address: Your website: http://codywilson.co Your userid (number, not name) on our forums, found by viewing your forum profile: 5335 Name of game(s) arranged: Chrono Trigger, Final Fantasy VII (Although it's just a hint, I dont' know if it counts) Name of arrangement: Precious Ocean Name of individual song(s) arranged: Ocean Palace, Mako Reactor Additional information about game including composer, system, etc: Yasunori Mitsuda, Nobuo Uematsu Link to the original soundtrack: http://ocremix.org/song/68 , http://ocremix.org/song/124 Your own comments about the mix, for example the inspiration behind it, how it was made, etc.: My blog post has the most comprehensive story about this track: http://codywilson.co/2014/03/22/post/ Thanks for listening! I look forward to your feedback. -------------------------------------------------------------------

This is really a lovely 3/4 adaptation of this source. I like the remix better than the source because it is a more full soundscape. I like the percussion but I wish there was a bit more variety in the writing, it gets pretty samey after awhile. A few extra percussion elements would be nice. The string sequencing is somewhat fake sounding from 0:55-1:41, and the piano and guitar sequencing are noticeably stiff throughout. Things are mixed well though. It is a nice, moody yet upbeat listen. YES

ReMixer - RoeTaKa Name - Alex Roe UserID - 9374 Games Arranged - Dark Souls 2 Arrangement Name - Like A Dream Songs Arranged - Majula (used source from 0:00 to 1:30) Game info - Dark Souls 2 Composers - Motoi Sakuraba Systems - Playstation 3, Xbox 360, PC Comments: So I really love Dark Souls 2, it's a great sequel. I knew I was going to remix this song before the game was released but I wanted to play the game first. Unlike my previous Souls mixes I just went for something more laid back and easier to listen to. I had a lot of ideas for this song, even making it sound like a Bond track haha. I instinctively made it into a 3/4 arrangement because it just flowed nicer for this style of song. Making this remix reminded me of old times, I just had a lot of fun doing it and that's all I can really ask for.

I think I'm underwhelmed by that "charming home studio" sound, to me it just sounds unnecessarily lo-fi. The energy of the piece stays in one gear throughout. The piano sounds overly dry and the whole thing is mixed too quietly, the track hovers around -6db most of the time. There is some percussion there that I can barely make out. Props on mixing that many sources into a cohesive arrangement, but the production just isn't up to current standards in my opinion. If the production sounded more full, and especially if a few extra instruments or sounds were added, this would be closer to a pass. NO(resubmit)

What a sweet song to sing at your wedding! I can't imagine there was a dry eye in the house. I love the lyrics, very appropriate for the marriage of two gamers. I think the orchestral elements, piano and guitar are all produced very well. Good care was given to the humanization of the strings. The vocals are performed well. I do wish there had been some vocal harmony or widening somewhere, like during a chorus or two, to break up and widen the vocal soundscape. But really it is just a very lovely and touching song. YES

Wow yeah, that vocal bit in the source is way too nebulous to count for anything! Still I like the way it is represented here. I hear the source in the mix, it's very highly interpreted but I think Palpable's calculations are accurate. That out of the way, I really am enjoying this moody mix. I have no issues with the production, each instrument feels purposeful and has it's own impact. I love the growly piano. The dissonance is ace. I like it. YES

This track is quite the mixed bag of sounds! I like the soundscape although the synth sequencing is quite stiff compared to the excellent guitar work. The drums sound great with the guitars, but the kit doesn't work as well with the synth stuff by itself. The synth solo at 1:30 is excellent, reminds me of early Genesis or Dream Theater. The piano that follows at 1:55 is very stiff, bringing the energy of the track quickly down. I like this track a lot, it is very creative and the source is well represented and interpreted. The arrangement, creativity and great guitar performances make up for the production issues I hear. YES

Hello, Contact Information ReMixer Name Megalixir Real Name Sam Barugh Website https://www.facebook.com/megalixirmusic?ref=hl http://megalixir1.bandcamp.com UserID sambarugh Submission Information Game Arranged Demon’s Crest Name of Arrangement Metropolis Pt. 3: Scenes from a Demon Realm Themes Arranged Metropolis of Ruin & Beyond the Colosseum Additional Info None Comments Attached is our mp3 submission. It is an original composition based on the game Demon’s Crest; released for the SNES in 1994. Our piece contains two themes from the game as well as some original sections. Our band Megalixir records a variety of video game compositions for a retro iTunes podcast of which this was used on a recent episode. It was recorded and mixed in Pro Tools. I have Cc’d all the members of the band. Joe Khan and I are based in Buffalo, Joey Killam is in Houston and Mads Aasvik is in Norway - we are an international collective We hope you enjoy the submission. Regards, Megalixir