TheVideoGamer

Sorry i didn't get a chance to vote, Christmas makes it really hard for me to be online. But now that's it's over, I'll send over some thoughts my way, for this and PRC Congrats Kat! Hope you pick a good un.....

I've been trying to keep on top, but Christmas makes it hard for me to do that lol. Maybe tomorrow i might be a little more active, and try a sneak a vote in. Merry Christmas all!

It's gonna be interesting to say the least lol.

When Christmas comes, so does my inactivity lol. I am really busy at Christmas despite it's holiday cheer haha.

I guess 10 minutes does really make it stand out haha. Thanks dude!

Sorry for the late response, i've been so engrained with Christmas i haven't had chance to reply to you all lol. Thanks for the win, i wasn't expecting it! I'll follow up with some comments on each entrant shortly! Also source coming soon!

You coulda at least made some PINGAS in their surely?

Ok this reminds me of the last free round entrant i did...ideas, ideas...oh so many ideas...

Yeah this is a good choice, i'm on with my entrant as we speak.

It is punishable by law, and you shall be sent to the guillotine!! Haha i'm joking.

Entrant in!

I'm glad too

It is definitely pretty. Good choice!

Not in a weird way, this sentiment warms my heart a bit lol. I'm glad you and i, are on the same page now, i really like it, when we are all a commiunity. Here's to a bright future full of remixes! I think this whole conversation has turned into at least 5 dollars worth of discussion haha...

Ahh sorry, i didn't want to seem arrogant, I can come off as a bit socially awkward sometimes, (Both here, and in real-life...) What i refer to, when i said that, was it's taste. I'm not a huge fan of commercial music, it can sound boring, however some people DO like it. Instead of leaving it at that, i learned to understand, why i didn't like it, and from doing so, it mainly came down to 3 things: 1. Pop music is over produced, with 10 producers, on a song that needs only 1. 2. The chord progressions can be very repetitive. Tracks like the infamous "Despacito", which was a huge pop hit in the past few years, loops a 4 chord sequence over and over, and not in a exciting way, but a "I've heard it all before way" 3. Pop music is not original enough, for me to keep listening. Which is also a good point to bring up, as when i listen to remixes in these compo's, i pick up on things, that give me strong emotions/reactions (Things that make me go "Oooh, this cool, or this is unique etc..), which for the most part, really amp up, the quality of a remix, and why it was so good. Such a reaction occurred, when the heavy beats came in your Metroid remix, I though they sounded awesome! For others, all 3 points mentioned above, can be seen as a good thing, with many people having a fond for this kind of production. Others might feel this way instead: 1. Michael Jackson's music (A music legend to some), was done with up to about 50 people or so producing and engineering, so already, that rules out point 1, in me saying it's over-produced. 2. The 1950's era of music, was known for looping chord sequences over and over, so that rules out point 2, since i really enjoy music from the 50/60's. I find it pleasant. 3. I also employ a "If it ain't broke, don't fix it" attitude, so that rules out point 3, since if it works for one track, why can't it work for another. It's almost as if I'm contradicting myself, despite there being a good reason as to why i would contradict myself. All of these are counter-arguments as to my original critiscms of why i don't like chart hits/pop music. This is why i don't dismiss people's reasons for enjoying modern day pop music, because they come from a different background than mine. That's why i don't actively seek lo-fi hip hop compared to others, hence my reasoning, for why i think your track went on for too long. I only know of this kind of music, from tracks i occasionally listen to, as being 3 minutes or under. If you catch my drift. Remember media was created for everyone, but holds a special place for someone. So when i say, NickC is for "real musicians" or "Music aficionados", i am referring to the fact, that most mainstream public, have been fed on a diet of chart hits, so they might not actively seek out this kind of genre, and when they do they might, find this a little too much, a little too out-there from what you might think the public listen to. Sorry if i insulted you anyways, hope you appreciate my 2 cents.

If it helps, all the sources i pick, come with my own custom made MIDI from scratch. So this means, listening to the song by ear, or separating it into channels (Particularly NES/Sega Genesis games, as software is available that can do that. Then i listen to each channel, and program the MIDI that way.) I do this, because: 1. It's a real MIDI, and not a converter, which i can tell straight away, makes remix a pain. 2. It's such a convenience for the rest of the participants, to know, it's a decent MIDI, that works on most DAWS. It's no easy feet, it is a challenge, if the song very much complex. I've made MIDI's that have taken weeks, because of the complex sound. The one thing i will say, is that it's a god send, to have perfect pitch, it makes MIDI making soo much easier. Like it's a gift in itself. No worries anyways, i think you are awesome, and i'm looking forward to more remixes from you!

The main critique i had, was really the length. I felt, like you stretched it on for a bit, because by the 5 minute mark, i didn't feel it developing, or going somewhere, but the rest sounded lovely to my ears, in that the drums were amazing, and the synth choices were super pleasant. Remember these comments aren't meant as direct attacks to your artistic craft, these are comments aimed at giving at advice. My comments, were mainly "This is what i would do" or "I felt like from the perspective of me, a musician i would have tried this, or had done this". Also note as well, remixing Metroid for me, does not further my career, i just do this, to have a bit of fun, and trade ideas back and forth from other people in my calibre. Think of it as a part-time hobby. Also one more thing, NickC is coming from a stylistic choice, that requires discipline. Only real musicians and music aficionados will probably understand what message Nick is trying to convey, while a random person on the internet (Who mostly i don't know...listen to pop music or something), might categorise his remix as, unwanted background noise, (No offence Nick, i loved your entrant, i'm just explaining based on the random general consumer). I didn't immediately switch of Nick's entrant, because it was loud and noisy, instead, i learnt, throughout the journey, what ideas were being presented, and why. I got to grips with his style. Not everyone likes pop music, but also not everyone likes Industrial music. And those who like Industrial music, might not like every song in that genre, and it's a good idea to learn why, In this case, the reason being, i felt 8 minutes was a little too long (Especially for Lo-Fi Hip-Hop, where i mostly listen to tracks roughly 3 minutes long). My words don't fuel the overall consensus, but rather, what i've learnt, about each respective style, from listening. I know lots about techno/house, but very little in regards to say...jazz music, but that's because i don't actively seek out jazz, i just learn basic techniques from that genre, hence why my comments might be different to other people's. All I'm trying to say is, don't take these comments to heart, it's just advice, on what i might have done, or what i would suggest you do. I mostly take what people have said about my track, and use that for future remixes. It's all in good fun, trading tips and tricks along the way, as well as ideas, software plugins, just really a place for both Video Game nerds and Music nerds to come together. Maybe the next round might be up your alley yes? Hope you understand, and also i hope i didn't come across as ignorant, I'm a fan of keeping it civil. Thanks for entering anyways, your track really did sound great!

Lol i made him my second choice. It's a remix for me, that is sooo out there, and quite a listen, but i always found myself returning to it, and enjoying it more and more.

Lol the extreme stretching can mess with your brain. Thanks anyways!

Haha see you next mission! I might do it again, when the time's right.

Congrats dudes! Awesome turnout this month! For those who want the answer to my riddle. Here it is! NickC got it partially right, so he gets 1/2 a cookie. Souperion was bang on the money, he get's a full cookie. As for the rest who tried, commiserations, hopefully you had a little fun. And yes APZX that is the source ran through Paul's Sound Stretch, for only 7 minutes. Well done to the winner by the way!

Ok this source is soo good, i think i might end up with a pretty insane (And maybe long) entrant. Stay tuned for that lol.

Yeah good job dudes, some great entrants to be had!

I got me a vote in!

Hell yes! Always love me some sonic!