Benjamin Briggs

rofl best photoshop

*slow clap* band-camp, band-camp, band-camp

wow this is really really good lyrics and vocal melodies remind of ben folds (so awesome) edit: what the fuck this is SO GOOOOOD

everyone make a large pot of coffee in PR's honor to help him get through this (apparently very very busy) time in his life/career mad props to your LIFE bro

this is my personal favorite track on the album... I've gotten used to and learned to HATE the original track from the OST, this remix has become a kind of testament-- in my mind, at least-- to the audacity of the "profession" we choose as arrangers: sometimes we have to take utter shit and turn it into gold, but don't ever doubt that one of us (probably willrock or protodome) can remix it with flying colors

why is anyone emotionally attached to macho man randy savage

it's okay man I'm crying too let it ooouut

happy belated! <3 your mussics

*cough* bandcamp *cough*

herppy derpday to my favorite meanie-pants

quoting for posterity

chipmusic is horrible but man that is some delicious artwork

it's still going to be wildly popular and probably even a bit funny

yes you are we used some of the n64-era sound effects as well which were used in the GBA port of yoshi's island

for me, this is the "seal the deal" track on the album. I absolutely love it jewbei knows what he's doing and he doesn't make a habit of compromising his roots in OMFG TRANCE for anyone... so while some (perhaps many) people won't like the fact that they have to wait for nearly two minutes to hear the main melody of the source tune, it is evident that jewbei doesn't give a shit what some (perhaps many) people think. for me, that's what makes it all the more EARGASMIC when the lead finally bares its teeth this is one of those rare and notable songs that stomps right on the equator between an already established genre and what constitutes an ocremix

happy fucking birthday to the person I will always remember for teaching me how to pronounce my own name here's to oldmod *cheers*

bawww thank you so much everyone for your kind wishes! I love you all very much funny story: I got fired from my job at 8 am this morning and have been unemployed for the entirety of my birthday on the bright side, I just got my hands on TWO MIDI controllers, one keyboard and one USB dongle with tons of knobs and sliders! also, I got some David Beckham adidas high-tops. yeah I said high-tops. haven't rocked high-tops since approximately 2nd grade thanks again everyone I feel very loved

rockin' it with the meta-stevo, no less brings a tear to my eye

I swear to god I didn't think you guys were going to meet the bonus round goal one thing that can always be said about the ocremix community: it always manages to surprise you congratulations, and here's to another year of nostalgia and talent and brotherhood or something

I command you to do these all day!

oh great brandon made my birthday thread now no one will respond (just kidding, <3 u guys)

the crap ending was my idea just sayin

bandcamp url??? plzzzz :3

ah actually I had the wrong track order for clarity Heat Death is my favorite track and analoq is a bad person

analoq what happen to you you used to be cool all jokes aside, track 5 is my absolute favorite on the album! I actually have a full review of the album that I can post up... hope that's ok with mr. dome Track 1 - Hello World. Opens with some very pleasing arpeggios and various effects/delay, all very light and enjoyable, but crisp and clear. This track works perfectly as a short but super-sweet introduction to Blake and his style. The production is very solid, and (unsurprisingly) his note choices are just stellar. Nothing clashes or stands out as uncomfortable. Track 2 - 9am Skies. Opening is totally deceiving. The lead instrument catches me off guard every time, and I'm going to chalk that up as intentional. Very sugary, almost childishly playful stuff here. However, one melody strikes a tone of pop-maturity... the melody I'm referring to plays at 0:36 and later at 1:14, and it really rings clear with the listener. Very memorable writing there, and I daresay it's the only "mainstream" thread in a song that might not be Blake's MOST accessible work. That being said, the soloing that comes later is by far the highlight of the mix, musically. Very creative! It really saves this one from being something your average listener wouldn't "get". Draws them back in. Track 3 - Blueberry Jam! Very happy, chiptuney, and upbeat from the very start. I believe Blake has redefined "cute music" with this track. The lead synth talks and wanders however it pleases, and the melodies it plays sit perfectly atop the chiptuney soundscape. The percussion in this track is pretty standard, a combination of traditional electronica, chiptune, and rock/jazz percussion... it sits very well in the background without distracting from the great writing. Clocking in at 2:17, this short track doesn't leave much to be desired, although I thought the soloing towards the end (right before the fadeout begins) was a bit less inspired than some of the stuff already heard on the album. Track 4 - Bitmap_Blues. Noticing a pattern in the titles, too! Punctuation in every single one! Clever. Concerning this song, it's just your basic 12-bar blues jam played on all chiptune instruments... or so you think. A fake ending leads into some GREAT transitional chords, with tons of soloing coming after to boot. At 1:32 we reach the last bit of the track, and I must say I was disappointed that I didn't get to hear more on what I thought was the highlight of the song, but I'm not the artist here. Still very solid work. Not much to say about the production other than it is chiptunes and it is not clipping! Track 5 - Heat Death. In my opinion, this is the poster child for this album. Very chippy, trippy, glitchy, experimental electronica. The "voice" sample is haunting and inviting simultaneously, and adds a HUGE new layer of creativity to the music. Subtle synths floating in and out of a harsh beeping groundwork makes for some very expressive chipmusic, and I find myself revisiting this track again and again. All note choices are wonderful, and the effects and production are both top-notch. Percussion takes the back seat once again to wonderful writing; I think it is safe to say that Blake is aware of his strengths! Track 6 - Her #0000ff Eyes... This track is back to the upbeat, playful style of Tracks 2 and 3... the lead sounds dangerously similar to the lead from Track 2, but this is a very short album and I think it helps remind the listener of the "big picture". My one and only gripe with this song is Blake's choice of bass instrument. I would have rather something a bit more synth-driven, but at least we can rest assured he chose all the right notes! Again, the soloing is all fun and impressive. It's very hard to predict what is going to happen next, let alone what it's going to sound like! A pattern is beginning to develop here with the reappearance of simple and subtle percussion. Track 7 - Zero-G Lemonade. Alas, we are nearing the end of this wonderful little release. Amazing Rhodes piano intro, with chords that won't even allow you to be sad, leading into... well, it kind of sounds like track 2 again, doesn't it? Not necessarily a negative thing, especially considering the length of the album, but I have to say honestly that I was a bit disappointed the lead synth was so similar to those previously heard. Again, no qualms with production or note choices. I can definitely hear that Blake KNEW what he wanted to do with this, and did it just the way he thought was best. Good stuff. OVERALL EFFECT: I must say, this is a bite-sized album with a BIG mouth! Very addicting stuff, especially Heat Death and Bitmap Blues! While the average listener may not be able to hear the appeal here, I know for a fact that any lover of chiptunes will be rotating this on playlists for quite some time. I know I'm supposed to be critical, but other that what I've already mentioned, I have no complaints. I'm just really enjoying myself listening again and again! Excellent work, and smartly designed artwork to boot! I predict that people are going to notice this release whether they want to or not that was one cheesy review! I hope your professors or whatever the fuck you anglo-types call them at "university" like it! seriously though man, wonderful work, wonderful artwork... it isn't surprising considering you're a wonderful piece of work yourself ;D edit: I had an older version of the tracklist... rectified!