Benjamin Briggs

This really isn't very similar to RBF at all. Still good, but it's barely ska.

Well, sweet. That's awfully cool of you. As a guitarist myself, I can appreciate this. Out of curiousity, is it easier than you thought it would be, or harder? -chth

I just finished tabbing out the guitar parts, so here it is: Guitar Tab (.png image) Version of the ReMix with no guitar leads (so you can play along!) You'll have to set the paper to landscape if you want to print the TAB. Enjoy! -chth

Ok, all finished. Thanks for the hosting, Dhsu. Anthem of a Miguided Youth Guitar Tab (PNG) Version of the ReMix with no guitar leads (so you can play along!) -chth

You think too small. Dshu for djp! Anyway, this is a great idea. I just started on guitar TABS for Anthem of a Misguided Youth, including the solo section. I'll be done in about an hour or so. -chth

He means that he can replace your bass synth with a real distorted guitar. GOOD IDEA IN MY BOOK. -chth

Hey, I like the chorus you applied to the drum beat in the later version, but you should fade it in and out like every four bars. As in, have the beat start straight and clean and then morph into the fuller chorused beat and back again over a span of eight bars. If you're using FL, automating the chorus effect's volume from 0-100% would do the trick quite nicely. You could also add some light distortion to the beat, make the bass less stereo and more centered, make the harp part louder so it's more of a focus, and add some countermelodies on a synth or something similar. You could even add like, tribal drums or something. At least that's what I would do. -chth

Reminds me of The Flecktones. A lot -chth

Whoah whoah whoah whoah WHOAH. Stop the press; hold the phone. You're telling me that you did this remix because of-- and I am certainly going out on a limb here-- a personal connection to the game? Yeah, okay. Sure you did. Whatever you say. (It's about time you did something my way ) Funny thing is, I haven't even listened to it yet. -chth

It's ridiculous how picky you are all being. Seriously, bash the vocals if you want, but I don't hear what you're bashing. This is a videogame arrangement site. This more than exceeds my expectations, and the spot-on guitar work just tops it off for me. I also loved the intro. Very old-school punk vibe you've got there. Great work. -chth

I DEMAND AN EXPLANATION YOU DASTARDLY LITTLE PERSON Also, I'm going to work on my track some more tonight. Don't know if I'll have a substantial update or not, though. -chth

It's a good thing my head decided not to explode while reading that, or else I wouldn't have noticed that it was a compliment. -chth

Poseidon : sea as Zircon : beats Catchy stuff. -chth

Kolohint - 29/96 Give me a day or two to shit out a WiP. -chth

You remind me of me. I'll get that WiP as soon as possible. -chth

i hate it when people actually know what they're doing...cause I don't. FUN FACT: That was a bunch of wordy bullshit that basically means "I'm going to try to make it slow". -chth

Hey Starky, can I call you Starky? Anyway Starky, did you enjoy It's My Turn to Dream at all? Just curious. Also, I am looking forward to trying a broad soundscape involving lots of dreamy synths, acoustic drumset, minimal orchestral elements such as strings and solo winds, and live played classical acoustic guitar. You can also count on a lot of tastefully applied reverb, filters, and maybe some subtle distortion. I'll pick a track by tommorrow night, if not by the end of tonight. -chth

Thank you for your clearly unadulterated enthusiasm. I'll look for a track later on today. -chth

OH FUCKING SNAP Why did I not see this sooner? Why am I just now stumbling across this? This was a great idea to begin with, and I'm glad to see it back. This might be a great opportunity for me to try a different style of remixing. Go here or here for my past work. Let me know if you want me on, and I'll look for a track. -chth

Can't remember. I know I did a lot of tweaking with effects and panning, though. -chth

Don't worry, those are my final words. Let the page-whoring of my review thread continue! -chth

Look, I appreciate it guys, but I don't need anyone standing up for me. I'm a big boy, and I can argue for my art. Which I shall do... NOW! Point #1: You are musically ignorant. I UNDERSTAND THAT YOU TWO DISLIKE THE SONG. But the reasons you gave as to WHY you dislike it are pretty much bullshit, and you really need to realize that. This not 'generic trance'. In fact, if it weren't for the goa section with the sitar, one could argue that this isn't even trance at all. You two are not experts on electronica and/or music in general, and you have both proven such. That does not mean that I am claiming to be an expert, but calling this song 'trance shit' is simply incorrect. Just because a given song has 909 snare rolls and the bass plays on the off-beat does not automatically make it 'derivative' or 'generic'. Point #2: I did not 'viciously attack' anyone. Jesus, people. This is MY CREATION. I am entitled to defend it, and when assholes like you decide to share their opinions in the assholish manner that you did, I will not stand by and let you publicly ream my work. Just because you left an unbacked opinion with mixed up facts doesn't mean I can't send you one right back. And about that... 'fake sounding robotic synths'? What the fuck are synths supposed to sound like? Are you confusing electronica with some other sort of music? Did you completely ignore the orchestra that backs up the melody throughout every chorus? Did you forget to hear the endless amount of processing and creativity that I poured into the percussion so people WOULDN'T call this 'generic trance'? Did you nonchalantly pass over the rapid-changing song structure and variation that I used to prevent people from calling this 'boring'? SURE LOOKS LIKE IT. Point #3: What you posted was not 'criticism'. I have absolutely no problem with either of you hating this song. I'm sorry it doesn't strike your fancy, but what can I do? It's the way that you decided to present your opinions that pissed me off, and I am going to deal with you both seperately on this issue. MaGi_TekK: What you posted was just plain mean. You act like an asshole, you get the same kind of response. And don't forget the general ignorance of music portrayed by your bullshit statement about the dentist's office and muzak. Maybe if you wouldn't be a dickweed, I wouldn't get so defensive. jorgandar: Again, ignorance. The only reason I responded to you is to let you know that your opinion was backed up by facts that were completely flawed. I will admit the word 'derivative' does make sense in this context, and for that I apologize. However, every other number in my response is true and you know it. I looked into your past posting habits. You're a trance-troll. You find anything with trance in the description and automatically deem it 'boring' and 'generic'. In fact, I recall a skirmish with you regarding Rellik's "Dreaming on Distant Shores". If I may recall from memory: Same applies here, only this time it's personal. Let's recap: Don't state negative opinions like assholes, and you won't get defense from me. But like I stated before, I created this, it is a work of art, and I will defend it furiously if I have to. No hard feelings, just watch what you say about other people's work and don't get shitty when they defend themselves. -chth

1. You obviously do not know what 'derivative' means. 2. You obviously do not know what 'typical trance' sounds like. 3. You obviously do not know anything about the judges and what they 'eat up'. 4. Given that 1, 2, and 3 are true, I have concluded that I need not waste any more of my valuable time responding to your accusations. lol @ ignorance -chth P.S. Millman, you have no idea how much I appreciate your maturity and general sense of reason. You made it very clear why you don't like this piece, and I am glad you shared your opinion.

This was my personal favorite from RotS, and it still holds true. The drums aren't really an issue for me, because they do exactly what they are meant to do without sounding terrible. The rest of the elements in the mix are so excellent that I don't notice the drums, and that's a good role in this context. -chth

Yes. Your opinion is true. I'm not going to bitch at you, but it tears me apart to see you describe a work of art that I created as shallow. It just feels like you are completely missing everything I put into this piece of music and dismissing it because it is electronica. I could be wrong. Sorry to dissapoint you. I will try harder. -chth P.S. Playful smilies do not make your words nicer. No, i actually got everything you were trying to do in this piece. It's just not very exciting or original to me. But that's just my opinion. I like your older works. So yes, next time try harder just for me. <-- Doesn't make my words less harsh, yet imparts a subtle feeling of well-being. k lol -chth