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This is really standard-fare dance. Nothing special about the percussion or the synths, no variation to speak of. It even includes obligatory "old movie quotes" (I think that's what they are). That being said, there's nothing really wrong with it either. This is strictly average, with no good or bad points.
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Excellent guitarwork and drumwork. I honestly have nothing to complain about there; the execution and arrangement is great, and the listener is assaulted with a good amount of rockin' audio. But the farts/burps (or whatever the other noises were) were just plain stupid, ruining an otherwise amazing remix. Perhaps replace them with synths, even if the synths are weird sounding.
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Very nice. It's a little bit repetitive at some points, but the middle section at about 2:40 (that sounds faintly like Kefka's theme at one point) is really brilliant. The choice of instruments and percussion is wonderful. I honestly have no complaints here, except for it being slightly repetitive at times (such as the introduction and ending). What I like most about it is that it combines many different styles, such as classical and breakbeat, to create something truly unique.
Props to waxingeloquent for doing something different.
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This is professional game soundtrack quality. I was playing it and one of my friends asked, "What game is that from?". Definitly awesome. Sort of reminds me of the 7th Saga overworld map..
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¿Is everyone else reviewing the same track as me?
Cause all I hear when I listen is appallingly random S***
I mean, it has the potential to be good...I mean, the real instruments are pretty good (for the most part...listening to it again the guitar pretty much sucks when t ad-libs), its just the rest of it that makes my ears bleed.
Like the random screaming, the walls of sound, the lack of any form of coherency whatsoever, the random samples thrown in just to...I dunno, try and be funny or something.
Seriously, words dont exist to explain how God-awful this track is.
That's your opinion.
Yes, it's not very musical. But some people (such as myself) LIKE walls of sound. It really does represent what it's like to play FF6 for 10 hours.
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This sounds to me like a bunch of random samples were thrown in first, followed by distortion, followed by some evil-sounding effects, then THAT was distorted, then bits and pieces of the melody were scattered throughout, then the whole thing is distorted again. While I liked Decay of Hope (one of the remixes that led me to this site), I cannot say that I find this piece enjoyable in the least, nor can I say I appreciate it. I acknowledge CotMM's skill (and there's plenty of it), but it seemed like it was just wasted on this garbled remix.
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I would say this is NOT generic techno or trance. McVaffe, as always, packs very high quality samples and arrangement, and it's evident that he has mastered usage of effects. Though perhaps you wouldn't think so while casually listening to it, a more careful listen does show a wide variety of interesting and cool-sounding effects, samples, etc. This is exactly what I'm come to expect from McV, and an excellent representation of his ability to go above and beyond the benchmark for a given genre.
My one complain would be it is sometimes, a certain part will loop for several uncomfortable seconds more than I'd like, but this isn't a problem when listening to it casually.
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The contrast between orchestral and heart-pumping pseudo-breakbeat is done superbly here. I pretty much agree with everyone else; this is an excellent piece with no noticable flaws. If I had to make one complaint about it, it would be that the drums are somewhat boring after awhile (then again, I HAVE listened to it at least a hundred times) without any variation in them. But everything else? Awesome. I'd say 9/10.
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I use the step sequencer, I think.
Anyway, though I like GY's stuff in general, I was kind of disappointed in this. Samples were a bit low quality, and the song was generally empty and repetitive. I always prefer either compact, masterful audio, or layers upon layers of sound coming at you (Mega Man 2003 is like that).
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This is my favorite McVaffe remix, probably his best work, and one of my favorite remixes, period. Once again, he shows complete mastery of drumwork and effects. A kick ass solo, high quality samples, no excess noise. 10/10 for sure, not a single flaw.
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Definitly awesome, it really does capture the 'heroic' aura of things. However, Steiner's theme is a bit weak compared to Frog's, it might be better if it could be brought out a little bit more; more accompaniment, different lead instrument, different dynamics, whatever. Still, this rules.
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First, I'm a big fan of Disco Dan's work. He's quite possibly my favorite techno artist, PERIOD. It certainly shows here, also. The first few minutes are masterfully done, replete with awesome synths and (what sound like) pads. This continues through the entire piece, including in the main melody. I have only a couple of gripes. First, it's a bit repetitive. Unless I'm missing something, I don't hear much variation in anything, besides the percussion a bit. I was expecting a bit more in this department for a song of this length. Second, the synth that plays the main melody (not the intro melody) is good, but the arrangement of the notes is very bland, almost as if it were being played with one finger. I would have liked to see that mixed up and varied through the course of the remix.
However, complaints aside, I still love this remix; even if only for the first 4-5 minutes of it. I would give it an 8 out of 10.
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This piece is not simplistic techno per se, but one step above. The arrangement is good, as is the use of synths and percussion without drowning out the main melody. It's a solid remix, but the fact that it is basically less than two minutes (the identical repeat doesn't count) doesn't help it stand out in the crowd.
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Definitly some of McV's best work, in my opinion. The rain as percussion thing (along with the panning) is creative, and sounds cool. While I usually don't like original synths being used- something that McVaffe seems to like quite a bit- I think in this case, they were used well. The percussion is great, as is the middle part with what sounds like explosions as percusison. Two thumbs up!
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Hyperbole cheapens criticism, Atma.
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The guitar is very well played, man. It sounds like he did it all in one sitting, which is commendable.
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... On the other hand, the manga Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind is my most prized material possession, and perhaps one of a handful of defining factors in my life. Thus, the soundtrack to the Nausicaa anime is my favorite music solely because of the vast wealth of emotions it can create for me.
In short, I think AmIEvil depended too much on the listener's feelings about FF6 and the tragedy of the original theme in his interpretation. That is why I believe it is not a good remix.
u are contradicting yourself here. you are saying that you like a soundtrack because of the emotional quality it created for you, and yet you are also saying you don't like AmIEvil's remix because of the emotional quality that he is trying to convey. Because he felt that emotion, he tried to convey it to us; he enhanced the feeling. that was the goal of the remix. if someone had remixed your anime soundtrack because they were moved by it's emotion, as it had done to you, would you not like the result?
it is the same for us and this track.
Actually, I'm not contradicting myself, because the music I listen to is professional, and sold, while remixes here complete with eachother to be accepted on to the site. If I had to give a review of the artist I listen to, assuming he was competing with other artists to be accepted on to a music site, I'd say the same thing about him.
Therefore, my opinion stays; too much dependance on the listener's emotions here. I don't care about FF6, and from that purely unbiased view, I can say that I find absolutely nothing special about this remix.
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You seem to be judging this on a technical level, whereas the lovers of this mix (myself included) judge it more on an emotional level. AmIEviL has taken an already somewhat moody piece, and made it even more poignant. The changes he made may not be the sort of things that dazzle you with their complexity, but they are valid artistic choices, in order to achieve a certain mood, and in my view are very succesful. You are probably right that the feelings of sadness are already present in the original theme, but arranging in order to bring out and enhance those feelings is just as valid an approach to remixing as introducing something that wasn't there.
If complexity is what you value most in a remix, then you won't find it here. You're perfectly welcome to not like it, if it's not to your taste, but to doubt it's artistic merit strikes me as being a little, well, arrogant.
Argh, I was in the middle of writing a response, and it got deleted. So I'll summarize.
I've made it a point to include "I believe" "my opinion" "I think" or similar phrases in my review of this remix SPECIFICALLY to avoid personal attacks such as the one you just made (that I am arrogant). Then again, I did say 'flame me if you will', but you seem like a rather intelligent and reasonable person, and I would prefer if you did not accuse me baselessly.
I think you're misunderstanding my point. I don't doubt the artistic merit of this piece, nor do I judge based on the level of technical complexity. The reason I brought up technicality is because I believe that there are essentially two types of songs out there- songs designed to conjure emotions, and songs that are pleasurable to listen to, to the point where you could ONLY listen to that song doing nothing else and still enjoy it multiple times. The latter is found often in classical music and jazz, while the former is often found in soundtracks of movies and video games. In an attempt to determine which category this remix fell under, I eliminated the category of technicality first, as it is NOT technically complex. This brings me to my next point.
It seems as though how much one enjoys this piece is directly related to how attached one is emotionall to Final Fantasy 6. I said it was my favorite RPG, but it doesn't mean I have any emotional attachment to it. The fact of the matter is, the characters and the story were interesting, but they certainly didn't change me in any way or invoke any feelings of pity, hatred, sorrow, etc. On the other hand, the manga Nausicaa of the Valley of Wind is my most prized material possession, and perhaps one of a handful of defining factors in my life. Thus, the soundtrack to the Nausicaa anime is my favorite music solely because of the vast wealth of emotions it can create for me.
In short, I think AmIEvil depended too much on the listener's feelings about FF6 and the tragedy of the original theme in his interpretation. That is why I believe it is not a good remix.
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Did I miss something? Am I listening to a different remix than everyonee else here?
Flame me if you want. Ban me if you want. I'm not playing devil's advocate, either, this is my actual opinion.
everyone is entitled to their opinion, but have you played FF6? most of the other remixes on this site don't even come close to this remix. i don't know; maybe i just love ff6 so much that i really like this track, but i still think it's one of the best ever.
Yes, I've played and beaten ff6 countless times. It's my all time favorite RPG.
I strongly disagree with your statement that the other remixes on the site don't even come close to this. In fact, I would go so far as to say this is one of the dumbest things I've yet read here. Spekkosaurus' Trial in Concert remix far surpasses this remix in all technical aspects. This is an undisputable point, as any thinking person should easily be able to hear the differences in complexity. From a listener's standpoint, I also find the Trial in Concert far more enjoyable to listen to. Changing dynamics and full use of the piano, along with an arrangement style similar to that of Liszt, make it completely interesting.
I could go on to detail other remixes that, in my opinion, are far superior to this one. However, I believe that would be redundant.
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Did I miss something? Am I listening to a different remix than everyonee else here?
All I hear is basic, boring acoustic guitar, simplistic piano, and a minimal layer of drums/accompaniment and occasional effects. If anything, this sounds like something you might hear as background music in a movie. I was really hoping for more after reading all the reviews, but this seems very bare. I believe that any feeling of tragedy or sadness comes from the theme itself, not from the interpretation of it in this remix. There are innumerable piano themes that are hauntingly beautiful that I have heard, and this remix simply doesn't compare with them to me. Granted, there are no real technical problems that I can detect, but my bottom line is still this; too simplistic, too shallow, doesn't go anywhere, boring.
Flame me if you want. Ban me if you want. I'm not playing devil's advocate, either, this is my actual opinion.
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Spekkosaurus, I'm a classical pianist who has been playing for about eight years now, striving to attain a level of mastery in all aspects of the instrument. Listening to this remix, I must say you are truly a genius that has gone far beyond that level of mastery. This interpretation, from a musical and technical standpoint, is flawless. It brings to mind the Hungarian Rhapsody no. 2, the first and third movements of the Pathetique by Beethoven, and the style of Rachmaninoff. I am especially astounded at your accuracy and mastery over the instrument- dynamics, tempo, and all. I'm working on a dramatic FF piano battle medley that I am trying to record live, and it is extremely difficult. However, you have done a more difficult arrangement (dare I say) perfectly.
I have but three questions.
First, did you use sheet music while playing this? Or did you have it all planned out in your head?
Second, what was the kind of piano you used, and what recording software/hardware did you use?
Again, I cannot get over the beauty of this masterpiece.
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Whenever I hear this song, I think "a nice, solid little mix". It has no major technical or musical flaws, and it is enjoyable to listen to. Despite the fact that it is not very creative or 'above the bar', I see nothing wrong with it.
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0:00-1:24 Nice peaceful guitar work. I'll probably like this remix.
1:25-1:40 Vocals? Hmm, this better be good.
1:41-1:43 "So wrong..." So very wrong indeed; the shittiness is breathtaking. I'll try to overlook this one.
1:44-2:15 The lyrics are cheesy and don't flow well, the vocals are pre-pubescent...I came here for video game music, not angsty emo-rock.
2:16 I click the close button on Winamp.
No sir, I don't like it.
Hey, it's really not fair to the artist to not listen to the entire song. Think about Stairway to Heaven if you only listened to the first section.
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Man, this RULES! It blew me away the first time I listened to it. I actually just discovered it today, this morning. I've been listening to it nonstop all day since. I'm a huge fan of 'heavy' audio that sounds like your ears are being attacked, but remains melodic at the same time, and this song really did it. Plus, the Veldt theme is one of my all-time favorites, and no mix out there had done it for me except this one. I'm not big on pauses most of the time either, but again, you did a great job with them.
OCR00652 - Chrono Trigger "Millennial Mountain (Delightful Disco Mix)"
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This is another example of NoppZ's unique style. He seems to do almost exclusively happy and simple remixes. Being simple isn't a bad thing, in this case; though it won't make anyone go 'wow'. I wouldn't consider it disco, but this remix is quite catchy and, as my sister put it, 'cute'. My only real complaint here would be the lack of any real variation, and the unchanging instruments. Unremarkable and bordering on several midis put together with good samples? Yes. But for reasons I find hard to explain, this piece simply gives off enough good vibes that I really like it.