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I don't think a Sonic 2 Beta mix will ever surface, as all music in the beta was in the final version of Sonic 2, whether in a level or the soundtest; granted, there is a Sonic Crackers mix on this site, but that music was essentially from Knuckles' Chaotix.

Very sweet sounding. This mix is very relaxing. I especially like how all of the sounds fit together nicely. Nothing seems out of place, and everything is very smooth. Pads seem a little hissy (or 'breathy' as DJP said), but I like that in a pad so it's all good. Transitions are subtle and effective. This is definately some great chillout/reading music. SOLID.™

SyZyGy, the song is Panic Puppet Zone from Sonic 3D Blast, Genesis Version. Sonic Team fortunately reused the track in Sonic Adventure for the Twinkle Park theme. They did the same thing with Green Grove Zone's music, which became Windy Valley's music. I think it was a good decision on Sonic Team's part, as the Genesis soundtrack for S3DB was quite underrated. While I liked the Saturn soundtrack, I always felt that the Genesis one had better, stronger, and catchier melodies, particularly Rusty Ruins Zone and Diamond Dust Zone. This is a Sonic Adventure mix though, because it's a mix of two tunes from the game: Twinkle Park and Twinkle Circuit (which itself is an arrangement of Sonic's theme music, "It Doesn't Matter"). Anyway, once I get back to school, where my mixing computer is, I'll use this thread to provide a semi-detailed writeup of the different sounds I used in this mix, as well as some notes on arrangement.

Zircon, to be fair, this mix is about 3 years old, and was accepted at a time when the acceptance criteria were a bit more umm...lenient. A lot of older mixes on this site wouldn't stand a chance today. OCR has evolved and changed since then. It's a joke mix, yeah, and it's not for everyone, but think about it: because of THIS song, you're not going to donate to OCR? What about all the GOOD music on this site? Don't you think that counts for something? As for UnMod...no comment. Anyway, just something to think about. edit: I should probably post my review of this song, seeing as how I finally listened to it just now. I didn't really think it's as funny as people say it is. The guitar was nice tho. Good job Shael.

I frickin' LOVED this when you posted it to WIP. Great funky jazz stuff man. SOLID AS FUCK.™

I always enjoy Nuts' stuff. It always sounds so tricked out. This is definately not a piece to have on in the background though; it requires the full attention of the listener. Very good stuff. Ah yes...another IronMix on OCR, so considering this was done in a week, very hot stuff. Great job.

OCR00966 - Zelda 64 'Lullaby Proximitus' Good stuff Wintermute. It's short, but definately sweet. I really like it when the main melody comes in; very groovy percussion work in this track. 1:28 is definately my favorite part, with the offbeat melody crazy bass synth. Very cool.

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Ooooh....listening now. Very smooth. I can see what DJP is talking about with the hi-hat. It really works well with the guitar to give this piece momentum. 1:12 is especially sweet; nice marchy beat you got there. The percussion really makes this piece; granted everything else is top-notch, but for me, it's attention to the hats that makes this one a keeper. Around 2:30 is nice too, coming out of the break; I really like the subtle choir pad in the background. Excellent. As I am often inclined to say: SOLID!!™

I think it does stand up there with analoq's, if you don't mind my saying so. It's not better (heavens no!), but it's up there. =\ SyZyGy, if you go back and look at the results for IMC3, you'll see that I ranked analoq's mix above my own in the contest. Personally, I think analoq's mix is very professionally done; but I also think mine is a good alternative that is completely different from analoq's mix, and also maintains a level of quality.

I love how you worked in the Undersea Palace theme from Chrono Trigger. Really cool stuff.

My favorite color is violet actually, and thanks. I wanted to do something different than the normal synthy techno. I felt that adding natural elements to the song would make it a bit more unique. I've always liked melded styles of old and new. For the record, this version of "Her Azure Eyes" is not the one I submitted to IMC3. The one I did for IMC3 is a shorter version; it doesn't have the entire B section (with the harp and strings). If you're interested in hearing the "development" of this mix, check it out at the IronMix Server, in the Contest 3 folder, or just hit up my website and find "Her Azure Eyes IMC Remix." The version I did for IMC came in second place, right after analoq's own "Sonik Azure," which, IMO, is a wicked remix. After writing the mix for IMC, I decided that as it was, the mix was too short and a little repetetive, so I changed up the construction a bit, spent some time writing out the whole B section, and split up some patterns for greater versatility in construction. The entire mix took me about 5 hours to do, split up over the course of two Friday nights. Not bad, I think. Now that I think about it, the long judging process here in OCR is very helpful in some respects. Over the course of two months, I've improved greatly as a remixer, and going back and listening to something I did weeks ago helps me understand the kind of mistakes I used to make. It really puts your mixing ability in perspective; I listen to this now and I think to myself that there are a few things I would have done differently that would have made this mix sound different from the way it is now. Overall though, I'm pretty pleased with the result.

HA! DJP likened my mix to an ANTI-DEPRESSANT! w00t!!!

I'm listening to this for the first time right now, and I'm really liking what I'm hearing. I'm a big jazz guy (I know it doesn't seem like it), and I can definately say that this is some great, unique stuff, with lots of great sounds, especially your brass and sax sound. Really wicked groove you've got going on here. I really like 2:09; that's some great chorus stuff you've got there. This is definately a keeper man. Really fantastic job. I'll be sharing this with all my jazz buddies. As I am often inclined to say: SOLID™!

Listening to this song simply makes me happy. It never gets in-your-face over-the-top. It's great driving music, or chillin' music. I find myself bopping in my chair as I type this. It does that have disco flair to it. Really great stuff here DJP. As I am often inclined to say: SOLID™!

This is a great little dance piece; I've not heard the original, but you've got a good dancey groove going. As I am often inclined to say: SOLID™! The only things I can say are that I would have liked a bit more delay or reverb to give this piece some "depth," and the snare at the very end sounds a bit too acoustic for a dance song. Otherwise, great job GMan.

I was just thinking to myself today that I needed some poppy stuff to listen to while reading Love Hina; I had a bunch of slow poppy mixes in my playlist today, and this one is just perfect. The mix is just so professionally done...the guitar and piano sections are lovely. The ending is a bit weak though, but overall a great tune to sway to. SOLID!™

SOLID!™

I loved this when you posted it to the WIP board a long time ago, and I still love it. The sax sample is gorgeous, and the arrangement is top-notch stuff. Very Wicked™

While I agree that this piece doesn't break any new ground, its just SO WELL DONE and TIGHTLY ARRANGED that I love it. The comping piano at :50 is the clincher for me; I dig that funky marcato sound. You keep things changing slightly, so that while you're still using the same phrases, it doesn't get boring. Great job. But the ending man...fade-outs?! WEAK. Great stuff.

Has anyone else ever noticed how this is such high praise? "Yo man...dis shit is so tight yo' MAMMA would like it..." Yay moms.

I loved this piece back in IMC2, and I still love it. Such a unique texture going on here! Nice job.

I LOVE Last Blade 2! This mix is tight as all hell...O_O The piano in the beginning just...gushes out...amazing... Whoa...the momentum in this mix is astounding...lots of neat little water effects... Jazziness is very nice. It's so laid back...makes me sway. Utterly beautiful. Samples are amazing. Like I said...this mix simply flows so well; it's like water from a stream, just surging over me. This is brilliant. Great work! ((oh, and DJP, Samurai Showdown 4 kicks Last Blade 2's ass ))

http://www.snesmusic.org The SPC set is available there.

The word you're looking for is orchestral.