DarkeSword

dude, what's with the 'tude? lol
"*hits blunt*"..."pedantry"..."the logic being touted"... 
seriously bro? you keep making these ostensibly narrow-minded broad strokes about creativity and originality all the while lookin down your nose pretentiously at everyone offering a counter like you're the first person on these forums to write original music.
besides, there's plenty of logic in the premise being argued... that, barring legality and the most rigid of interpretations, there isn't a whole lot of difference between a piece of music that blatantly derives its tone, style, and phrasing from another and one that begins with the specific compositional structure but interprets it in an entirely unique and original approach. (i can tell you like examples as it ruffles your feathers somethin wicked so here's another:) a band that sounds exactly like System of a Down but writes songs System of a Down hasn't, isn't fooling anyone; they're not very original or unique. an artist who takes the epic orchestral Liberi Fatali and writes a killer four piece punk rock arrangement for their band is considerably more original no matter how hard you plunk on your keyboard trying to suggest otherwise. they're both derivative despite having different reasons for being so and yet can both be enjoyed for whatever element of them is original or refreshing without this unnervingly unnecessary debate. how is that not logical?
and no, dude, it isn't pedantic. for someone who supposedly takes great pride and care in "studying a score to discover what composition techniques," you sure have a fundamental misconception of how scrupulous and precise and overwrought with minutiae that writing music is. are you sure you actually do write any original music in the first place or are you just here to blow hot takes all over the thread? there's utterly nothing pedantic about a conversation on music, man. particularly on a music forum lollllllllll *insert Carl Sagan mind-blown gif here*
*hits blunt*
lol at this point, i'm not entirely shocked but even then, i'm still a bit perturbed that you'd dig up the ol' pot stigma card... blatantly undercutting Majeles' statement with the absurd suggestion that he must have been stoned to have said it, further denigrating any stance taken opposite yours. I can't quite figure out if you're 12 or 72. LIKE... BRUH HAVE YOU EVER HAD A FORUM DISAGREEMENT... ON WEEEEEED?????? 1998 called and wants its outdated weed dig back.
honestly, if you're so irritated with (by, at this point, SEVERAL...) people calling bullshit on your assertion that there is no creative or original value in the hard work of talented, creative, and original artists when working on video game arrangements... then why do you keep responding? especially if the only way you're going to do so is by being a colossal douche? like maybe some of us actually prefer to express their unique voice through videogame remixes. i personally don't; that's why i have an original music career. makes utterly no difference to me... but you know... it might to others and that's perfectly ok! i can recognize the artistry and abilities of any musician without having to pinky finger a point about how much better it is to write "original" music, suggesting those who disagree with you are "threatened" by the "inferiority" of the form... 
nahhhh, i'm pretty sure you're just being an asshole at this point.

When you're a Muslim kid who's used to hearing that stuff at the mosque, it's weird hearing it in a fantasy video game.

Music and voting up.

Music and voting up.

Hey apologies everyone. We'll get back on track this Wednesday.

When you're a Muslim kid who's used to hearing that stuff at the mosque, it's weird hearing it in a fantasy video game.

Hey apologies everyone. We'll get back on track this Wednesday.

Hey apologies everyone. We'll get back on track this Wednesday.

Next compo I do I think we'll two-week mixing rounds, or maybe 10-day mixing rounds (as to encompass two weekends) and a shorter voting period.

Next compo I do I think we'll two-week mixing rounds, or maybe 10-day mixing rounds (as to encompass two weekends) and a shorter voting period.

Next compo I do I think we'll two-week mixing rounds, or maybe 10-day mixing rounds (as to encompass two weekends) and a shorter voting period.

Unfortunately no, not yet. This is a good idea for a feature though!

Matchups are up for Round 5. Music for Round 4 later.

GO VOTE
Matchups for round 4 are live.
Again, if any pair of eliminated remixers is interested in doing a friendly match, I will host it.

Sorry to see 2 competitors drop out. Hopefully you two will participate in some friendlies as the tournament progresses.

Round 2 is up and voting is open.
 

Sorry to see 2 competitors drop out. Hopefully you two will participate in some friendlies as the tournament progresses.

Round 2 is up and voting is open.
 

Sorry to see 2 competitors drop out. Hopefully you two will participate in some friendlies as the tournament progresses.

Round 2 is up and voting is open.
 

Sorry to see 2 competitors drop out. Hopefully you two will participate in some friendlies as the tournament progresses.

Round 2 is up and voting is open.
 

Do it by ear!
Train your ears!

Do it by ear!
Train your ears!

Do it by ear!
Train your ears!

Do it by ear!
Train your ears!

You are absolutely allowed and encouraged to vote for yourself if you feel that your remix is the better one. There is NOTHING wrong with voting for your own remix.

Music and voting is up.
 

The Grand Robot Master Remix Battle
Voting for Round 1 has begun. The matchups are as follows:
Remixer and Source VS Remixer and Source Arceace - Air Man vs AxLR - Metal Man Mak Eightman - Fire Man vs Ronald Poe - Cut Man Ridiculously Garret - Crash Man vs pixelchips - Tornado Man SuperiorX - Ground Man vs Supercoolmike - Shade Man Download the remixes from Round 1
The most important thing to consider when voting is how well the remix incorporates and arranges both themes. Production and enjoyability should also be considered, but this is primarily an arrangement competition. Everyone is allowed (and encouraged) to vote, including competitors. Everyone must adhere to the Competitions Code of Conduct.
Please use this thread for remix reviews and feedback!