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While I understand your feedback in regards to this, and the detail of the post for that matter, your post however can be seen as a huge insult to everyone that came together and worked on it. Let me address some of your points. You say the tracks don't have the "right feel". Well, if you look back at the history of the project thread, it was one of the fastest to have all of its slots filled up, so those that applied for it seemed very serious to touch deep into it because they got the source tunes they so desired to do. True, I was one who somehow ended up with the source tune practically no one else wanted in comparison, but if we weren't finding any form of idea with the source tune at all then we could've just offered someone else to give it a go. Everyone had their way to interpret the songs they remixed, and for the most part they managed to come out just fine. Your second point just plain baffles me: Not true. All it tells me is that "haters are gonna hate" and that's nothing that can be done to change that. Most of the people on the project had taken music classes in some form or other and have understood the structures of the originals a lot more with this knowledge. So if you think we don't understand the music, then you've got another thing coming. And then, there was the blood-boiling third point: Taste is objective. The remixers on the project have come from many different backdrops in terms of taste and appreciation, and - I'm going to have to be blunt - the group believes that they have better taste than you. All I've seen of you around the forums, in the 3 posts that are floating around, is that your preference lies purely on MIDI-ripping, which has very little skill at all and - when looking for remixes on Youtube at least - would consist of 90% of re-interpreted videogame music out there. That to me tells me that you just "like the songs", in the same way you see the remixers as just "liking the songs". On the other hand, remixes on the site are seen as more interpretive depending on the artist's vision. Not only do they appreciate the song but they ended up developing ideas to make something quite incredible out of it. You don't have to necessarily "like" the remixes, but for the most part they would give a very unique twist to the original that may somehow give the attraction towards the song, and in some cases it may even grow on you thanks to that unique hook. And that's what makes remixes great as opposed to remasters; if you want "preservation" of videogame music, then OCRemix is probably not for you. Please forgive me if I sounded somewhat harsh in this post, but I had to come out and say it :\

It's a funny thing you brought up the Beatles, because I thought did one of the greatest acapella tracks I ever heard with their take on "Come Together". For the record I can also throw in and but nothing beats their Beatles effort IMO.I also thought Machinae Supremacy did a much better take on - seemed to feel so much more uplifting given the song's context.And Brandon Strader's mentioning of Children of Bodom's Britney cover similarly made me think of . Don't get me wrong, I love Poison's original just as much, but with a line like "At the drive-in, in grandma's wheelchair", you just can't help but smile, to be sure.

I appreciate the sudden praise, but this is the first time I've been to the workshop for some time, so I was kind of hoping for some constructive criticisms o_O Either way, thanks nevertheless. I re-mastered it as I stated last night, so hopefully the version in the OP should now be a clean recording

Do you need a hand? I'd like to get in on this one - Paper Mario is one of my fave Mario titles ever, so it'll be something to see through if it succeeds. I think I can make a good piano concerto out of the second one in the Finale set (the one with "Farewell Twink" in it), so we'll see. As for my back catalogue, "Time's Anxiety" (posted on the site) shows a good example of what I can do with the writing on multiple instruments. "Dream Traveler" for Summoning of Spirits can also serve as a good example, given that was arranged for piano and strings. I also am mainly a piano performer as well (re: "Tomorrow's Wake", "Schumacher's Bar" on Project Chaos, "The Feather's Reflection" on Threshold of a Dream), so you can trust that aspect to come through fine. If there's anything else you might need, just give me a knock

UPDATE 09/05/2011 [V3] - Another production overhaul including reverb and EQ re-evaluation, some further volume adjustments and tasteful splicing of any dead air to make it flow smoother. Full details are on the latest post. UPDATE 27/04/2011 [V2.2] - Realised that I limited the reverb as well. Rectified that. UPDATE 23/04/2011 [V2.1] - After a misunderstanding on the Roomworks plugin, as well as noticing that some soundcard settings were also responsible for the popping when rendering, Demo 2 got a further remastering. UPDATE 22/04/2011 [V2] - Refined the production a bit more. Taken advice to go by a different reverb plugin, as well as some equalising and limiter application. Hopefully the recording should sound much clearer. Screenshots of my plugin settings are on page 2. UPDATE 18/04/2011 [V1.1] - Remastered to erase all trace of popping. --- Yep. I guess it's my calling to try and return here. So, it's April 2011, it's been a good few months since djp hosted ABG's "Third Eye" and called out for some Crash mixes onto the site... and it seems as if nothing's happened. What's happened to the awareness I allegedly spread during my time here? Even then I wasn't all that great to succeed to get stuff posted on the site, so surely encouraging others to take a look into the score would help? Nope. When I stated my plans for the first time via Facebook, all I got was a certain Mr. Strader telling me that he has no idea what the hell the Crash series is. The plans though were to try and take it back into my own hands. I really don't have the confidence to get through this process again, but I'm going to have to knuckle down if that's what it takes. Long monologue aside, here be my attempt to respond to djp's wish. I picked the music for from the original Crash title because it seemed to fit my style a lot more than some of the more beat/riff-heavy tracks all over the original PS1 games' scores (lol devo). Cameos were also slipped in for the game's , and a hint of was also used in the intro.The feeling invoked here is more of an expansion on the ending for Crash 1. Interpretation in white text: You've left Castle Cortex in flames after storming through it to rescue your girlfriend Tawna, and you've fought against said scientist on top of his blimp with a tenacious victory. And with the girl back in your arms, you both ride into the sunset with your heads held high. Yet you may realise that Dr. Cortex may re-emerge someday to reclaim what he believed to be rightfully his, but you try to put it to the back of your mind as you and the damsel keep riding onwards. I really want to push everything I've got to try and see that long-desired wish of a Crash mix on the site. This is MY adolescence we're talking about here, not to mention a link to my namesake; and I'm even prepared to put a bounty on the entire series if I don't make it. >_> Alas, I would thank you all for any feedback given. I can really do with it

Apparently, for the record, Hetcenus beated both Brandon and myself to the punch via his Ice Cap arrangement for Project Chaos. I do understand what you're saying about the pacing of the album, and admittedly I've noticed it to be one of the criticisms that I've noted around the web. But it would probably make more sense if you ended up comparing the pacing of the original songs to the mixes here. It surprises me that you thought there was a lower gear brought in at "Shifting Islands" that remained up to "Hogtied", when I on the other hand thought the first half of "Spring Junkie" pushed the momentum up considerably. So yeah, a slight clarification there in regards to the pacing, and one that I think may need a little more explanation on halc's part if need be

Okay, I've reached "Under Construction" and I got to say really quickly that the reference to "Live at the Springyard" was totally unexpected and a pleasant surprise; instant highlight right there Harmony

I wanted to say it in the project thread before it got locked, but if Sonic CD goes ahead, you'd have me to thank for by starting that conversation. Anyway, I'm glad to see the album is unleashed; time to download and witness the finished product.

Okay, which of you guys slipped in something related to Sonic CD? That was a surprise seeing *that* game listed as a represented title as well. Either way, this is looking good for the release

This. When I heard it, I could imagine a slightly-faster bolero going on, which still makes it danceable but not in the form the average person may expect

Heck yes, if this somehow comes out before I leave for a vacation in Ireland at the end of the month then that'll make one hell of a going away present. Great work on the trailer Jose - you definitely know how to build up hype

Well I knew there were 2 Special Stage mixes between zones, though I would've thought they would've been sandwiched between Marble/Sping Yard and Labyrinth/Star Light. But if that's the case, does that mean "Subsonic Sparkle" is the invincibility music?

Mind me asking; I managed to figure out most of the source tunes looking down at the remix track listing, but what's the source tune for "Caos" anyway - the Game Over theme? (don't ask why I thought that...) Just curious, I'm sure I missed something somewhere

To be fair, I'm a little tiresome of the Schala coverage, and a trance enterpretation of this didn't seem so much of a good way to go on paper. However, what ABG did was basically kept the mood intact with the choice of sub-genre, while still being able to show as welcoming image to fans of the genre. This and "Through Time and Space" seem to compliment each other a lot, so you may expect some comparisons. But for what it is, I actually quite enjoyed this And yes... I also read through djp's lament as well. As a passionate Crash Bandicoot fan, I still want to see coverage of that up there, and if I don't do the first remix (which achieving that alone is still mega unlikely), I will gladly reward that first person who does, however I can >_>

Depending on the time, I *might* make the Sunday party. But yeah, managed to listen through to the whole set twice so far. Though, yesterday I was informed that Pepsi, one of my cats, had passed away in her sleep; assuming that Aetherius originally invisioned the album as "something to listen to on a rainy day", the aftermath was used as the backdrop for the second listen. And let me say right here and now; "House of Frogs" at the end was the one that *finally* got me moved. I may have thought some of the solos in the middle might've killed the mood slightly, but if the tailends of the track got me to crumble, then it was obvious that Brad and Fishy managed to pull off something really pretty for the most part. Well done to both of you

I'm so glad to see it all come together at last! Don't think I'll be able to make the listening party tho, but I shall still check out the album tonight. For now, way to go everyone on a job well done

Wow, a date this soon? I'm glad it's all coming together I feel so guilty for not having my profile ready tho; is there still time, or did you end up using one from a past project?

Letting you know that I finally sent you the WAV. Any problems, let me know >_>

I've just sent my WIP in Kyle's mailbox. It should hopefully be very close to final in production too

Just letting you know that i haven't forgotten the deadline and will have something ready for it. Have your inbox on standby

Kyle, I'm still working on it; last time I said that I had some RAM issues in getting it exactly how I wanted. I've found a way to get around it and have worked as much as I can throughout the course of the past week, though it would take me a little past the deadline to fully realise it. I'll have the finished track ready by Friday, I'm absolutely certain of it

I thought about IP addresses too O.o The only other idea I could think of was that at one point or other, Gray borrowed a few samples from djp for "Time's Anxiety"; thus, djp might've taken up the Gray persona and spoke to people undercover about the community and personal lives. But I bet people had already said that and have been proven very wrong. *shrug* Either way, I joined the group too because Gray was great to talk with back in the day. I stand no chance in finding him though living about 8 time zones away, but I'll still watch the progress as it comes. Gray, if you're reading, please come back; the community wholeheartedly misses your presence

Let me guess - did SnappleMan did a more convincing cosplay of me this time around? That's the only thing I can guess, really. Also as you already know, I DO have a finished composition (and had it shown by the previous deadline), alas I've been too sick over the past week to really refine it. If you can give me a couple more weeks, then I should be okay.

Just letting you know that I should have my track ready within the next 12-24 hours. I'm wrapping it up in the rendering stages now