Theophany

I went yesterday and didn't see anything, but I may be going again Saturday, so I'll check it out then if I'm there.

What shirt size are you?

I didn't miss your point about lyrics being a part of an arrangement. I was making the same point; it falls under the ceative/arrangement category which is subject to the judges or djp at the time it is considered as a submission. You also seem to be assuming that djp didn't consider the lyrics as part of the arrangement when he decided to post this, which isn't the case. If you don't like these lyrics and think it detracts from what ocr is, fine; you didn't like the arrangement. It's no different than disliking metal mixes or trance for whatever reason. I don't support trying to get site-wide regulations, restrictions or new standards made to specifically address dirty or poorly written lyrics. There's already enough regulations when it comes to what can be put up on the front page when it comes to arrangements. The rest is up to the judges or djp to decide on a case-by-case basis. I agree with that MO, especially when a bold warning is put at the beginning of the writeup about the lyrics. As for concerns about representing the genre, I don't think ocr is obligated to "represent" genres in any kind of special way. We've already proved we can make awesome shit. And more awesome shit is bound to come along, in this genre and others. Genres are not made in a day, or defined by a single mix. The point is, we can do anything, and it's partly because there are relatively few limitations. The other parts of it is that there is a huge pool of talented and generous individuals who take the time to make the music that gets posted here; singling out people who choose to use lyrics in their arrangements and forcing them to comply with standards specific to them can't really be done in the spirit of openness.

I feel like weighing in here because I'm interested in the debate. i hope the day never comes when this community becomes so official that inside jokes and completely vulgar video game remixes can't be posted to the front page. i think people should never forget we're remixing video game music, for fun, for ourselves and for fans who enjoy hearing said tunes remixed. in my opinion, it's important to keep this community free and open when it comes to style and taste. sometimes you get emotive, dark remixes, sometimes you get amazing trance mixes, sometimes you get jazz, sometimes you get happy uplifting remixes, and sometimes you get joke mixes. that's the nature of ocr, and i was glad to see something like this get posted. it's a joke, and jokes are always a matter of taste. people in this community who are trying to make the standards more rigorous and move the site towards being more official than it already is are really, to some extent, ruining what draws people to this community: the fact that there is something here for everyone, and that anyone can make a remix. and if it's creative enough and has decent production values, they can get it passed by the panel or direct posted. my personal view is that since joke mixes are jokes, i don't mind them being held to a lower production standard. the same courtesy is extended to people who submit truly creative arrangements but lack production value. that seems fair to me. tldr; i am absolutely against implementing any standards limiting what kind of content lyrics can have, be it vulgarity or "only game-related lyrics" or anything else of the kind. creative freedom and style are what make this community great. the same production leniency that is extended to ambitious or truly creative arrangements should also be extended to joke remixes, because they are by very nature a joke... and at times lower production values are desirable for the cheesy factor or as a signature style.

Eh, that was the joke. I'm not a huge fan of sequels to awesome movies. Matrix trilogy is a good example. Predator too. Aliens was pretty solid, and Alien 3 wasn't terrible, but everything beyond that including the AVP horse shit just destroyed everything cool about both Alien and Predator. I love Ridley Scott, but he's made pretty much nothing noteworthy since Gladiator so I don't have a lot of hope

I'm ready to boycott the Alien prequel too when it comes out. Haven't these franchises suffered enough? Now who's ready for Inception 2?

I know I said I wasn't going to say anymore, but fuck that. I think this is Nolan's best film by a long shot... better than Dark Knight and even Momento. I consider myself a pretty critical film goer, and I don't like gushing over stuff, but damn. Just about every topic I'm interested was pretty much rolled into this movie; low-tech cyberpunk elements, dreams, dream logic, alternate realities, combat/violence playing out in states of altered physics, espionage, surprises, arresting imagery, manipulation and mind tricks... On top of that, it has a compelling and empathetic main character, solid writing, a premise that is fully developed and realized, solid direction, and energetic pacing. If I had to recommend two movies to anyone from summer 2010, it would be this, and Toy Story 3. If I can afford it, I'm going to see it once or twice more while it's still in theaters. I think it's important to support films like this. They're too few and far between.

You need to see this movie. In IMAX. All of you. That's all I'm going to say.

I might need one. I'm in Orange, around Chapman University. But I still don't know if I'm coming for sure.

Super Metroid.

Sounds epic as hell. Well written and well-produced. Awesome work so far... looking forward to the vocals and guitar.

DK3: Serious Apeshit DK3: Double Apeshit DK3: Double Barrel Trouble DK3: Monkey Business is Back DK3: Remix in a Monkey Suit DK3: Going Ape (in the Northern Remixsphere) I give up.

I have been wanting to start an epic Zero Wing collaboration project for some time, but I didn't think there was any interest. Well done for giving this game some coverage. As for the WIP, just make it longer

I really like this, but the mixing feels really muddy and it's difficult to hear everything that's going on in during the intense parts. I think most of the samples sound pretty solid, and it's a pretty exciting arrangement. Nice work

Happy Birthday!

Me, if you still have room?

katethegreat lives up to her name

I'm looking for someone familiar with a flamenco/spanish style of guitar playing who's interested in collaborating on a Wind Waker remix for the Boss Themes remix project. The Workshop here on the site lists what instrument people play, but when it comes to guitar there's quite a few different styles, and I figure this might be the fastest way to ask around. The track is around half done, and is basically orchestral and percussion madness. I want some flamenco(ish) guitar in there to give it more flavor and texture, instead of it being just a straight epic orchestral and percussion arrangement. I've always felt that style would fit with the source, especially with its rhythm, and I'd feel a little bit wrong if I didn't try to remix this track properly. It's a remix of Molgera--the sand dragon theme--and it has the potential to be legendary. If you can make clean recordings on your own, and you're interested in helping, please shoot me a PM. EDIT: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBxSG_0o-WY

HB Zircon, et al

I haven't read this whole thread, but people have covered quite a bit already. I'd recommend Moribito (series); it follows a female body guard as she protects an exiled prince who has been possessed by a water spirit. And Sword of the Stranger (film).

"But that's not your real problem. Your real problem... is the MONKEY."

Damn. This is amazing.

Nice work

Nothing is better than Christian Bale's bat voice. Nothing

Crystal Castles 2 was pretty disappointing. Then again, I find it pretty hard to care when Godspeed is reuniting... That's what I'm really waiting for.