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    Mega Man 2 - Wily 1 -- For You - Vox Mix

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    The lyrics have meaning haha... but I can't be fucked explaining them now. Catch me in a better mood, and I may haha :D But really, I like them open ended. I like lyrics like this myself. There's definitely a place for lyrics that tell a complete story, however, there's something to be said for a sort of vagueness. All you really know is that these people have made decisions that have consequences. Whether it's by their own hand, or because of an outside party, it doesn't really matter, because they have to live with it regardless. And this is a universal story... something people have experienced since as far back as, well, a long time ago.

    It could be a love story... it could be anything. I don't think there is a wrong way to interpret them. They have a definite meaning to me, and if you identify with the lyrics, then I'm sure they have a meaning to you too :D

    Yeah, I just Auto-Tuned the lyrics... I've only just given up smoking (again), so it's good to have there. Say what you want about it, but it makes my life a hell of a lot easier. Haven't really fiddled around with Manual tuning yet... would love to maybe on a future track. Till then, this will do... I'm quite happy with the outcome. It's FAR from perfect, but it's leaps and bounds above anything I've done before. I feel like I've only just discovered my voice, so I hope I can only get better from here. Till then, this will do :D Still got lots to learn on the vocal front... I really want to invest in some sort of lessons or something this year.

    Anyways, I've still got some spit and polish to add to this. When my PC is fixed, then I'll get stuck straight into it, because I know exactly what I want to do to it.

    And the version I have now is much, much better sounding than WIP 5... sucks I can't upload it... I've only got access to it on my Ipod for now...

    To Buy or Not to Buy A DSi?

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    Meh, I'm extremely happy with my DSi... do not regret the purchase whatsoever. The screens are gorgeous, the sound is better (not HAVING to where headphones for games like Ouendan is a blessing), and the d-pad and buttons have improved exponentially over the other DS models. I don't regret my purchase at all. The DSi is awesome.

    Mega Man 2 - Wily 1 -- For You - Vox Mix

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    It's great overall, don't get me wrong, but it has just gone a little soft with the current percussion setup.

    I know EXACTLY what you mean. This is my biggest gripe with it at the moment too! I intend to remedy this however with some more instrumntation, which just isn't there at the moment. I've been listening to a lot of music lately where the percussion is understated, yet the instrumentation really pulls trhough... I'm going to go for this approach. Sounds silly, but yeah, I'm playing around with some stuff as we speak, so expect a big improvement in this area soon!

    Thanks for the feedback guys! :D

    Mega Man 2 - Wily 1 -- For You - Vox Mix

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    So here's the latest update!

    WIP 5!!!

    http://www.box.net/shared/3gojobov2s

    The biggest differences you'll hear is the new percussion. I changed the kick and few other bits and pieces. Actually, this sounds a fair bit different to the last WIP.

    Still needs a hell of a lot of polish. Many effects still missing, and some of the instrumentation is still not there. However, this sounds a lot cleaner than any of the previous WIP's. The vocals are clearer, more harmonies in the chorus etc...

    The last chorus is in there now too!!! Also added some vox to the outro. They aren't mixed in properly yet, but they're there!

    Transitions still need way more work.... now more than ever due to the fact I've completely overhauled everything. Expect these (intro, transitions, outro) to be filled out soon enough! The chorus needs work too. There's some placeholder effects in there, so they'll be worked out.

    Newly added bass line to the chorus too!!!

    So structurally, everything is now in place and complete. Just loads of spit and polish to do.

    Enjoy!

    Seiken Densetsu 3's "The Secret of Mana"

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    The intro synth is pretty dire, it must be said, but that initial impression was lifted when the mix started a proper! I love the drum track very awesome.

    The leads and other parts of the mix are quite good too, though perhaps a little indistinct and lost in the mix, but there's definitely potential here. Altogether, the mixing is a little muddy, and it seems light on bass. The change at the end is also very, very cool.

    Haven't heard the original, since I'm not too much of an RPG gamer, but this sounds great. A fair amount of work to do on this, mainly balance and mixing issues, but keep at it... this is quite good so far :D

    Wanna remix Imogen Heap??? Then Proceed...

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    Okies, so this may be old new (well it kinda is), but I've only just come across this while google-ing Imogen Heap... again. Amazing artist she is.

    http://www.twestival.fm/?p=195

    So long story short, Imogen has uploaded some RAW vocals for a remix competition. The song in question was never released or used. However, the catch is that the vox will only be up till March 12. So get downloading!!!

    The fact of the matter is you can get some FREE vocals, Imogen no less, to tweak and do with what you will. Awesome. The vocals can be obtained at the link above.

    Just thought I'd share this with all of you. I was stoked to stumble across this, and I thought I'd share the wealth.

    I'll definitely be trying my hand at this, competition or no.

    Would be interested in seeing what everyone else can do with this too... the vocals are brilliant and catchy. And hell, IT'S IMOGEN HEAP!!!

    Flip side and all that :D

    Underrated Game Soundtracks

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    (ABOUT THE PLOK BOSS THEME): Am I the only one who expected to hear Donna Summer start singing at 1:36?

    'Ooooooh it's so good, it's so good, it's so good, it's sooooo goooooooood...'

    Holy hell, that's an utter ode to Mr Moroder if I've ever heard one!!! Love it.

    Ahem, well...

    A complete and utter YES to Jazz Jackrabbit. I want Alexander Brandon to have my babies. You know, if I had a uterus and stuff. The music in those games are god-like.

    Also a big fat yes to Lords of Thunder. Man... great game to boot, but that soundtrack is amazing. Think Dracula Battle-like stuff, and you're almost there.

    OK... here's my two-cents:

    *Cyber Speedway/Gran Chaser for the Saturn. But not the horrid hillbilly shit from the US release, oh no. The amazing Synth tunes by one of my favourites, Koji Hayama, that appear in the Euro/JAP versions, win hands down. Some awesome melodies to be sure. I'll make sure to link you peoples to these as soon as I'm able to, as Youtube has next to nothing on this.

    *Skeleton Warriors of the SAT/PSX also had a brilliant score by none other than Mr. Tommy Tallarico. For what was a fun, if very average title, the music really lifts the game. Makes it almost playable. Ah hell... I like the game anyways.

    *Exhumed/Powerslave on the Saturn had one of the greatest scores I think I've ever had the pleasure of experiencing- game or not. The Egyptian feel throughout is utterly captivating... some stunning melodies to be found here. And the percussion is incredibly authentic... as are the vocal elements. Again, it's just ANOTHER Tommy Tallarico classic that has been left out in the cold. The game also appeared on the PSX and PC, but I haven't played either of those versions, so I can't say if the soundtrack is the same, though I can't see why it wouldn't be. Great game too, the Saturn version anyways. Needs way more love... I've never met anyone who can even recall this soundtrack.

    The credits theme 'Isis Dreams':

    Fast forward to 2:14... a little hard to hear, but my favourite track from the game:

    *Any of the Toshinden games. Average games, but awesome scores. Not typical of the almost Eurobeat stylings of most of the score from BAT: Remix on the Saturn, this exclusive track was nonetheless quite a coup back in the day for Saturn owners like me. Your link to utter awesomeness awaits...

    BEHOLD THE GREATNESS...

    That about does me for now... I'll sift through my collection at home when I get a chance to offer up more recommendations.

    Just For Fun- One Must Fall 2097 + Jazz Jackrabbit mash-up.

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

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    Here's something I've been working on the last couple of days. It's a mash up of the One Must Fall 2097 Menu music, and the Medivo Stage from Jazz Jackrabbit. So yeah, I've been on a MOD kick lately.

    WIP Here:

    http://www.box.net/shared/3q1d8h9gnl

    Sources here:

    JJ + OMF 2097 tracks:

    http://rapidshare.com/files/204679160/OMF___Jazz_source_tunes.rar

    Okies, so at the moment, it's a little generic techno with an 80's vibe. Expect it to become less generic-techno and more 80's dance with the healing power of COWBELL!!! Planning to add vocoded vocals in somewhere... though I haven't written any lyrics or anything yet. The 80's influences are partly in place... complete with some warm synth's and a sweet FM Bass line :D :D :D

    This is just a rough sketch, and as I said, expect it to change a fair bit. Haven't implemented all of the Medivo source in yet, just the main bits. The ending is also placeholder... expect a longer track, and without that ending.

    Hope you like what I've done so far... it's just a fun mix.. no pretensions to greatness or anything, just something fun to listen to.

    Enjoy!!! :D

    -Robbie.

    World of Illusion

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

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    Yeah, this is sounding great. It's got a real warmth that I like. The strings that play the main source melody need a bit of work... mainly just stuff to 'humanise' the sound... the rest sounds great. Keep working on it... looking forward to the rest!!!

    Mega Man 2 - Wily 1 -- For You - Vox Mix

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

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    Okies, here's WIP 4!!! :D

    http://www.box.net/shared/dlbz52kfvh

    A few changes. Some more Percussion added... found some Beat Box samples, So I've fleshed out the intro and the little bridge segments a bit. I've added some additional trancy pads to the chorus too.

    It all sounds a lot clearer now. Also, added a build up after the second verse to lead into a key change for the last chorus. It's still missing some effects to make it really soar, but it'll get there. There will be a repeat of the chorus, followed by a little vocal adlib bit to lead it out. No outro yet. Also, I haven't recorded the vocals for the key change yet, so it's just instrumental at the moment. But I'll get around to recording them in the next couple of days, so watch this space.

    Still missing a few things... my planned guitars and new bass line are not in there yet, so those will be coming in later updates. I've spaced out the mix ready for these additions, so it still sounds a bit starkers.

    Enjoy!!!

    Mega Man 2 - Wily 1 -- For You - Vox Mix

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

    Posted

    Okies, so I think I'm gonna officially start looking for someone to provide me with some guitar for the mix. Any interested parties, just let me know if you want in.

    Been thinking of also adding some real bass lines to the chorus. Same as above, if your interested.

    I don't really have access to getting these recorded locally, so I'm looking to the community to lend a hand.

    Hope to hear back soon!

    -Robbie.

    Mega Man 2 - Wily 1 -- For You - Vox Mix

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    Ok, so FINALLY here's the update...

    http://www.box.net/shared/atmqzbfpmh

    The second verse is in there now... still need to work on the harmonies for it... at the moment, I've only got one in there so far, and that still needs work. The lead vox for verse 2 are done though:D

    Like I said, the instrumentation is nowhere near done for the second half, it's just placeholder at the moment... so that needs lots of work.

    Spend a bit of time clearing up the mix; getting ready to add more instrumentation.

    Still thinking the chorus could really use some guitar in there.

    If anyone is interested in providing some, lemme know!!! :D

    oh, and here's the updated lyrics for verse 2:

    ------

    So it's been written through the ages of time.

    From pens of ancient masters to prose of the modern mind.

    A tale to be told.

    And now we find them holding onto their faith.

    They've tried all that they could,

    but we know it's just to late...

    ...to not end up alone.

    The Jury overthrown.

    Their differences are few,

    but not enough to see them through.

    It's such a shame.

    They wonder whose to blame...

    ...or is it just that we're the same?

    ------

    Mega Man 2 - Wily 1 -- For You - Vox Mix

    in Post Your Game ReMixes!

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    Okies, update!!!

    *link deleted... wrong version put up... will post tomorrow

    Added the second verse. Now this is just a rough sketch of them... they need to be re-recorded when I have a bit more time, but they'll give you an idea of how the second verse will sound.

    Have done bugger-all to the backing for the second half of the track, so it's absolutely no indication of what it the finished track will sound like from then on in... it's just really, rough... again, an indication more of the lyrics than anything else.

    Enjoy!

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