djpretzel Posted January 4, 2008 Share Posted January 4, 2008 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anosou Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Well, isn't this something! The intro could be the intro to any kind of remix so it's a pleasant surprise when the guitar and drums enter. The drums are really working to make this track energetic and succeeds. The lead synth meshes well with the guitar backing and brings a retro feel to the mix. Nice chord change-ups at the end of what I presume is the chorus in this song. There are generally some really nice details in this arrangement, triplets, smooth pads, variations in both the melody and drumming. The melody is mostly legato, something I personally enjoy but can easily become a bit frustrating to listen to. Or so I've heard. The breakdown with the chimey sounds is very pretty but the chimes themselves are a bit too soft and synth-ish for my taste. They do work very well though. A fade out ending? Well I've been there. All in all this is a solid mix and VERY good for being a first post. Way to impress there.. Scaredsim was it? Cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fishy Posted January 5, 2008 Share Posted January 5, 2008 Heh, Simon was showing me this as it was in progress and didn't believe me it would be a safe pass. This is just a really fun energetic song to listen to. Arrangement is kickin, and the sounds come together really well. The snares not that out of place imo. First time I heard of scaredsim, he had turned up on OCR just to join the lovely SM64 project, and just wait until your hear that mix. Keep your eye on this one, hes got the good stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbynob Littlun Posted January 7, 2008 Share Posted January 7, 2008 Nice use of chiptunes - they don't bother my ears at all, like most do. I'd have loved to see them transition out to another instrument, to give it some more movement. Possible instruments might be, hummm, electric guitar, bass flute, clarinet, castlevania-style organ, all of the above? Xylophone would make an interesting counterpart to the guitar during synth portions, though without the synth it'd be too pronounced. Hummm, happy thoughts! P.S. Fun song, goes straight into my playlists. Don't mind the talk of changing stuff, I always get these crazy ideas that I like to think are useful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted January 8, 2008 Share Posted January 8, 2008 Nice and ear-catching intro, and it wastes no time getting into the rock. Guitar is so cleanly done, I can't tell if it's synth or not. Very nice stuff either way. Melodically, it has some nice change ups, and melds an old school vibe to a more modern rock sound, with a solid groove. The leads are changed up frequently enough to keep things fresh, and the counterpoint is really nice as well. Overall a great mix that has great direction and drive behind it. Recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Penwald Posted January 29, 2008 Share Posted January 29, 2008 The song wastes no time and starts energetic right from the beginning, which is something I like. What really makes me appreciate this one is the quite skilful use of chiptunes. They fit in seamlessly, my favourite part being the one from 2:01 on. Nice work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eino Keskitalo Posted March 12, 2008 Share Posted March 12, 2008 I dig the drive and energy this track has. Good stuff, very melodic. Each new part which kicks in carries the momentum forwards. --Eino Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlamingTP Posted May 3, 2008 Share Posted May 3, 2008 Review 14/1522 A solid Rockno remix, soft and smooth enough to listen to several times. quality. Score 10/10 "winsauce" -TP Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Scaredsim Posted July 1, 2008 Share Posted July 1, 2008 ReMiX Updated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted November 25, 2008 Share Posted November 25, 2008 I'll have to check out the update later, but what I'm hearing so far I like. Driving, epic feel, good energy. Nice transitions throughout to keep things fresh. Nice work, there should be more reviews on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozovian Posted December 10, 2008 Share Posted December 10, 2008 I like it. Synth rock at its finest, imo, with great synths and well mixed guitars. A few too many simple synths for my taste, but that's not detracting enough to outweigh the attitude of the track. Some rock tracks have an aggressive, dark sound, this has a far lighter sound, making it enjoyable in a more relaxing way. It doesn't get old, it just keeps going, with new parts, new material. Awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmiduke Posted March 10, 2009 Share Posted March 10, 2009 This is freaking fantastic, even without the knowledge that it is a debut mix. I really like how the melody wasn't just buried under a ton of effects synths and other instruments. It shines through in everything and runs with grain of the mix, which is all I ask for. It's a fun one to listen to. It has that quality where you don't get sick of it. I can't imagine a point in time where I would not feel like listening to this, which is not to say I listen to this often. But now think I ought to. Great remix and the birth of a great OCRemixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachi Risu Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 Nice job. Been a while since I played this game, but I'm sure I'd like this track over the original any day. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternZypher Posted November 14, 2010 Share Posted November 14, 2010 If Eternal Champions' had an arena with fans or spectactors, this tune would be pumping through the speakers pre-fight, and they'd all be jamm-thrashing to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansdown Posted March 16, 2013 Share Posted March 16, 2013 Definitely has a nostalgic feel to it, though on can't put my finger on just what exactly. Perhaps it's the start. It follows a battle with interlude then epilogue, and-and that really doesn't do the mix justice. Great mix! Have a listen! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eggsngaming Posted October 25, 2016 Share Posted October 25, 2016 This mix has lots of good variation arrangement-wise. I love the simple but aggressive drive with the drums when they kick in. Things calm down a bit halfway through, but not too long, and the energy picks right back up. The source tune isn't one of my faves from the original OST (tough competition on that one), but it's perfect for a rock remix. All the elements are there. Also the key change is something I'm always in favor of, so well done. Only thing I would've changed is maybe mix the piano a little louder, but that's it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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