Joe Redifer Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Zelda II 'Thelonius Temple' Niiiiice! I really like the piano on this one and the overall jazz motif. Very well arranged. I can't think of anything bad to say, except that the remixer has never done anything else besides this! That in itself is a shame. OK and I guess it could be a bit longer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffester Posted July 25, 2002 Share Posted July 25, 2002 = Talent. This song is GREAT. The piano is unbelievably believable! The other instruments, not so much...But MAN this track is just totally solid! And I LOVE the title! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odyeiop Posted January 12, 2003 Share Posted January 12, 2003 this is an awesome piece im not much of a jazz fan.. but yeah.. this is the shit! plus the temple theme is one of my all time fav nintendo songs im working on a remix of it myself! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrayLightning Posted April 5, 2003 Share Posted April 5, 2003 Quality. MC always surprises me. Fantastic color. Sweet bass and drums too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted January 23, 2004 Share Posted January 23, 2004 <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted May 1, 2006 Share Posted May 1, 2006 Yeah, though the piano sounds thin, this deserves more attention. Loved the arrangement; it's got tons of energy, and the execution was top-flight for something so early in the site's history. Great stuff, Mike. I'm an even bigger fan of "Thelonius Temple Low" for it's grittier/"live recording"-type feel. Seems like most people have no idea where to get a copy of that nowadays, but my fellow Emory bro Electron was nice enough to hook me up with a copy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwarlord Posted August 9, 2006 Share Posted August 9, 2006 This song is sexily jazzy. Seriously, pick up a copy of yours today, you won't regret it, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deductive Dave Posted May 17, 2007 Share Posted May 17, 2007 One of my top favorites. This simple, no-frills jazz piece sounds like something you would hear live at a coffee shop or other small venue. It starts with a classic jazz piano style intro, then moves into a more minimalist jazz trio sound once it gets into the actual temple theme. What more can I say? Definitely worth a download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiowar Posted May 27, 2007 Share Posted May 27, 2007 the piano sounds really dry in the intro, but once the rest of the instruments come in it isn't really an issue. the drums aren't the greatest though. i am interested in hearing the lo-fi version of this that liontamer mentioned, i think the drums would sound better in that context. but for one of the earlier remixes this is really good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted July 3, 2007 Share Posted July 3, 2007 Damn, I am really impressed by this, even more so that it is such an old school track. I agree the piano is a bit thin before the combo comes in, but the playing throughout is beautifully expressive. This is one mix I missed along the way and I really regret it. Good thing I got a second chance to grab it. I love the power when the rhythm section comes in. Very understated but nice. It seems drum programming-wise that a little too much is going on, mostly with the hi-hat. Three armed drummer? I guess maybe the arch nemesis of Rick Allen. "Hey give that back!" Recommended for sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozovian Posted December 23, 2008 Share Posted December 23, 2008 So many ways you could imagine this going, but it turns into some nice, conservative jazz. OA pointed out the drums, especially the hihat, being a little busy, but it just adds flavor and character imo. I know I've heard it before, but I guess it takes a closer listen to appreciate it. It doesn't really stand out among oldies, certainly not among newer remixes, but there are oldies I never want to hear again and then there are oldies I can listen to again and again. Of the two, this belongs in the latter category. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted October 4, 2009 Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hey, this was a pleasant surprise! The piano felt a bit rigid at times but once you got a groove going it didn't feel that way anymore. The only real problem I've got with this is the hi-hat... the way it was sequenced in that machine gun style feels kinda lazy and very distracting. Great take on the source material, it took me a while to figure out I was even listening to a Zelda II remix but once it hit me, it was a really cool feeling! Overall, I'm liking this a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 This is a mix that surprises me that it has such few reviews. If it came out now, I would understand the lack of people hyping about it, but for #0082 I would think there would still be a good amount of excitement, and this one probably was pretty awesome for the day. Bringing this to jazz is an easy step, and I find this to be pretty well done. I like the writing on the intro especially, though not as much the performance. The transition into the dungeon theme is just right. I feel like overall this could have been maybe 8 clicks slower on a metronome, it feels just a little rushed as it is. Also, that is one very hyper hi hat. Check this one out, some good stuff going on here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella guro Posted December 3, 2009 Share Posted December 3, 2009 I'm glad this popped up. I always really liked this one! Love the piano playing (it's very creative), especially in the intro. The backing is kinda weak by today's standards, but it still holds its own well enough. I don't get why he changed the rhythm up slightly in the melody. There was really no reason to. It kinda gets on my nerves, even if it's a minor thing. And you know, this really could be longer! But otherwise, awesome stuff! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dANGER boy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 This ReMix can be summed up in one word - sexy. The piano is just perfect for this and some of the little improv bits are just great. The symbal in the background is well-done and not annoying. Definitely has a dark yet jazzy feel to it with the bass in the background. Way up there on my list of quality Zelda ReMixes. Fantabulous ending too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 When you look past the fact this was way back in the earliest of OCR days, I can only imagine what this would have turned into if it was put into an updater machine, because this has some great ideas, if anything. Kinda short and there is always a minor detail to pick on, but for the most part it's not bad. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AustNerevar Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 When you look past the fact this was way back in the earliest of OCR days, I can only imagine what this would have turned into if it was put into an updater machine, because this has some great ideas, if anything. Kinda short and there is always a minor detail to pick on, but for the most part it's not bad. Forgive me for being a noob, but what is an updater machine? On another note, the source for this track has always reminded me of the Pokemon battle music. I wander if Junichi Masuda was playing Link 2 when he was trying to compose the music for Pokemon Red and Green. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted October 24, 2014 Share Posted October 24, 2014 Forgive me for being a noob, but what is an updater machine? A construct for modernization. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tables Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Awww I think it's great that this theme was being mixed before Melee's Temple stage kind of made it cool again. I love piano based mixes quite a bit, especially ones with a great deal of free-formedness, so this one hits the money in my book. A shame that it's so short, but this is arranged in a way that doesn't make me feel like I'm missing out on more song or that I got cut off before the natural end. Which is kind of rare for this era of OCR to be honest. I remember being a big fan of MC's other remixes, and this first mix makes his future seem very promising. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 25, 2015 Share Posted August 25, 2015 Wow, for such an old track, even for its absolute length, I find it a complete arrangement, and quite well-thought-out. This is a solid jazz arrangement with somewhat of a Latin feel to it, and some pretty good production. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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