Robotaki Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 *blah typo in the thread name, w/ez. sry bout that Yes I know, CT again, but hey I love this game and I gotta pay some sort of tribute to its music, especially the MAIN THEME!!!!. Here's what I think is going to be one of the more climactic or later sections of this piece. It's pretty short as of right now, but I plan to add more to it. If I took too many liberties with the melody (changing it to a pentatonic one and in a 6/8 time signature), then tell me. I know there are a lot of purists out there, and if that's the case try and treat it as a separate piece I guess. There are tons of similarities between this remix and the Decision Bell I had here awhile ago, mainly because I haven't updated any of my samples lol. If the samples are kinda faux, they're all soundfonts (and that's all I got >.<) so I'll try and FX them up or change velocities so they get a little more real. I definitely plan to vary up the rhythmic marcato cellos and strings for a little more momentum...percussion also since it's just a boom cha sorta thing. ANYWAYS Hope you guys like it! I've just recently tried adding some drums in the background so see which version sounds a little better. LINK: Chrono Trigger - Crono's Theme ReMix UPDATE [Oct.21] -> made percussion a little more complex from 0:14-0:18. -> added tom tom, guiros, castanets, tambourine, and wind chimes. -> cleared up some muddiness. -> layered a flute and piano. *It's been a long time, but I decided to get this project up and running again. Added another melodic section to incorporate more of the main theme. I realize now that everything is on the LOUD side so I gotta play with volumes and stuff. Name suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuned Logic Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 At first I didn't recognize it, but I did eventually! Definitely a different direction. I really like what you have here, and it all sounds like one giant improvisation, which in this case is a good thing. Very epic feel, and I like how your percussion emphasis is more on the higher end of things; this is very similar to the original in that regard. Very nice work so far -- excited for updates! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascendancy Posted February 24, 2008 Share Posted February 24, 2008 Amazing... didn't really notice the theme till around :17. But I like how you started out with the percussions in a some what tribal feel xD. Then you got into that middle age atmosphere especially with the strings and the flute or is it a piccolo (not sure lol). Kind of reminded me of Shadow Madness. If it was up to me i think i would have added like a viola but only for a small part and more violins =].... or maybe a different variation of percussions like a Vibraphone to match the feel of the flute like instrument. for example you if were to replay :14 - :28 again later on in your mix, you could use a vibraphone(or a different type of bell instrument to replace the flute) for that part somewhere around the middle of the song or the end. but thats just me xD. edit: or maybe a piano to play the string part around the middle or end. =] Overall this is a really great piece...keep working on it. I'd like to see your progress and end result's. Oh and I liked your other piece as well the Manoria Cathedral. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reboneer Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 I'm loving this piece so far. Can't wait to hear more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sole Signal Posted February 27, 2008 Share Posted February 27, 2008 This is great, love the intro ethnic beat. Maybe tone back on the reverb a bit and play with the stereo separation some; it gets a little muddy and busy at parts. Really awesome start though, :30 sounds like something straight out of a movie (and I mean that in a good way.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotaki Posted March 3, 2008 Author Share Posted March 3, 2008 Alright thanks for the comments guys. I'll clear it up a bit and see if I can get something before and after this little snippet. =p I kinda wish I had better samples blah. The marcato soundfonts are pretty average so I have to cover them up wih reverb sometimes. Oh yeah, any thoughts towards the "drum" version? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maniater Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 very nice, im going to expect alot from this, and its very instrumental, not bad for what i say and CT was the best RPG ((still is)) ever Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Obtuse Posted March 4, 2008 Share Posted March 4, 2008 I liked the version without drums a little more. It felt like I could focus on the melodies better than the version with drums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Choccy Posted March 8, 2008 Share Posted March 8, 2008 You made me shiver. I'm sorry I can't give you any more detailed feedback than "I love how it is going". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annex1 Posted March 20, 2008 Share Posted March 20, 2008 Robotaki.....!!!!! OMG. This is one of the most phenomenal remixes I have heard thus far. Simply amazing. WITH the drums for sure. What would I have to do, to get a copy of the full length track in it's current state with the drums? 1:04 is simply a teaser. Drop me a line at annex1[at]gmail[dot]com I wait, excitedly for your response. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozovian Posted March 25, 2008 Share Posted March 25, 2008 I like it. There's not much else I can say. I'm hearing occasional melodies I recognize, but it might be a little low on source. I can't say. Technically, my only criticism so far would be that the messy drums might need some leveling, some of them could be softer. It's cool enough to work on, and it's got a great sound. Sounds a bit like the mahabaha something Halo remix, but with lots more energy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
annex1 Posted April 1, 2008 Share Posted April 1, 2008 You are very correct. It does have a feel of the Mahabharath Highlands remix available here on OCRemix. Epic...cinematic. It feels so very movie OST. I can't hear this sample often enough. I listen to it a couple of times a day. I've contacted the author, but he does not reply, so who knows IF and WHEN we'll ever get to hear this piece in it's entirety. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Asuyuka Posted April 2, 2008 Share Posted April 2, 2008 I love how this is going, its very original. I can't wait to hear the released version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotaki Posted October 21, 2008 Author Share Posted October 21, 2008 Hey everyone. Long time since an update, and I'm afraid to say despite all that time, this is only a small update from the original. I've inserted more of the source into the remix, added a few instruments here and there, lowered a few volumes on percussion mainly, and a other minute things I can't remember off the top of my head. I had to encode this at 128 kbps because I needed to do a bit of cutting from the beginning of the track through Audacity. I recognize that it is quite loud at the moment, so the next few days I'll be playing with volumes. Apologies, but still hope you like it! *Updated link in first post* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XZero Posted October 21, 2008 Share Posted October 21, 2008 I love it! This track's got a New Age feel to it; it reminds me of my favorite New Age artist, David Arkenstone, in both overall style and approach. In particular, it reminds me of this song: I absolutely look forward to the finished product. Wonderful job so far! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reboneer Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 I'm so glad to see you haven't abandoned this mix. Even in it's incomplete form, it's been permanently on my playlist since you originally posted it back in February. I don't really have anything particularly useful to add, just wanted to say that seeing this updated really made my day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Incronaut Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 i love it man! i think you should keep the title of the song as "chrono's theme" just to piss everyone off... jk jk but yeah, i guess i agree with what most peeps are saying about the drums being confusing (i guess thats the word?) and too loud in my opinion, i'd like the melody instruments to stick out a little more. but yeah.. love it! and what did that one guy (forgot who) mean by saying "too low on source?" just wondering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Enceladus Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 well i love it! that's a lot of energy there. maybe you could stay closer to the original on some spots, but not so important. Somehow i remember the original "age of empires" soundtrack while listening to it. well nice one. that kind of "middle ages" ambience and the flute .... if i had to name it, i would give "bard's dance" as perfect... but of course, i'm not you XD (yah... duh). keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Revoredo Posted October 22, 2008 Share Posted October 22, 2008 THis is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rozovian Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Loud? I don't mind. You could drop it so the compression isn't so obvious, like it is at 0:35, tho. Why's it so short? I have nothing else to say. This was the perfect end to a long wip run, tho, so thank you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SSB Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Wow, what soundfonts are you using? Free? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robotaki Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 mhmm, using squidfont orchestral samples for the strings, brass, piccolo, woodwinds. The choir sample used is terrible but a little layering made it sound less tinny. Oh, and I'll lower the volumes on the drums. They're a little jarring like you guys have said. Thanks for the comments everyone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackwinged Saron Posted November 1, 2008 Share Posted November 1, 2008 loved it from the first beat. its battle its tribal its heroic its transgenre its epic is nice:nicework:, yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HoboKa Posted November 3, 2008 Share Posted November 3, 2008 wow Robo. You crazy ho - this is so good :D Christ almighty, this kix ass beyond belief. This kicks the living snot out of most of the other CT remixes. Though I still think you should finish your Cathedral remix /emo tears. Good job in either case Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ascendancy Posted June 22, 2009 Share Posted June 22, 2009 dude you gotta update this man, well after your done with manoria =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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