DJ Jake Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 When Napster was a necessity in 2000/2001, I downloaded a Marble Madness remix (NES Game). The Mp3 I downloaded did not include any information concerning who created the remix, nor did the file name elaborate. Here is the Mp3 for reference: Download "Marble Madness Remix" I've checked this website's database of Marble Madness remixes, but cannot find a match. I'm interested in knowing the name of the artist who created it and perhaps a title of the remix so I can accurately title it in iTunes (and to give proper credit in the compilation mixes I've put together). I've searched YouTube, a dozen Google pages, and game remix websites like OCR but haven't found a match. So does anyone out there possibly have any information concerning this remix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antipode Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 It's possible this is from VGMix (or the old VGMix) but I'm not familiar enough with their material to tell you. This one isn't recognizable to me. But it is my favorite song from Marble Madness! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jake Posted October 17, 2008 Author Share Posted October 17, 2008 Marble Madness did have several awesome tracks. I checked the current VGMix.com, but there's nothing Marble Madness related. I attempted to backtrack the old VGMix website via Archive.org but apparently VGMix is using a Robot.txt file to block archiving. And somehow I doubt the members at VGMix are going to know much about a mix created over 7-8 years ago. Asking this community is going to be my best shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJCrb Posted October 17, 2008 Share Posted October 17, 2008 Marble Madness did have several awesome tracks. I checked the current VGMix.com, but there's nothing Marble Madness related. I attempted to backtrack the old VGMix website via Archive.org but apparently VGMix is using a Robot.txt file to block archiving. And somehow I doubt the members at VGMix are going to know much about a mix created over 7-8 years ago. Asking this community is going to be my best shot. They'll know more than you might think, considering a lot of the VGMix Crew was around this community at that time... EDIT: I checked my archives and found this song. The remix is by b4g, and it's titled "Marble Madess Remix". I have no other audio from b4g, so I'm guessing this is the only remix they did. I likely got it from MP3.com circa 2003, but I'm not sure. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jake Posted October 18, 2008 Author Share Posted October 18, 2008 The remix is by b4g, and it's titled "Marble Madess Remix". I have no other audio from b4g, so I'm guessing this is the only remix they did. I likely got it from MP3.com circa 2003, but I'm not sure. Thanks for checking and your information. This has opened up some new leads, but first... does your Mp3 have any ID3v1/2 tags or any other embedded information? I long since embedded new tags and am unable to check the originals. As far as "B4G"... I've found that it also might refer to B4G.com, now defunct but apparently was "Beatz 4 Geekz" and tributed video game music. The only other music related reference was "B4G" on MySpace, although I'm doubting it's related. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jake Posted October 23, 2008 Author Share Posted October 23, 2008 Unsolved Mysteries-style: UPDATE! (or Tourette's Guy to those few who know)... I am reasonably certain now that this remix originated from B4G.com, back when it was still working 2000-era. Apparently it was similar to OCR in the respect that guests of the website were allowed to post game music remixes or tributes. Verifying who actually posted it is now impossible, so I will credit this remix to "Beatz 4 Geekz" with the generic title of "Marble Madness Remix". And on a more humorous note... I contacted MySpace's "B4G" and concluded he is certainly NOT the creator of the remix. His first reply to my inquiry concerning the remix was: Lol, Damn That Was SOOO Fucking Long Ago...Yes That Was Mea Who Created It Ok, first of all, I mentioned its origin was 2000/2001, so him claiming it was "so long ago" simply plays off what I already told him. Second, if he was the creator of this remix, you would think the following 2 facts would apply: 1) Look at this guy's pictures... he's what... late teens at the oldest? If he created this remix, he would have been in his PRE-teens, and if that were the case, he would've amounted to something more than a mediocre rap artist on MySpace. 2) Listen to his songs... they clearly do not express the same quality and production capacity to match that of the remix. And given his currently exhibited creations, it's no wonder he'd attempt to claim responsibility for better material. And then the classic end-all reply from him: nAH I Didnt really Name It Anything I Pretty Sure I Made It In 01 Acctualy I Made That Remix And My Only Copy Was Stolen From Me...So Who Ever Stole It Must Have Realesed It Ha ha ha... ah yes, what better way to claim responsibility for a remix by claiming you have no proof to show ownership? Second... "your only copy" was stolen? And I guess your computer blew up too, shortly after? Lastly and most obviously, if anyone stole your material and re-posted it online using YOUR NAME, clearly that person is as mentally degenerate as the one who attempted to claim responsibility for the remix in the first place. I roll my eyes at his false claims of previous ownership. And to finish it off, here's the Mp3 again, this time titled slightly more accurately: Beatz 4 Geekz - "Marble Madness Remix" And here was a small (terrible quality) video concerning "Beats 4 Geekz" towards the beginning: http://31337videos.com/google/gamespot_tv_20_beatz_4_geekz/3911722107971317433.php Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted October 23, 2008 Share Posted October 23, 2008 Just because I'm bored, I decided to take a look around for you. I did find a www.b4g.com on the Wayback Machine, but it appears that only the front page was archived; most of the links don't work. From what I can find, though, the site did in fact have "music remixes from classic games", so it's definitely possible that the song came from there. I also found the site of the band interviewed in that video, Electric Fun Stuff, but I highly doubt they did the Marble Madness remix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Jake Posted October 28, 2008 Author Share Posted October 28, 2008 I also found the site of the band interviewed in that video, Electric Fun Stuff, but I highly doubt they did the Marble Madness remix. Nice find! I agree, their style isn't the same... plus they're apparently more focused on lyrics than remixing. I'm content with what has been found at this point. Perhaps some day the real artist will come along and rightfully take credit... With some proof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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