m68030 Posted May 16, 2002 Share Posted May 16, 2002 ActRaiser 'Fillmore Freestyle' I never really played ActRaiser, but McVaffe always produces the highest calibre of music. Do yourself a favor and grab this one even if you're like me and have never even played ActRaiser. It's worth it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xaleph Posted June 10, 2002 Share Posted June 10, 2002 This is definately one of my favorite mixes, it's catchy, good dynamic drums, good choice of synths, good overall feeling, good rhythm choice, everything seems to just make sense in the piece. This one gets a definate 10/10 (I don't give these out very often, a definate download) -> great part change at 1:31 -> nice change of rhythm section at 1:52 ~dj carbunk1e Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
krispy Posted June 13, 2002 Share Posted June 13, 2002 Another very sweet mix by McVaffe. Ive never played Actraiser either, but this mix is awsome. This is definately one of my favorite mixes, it's catchy, good dynamic drums, good choice of synths, good overall feeling, good rhythm choice, everything seems to just make sense in the piece. That pretty much sums it up, and Ill add that the scratchs are well placed and flavorful, true freestyle. Highly recommended, I as well give it a 10/10 for being a very unique, dynamic, song that flowing seemlessly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MB Posted August 29, 2002 Share Posted August 29, 2002 i still haven't heard a mcvaffe remix, i don't like. i like the way he pans the drums and the apreggiated (is that right? i don't remember) synth back and forth at 1:52 to 2:23. of course, he does that througout different parts of the song, but it just really stands out there. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SsaiskK Posted November 24, 2002 Share Posted November 24, 2002 a classic mcvaffe.. at first i used to discriminate against games i never played.. but after hearing this, i picked up djp's mixes too and decided that actraiser music is pretty good =) anyway, this mix is another excellent execution by mcv with the traditional (for mcv anyway) percussion solo, which is always a good touch in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOneBitesTheDust Posted March 3, 2003 Share Posted March 3, 2003 I think what really makes this track different from djp's is that choir solo. IT'S SO AWESOME!!! No one has mentioned it here either! The two really compliment each other's. I wouldn't give it a ten, maybe an 8, but I can see how others could give it a ten. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Berserk Fury Posted July 10, 2003 Share Posted July 10, 2003 I think what really makes this track different from djp's is that choir solo. IT'S SO AWESOME!!! No one has mentioned it here either! The two really compliment each other's. I wouldn't give it a ten, maybe an 8, but I can see how others could give it a ten. Sorry dj pretzel but i like this better than yours. Anyways i lovethe great paino work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
zircon Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 This is my favorite McVaffe remix, probably his best work, and one of my favorite remixes, period. Once again, he shows complete mastery of drumwork and effects. A kick ass solo, high quality samples, no excess noise. 10/10 for sure, not a single flaw. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryudo_of_Destiny Posted July 31, 2003 Share Posted July 31, 2003 Never fails to impress me. You can bob your head to it. Two Thumbs Up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durinthal Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 To be honest, I don't like this song all that much, due to the stop-starts and the overall feel of it. The song itself is a solid piece, with nothing really wrong with it; it's just not something for me. Nice for fans of this particular style of music, at least. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lunevalkyrave Posted January 30, 2004 Share Posted January 30, 2004 Interesting style of pause-synth used here, I would definitly recommend this one to you techno junkies out there. As for me this one is probably going to go on my regular list, but It starts with the same beat as it ends. Good song, a little bland for me to give it my approval of awesomeativity though... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Royal Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I loved loved loved the pauses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueEnvy Posted July 7, 2004 Share Posted July 7, 2004 The audio editing in this is superb, the part when the choir comes in is awesome. If you like McVaffe, this is a must have. ~Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordex Posted September 22, 2004 Share Posted September 22, 2004 I haven't heard the original but this is AWESOME!!! Great job McVaffe!!! Crazy editing skills! I love the skips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheeszeman_ Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 wow, i like it! u kno, McVaffe is prolly my favorite remixer... ones like these are wat really makes this website run, lemme tellya very impressive! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kantir Posted November 2, 2004 Share Posted November 2, 2004 I really loved this game. It's especially thrilling to have an audience, with any game. If YOU haven't played this game, play it now. The first stage in Actraiser has this track (the original, not this remix) I felt I should use that as a comment because this gave justice to the 'beat' mixed with the medieval sword-fighting avatar that you will control. In short, good remix, good game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tex Posted January 12, 2005 Share Posted January 12, 2005 Pleasant beats "Funky/Junky"! The melody is amused with this arrangement. Simple work, with much talent... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zenth Relin Posted February 14, 2005 Share Posted February 14, 2005 I loved loved loved the pauses. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marcel de la Jartele Posted May 31, 2005 Share Posted May 31, 2005 This remix is really impressive ! I love it, it sounds really amazing, awesome, the original theme is wonderful and I'm crazy about the arrangement ^__^ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
watkinzez Posted September 19, 2005 Share Posted September 19, 2005 An old classic. I've had this for ages and listened to it so many times, but it still manages to be interesting. I think this is the motivation that got me into playing Actraiser actually- great game, an early representation of the RTS genre. Though very bare bones, it was still fun and broke up the action levels, and vice versa. Right, the mix. McVaffe is the god of percussion solos- you simply can't find anything else like it here. The choir solo being the highlight here, is simply awesome. The chopped up places in the song are a great touch. You just can't go wrong with this man. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meccaneer Posted October 3, 2005 Share Posted October 3, 2005 Actraiser is such a great game and this is another great remix by McVaffe. Solid sequencing, tonal balance, and superior mastering. It doesn't vary a whole lot from the original but, that's ok by me. Thumbs up, my man; I wouldn't change a thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelloegg Posted January 29, 2007 Share Posted January 29, 2007 I've never played ActRaiser, but I have to say that the music rocks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonFireKai Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 It's a good mix, I like the breakbeat backing, but the the start/stops are a little too dischordant for my tastes. But the overall scheme is well executed, just not my taste in genre. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted May 14, 2007 Share Posted May 14, 2007 Wouldn't have minded something a bit more dynamic overall, but this was nice and chill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uthlu Posted June 22, 2008 Share Posted June 22, 2008 This one contrasts quite nicely with djp's take on the same track. While the former's vision of this was more chill in nature, this one is something that is much closer to dance music. Also, close enough to the source to be recognizable, but with enough liberty taken to claim it as one's own. Good job McVaffe! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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