Dr.Flintlock Posted January 28, 2010 Share Posted January 28, 2010 So I just happened to be listening to this in my car the other day and I forgot how amazing this actualy arrangement was. The little bits of vocals, the overall musicality of the piece is just top notch. On top of that, my girlfriend was in the car with me and while she's really not much of a video game fan, she recognized the music because her brother plays Civ IV for hours and was damn impressed. So thank you guys, for letting me bond with my girlfriend with video game remixes...for a change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluelighter Posted April 4, 2010 Share Posted April 4, 2010 Oh so nice ! I love the Celtic side of this mix, very refreshing. The acoustic guitar is absolutely beautiful, and the voices… Oh the voices, magnificent to cry! As if it wasn’t enough, there is a 2nd part, more rock, but witch follow on perfectly with the beginning. The rhythm 7/8 is very original and used virtuously. This mix is so beautiful I can listen it in loops!! Thanks for that! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechaFone Posted May 28, 2010 Share Posted May 28, 2010 A very beautiful and touching piece. You don't have to understand the lyrics to enjoy them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scarslasher Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 Sadly I can't say I like it. I started to, but what made the song so great before was how well the music jived with the rhythm. In this version the rhythm is all messed up. It's like it tries to jump PAST when they say "mbinguni".. it's just not right. Sorry. Yes, the lyrics might be close to the original, but the rhythm is ruining it. It feels too.. rushed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted September 30, 2010 Share Posted September 30, 2010 it's in 7/4, which means that there's one fewer beat every two measures from the original. that's probably the the rhythm thing you're mentioning. sorry you aren't a fan! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BardicKnowledge Posted February 14, 2011 Share Posted February 14, 2011 I've gotta say, I love hearing familiar tunes in new time signatures. 7/4 is especially fun because it provides a sense of forward motion that an original in 4/4 won't have (see also "Blue Skies Over Guardia" by DarkeSword). More awesome rhythmic stuff in the future would be good, team. Just listened to this again, surfing here from the post about Tin's Grammy win. I'd completely forgotten about the rock half of the piece, and it's definitely the right way to go imo -- trying to do a similar style to the original work just won't be as good in this case. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmiduke Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 I remember back when this mix first dropped, I came away thinking it was too similar to the original and didn't have enough to say. It just goes to show that initial impressions can be strange, confusing and flat-out wrong. This is a hugely impressive treatment of the equally impressive source track, and definitely justifies itself tenfold. Despite the guitars in the rock section of the mix being slightly soft, I really don't have much to complain about. I will say that upon listening to the track five times, I'm still unclear on what the mixers were attempting to do. The original was an obvious elaboration on world music and tribal hymns. This track though... I'm not sure what it wants to be. Christian rock? Celtic rock? I think it sounds more like imitation supergroup, which is an interesting and suitable direction to settle with. It should be known though that people who adore the original may not find the same qualities here... just expect all new ones and you'll enjoy it. I'm also a fan of the new time signature. Great work all around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted December 29, 2011 Share Posted December 29, 2011 any track with taucer and i automatically becomes a supergroup, so your portrayal is fitting. just kidding! but i appreciate the comments, marmiduke. we weren't really aiming for anything, though - just making it different. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WesternZypher Posted April 30, 2012 Share Posted April 30, 2012 Just heard the GSO at the Smithsonian do this for their encore earlier today - wonderful song, wonderful remix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryrynz Posted June 14, 2012 Share Posted June 14, 2012 Very... very... cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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