Nase Posted July 14, 2009 Share Posted July 14, 2009 I wanted to do a Famitracker/instrumental band crossover originally, but found that too nerveracking logistically, so now it just has a NES intro. The ending is based on 'The Orphan of Storm', the 'Victory!' tune. http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?omzddfgytnz Original: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v5FR_i-EbDc I tried to shape the original track into something less dissonant, while keeping its frantic spirit. It's pretty liberal at times, people not familiar with the source might have a hard time getting all the links. But whenever there's no melodic/harmonic similarity going on, there's usually a rhythmic one. Not sure about the sound yet, the compression makes it sounds pretty meaty but also a bit too muddy and squashed at times. Probably still gonna work on that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ascher-Weiss Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 mannnnnnn you rule so hard it's ridiculous!!!! Long live NASE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SplinterOfChaos Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Yeah, this is crazy, messy, awesome. I'd comment that it's a little muddy and squashed at times, but you seemed to have already noticed. ;p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tricklozen Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 In summary--details, yes--but it also feels like a zip compressed musical performance at the end. The sweet changes starting at 2:02 could perhaps be taken advantage of more, especially the organ'n'bass break + brass. 2:13 -- The melodic focus seems to be diminished here--expected it to be the main focus. Sounds good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 In summary--details, yes--but it also feels like a zip compressed musical performance at the end.The sweet changes starting at 2:02 could perhaps be taken advantage of more, especially the organ'n'bass break + brass. 2:13 -- The melodic focus seems to be diminished here--expected it to be the main focus. Sounds good. Absolutely, spot on. I had the exact same feelings about the final part after I relistened the next day. Guess I rushed it a bit and wanted to get done. I think I'll add another another few measures of the 2:13 progression, vary it up and do something with the counter-melody of the original. It has to feel like a proper finale. Thanks y'all, thanks for the support Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Damn, this is slick! You've made a rather uncatchy (but frantic) song into a catchy (and frantic) song, which is awesome. I agree that it's unfocused at the end, which detracts from the rest of the track, and the track is certainly overcompressed, in general. No, I can't fathom why you are not an OCRemixer, yet - the stuff you put out is great! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmony Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Very cool. I guess I feel a little differently about some criticisms. The compression add lots of tension to me, which is a good thing for this frantic piece. Plus, things open up when they need to (1:52-2:10). The melody that comes in at 2:13 feels underdeveloped at first, but it fleshes itself out and resolves nicely by the time it leaves the scene around 2:35. I think what would help it not feel so weak at first is if you hold off on the drums at 2:13 until a few measures later. They're going full steam from the get-go but the newly introduced melody is just building up momentum. IMO, that's a mismatch. I think the ending is fine. It SMACKS of SoM flavor, especially the driving kick and snare dominated percussion palette. awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted July 15, 2009 Author Share Posted July 15, 2009 Very cool. I guess I feel a little differently about some criticisms. The compression add lots of tension to me, which is a good thing for this frantic piece. Plus, things open up when they need to (1:52-2:10). Yes, it's more a matter of finetuning the grade of compression, maybe automating it for a few sections. I'm a lazy bastard when it comes to production, the compressor is on the master channel It sounds great to me the way it is at times like 0:37, gives the clav that nice pulsing sound, it just gets a tad heavy sometimes when more instruments join in. The melody that comes in at 2:13 feels underdeveloped at first, but it fleshes itself out and resolves nicely by the time it leaves the scene around 2:35. I think what would help it not feel so weak at first is if you hold off on the drums at 2:13 until a few measures later. They're going full steam from the get-go but the newly introduced melody is just building up momentum. IMO, that's a mismatch. Good idea. I think the ending is fine. It SMACKS of SoM flavor, especially the driving kick and snare dominated percussion palette. awesome The ending is going to stay there for sure! When I said finale, I meant the 2:13-2:35 bit. I just want to flesh that part out better to not make the 2:35+ resolution seem premature. Great to hear you dig it Harmony, esp. considering that you seem to be about as much a SoM fanboy as i am. Gario: Thanks. I haven't submitted anything until recently. There's a Castlevania mix of mine waiting in the to be posted list, expect it around...Q4 2010? Lol. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harmony Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Great to hear you dig it Harmony, esp. considering that you seem to be about as much a SoM fanboy as i am. Haha, so true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Harris Posted July 15, 2009 Share Posted July 15, 2009 Sam's been showing me some of your tracks, this one included. Just wanted to pop by and say this is h0mgz awesomes, and i hope you continue in this vain :3 I'm a sucker for highly liberal stuff of this type, plus I can take any amount of SoM love. Looking forward to seeing this completed, and anything else you make/have made~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted July 16, 2009 Author Share Posted July 16, 2009 Sam's been showing me some of your tracks, this one included. Just wanted to pop by and say this is h0mgz awesomes, and i hope you continue in this vain :3 I'm a sucker for highly liberal stuff of this type, plus I can take any amount of SoM love. Looking forward to seeing this completed, and anything else you make/have made~ You're Blitz Lunar! Sam in turn showed me some of your tracks too, I love em! You're a master of everchanging prog-infested chiptunery, man. Thanks for the kind words. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monobrow Posted July 20, 2009 Share Posted July 20, 2009 I guess I have to comment on this too! This is basically ear candy so I am glad you are the candyman. Hahaha, when that guitar comes in I am such a happy little girl omg. Thanks dude, please don't stop making the wacky muzaks. That organ is friggin badass! 2:10 section seems a little minimalistic after such a great build, also kind of makes the next section with the steel drum not as contrasty and cute? That's my only thing that I could notice. YEAAAAAAHHHHHHH!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bananabomberman Posted July 28, 2009 Share Posted July 28, 2009 Has a very catchy funness to it. I think the frantic-ness fits quite well. I am presuming the ending isn't finished though? ;] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 Finally worked on this again. Pretty happy with the climax now. http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?mzym0nzqnm0 The constant buildups at the middle of the track might seem a little weird, but i grew to like them after a while. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Harris Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 this is just incredible. i really really hope this gets posted! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted August 17, 2009 Author Share Posted August 17, 2009 this is just incredible. i really really hope this gets posted! thanks dave! I hope so as well, it's way more out there than my previous submissions. I'm thinking about providing an analysis to calm down the 50% judges, haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djpretzel Posted August 17, 2009 Share Posted August 17, 2009 thanks dave! I hope so as well, it's way more out there than my previous submissions. I'm thinking about providing an analysis to calm down the 50% judges, haha. It'd help. I certainly enjoyed it; very original & would be a great addition to the site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 ...Sweet!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halc Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 yeah, this is pretty sweet. love the chiptune intro. the transition at 1:55ish was nice. cool solos at the end and the drum patterns from about 2:45 onward were rockin' (especially that little stutter at 3:01) i strongly approve of this remix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted August 18, 2009 Author Share Posted August 18, 2009 ty halc. Submitted See you in 2011, remix...IF it works out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gario Posted August 25, 2009 Share Posted August 25, 2009 I can't believe I missed your update - things have been hectic for me recently, I guess . Ah well, I hear it now, and it woulds like you've changed quite a bit, there. It sounds like you've got quite a bit more going on there than before (yet sounds so much clearer) - I'm liking the effect of the sound wash your giving. I don't see why the judges would give this any trouble, at all - the source is actually very clearly there... it's just different motives from the source meshed in different ways, and anyone who doesn't hear that is a NEWB!~! Really, though - I hope for a great success on this one, and I hope it's not in 2011, either . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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