Ginnsu Posted May 19, 2002 Share Posted May 19, 2002 Super Mario 64 'Sunken Suite' Ok, first off, I just have to say that everything by djpretzel is amazing. And, believe it or not, I’m just saying that because this is his site, and he’s the one telling me what to do here. As for this mix, it starts off with a smooth melodic piano which is very soothing on the ears. If you’re waiting for some moving musical excitement, wait for the drums to kick in at around 1:33, where it sounds like an orchestral rendition of a national anthem. It must be the anthem for the Mushroom Kingdom. Then once the anthem ends, the chimes tinkle and we fade out of our dreams of Mario’s world. So yes, this one is kind of... how can I say this best? What about soft and mushy? A far cry from the usual electronic sounds we get around here. This one is defiantly one I’d repeat and listen to a couple times. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kooper909 Posted June 22, 2002 Share Posted June 22, 2002 This song is pure awe. Being a big Nintendo fan, this mix instantly appealed to me. When I listened to it, I couldn't believe it. This remix is so great! I never fail to appreciate it, after countless times of listening. It's just so well done ... This is my favorite remix. Ever. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skawttieboy Posted June 24, 2002 Share Posted June 24, 2002 Very nice piano in this mix! Smooth and melodic....very nice. Great game with many great mixes for it...including this one. A recommendation for anyone looking for a great Super Mario mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkCecil13 Posted June 25, 2002 Share Posted June 25, 2002 This mix is fucking fantastic... From the soothing pianos and bells to the full bodied percussion. This is a must have for ALL! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hakken Posted July 10, 2002 Share Posted July 10, 2002 This is one of the best mixes on this site. Nintendo should've had this to replace that stages current music. Sure the percussion goes a little overboard, but I'm not complaining because it suited the peice perfectly. A nice strong closure with the quiet finish. I hope DJ Pretzel makes more like this one. If this were a movie review... 5 stars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cypher19 Posted July 13, 2002 Share Posted July 13, 2002 This is a good remix, but seeing as how I like listen to the Water Theme daily, I really wished it could have been more true to the original, with a stronger/louder melody, and redone drums to make them A) more subtle and more true. Otherwise, great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkRose Posted July 16, 2002 Share Posted July 16, 2002 Yes, more subtle drums... Otherwise, great feel to it. I fell like I'm in a pool right now! DarkRose Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMagi Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 Very nice, almost soothing mix... Although the drums come in very suddenly and a bit too loud for my taste. Oh well. Great mix anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sage 0 Posted September 2, 2002 Share Posted September 2, 2002 nice djp, you really did a grand job. a mix of prolly my fav song off the super mario 64 soundtrack. thnx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zergling183 Posted September 17, 2002 Share Posted September 17, 2002 SunkenSuite ROCKS!!!!!!!!!!! I love this song, djpretzel please make another song like this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trance-Canada™ Posted September 19, 2002 Share Posted September 19, 2002 This is a great remix of one of the best Mario songs. I remember listening to some of your earlier work and I think you made a great breakthrough along the way and I can't wait to hear what you do next. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mDuo13 Posted September 20, 2002 Share Posted September 20, 2002 ....WOW. Beatiful. Just beatiful. I don't usually review songs that have more than 3 or so, but for this one, I have to make an exception. At first you may have a tough time figuring out what song it is, but in a little bit, you'll figure it out and sit in awe. True, at the end, the percussion is a bit loud, but it's still amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eccles Posted October 4, 2002 Share Posted October 4, 2002 When all's said and done, you cant beat a good symphonic remix. This is just amazing, it really is. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shadow Wolf Posted October 12, 2002 Share Posted October 12, 2002 This is, to be frank, the most stunningly beautiful remix I've ever heard. The water theme from Mario 64 has been my favorite piece of game music since my 10 year old hands first picked up an N64 controller in late '96, and to hear it remixed with so much care, beauty, and obvious talent is wonderful. I especially enjoyed the shatter\glitter effect at the 1:46 mark, right before the finale. I don't know much about remixing music, but I know that DJPretzel is the most talented Remixer I have ever come across. Excelsior!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCT Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 There's nothing I can say about this mix that hasn't already been said. In my opinion it's one of the best songs on this site, and djpretzel is a musical genius for taking the best song on the Mario 64 soundtrack and making it even better. If you haven't downlaoded this song yet, you better have just found out about OCR yesterday or something. In any case, if you don't have it, GET IT NOW! -DCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catriona Clawford Posted December 4, 2002 Share Posted December 4, 2002 I'm probably repeating what's been said, but I just wanted to express my deep attachment and appreciation for this song. Unless my memory is faulty (which, the majority of the time it is) I think I read from someone that the drums weren't that great. The drum crescendo is actually my favourite part, as it gives me the impression of Mario doing the canonball dive into the waters. The chimes have a great effect for water splashs, and the ending gives the feeling of the waters resuming a calm state. This is definitely one of the best ReMixes on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the Lip Posted January 14, 2003 Share Posted January 14, 2003 OCR's resident site administrator, DJ Pretzel, puts forth an excellent take on the Dire, Dire Docks/Jolly Roger Bay theme from Super Mario 64 in his ReMix "Sunken Suite". The song starts off with a lead-in apparently composed by Pretzel himself, which is in itself very well-done, before the theme breaks out into the music from Super Mario 64 itself. The piano is accompanied by samples of supporting strings and something in the way of a "distant guitar", so to speak (DJ Pretzel named the sound as vibes, I believe) as well as an English Horn, which I would not have been able to pick out had not the ReMixer mentioned it in his own review. A drumbeat in the backround comes into the piece about two-thirds through and gives the piece a much more lively feel while still keeping in with the general ambience of Pretzel's rendition of that unforgettable underwater theme from SM64. The piece closes with the piano slowly playing out a few bars of the tune before this superb song finally closes. The Dire, Dire Docks theme was probably the best song in SM64 in the way of composition and giving a real ambience to the levels in which it was included. That theme stuck in my mind the first time I heard it played in Jolly Roger Bay six or seven years ago now, my introduction to the Nintendo 64, and has been embedded in my memory ever since. DJ Pretezel does justice to one of Koji Kondo's most atmoshperic pieces with his "Sunken Suite", and I thoroughly enjoy it. I recommend that you download this one, as it is one of OCR's site administrator's best ReMixes and is worthy of recognition by all accounts. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Atomic Dog Posted April 18, 2003 Share Posted April 18, 2003 I really really really love this song. I had such a shitty day today, came home, turned it on, and immediately felt better. Not too many OCR's have THAT particular effect. Gotta give recognition where recognition is due. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
False Illusions Posted June 7, 2003 Share Posted June 7, 2003 . I remember back in the day that this was released. It seemed that everybody hated it or had some gripe about it. It was something about the tempo or the key of the song that got people furious. That was shortly before the "Great Exodus" or whatever people want to call it. Truthfully, there was nothing wrong with this song. Time has passed and people now see it for what it really is: a work of art. I'll say now what I said then: this is an incredibly well done arrangement that shows the craftsmanship of a phenomenal musician. Not only is this one of DJ Pretzel's best pieces of music, it is one of the best on this entire database and one of the best videogame rearrangements ever. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MasterSword Posted June 8, 2003 Share Posted June 8, 2003 I'm editing my post from a while back. I'm advising you to get this song. It is still the best song on this site, and one of the best instrumental pieces I have ever heard. HANDS DOWN. And there's a TON of good stuff on this site. This song makes me want to do 2 things. Get the hell up and Dance, and learn how to play the drums. You're still reading...why? You don't get it, do you. You should have clicked 'back' a long time ago. You'll understand once you hear it. You might as well just loop it. I play it in my car driving to work. It just stays on repeat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nachokun Posted August 15, 2003 Share Posted August 15, 2003 Oh my god! The percussion... godly... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Original Shadow Wolf Posted September 17, 2003 Share Posted September 17, 2003 Wonderful Outstanding Wymsical Wow! That's one of the best remixes I've heard in a while. It almost made me cry... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zaphlin Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 I really like this remix. It is very... good. heh, I don't know how to describe it. But I like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Longinus Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 This is absolutely my favorite remix on the site. It gives me chills, makes the hair on the back of my neck stand on end.... That's rare for ANY music, this is beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flockman the Wise Posted December 3, 2003 Share Posted December 3, 2003 Superb. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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