Palpable Posted October 28, 2009 Posted October 28, 2009 vertexguy Chris Kline ChrisK@vertexguy.com http://www.vertexguy.com 16102 Street Fighter II Intro / Title Theme Remix Title: Frets of Fury http://www.ocremix.org/game/street-fighter-ii-the-world-warrior-arc/ http://www.zophar.net/music/spc/street-fighter-2.html This mix was inspired by a Street Fighter II month at the Dwelling of Duels. Rather than do one of the common themes covered by many, I chose to take the 18 second intro and try to turn it into a lengthy and enjoyable remix experience. To do this I had to add a lot of my own new melodies that fit well with the original, all while reinjecting familiar parts of the original back in so you don't lose the theme. ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- http://snesmusic.org/v2/download.php?spcNow=sf2 - The World Warrior (sf2-02.spc) Only 2:22, but so oh sweet. It is pretty conservative for the first 0:27 and the uses of that section thereafter, but a new backing guitar part helps differentiate it. But what I love is how he adapts the chords to a minor key and solos like a crazy person over it, referencing the melody occasionally. Very cool stuff, that Chris makes sound easy. I suppose someone might think that the new and source elements are too separated, but I think there's just enough peanut butter in the chocolate and vice versa, so to speak. The song is a little soft and it might have been better with the backing instruments brought up, but I feel fine passing this. If y'all agree this is passable as is, I can e-mail Chris afterward to see if he is willing to make any tweaks. YES
OceansAndrew Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 Clean and crisp production, but it is a little quiet. I wouldn't object to it being brought up a bit. Good humanization on the drums, and a good sound balance. Arrangement is definitely on the short side, but there is some good personalization with the backing parts, and a completely blistering solo. Nice guitar tone, and great technique make this a really nice track to loop while driving. Harmonies were solid, and tight. I'm down with this one. yes
Vig Posted November 5, 2009 Posted November 5, 2009 You'll have an easier time bumping up the level if you compress those drums. right now they sound real thin. Also, more bass. wtf. I know metal doesn't draw a lot of attention to the bass, but I barely hear it, and I'm not even completely sure it's not just the rhythm guitar. NO, Resub compress drums, bring up bass.
big giant circles Posted November 9, 2009 Posted November 9, 2009 I think this is a pretty sick performance and a great remix in general, but I agree that Vig makes good points in that the drums lack proper power. That could easily be fixed though. The bass is a little quiet, but I'd be fine with just the drums being boosted if that's all we got. I guess I'll take the initiative and go ahead and see if Chris can boost the drums and maybe a little of the bass. I'm pretty much a YES for now anyway, but I would like more beef on the drums. *EDIT* Just emailed Chris about boosting the drums and bass. We'll see what he says. Let's hold until then.
big giant circles Posted November 13, 2009 Posted November 13, 2009 Newer version, louder drums etc. http://www.vertexguy.com/dod/cpk_SF2_Frets_of_Fury.mp3 I'm a solid YES on this revised version.
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