djpretzel Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halc Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 this is my favorite song in earthbound, and as always you have done it total justice ::envy:: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Radiowar Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 hgaubluglabhalgb it's already my favourite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platonist Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I didn't see this coming. Good thinking shnabu, submitting old gems like this one. I've been listening to this one a lot. It's one of my favorite remixes from you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monobrow Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Haha, wasn't expecting this to be posted here. Anyway, yeah this was one of my favorites forever. I don't care if it is not up to his current standards, I just really like it still, it grew on me. For some reason I always associated Earhbound characters with Charlie Brown (the roundness of his head I guess ALSO LOOK AT POO!) and anyway this really kinda made me feel like Paula was walking around Twoson to go to Linus and Lucy's house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Geoffrey Taucer Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I like it! Definitely not as challenging as many of Sam's mixes, but there's nothing wrong with a piano piece being a bit more accessible. This is fun and charming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Nice to see one of my favorites by Shnabubula get an 'official' release. Great job Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella guro Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 For some reason I always associated Earhbound characters with Charlie Brown (the roundness of his head I guess ALSO LOOK AT POO!) and anyway this really kinda made me feel like Paula was walking around Twoson to go to Linus and Lucy's house. That's when I thought when I first heard this. I doubt it's intentional (I don't think Sam is really a fan of Vince Guaraldi), but it's still cool. This may not have the depth of some of Sam's other stuff, but it's a very satisfying and nostalgic mix and I still like it a lot 4 years after the first time I heard it. He also recorded some other little Earthbound snippets on piano the day he recorded this mix that I don't think are available anywhere. I'm gonna ask him if it's ok if I upload them so people can hear them. EDIT: here's the link: http://www.divshare.com/download/9461711-78c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybell Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I like this. I like this a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Less Ashamed Of Self Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 FINALLY. Thank you for posting this. It's one of my favourites of yours Shnab. It really goes to show how you have an amazing knack for improvisation, so much variation on a simple theme. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nase Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Ah. I think I actually heard this on youtube as part of this rock candy...'project'. Really like this, has sort of a ponderous quality to it. Great balance between Shnabubulean virtuosity (while not getting too heavy) and thoughtful restraint. More mixes d00d! Actually, I challenge you to make an impro remix employing that lh>drums/rh>bass concept you had started on a while ago. That'd be tits Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Random Hajile Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 I'd like to comment on DJP's assessment of Sam, he INDEED can play improv as well as most people play arranged. I met him in person once (Great guy!), and he banged out an amazing rendition of Magus' theme on the fly that I will remember for a long time hence. Sam! If you're reading this, Leon/Aaron says Sup . Same to DrumUltima and Jose the Bronx Rican who were also there . And Bahamut for that matter o.0 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pachi Risu Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 That was great. More like this please. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 There are some great ideas here, and the off-the-cuff nature gives this a fun vibe. 1:26 is easily my favorite part, I love the exaggerated phrasing, it really brings the section to life. Well played, I get a Charlie Brown feel here too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progressive Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Excellent stuff here, especially considering the source, which just hinted at all the possibilities that Sam actually explored here. I must say, though, that 2:30 onward is brilliant. I didn't even play Earthbound and I feel nostalgic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 Hey, a Shnab song! I feel like this is one of his more cohesive arrangements - good piano playing naturally, but a sense of cohesive flow that sometimes is missing I feel in his work more importantly. I don't remember the source being particularly long, so this makes this all the more noteworthy. I'd like to comment on DJP's assessment of Sam, he INDEED can play improv as well as most people play arranged. I met him in person once (Great guy!), and he banged out an amazing rendition of Magus' theme on the fly that I will remember for a long time hence. Sam! If you're reading this, Leon/Aaron says Sup . Same to DrumUltima and Jose the Bronx Rican who were also there . And Bahamut for that matter o.0 Wait what? The most I do is sing haha. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustin Posted November 26, 2009 Share Posted November 26, 2009 I've had this for a while. It's amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalsnakejuice Posted December 5, 2009 Share Posted December 5, 2009 This is pretty amazing, I have never played it but this remix intrigues me to play it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Penwald Posted December 6, 2009 Share Posted December 6, 2009 The arrangement has a 16-bit era RPG feeling to it, which makes it easy to feel nostalgic even if you haven't played this particular game. I especially like the parts around 1:30 and 2:40, simply because they sound so lively and quirky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcana Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Reminds me of Masashi Hamauzu's piano playing from his SaGa Frontier 2 album. Yeah, that's a good thing. It's bright, lots of syncopation, lots of stacatto. I don't know what there is to say other than it's really good. Bright, sunny, and playful. Goes on my piano playlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted December 21, 2009 Share Posted December 21, 2009 To be honest, this was kind of hit or miss for me. Certain parts felt like they flowed VERY well and gave the piece direction and emotion, but the intro didn't do it for me and there were several other sections that similarly clashed with my tastes. I'm in no position to give technical criticism on Shnab's work because his piano-playing prowess is so far above my own, but honestly this didn't do it for me as much as his other mixes. Fantastic playing, though - that's pretty much a given but even though the arrangement didn't click with me I still found a lot of enjoyment in admiring the fact that it was improvised completely on the spot! You're a talented mofo, don't ever stop doing this kind of stuff Sam! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 Posted December 28, 2009 Share Posted December 28, 2009 Admittedly I'm not too familiar with the source, but I still like this. It has a very warm, homestyle feel to it. Not a overly sugary, cinnamon & spice "Welcome Home" feel, but more of a "Mac and Cheese" comfort food feel to it. It has all the things I like about a piano piece: it showcases the theme nicely and has a wonderfully playful sound scape. Definitely a fun track. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SChepulis Posted March 4, 2010 Share Posted March 4, 2010 Wonderful little song! I've had it on my ipod for forever it seems like and can't get enough of it - Interesting to know that it's imporv from a very talented artist! Very nice piano remix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmiduke Posted October 14, 2011 Share Posted October 14, 2011 Just what I needed today. Nowhere near the dense, dark entangled epics that Shnabubula is famous for, this is actually pretty light, fluffy and chipper. It is of course imbued with the improvised jazz sensibilities that I love, but I really appreciate the change in tone and mood. I find its a lot harder to convey upbeat or light material and also make it complex, so I see this as a rare and remarkable achievement. My favourite thing about Shnab mixes is that he always makes it sound so easy and this one, while not technically or conceptually his strongest effort, is definitely his easiest to listen to. Brilliant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted April 16, 2012 Share Posted April 16, 2012 Oh yes! I love solo piano pieces so much. Not familiar with the source, but from what I hear, the playing was done well here. Great arrangement, better production than some piano pieces I've heard before and a nice touch of happy, quirky jabs. I agree with the Peanuts vibe in some areas. Sweet stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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