djpretzel Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 hahahahaa I can see why DJP mentioned led zep in the write up... its as if led zepplin covered sonic the hedgehog. I mean COME ON HOW AWESOME Yeah the production doesn't sound like the best imo, Its not got that solid wall of sound approach that most rock mixes have, I think the guitars don't quite have the punch they could, and some of the instruments sound kind of distant, but it does give the mix a somewhat more "classic" sound to it, which I think does suit the sound he was going for. Still, a little more polish would have been nice That said, this rocks. If you like sonic the hedgehog and/or classic rock (which should be ALL OF YOU ) then this is a MUST. Nice work man Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KyleJCrb Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 Wow, here's one I didn't expect to see up here. Pretty much all of my thoughts are summed up on Nitro Game Injection #114, so I'll just reiterate one thing here: Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The drums seem to be a driving force in this remix, which works just fine with me. They might not be the most tightly played/sequenced (I honestly can't tell whether they're real drums or not) but that mixed with the classic rock guitar give this all a very authentic vintage feel. Everything else is pretty well arranged and performed, as well, but the drums especially stood out to me. It's about as far from "vanilla" as you can get with this genre of music. Nice work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jhawk Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 i download this 3 month ago and its still one of my favorites song from DOD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted December 8, 2009 Share Posted December 8, 2009 The first guitar is a hungry lurker and the second one doesn't wanna be tamed (1:11-1:13 squeals = gleeful), so the freestyle sections give them the opportunity to not only flex their muscles but also their personalities. Mystic Cave's bassline feels like it's being danced around (even though it's played note for note), Chemical Plant sounds like it was made for this kind of rockability, and 2:57 leaps right back into Mystic Cave as if it was a natural extension of the former. Drums are thick and cymbals are sparkly, but it's in the breakdown at 2:13-2:31 that the "live" feeling really clicks - it's like I'm watching a sideshow and waiting for something new to appear onstage. Full but thankfully not overbearing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 This is a fun mix. I only vaguely know the source just from listening to other mixes, but I like the adaption here. This definitely rocks, and it feels pretty natural overall to bring it into a rock style, which I wouldn't have imagined. Personally I feel like the mix isn't as tight as it could be. The instruments just aren't quite matching up in a couple sections and it feels a bit awkward (like just enough for it to be noticeable). I think it would have been brought up a notch just by being a little tighter and together. Nice work, I'm rockin' out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
purplecowadoom Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Call me strange, but I don't think this mix does the original anywhere near the justice it deserves, mainly by being too slow. When I go rock, I want it fast and frantic, and I will except no substitutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechaFone Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Absolutely awesome! This definitely makes my new favorite Mystic Cave mix. I don't even like that song all that much, but as a remix this rockin' view on that troublesome cave level music gives me a whole new perspective. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dafydd Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 The drums have little too much reverb compared to the rest. Recording (or is it production?) is a little iffy at times, with instruments seemingly cancelling each other out. I agree the tempo is a little too low to make this truly enjoyable for me. Performance is very good most of the time, with drums sometimes a little off, and lead guitar as good as anyone could ask it to be. I sound like I hate this mix. I just didn't like it all that much (but then again, I'm not a fan of the genre). Good job though, dude, and I'm sure lots of other people will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Triad Orion Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 Very cool mix. Love the feel, and I'm a fan of classic rock as a genre myself. The guitar work is rockin', and a lot of fun. Though the theme from Mystic Cave tends to be faster, the more deliberate rendition is a fun contrast. Great work on this. Looking forward to seeing more from you down the line! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jmr Posted December 9, 2009 Share Posted December 9, 2009 This track is right up my alley. I'm really impressed by the drum work. There are a few sections were I would have liked things to be a bit tighter (like DragonAvenger mentioned), but in the long run those don't really detract from the song at all. All of the comparisons to Zeppelin... if that's not high praise, I don't know what is! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted December 11, 2009 Share Posted December 11, 2009 Good stuff, great intro, and I love that drum sound. Some very nice riffage as i've come to expect from Xmark, and those it's a bit loose in some sections, it just gives it a more live feel, rather than bringing the mix down overall. Source was really used well here, and fits the treatment. Basically, this just plain rocks, and not only does it have swagger, but a lot of personality. Recommended! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
metalsnakejuice Posted December 12, 2009 Share Posted December 12, 2009 This hits the spot. Fantastic work overall and the guitar work is just so gnarly. Just love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 I'm not sure how much I'm a fan of the style. It definitely was pulled off well, but it feels a little short to me. Not sure if I can really add to the comments here really, production seems clean, but something about the arrangement bothers me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 Posted December 14, 2009 Share Posted December 14, 2009 Hoo-yeah! I love this mix so freaking much; its pretty much flawless. There really needs to be more classic rock inspired remixes out there. After listening to this, I know realize now that this is one of those things that deep down I've always secretly wanted, but I never knew exactly what it was until now. This would be sheer mind blowing to see this performed live. This mix comes so highly recommended; it really should belong in everyone's collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuckyXIII Posted December 16, 2009 Share Posted December 16, 2009 This mix rocked my face back and forth til the dang thing fell off. I love just how rowdy and rough it is! It almost has a swing feel to it with the drum solo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Penwald Posted December 19, 2009 Share Posted December 19, 2009 I'm not as enthusiastic about this remix as most other people seem to be. I like classic rock, but this remix is missing something. I can't put my finger on it; maybe it is like DJP said in the write-up and it's the singing that's missing, but something about this arrangement bothers me. That being said, the part starting at ~2:35 is awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kadath Posted July 2, 2010 Share Posted July 2, 2010 im not a big fan of classic rock, but this version its great, it has all of that style, and the chemical plant song on the middle , gives a great melody Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Land Posted September 28, 2010 Share Posted September 28, 2010 Now this is really impressive. I wasn't expecting this level of quality in the arrangement. The average guitar remix usually goes somewhere along the "faster-paced than original + shredding" framework, but this manages to go beyond the commonplace. Not only it suceeds in reaching a specific sound, but it also brings the, let's say, "soul" of that genre too. The original riffs are also catchy as ****. Well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted April 19, 2011 Share Posted April 19, 2011 Yes, yes, a million times fuck yeah! This is what I'm talking about genre-wise. Classic rock really does it for me, even more than hard rock and electronic. I really wasn't expecting to find a classic rock remix of Sonic while I'm on my Sonic kick, but not only do I find one, it's freaking awesome! The guitars were spot on and damn the drums were nice. I gotta say, that I actually liked the Mystic Cave Zone part slowed down a bit. It brings out that Led Zepplin soul and I really hope we see more of this at some point. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebelnyell Posted January 30, 2012 Share Posted January 30, 2012 Did anyone else think of the Saved by the Bell theme around 2:30 or was it just me? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted March 27, 2014 Share Posted March 27, 2014 No, I hear it too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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