djpretzel Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LuIzA Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I'm not too familiar with the source, as I barely played FFIV, but this song is AWESOME. love the moods, production is also pretty tight. MAJOR CONGRATS on this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulinEther Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Awesome remix? Sure, but it's got an awesomely fitting title for the scene and the whole game really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 The arrangement is very well done and creative, but this is another boxy amp-sim sound. The song would have benefited greatly from having guitars recorded the proper way. Also recording the rhythm part properly. Instead of a single rhythm in the center channel, you could have doubled it and had it in stereo. It's strange listening to a rock song with one guitar track in the center; it has a weird mono effect. The leads are panned hard left and right and do mask this flaw a little bit. It's a good arrangement, but has guitar production issues. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HitoriJaNai Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Like Luiza, I'm not at all familiar with the source as I haven't played the game (but I got the DS version as a Christmas present, so consider this a preview), but also likewise, I must say that this kicks some serious ass! Any gripes I could have aside, great job on the mix and making it rock like there's no tomorrow! A special congratulations as well to Level99... Stevo, you're finally an official OC ReMixer! YAY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yosefu Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Like some other people i'm not familiar with the source but this mix is very well done and its Awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
avaris Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Nice mix bitches bwhahahahaha! Congrats on pulling off a well conceived mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alexis Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 I only listened to the source for like a second before I listened to your mix, but nonetheless, I think you guys did an awesome job on this. Congrats to both of you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jenz Drake Posted January 5, 2010 Share Posted January 5, 2010 Omg stevo is now an official oc remixer level 99 is the man!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Duo Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 This is the same as the version on the FFIV remix Album, right? Loved it then, love it now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 I'm sorry for how blunt my critique was. There's a big difference between writing for a zine and writing here, where the artists actually read what you have to say. As for guitars being recorded the "proper way", I am really just not a big fan of the amp sim and the sound you get out of them. I prefer the half-stack or full stack with microphones recording guitars, but I realize that isn't financially feasible for most people. At any rate, you can disregard what I said about the amp-sim tone, but I still think the song would have benefited from multiple rhythm tracks. Looking past the tones and number of tracks though, the arrangement is very well done and the song is a good adaptation and very enjoyable. Sorry and thanks for understanding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted January 6, 2010 Share Posted January 6, 2010 One of the most emotional pieces on the album, this has some great transitions and separate sections that show a lot of different colors of a similar progression. The original source to me was decent but not outstanding, but this style of arrangement, especially the effect-laden acoustic outro really makes it feel. Good stuff, homies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I liked this song, but there are a few areas of repetition I felt could be cut out. The kids playing around in the background of the song about 2/3rds through is an interesting touch, as the song title suggests a desolate environment, yet there is an element of hope embedded there. The end in particular also adds some flavor to the piece since the style seems to bring to mind a sort of resignation/acceptance. Of course all of this is made possible by the aggressiveness of the earlier portion of the song, but I think it could've used some heavier rhythm guitars, or at least more in front, to underscore the desolate mood. All in all, pretty good, but would've loved to see a few things tweaked to tighten it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheKrow Posted January 7, 2010 Share Posted January 7, 2010 I think one of the more interesting things I noticed about this song is that two solos / leads were played simultaneously, panned left and right, while the rhythm kept going in the center. It gave it some stand-out character and I really like that uniqueness in production. Keep it up guys! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella guro Posted January 8, 2010 Share Posted January 8, 2010 Congrats Jay and Stevo! I know you both were waiting very patiently to get posted. I'm gonna edit this post with some thoughts as soon as I let things sink in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arcana Posted January 9, 2010 Share Posted January 9, 2010 Love the call and responses going on with the original solos. I know that Larry called you guys borderline with usage of the source material, but I think it's the solos and the original rocking touches that give songs like these real character. The breakdown at 3:20 is very emotionally jarring. (Also I was thinking that this mix sounds a little lacking in highs, but I'm wondering now if it's these stupid headphones now that are muddying things up). The acoustic part at ~4:40 at the end is honestly my favourite part of the mix. I know it's the closing and all, but it's all so fitting there. Nice nice stuff. Level99, this is going to be only the first of many numbers that'll appear next to your name on this site Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbynob Littlun Posted January 10, 2010 Share Posted January 10, 2010 Regardless of your musical tastes, this is a song that - without lyrics - tells a story, and is worth giving a listen to. Nobou Uematsu would be proud. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted January 20, 2010 Share Posted January 20, 2010 I want to thank everyone for all the comments about the mix. They're all absolutely appreciated. What I intended with the song was to tell a story without words, and judging from some of the responses, I was at least moderately successful I won't speak too much but I couldn't have done any of this without Jay, as he definitely took all the ideas I wanted to implement and ran with them while adding a ton all his own. Keep on rocking, folks. /obligatory shoutout to OA for awesome FF4 project/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
audio fidelity Posted January 21, 2010 Share Posted January 21, 2010 I want to thank everyone for all the comments about the mix. They're all absolutely appreciated. What I intended with the song was to tell a story without words, and judging from some of the responses, I was at least moderately successful I won't speak too much but I couldn't have done any of this without Jay, as he definitely took all the ideas I wanted to implement and ran with them while adding a ton all his own. Keep on rocking, folks. /obligatory shoutout to OA for awesome FF4 project/ i love you too buddy - lets rock out again soon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Penwald Posted January 24, 2010 Share Posted January 24, 2010 I can't help but feel that the breakdown is in the wrong place, so to speak. I would've preferred to have it placed at the very beginning, i.e being an intro instead of a breakdown, standing for peace and happy days, which then get violently destroyed and result in the second, harder, guitar-heavy part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted July 9, 2010 Share Posted July 9, 2010 This is simply amazing! The echoing children was a very cool touch that I imagine several people may have found slightly haunting. The guitars were so full of win in this ReMix. Easy example of the mix surpassing the original, in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brew Posted May 25, 2011 Share Posted May 25, 2011 I've been listening to "Echoes" quite a bit lately (seeing as somehow I only recently learned about it) and every single time, something else jumps out at me. Most recently, its this song. Driving around in the car, it gets to the piano section towards the end, I'm thinking "Ok, its getting quieter, kind of sad, must be Edward.." Then, the sound of children playing fades in and instantly its DARK. Like, Sarah Connor's nightmare at the playground. Then the (laser?) bombs drop and it rips back into metal, and I get the chills. Like, literally my arms goose bumped. Good work, guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cheema201 Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 WOW.... I loved it... No need for words when music can be written like that - a rare talent. A lot of people can play, and compose (even me) - but I can't do that... convey a succinct message through instrumentation I loved it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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