djpretzel Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EC2151 Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 There are too many great tracks in this game that I think are very much ignored at large, so I am glad to see it getting some love. This is a great track to a balls-hard final level (the single hardest level in the game), and the remix really makes it into something funky and cool. Now we just need a Star Zone remix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CC Ricers Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 There are too many great tracks in this game that I think are very much ignored at large, so I am glad to see it getting some love. This is a great track to a balls-hard final level (the single hardest level in the game), and the remix really makes it into something funky and cool. Now we just need a Star Zone remix! Willrock actually made one, but it wasn't accepted on this site Maybe if he wanted to re-work this mix? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabeel Ansari Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 I find it funny how djpretzel says this is Will's best when he hasn't even listened to Willrock's grand robot master remix battle arrangements... But yah, I love the organ in this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-RoN Posted April 11, 2010 Share Posted April 11, 2010 This is excellent stuff. Love the organ and pads on top. I'll put in a full review later. If you had the choice, Willrock, would you make a "LSDJ-ish version" collab with halc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Pretty slick track, Will! I enjoy it; great job! SML2 needs more love around here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delpheous Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Don't post a lot, but I was lurking and saw the WIP of this a few months ago...and it turned out amazing. Good stuff here, so glad someone remixed such a big part of my gaming life growing up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Polo Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 Starting with an influential operatic organ, the arrangement focuses on the first 4 notes of the source and what possible lead-outs feel natural and expansive. By encouraging most leads to try out this tactic (and in different keys), the mix essentially builds off its own ideas for maximum maturity. Outside the 4-note expansion craze, the trumpet quotes 0:15 of the source and the wailing guitar (love its 3 separate tones) echoes 0:53 of Wario's Castle in an altered note-timing fashion. Accompanying these two leads and others is a spacy, arpeggio-y synth that acts as a countermelody first and a breathing, transporting sound second. Other players that aren't major spotlight hoggers are cleanly processed, including the grimy bass synth in the beginning and the cymbal that's as head-bangingly active as a shaker. All the while, Earthbound-ish drums are distinct and craft their own beat variations whenever they feel. Even the smooth outro packs an edge, warning the listener not to let their guard down just cuz the mix is ending. Definitely a castle worth seizing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LostChronos Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 WillRock? You most certainly will. This is the shit man. I can just see Mario grabbing a crucifix power up, getting a chain whip transformation and zinging goombas into flames with it listening to this. Damn fine job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Melbu Frahma Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 This is a great remix of a great track from a great game by a great remixer. It's great all around! Lol. But yeah, I agree, we need a Starworld one now. Also: Definitely a castle worth seizing. YES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlackPanther Posted April 12, 2010 Share Posted April 12, 2010 This is sweet, I love the 80's feel of all of your music that's been established by you. I'm not familiar with the source tune of this actually I'll have to go and listen to this. Good stuff Will. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pander Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Wow you need to hit Gradius, willrock. This sounds like it belongs in Gradius III. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted April 13, 2010 Share Posted April 13, 2010 Still not feeling that snare, but amazing solo and some good times to be had by all on this one. A very fun arrangement that works out pretty well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 Willrock actually made one, but it wasn't accepted on this site Maybe if he wanted to re-work this mix? I still could do I guess I do believe BGC told me he would see me banned forever if I didn't resub it... I haven't resubbed it yet... Also, LT quote from the judges decision The guitar solo at 1:52 was decent, but the sample was pretty exposed and didn't sound realistic. That was the first time I've heard you sequence a electric guitar in the context of it needing to sound authentic, which is a good risk to try; not terrible, but keep at it. The guitar was actually PLAYED by me. No sequencing. Larry-bot fail <3 you really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabeel Ansari Posted April 14, 2010 Share Posted April 14, 2010 The guitar solo at 1:52 was decent, but the sample was pretty exposed and didn't sound realistic. That was the first time I've heard you sequence a electric guitar in the context of it needing to sound authentic, which is a good risk to try; not terrible, but keep at it. As willrock said LARRY FAIL Willrock can play guitar, dude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROTO·DOME Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 Willrock can play guitar, dude. He can't. He programs the MIDI into his brain so his fingers are automated. Filthy cheater. Good song, one of my favourites of yours. <3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nabeel Ansari Posted April 16, 2010 Share Posted April 16, 2010 He can't. He programs the MIDI into his brain so his fingers are automated. Filthy cheater.Good song, one of my favourites of yours. <3 Dude, the system. THEY CAN'T KNOW ABOUT THE LIES, MAAAAN. I DON'T WANNA DIE MAN!!! DUUUUUUUUUDE!!!!!!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
A-RoN Posted April 23, 2010 Share Posted April 23, 2010 Here's my full review as promised. Willrock is an interesting character. He takes alot of genres to different novel levels in his music. This one's more of a rock that's more of a groove than a smack in the face which is a nice switch. There's definately Castlevania sound and a bit of Zelda LA's Tal Tal Mountain at 0:26. The 303-ish bass is an interesting insert with the organ and a kind of chiptunish sound for the bass. I like the lead synth at 1:04 as it's got a very saxy (or sexy) kind of sound that works well with the organ and synth basslines. At 1:39, things get going good in terms of the arrangement and a solo guitar 1:52 really brings out the emotion of the entire feel of Mario having a hard time in the castle. 2:45 and onward though, I just couldn't get into it, but at the ending is where a good smackdown comes in as well as the snare/crash combination which works as a superb move. To conclude for some odd reason, this isn't something I'd have on repeat over and over. It just doesn't appeal to me even though synth rock is a beautiful genre, especially if you did a Mario track with a Castlevania type sound. I guess I'm just used to Konami making my pulse go during an epic 2D level while listening to a great track. What I'll do is give a 8/10 since it's got some great arrangement qualities as well as excellent instrument choices, however, I'd love to hear more of Willrock's work before I give better reviews on his stuff. 8/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Penwald Posted April 26, 2010 Share Posted April 26, 2010 Definitely hearing the Castlevania connection once the organ comes in at 0:32. Nice synth following up, and the guitar adds that delicious extra-layer of 80's cheese. My only complaint is that everything until 1:36 sounds like an intro; I guess it's because the song just doesn't get a beat going; in my opinion, the beat in the background sounds like it's holding back the remix from starting for real. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nobbynob Littlun Posted April 29, 2010 Share Posted April 29, 2010 The drums' hollowness is actually a good thing in my book, adds to the feel of it. Come to think of it, they remind me of the drums in Castlevania: SotN, "Final Toccata"... looking it up... at around the 4:15 mark in that song. So yeah. I also really like that low baseline synth in this. A good spot to hear what I'm talking about is 0:36. Actually this whole thing reminds me of the main theme song for Legacy of Kain, Soul Reaver as much (more?) than it does Castlevania. Doubly awesome. The only thing that I'm meh about is the electric guitar. It just sounds too... high in pitch and heavily processed, given the other sounds surrounding it. It doesn't balance out. Balance of high and low pitched sounds is a big deal imo, and that balance is so neatly found in the first minute of this song, the rest of the song is... well, it's too good to be a letdown, but it's not up to par with the first minute of the song. Regardless, good stuff, definitely a keeper! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mtlbro Posted May 3, 2010 Share Posted May 3, 2010 Very original always loved the source My fave is at the ending wen the synth (3:01) kind of "falls" after each phrase. Nice touch Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
letterONE Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I've played this game many times before, but I don't seem to remember the song. WHY!? ......Possibly because I haven't played it in a while... Anyways, good remix, even though I don't remember it in the game. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted September 1, 2010 Share Posted September 1, 2010 I've played this game many times before, but I don't seem to remember the song. WHY!? ......Possibly because I haven't played it in a while...Anyways, good remix, even though I don't remember it in the game. Its Wario's Castle theme (the last level in the game after you get all the coins) Glad you enjoyed the remix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted August 16, 2012 Share Posted August 16, 2012 This does remind me quite a lot of Castlevania. Great concept for Wario's Castle. And of course Willrock's guitar play is sweet. This ReMix is nice and dark, with plenty of organs and guitar, just the way I like it. Love the ending as well. Definitely going to snag this one for my playlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Doom Posted December 2, 2015 Share Posted December 2, 2015 Gotta agree, this tune has that dark Castlevania vibe for sure. Usually, I don't expect Will's to be as gloomy and downbeat as here, so this track surprised me a lot when I listened to it for the first time. The gritty organ solos, the incredible shreddage, the pounding drums - everything here just makes you think about some old creepy castle. Very sweet! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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