OCR02028 - Super Street Fighter IV "Time to Oil Up"

[Beatdrop]

Oh no, the prophecy has been fulfilled...

I believe I said "Nevermind the fact that it's... not really psytrance. But that's just nitpicking." Key word here is "nevermind." I believe I'm entitled to my subjective thoughts, and those thoughts are that it just isn't a very exciting remix. The vocal edits were neat, but the song as a whole felt really uninspired and forced. As for what I said about the mastering, I wasn't referring to volume level, I was referring to the hard limiting present throughout the song, with a prime example being the drum fill at 1:04. Basically, it sounds over-compressed. But more importantly than any technical gripes I have with the song, I just think it's pretty boring.

[Jillian Aversa]

Er, I wasn't singling you out, Dain... Cyril the Wolf and Flexstyle commented on genre classification, too, and it reminded me of a VGDJ stinger we did way back when. Just thought it was funny. Lighten up!

[PrototypeRaptor]

I like the idea behind this mix, don't get me wrong, it is totally juno reactor-esque and I love that; it's certainly a unique style to OCR.

It's just... the production is really keeping me from enjoying this to its fullest extent.

The drums are lacking in punch and power, in fact the whole mix is very flat, which I find strange for a zircon production.

The arrangement is badass, though, so props there - probably just a one time fluke of the ears with the mixing.

This is still an easily recommendable track to electronic music fans, it's a lot of fun.

Though, now you've got me wanting to do an ethnic track, which I definitely don't have the time to do... curses

[Bleck]

http://twitter.com/eicheph/statuses/12990687819

http://twitter.com/eicheph/statuses/12990942232

I had hoped this would happen

[Soul Splint]

Does anyone else think the first thirty seconds or so is totally Gladiator meets Mortal Kombat?

[Red Shadow]

considering the fact that i am coasting down from a pretty incredible acid trip at the moment its putting a huge fucking smile on my face

well done dude

[metaphist]

Definitely enjoyed this. Pixie killed it on vocals! I thought it was some professional stock when I first heard it

[Mtlbro]

There is quite a bit of buildup imo but when the melody kicks in WOW another great zircon mix

[underthesun]

I am loving this mix. It's so kick-ass.

[BlackPhantom]

I can never seem to have the words to say other than "This is awesome!"

[Martin Penwald]

When I read "psytrance" in the write-up, I thought of something like the Goa I used to listen to in the late 90s, but the remix at hand is much, much "softer" than the old stuff.

Once the resulting confusion was gone, though, I enjoyed the remix. Very strong ethnic feel, good use of vocals, lots of variation.

Hakan's voice sample though...I can understand wanting to use it, as it (and the whole trailer) is awesome, but it sounds so incredibly low-fi compared to the rest of the mix. Probably would've been better if it weren't in the remix.

[Aninymouse]

I had hoped this would happen

[Snurfsnarf]

Wow, great song! When I saw zircon's name, my face lit up. Then I saw Infected Mushroom mentioned in the write-up, and my face lit up even more. Then I heard the song and everyone in the room was blinded. Excellent work, as always.

[Unununium]

I find it biologically impossible not to toetap, headbob (aka "djp") or in some fashion move to this mix.

It's almost physically impossible not to toetap, headbob, or gesticulate rhythmically in some other fashion whilst listening.

djpretzel, you have a music-related reflex arc in your somatic nervous system. The only prescription... is less cowbell.

[Jillian Aversa]

djpretzel, you have a music-related reflex arc in your somatic nervous system. The only prescription... is less cowbell.

Self-plagiarism!

[Unununium]

Self-plagiarism!

That's a very serious charge! djpretzel needs to take himself to court, where if found guilty he will have to pay himself a fine. He ought to know better than to try to pass off his own work as if it was his own. Next time he should get his permission before quoting himself without attribution.

[gokaury]

Personally I'm not a Hakan fan, but this mix almost makes me want to extensively play as him. Gotta say I'm impressed. Wonderfully awesome job!!!

[Dubanubiel]

this morning I woke up with this song stuck in my head, which is strange because I hadn't listened to it in a long time. It gets better every time I listen to it

[relyanCe]

this popped up in my iPod the other day, and i must agree with others here that it gets waaaaay better with age

[phantasia]

Pure ear-addiction

[Crulex]

Psytranced-charged electronica? You have my attention. The beginning is easily the best part. Jill's vocals REALLY sets this up nicely. Then the music just sounds so amazing! I can actually relax to this even though it's upbeat for 99% of the track. The voice clip was a nice touch, especially since you didn't over do it with Hakan sounds all over the mix. Outro was very nice and settled out well. Very cool. It's almost criminal on how long it took me to review this, but Zircon, Jill, A + for you!

[GravitySuitCollector]

Awesome is all I can think of this right now.

[timaeus222]

Man, what is with all these mixes that I've heard before but haven't commented on?

I MEANT to say that this is downright badass. I love how you have a countermelody going the whole time with the source somewhat in the background, but it's all still present. The middle buildup was awesome, too.

[Daniel Caton]

I really like this one. It’s such a high-energy track and the Middle Eastern style is used really well in my opinion. Jill’s vocals in the intro and ending really help sell the theme. zircon’s no slouch either, of course, and he’s used speedy arps, various plucky instruments and a constant driving beat to knock this mix out of the park. It’s absolutely glorious and I love every second of it.