Jivemaster Posted May 22, 2002 Share Posted May 22, 2002 Deflektor 'Laser Dance' Mr. Dodgers exposes us to a very happy blippy but cool mix from the game Deflektor. Ok panning here, quite a large amount of bass, and a good choice of instruments. Quite a few changes here too, although I probably would have preferred a few others to mix the song up a little more. It's a good listen, it's got fairly good mixing and the overall sound quality is pretty good. Synth orientated. I can't really think of anything else to say. Good work Chuck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AnotherOneBitesTheDust Posted February 16, 2003 Share Posted February 16, 2003 Sounds like something that would be on remix.kwed.org Nice stuff going on here. Good chiptune. Variation is great until the middle, then everything from the first half seems to be used somewhere until the outro of the song which is a fadout including an unheard-from-the-other-parts-of-the-song loop. Not something I'd rush to my computer to quickly turn on in desperate need of me-inspiring music. Chuck Dodgers...weird name...weird music selections...his bomberman one is a lot catchier and sets more of a video game style of song rather than something more professional, which this mix seems to be to me, like some 80's band who would happen to do a chiptune remix or something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FlankingLine Posted September 7, 2004 Share Posted September 7, 2004 No one has reviewed this game in a year and a half. I really enjoyed this one. Very catchy, very fun, and quite listenable. I can't really explain it, but it's just a really fun piece. Well, I hope you didn't wait a year and a half for that review. 91/100 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njsykora Posted November 13, 2004 Share Posted November 13, 2004 Well, my first remix in over 3 months. Glad it was this one. Since I first heard the Deflektor tune about a year ago (slow starter) I loved the sheer catchyness of it. Glad to see the remix manages to keep the catchyness. Nice one Chuck. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benevolensaurus Posted March 7, 2005 Share Posted March 7, 2005 This mix just makes me want to roll around places. There's got to be some flashing dance lights going on while I'm doing that too. Yeah. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chrono86 Posted March 8, 2005 Share Posted March 8, 2005 Laserdance? Like the awesome 80's italo dance group? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted December 27, 2006 Share Posted December 27, 2006 Inexplicably one of my favorite mixes on the site, this is like deep fried macaroni and cheese, hold the macaroni, and with extra cheese. I think the part that really appeals to me is the syncopated space in the bass synth, and the smooth transitions between the sections. Just a note that syncopated bass can defeat any sort of evil or win the prize in any sort of reality TV elimination show without even trying ( I would never exaggerate this for any reason). There is also more going on besides just a verse chorus verse, with a post chorus, bridge, and then a variation on the chorus. The synths are old school but effective, and the drums aren't incredibly exciting but they do the job just fine. Highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickenwarlord Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 This piece is so retro, and I enjoy it infinitely more than Mr. Dodger's other contribution to site lore. This is retro done right folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jelloegg Posted February 3, 2007 Share Posted February 3, 2007 This song is amazing! I don't know why, but I turned it on and immediately felt really happy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted November 14, 2008 Share Posted November 14, 2008 I'm head-bopping with this one. It's definately happy, in a strangely epic way. Epic-happy? Does that exist? Somehow it does here. Unfortunately things tend to get repetative after a while. Great song to have in the background, but not something to really focus on. Epic-happy indeed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternaX Posted September 10, 2009 Share Posted September 10, 2009 He just sent in the original song "Deflector" from the band Laserdance (which was also used in the game)!! So this is no own created remix !! :tomatoface::tomatoface: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted October 31, 2009 Share Posted October 31, 2009 This seems way too repetitive - nothing really different is done throughout the song, and it got boring quick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexy Posted December 13, 2011 Share Posted December 13, 2011 Deflektor! I guess after repeated exposure to Zero Division's arrangement for this same source earlier this year, you might expect me to look towards the other one in due time. In comparison to ZD's glam rock effort, what we have on the other hand is some kind of subtle rave, though the melody interpretation feels significantly more conservative - a riff of the theme, before going to the C-tuned and G-tuned breaks for the finish, complete with a weak fadeout for the genre. The chippy synth writing and way of manipulating the backing synths give in some life for its time of release, though these days they could be seen as that bit more minimalist. Panning and levelling is pretty good for its time as well, though personally I would've thought that lead synth string could've had more of a presence or had its attack cut to make it stick out moreso. Basically, there's not a lot to see here if you're open for interpretation, but if you're a fan of the source and just want something that sounds fun, then I see no problem with you going for this one. I even think it sounds pretty decent too considering it's a 2000 release, so major credit there for its lasting appeal in that department Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dANGER boy Posted December 14, 2011 Share Posted December 14, 2011 A fun mix, no questions there! Catchy melody and beat. Not sure I'll put it on my playlist but totally worth a listen or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted July 19, 2014 Share Posted July 19, 2014 Gotta say, I like the energy and the attempt to bring in the party electronica feel to this source with the mix. It is fun to listen to, but there are points where it repeats a little too long on a section. Sorry, but I'll have to stick with the other mix of this source this time around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted July 20, 2014 Share Posted July 20, 2014 He just sent in the original song "Deflector" from the band Laserdance (which was also used in the game)!!So this is no own created remix !! As far as I can tell, this claim of plagiarism is unsubstantiated. Just noting for anyone who reads this that there's been literally no documentation online about Ben Daglish's copying/plagiarizing from the band Laserdance. Laserdance's entire catalog is listed on Discogs, and there's no song named anything similar to "Deflector". /shrugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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