djpretzel Posted September 1, 2004 Share Posted September 1, 2004 email sub file escape from the planet of the robot monsters.mp3 - djp Hello! This is a new remix of "Escape from the planet of the robot monsters" by VGO. You can check remixes and original compositions here: www.vgo.w-d-n-c.com . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted September 3, 2004 Share Posted September 3, 2004 Admittedly, I had trouble tracking down the actual source tune to this, as I couldn't connect any of the SID or MOD tracks I heard to this track, so someone else may have to check that out. Videogame Orchestra has a lot more remixes at their site that are genuine mixes, so I suppose I have to take their word on this, though I'm hoping this isn't just an electronic cover-style mix. I believe that it is though from seeing their website's list of "remakes" and listening to the structure, but this could be a better straight arrangement track with some remastering. This one was a lot stronger than the rest of the material on their site, which are essentially all remakes, only a lot sparser-sounding. I'm sure some of the sound choices here will bother others, since there are plenty of shrill ones to be found. It didn't bother me too badly, but it was certainly a negative. A small way to add a bit more creative activity would be by using the SID sounds more as beats when they're under the melody. This was some quirky, enjoyable electronic stuff with a decent groove that primarily suffers from a lack of sound balance, IMO. The melody didn't sound strong in a proverbial vacuum and didn't have enough presence over the SIDtune effects or synth-percussion work, while the bassline was pretty good but obscured as well. The SID stuff dropped down at 2:17, but was then too low to add any depth to the rest of the music. 2:01 uses another iteration of the melody except with a slightly different balance of the sounds, so I felt there could have been a measure more development considering there were only 3 minutes to the whole thing. Cool work with a lot of interesting sounds, a serviceable groove and genuine energy, but not there yet. NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Malcos Posted September 5, 2004 Share Posted September 5, 2004 This mix sounds way too sharp! The high frequencies pierce the ears! This is an over done smiley-face eq type mix - it seriously lacks mid-range frequencies. Nice groove, and I thought the mix arrangement was definitely passable, but for me the mastering issue makes this a NO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analoq Posted September 18, 2004 Share Posted September 18, 2004 i can't recognize the original from the .sid of this either, but they might not have remixed the C64 version of the game. i sent these guys an email asking for SPECIFIC information on the original. i like this mix but i need to be certain on what the original is. pending Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Digital Coma Posted September 25, 2004 Share Posted September 25, 2004 Cool site. Mind titling your mixes? Very, VERY SIDish, as many C64 remixes seem to be. The high pitched instruments are not so ear-piercing to me, but the sharpness did startle me. In fact, I really like the crunchiness they provide. I have no problem with the mixing, obviously done for stylistic purposes, but I have a strong suspicion that this is a cover of the original tune. My vote will ignore that for now. This nameless mix gets a NO for such poor support and development. Though there is a strong melody present, it's left to dry coupled with an undeveloped progression and supporting parts like repetitive accompaniment and lazy synthlines. Start listening from one point then skip to another; the patterning will sound almost exactly the same. I may change my vote if/when I hear the original. PROVIDE OBSCURE SOURCE MATERIAL IN YOUR SUBMISSION EMAIL Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
analoq Posted September 27, 2004 Share Posted September 27, 2004 well, it's been over a week and i haven't heard from these guys. i can't give them the benefit of the doubt, so i'll just leave it at: PROVIDE OBSCURE SOURCE MATERIAL IN YOUR SUBMISSION EMAIL no Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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