Blake Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 This mix is VERY, and even though there are some weak strings, it still has the soul executed. I'm glad this got accepted, because now I have something nice and soothing to sit on my playlist. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RimFrost the Tourianist Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 Yes this is a refreshing change from the multitude of CT remixes around , theres too many right here.. Anyway on to what i think about this song : It starts and ends with a mellow accustic guitar, Neil plays it skillfully enough to make it a classic piece possibly , i did enjoy ..and so do you ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tgfoo Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I have to say that I liked this mix. as blizihizake said, it's quite soothing and I find it relaxing. Definitely a good song to hang on to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadowrunner Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 nice work Neil. very mellow I'm glad this remix was reworked and accepted. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aderyn Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 I like it. Mabey not the most technically complex piece ive ever heard, but sometimes simple is better. This is a piece I can just sit back and listen to. Its relaxing, its soft, its...gentle, is a term i would use i guess. No harsh chords, no nasty edges, no distorted and strained harmonies or melodies. etc etc and so-on. mabey it could be a little better, i have a pretty good ear but lack the technical knohow to say just how it could be better, so kudos to you, great mix, keep em coming. I look forward to your next work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Reshapable Posted September 29, 2004 Share Posted September 29, 2004 all the positive things said so far and more. My god this is so beautiful. To think people can makes things like this and not get payed but hundreds of bands score record deals for the same note over and over again... The creator should feel proud on this one. I mean how often can you truly improve on the original? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Binarynova Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I don't post very often in these forums, as I usually don't have much of an emotional response to remixes (even ones I really like). This one is different though. I'm a huge fan of acoustic guitar. That's a fact I simply won't apologize for, even if it's a major part of why I like this remix. I don't really have an ear for techno, trance, electronica, etc... though I know what I do and don't like in those particular areas. I do however, have an ear for acoustic guitar. I myself play guitar. As a guitar hobbyist I love this piece. There is plenty of deviation from the original for me. I like pieces that deviate from the original, but not too much. This piece is just right, for me. As far as the ideas of 'bad notes' or 'bad tuning' go... I really didn't notice the 'bad notes' in the third minute until I really checked for them. I have to agree with what one of the judges said... the notes are resloved by the following chord. Therefore, they work musically for me. As far as 'bad tuning' during sections... I haven't noticed it yet. At all. The percussion doesn't detract from the piece for me as much as it might for some people. The string sound is very obviously electronic, which I don't like, and is most likely the only thing about this piece that I don't really like. I love this mix, and in addition, I'd like to hear a 100% solo guitar version. But that's just me. So, overall, this is easily one of my all-time favorite Chrono Trigger remixes, and I have to say, "Neil, keep up the good work!" Definately an 10/10 for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arias Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Listening to this mix is a pretty unique experience to me; on one hand I've had it on repeat for about half an hour and I really like it; in general I really like acoustic guitars and pieces that utilise guitars only. To the remixer (Neil Benjamin, I believe); great job. However, I'd like to give additional comments which I believe you could take into consideration. I would LOVE to see stronger guitar playing; it's true that right now it works well, but if you had a better guitar and more technical finesse I have NO DOUBT whatsoever with the current soul infused into play that the piece would become a masterpiece on OCRemix. Maybe you could revisit this song a few years on; it would be an ORGASMIC experience. Ideas for stronger guitar playing include more grace notes, more improvisation and just more inbetween notes that you think fully express your feelings. The playing is pretty stuttered even when the notes go abit stuttered and it detracts from the experience abit. The Chrono Trigger arc around 3:40 suffers a little bit from out-of-tuneness. You could rotate some instrumentation for the melody; for example, the lead guitar never ever stops playing and I personally think that giving the melody to the strings while the guitar rests for abit would add a nice dimension and give a refreshing re-entry of the guitar. I realise this is a kinda big suggestion but I think these kind of arrangements will give your mix more variation. But like I said, just some additional comments. Great job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SirRus Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Maybe you could revisit this song a few years on, it would be an ORGASMIC experience. It would have to be one hell of a song to make you orgasm. But I agree, kind of like what Vigilante has planned for Zebesian Midnight, reworking (now) after some time, just with the new skills and production techniques he has picked up, it would greatly please all the fans of your song, maybe even help a few reach that ultimate climax of musical experiences. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endblink Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I just want to thank djp for standing up to the panel and fighting for this mix. It's no secret I've had issues with the panel before and often times I've hoped for something like this to happen. It's nice to see when active measures are taking to get great music like this posted for the fans. Great work to both Neil for a truly wonderful song and to djp for getting it to us. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JdeFalconr Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 Hey what would it take to post the tab for this song? I'd really like to learn the guitar part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sam Ascher-Weiss Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I just want to thank djp for standing up to the panel and fighting for this mix.It's no secret I've had issues with the panel before and often times I've hoped for something like this to happen. It's nice to see when active measures are taking to get great music like this posted for the fans. Great work to both Neil for a truly wonderful song and to djp for getting it to us. this song was brought to you by the panel, not because djp fought for it. EDIT: Thanks for not being a smartass, but I think I'll stand by what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
endblink Posted September 30, 2004 Share Posted September 30, 2004 I've had this song playing on loop since I've downloaded it. It's fantastic. Kudos again to Neil. Editing this post 'cause. I understood what I meant, although I admit, I could have worded it better. Regardless, I stand by what I said. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EternalVertex Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 Very good remix,very nicely put together i liked listening to it very much keep it up Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Protricity Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I just want to thank djp for standing up to the panel and fighting for this mix.It's no secret I've had issues with the panel before and often times I've hoped for something like this to happen. It's nice to see when active measures are taking to get great music like this posted for the fans. Great work to both Neil for a truly wonderful song and to djp for getting it to us. Yea, you definately do not understand what happened. First version had pretty major issues. I was the one who worked with the author for hours getting the song fixed. The author got all the major issues fixed. The judge panel voted YES on the fixed version. I bet you never even heard the first version. The judge panel always recommends fixing problems and resubmitting. This is simply another case of an author fixing issues in a song the panel brought up, resubmitting, and now having a better, cleaner version on ocremix. The facts are all there, non-ambiguous, clear, and out in the open for everyone to see, and as such will remain regardless of how much you want to assume happened 'behind the scenes'. Now, lets have no more of this judge hate garbage on neil's review thread. Its very disrespectful to him. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion_Black Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I really enjoy this remix, it all sounds good and seems to help me relax. The guitar melody is perfectly layed out and played. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Strife. Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 I hadn't listend to any new Remixes in a while, but djp's write up on this one made me give it a go. I was pleasantly supplied. One thing I thought that sounded a bit out of place was the background bongo near the start, but as the main part of the song started, it blended in very nicely. The notes were nicely played out as well, and like others have said, very relaxing. Very good. It helped after a tough day Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thylacine Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 I'm glad this one survived the controversy. It starts out with a tune like the "California Dreaming" intro, then switches into playing the guitar to the tune of the ending theme of Chrono Trigger. I hate to repeat what others have already said, but this is a very soothing piece. It will be a pleasant diversion whatever the situation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kilaak Posted October 2, 2004 Share Posted October 2, 2004 Very well done, I love this remix. I don't think you can listen to it without smiling, or remembering something far away. (Far away memories) Wonderful and I think it's a great addition to an already great library of remixes! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AbyssWyrm Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Typically I'm not an admirer of guitar, but Neil manages to pack a LOT of feeling into those strings. I don't see what the controversy was about. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyler_lucero Posted October 3, 2004 Share Posted October 3, 2004 Well, I may as well add my voice to the chorus. Very nice work...I've listened to this mix 20+ times already and it hasn't gotten old. The first time I heard it, I wanted to cry...very emotional! 10/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kuwanger Posted October 4, 2004 Share Posted October 4, 2004 I liked it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darklocke Posted October 5, 2004 Share Posted October 5, 2004 I must say I quite enjoyed this remix... this is now my 2nd fav. chrono trigger remix. My fav still being 600 A.D piano remix!! something about a good old fasion pianist playing video game music is soothing. Go Download this and that one! They are EXCELLENT! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fallen Angel Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 This mix was amazing. I enjoyed it very much and it was exactly the type of music that I have been looking for. Very soothing and it provides the ambience I have been looking for lately. Very nice indeed. It gets the Fallen Angel seal of approval. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skett Posted October 6, 2004 Share Posted October 6, 2004 Hey all, I like this track too and decided to make an attempt at figuring it out on the guitar, heres a tab of what I've figured out: http://www.sinalliance.co.uk/misc/farawaymemtab.txt I think its correct so far, hope you guys find it useful. PS its my first tab so its not exactly neat, should be readable tho Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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