Ginnsu Posted May 22, 2002 Posted May 22, 2002 Secret of Mana 'Cry from the Forest' A sweet little piano piece with a range of other instruments as well. A little soft for my tastes but it is excellently arranged, and I love the way this climaxes. Excellent piece Mustin and Kassie! Quote
Parker82 Posted September 1, 2002 Posted September 1, 2002 This "remix" or "ehancement" is better than the original. The piano section in the beginning is excellent. Quote
Mazedude Posted December 6, 2002 Posted December 6, 2002 So, soooo sweet. Makes ya go "aaaaaahhhhhhh........". Ya know, I've been kinda wanting to make a nice pretty remix at some point here... and I always think to myself "ya know, I should make a pretty remix sometime, like that Secret of Mana mix Mustin and Kassie did..." Then I listen, and realize how beautifully simple it is, and yet still pulls the heartstrings. Wow. This is just beautiful. If only we could hear it with real orchestral instruments sometime... ahh....... -Mazedude Quote
Dark Heart Posted February 4, 2003 Posted February 4, 2003 ....DL THIS NOW! HOLY SWEET SONG! I GIVE IT A DAMN fuggin 50/10! its so freakin good! wtf! Quote
Tzeentch Posted April 26, 2003 Posted April 26, 2003 I'm surprised this doesn't have more reviews. It's been said in almost every post, but the piano introduction is just fantastic. Like Mazedude posted, this is a simple and beautiful piece. I think the simplicity adds to its beauty. Very nice work here, both of you. Quote
Merigrant Posted April 26, 2003 Posted April 26, 2003 this is simply a wonderfull piece of music, download it now if you havent. on a personal note, i first listened to this the night after a particularly depressing day... i had spent the afternoon around a girl i was quite fond of, and who i hadnt told my particular feelings, and her current boyfriend. it may sound sad but this song was so moving and sad... it sort of became a symbol of my lovesickness and to this day i cant listen to it without pushing back tears... and its been over a year. thanks mustin and kassie, if you ever read this, for such a great tune, even though its been so representative of sadness to me. and everyone else, did i mention you should download it now, if you havent? Quote
Transdecimal Posted April 1, 2004 Posted April 1, 2004 I loved this remix, the soft melodies and easily recognised tune were warming, uplifting and saddening at the same time. I heartily recommend this to anyone who likes emotional music. Although it's 2:27 long, at the end of it I always feel like it's only just started and finished too soon. A sign of a great piece of music, that it leaves you wanting more! Quote
General ELL Posted August 28, 2004 Posted August 28, 2004 This is a beautiful, sad song. Loved it. 9/10 Quote
esden9 Posted October 26, 2004 Posted October 26, 2004 After listening to this remix for several years...I still love it. It is simple, beautiful, and evocative. Sound quality is excellent and it's timing perfect. Short, sweet, and to the point. Quote
Angelus Laminarum Posted March 30, 2005 Posted March 30, 2005 Excellent work, Kassie! and Mustin. This song is very... I can't even describe it. It tears at the heart and soul, and yet... eases the mind. Wow... simply wow... Keep it up! Quote
jordex Posted April 25, 2005 Posted April 25, 2005 Oh I just love this song, I just can't appreciate Mustin anymore than I already do This song feels so romantic and thoughtful and reminds me of all those depressing RPGs I used to play What a beautiful song! Awesome job on this one Mustin and Kassie! Oh how this song makes me want to cry Quote
Tex Posted April 27, 2005 Posted April 27, 2005 That´s not a bad song. The piano sounds have to be excellent, with accurate samples of notes. And these ReMixers reached this concept! The bad thing is because it is very short. But is a very good piece indeed. Quote
Bummer Posted March 1, 2006 Posted March 1, 2006 I can't believe I somehow managed to miss this masterpiece among the other remixes. It's soft as a silk pillow filled with dune feathers and moogle fur. The piano is very reflecting, it doesn't play much keys, but what it plays is what counts. The whole arrangement is mellow, calm like a summer night and sweet like honey. The strings adds some more beauty to it, the flute adds spirit, and the violin adds sorrow. The synth itself sounds suspiciously like if it's taken from the game, but it fits so perfectly in this remix. It's very sad, no wonder this remix brought tears to some, I can almost feel some coming my way too. Beautiful remix, both of you. Quote
Bobwillis Posted April 1, 2006 Posted April 1, 2006 The second part literally made me stop driving (I had made a mix cd without listening beforehand). The fucking synthy piano made remember playing this with my friend while it was raining outside. The fireplace was on and my mom was making dinner. It was a beautifully orange memory. Quote
avaris Posted October 22, 2007 Posted October 22, 2007 Wat so little reviews! This is def a mix that expands and keeps true to the originals. One of the first OCR mixes I listened to and one of the ones I continue to listen to. Great stuff dudes! Quote
OceansAndrew Posted March 7, 2008 Posted March 7, 2008 I admit I couldn't really get into this one. It's a good theme, but it seemed like the timing on the various instruments never got into a good groove, and there were were dropped half beats and stuff in the transitions, as well as some weird recording noises and a lot of hiss. The theme is beautiful, but the execution is a bit lacking. Quote
Lucentas Posted December 7, 2008 Posted December 7, 2008 I can't really put my finger on why I like this one...I suppose it's the blending of so many little elements into a cohesive whole. Quote
42 Posted January 9, 2009 Posted January 9, 2009 I suppose it's the blending of so many little elements into a cohesive whole. well said. I really like how there's almost distinct segments and how the way the mix travels and weaves them together in such a way that it reminds the listener that there are no segments, only a contiguous melody. This mix is the musical embodiment of simultaneous awareness of the parts and the whole. I also love the casual, not-forced-but-relaxed, almost classical presentation of this mix. Quote
Rozovian Posted December 22, 2009 Posted December 22, 2009 Reminds me I should finish my SoM game I started this summer. Short but sweet. Great use of two great sources, really evocative, beautiful music. Feels grounded in real emotion and not just playing on the source. Quote
Marmiduke Posted March 13, 2010 Posted March 13, 2010 Nicely toned down, emotive work with a truly beautiful arrangement. It's both heart-rending and peaceful at the same time; a great dual role piece. Being an early mix however, there are technical shortcomings that pop out when listening microscopically through headphones. Some of the samples seem stark and it's not the tidiest of songs, but frankly that's stuff I couldn't care less about. As far as achieving beauty through simplicity, this one knocks it out of the park. And it has, quite possibly, one of my favourite climaxes of any mix. Stunning example of OCR: The early years. Quote
Sildar Posted March 15, 2011 Posted March 15, 2011 This is excellent. The hint of Time's New Scar from Chrono Cross at the climax really grabbed me. Quote
Liontamer Posted January 31, 2016 Posted January 31, 2016 Very relaxed presentation with several themes getting a shout-out. There's only some slight spots where the timing feels a bit tight with the piano performance and the string sequencing, but it's not much, and this holds up well for its age. Wonderful team-up by Mustin and Kassi. Quote
Souperion Posted November 9, 2020 Posted November 9, 2020 Such a precious classic. I still enjoy an emotional shift whenever this song comes up on shuffle. Quote
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