Level 99 Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 For those who think we are resting on our laurels, THINK AGAIN! Here's a taste of the next non-project Plaid Muffins track: a ska version of Still Alive from the original Portal! Right now its temp-brass but at the end it will be live, with final mixing tweaking and some revamped other parts. Credit where credit is due: PrototypeRaptor: Arrangement, Brass Arrangement, Trombone, Vocals, Mixing, Mastering Level 99: Arrangement, Guitars, Vocals, Drums AMT: Bass Xenon Odyssey: Tenor Sax OA: Alto Sax Swann: Trumpet Source: ReMix: The OverClocked Plaid Muffins - Delicious and Moist (WIP4) Enjoy! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMonz Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 This is awesome! Some parts remind me a lot of Sonic Adventure 2's music, is it intended? I can't wait to hear this with the live tracks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zerothemaster Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 If you'll excuse me, I need to vacuum all the parts of my face which melted off while listening to this. Mom's not going to like the that stain on the carpet. I think it came from my nose. :/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ivan Hakštok Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 I believe I'm one of the rare people who don't like the original song (mostly because Glados' voice annoys me), but if this version was in the game, I sure would've liked it! The song style immediately reminded me of Reel Big Fish (which is a good thing from my point of view ). Can't wait to hear the finished version Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mixx Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 This is an exciting. The guitar and sax/trumpet are awesome together. Also, very nice mixing of the vocals. I can't wait to hear this finished. I like it a lot. : D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magellanic Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Aw man, this is sweet. It makes me miss playing my trombone even more *sniff* Loving it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Odyssey Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm, cake Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewGourley Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 Oh god yes! This is so This is so This is so :mrgreen::mrgreen: MAIFACE! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted August 16, 2011 Share Posted August 16, 2011 intro gave me chills omg this is soooo streetlight manifesto Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snow Taradien Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 At first I was like. "Oh hell no. Not another Still Alive cover." Then I was like. "BWOASHEET! This is rad." Really well done job on this guys. Had a bit of a weak part near the beginning with the intro, but it works well. 1:00 - 1:03 sounds a little bit more off than it should. But otherwise. Awesome as hell. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cvramen Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 It is my opinion that every time you want to do the "Start with acoustic guitar, then switch to electric" formula, you have to go back to the acoustic for a while. And that's what you did! I will concur with urdailywater. This song's quality went up about 170% with the addition of the brass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algamest Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 It's like Sum 41 meets Reel Big Fish... please don't kill me. Haha i actually really like this it's awesome :') Yeah except the brass samples but you already said you're gonna do it live so that doesn't even really need to be said. I guess you could say i'm ... GlaD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewGourley Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 I am LOVING the fact that there's an OCRemix Supergroup that has the Reel-Big-Fish feel. It's like angels took a red hot dump of awesome all over the place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperiorX Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Very nice! I'm not familiar with the source (never played Portal), but this song sounds like a lot of fun, and with my limited knowledge of the game it seems like the lyrics fit the game/themes well. I really like the style you guys got going on here. I also can't wait to hear the Plaid Muffins version of Armored Armadillo on Maverick Rising. Just sayin'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 Posted August 17, 2011 Share Posted August 17, 2011 Holy.... How in the -world- did I miss this!?! This is like... like... ambrosia for the ears. This. Is. So. Beautiful. ;_; I desperately need more Plaid Muffins in my life.... Edit: Have you given any more thought to a full Overclocked Plaid Muffins album? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This is a pretty fun to listen to WIP - out of curiosity, what more are the Plaid Muffins planning on adding to it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swann Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 This is a pretty fun to listen to WIP - out of curiosity, what more are the Plaid Muffins planning on adding to it? We're adding live brass, as opposed to the Kick Ass Brass! placeholder renders that are in there now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewGourley Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 We're adding live brass, as opposed to the Kick Ass Brass! placeholder renders that are in there now. With that, my pants be crapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dj Mokram Posted August 18, 2011 Share Posted August 18, 2011 Stevo brings the ska! What else could people ask for? Intro is very close the original. It's not a bad thing, but I was expecting maybe something more suprising from you guys... Arrangement starts off with a lot of energy and never let go until the end. This song is a rocket-propelled-muffin-goodness-for-dem-ears! The timing of vocals in the first verse could be a tiny bit tighter (1:00 and 1:10 comes to mind), but aside from that, performance is great overall. Chorus sections are impecable, both vocal and instrumental-wise, and are highly enjoyable (the vocal break at 2:03 was fantastic). The Muffins once again bring the touch of brass-sexiness we all know and love, and as usual the guitar-brass blend offers some interesting contrasts. You've added a lot to an already delicious cake that I'm sure many are looking forward to enjoy in its final version. Also, I desperately need more Plaid Muffins in my life....[...] a full Overclocked Plaid Muffins album?Let it be known that the world can never have enough Overclocked Plaid Muffins. Therefore, we hereby demand a full OCPM album! And, I also can't wait to hear the Plaid Muffins version of Armored Armadillo on Maverick Rising. Just sayin'.^ QFE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Magnetic Ether Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Haha, this is awesome! XD The beginning is a little slow compared to the rest of the song, but once the brass comes in it really picks up. Just wondering: Is the line-up going to be different on every song you guys do? I can't wait to hear the live version! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonamer Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Damn you Firefox for not recognizing this file. I had to use Safari for this... This mix is SOOOOOOOOOOOOO good. It's also making me hungry. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrewGourley Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 I also can't wait to hear the Plaid Muffins version of Armored Armadillo on Maverick Rising. Just sayin'. Oh, it's good, its quite good QUITE GOOD! -- if you're lucky I might just sneak it on to turntable.fm today... EH!? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Sounds Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 The Muffins aren't a lie! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted September 1, 2011 Share Posted September 1, 2011 edit: here have another Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Synthony Posted September 21, 2011 Share Posted September 21, 2011 o.o This... is... AWESOME! At first I was like, "Meh. Sounds like a straight cover, nothing special..." Then the amps and brass came, and I came too. Can't wait to hear it with live instruments! This is the only good cover of Still Alive I've ever heard, and boy does it make up for all the crappy ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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