Rexy Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Part of it might be the source tune as well. As I stated, my familiarity with MM5 is restricted and I'm pretty sure I may not be the only one. That doesn't mean I won't vote though; once I have my 3 set in stone, I shall get in there and give Ben the free points he wants (Plus I get a bonus by NOT celebrating Thanksgiving, so there... kinda ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I'll be voting soon enough, but Skyrim has basically consumed my life since Saturday, and that's OK. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlouge82 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 (Plus I get a bonus by NOT celebrating Thanksgiving, so there... kinda ) Yeah, not getting a holiday is always a bonus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dark_T_Zeratul Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Here's a playlist of this week's competitors, minus the Beat Busters since I don't know who's remixing for them yet: www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLFD88259DAE0AAD20 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rnn Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Glad to hear I wasn't the only one having trouble voting this week. By my untrained ear anyway, it sounds like the production is pretty even and especially high across the board but in terms of the cleverness of the arrangement and incorporation of the two themes, nothing particularly stuck out to me. Everyone's piece was really enjoyable though, and in the end, I went more or less with the tunes that had gotten the most replays - hurtling C7 to an easy first place (if you have the time, btw, I second the notion that you extend this to ten glorious minutes!) By the way, Ecto, after hearing all your lighthearted trash talk in this thread, I was really pleased to finally hear your bite is as good as your bark with Electric Sleep (WHAT? It's not SHEEP?). I so wish I could have voted for four songs instead of three:( Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios42 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 I haven't voted yet because I had an organic test, japanese test, and history of science essay to work on this weekend, as well as travel on tuesday. Needless to say, I was busy. Just finished listening for the first time. It's not gonna be as hard of a vote this time as last week's was, but it's still going to take a little while. I'll probably vote on friday. Maybe later today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ectogemia Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 By the way, Ecto, after hearing all your lighthearted trash talk in this thread, I was really pleased to finally hear your bite is as good as your bark with Electric Sleep (WHAT? It's not SHEEP?). I so wish I could have voted for four songs instead of three:( You made the right decision! ... oh wait, I'm the "fourth vote" You made the wrong decision! n.e.wayz** I'm glad you liked it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Helios42 Posted November 23, 2011 Share Posted November 23, 2011 Also, there was a discussion earlier about Air Man in G String that I am too lazy to multiquote. I'd agree with what everyone came to about it not being at all the same as Treasure Hunter (I liked Treasure Hunter SO HARD). Anyways, the point is that Willrock made the mention of Treasure Hunter being a fan favorite and the epitome of "willrockiness' I just wanted to point out that that's ALMOST true for me. Treasure Hunter is my second favorite Willrock remix. The pinnacle, in my mind, of Willrock's remixes to date is Magnetic Fireworks. Just wanted to throw that out there. Still working on homework figuring out my votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Benjamin Briggs Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I will throw away all the points I want, tyvm jk imma vote this time ; also I'm remixing this round if that hasn't been mentioned already somewhere in this thread that I haven't really been reading Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Finger Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Tempted to make an entire song out of Wily laughs just to mess with people. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 it should be illegal for hAlSeA and the Taiwanese black metal band ChthoniC to go in the same round. It's not fair to the other metal bands in this compo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 Oh yeah, I'm mixing this round. Or mixed. Almost done. brandon i'ma rock yo face Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halc Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 hope you guys like 'typical halc mixes' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Main Finger Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I got a concept track done tonight. I need to flesh it out in the next 2 days. Nobody will actually like it. But that's ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 hope you guys like 'typical halc mixes' hope you guys like 'typical brandon mixes' too jk.. this one is anything but typical.. it should have screaming Rexy and screaming Hylian Lemon, if we're lucky! IF WE'RE LUCKY! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMT Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 D: I cannot be outscreamed! *Goes to get mic* ...I think my team would kill me if I did that Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperiorX Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 If we're talking about our mixes, then I'll say mine is shaping up rather nicely. I think you guys are gonna like it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonetic Hero Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 If we're talking about our mixes, then I'll say mine is shaping up rather nicely. I think you guys are gonna like it! I hear the drum sequencing is pretty sexy... even though it wasn't finished by last night WHEN IT SHOULD'VE BEEN Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SuperiorX Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 I hear the drum sequencing is pretty sexy... even though it wasn't finished by last night WHEN IT SHOULD'VE BEEN SHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I was keeping that a secret!!!!!! But yes I heard that too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phonetic Hero Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 SHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!! I was keeping that a secret!!!!!! But yes I heard that too ...Oop! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rexy Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 hope you guys like 'typical brandon mixes' too jk.. this one is anything but typical.. it should have screaming Rexy and screaming Hylian Lemon, if we're lucky! IF WE'RE LUCKY! You know, I'm greatful that I gave you a hand this week. If it had happened any later than today, you would've had to put up with me fighting a cold; so consider that good timing Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brandon Strader Posted November 24, 2011 Share Posted November 24, 2011 We get an extra day for Thanksgiving right, right? rigth? ok. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Alright, time for me to do my reviews/voting for round 3! Hylian Lemon - Sting Operation This is a pretty interesting arrangement that I dig. I like it quite a lot, and it is different than you might expect from Mega Man sources. The ending is pretty weak. Something rubs me the wrong way with the production in the track, particularly the synths that are supposed to emulate a flute & trumpet (I believe the trumpet-like one is a synth at least - if not, then it needed some work, especially on fixing the abrupt stops that sound unnatural for the instrument). At 2:02 something sounds off with the re-entering of the trumpet/synth. WillRock - Air Man in a G String I don't like the initial start to the guitar at the beginning of the song for some reason - I wish it was more smooth. I do wish the rhythms & bass were mixed in farther up front, they sound too faint. The arrangement itself doesn't do much to excite me though. prophetik - unto dust Now this is another example of a kickass arrangement - I wish it were longer, as I think this could be something ridiculously crazy should Brad ever choose to expand upon this and fix it up. The background instrumentation should be a bit more up front, as it gets drowned by the leads. The guitars sound a bit mechanical as they are & could use some adjustments. The second half of the song isn't as strong as the first half & could use a bit of tweaking, but otherwise this track is pretty good. Nekofrog - Running With Scissors Around 0:30 & 0:51 there's a bit of a quirk with the lead guitar, not sure what it is. The transition between the two sections is pretty rough. The transition towards the slower end section around 2:53 is pretty weak too. The song feels like a bunch of awesome ideas pasted together without much direction. Xarnax42 - Power Outage The first thing I notice is that the song overall sounds very quiet. The singing is pretty good. The song could use a bit more instrumentation to fill in a lot of areas where it sounds pretty empty. Too much silence at the end. The arrangement could have used some work as well, it's too thin & short for what it is. Jewbei - Tripping Through I automatically think trance when I see Jewbei's name - you need to branch out some more ! Some of that buildup in the beginning can be cut out - it isn't needed, and the song would be stronger without it. The song also sounds pretty thin arrangement-wise - it needed more of the meat of the melodies. Flexstyle - Topsy Turvy Oh hey Top Man. That beginning is irresistible it seems. This song is pretty active throughout, I don't really feel like it has any fat to it, which bodes well for the mix. The ending is pretty weak though. C7 - Riding the Avalanche An orchestral mix, that's surprising! This mix intrigues me quite a bit though. It's short, yet full of substance that I can forgive the length - it feels complete. It's hectic and befitting its namesake. ectogemia - Electric Sleep What a long song! There's a bit of repetition at times I feel could be cut out and the song would be stronger for it - at the least, somewhere around the 2 to 3 minute mark. I have a hard time being interested in the song for so long, it needs more variation going on in other ways such as the pacing. Rozovian - Solidity Aw crap another long song. This does a better job of sustaining interest with its upbeat nature, and some fitting use of stops. I still think it could use some more variation in the arrangement to keep things interesting. Man, tough vote this time. Had 4 off the top of my head that I really liked. Good job everyone this round! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexstyle Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 The ending is pretty weak though. Shhh, nobody's supposed to notice that! I'll definitely polish up the ending before I sub this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SilvernixSP Posted November 25, 2011 Share Posted November 25, 2011 Happy Thanksgiving! Check out another Mega Man song at the GRMRB 2011 Exhibition Match http://ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=36083 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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