djpretzel Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
psychowolf Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 For a first time remix this was beautiful You say it might be "Impressionist, or Romantic, or Baroque" or whatever, To me it was like music for the soul, which to be honest is how piano playing should be. Great first impression so far doc Can't wait to see what you come up with next Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DominusVita Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Although both the previous entry from Chrono cross and this one are of the same genre, their is a distinctly different feel between them. This one seems to alternate between a more somber, "easy-listening" sound to it, and a much more fiery and vibrant set of melodies with appropriate volume. The "lighter" parts of it definitely have a taste of debussy in it. I greatly enjoyed this one. I already have an affinity for classical remixes, and this one doesn't dissapoint - even if it seems a bit too loud at certain points (particularly around 1:30). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nova713 Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Absolutely beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Swann Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Finally, it's posted! This is probably one of my top five favorite video game remixes of all time, so I'm really happy to see it make the front page after what seems like such a long wait. Congratulations, Alex!! I've transcribed the piece here in case anyone wants the sheets. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 One of the strongest debut posts I've ever heard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiamet Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Just gorgeous, especially the first minute. Interesting motif at 1:29 as well. True it seems to divert from the source but I love all that exploration of the harmony. Awesome work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenon Odyssey Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 This is fantastic; the arrangement definitely 'screams' Debussy and Ravel but has enough charater to hold its own. My only criticism is that it's a little on the short side, but considering the level of skill it takes to play something of this calibur, I have no right to complain, let alone bring it up. I sincerely hope we get to hear more from you, Mr. Nano! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matoshi Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Very nice playing and atmosphere! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docnano Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Thanks for the comments so far, everyone! I pretty much went crazy with the interpretation of this one, so I understand concerns about it being too liberal. I agree with djp that it can be tricky to apply the same standards across genres varying from hip hop to impressionism and beyond... so, glad this one made the shave. SubNormal, definitely appreciate the comments about production. I still have plenty to learn! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DaMonz Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 This is so beautiful You absolutely deserve your place among the all-powerful OCDudes! Congratulations, and please give us more of this magic! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris ~ Amaterasu Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Congrats Doc, it finally got posted =) I'm glad everyone can see how awesome it is! You guys can also check out his youtube channel if you wanna see him play it live =) http://www.youtube.com/user/docnanomusic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DjMystix Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 OMG! here's what I have to say; I am not a fan of piano solos at all, and I was blown away by this track. Incredible work dude! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustin Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 This is incredible! Amazing arrangement. Keep up the great work. My favorite OCReMix in a very long time! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROTO·DOME Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Have had this on my iPod ever since the WIP forums. Ever considered jazz? Rather, you best consider jazz. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evory Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I'm still as blown away by this as I was the first time. And I stand by what I said, that I like this more than a lot of "actual" impressionistic music I've heard. Amazing work, doc, congrats on making it onto the site! (though it was a "when" more so than an "if" haha) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guifrog Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Holy gecko! Impressionistic and impressive, such a Debussy's debut. The mix is meant to conjure up images of being lost in an eerie, enchanted forest. Around every turn there are leaves fluttering in the distance, constantly moving behind a pall of bluish mist, playing tricks on your eyes and ears. If you listen carefully, they almost seem to be laughing at you... I love this type of art in music, with stories behind the melodies. May I say, in this song they're pretty much disturbing somehow, coz they don't just pass through the ears. It's such an intimidating, eerie mood, I'd most probably compare it to something like its backstory. I love <3 it, dude! Even though it scares me sometimes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docnano Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Ever considered jazz? Rather, you best consider jazz. LOVE bebop jazz in particular. I tinker (and fail) from time to time. It's the whole improv thing. But we still need to find something to collab on. Also, just for kicks, here's a comparison of volume levels across three piano recordings I have, two of them being professional recordings: https://docs.google.com/viewer?a=v&pid=explorer&chrome=true&srcid=0ByCPbTAe4OkKNjk2MWM0MjMtMGM3Ny00OTAwLTk0ZTEtNjlmNDFiOTcwMjRi&hl=en_US So, volume-wise, I think my mix falls safely within the norm for even professional piano recordings, even though other aspects of the production are sub-professional. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PROTO·DOME Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 LOVE bebop jazz in particular. I tinker (and fail) from time to time. It's the whole improv thing. But we still need to find something to collab on.Oh man, yes.You lay a sick harmonic pattern and I'll splat some crazy sax lines over the top. Imma PM you about this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darren Schwinghamer Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 Absolutely stunning! Magnificent, so Debussy! I'm not familiar with the source track, but I can tell this is an impressive piece on the compositional and technical side. Congradulations! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SwordBreaker Posted October 22, 2011 Share Posted October 22, 2011 My first casual listen cast a negative impression on me because I couldn't detect the source tunes at all. Then, I reprogrammed my mind to look out for it the 2nd time around...and that's when I realized the brilliance of this piano mix. This is definitely not one of those tunes which flashes the source in your face. Not only is the playing fluid, but it's such a creative way to present the Lost Woods track. It's like when someone states something, but you didn't get it. So then he/she starts explaining it to you. Great stuff. Looking forward to more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
C7 Posted October 25, 2011 Share Posted October 25, 2011 This is really great work! I think the source is present enough. Even parts that don't have it specifically, allude to it just fine. The development was a little more in-depth than a lot of remixes, but that's a good thing as far as I'm concerned. You did a great job! Excellent playing, too! Please, please keep it up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WillRock Posted October 26, 2011 Share Posted October 26, 2011 I'm really loving the creative way the sources are utilized here, and the harmonies are just so lush and beautiful... a fantastic piece of work here, like everything else you do. Yes its rather liberal but I have no trouble making the connections to the sources here. My biggest gripe here is the cut off ending. It just stops dead, sounds very unnatural. Thats the nitpick of nitpicks tho. I'd love to collab with you sometime Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted December 2, 2011 Share Posted December 2, 2011 This is pretty unique as far as piano pieces go on OCR. I really like the recording quality a lot compared to a lot of others I hear for the piano. The arrangement also stands out for remaining in the higher octaves for the most part. It has a sense of mystery to it that I like. The performance isn't without flaws, but this is a pretty good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tuberz McGee Posted December 26, 2011 Share Posted December 26, 2011 I love the expression. The big fast arpeggios are really fun to listen to! I love the dynamics and their variety throughout the piece. It makes me think of Romantic Era music. The performance isn't 100% perfect, but that adds to the realism in my opinion. Everything just works to make this piece come alive. My only complaint. Too short! I want more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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