djpretzel Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote
KyleJCrb Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Finally, some Secret Bonus Point representation on the site! Flexstyle's track is amazing, but it's just the tip of the iceberg from Dj Mokram and Co., so I suggest you all go check out the album for more Dynamite Headdy goodness. Quote
MaxFrost Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 I think what makes or breaks happy hardcore is the bass kick. If it's an obnoxious one, you hate it instantly. If it's awesome, like this one, it's awesome. Awesome track. Epic side-chaining too. You have the genre down pat. Quote
firedude750 Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 Very fun track, synths and techno-ey bits and bobs were just awesome. Production was clean and the effects were cool. Very nice mix! Quote
Emunator Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 By far the best happy-hardcore offering on the site, I mentioned in my vote (and I believe this might have been my first vote cast as a judge, as an aside!) that this toes the line nicely between being a serious attempt in the genre and being a self-parody, of sorts, and I think you know exactly how to meld the best of both worlds. I'm not gonna lie, I laughed when that obnoxiously loud happy-hardcore kick/bass combo dropped in, rocked out for a few bars, then it moved right back into the kind of clear, punchy Flexstyle production I know and love. Very slick mix dude, I think you achieved everything you wanted to with this track! Quote
Pavos Posted January 18, 2012 Posted January 18, 2012 This mix makes me smile all over This is, like Emunator said, by far the best happy hardcore song on the site and there should be more mixes like this one! I love the high-energy pumping from this mix and especially the part after Deia's hated dissonant part is great! They should play this mix in more clubs Quote
Dj Mokram Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 Totally missed this yesterday with the OCR blackout. Yay for Headdy! Huge thank to Mike for not only taking valuable time from his busy schedule to join our modest unofficial project, but also for pouring his heart into this mix and doing justice to an obscure game, a wacky source and a downright crazy boss character. Even though he has numerous mixposts and is an amazingly skillful musician/producer, Flexstyle is one of the most down to earth, easy to talk to and work with artists on this site. I can only wish more famous remixers shared the same open-mindedness and unconditional love of VGM. At first, Mike had a different, more progressive electro version in the works, that sounded like a mix of Masashi Hamauzu and Hiroshi Okubo. Dunno if mastering the DKC3 album had an influence on his decision to switch to a completely different direction, but it was undoubtely for the best. Backstage and SuperFinagler battles being high-speed chases sequences with frantic action and non-stop craziness, this happy hardcore rendition of 'Hustle Maruyama' fits the context perfectly. This reminds me at times of the Sampling Masters (Shinji Hosoe & Ayako Saso) with this magic and dynamic electronic alchemy that gets you pumped. The nice change of pace during the break at 1:41, with furious glitching breakbeats and nasty sturated bass, adds an underlying element of tension and unpredictability that suits the persona of Maruyama/Trouble Bruin perfectly. Overall, it's a superb harcore-electro track, very uplifting and accessible, and a fitting tribute arrangement that can be (and hopefully will be) enjoyed by a wide audience, regardless of any prior knowledge of the game. Don't forget to check the tribute album for which Trouble Brewin' was originally created, at http://kngi.org/dhsbp. Quote
Flexstyle Posted January 19, 2012 Posted January 19, 2012 famous remixers Oh, come on, I'm not a famous remixers! I'd have to, y'know, actually be famous first. Quote
Phonetic Hero Posted January 25, 2012 Posted January 25, 2012 This mix is ludicrous, ridiculous, and stupid I fucking love it Quote
Bahamut Posted July 26, 2012 Posted July 26, 2012 Talk about a happy song! This happy hardcore song does differ from typical songs in the genre with a more complex usage of instrumentation though, and a distinct lack of cheesy vocals. Just a fun listen overall! Quote
Crulex Posted December 12, 2012 Posted December 12, 2012 This is like taking an energy shot right into the brain. So hyper and filled to the brim with hardcore beats that could break necks. Lots of speed and happiness all around this one. Very fun to listen to. Quote
Melodious Punk Posted May 14, 2013 Posted May 14, 2013 because I have never cared/wanted to know/given a fuck about most any electronica genre or sub-genre's defining aspects I'm happy to say this tune will just forever be all that is happy hardcore for me. It is the type of music I would dance to even if everyone in the club was dead. Quote
Black_Doom Posted December 9, 2015 Posted December 9, 2015 I think happy hardcore is my LEAST favorite genere, or something about that, but, surprisingly, I find this track pretty good. Maybe because it's done by Flex? Actually, pretty nice job here! Flexstyle 1 Quote
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