SZRC - The Sonic Zone Remix Competition 2012

[Phonetic Hero]

My arrangement is pretty classy.. really digging it.

By this you had better mean that it's a swingin' porno mix. That's the only kind of saxophone I hope to hear come Saturday.

Oh and triangle. Lots of triangle. DING!

[Rexy]

Ummm, is Google Talk different from the Google Chat in gmail? Or are they the same thing? I'm in Google chat in gmail quite frequently, but I'm on my phone right now at work (very productive, yes I know) so I'm not logged in now. I'm on a lot at night when I get home from work. But given our time difference, you Brits are mostly likely asleep at that time you're 6 hours ahead of EDT I think yes? so that could be why you don't see me on often.

I'm pretty sure they're similar expect that Google Chat is a web version. But if you're too busy working, I'll simply try not to bother you too much

[SuperiorX]

I'm pretty sure they're similar expect that Google Chat is a web version. But if you're too busy working, I'll simply try not to bother you too much

Yeah i just realized they're the same thing. And oooh apparently I have Google talk on my phone. Ok back to work now...

[Ethan Rex]

By this you had better mean that it's a swingin' porno mix. That's the only kind of saxophone I hope to hear come Saturday.

Oh and triangle. Lots of triangle. DING!

Well his secret weapon IS his penis.

[wildfire]

wildfire is now known as lazyfire. ;P

Haha yea. Maybe i'll get more inspiration or something later. Good luck to you too!

[Tuberz McGee]

IT'S NEARLY DONE

I'll totally finish up my lead guitar tomorrow afternoon.

Screw school assessments. They don't take priority. Haha

[Ryan Jobson]

well I made sure to get my assignments out of the way... I was up till nearly 2am last night tracking both sonic zones... I don't like to toss midi files in, so I picked everything out by ear, takes forever but I guess it's good ear training. I'm having a bit of difficulty figuring out how the hell I turn two songs into one... never done a remix, so this is quite the challenge! I still have 2.5 days though...

Edit: Also Sir Jordanius' zone, Sunset Park, I have never heard before (never owned a gamegear). Very weird melody progression... and kind of salsa-ish, and out of tune it sounds in some sections... Has anyone else never heard their competitors zone music before?

[SuperiorX]

I think that's the most fun part - trying to figure out how to blend two different sources together. Remember, you don't have to use every aspect of both sources. Maybe Source A's melody sounds cool over Source B's bass and background instruments. Or maybe the two melodies can be blended together to create some new, unique melody. You can mess with the genre, key, tempo, etc. There's tons of ways you can go with it.

[Dj Mokram]

Remember, you don't have to use every aspect or both sources.

Wait, what? I thought we had to use anything and everything from both sources. Guess I'll start over...

[Rexy]

There's a keyword there Mokram - you can use as much as you want If you're happy with it so far, why do you need to start over?

[Ryan Jobson]

Mokram... isn't that a dragon priest mask from Skyrim?

Anyway, yeah SuperiorX I understand how it can be fun trying to figure it out, but at the same time it's kind of frustrating! Arrangement has always been my weakest area, but I know I'll keep getting better the more I try (and the more songs I finish). I just want to make some bloody fantastic music that you guys will enjoy.

[halc]

my track is nearly finished at 3:56. as soon as my new monitoring headphones arrive, I can polish this off and call it a day.

[Dj Mokram]

There's a keyword there Mokram - you can use as much as you want If you're happy with it so far, why do you need to start over?

So it's ok to put like 5 notes from each source provided the arrangement is catchy and the prod is decent?

Also, you can't make progress if you're always satisfied with what you already have.

[SuperiorX]

Indeed! I just noticed there was a critical error in my post Mokram quoted. I meant to say "of" not "or". You don't have to use every aspect of both sources. Not or. You do absolutely need to use both sources

[wildfire]

So I'm almost sorta satisfied with my track so far. Only problem is that I still have no idea how to combine the sources. :-/ At least I have a few more days yet...

[MindWanderer]

So it's ok to put like 5 notes from each source provided the arrangement is catchy and the prod is decent?

Technically yes, but...

When voting, consider three things: how well the mix is made from a technical standpoint, the enjoyability of the mix, and—most importantly—how well the mix arranges both source tunes.

... you probably won't win. If your opponent's mix used more of the sources but was just plain awful, you might win anyway, as it's just one factor to be considered.

[AkumajoBelmont]

my track is nearly finished at 3:56. as soon as my new monitoring headphones arrive, I can polish this off and call it a day.

Oh man, I cannot wait - Collision Chaos is one of my favourite VGM of ALL TIME... and you may even make Splash Hill listenable for me

[wildfire]

I've got 2:32 with only my source. Got an entirely open day tomorrow to fix that tho.

[halc]

Oh man, I cannot wait - Collision Chaos is one of my favourite VGM of ALL TIME... and you may even make Splash Hill listenable for me

hehe thanks, hope you'll dig it. the hardest part is deciding which time-zone to use. loved your take on tidal tempest, can't wait to see how you change things up in the next round.

[SuperiorX]

Just about 2.5 days left Robotniks! It sounds like most of you are making good progress. Keep it up!

hehe thanks, hope you'll dig it. the hardest part is deciding which time-zone to use. loved your take on tidal tempest, can't wait to see how you change things up in the next round.

Yeah I can't wait to see how Akumajo beats me next round either (assuming we both make it)

[Sir_NutS]

I am still making music.

It's still pretty good.

That is all.

[AkumajoBelmont]

Just about 2.5 days left Robotniks! It sounds like most of you are making good progress. Keep it up!

Yeah I can't wait to see how Akumajo beats me next round either (assuming we both make it)

Haha, will if we both make it through It'll be awesome matches all the way through though, regardless of who ends up with who

Ooooooo!

[Phonetic Hero]

regardless of who ends up with who

Looks like Finger and I will get that matchup after all ;D SUPER pumped for that

[Main Finger]

Looks like Finger and I will get that matchup after all ;D SUPER pumped for that

I already have some potential ideas stewing about in my head for this Saturday. Should be interesting, though. I start my new job on Monday so I'm hoping my brain won't be too fried.

[Phonetic Hero]

I already have some potential ideas stewing about in my head for this Saturday. Should be interesting, though. I start my new job on Monday so I'm hoping my brain won't be too fried.

As do I... with a possible *SECRET WEAPON*?!?!?!!??!?!?!?!?!?!?!?!!

Good luck with the job, hope it doesn't muck things up for ya. I want you at your best this round