orkybash Posted May 25, 2002 Share Posted May 25, 2002 Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 'Crystals of Kakariko' When two excellent remixers like NoppZ and Protricity team up, you know you can't go wrong. This is one of the "Two in One" remixes that I enjoy so much, starting out with a remix of Kakariko Village, then Zelda's Lullabye after a short interlude, then it switches between them. It's a very effective combination, if I say so myself, and these mixers turn it into a very laid-back and very enjoyable mix. I only have three complaints: the sax in the beginning is a little out of place, especially considering the softer instruments that show up right after it, it tends to drag in some parts (probably too repetitive), and it *really* should be listed as a Zelda 64 mix, as Zelda's Theme did not to my knowledge appear in Link to the Past... could be wrong though. Anyway, well worth a download. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PhantomMagi Posted August 31, 2002 Share Posted August 31, 2002 Very calming, almost delicate piece. Excellent work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ice Sage Posted March 2, 2003 Share Posted March 2, 2003 That was beautiful! I actually....cried. I don't know why but this one got me right here. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corporal Eschebone Posted July 15, 2003 Share Posted July 15, 2003 Beautiful.....very relaxing, would go very nice in a video game during a moment as beautiful as this piece.....[almost said "pies" in place of "piece.... ] Approval Rating: 92.5% Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PlatformerMastah Posted August 10, 2003 Share Posted August 10, 2003 it *really* should be listed as a Zelda 64 mix, as Zelda's Theme did not to my knowledge appear in Link to the Past... could be wrong though. Anyway, well worth a download. Actually, it did. When you rescue Zelda, and the maidens. Anyway, I love this remix. It brings back so many memories of playing Link to the Past way back then... It's definitely suitable for a peaceful town, but for some reason, this song reminds me of an indoor pool in a hotel I went to a long time ago... It played this kind of music. Anyway, highly recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassdeluxe27 Posted August 11, 2003 Share Posted August 11, 2003 A wonderful example of two enjoyable themes merged beautifully. Excellent work. This one made my mp3 player on my second day of having it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ticadrius Posted August 18, 2003 Share Posted August 18, 2003 I really think this song doesn't get the loving it deserves, as I judge from the lack of reviews. When I downloaded it, I said, "5 and a half minutes? Jesus!" I didn't want to have to suffer through that long of crap. But it wasn't crap. It rocked my world. Marvellously orchestrated, good fills, good transitions, very fluid. What can you say bad? Nothing. One of my favs. No excuses. Download now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fisherman Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Otherwise good track, but... that "sax" patch? *shudder* Maybe it's because I went to a jazz concert tonight, but... Awful... it almost ruined the whole thing for me. The guitar was very well done. I also found it very nice to hear this song in a different meter than what's in my head. But I personally didn't find everything else as strong as the other comments suggest. Overall good, yes! But not /that/ remarkable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SyncMaster Posted October 17, 2003 Share Posted October 17, 2003 Well what can i say it was great very claming, went to sleep right after i heard it very moving piece Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTD121 Posted February 29, 2004 Share Posted February 29, 2004 Does anyone recognize the part from 3:15 to about 3:30 as the Cynic Project's? I don't remember which song it was from, but everytime I listen to that section, I am reminded of TCP. mainva | aptigo | JTD out Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggoron Posted May 6, 2004 Share Posted May 6, 2004 I absolutely LOVE this song... it's so... beautiful. That's the only word that can describe this song: beautiful. I especially love 3:16 to the end of the song where it slows down into Zelda's Lullaby. Perfect. Beautiful. Absolutely great. Not to mention, this song makes me think about my friend, Ashley Rusie, who passed away on January 11, 2004 due to a fatal car accident. She was only 16 and had just gotten her license. We were friends and I will never forget her. And any song that makes me think of Ashley is... great. Thank you for such a great remix. I love this song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progressive Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Diabetes, 90's Casio style. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pekepeke Posted May 24, 2005 Share Posted May 24, 2005 I dont have words to describe this, it is so beutiful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
maestermatt Posted July 16, 2005 Share Posted July 16, 2005 this is one of those songs you play on a late summer afternoon. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Inu-chan Posted August 20, 2005 Share Posted August 20, 2005 This song is so awesome!! ^o^ I put it on loop for an hour! Awesome piece! *o* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoC Posted September 23, 2006 Share Posted September 23, 2006 Great, dreamy piece. The acoustic guitar loop adds alot of depth. My favorite part is a 3:38 when Zelda's Lullaby comes it. Very nostalgic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted April 9, 2008 Share Posted April 9, 2008 Samples are way dated in both the guitar and the "sax", and things feel pretty mechanical, but the source is strong with this one, and the themes do actually fit together really nicely. The percussion seemed to come and go as it pleased, and faded out before it could assist in transitions. Balance is nice, and the bells and supporting strings hold up decently well. It has a good nostalgic mood to it, and is a fun listen, but I can't help but imagine this completely redone by say, Taucer and Proph, with live instruments. Maybe I am just spoiled. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryu2Wolf Posted January 7, 2009 Share Posted January 7, 2009 I can really dig the guitar music but not so much the sax. I do no think that it is the sax itself but more of the type and quality of the sound made. Seems a little outta place. But really, this music is awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 Posted March 22, 2009 Share Posted March 22, 2009 If only the sax were better, this would be an awesome song. oh, well. Everything else about it is great, though. but I can't help but imagine this completely redone by say, Taucer and Proph, with live instruments. Maybe I am just spoiled. Oh yeah, that'd be awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucentas Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 This mix is so relaxing and upbeat! I love it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmiduke Posted September 6, 2009 Share Posted September 6, 2009 Not going to win any awards for the way it sounds on a subliminal level, that's for sure. There's an air of casualness to the instrumental approach, not so much that it wasn't cared about, but moreso that it was irrelevant to the respective arrangement. And in a way, its true. I don't think the extremely synthetic sound cripples this in any way, but it does have some unflattering connotations to various other ugly areas of music for me. The arrangement is standout, however. Two unique perspectives on two amazing melodies. I've never heard either of these tunes arranged quite like this. Slowed, but not to a sombre level. Expanded, but not to a verbose, unnecessary extent. Both tunes take on a completely different demeanor than the original, which I happen to like very much. Both Protricity and NoppZ are legendary at mining golden musical tangents out of the most stringent melodies, so it a dream to see them tagteam their skills on this. Samples withstanding, this is an adorable double-artist double-feature. Now everyone have a cookie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1day Posted November 24, 2009 Share Posted November 24, 2009 At about 3:40, it sounded like the Final Fantasy town theme was gonna come in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted February 11, 2010 Share Posted February 11, 2010 A good ReMix for straight out chilling. The sax is a bit bothersome, but I can handle it. Prot. and Noppz did work well on this one, but I can't help but wonder what would have happened if either did it as a solo track. Both are really good. The whole song just has a beautiful tone and works well for me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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