Polo Posted December 20, 2012 Share Posted December 20, 2012 Despite the intro sounding relatively subdued, the vibe packs a feeling of "this is not going to be an easy or straightforward battle." Places like 1:06 and 1:15 sound neat the way the lead plays the first source tune in a higher/more liberal key. Then, after the reverse cymbal at 1:20-1:22, the soundscape encompasses an increasingly chaotic whirlwind battle of PSI powers. For some reason, the background "voices" at 2:18/2:19 make me imagine a schoolyard bully scene, like the victim's having something stolen or is saying something to the effect of "knock it off!" Sweet transition to the afterglow - it's like the Guardian has faded into nothingness in a major way AND the Sanctuary it's guarded can finally show itself in its full glory. (That, of course, is detailed in the emerging bounty of more sound effects and synths.) Not sure what to feel about that "welcome to your sanctuary" sample. I do like how, when it makes its entrance, it livens up the beat like the other synths, and from a narrative viewpoint, its prominence at the end is like Ness becoming fully conscious of the sanctuary's message following a boss fight. But when it's exposed, it sounds unevenly piercing when it pronounces "sanctuary" from the distortion or whatever that's still coating it. I guess I kind of expect it to sound more humanized. Crafty storytelling mix nonetheless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
binster Posted December 22, 2012 Share Posted December 22, 2012 Good lord Polo, that's a thorough and delightful assessment of my remix Your description of it as a storytelling mix is very pleasing - and as for the piercing vocals at the end, yup, I can only apologise about my wayward mastering approaches as a nipper. I give your review two thumbs up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Drachefly Posted January 22, 2013 Share Posted January 22, 2013 This is one of my favorites. Starts simple and sweet, nostalgic. 1:14 added a nice bit of complexity... then 1:24... ! Through 1:40 you get a takeover and wonder what's going on... 2:02 the original chords pierce through and you notice how much it evolved to get to 1:30 And then... I get the chills. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ad.mixx Posted February 25, 2013 Share Posted February 25, 2013 Great mix here - it sounds like it belongs right in the game. I know it's a small part of the song, but I especially like the small section around :56. It's super trippy and fun sounding. Nice harmonics going on throughout the piece. The second half also fits well, and I thought had a really nice dreamy feeling soundscape. The overall beat and bass is super good too. The vocals are a bit piercing, but it's not a problem for too long. Nice ending, by the way! I like it when songs end the way yours did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ruki Posted June 21, 2014 Share Posted June 21, 2014 This remix will always have a special place in my cold, icy heart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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