Emunator Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Preview it: http://youtu.be/6Kvk3jGCyzI Download it: http://dkc3.ocremix.org Torrent: http://bt.ocremix.org/torrents/Donkey_Kong_Country_3_-_Double_the_Trouble.torrent The Donkey Kong Country series has always held a special place in my heart. Ever since I first picked up the controller at the age of 3, I found myself in love with everything about the games… the innovative level design, the gorgeous graphics, and especially the music. I would find myself pausing the game mid-level and listening to my favorite songs for hours on end. So, as you can imagine, when I first discovered OverClocked ReMix back in 2004, when Kong in Concert was first released, I was hooked. Fast forward 6 years… as the release of Serious Monkey Business drew closer, I knew that a DKC3 album was inevitable, and I felt like I could make it happen. At the time, I was merely a lurker on the site, and had no musical talent of my own. Nevertheless, I had the vision and a limitless amount of free time at my disposal, so I took the plunge and started recruiting. After 3 years of tireless work, I couldn't be happier with that choice. Given the stellar reputation of the previous two albums, I knew that this album had to be something special. This 5-disc album contains remixes of every source from both the GBA and SNES versions of the DKC3 soundtrack. Clocking in at 77 songs and nearly 5 and a half hours of music, this is OCR's largest album to date, featuring arrangements and collaborations by the legendary David Wise himself. Words can't properly capture the scope of this album and the efforts of the artists that made it happen, so I'll let the music speak for itself. I would like to thank Cody Wedel for being the most dedicated co-director I could have ever hoped for. When I began looking for a co-director for the album, I was essentially a no-name on the forums, so it might have made sense to choose a well-established member of the site with more clout in the community. However, after meeting Cody and seeing just how enthusiastic he was about the music of DKC3, I knew there could be no choice. Your motivation and passion for this project from day one has helped push me to make the album as good as it can be. I like to think that our work here proves that, if you have dedication and the right mindset, you don't need to be an OCR veteran to pull off a successful album project. My sincerest thanks to David Wise and Eveline Novakovic for creating such an amazing set of soundtracks that have inspired us all, and for supporting this project and the video game arrangement community in general. I'd also like to thank Mike "Flexstyle" Birch and Jason "Theophany" Gallaty for going so far above and beyond the call of duty with their contributions to the project, and for their constant encouragement along the way. Thanks to Adam Aubin and José Felix for putting together such a killer visual component for the project, and to Stevo Bortz and the rest of OCR staff for putting up with my neurotic demands and making this release possible. And lastly, to every artist who contributed to the project, I'm so proud of what you've created, and I'm honored to have had the opportunity to get to know each and every one of you. Thank you for helping make this the biggest and (hopefully) the best OC ReMix project to date! Enjoy! - Wes McDonald (Emunator) I somehow stumbled upon the DKC3 project thread on the OC ReMix forums the night it was revealed. I read the intro post and saw that the album was tackling both the SNES *and* GBA soundtracks! I loved the SNES soundtrack, and DKC3 GBA was definitely my favorite game soundtrack ever, so you could only imagine how happy I was. Little did I know the album would have a predominant influence throughout the next 3 years of my life. I emailed Wes on a whim about remixing one of the SNES tracks. Having provided a 30-second WIP as well as some insight on how I intended to develop the track stylistically, I ended up getting the claim (which made me very happy)! He contacted me on AIM a short while later just to say hi & to share some of the project WIPs/finished tracks. We got to talking -- not just about DKC3, but about everything and anything. Our conversations escalated from once a week, to a few times a week, to pretty much every day. After I got a bit more involved in the project (in terms of its developmental direction), Wes asked if I wanted to co-direct the album. Needless to say, I accepted that offer with open arms. As co-director, I didn't directly talk to many of the remixers involved with the project. I instead focused mainly on the backend: that is, the tracklist, promotional media, and directional feedback. Wes would oftentimes integrate my feedback into his regarding the development of a particular track. In any case, I certainly got valuable insight on how the whole album process works, and seeing/helping the album come together over such a long length of time was simply a magical experience. My deepest gratitude goes to Wes for not only starting the project, but allowing me to be such a huge part of its success. When I first discovered OC ReMix in 2003, I never would've imagined I'd be part of it at all and here I am 9 years later co-directing the biggest project in the organization's entire history. It goes to show how little we really know, how we can't possibly know what is out there beyond the tomorrows and beyond the stars. I can only hope you enjoy Double the Trouble! as much as I enjoyed seeing the album blossom from a little seed into a huge, beautiful, colorful flower which is (in my honest opinion) larger than life! - Cody Wedel This all started so innocently -- Emunator asked me if I'd take on a single track for the project, since he'd heard a previous ReMix of mine and thought I'd fit in well. Little did either of us realize just how involved I'd get. We discovered that we lived decently close together, so we got to meet each other in person over Fuddruckers burgers. Turns out, we'd spend a lot of time eating at Fuddruckers together. Burgers are tasty, man. Wes was already a good six months into the project by the time we met, but the next couple years would see me take on another five songs on the project, plus two extra bonus songs, and also tackle the task of mastering and gapless-playback-ing the entire album. Not only that, but I ended up being one of the main quality control voices as well. Talk about a cool responsibility! By the time we finished, we'd consumed loads of burgers, stayed up all night working on the project at my house several times, and spent countless hours tweaking the songs, the mastering, and the playback to perfection. I'd say the moment I knew this album was solid gold was when I got to listen to the entire thing through, with no interruptions, during a six-hour drive from Mission Viejo, CA, to Glendale, AZ, where I live. Didn't skip a single song. That's how good this thing is, and I'm picky. This album is Wes's baby, and it really is a labor of love. However, I'd like to think that I could call myself the doctor who helped deliver it. I hope that you, the listener, can enjoy hearing this album at least half as much as we've enjoyed putting it together. Every artist, every person behind the scenes, and the OverClocked ReMix staff have poured their heart and soul into this amazingly huge mass of quality, and I hope that shines through. - Mike Birch (Flexstyle) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flexstyle Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Awwwwwwsnap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Djynn Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 (edited) Oh yeah, trilogy completed <3 Thanks for your work. *S'incline bien bas.* Edited December 3, 2012 by Djynn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amanezco Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 OMFG!!!! I will devour it!! Thank you so much, this is indeed exciting. After coming every day on the forum to check on the status of this project, finally seeing it live, downloading, it feels special. It feels like I have just finished a game, a quest. And yet...it only just begins! There is so much music to listen here!!!! YAAAAAY!!!!!! Thank you everyone who made it come true. Every single one of you! Love youuuuuuu! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
noTuX Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 HYPE!!!!!!!!!!!!!! I haz it. Seriously, everyone did a great job on this one and I'm glad I was a part of it. NOW, DOWNLOAD DIS SHIZ NAOW!!!!!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAHater836 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I've waited all year for this day! Today, I've been listening to the SNES non-level themes ("Level themes" include Stilt Village, Enchanted Riverbank, Water World, and Nuts & Bolts, and I'm starting with everything else.) What I've heard so far is everything I'd hoped for. Jason Covenant's vocals in Banana Revolution: Live in Kongcert were surprisingly talented by the standards of whatever technology he used. When I heard there was a song called "Bash the Bastards!", I expected either rock N roll or a zany track. But the African-themed melody that was teased, and of course the whole song, was just as great. I'm SO glad I didn't have to wait 'till '013, let alone '019, for this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 AkumajoBelmont's vocals in Banana Revolution: Live in Kongcert Fixed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted December 3, 2012 Author Share Posted December 3, 2012 Hope you're all enjoying! Just a reminder, I've got a nice goodie bag of extra unreleased materials waiting for anyone who's brave enough to do individual track reviews on the album! Even if you can't do that, we'd all really love to hear your thoughts on the album in as much detail as you can muster. Feedback is very welcomed here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argle Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 thx for the release guys, I'll seed this on my work PC for as long as the network admin lets me. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAHater836 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 After getting to the non-level themes in the GBA discs, I've also heard Party's Over There, another of my favorite non-level themes. The imagery I get is a block party at 20:00 in an affluent community with food being served on tables in huge rectangular tins kept warm with portable stoves. Funky's Tricks reminds me of an upscale spa party high up in the mountains or along a coast, in the early evening hours. Cranky's Mojo is so easy to get lost in; 4 minutes blow away in 2, and of course, the Far East sections are the best part! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wayamy27narf Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 This album could not have arrived at a better time. I've lurked patiently over the years for this album. DKC 3 has ALWAYS been my favorite in the trilogy. Plus, the GBA take on the game is a BLAST!! I look forward to listening and loving this album over and over again. I'll never meet/talk to everyone involved with this project, but I wanted to thank you from the bottom of my heart for the work you poured into making this project! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bored_Man Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 First off, YES! YES! Anyways, so glad to have this finally released. I'm sure it's going to be fantastic, and it's been a real trip posting with everybody in the project topic, even if I'm not a ReMixer myself. Thanks for not kicking me out Congratulations to all involved Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirby Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 I have the album waiting when I get home, but I have to say that the mixflood tracks (phase 1 of them, at least) were sufficiently awesome enough to prove that this was indeed well worth the wait. Especially dat Spanish Jitters holy fuck Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-Dan Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Simply amazing! I'm totally addicted here! Congratz everybody! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAHater836 Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 Here it is, the moment I've been waiting for ALL YEAR! Everything the trailers promised it would be, and everything I'd hoped for! I don't care if they release Balance and Ruin before the end of this month, I'll probably be listening to this album (along with all my other favorites) for as long as they're still on the net! If the powers that be let us download freewared music and set it to the background in Smash 4, I'll even add some Double the Trouble tracks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Angry Ancestor Posted December 3, 2012 Share Posted December 3, 2012 YES! I can't wait to listen. Thanks to every who worked on this! Congratulations Emu and all the other collaborators! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockos Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Epic stuff. We can't be thanking you enough for this. This is really awesome stuff. Loving all the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Exor Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 So, forgive my ignorance as the torrent has yet to download, but what was the second surprise exactly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Damned Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Wow. Nine remixes from this album in the first wave of the remix flood. That's gotta be a record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
delbuster Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 good job emunator + co Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabadoterry Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 I'm currently listening to the album, Love it to peices! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicHunter Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Ok just a note i LOVE the soundtracks but noticed a few tracks in the bonus time! disc have their sound qaulity abit lower then the rest of the tracks even with my current music player at max volume they still sound rather low. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTAHater836 Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) Wow. Nine ReMixes from this album in the first wave of the remix flood. That's gotta be a record. Nope. Voices of the Lifestream got 12 singles on day 1. Edited December 4, 2012 by GTAHater836 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 Maverick Rising got 10 in its flood, counting the two tantalizers. I'll try to post my album thoughts tonight - I had been one of the evaluators, so I've listened to the album quite a lot beforehand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cash Posted December 4, 2012 Share Posted December 4, 2012 (edited) My favorite album thus far. Two thumbs up! Five stars! I can't express how amazing it is to be listening to this incredible album. I've gotten through the first disc so far, and I'm loving every single song. Seriously, they are all stunning, a treat for my ears. DKC3 is one of my favorite video game soundtracks of all time, this album breathes new life into the soundtrack in a way I never thought possible. Thank you so much Wes, Cody, Mike, and the other arrangers who made this album possible! Everyone did one hell of a job! You have my gratitude. And finally, thank you OCR for providing everyone with great, free music for years! Just a reminder, I've got a nice goodie bag of extra unreleased materials waiting for anyone who's brave enough to do individual track reviews on the album! I'll attempt this, is there a certain cut-off date for when you want the reviews? Edited December 4, 2012 by Cash Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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