DragonAvenger Posted February 18, 2013 Share Posted February 18, 2013 (edited) Your ReMixer name: Magellanic Your real name: Liam Charalambous Your userid: 45748 Name of game(s) arranged: Choujin Sentai Jetman Name of arrangement: Itsutsu no Chikara Name of individual song(s) arranged: Area A Composer: Hiroyuki Iwatsuki Source: This is a remix that was originally done at the beginning of the year. It was completed and then I never submitted because I just didn't think it met the standards for the panel. Arrangement-wise, it probably still doesn't but I've given it some love with some improved production, new drum parts and new guitar performances. Choujin Sentai Jetman has a fantastic soundtrack and the game is actually amazing. Very addictive and good fun. More people need to try this game out, though it is understandable that they haven't as it was only released on the Famicom. The source music is very energetic and uses the NES/Famicom soundchip really well. Though the arrangement is conservative, I really tried to give it my mark with the perfomances, structure and harmonies. Its in the lovely key of Bb Minor....or something. The choice of key came about from wanting to keep the guitar within a certain register where it sounded meaty, without being muddy. Hope you enjoy and look forward to your feedback! Edited January 7, 2014 by djpretzel Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vig Posted February 28, 2013 Share Posted February 28, 2013 The only word I understand in this thread title is "Jetman," and even that's kinda iffy. The source is pretty cool. Ah wow ballsy guitars. The arrangement is pretty conservative, but it's tight. I really can't say too much. Not many risks taken, but solid execution. YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted June 1, 2013 Author Share Posted June 1, 2013 Sections of this source remind me a lot of Lufia/2. Very interesting. I've loved watching your submissions improve over time, Liam, and this is a good example of your great performances here. The arrangement is fairly close, but you've added a lot of depth and personality to it. You've definitely "made it your own." Very enjoyable listen! YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted June 10, 2013 Share Posted June 10, 2013 The source usage was pretty straightforward, and there was no big need to stopwatch. Anyway, here's a conservative breakdown - :12.75-1:38, 2:04.5-2:15.5, 2:15.5-2:17, 2:49.5-3:00, 3:08.5-3:35 I'm not sure what's with all these subs lately where the mixing is not ideal, but oh well. I thought this sounded too hot, but not in a way that ruined the track. The drums here were on the weak side as well, but they were couched well in the background and didn't negatively stand out too much. Similar good placement of otherwise weak brass samples was effective to not expose the samples too drastically. In any case, just an awesome, souped up cover of the source that really expanded upon the instrumentation nicely, giving a source tune that already had good drive a big boost of energy. Nice dropoff at 1:40. Loving the energy of the guitar work as well; this was definitely one of Liam's best, most polished performances yet, with excellent layering to give the sound of the theme tons of depth. Wish the mixing got another pass, but what's here gets it done in spades. Nice work! YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Palpable Posted June 13, 2013 Share Posted June 13, 2013 Yeah it's on the hot side, but there's no arguing with the intricate drum writing and expressive lead performances - this was badassy. Really not much negative to say about this. Next time skew a little less hot, Liam, but keep making music this good. YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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