Ginnsu Posted May 26, 2002 Share Posted May 26, 2002 Little Nemo 'Nemo for Strings' Superb drum less tune here by Gux. It’s certainly got enough strings to make up for the lack of drums, that much is undeniable. But it’s also brilliantly executed. Absolutely wonderful work, Gux, keep this coming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffester Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 Ditto...I'd like to hear the same song with effects and such, but if my instinct serves me right I think I'd still like this version better. Delicious, no doubt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella guro Posted October 21, 2002 Share Posted October 21, 2002 One of the better mixes involving strings. Instead of making some echoey epic techno combo or such which many people do, Gux just went straight ahead and did a string quartet with absolutely nothing else. It takes some balls to do that. And I must say he pulled it off very very well... Gux really is one of the better and riskier remixers on this site, imo... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
djFezik Posted July 26, 2003 Share Posted July 26, 2003 I love this; it's like I'm at a folk festival and there's a quartet there playing my favorite songs of childhood. Effects are for pussies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrNemo Posted May 26, 2004 Share Posted May 26, 2004 I love this remix. The string sound is beautiful and convincing, and he definitely gave it a unique spin. The sample used blows my mind. This is a very haunting song. I can tell he is very talented from listening to the subtle changes made to the chords and progression. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Simmons Posted June 29, 2004 Share Posted June 29, 2004 Pretty solid, if you ask me. SOMEONE needs to put some good reverb on this and resubmit it. It would be much better then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linearity Posted April 28, 2005 Share Posted April 28, 2005 This sucks. No, actually, I was just trying to shake things up a bit, but it's hard to imagine a bad review for this. First, as mentioned before, the samples are quite fabulous. I am another fan of the effects-free recording; it sounds as if I'm sitting two yards away from a real string ensemble. Props for that. Second, good arrangement. It stands completely on its own as a strings piece. Here's some badmouthing for sake of the earlier lack thereof: this is kind of hard to listen to. It's not something I put on when I'm ready for action, nor is it really soothing or demure. It's kind of harsh on my ears. Okay, that's about all I can say against it. Nice concise ending, too. I like this song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
progressive Posted April 29, 2005 Share Posted April 29, 2005 Reminds me of the better parts of my childhood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pizzach Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 Wow. My initial impression was unimpressed. But as I listened, I suddenly had a very strong hit of nastalgia. Props to the composer! Makes me want to find this game again. Oddly, I think the music also reminded me of the Spirited Away for a moment too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustin Posted December 17, 2006 Share Posted December 17, 2006 Love this. I love this track. When it kicks in at :52 seconds, that's what really gets me in the pit of my gut. I love the music here! Like others have mentioned, though, I would like to hear some reverb on this and some better mixing. It's just so in your face with no reverb. However, that's not going to stop me from immensley enjoying the piece. Fans of strings should definitely check this out. One of the more realistic string pieces on the site - and that is certain. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tyciol Posted January 1, 2007 Share Posted January 1, 2007 Oh, I heard this one! I love all remixes of classics like Little Nemo, anyone who chooses ones to do like that are great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KogeJoe Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Usually, I can't stand the first levels to games, and Little Nemo is no exception. The author seems well on his/her way on becoming a string quartet/quintet composer! Love what he does with each instrument. Sounds totally feasible on real ones, I'd say... Keep up the good work! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MechaFone Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 I enjoyed this remix. Very much. Hated the game though. Loved the movie, hated the game, enjoyed the song. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted February 6, 2008 Share Posted February 6, 2008 I do think this would have hugely benefited from a room sound. As is, it sounds completely dampened, as if a quartet was playing in a tiny practice room with overly-enthusiastic amounts of insulation. Arrangement is good, and the only thing that bothers me is the way the samples are so exposed. It really makes the flaws very apparent, and it jars me out of listening every few notes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucentas Posted June 24, 2009 Share Posted June 24, 2009 A very ambitious piece--yes, the string samples weren't perfect, but the arrangement is great, I love strings, and this is a wonderfully relaxing little number. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marmiduke Posted April 20, 2010 Share Posted April 20, 2010 Really love the chamber style approach, though it frustratingly lacks that chamber ambience. The arrangement is definitely there; it has all I'd ever want from a realistic, classical interpretation of the theme. The only thing that detracts is that it is so upfront about it's sound, flaws and all. Masking some of those mixing artefacts and the wear-and-tear that the samples have suffered could have fixed this. But if you accept the sound for what it is and focus on enjoying the way this melody has been arranged, I think it's a lot more rewarding. Don't think I'll ever get tired of classed up versions of VGM, this mix included. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ornsio Posted August 18, 2022 Share Posted August 18, 2022 After recently listening to the entire catalog, this one actually rose to the top as one of my favorites on the strength of the arrangement alone. I would LOVE to hear a live performance version of this! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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