Evilride Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 Yeah! We've been needing a new Sonic ReMix for a while now, and this one came at with the perfect feel. Lyrics, a good organ, piano, beat, and strings. It's just awesome! Synths: 10 Drums: 10 ReMix quality: 10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudkitt Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 This the first remix I've heard that I actualyl liked the vocals. They fit perfectly, and that NEVER happens, in my experience. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pink Posted December 8, 2006 Share Posted December 8, 2006 This remix here is definitely something out of the ordinary... not your typical remix, and covering an equally bizzare theme too! I've always found the Marble Garden Zone music to be rather strange... and I respectively hated the stage in the game itself... The intro to this remix is kinda dry... I didn't like it very much personally... but once the main feel of the remix came in at 0:34 with the lyrics things certainly picked up. Speaking of the lyrics... they get a serious WTF. I can't even understand what's being said half the time... but I will admit, I personally can't stand lyrics, but the singing in this piece was actually good. I can listen to this remix repeatedly without it getting on my nerves, which is a huge step for any lyrical piece put in front of me. Sticking closely to the original melody did this remix plenty of good, it makes the song easy-listening and easy to get lost in the beat. Definitely enjoyable to listen to, and disturbingly catchy. Production, as has been commented on, is solid. There's nothing negative to be said about it, heck the arrangements, even if somewhat minor, are still perfect for the piece. Although I do enjoy the remix "Pure Black, or Marbles and Cream?" more than "Knuckleduster"... I'll admit that the latter is more fitting within Project Chaos. The remix keeps up with the solid quality present in Project Chaos and is certainly one of the better songs within it. Anyone that liked the original Marble Garden Zone music will probably get a kick out of this. Even if I do enjoy a well-done MIDI version of the original more than this remix, that's a matter of personal taste, and quite frankly, I recommend everyone at least give this a listen or two. It can take a couple of loopings to get the feel for it, so don't toss this song away too lightly! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_fan69 Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I always thought Zone 3 was one of the easier stages on S3K myself, although the boss at the end is tricky. There are several extra lives and tons of rings. Back to the remix, I found that the BGM to Zone 3-1 was a very versitile theme and it has been made into a techno remix(SonikElektronik), an elevaor remix (Pure Black, or Marbles and Cream) then this one. As far as the association to the original track to Zone 3-1, I only had to hear the first second to know exactly what BGM it came from. As a matter of fact, I could've told right off the bat if it was either Act 1 or Act 2. Speaking of which, I don't know if it's been done or may be done in the future, but I wonder if someone will do a remix for Zone 3-2, because the ones I have heard so far are all Act 1. It probally wouldn't be that much diffeent since the songs are rather close in melody. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cloudkitt Posted December 9, 2006 Share Posted December 9, 2006 I like how well it sticks to the actual song with a whole new twist. As a lot of Project Choas tracks tend to stray rather far. And, as I said earlier, this is the first remix with vocal that I actually liked. They're well sung and actually fit the song. However, I've got no idea what he's saying. Could anyone post the lyrics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sonic_fan69 Posted December 10, 2006 Share Posted December 10, 2006 Sorry this took so long.....Knuckleduster lyrics - I've gotta know Who takes a life for free? Some kind of man, I know would tell her openly I know your eyes expand I won't lead you by the hand I'll ask again, Please, is there anybody free? A foreign land Why won't they speak to me? I know your eyes expand We can't lead you by the hand Know you're a knuckleduster And you're caught in a relapse now With eyes half open and a trail of head crumbs, Tell me again where you are from. *scat* Hope that helps people who have been mouthing nondescript sounds. btw, i welcome criticism gladly, although some of it in this thread was blatantly ego-boosting trash talk. However, there's a reason they didn't like it, and I use that as additional perspective to analyze my own work and improve it. If people don't like my singing, hell - most of the time I'd agree with them. I finished this track about 6 months ago, and gained some perspective from not hearing it for so long. I know where they are coming from, but the goal of this song is the same goal I have with a lot of songs - to try something new. Some things worked out well, some things not so well. Just like Invertebrate Retreat - a song about a worm - try to write lyrics at least partially pertaining to the subject of a 16-bit sidescroller. It's tough! But again, I wouldn't do it if it wasn't fun. I showed an early version of this track to Jared Hudson, and he said it sounded like Milli Vanilli. That's EXACTLY the kind of response I was looking for. I laid the cheese on extra thick for this one. This is by no means the type of music I would listen to, but damn - it was fun to make! I'm glad there are some people out there who appreciate my efforts . Thanks for the comments, guys - and expect some more tracks soon. Maybe this time it won't be from a site project -dB Here's the lyrics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Antipode Posted December 11, 2006 Share Posted December 11, 2006 Ugh, I don't like all this drama. I'll state a simple fact. Usually remixes with vocals wind up layering on the cheese, and I mean extra-thick. This mix didn't. And not only that, I really liked it. This is probably one of my top 20 from the whole site, much less just the project. Very tight and well done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Penwald Posted December 12, 2006 Share Posted December 12, 2006 The singing is rather...unique, but that's what makes this remix so great in my opinion. It's one of the catchiest I've heard in the last couple of months, and that is because of the vocals (thanks for the lyrics, btw). Also, the piano is amazing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KogeJoe Posted January 28, 2007 Share Posted January 28, 2007 Another guy who thought his singing and lyrics were cool... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zethzen Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 This the first remix I've heard that I actualyl liked the vocals. They fit perfectly, and that NEVER happens, in my experience. Yeah I totally agree, I rarely find remixes with vocals that I enjoy or fit well. With this one, it just seemed right. I know there are a lot of conflicting opinions, but I really liked it. That last verse tied it together (know you're a...), I find myself coming back to listen to it over and over again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Instrument of GAWD Posted February 20, 2007 Share Posted February 20, 2007 All I can say is: it's so cool it makes me dance. There I made it short. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheWestWind Posted April 16, 2007 Share Posted April 16, 2007 I musta got this song months ago and I still absolutely love it. It is definitely one of my faves on this site and I often find myself humming it, haha~ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herograw Posted September 22, 2007 Share Posted September 22, 2007 When one decides to use vocals in a remix it tends to either make or break the song. It's risky, but DannyB is no stranger to risk. This wouldn't have sounded half as interesting without the vocals, not by a long shot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
puff Posted October 18, 2007 Share Posted October 18, 2007 After I read the "I heard the singing and then deleted it" comment, I felt the need to register and post here (most likely for the first and last time) just to say that I fucking love, love, LOVE Knuckleduster. It's the most different, daring song in the entire project and the vocals are amazing! Dan can fucking sing, man. Anyone who doesn't like it needs to diversify their tastes, haha! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Argenzul Posted November 1, 2007 Share Posted November 1, 2007 Argh, I cannot hear it, but I want to. Wrong codec or what? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
42 Posted January 18, 2009 Share Posted January 18, 2009 Darn you, Mr. Baranowsky. Whenever I hear any variation of the Mable Garden Zone theme, I always hear your voice in the background, which ultimately is a sign of a great mix. You did an awesome job, and keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucentas Posted August 6, 2009 Share Posted August 6, 2009 I really like this one--it's unusual, sure, but it works perfectly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted August 16, 2010 Share Posted August 16, 2010 Fun and catchy stuff, I almost with the backing track was even funkier to match the vocals. The organ was great, the synths were nice, and it was pretty groovin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Holy Land Posted October 1, 2010 Share Posted October 1, 2010 This is ridiculously over-the-top and bloody fantastic at the same time. I can't help but smile every time I hear Dan's vocals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Black_Doom Posted November 6, 2014 Share Posted November 6, 2014 Ah, this is so much classic. This is just so ridiculous, but so groovy and even soulful. Excellent vocals and synth and organ, but I like piano here most of all. And also I like percussion in the 2nd verse. Nice outro as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Word Awaits Posted April 27, 2016 Share Posted April 27, 2016 Here's an animation that someone had made to the song. Danny B had posted about it several years ago somewhere else on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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