PrismaticBlack Posted January 5, 2023 Share Posted January 5, 2023 (edited) The Heart Beats with the Rhythm of the Rain - [Mokeke Forest Remix] Dropbox Link ^ I didn’t own this game for years. I would always rent it from Blockbuster time after time, until I eventually beat it. There was something alluring about this game during my childhood years that kept me coming back to it. It was humorous. It had epic robot battles. It had a colorful cast of playable characters and a wicked soundtrack. It all stuck with me. I absolutely cherish this game for it’s influence on me musically. From my years perusing the internet, I have found a commonality amongst those who appreciate this game: The Mokeke Forest music has the ability to put a millennial at ease. I can’t recall how many times I’ve seen a comment on the reuploads of the OST that say “This song relaxes me when I feel overwhelmed”, or “This is nostalgia in it’s purest form”. The truth is that there is something magical about this song. The N64 Goemon games blend Japanese fold music with funk, jazz and rock and simply cannot go unrecognized. In this particular level, you can take the clear and apparent path to reach the Entry Pass, or you can wade through the waters and wait at a bus stop hidden deep within the forest and be transported to the mystical Tengu Village. It was one of the first experiences I had with a game involving a lore-enhancing “secret”, and for that reason it really sticks with me. I wanted to preserve the traditional Eastern vibe of this song, while creating a new listening experience. I let the melody lead me into new directions and eventually I ended up with what I can only call a “journey”. I mean this sincerely. The track starts of sedated and calm, but builds into a grandiose modernized interpretation of the source material. It just happened organically, and I can’t effectively explain it. I think that’s why I am so proud of it. I just let little old me from 1999 lead the way. I imagined myself deep in the forest, and searching for a way out. Did I take to clear path or the road less traveled? The answer is “yes”, as cliché as that sounds. Please enjoy our adventure through Mokeke Forest. Edited January 5, 2023 by PrismaticBlack Prefix Edit Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cortjezter Posted January 18, 2023 Share Posted January 18, 2023 Just wanted to pop in and say how much I loved this. Brilliant work! PrismaticBlack 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PrismaticBlack Posted January 18, 2023 Author Share Posted January 18, 2023 10 minutes ago, cortjezter said: Just wanted to pop in and say how much I loved this. Brilliant work! Thanks so much for the compliment! I'm glad you enjoyed it. This game has some of the best VGM imo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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