m68030 Posted June 4, 2002 Share Posted June 4, 2002 Legend of Zelda: A Link to the Past 'Dark World Jazz' Oh yes. This is great. The trumpet lead is a little too mechanical sounding, but the brushed snares and loose piano give so much underlying atmosphere that I'll forgive it. Gux covers the Dark World theme quite well, throwing a spin on it I wouldn't have expected. The improvish piano solo is a great interjection into this nice little track. Very cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartkusa Posted June 9, 2002 Share Posted June 9, 2002 I have to agree whole-hearedly with pollard on this. I fell in love with the track for a few days long ago. Most of the instruments lack the "human" touch, but that shouldn't be a problem for people who love listening to NES bleeps-and-bloops. The piano does a more-than-decent job of making up for it anyways. Props for the interpretation; jazz and Zelda are an unexpected duo, yet not entirely unfitting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woffester Posted July 11, 2002 Share Posted July 11, 2002 Yeah, the trumpet isn't real, but is indeed bitchin to some degree. I do agree with the lack of human touch, but hey, its not easy! Props-Gux. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ella guro Posted July 20, 2002 Share Posted July 20, 2002 This is one of the first, if not the first, remix I listened to. Zelda 3 is one of my favorite games and the Darkworld theme is my favorite tune from the game, so naturally I downloaded first. My preferences aside, when I first listened to it, I was just blown away by the quality of everything in this mix. Although it's nothing really fancy notewise, the instruments, the rythym, and how it was put together all makes complete sense, and most of all, sound good together. A definite must to download, esp. if you really love Zelda 3 like I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dragonrider13 Posted July 30, 2002 Share Posted July 30, 2002 For an electric horn, it sounds pretty damn good. I like. There's only a few parts where it even sounds electric. The only way I could really tell is that there weren't enough pauses for breathing if someone were to actually play. Everything else is awesome too. I like how it sticks with the original melody without throwing in a ton of different stuff. Simplistic in a very good way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DashoutriderII Posted October 20, 2002 Share Posted October 20, 2002 nice track but i think maybe dj p should change the review so it doesn't say that the trumpet is real. it took me a while to realize after i was listening to it that he meant the electric one... but then again I happen to listen to alot of jazz so i guess i grade those on a harder scale. but other than the review bolstering false hopes, which wasn't even the remixer's fault i'd have to say this is one of the better jazz remixes on the site. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowsa Posted October 25, 2002 Share Posted October 25, 2002 This is a favorite of mine, mainly because it combines one of my favorite themes from Zelda 3 with jazz, one of my favorite types of music. Not really fancy when it comes to notes, but the rythym is wonderful, and it stayed true to the original very well while adding new material. The instruments aren't real, but at times, they almost sound like they are. Got to love the piano solo. An excellent ReMix, this gets my recommendation. Just download it now if you haven't already. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HighWave Impulse Posted March 11, 2003 Share Posted March 11, 2003 This track is just too sweet. I never really payed much attention to this theme in the game (which, by the way, is fantastic) but after this remix, I'm sure I will. The trumpet sound is just fantastic, fake or not. The piano is also nearly perfect. And the best of all, the rhythm of the trumpet: It just gives the track a very laid-back, cool and easy feeling, and that feeling remains in the track from the start to the end. Fantastic. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cano Posted October 9, 2003 Share Posted October 9, 2003 this piece is an orgasm. such an incredibly cool twist on this song. fake, not, WHO THE HELL CARES?? it sounds AWESOME. the bebop-ish cello in the back, and the piano folowing the trumpet (and later the highlighted piano solo, veeeery laidback) sound KOOL. the plates giving the beat and all the laid-backness of the song makes it absolutely enjoyable, you just cant denny the beauty of this song. incredible rearange, and one of the coolest covers that you will find in OCRemix. a site classic, and top 3 zelda 3 remixes. this song rules -period. GET IT NOW. and if you have it and are reading this, queue it on winamp and just, enjoooooooyyyy! Cano. beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eph Posted October 23, 2003 Share Posted October 23, 2003 Easily the best jass remix on this site... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blaX Posted December 4, 2003 Share Posted December 4, 2003 what a great jazz tune to listen to while driving or simply while at home working on chores. i have always been a lover of the darkworld theme song in zelda3. i have been a trumpet player for about 7 years. the trumpet actually sounds very good in my opinion. a great job done on picking and fitting the correct notes for the swing style to this song. Around 1minute and 8seconds is my favorite part of the swing. I would prefer some gliss but none is alright. i would also prefer a bit more improvising of the trumpet; the song seems to end too quickly for a jazz song. but for what it has right now, it's great and i listen to it a lot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mustin Posted December 9, 2003 Share Posted December 9, 2003 The trumpet isn't real. It's a soundfont called "3D Trumpet." You can get it for free at www.HammerSound.net Regardless, this is a great arrangement. Very good stuff, though my favourite Gux is "Wily Metal." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
brink-of-time Posted December 12, 2003 Share Posted December 12, 2003 one of the first remies i listened to. very nice and yes, when i listened the first time i did notice that the trumpet was not in fact real. but all in all the rest makes up for it. this is a great sounding song. goes in my hall of fame. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matt7 Posted December 15, 2003 Share Posted December 15, 2003 This ReMix sounds really awesome, but it's even better live. I transcribed this for my jazz band (which, incidentally, I lead and write music for, and I have the exact instrumentation to make this piece work, including a string bass!). Props to Gux! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nodspaw51 Posted December 18, 2003 Share Posted December 18, 2003 Well, to tell you the truth, it wasn't exactly what i had hoped for. It probably means more to you LOZ fans who've played this game. The jazz beat was pretty nice though, but i have to admit, i like SuperBuckJazz better. That's only probably because it had a faster beat to it. Good job on the trumpet synth though, others figured it out, but i never would have guessed. I did like the piano countermelody in the back too, and i think it gave that "dark" feeling it was supposed to. Nice job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karmacop911 Posted January 8, 2004 Share Posted January 8, 2004 HA. Sorry, but that is no real trumpet solo. I have that soundfont. Talk about cheap!!! But it's interesting that it fooled djpretzel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
traviswedding Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 too slow and loungy for my taste, but that's one helluva sound font Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-PhoeniX- Posted February 8, 2004 Share Posted February 8, 2004 Ive always loved the Darkworld theme, but like the above poster said, a little slow and such for my taste. If only someone did a orchestral remix of this theme, would be a dream Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
D.J. JediLink Posted March 16, 2004 Share Posted March 16, 2004 This is one sweet remix, but... being a trumpet player and all that, I can tell the trumpet is fake. It could've been recorded from a real trumpet, but it definately isn't. Too much of the SAME vibrato... (if you know what that is, high five to ya.) - D.J. JediLink Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Great King Rat Posted September 11, 2004 Share Posted September 11, 2004 Ah... who cares if it isn't a real trumpet. It's still sweet. Although not as good as the piano backing! Sounds rather good at this slower pace as well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RimFrost the Tourianist Posted October 18, 2004 Share Posted October 18, 2004 Sounds relaxing to hear if you're at a restaurant with your girlfriend and eating her ,with red cozy candles lit and assorted dancers doing some stupid dance moves on the stage ..you'd feel like a king ! (and i dont care about the fake trumpet sounds either) .... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STeel Demonz Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Very cool. I love listening to this one.. I listen to it all the time. It's definitely one of the best jazz remixes I've heard, even if the jazz trumpet sounds a little cheesy. Just a little bit, not much. The notes are simple and it would be nice to hear maybe a harmony part. The problems I mentioned aren't really that big. You probably won't even care when you listen to it. Overall it's a great remix of a great song in Zelda 3. I'd give it a 9.6/10. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Another Word Awaits Posted November 7, 2004 Share Posted November 7, 2004 Sounds relaxing to hear if you're at a restaurant with your girlfriend and eating her ,with red cozy candles lit and assorted dancers doing some stupid dance moves on the stage ..you'd feel like a king! Anyhoo, I enjoyed this piece. The original theme is recognizable, and the new material is integrated seamlessly. The trumpet may be fake, yet it is used in a plausible manner (barring the lack of breaks between notes.) Compared to some of the other Zelda jazz remixes on this site, this one is less experimental and more accessible than some of the others (which is not a knock against those other remixes at all.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Acamada Posted July 13, 2006 Share Posted July 13, 2006 Heck, this is one of my most favorite mixes! I love how you put the Jazzy style in it. Your playing reminded me of Ramsey Lewis, mostly the piano tune. Keep up the good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KogeJoe Posted February 2, 2007 Share Posted February 2, 2007 I can't believe how well this has been done! Are these instruments REAL??? If they're not, they sure as hell sound like it... LOVE the keyboard work, and the adaptation of the original style of the piece from a simple to compound meter. AWESOME base work, as well as the lead mute trumpet. Percussion's also awesome. On the whole, this is one of the best Jazz arrangements for a videogame piece I've heard so for on this site. PLAY ON!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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