Emunator Posted July 29, 2023 Share Posted July 29, 2023 Original Decision hello, Thanks to Larry for his support, that's what motivated me to review the song. This is my resubmission. Thanks Re Mixer : Onirik Dreamer real name : Karim Ajroud email : website : https://onirikdreamer.com Link of old version vidéoclip : user id : 38210 Name of game arranged : Castlevania (NES) Name of original track : Poison mind (composed by Kinuyo Yamashita & Satoe Terashima) Name of my track : Simon's madness Additional information about game : 1986 (NES) Link to the original soundtrack : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hb2VQmWQ-J8 Your own comments about the mix : I wanted to make a more energetic and electronic version of this theme while keeping the general atmosphere of the original track. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emunator Posted July 29, 2023 Author Share Posted July 29, 2023 I was already a YES on the original submission, and this cleans up the mixing and adds in some subtle variation that may tip the scales for some of the judges who were previously borderline. I really appreciate the changes at :36 to give the listener a break from the arpeggio while still keeping the momentum of the arrangement going. The extended outro feels more natural and ends on a more satisfying note. Easy signoff from me, thanks so much for being willing to revisit this track! YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 Still a YES, and nice to hear a little more substance thrown in. Groovin'. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prophetik music Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 my original vote was around the need for there to be more to the arrangement, as it was too simplistic. 0:36 is a lot better now. shifting the arp out of the forefront is a huge positive there. the track is still clearly based on that original, but it's not just the arp slamming away. the arp coming in at 1:16 feels like a nice return rather than "oh man, even more of this?". shifting it then right away to the more bell-like synth and stuttering it in and out is a great idea as well. thank you for taking our (long-winded) criticisms to heart. this is objectively a better and more listenable track now. YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MindWanderer Posted July 31, 2023 Share Posted July 31, 2023 This is still a pretty relentless groove overall, but it's a vast improvement. The modulation of that core arp throughout the piece makes a world of difference: it constantly changes waveform and volume, and even whether it's a lead or accompaniment. It also takes a break for a good chunk of the first half of the arrangement, to the point I started to get concerned about source usage. (It's obviously fine in the end, as it's present for nearly the entire second half.) Great work, and thanks again for taking our advice. YES Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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