orkybash Posted June 6, 2002 Share Posted June 6, 2002 Xenogears 'Theme of a Sailor' It's Xenogears and it's Pancake Chef, what's not to like? While this is a pretty simple arrangement, it's very, very cool. Plus, a fretless bass combined with the classic piano-n-strings is something you don't hear every day. On the downside it's a tad short, but I don't think there's much you could do with this without ruining it's simplicity, so I won't mark off for that. Recommended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deryck Khusial Posted January 1, 2003 Share Posted January 1, 2003 count on the chef to dish out sincere-sounding pieces. yeah this is short, but the slow and deliberate take on it makes it seem stretched out to infinity. lovin’ the strings if you’re looking for a similar sound, get his wondrous Seiken Densetsu 3 - Sea Breeze Strings mix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fadeaway Posted July 25, 2003 Share Posted July 25, 2003 This song is the best example I can think of to illustrate just what is so special about this website. Pancake Chef takes the upbeat, energetic theme song of the Thames boat in Xenogears (one of my 3 fave songs from the game), and then changes it into something so totally different that I actually didn't recognize what it was the first few times I heard it. Then, when it all finally came together and I suddenly thought, "Oh wow.. this is from that boat with the Men of the Sea... this is awesome!", it was a great moment. Although a tad on the short side, this little tune remains one of my favorites. I give it a first class recommendation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tiberiansam Posted November 7, 2003 Share Posted November 7, 2003 I liked this remix a lot... even if I can't associate it with the song of Thame! To me, it sounded at some points, a bit like the music of "The Undersea Palace" in Chrono Trigger! Althought, it's really a very great remix! "He could be my friend if he was not my enemy" -Shadow- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tistou Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 hello, that's my first post on oc but i already downloaded more than 80 remixes and i wanted to say that this remix is by far the best i have ever heard on oc. Ok it's quiet minimalist but that's a good point : not to "surcharge" remixes with tons of effects. That song is so melodramatic and the guitar bass is uplifting and giving it a jazzy blue touch, with the masterpiece piano melody. I'm a fan of mitsuda's work and now of the pancake chef's excellent "remixes" or reworks (like dubbing the body & johnny bike). Keep it up ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirbenvost Posted February 2, 2004 Share Posted February 2, 2004 I like this...it's sending chills down my back...that bass & piano...very, very good...dramatic, and I love the 'acousticness' of this song... Kudos to the Pancake Chef Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordex Posted February 11, 2005 Share Posted February 11, 2005 Excellent song! It was extremely short though... I was hoping for it to build up to this big dramatized climax but the song was over before I knew it. Still a great song Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vexxon Posted June 13, 2005 Share Posted June 13, 2005 Long live the Pancake Chef! This mix is among my favorites from this site. I also had trouble finding Thames theme in this...seemed way to ambient for Thames. Owell, works anyway. If only there were more Xenogears mixes...sigh... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DJ Pili Posted August 6, 2005 Share Posted August 6, 2005 A very soothing piece! I was especially captivated by the violin. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirocco Posted August 10, 2005 Share Posted August 10, 2005 The bass guitar strum was very smoothing with this piano. I was a huge fan of the original so i was very excited to hear this remix, and it did not dissapoint. The song is completely re-arranged! Very good work, you continue to surprise me, chef! ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted December 29, 2006 Share Posted December 29, 2006 Awesome panning all around. I love the exposed feeling throughout, and the complete transformation of the track. It's very different from the original, and I didnt recognize it for a long time. The samples are great all around, and you use them to their strengths. Very reflective. I am digging it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superrpgman Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 This remix makes great town music. Definately gonna add it to my town stream in Oblivion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted November 27, 2009 Share Posted November 27, 2009 The quality of sound on this mix made me think this was over 1000. I am really impressed with the piano sound especially. Also, the panning throughout is very nicely done, and I definitely recommend listening to this with headphones. I'm not very familiar with the source, but while short, the melody is sweet and pleasant to listen to. This is a little gem I'm glad I found. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted June 14, 2018 Share Posted June 14, 2018 The piano and strings lacked body, but the writing was pretty forceful. Would love to hear this done with higher-quality instrumentation to better realize the potential here. Too bad Pancake Chef disappeared; he was one of the old-school ReMixers that always merited a listen. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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