orkybash Posted June 30, 2002 Posted June 30, 2002 Final Fantasy X 'Far from Home' Well, I feel a tad guilty getting the first word in on another of my mixes, but I guess I'm the only one on the boards to get the reviews integrated for this one. Anyway, I have to say I'm very satisfied with this song. Which is funny, because it sat on my hard drive for three months with me not satisfied at all with it. So what do I do? Extend the drum loop a few measures and bump the synth up an octave for those measures. After listening to the "new" version, I think "hey, that worked, I think i'll release it now." So I did. And now it's one of the few pieces of music I've made that I listen to myself on a regular basis. Anyway, I would recommend that you download it, but then again I'm a tad biased, aren't I? Quote
Ebonyks Posted June 30, 2002 Posted June 30, 2002 Your bias is suprisingly warranted in this situation. I like this remix too. I'm trying to think of the words to describe it, but honostly, it's difficult. I often find that it's easier to write a review of a bad remix than of a good one, simply because there's more to say. The enitre thing works well together, as one whole piece, and the synth effects are very smoothly intregrated into the main piano piece. Just download this exelent remix already! Quote
Illaminus Posted June 30, 2002 Posted June 30, 2002 The first part freak me out, it seemed as a rip of Jared Husdon's Killer Instict remix, but when I heard the piano come in I was relieved. A nice music, every FF fan sould download. Quote
Nara_kun Posted June 30, 2002 Posted June 30, 2002 one of the greatest remixes i`ve heard =) keep up the goood work! btw, a part of it resembles of one saber marionette j song ;D Quote
RPGfreak7771 Posted June 30, 2002 Posted June 30, 2002 aww man, I was had a remix of this song in my head that was very similar to this! aww well. Sounds great though! I really like the synth sounds, and the bass shakes my house! Good job! Quote
ZergSpice Posted July 1, 2002 Posted July 1, 2002 All in all, I felt this piece lacked a strong presence. I enjoyed the various components of the song... all of the instruments were well utilized, there was good consistancy with the original while providing variation, etc. However, I can't help but feel a little underwhelmed by the total effect the remix impressed upon me. This is not entirely the remixer's problem, I believe that the original was very lackluster as well. However, this mix did very little to draw me in and keep me interested. The end result, I felt that this was a very beautiful, well arranged piece that simply didn't hold my attention. I certainly look forward to future remixes. Quote
ancsik Posted July 1, 2002 Posted July 1, 2002 I really hate the original for this song, its kinda plain and boring But this is good, its has the piano feel from the original, but makes it better and the background fits in really well so its not as... bad... as the original for lack of a better expression. I'd prefer this as the FFX opening, its a great remix Quote
(JEDI)Mac Posted August 1, 2002 Posted August 1, 2002 Great job here Orkybash. I think that you really captured the essence of this song. The uptempo beat went well with the song and the piano was done very well. I enjoyed this song very much. Good Job! Quote
Kureejii Lea Posted August 2, 2002 Posted August 2, 2002 Oooh, very nice. Seems to have a subtle life to it, like an underlying force... No, I'm not getting into the technical part. Great mix! Quote
AvangionQ Posted November 6, 2002 Posted November 6, 2002 Hey Illaminus, you made the mistake of thinking that this was a Killer Instincts song too, eh? When I first hear the piano come in, I was thinking ... what the hell is going on?! Then I started to actually listen to the tune ... turned out that this was a great one in the making ... IMHO, the piano was beautiful ... and once the beat kicked in ... damn! ... this song was really well done! Quote
Athyx Melodious Posted February 26, 2003 Posted February 26, 2003 nice intro maybe add a hair of delay to the strings the piano sounds could sound a little more brilliant nice addaption with the bass line I like the synth sound in the melody line around 3:00 All in all, it was nice. I would have liked a little more diversity in it. It took us to a great place in the beging, and then when the rythem track kicked in, as you can tell, there wasn't much there. It took us to a place, but held us there far to long. Kinda like driving through Montana. When it finaly changed, I got the feeling of "thank god" rather than thats a nice change. The song did have some strong points to it though. On a scale of 1-5, I give it a 3. Quote
Deryck Khusial Posted March 21, 2003 Posted March 21, 2003 sweeping ambience & piano combination, and a great beat that alleviates the fact that this is a FF mix. that electro-synth that enters around 2:07 and then the freestyling piano around 2:22 still has a hold over me. good job Quote
kosvo21 Posted April 17, 2003 Posted April 17, 2003 I thought the remix was extremely quality...I mean, the original song is kinda sparse and repetitive, even though I personally like it. The only thing I would say even approaching negative is that the piano solo should have kept going until after the octave jump, and this is only a personal opinion. I just know that, being a jazz trombone player, I would probably salivate at the octave jump to really go crazy with a solo... But overall, it was a really quality mix...Nice job.... Quote
Lulanie Posted May 11, 2003 Posted May 11, 2003 i heard this and have to say I am strongly reminded of the never ending story. but that was a good movie so nice work. makes you day dream and its catchy light hearted what can one ask for Quote
TESM_ Posted May 20, 2003 Posted May 20, 2003 Personally, not one of your best, but I must say this is one of my favs from the FF section. I really like the tempo of the whole song and it is almost 'epic' (if thats the right word) but whatever the word is, it is an overall wonderful remix. Quote
DjSetzer Posted July 1, 2003 Posted July 1, 2003 This one is great Orkybash I like how it's not dramaticly changed from the origonal and still you've made it sound 10 times better. Quote
Berrik Posted July 5, 2003 Posted July 5, 2003 Of the three FFX remixes on the site, I'd have to say this is my favourite. I actually found myself humming along to this one after a while, and I thought it was a good idea to change the melody slightly from the original in the game (with the length of some of the notes I mean, because the notes played are still the same). The whole thing flows well and everything seems to fit together, and I've listened to this one quite a few times already. I like. Quote
Brinnswf Posted February 11, 2004 Posted February 11, 2004 this is one of my favs on this site, expically the variations on the melody around 1'55 amazing stuff its very orginal yet it stays loyal to the orginal theme, you've created a paradox, ARMAGEDDON IS AT HAND! well maybe not.....but it's still a good song Quote
Subz1987 Posted February 20, 2004 Posted February 20, 2004 this piece is BEAUTIFUL! i love it. i keep listening to it. nice work there Quote
Bummer Posted October 3, 2005 Posted October 3, 2005 I´m really do love an enjoyable piano remix, so my grade gets a little affected, so here goes: THIS IS ONE OF THE BEST MIXES ON THE SITE, I LOVE THAT PIANO OF YOURS, YOUR GREAT ORKYBASH! OK, it gets much affected but it is great song, if only Tidus or someone brought a synth with them, this one could be it in the game. It´s so unfair, they can fit 267 weapons and a blitzball in their pockets, but not a synth? Quote
SakakiAzu Posted November 12, 2005 Posted November 12, 2005 Haha... you see Tidus pull out a synth as the song is playing in the background.... But on topic... This is a nice, very nice remix. I can't find anything wrong with it.... the piano changes are awesome. 10/10 Quote
I_Love_OC_ReMixes Posted December 24, 2005 Posted December 24, 2005 Amazing remix Orkybash Merry christmas!! Quote
lady zelda Posted December 31, 2005 Posted December 31, 2005 What I love about this is that you don't have to know anything about FFX to love this remix. I downloaded it a long time ago without knowing anything about the FFs and I fell in love with the remix instantly. There is something cleansing about it. Any non-gamer who has listend to this has told me how beautiful it is. I love the improvisation with the piano. Definitely makes my day! Good work, Orkybash! Quote
I_Love_OC_ReMixes Posted December 31, 2005 Posted December 31, 2005 ^That's true. And you wouldnt believe how I actually got into Chrono Trigger and Chrono Cross. It was the music, then I listend to all the remixed versions of the best Chrono T and CC tunes. Then I played both of them. Completed Trigger, AWESOME game. And currently playing Cross (very good also, but I think Trigger is better so far) Quote
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