Saunders Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 Phantasy Star Online 'Lobby Static' If you've read through my reviews, you'll know that I'm not a fan of static in mixes. This song is no real exception, although there isn't an abundance of loud static in the song, which is good as far as I'm concerned. Now see, this is all personal opinion but, to me, this song sounds like it's being held back. There are some parts where it seems the song is allowed to "shine through" (examples: 0:40, 1:10) but these shining moments don't last long before the song seems to be subdued again. Once again, only my opinion, but I felt as though the song would have been much better if, at 0:40 where the song was first allowed to break through, it had stayed above the static. It just feels to me that throughout the length of the song, it's struggling to be heard, to be seen. Was this intentional? Was Quinn Fox trying to portray this battle between music and static that perceive? Who knows. Personal Rating: 2/5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paix Vraie Posted July 13, 2002 Share Posted July 13, 2002 Well done... Well, being a huge PSO fan I am very bias, but I would like to express that I think the mix is excellent. I like it because there is a hidden deeper level that you have to listen closely to, and it gives me a certain feeling. It's kind of like listening to someone whisper. Though it's not the greatest remix I obviously liked it. The problem is, it is too short. It should have broken out into something more later in the mix. That would have been sweet, but it's still dece. My Rating 3.5/5 Short, but sweet. Being a PSO fan, thanks for the coverage, more please! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fyrewave Posted September 6, 2002 Share Posted September 6, 2002 forgot to install the bass. Gave my sub a much needed break but not my ears. A little more range on both ends could be useful too. good melody tho, came from good material. Not too fond of this mix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odon Posted October 3, 2003 Share Posted October 3, 2003 I dunno. I pretty much thought this was good, if a bit soft... If they'd used this in teh lobby on that game, I think it wouldave been an improvement. Kudos. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Agentflit Posted February 18, 2004 Share Posted February 18, 2004 Oh, wow. This song should see a lot more traffic, since it was just linked to from the front page of Penny Arcade. Been on my playlist for a long time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dhsu Posted February 19, 2004 Share Posted February 19, 2004 PA'd!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ledneh Posted February 20, 2004 Share Posted February 20, 2004 Well, it's not quite a Slashdotting, but it's definitely something. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kiyobi Posted July 15, 2004 Share Posted July 15, 2004 maybe it's just me, but this song is much quieter than the other OCR's i have on my list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KnockKnock Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Brilliant. This song uses colours I've never heard before, and achieves eternity in under three minutes. It defies 'music' and reaches cosmological proportions. It is not music of this Earth, but of some distant inhabited planet resembling the scapes of Dali, only with flying cars or something. The percussion track is a little over the top in terms of manipulation, but that's quite alright given how magical (in the mycological sense) this mix is. Ethereal and preternatural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Quinn X5 Posted September 9, 2004 Share Posted September 9, 2004 Thanks to all who have checked this out.... it's an older tune, but I'm glad to see that it holds up moderately well. This mix was a blast to do about three years ago, and I guess I'm still slightly proud of it... Anyway, thanks again! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jabberbox Posted December 6, 2004 Share Posted December 6, 2004 it rarely got bold or soft... just kinda in the mddle... it can be awkward at times... however, it is still good Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jordex Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 heh I've been longing for a PSO mix but I can't even tell what song this is. I can faintly here the Lobby theme in some parts but I guess that's good enough for me. The rest is all sweet fuzzy noise which I highly enjoyed! Quinn goes a bit too far on changing around melodies but this is still a great song if you're not familiar with PSO music Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mecca Posted May 4, 2005 Share Posted May 4, 2005 This WORKS. It's rare that a composer can find an alternative style (break beat in this case) and make it mix so perfectly, well done Get working on your next PSO mix! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted October 5, 2007 Share Posted October 5, 2007 Ah man, I remember this one vividly. This was around mid-2002 when I finally listened to all of the ReMixes available. At the time, this was newly posted, and when I checked it out, I found a new favorite ReMixer. In retrospect with Quinn's style, probably heavy on some looooopz, but Quinn's the best at making any drumloop fit well in the bigger picture and not seeming slapped on. He really crafts the rest of the arrangement well, and there was nothing else like it on OCR. A brief ReMix, but it definitely got me interested in not only Quinn's work, but also the Phantasy Star Online soundtracks in general. And THAT is what a successful arrangement can do. Old-school hotness. Remember to kick Rob for his evil leadoff review. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Short! But decent, despite it's length. The grooves are strong with this one, and though things sound somewhat lofi due to the effects used, it's still an enjoyable track. The bass is pushed super far back though and it makes things a bit on the weak side. Basically I think this would be a lot stronger if it was cleaned up, the bass was increased, and maybe some additional sections were added. The source is a good track, but as is, the mix is good but not great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tweex Posted October 16, 2009 Share Posted October 16, 2009 Short and sweet, bottom line. Very chilled mix in a strange way. The kick is very subtle and might use a boost, but I know this is Quinn's first addition to OCR. It still has a cool lush sound to it that I heartily enjoy. The drums getting a little repetitive, but the filtering helps a bit. Cool synth choices that give it an OCR retro feel. Since the piece is short, there's not much more to say but good job! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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