djpretzel Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProjectSpam Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 This is one of my top two favorite tracks from the album, and I'm not surprised that Hy Bound was so influenced by Hybrid - that's my favorite group. Excellent work all-around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted September 27, 2007 Share Posted September 27, 2007 Got pretty liberal in some ways, but the source was never far away here. Very creative arrangement. Some really impressive stuff, this was definitely one that caught me off guard with the project and really had me paying close attention. With the right subwoofers, those thumps would shake your house down. Excellent debut. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thrull Posted September 30, 2007 Share Posted September 30, 2007 One of my favourite remixes on the album. I especially like the use of bells. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted October 23, 2007 Share Posted October 23, 2007 Well utilized synths and a great atmosphere, it started off a little slow, but picked up very well, and at 7+ minutes, it can afford to. The source was a bit hidden (with a few obvious exceptions), but it didn't take much digging to find it right under the surface. This is a difficult mix to initially get into for a lot of people because it walks a fine line between having a lot of energy and being laid back, and it frequently goes back and forth, but the creative writing, great production, and superior attention to detail make it really rewarding if you give it a few listens. I hope in a few months when people become more familiar with this one that we'll see some more reviews on it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
big giant circles Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 very awesome song. great vibe. probably on of my favorites of the project. on another note, 4 reviews? what the hell people? show some effin love for once. quit mooching music and say thanks once in a while. geez. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moguta Posted November 4, 2007 Share Posted November 4, 2007 It's always great to see newcomers to the scene making fantastic contributions like this. I was certainly not expecting to hear such goodness from the source material, but Hy Bound came along and made Mark of the Beatsmith one of my favorite arrangements on the album. The progression -- in pace, intensity, dynamics, and the music itself -- as well as the absolutely spitshine slick production effects made this a track to truly absorb and enjoy. Here's to hoping that this gem won't be Hy Bound's one & only contribution to the site! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hy Bound Posted November 14, 2007 Share Posted November 14, 2007 Thanks for the comments guys! I really appreciate them. Truthfully, i didn't expect this to get passed or even submitted... It started out as something completely different and then got a Hybrid overhaul to it. It turned into something that wasn't quite as approachable as what I had first imagined, but I'm glad that you guys like it. And yes, I am going to be submitting more and more as time goes on. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skcoder Posted December 6, 2007 Share Posted December 6, 2007 Wow, great mix. This is my favorite in the project. It has a very unique style to it that I haven't heard anything similiar to, and I've listened to a lot of oc remix. I especially like the build up of percussion throughout the song (mainly comes in around 5.30) from the slow and softer part of the song at 3-4 mins. The different timing structure you do with that original ff7 melody removes the repetitive nature of it to a good extent. The ending piano piece at around 7.00 is icing on the cake. This song is full enough for me to enjoy and really get into the 'mood of the song,' unlike some of the remixes which only come in around 2-3mins. Looking forward to more remixes from Hy Bound! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subz1987 Posted December 24, 2007 Share Posted December 24, 2007 There is only one word that can describe this mix: EPIC This is one of my favorite mixes on the album. Amazing work, dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sansana Posted December 27, 2007 Share Posted December 27, 2007 Just like skcoder said this piece is very unique. It utilizes few styles and the potential of the base song. Extremely enjoyable Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJF588 Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Well, this'll make for a cruddy first post, but in searching for this ReMix I ran across this topic, so... On the VotL page(s), anything linking to this song (either in the .torrent or the mirror hosts), the ID3 tags (or whate'er they are) label the song with the word "Beathsmith". Seems this was corrected in the individual post here on the main site, but it's still bothersome. For the record, should I burn CDs with this typo intact, or would it be better to correct it before etching one of many greats into flimsy, cold silicon? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anosou Posted February 7, 2008 Share Posted February 7, 2008 Well, this'll make for a cruddy first post, but in searching for this ReMix I ran across this topic, so...On the VotL page(s), anything linking to this song (either in the .torrent or the mirror hosts), the ID3 tags (or whate'er they are) label the song with the word "Beathsmith". Seems this was corrected in the individual post here on the main site, but it's still bothersome. For the record, should I burn CDs with this typo intact, or would it be better to correct it before etching one of many greats into flimsy, cold silicon? Direct this question here: http://www.ocremix.org/forums/showthread.php?t=11896 Review threads are for reviews Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJF588 Posted February 9, 2008 Share Posted February 9, 2008 Ah, thanks for the redirect! Still new here and all... Guess I'd best go see if there's an 'introduction to the boards' section. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mockingbird Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 I wasn't sure about this one at first... it made the first cut, but I wasn't sure if it was something I'd want to listen to often. Then I listened to it under the headphones here at work, and changed my opinion pretty drastically. This is absolutely INCREDIBLE, in a weird laid-back-yet-ass-kicking way. The beats rock hard, with an almost understated theme on top of them, and it shouldn't work, but holy gods it does. I look forward to hearing more from this remixer. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Platonist Posted March 10, 2008 Share Posted March 10, 2008 i love this remix . perfect interpretation of the original .. very nice nice nice indeed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TJF588 Posted July 2, 2008 Share Posted July 2, 2008 *song comes on* *bells dong* *internal quasi-squees ensue* Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedFusion Posted September 17, 2008 Share Posted September 17, 2008 I srsly LOVE the hard-hitting beats in this. With only one remix on this website, you're already a definite a favourite of mine, alongside SGX, BGC and Audix. Also, on another side note, your original music is BRILLIANT: namely Bed of Knives. I'm pleased to admit that your compositional skills are just as strong as your arrangement ideas, if not stronger. Sometimes it feels like some artists in this community aren't as great as creating original melodies as they are at arranging, but you sir, I believe, are the real deal. Keep up the awesome work. I'll be very eagerly awaiting any album releases in the future. Fingers crossed. =] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jididly Posted November 13, 2008 Share Posted November 13, 2008 this mix is awesome! I've been listening to it a lot lately and right now my bro is on the phone so i'm using headphones for the song right now and its a whole new experience. I never noticed the soft bass in the background around the middle of the song. also in the beginning the beats kinda shift from right head phone to left head phone. truly epic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
K.B. Posted December 23, 2009 Share Posted December 23, 2009 This makes me want to breakdance-fight. Fear not, for that is incredibly awesome. No sacrifices. You hear it in his mixes. Hy Bound has a vision and he carries it through to the end. Nothing is wasted; not a single idea, not a 'moment' of inertia. How he manages to make so much from so little, well, that is a bit of a mystery. This is the definitive arrangement of Mark Of A Traitor. Not because no one else has bothered to remix it, rather because no one else can foreseeably top this arrangement. Barret is encapsulated in this source tune, but herein this remix is captured the shame, the regret, the determination, and the will to overcome... to erase; if you know his story, you can paint it with these notes. 4:20 sends chills up my spine, and at 4:55 the power surges. "oh crap hy bound i'm going to have to start listening now" That was from me - after I had arrived late from work and decided I'd only watch the happenings, not the listenings, of the FF4 party - not wanting to delve halfway into nostalgia. Since I'm as much a FF4 fanboy as they come, I had initially decided I'd hold off on the listening party so I could check out the entire EoB,LoR album start-to-finish. But once I saw that name it was all over. It's a mite comical that this one FF7 remix made such an impression on me that Hy Bound was forever cemented in my mind as a superlative remixer, but it's certainly not unfounded. The arrangement, the deliberate building, and the attention to detail here are immaculate. And the lattermost is both with regard to musical knowledge (layering, etc) and creative representation of the source tune. The listener expects 1:45. Not because he knows the source, but because of foreshadowing. I heard it. Listen closely and you'll hear it too. Subtle brilliance sets it up, raw energy and deliberate execution bring it home. This is one of the first tracks I recommend to those unfamiliar with the idea of vg remixes. And I still mock breakdance-fight to it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted April 15, 2010 Share Posted April 15, 2010 Kind of a love-hate relationship with this one. At first listen I thought there was very little source. I had to literally compare it to the original to find the subtleness of what is going on here. Very cool use of the source, but not necessarily accessible to everyone, if you know what I mean. Also, I think it's just a bit too long in the end, although I can appreciate the build-up throughout the song. Crazy bass, and the overall production is very good. Gotta say my favorite part is the half-time transition at 6:16. Nice work there. I like the ideas and theory behind the mix, but it's not my favorite. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OutSpoken Posted July 5, 2011 Share Posted July 5, 2011 http://reoganworks.blogspot.com/2011/05/song-of-week-35.html The author of the writeup for this track on my blog loved this. Gotta love Hy Bound's style, effects processing, and slick beats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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