Disco Dan Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Tetris 'Gift from Moscow' Ok, for those of you who heard McVaffe's last Tetris arrangement, and are expecting something similar or are expecting ANYthing with a big bass funky beat, save djpretzel the bandwidth. BUT, if you're looking for an arrangement that expands upon an original in new and intuitive ways while demonstrating flexibility and an inherent grasp of music theory, get this mix. McVaffe, when not creating danceable masterpieces, has the capability to weave an intricate sonic texture that reminds you that there's more to a good remix than a funky beat and a good bassline. This is an example of the "beatless vaf" as he dubbed it. Take a listen if you want, but don't expect to dance. DC Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HaasofPain Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hmm, very interesting. As always, thank you McV! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dilbert627 Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 McVaffe on a harpsichord. HOW COOL IS THAT! Then back to a piano, then the way Tetris music was meant to be played, Russian folk style. Nothing terribly innovative, but an excellent arrangement that fits the music perfectly IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kyukei Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Hrm, think this is my first post, figured this was as good a mix as any to do it on. *grin* Anyway, McV puts out his usual high-quality remix, with some nice variations - I personally like the intro and how it segways oh-so-smoothly into the main theme, nice little build-up - on the theme that we have all come to know and love. What can I say? Kudos bigtime. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starblaze Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 YOU CAN TOO DANCE TO THIS! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kage-chan Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 The remix itself sounds great, even if it isn't reall my taste of music. I think what keeps me listening to this is that it is the Tetris music, and not that it's a mix from McVaffe. Well, somebody already said it above: don't expect the usual McV style in here. If you wanna dance, don't get it. If you like the tetris music, get it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkeSword Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Listening to this right now, I'd just like to say, FANTASTIC. Thanks McVaffe, for giving us a great eastern european sounding piece; a nice departure from the norm of Tetris mixes. You really brought out the essence of the classic Tetris melodies. Great work! ((HARPSICHORD R0X)) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Metasquares Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Very nice, like all of McVaffe's Remixes. Very different from most of the others, too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan8bit Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 Cool, it's yiddish. The piece itself is flawless and cool, but not my favorite type of music. Still, someone had to bring in da accordian. Good job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xenophule Posted November 1, 2002 Share Posted November 1, 2002 --Begin Transmission-- Starting out this piece is a little surprising. McV is usually known for really complex, kick-ass songs, but here he's gone simpler--which is very nice. I can see myself drinking tea on the balcany of my high-class house to this song while looking out over the French (or German in this case) landscape. I like the simple sound to it. The samples are high quality (I was surprised to see that it was at 192kbps), so you know it's not going to sound like a cat on crack. This piece starts out very niceley with what sounds like some sort of stringed duet, like a ballet. Very beautiful duet here. at 0'55", it starts to go into another song, and the duet continues until 1'34", where a piano takes over the melody. Very well done. Very nice piano samples here. At 1"52', it kicks up a notch with an acordian and other such "Ooomp-pah" instruments. Once again. very well done. This is one of those songs that takes the original to new heights that couldn't be reached then. This is also one of those songs that--if it were on X-Box--I would replace the original song with this one, for it is far superior. Good job, McVaffe. Glad to hear from you again. Keep up the great work. --End Transmission-- Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
matus Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 It's very cool. My dad came in and asked if it was Greek music. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OverClockedCritic Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 I have to say, it is really good. The only thing I don't really like is the theme in the begining and at the end. The piano solo needs to be longer. I do love 2:38 to 2:52.. this->needs to be longer! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MegaManFan Posted November 2, 2002 Share Posted November 2, 2002 McVaffe has both his fans and his detractors, but if you're among the former and not the latter you'll find this another A+ mix from him. It captures that Russian element of the original in a very whimsical yet completely new way. At times it's medieval, at times it sounds like the Tetris Polka. I was very pleased to see that McVaffe is back, fit, and still kicking bottom. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frobnitz Posted November 4, 2002 Share Posted November 4, 2002 Pretty good stuff, I liked the uniqueness of it, and as usual for McVaffe - very well mixed and orchestrated. There is a nice solid beat which I loved, I can't tell if i like it more or less than his other tetris remix... Oh well, thankyou McVaffe, very well done 9/10 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dev Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 Brilliant...simply brilliant. Makes me want to get up and dance actually. Glad to hear from McV again, I was gettin' worried for a while Download this one now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SsaiskK Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 didnt really fall into my genre =\ normally i enjoy mcv, but i didnt really like this one too much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JustinShaltout Posted November 7, 2002 Share Posted November 7, 2002 I liked it when the piano came in and then it went polka.. but when it first started I was afraid the whole mix would be using only the harpsichord.. brr.. nice.. wish it was dancy from the beginning to end though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Keithius Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 Very tasty - I like the style, I like the source material... mmmm yummy. Very good job on this one, I must say. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jugulator Posted November 10, 2002 Share Posted November 10, 2002 This one really kicks ass! Perfect russian melodies and harmonies, I simply love it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
neostormx Posted November 11, 2002 Share Posted November 11, 2002 I agree, this one DOES sound russian Lots of skill here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moogle! Posted December 5, 2002 Share Posted December 5, 2002 I know this is an old topic, but this song kicks ass. I like it. Of course, I'm easily amused by Russian stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimmy the Lip Posted January 10, 2003 Share Posted January 10, 2003 McVaffe's return to OCR was quite a fitting piece to announce his rearrival on All Hallow's Eave of last year. "Gift From Moscow" begins with a harpsichord playing a forty-five second introduction before going into Tetris' unforgettable title theme. The second part is then performed by a lone piano before another short intro sounds and percussion and bass join the mix. A smashing accordion picks up the lead melody from there, playing in a stunningly traditional style that makes the tune sound almost as if it came right out of Eastern Europe itself. The harpsichord picks up again with the bass, percussion, and accordion still in the background until it goes extensively into the tune played during part of the piece's intro. This Slavic-themed gift ends with the harpsichord on its own once again, slowly playing out the very last notes in a pretty, slow-tempo version of the second song from the piece's intro. "Gift From Moscow" is certainly a great tune at least for me, because I am an avid fan of Germanic and Slavic traditional music and the baroque-to-early-classical themes of that forerunner of the piano, the harpsichord. McVaffe arranged Tetris' main theme so to make it appear as if it may never have been a video game theme at all, but rather a pleasant folksong from Poland or Chzekoslovakia, and used very high-quality sounds to complete the effect. This is a terrifically splendid rendition of that unforgettable block-breaking theme, and I strongly reccommend you at least give it a try. I can almost guarantee that you will enjoy it as immensly as I did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JesustheDarkLord Posted March 24, 2003 Share Posted March 24, 2003 I know that this song has been up a while, but does anyone else hear influences from Layla? listen to the two back to back and see what you think. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Novablas Posted June 9, 2003 Share Posted June 9, 2003 NOO!! SO close to exactly what I wanted!? The accordian part just turned me off to the song, it was good but I guess not my taste. The beginning piano intro which sounded nothing like the song was very cool! Maybe shorter would've been better and the actualy song played on the piano thingy was EXACTLY MY KIND OF MUSIC. I have always loved this song ever since I first heard it playing the GB Tetris at the dentist's. Good job though! Oh yes, this is also my first review and what a song to do it on, eh? Ahh..... Listening to the song now, the way it seamlessly goes into the music from the intro....Beautiful... but ack... accordian. Overall excellent job! EDIT I'm sorry, I just realized that this is a remix and I should listen to the actual song if I wanna hear that. I didn't mean to be mean if that's the way you took it. But I don't think my post is out of the rule boundaries so I'll leave it all in. =D Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DrumUltimA Posted September 26, 2003 Share Posted September 26, 2003 I absolutely love this!!!!!!! But piano and hapsichord were from two verydifferent time periods.... Okay I'll shut up now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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