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OCR01134 - Sonic Adventure 2 "Knuckles' Unknown from M.C."
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This is the best track to come from this site so far this year. For the love of God, José, please keep 'em coming. -
OCR01068 - Ninja Gaiden II "In the Atrium"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I must be the only one who doesn't mind the ending. It's clear to me that from 5:25 on, it's intentionally sloppy and off-key. At least, I sure hope it is. I mean the song could have easily ended at 5:25, and silent decided to keep the ending anyway, so I would have to think it's there for a reason. But even if it's not intentionally off-key, I still liked the ending. It's very atonal, but in a good sense. The ending reminds me of Radiohead in a way, although I can't really pin down why... But ending or no, this is the best thing I've downloaded off OCR in a month. Bravo. -
OCR01064 - Final Fantasy IX "You Are Not Confined"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
This couldn't be more different from Safety in Numbers. Aside from the fact that they remix the same song, the two shouldn't even be compared. And to call this mix worthless is ridiculous. I like the track, but like other people said, it's a little too much like the original for my tastes. Nice guitar work, but the rest of the track is a little underwhelming. -
Dodongo dislikes incomplete tracks!
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Yeah, that synth bass instrument sounds a little off key to my ears too.
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OCR00945 - Metal Gear Solid 2 "Big Shell West Bristol"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Since everyone seems to be wondering about the original track, I put it up on my Angelfire site, so get it while you can, I can't keep it up for long, and I'll probably go over my transfer limit pretty quick. Metal Gear Solid 2 -- Can't Say Goodbye to Yesterday -
OCR00945 - Metal Gear Solid 2 "Big Shell West Bristol"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
No, they're from the game, it's from the song that plays over the end credits. I have the original track on my computer. And this version tops the original by a mile. I was just saying a few weeks ago how I prefer remixes of older games, because for newer games it's tough to top the original track. BenCousins sure shut my mouth. Amazing work--I agree with djp, one of the best remixes in months. EDIT: Or did you mean the samples from 2:00-3:00 and from 3:33 on? If you meant those vocal samples, then I misunderstood you, but the vocals that sing the lyrics are from the game. -
OCR00940 - Castlevania II "Simon's Symphony"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I gotta agree with SysteManiac. I liked all of Crono's stuff before this, and his vocal delivery here is top-notch, but this remix sounds a little thin. Where's the bass? The song needs bass, plain and simple. Hip-hop isn't hip-hop without some deep, pounding bass. I mean try to imagine Eres Des Points without bass. It would sound completely empty. I love the idea, and the rapping is impeccable, but I'm getting treble overdose here. -
OCR00941 - Rygar "Trippin' on Snails"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I think every remixer on this site has done at least one remix that I didn't like. Except Mazedude. He has not disappointed me yet. Amazing stuff. Yes, it's jazz, but there's this hint of something else beneath the surface that isn't jazz, but totally makes the song work. Almost like it's an industrial song disguized as a jazz song, but at the same time nothing like that. Does that make sense? Whatever it is, it works. Another excellent mix from Mazedude. -
OCR00455 - Final Fantasy VII "Fighting (7/8 Jazz Spiritual)"
Tappy replied to Ginnsu's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Just when I start to think I've heard every song on this site, this review gets bumped from the depths of the message board. I love this mix, but I'm a sucker for unusual time signatures. Some great stuff going on here. My only complaint is that it's a little long--I think if the song was made a little tighter, it would make it that much more enjoyable. And I'm pretty sure it's "Reach not into (unto?) the heavens." But I could be wrong. -
OCR00925 - Final Fantasy IV "A Chocobo's Mystic Life"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I'd like to add YPOI's Slumber Party to that list. I like smiling, so therefore I like this mix. 'Nuff said. -
OCR00924 - Zombies Ate My Neighbors "Panic of the Undead"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
Nice to see NoppZ again. He's one of the few artists that I actually have a playlist dedicated to. I like the feel of the track. Sort of like a fun-loving Haloween song in the vein of the Monster Mash (without the cornball lyrics). Personally I could have done without the weird scream sound effects, but I guess they they do enhance the whole fun Haloween vibe. I think it strikes a good balance between gothic and cheerful. Good stuff, definitely going in my NoppZ playlist. -
OCR00338 - Ninja Gaiden "Devil's Mask"
Tappy replied to Saunders's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
My, what an open-minded individual you are. This has always been one of my favorite mixes from the site. It stays true to the flavor of the original, it manages to take a completely repetative tune and keep it interesting for four minutes plus, and you can dance to it. You can't get much better than that. Great stuff. -
OCR00920 - Legend of Kyrandia "Kyrandia Medley"
Tappy replied to djpretzel's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
I couldn't agree more. I can't complain musically, it's a great remix, especially from about 2:40 on. The synch problems didn't really bother me much--I actually liked the looseness to it. But for Pete's sake guys, turn the guitar volume up a notch or two. An electric guitar should never be overpowered by a piano. I think that's a sign of the apocalypse or something. -
OCR00881 - A Boy and His Blob "Cyborg Blobby"
Tappy replied to Disco Dan's topic in ReMix Reviews & Comments
It's like... a beautiful sculpture made of used beer cans and banana peels. And I mean that in a good way. The theme from A Boy and His Blob has to be one of the most uninteresting songs in the history of videogames, but Mazedude makes it interesting. It's all the nonsense sounds I think. If someone tried to remix this song with typical samples, I don't think it would work, because the original song is such trash. But here, it works great. :gives Mazedude a ketchup-flavored jellybean: