ReMix:Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1995 "Green Rabbit Dreams" 4:39

It's STILL (just barely!) Xmas, and we've got a double-dose of appropriately Yuletide mixes, starting with newcomer Luke Jansen, who turns in a seasonal pop take on "Candion" from Jazz Jackrabbit: Holiday Hare 1995, which itself incorporates "Carol of the Bells" rather a lot:

"Here is my Jazz Jackrabbit remix. This was commissioned by Emmanuel EXE.

"Candion" from the PC DOS game Jazz Jackrabbit Holiday Hare 1995. I kinda just made it how I thought it should go, LOL.

I originally tried a choir as the main instrument, but it kinda didn't stand out enough, plus I had trouble with it sounding muddy. I worked hard on it. :-D"

It's getting late, so I'll let Gario do the heavy lifting:

"Oh man, this track really is something else. While the texture takes some *ahem* obvious inspiration from Carol of the Bells in the source, it does transform it into something completely different with the themes and harmonies. This arrangement, likewise, takes the source straight at first (with embellishments & improved sounds), but then develops those themes significantly in the second half, taking the arrangement to new heights.

It's an excellent piece of Christmas arranging without quite being a Christmas tune - it reminds me of something Mannheim Steamroller would do with a Christmas song (and I mean that as endearingly as possible). Great work!"

The Steamroller comparison is particularly on point, and if you're familiar with & dig their work, that'll set your expectations pretty accurately. Rexy adds:

"All in all, I see both the arrangement and production over the bar. Roll on December - it'll be appropriate to see this on the front page during the holidays. Good stuff!"

MIndWanderer chimes in (bells in?) as well:

"It's a great remix of a great remix of a great tune. This one will be going into my personal collection for sure."

Ditto all that; strong arranging & clear, straightforward-but-solid production from Luke - welcome aboard, and thanks for making our season brighter!