Posted 2025-02-19, evaluated by the judges panel


Arise, chicken, arise! It's electronic, it's CJthemusicdude, it's "Zombie Chicken"!!! Nope, not sausage this time. I'm not even going to try to explain; take it, CJ:

"This is a remix of "Contra Overdrive" from Contra: Hard Corps (Genesis) & "Danger" from Out of this World (SNES).

I love the Contra: Hard Corps soundtrack. It is absolutely incredible and one of the best video game soundtracks in my opinion. I have always felt like I wasn't good enough to remix a track from this game... until recently. This source isn't even my favorite one from this game. It's like top 7, it still bops though! I also have to give a shoutout to Out of this World, a game which legit scared me when I was a kid. The soundtrack is VERY minimal, but it is lodged in the back of my cranium and while I was making this remix I thought, "Woah... that piano would make a dope bassline", and off to the races I went. Now that I've gotten myself to a more competent level, I'm gonna stretch my wings a little bit. Hope you enjoy!"

OK, this "dude"... is some kinda troll, some kinda cluckin' CAD, because his comments actually gave absolutely 0 insight into what's about to enter your ears. :-P Cooooopious voice clips & SFX flappin' audio herbs & spices all over this one. Judge Hemophiliac was ready to indulge in this bucket o' chicken:

"The best way I can describe this is silly but fun. The audio clips throughout enhance rather then detract from the piece. I will say, that last one is Game of Thrones, and I will not forget the Hound wanting his chickens. I felt like Captain America in the Avengers when I heard that: "I understood that reference".

The beat is great and carries the piece. I found the layering of the low piano notes into the bass worked very well.

When we do get to 1:45 it is more distinct from the first time through with a slightly different synth setup, and more accented kicks. [...]

Is this what we get if you somehow managed to kill a cucco in Zelda? You get Zombie Chicken?"

We would have also gladly accepted "Chicken Overdrive" as the ReMix title. :-) Judge Emunator also enjoyed the finger lickin' good premise AND production quality:

"It's hard to imagine a world where this track wasn't made without a little bit of tongue in cheek. OK, I hit the 1:45 mark [...] and I'm now convinced that CJ's tongue has gone directly through his cheek while making this. It's goofy as hell not just in the use of quotes, but even in the sound choices scan as humorous (see: the vocal-ish synth lead at :43.) The juxtaposition of the silly synth tones with heavy electro drums and bass. It's all so hysterical.

Thankfully, you're not just memeing over a half-assed production - the mixing quality is punchy and appropriate for the style [...]. It feels like something I'd want to listen to while playing Streets of Rage or Smash Bros to get me pumped up."

The lead at 2:13 was a personal highlight, just that zany, chippy energy, exactly like Emu touched on. Silly as all get out, CJ. I chuckled though, so you got me. I dunno what I heard, but it's some kinda supa-ass zombie chicken! :-D BOK BOK BOK!

Liontamer

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on 2025-02-19 23:21:53
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Sources Arranged (1 Song)


Primary Game:
Contra: Hard Corps (Konami , 1994, GEN)
Music by Akira Yamaoka,akiropito,Hirofumi Taniguchi,Hiroshi Kobayashi (I),Kenji Miyaoka,Michiru Yamane
Songs:
"Contra Overdrive"

Tags (8)


Genre:
Big Beat,Electro
Mood:
Energetic,Funny
Instrumentation:
Electronic,Sound FX,Synth
Additional:
Time > 4/4 Time Signature

File Information


Name:
Contra_Hard_Corps_Zombie_Chicken_OC_ReMix.mp3
Size:
4,473,726 bytes
MD5:
97834c0606f9d1353a905c04cf83775d
Bitrate:
218Kbps
Duration:
2:41

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