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[Gunstar Supermix]

The Empire Is Attacking The Natives! Save Them!

Gunstar Heroes is my favorite action game. The greatest action game of all time could only be developed by the mighty fine folks over at Treasure. Treasure, the little developer that could, and can, and still thrives today despite being a small number of thirty. Treasure, only they could manage a McDonald's liscenced game just SHY of old school gaming nirvana.

Anyway, I have to say the music in Gunstar Heroes is quite underrated. Seriously, nobody today gives Norio Hanzawa (NON) the credit he deserves! This track(area1) alone is my favorite track out of the whole collection. Nothing gets me more pumped or in the mood to kick arse than this track.

Now considering this remix, it is not as good as the original... But it's pretty creative with its usage of different chip tunes and deconstructive effort non-the-less. I prefer how the original begins with "Da-Donnn!" like bang, and then, how it builds up to the main melody with its intro. This one removes the "Da-Donnn!" bang and gives the build up notes a little more of an ambience effect. Overall, this remix is okay, and I definitely give you thumbs for recognizing genius when you hear it.

DragonCoin responds:

Thats one of the best reviews I've seen in a long time just to say =D.
I agree totally, with what your saying. I mean it'll take alot to beat the original. I just purely did this for fun because it's my hobby.

I might make a more upbeat one with the "dun dun" and upload that in the future.

Thanks for your review =D

[Underdog v2]

Now I'll Definately Bet On This Pooch...

This version is definately amped up compared to the original.

The intro was masterfully done by the way. It was expanded upon with much grace and respect to the source material. The intro in the previous version was sped through a little without much emphasis nor recognition and it only lasted 9 secs. This version lasts 17 secs and adds in a little more ambiance for the ominous chanting. In the actual opening, the chanting sounds houndish and silly and leads up to an accordion lead-in. This one on the other hand has a Burtonish/Danny Elfman-esque orchestra touch to it. This makes it seem more like a darker and sophisticated retake on the poorly animated yet charmingly cartoonish funny animal superhero.

I'm sad to say that I rather miss the delicate pizzicato that used to serve as a gentle lead in to "Speed of Lightning..." That's okay though, because the xylophone does perfectly well in its absence.

Now the part we've been waiting for, that part which we discussed in the last review. "Speed of Lightning..." has MOAR power now! Although I still sort of liked the gentle accoustic of the previous installment, the piano chords do a better job of conveying a powerful presence! (Do I hear a "thunder" sound effect? I do! Cool. Just like in the original opening!) This sound and melody paints a vivid picture of Underdog rising from the ashes, and basking in crowning moment of awesome before pummeling his would be destroyers in a wonderful turnabout fashion.

In short, you did a great job. This piece still has more potential to be even greater. It can be considered arguably better than the actual theme song. At least as an alternative revisionment. It is definately 999,000,000 X better than Disney's revisionment.

In fact, I might use this piece someday in a future project if I ever get to it. Because I feel inspired to do a masterful revisionist portrayal of Underdog in a similar fashion to how people revision Batman. You know! With better animation and everything! In fact, I might do this for other poorly animated yet redeemably charming cartoon heroes. Like Birdman, and Space Ghost, and most definately the Herculoids!
Hey, if it worked for Johnny Quest and Secret Squirrel...

Compaq272 responds:

I have clearly said in the author's comments that they are 2 thumb pianos.

[Underdog (1960s)]

I Used To Watch That Show When I Was Young!

It was that kind of cartoon that was reminiscent of Rocky & Bullwinkle. Yes, the animation was incredibly cheap and pathetic as hell, but there's something charming about the cartoon that made me like it for some reason.

Anyway, I rather enjoyed the choice of fake pizzicato for the segment in the beginning. It was a good idea since the plucked notes are rather soft and help the build-up to most epic part. The epic part you say? That would be the "Speed of Lightning! Roar of Thunder! Fighting all who rob and plunder!" part, which you did pretty well. At least I like your choice of instruments for it. However, the epic part can be brought even more justice if give it more power!

Compaq272 responds:

I originally planned that. I was going to have this, a string section or two, and the 4 pianos In the low octaves I have those strings set to. XDDDDD I'll add that in next time lol.

[Journey To Silius - Theme]

I Love This Game! The Title Screen Is The Best!

For a second there, it sounds exactly like the 8-bit audio, which would have been ungood because that would be stealing. Luckily the guitars kicked in and I'm treated to an awesome redux. i would say that your song is really great, but I'm apparently under totalitarian oppression right now. So i'm going to have to give this track a rating of average since it is double plus good. The government will apparently confiscate my items soon, so I'll have to put some faith into those pirates, and hope they churn out a bootleg that is true to the original Journey to Silias. Hmm, Should I go for MariSilias 53 or Journeying to Laf World?

Stage3-1 responds:

Haha, thanks. Yes the first few seconds are sampled directly from the NSF, just as a sort of intro. After that it's all read instruments (aside from programmed drums). This game is definitely loaded with under appreciated songs. The sound track is phenomenal as far as NES games go. Anyways keep checking back for more songs and don't be oppressed by the Chinese government.

[Turmoil - Mr Virus]

Hey, You Rap Pretty Well.

Now I don't really find this tune rather catchy, but you are good lyricist who raps rather fast. So fast, I can't keep up with what you just said. The background, although interesting mishmash of various sources, is a little too noisy for me. I know you are certainly giving it your all when spitting out words because I can hear you catching your breath at times. You also keep in the beat too, you always stop before the background chorus and you resume once it stops. So you say this is Zombie inspired? Yep, I can tell.

SucoVidya responds:

I'm glad you are able to feel the effort i put into this track.

Hopefully I will soon have something interestin and catchy to your taste in music aswell.

[side scrolling]

Might Be Need Of A More Creative Title, But...

This a pretty decent track, if a little generic in terms of melody. Use it if you are making a game that's a... Well, yeah, the title should make it pretty clear already. Platformer.

k235 responds:

thanks for the review! youre right, i spent like 5 minutes on the melody which i put on top of a rebirth track of mine which was pretty generic to start with :)

think it might also work in a side scrolling shooter a la katakis? :)

[Feedback]

Sounds Pretty Tough.

I would say that this track is fit for grade A gung ho tough guys & bad asses. Or you know, that little urchin in the leather jacket who thinks he's a big shot. Anyway, my only problem with it is that sounds like it gets cut off at the end. Otherwise, it is a really cool track and I love it.

tonezter responds:

PLEASE RELATE ME TO WTF YOU SMOKE. the first two sentences made no sense in my books.
it's cutoff because it's unfinished.

:D

[Indego_Blue [Box-Killa]]

Good Enough. Very Experimental.

So is the flash... But I don't know what to say about the flash. The sound track has a good tune. Experiments with a couple of melodic combination, and dabbles with a few scales. Sounds nice. A good use for this track would be for bgm in a short movie showcase or a demo reel.

Box-Killa responds:

Yeah it's original to say the least. The flash was like a heap of wierd shapes and stuff so thats it was kinda cool. Yay for not getting blammed! I just love the oceany arpy thing. Thanks for the review. When i make some more crazy stuff i'll inform you.

[Devil's Armies]

Well, It Sounds a Little Generic...

It definately fits in the big battle epic fantasy genre popularized by films like lord the rings. The chorus melody feels more like a lead and is to repetitive for my tastes, I'm talking about the one that starts at 0:30. I'd say fix it. The whole thing is almost indistinguishable from other tracks. The part at 3:43 I like a little though. Overall it feels a bit stale cheesy, and needs improvement, like a stronger, unique melody that starts at 0:30

masterjiji responds:

well, screw you. i spent a long-ass time making this epic, and a 6 is not a good reward.

EDIT wow sorry about that. i was pissed off already about something unrelated that day, and didnt mean to spew like that. quite honestly, i more agree with your asessment looking back.

[-__--__--_numa numa _--__--__-]

An Instrumental Rendition Of "Dragostea Din Tei."

Seriously, you do that Romanian pop band O-Zone great justice with your sped up incarnation. Replacing the vocal with a high pitched pseudo guitar, good idea. With no thanks to that lip syncing chubby kid.

Alexman159 responds:

lol you just wanted to show your knowledge of the songs real name and its appearances. this isnt a review