ReMix: Ecco the Dolphin 'Dorsal Dub'
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- Game: Ecco the Dolphin (Sega, 1993, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): djpretzel
- Composer(s): András Magyari, Brian Coburn, Spencer N. Nilsen
- Song(s):
- Posted: 2000-02-09, evaluated by djpretzel
ECCO the dolphin, for the Sega Genesis, was a very strange game with very strange music . . . there was really no single melody, just kind of ambient new age / jazz stuff that changed and played constantly . . . it fit the game quite nicely, actually. I decided to do my own "DJ Shadow" style DUB remix - if you have a problem with jazz, or think songs should have a distinct melody, stay far, far away, but otherwise . . come a bit closer, and download the ECCO dorsal dub.
Discussion: Latest 14 comments/reviews; view the This brings back memories. l like how it fits with the atmosphere
of the ocean and how it really is great to listen to when you want
to relax.
- metalsnakejuice on April 12, 2009
- metalsnakejuice on April 12, 2009
Sounds like a ReMix of Opening Theme, from what I can tell. The
persistently changing melody is a bold choice and a commendable
strength of Dorsal Dub.
As others noted, the sonar is a slick touch, but I think it loses some of its mysterious vibe while other synths are in play. On the other hand, if it played three more pings at the end, the mix would wrap up on a more satisfying note.
I like the whistles (1:38 - 1:44); it's like they're calling out to the abyss. Before that, the brief minimalist lapse (1:28 - 1:31) could be a bit longer to distance itself from - and better emphasize - the rather offbeat percussion. Speaking of which, the popping drums, muted rubber band pluckings (that's what they sound like), and other percussive tidbits are a treat.
- Polo on April 11, 2009
As others noted, the sonar is a slick touch, but I think it loses some of its mysterious vibe while other synths are in play. On the other hand, if it played three more pings at the end, the mix would wrap up on a more satisfying note.
I like the whistles (1:38 - 1:44); it's like they're calling out to the abyss. Before that, the brief minimalist lapse (1:28 - 1:31) could be a bit longer to distance itself from - and better emphasize - the rather offbeat percussion. Speaking of which, the popping drums, muted rubber band pluckings (that's what they sound like), and other percussive tidbits are a treat.
- Polo on April 11, 2009
Vintage pretzel is like cold pizza or soggy cereal. Some people
love it and some people just can't get past the way it is supposed
to be eaten. Or in this case, listened to.
Would this have sounded better if djpretzel concieved this mix today? Of course. But does it sound great regardless? To me, it's hot.
I relay all the praise for the sonar sound effect; this gives the mix a gimmick, which is helpful in instantly remembering the song after it gets lost in the vast shuffle. Drums get a little spastic in relation to the keyboard melody, which is also get quite manic. At times, it sounds as though one thing is happening completely detached from the other, which throws me a little. However, then you have moments like at 1:17 - 1:45, which is just ubercool and very slick.
Being a track from the first days of OCR, this mix proves that the fun was always there, but also the quality has always been there too. This mix still sounds fresh, interesting and ear-pleasing even after 9 YEARS! And that's a tough thing to do, I imagine. Mind boggling.
- Marmiduke on February 28, 2009
Would this have sounded better if djpretzel concieved this mix today? Of course. But does it sound great regardless? To me, it's hot.
I relay all the praise for the sonar sound effect; this gives the mix a gimmick, which is helpful in instantly remembering the song after it gets lost in the vast shuffle. Drums get a little spastic in relation to the keyboard melody, which is also get quite manic. At times, it sounds as though one thing is happening completely detached from the other, which throws me a little. However, then you have moments like at 1:17 - 1:45, which is just ubercool and very slick.
Being a track from the first days of OCR, this mix proves that the fun was always there, but also the quality has always been there too. This mix still sounds fresh, interesting and ear-pleasing even after 9 YEARS! And that's a tough thing to do, I imagine. Mind boggling.
- Marmiduke on February 28, 2009
The echolocation pings for the intro and ending really set the
tone/place for this mix; they immediately tell the listener that
this is in the solitary dark depths of the ocean.
I like the lazy, laid back feel to it. Very good music to listen to while studying/reading.
It's a cool mix and worth listening to.
- 42 on December 15, 2008
I like the lazy, laid back feel to it. Very good music to listen to while studying/reading.
It's a cool mix and worth listening to.
- 42 on December 15, 2008
Pretty good ambient jazz track. Admittedly there's not a lot going
on, and it starts to sound a bit meandering. But, it still works
well as background.
I'm sort of surprised the sonar ping works so well despite being repeated for almost the entire track. The rest of the melody kind of dances around that and the percussion, so it has a pretty cohesive feel to it. All in all, it's a fun track, even if it does feel a little aimless. KF
- Kizyr on December 9, 2008
I'm sort of surprised the sonar ping works so well despite being repeated for almost the entire track. The rest of the melody kind of dances around that and the percussion, so it has a pretty cohesive feel to it. All in all, it's a fun track, even if it does feel a little aimless. KF
- Kizyr on December 9, 2008
Hmm.... this mix is a really pretty piece of keyboard work with
drums that feel like they're trying to accent the atmosphere.
There's parts in it where I feel like the drums throw me off
(mostly at the intro), and then there's parts where they're sucking
me back into the mix (from 1:15 - 2:00). After that I feel somewhat
meh about the whole piece. It's alright, but I definitely don't
feel like it's any of djpretzel's best work.
- Lint on December 7, 2008
- Lint on December 7, 2008
This is really cool. Starts with a breathing sonar ping, which is
pretty cool even on its own. Cool, soft, a little uneven tho for
something from 2000 it's still great. It's easy to find stuff to
appreciate in this, tho there are some detracting production
things. Still, it's certainly worth a listen or two.
- Rozovian on December 4, 2008
- Rozovian on December 4, 2008
I can't believe I didn't review this before. I listen to it a lot,
both because I'm a fan of Ecco and because it's a great
remix.
The EP is both played well and has a sweet sound. As OA pointed out it's a little on the dry side, but I tend to like that.
The only thing bothering me is that this is NOT dub :D Otherwise, give it a listen, it will not dissapoint.
- Another Soundscape on December 6, 2007
The EP is both played well and has a sweet sound. As OA pointed out it's a little on the dry side, but I tend to like that.
The only thing bothering me is that this is NOT dub :D Otherwise, give it a listen, it will not dissapoint.
- Another Soundscape on December 6, 2007
The sonar is a nice touch to the piece, and I like how it fits
throughout the entire song.
The song is very meandering, which isn't a bad thing, though I would have liked more of a...purpose...for lack of a better word. The song falls too much into a catagory of something I can really through into the background and ignore. From the sounds of it, however, the original music wasn't much different, so it's hard to fault DJP on that.
I like the jazz feel, and sometimes background music is nice to have. I'll keep this one.
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2007
The song is very meandering, which isn't a bad thing, though I would have liked more of a...purpose...for lack of a better word. The song falls too much into a catagory of something I can really through into the background and ignore. From the sounds of it, however, the original music wasn't much different, so it's hard to fault DJP on that.
I like the jazz feel, and sometimes background music is nice to have. I'll keep this one.
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2007
The sonar in this track gives it a somewhat underwater feel, but
everything else is a little too dry to complete the mood. There are
some pads that get the feel across, and the drum sound is good as
well.
One issue, however, is that the rhythm on both the drums and electric piano seems really uneven. It sounds more like a sloppy performance than a conscious descision, IMO. Though it is both detracting and distracting, there are a lot of elements in this mixthat are well done, especially for such an early work.
- OA on December 26, 2006
One issue, however, is that the rhythm on both the drums and electric piano seems really uneven. It sounds more like a sloppy performance than a conscious descision, IMO. Though it is both detracting and distracting, there are a lot of elements in this mixthat are well done, especially for such an early work.
- OA on December 26, 2006
The begginning is so cool I listen to just the first 10 secs then
start the song over
But I have listened to the whole song before
I sorta recognize the tune, I haven't played Ecco for about 7 years or longer
I like the drums, how they have the same rhythm as the melody
- jordex on November 20, 2004
But I have listened to the whole song before
I sorta recognize the tune, I haven't played Ecco for about 7 years or longer
I like the drums, how they have the same rhythm as the melody
- jordex on November 20, 2004
Well I like the mix, although I can't figure out for the life of me
what song it is from the game.
And being an avid fan of Ecco, (the old ones atleast.) It drives me partualy insane trying to figure out exactly what song or level this is a remix of.
Otherwise I like the mix, not my fav in the world but it works.
- cobaltstarfire on November 20, 2004
And being an avid fan of Ecco, (the old ones atleast.) It drives me partualy insane trying to figure out exactly what song or level this is a remix of.
Otherwise I like the mix, not my fav in the world but it works.
- cobaltstarfire on November 20, 2004
This mix starts with a very cool sounding sonar ping, which holds
the beat for the rest of the mix. Unfortunately, the sonar ping is
probably the best part of the mix. It's very jazzy -and if you like
jazz like me it's certainly quite listenable, and its ambiance
makes great background music. There's no real melody, the way jazz
should be. It's almost as if the tune was devised based on some
visulisation type thing watching a marble roll around while tilting
the platform its on. On the whole though, if you're not looking for
backgorund music, but rather somehting to actively listen to, this
might be a tad bit boring.
Subjective Ecco-Online-Sonar-ping-time-O-Meter:
For background music: 7.2/10
For listening actively: 5.3/10
- JamPaladin on July 2, 2002
Subjective Ecco-Online-Sonar-ping-time-O-Meter:
For background music: 7.2/10
For listening actively: 5.3/10
- JamPaladin on July 2, 2002
Ecco 'Dorsal Dub'
This is a ReMix from the CARTRIDGE version of Ecco the Dolphin, which, in my opinion, did not have memorable music. It was very scratchy and almost irritating. The Sega CD version was fantastic, though. I am not too familiar with the "dub" genre (I think it means to copy something and lose quality in the process). DJP captures the annoyance of the Genesis version's music here, only it doesn't sound scratchy. Not much of a melody, but if you listen close you CAN find one!
- Joe Redifer on May 7, 2002
This is a ReMix from the CARTRIDGE version of Ecco the Dolphin, which, in my opinion, did not have memorable music. It was very scratchy and almost irritating. The Sega CD version was fantastic, though. I am not too familiar with the "dub" genre (I think it means to copy something and lose quality in the process). DJP captures the annoyance of the Genesis version's music here, only it doesn't sound scratchy. Not much of a melody, but if you listen close you CAN find one!
- Joe Redifer on May 7, 2002
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