ReMix: Mega Man 3 'Gemini Salsa'
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- Game: Mega Man 3 (Capcom, 1990, NES)
- ReMixer(s): McVaffe
- Composer(s): Yasuaki Fujita
- Song(s): Geminiman Stage
- Posted: 2000-10-17, evaluated by djpretzel
McVaffe is quickly becoming one of my favorite ReMixers, not the least because he takes risks and works in a variety of disparate styles that not too many people do or can. So big props to him (but ya haven't done hillbilly or space funk yet, so THERE!). This here be a SALSA, you heard me right, a SALSA MegaMan III ReMix, certainly our first but hopefully not our last if the quality is any indicator. People, this is BADASS. Techno has it's place, Jungle and House are fine by me, but when someone can do something in a totally different style and make it work, it's a very special thing. The latin percussion, the piano riffs, the syncopation, the sonic quality, and the pumpin' bass are ALL THERE. Yeah - you'll wanna grab this one right NOW.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Barring the wrong bass note that hits twice (probably what the
other reviewer mentioned at the :35 mark), this is a super-quality
mix.
The flute is a nice lead, and the rhythm section keeps things solid and moving along. The piano is especially good, and even though the abrupt fade and lack of expansion holds the mix back, it's still stylistically a very good conversion.
I think a solo section (or a percussion solo even!) would have really improved things. :-)
- OA on April 1, 2008
The flute is a nice lead, and the rhythm section keeps things solid and moving along. The piano is especially good, and even though the abrupt fade and lack of expansion holds the mix back, it's still stylistically a very good conversion.
I think a solo section (or a percussion solo even!) would have really improved things. :-)
- OA on April 1, 2008
Of course, you know what would have been cool? If somehow it would
have been mixed with DeeJay from Super Street Fighter's theme. It
so lends itself to it.
Really liked the bass in this. Percussion does a good job too.
- KogeJoe on January 27, 2007
Really liked the bass in this. Percussion does a good job too.
- KogeJoe on January 27, 2007
This is FANTASTIC! I can't believe I haven't reviewed it until now.
Ah I'm embarrassed! :oops:
From the opening beat to the piano, I have to say I love [i]EVERYTHING[/i] in this song. The quality is excellent as is the genre. :wink: You don't have to be a fan of Mega Man to appreciate this!
- Mini Mog on January 8, 2006
From the opening beat to the piano, I have to say I love [i]EVERYTHING[/i] in this song. The quality is excellent as is the genre. :wink: You don't have to be a fan of Mega Man to appreciate this!
- Mini Mog on January 8, 2006
This is a delicious remix, It makes me thik of gemini man
sidestepping back and fourth while the blue bomber is stunned as he
slowly turns into two... and three... Mmmm It's so full of
delictable latin goodness! Nice job, you never seem to disappoint
McVaffe.
- Jimstander Drago on January 6, 2006
- Jimstander Drago on January 6, 2006
I can't believe I only heard this remix by luck! There I was
playing Mega Man 3 and Gemini Man's theme makes me want to remix
it. I just had to see if there were any other versions of the song
that I could listen too, and there it is! McVaffe, you've done it
again, I love your work, and this song is just amazing.
Now, back to learning that flute solo....
|GX
- Goten X on December 31, 2005
Now, back to learning that flute solo....
|GX
- Goten X on December 31, 2005
Very nice experiment from Vaffe that worked excellent, I adore the
little flute solo beginning at 1:22, nice. Along with the piano,
this is a remix that you can´t afford to miss. Thanks again
McVaffe.By the way, anyone for a dance? Anyone?......Fine, see if I
care!
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
- Bummerdude on September 23, 2005
This makes me wanna dance (which is bad, because I'm a terrible
dancer)! Seriously, the bass line is laid back and cool, and you
can't help but get into the rhythm. A strong mix!
- synthetic_realities on July 26, 2005
- synthetic_realities on July 26, 2005
Heh. Surprised this doesn't have more reviews. About 2 1/2 years
ago, when I had a chance to listen to all of the OC ReMixes (back
around the 700s) this was one of the mixes I really enjoyed from a
game I had never played before. Definitely a very unique vibe
relative to everything on the site, even another couple of years
after I heard it. Always chill, always quality. Definitely check it
out; McVaffe's rep is always solid.
- Liontamer on April 3, 2005
- Liontamer on April 3, 2005
The Gemini Man stage music was MADE for a salsa remix. It's also
the best stage music in the game. :) McVaffe somehow makes it
better with this mix, however.
It's strange, though, that the Gemini Man stage is the one with the famous graphical and sound glitch, where you can turn off the music. I usually utilize this glitch when I play, so I don't hear the music most of the stage. That's me, though, taking a cool glitch over cool music...
However, if it was McVaffe's song in the game, well... :D
- Shenlon on May 29, 2004
It's strange, though, that the Gemini Man stage is the one with the famous graphical and sound glitch, where you can turn off the music. I usually utilize this glitch when I play, so I don't hear the music most of the stage. That's me, though, taking a cool glitch over cool music...
However, if it was McVaffe's song in the game, well... :D
- Shenlon on May 29, 2004
0:35 is badly dissonant, and I'm sure it's not intentional.
Other than that, I love this mix. The low techno-ey kick makes it not really salsa. Also the bassline lacked some nuances that I would have included. (But hey, I'm a jazz upright bassist) Overall this is a great remix. Highly recommended.
- Longinus on January 2, 2004
Other than that, I love this mix. The low techno-ey kick makes it not really salsa. Also the bassline lacked some nuances that I would have included. (But hey, I'm a jazz upright bassist) Overall this is a great remix. Highly recommended.
- Longinus on January 2, 2004
Gemini Salsa is just too damn cool. It's just what I like in a
remix. The original song followed by some soloing.
- Rize on July 26, 2003
- Rize on July 26, 2003
My first reaction after hearing the main beat " Yessss, Hahaha".
Just after i herad it i knew that it would be a keeper. Download
now
- Sammy D on July 26, 2003
- Sammy D on July 26, 2003
Oh my god, it fits perfectly. I can't believe how fluidly it
matches the original game soundtrack. I also thoroughly enjoy the
irony that Gemini Man's stage had an ice/crystal-theme to it, and
Salsa has a fiery tempo. ^^
A job damn well done, McVaffe.
- RabidTurtle on June 8, 2003
A job damn well done, McVaffe.
- RabidTurtle on June 8, 2003
I don't know why, because it plays just fine on my computer, but
when I upload it to an RCA Lyra it goes berzerk 16 seconds before
the end of the song and skips right to the end like a badly
scratched CD. I've tried re-downloading the file, re-uploading the
song, and pretty much anything you could suggest - but the one
thing I've noticed when listening to it with the MusicMatch Jukebox
is that even though the song length shows up as 2:59 the file plays
past that to 3:00 and almost 3:01. Maybe there's an encoding error
that corrupts the playback on non Windows platforms?
- MegaManFan on March 22, 2003
- MegaManFan on March 22, 2003
Ooh... spicy! Viva la variety! ;)
When I saw the title to this remix, I couldn't wait to download it... because it then dawned on me that the Gemini Man music is more than perfect for this style remix. It's practically begging you to turn it into a smooth, Latin-esque tune... and that's exactly what you did. 8)
I like the flute as well, it's light and sounds almost playful. The strings are also light, and the bass sounds nice and 'bouncy'... the piece doesn't sound weighed down at all, which is great. :)
8/10 here... very nice, very smooth... and DJP's right, you gotta respect a guy who dares to wander outside the basic VG remix genres of 'techno' and 'ambient'. (Not that I don't like those catergories! :lol: ) Congratulations on a remix well done, Mr. McVaffe sir! :)
-Samus
- Samus Aran on November 7, 2002
When I saw the title to this remix, I couldn't wait to download it... because it then dawned on me that the Gemini Man music is more than perfect for this style remix. It's practically begging you to turn it into a smooth, Latin-esque tune... and that's exactly what you did. 8)
I like the flute as well, it's light and sounds almost playful. The strings are also light, and the bass sounds nice and 'bouncy'... the piece doesn't sound weighed down at all, which is great. :)
8/10 here... very nice, very smooth... and DJP's right, you gotta respect a guy who dares to wander outside the basic VG remix genres of 'techno' and 'ambient'. (Not that I don't like those catergories! :lol: ) Congratulations on a remix well done, Mr. McVaffe sir! :)
-Samus
- Samus Aran on November 7, 2002
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