ReMix: Final Fantasy 'Prelude(Refractive)'

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YAYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY. People, this is a GREAT one. Fans of the Final Fantasy series should stop reading right now and just download. Well, I guess while you're downloading, I'll give you SOME impressions. It's awesome. Starting off with a beautiful ambient wind sound, newcomer Pasq242 brings in snippets of the arpeggios we all know and love . . he builds them . . . finally, the acoustic-sounding drums come in, and you think "Damn" . . . then, after keeping you waiting, anticipating, he brings in the bass. I just love this arrangement - it's a classic in my books. The drum breakdown, the processing, the usage of the original NES-type synth sound. When a ReMix is this long, I need it to be worthwhile, and with this one, I ASSURE you, it is. Bravo.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

A very nice mix to the prelude theme. the piano sound reminds me of a day at the beach for some reason. the drums are just too sooo coool. Great job

- yosefu on May 12, 2009

Stunningly beautiful intro.
The synth that comes in afterward is a little too loud for the mood setup, at least that soon.
Great drum sound, but I wish the loop was varied up a bit more early on. For being a 1xx era remix this is fantastic though, there are transitions, some creative synths, and a lot of layered percussion. The sections where the piano comes in are where it really takes off for me though. The drum and chugs added to that are extra good, awesome juxtaposition.
Basically this is only rough because of it's age. If this was done nowadays, it'd be the prelude to end all preludes. Even though Mustin's opinions of late have been ridiculous (:<), he's right in that this is one of the top 3 preludes ever.

- OA on March 17, 2009

I think this song is well done, and I enjoyed the drum solo. It's nice to hear different styles then what this theme is usally done in. A very nice remix. ^^

- Kirie on August 14, 2006

Wow, this one has really grown on me. When it comes to music from a game like the Final Fantasy series I'm usually disappointed if the remix is not orchestral, but this really captivated me.
The twinkling piano interlude is priceless and the wind sound effect creates a nice tone and mood instead of coming off as gimmicky. I really dig the inclusion of the beta sounding main riff, which has enough alterations done to it to truly make it this piece's own.
This is probably the most unoffensive song I've ever heard off of this site, as I could find myself listening to this on repeat for hours while working and not be hindered by it. Just great stuff all around. An "A" grade for sure.

- Jay-Zig on June 5, 2006

The whole thing was great!!!!
I liked the echoey parts... and it was overall great..
9/10

- SakakiAzu on November 13, 2005

The drum solo is okay, but where this piece really shines is the combination of trance with the original NES Prelude chiptune. It's definitely worth a slot on the playlist.

- Stak on October 5, 2005

That synth reminds me of "Tidus theme" from FF10, ain´t that weird? Probably not, but he sure didn´t have a drumsolo like these, and together with that piano, it sure made this one beautiful, eh? Eh?
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I´m just gonna stop talking...

- Bummerdude on October 2, 2005

IMO, this could be the best remix on the site (at least out of all the ones I've heard)! I personally liked the drum solo; it really brought power to the normally calm theme. But hey, maybe I've got no taste in music? Even if that's the case, this is one of the best mixes on the site. 10 (or more) outta 10!!! Every Final Fantasy gamer should definitely hear it at least once!

- Dolphin on March 4, 2005

Pasq242, this is an ubelievable arrangement of a classic. Im 21 years old, and remember playing the original FF on my boxy NES as a kid. I LOVE this remix, its a great remix of a great tune, it starts off slow, then the drum beat just knocks you on ur ass. It's amazing, great job, and hope to see more arrangements done by you in the future. WOW, scores a 20 out of 10 8O :D :D :D

- Macotti on November 1, 2004

(mouth wide open in awe, while drooling)
When I first heard this song that what my reaction.
It is such a kickass, professional job with only one problem, the drumbeat it's too loud to go along with the rest of the song. But every other aspect is top notch. I especially like how well the prelude mixes with the ambient sounds it's just so perfect, I just wish this aspect was more contant through the song.
Melody= 10/10
Sound FX= 8/10 (would be 10 but that drumbeat let it down)
context(repeditive or not)= 7/10 (you come to notice a lot of reapeated riffs)
orginality= 8/10 (unfortinately this remix has been done many times before but it is the best one)
Overall= 9/10

- setzertrancer on May 25, 2004

I for one did like the addition of the rock style drums. It gave a real soft song like this and make it into something new. By far the best prelude Remix ive heard by far. Like djpretzel, Bravo! :lol:

- engine_num1 on April 16, 2004

This remix is perfect 100% but it goes down to 93% becaus eof the drums if the drums are taken out it rocks one of my favourite I kept listening to this over and over and over.

- DjSetzer on July 1, 2003

I don't like the drums either. The piece is so close to being perfect, it's a shame he didn't use less piercing drums and instead went with trance or techno style drums, like Gadien said. However, it doesn't detract much from the overall arrangement and instrumentation, which appears to be flawless.

- zircon on April 23, 2003

MAN, THIS TUNE IS SICK! The beginning is mos def the BEST PART. The drums were a little much, but it don't even MATTER after that beginning. About time someone grabbed the ORIGINAL NINTENDO prelude and did something with it. It's Number 3 of all FF preludes I've ever heard.
8O

- MasterSword on April 21, 2003

What really killed this mix is the drums. Argh, it would have been the best trance ON EARTH had he used trance style drums rather than the garage-style ones he did. It absolutely kills it.. such a shame.

- Gadien42 on April 15, 2003

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