ReMix: Final Fantasy 'Prelude(Refractive)'
- Game: Final Fantasy (Square, 1987, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Pasq242
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): Prelude
- Posted: 2000-11-02, evaluated by djpretzel
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.
- yosefu on May 12, 2009
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
- Kirie on August 14, 2006
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
I liked the echoey parts... and it was overall great..
9/10
- SakakiAzu on November 13, 2005
- Stak on October 5, 2005
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I´m just gonna stop talking...
- Bummerdude on October 2, 2005
- Dolphin on March 4, 2005
- Macotti on November 1, 2004
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
- engine_num1 on April 16, 2004
- DjSetzer on July 1, 2003
- zircon on April 23, 2003
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- MasterSword on April 21, 2003
- Gadien42 on April 15, 2003
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