ReMix: Mega Man 'Cutman Sonata'

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If you know the cutman theme, you MIGHT be expectin' a bumpin techno version from our man McVaffe . . . but, in a daring defiance of all rational expectations, what does he give us? A touching sonata rendition of one of the blue wonder's better tracks, that Liszt and Amadeus alike would be proud of. The emotion, the flow, and the sound quality are all top-notch McVaffe, and the ability to turn this theme into a great solo piece for piano just screams for major props. SOMEONE has to get a younger brother, sister, or hell - even themselves to play this at a piano recital. I've heard the Entertainer so many god damn times, this would just kick ass. Thank you, maestro :)

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

Cutman's theme seems to be one of those tracks that you should only attempt in certain styles. When I saw it was called Cutman Sonata, I was cautious, but McVaffe has a way of making you enjoy things you wouldn't expect to.
I actually think it is funny just how good this is. McVaffe has taken something fast-paced and energetic, and turned it into an sonata. And it works beautifully.
This track for me is a statement to what OCR are about. Take a remix, and give it your own personal flair. No other remix does that quite as well as this one. Not sure if I can give any higher praise than that. One of the best mixes on the site that I have heard thus far.

- Willrock on December 18, 2008

another ocr classic!
i've been enjoying this FULLON since the beginning!
you should make another megaman sonata NOW ;)

- Platonist on September 29, 2008

Excellently arranged and played, however in terms of the recording, I felt the left and right hands were panned too far apart! Like, really too far!
Great job otherwise!

- RePENT on October 8, 2007

Wow, Mega Man played with piano, great. Does anyone have the sheet of the song? I can't find it :cry:.

- raphabiker on May 23, 2007

GREAT piano work though.

- KogeJoe on January 24, 2007

Didn´t think the cutmantheme would be this good in piano. I adored the ending where the speed for once increased and bursted out with a few second pianosolo.
Thank ye one again, thy excellent remixer known as Vaffe.

- Bummerdude on September 22, 2005

i must be an idiot =]
i tried playing by ear and thought i've gotten it down until i compared what i was playing to your sheet music. thanks a lot...im going to try memorization this weekend.
this is touching ;_;

- luminoire on August 26, 2005

I'm glad you enjoyed it. Nice to know that my transcription efforts weren't wasted. And yes, it requires some effort to play. I'm still working on the latter half.

- DFuzzy1 on August 7, 2005

DFuzzy1 wrote: It has finally arrived. Four and a half years after its arrival, and after many requests for sheet music, I finally decided to do something productive over the summer by transcribing McVaffe's wonderful piece of work. Get your greedy little hands on it by visiting his website.

You did a great job. I was trying to play it this afternoon (and failing miserably), and it refreshed my mind on how well a job McVaffe did. Short and oh so sweet (note no 'but,' the length in no way detracts from the song).

- watkinzez on July 31, 2005

It has finally arrived. Four and a half years after its arrival, and after many requests for sheet music, I finally decided to do something productive over the summer by transcribing McVaffe's wonderful piece of work. Get your greedy little hands on it by visiting his website.

- DFuzzy1 on July 15, 2005

Well...not technically a sonata by its form, but that's hardly anything to hold against this magnificent piece. Once again, McVaffe's accute sense of piano style puts this at the top.
Whether you're a MegaFanatic like me or not - or the kind of person who does or doesn't listen to or mind classical music - it's undeniable that McVaffe is a very skilled musician, and this tune proves it. With the light opening, fluid melody, and the occasional, light-hearted jest, this should be required listening for both the OCREMIX enthusianist and the musically-inspired. I honestly don't think I can garnish enough praise on it :D , especially since so many of the Mega Man games are regularly riddled with accompanying techno-beats whose remixes don't stray very far from the original (despite the wealth of excellent remixers like DiscoDan, AE, etc.). McVaffe really went above and beyond with this one.
BTW, if you find this to your liking you also might want to check out McVaffe's MM3 Gemini Salsa remix of Gemini Man's stage.

- X on September 25, 2004

Another one of McVaffe's classics right here. Expertly done piano, not too quick or slow. 'Tis a shame more people aren't as into piano as myself. ^^

- Corporal Eschebone on August 24, 2004

Wow, im amazed. It was really calming and relaxing, awesome work

- Chizniz on August 17, 2004

that's it! I MUST learn to play the piano.
the most elegant of all instruments
the instrument known to capture the players very emotion.

- Jabberbox on July 30, 2004

I need sheetmusic to this badly. I'm playing this very slowly - and I want to get this learned for my father's second wedding. If [i]anyone[/i] can help me, you'd make me a very happy man.

- Lupus on May 27, 2004

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