ReMix: Final Fantasy X 'BalladoftheSea'
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- Game: Final Fantasy X (Square, 2001, PS2)
- ReMixer(s): Kaijin
- Composer(s): Junya Nakano, Masashi Hamauzu, Masashi Sugawara, Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): In Zanarkand
- Posted: 2001-06-29, evaluated by djpretzel
Kaijin writes: "Basically it's an arrangement of the piano tune that's been playing at the Square booths (at various conventions like E3) and also on their Japanese "Play Online" site." Pretty cool - ReMix of a game that ain't even out yet . . and a great one at that. Over top of lush backing parts including ambient waves, we get a beautiful melody rendered first by an oboe then an electric guitar (two solo instruments that compliment one another well here). If this is any indication of FFX's soundtrack, we're in for a treat. Props to Kaijin for a ReMix and "preview" of sorts ^^
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the This mix has been unfairly usurped to make way for Zanarkand mixes
of higher production quality. I say unfairly because I really like
the treatment of the source here. True, there are creative problems
like the waves that seem to be intended for the background but
sound like they are crashing down upon you. And the instruments
show their age. But there's something about the arrangement that I
really enjoy. It's not a radical take, but it emphasises the
strengths of the melody (which is a very moving piece in its own
right) and wraps it up with some lame albeit palatable soft rock
balladry. In other words, its some nice stuff.
- Marmiduke on April 7, 2009
- Marmiduke on April 7, 2009
Very nice take on the source material, definitely takes in in a
unique direction.
- Lucentas on December 6, 2008
- Lucentas on December 6, 2008
The waves are a bit much early on, though I do suppose it is the
ballad of the sea. Great laid back soft rock on all other counts.
Nice drum fills, really classy stuff. Guitar in the second half
sounds pretty fakey, but is decently sequenced at least. The ending
was abrupt and maybe came a bit soon, but for a mix in the 300's,
this one is definitely quality.
- OA on September 18, 2008
- OA on September 18, 2008
This remix was alright, but not one of the best one I heard. This
is song can be basically split into two parts, which are the piano
and others. Instead of the sound supporting and building with each
other, they competed for attention and cancelled out each other's
sound and timbre. Also the piano part could have been stronger and
stand out since it is suppose to be the main melody. Transition
could have been worked in between part 1 and 2 of the song too
instead of going into completed silence and starting over. Overall
this remix could have been better but it is what it is ...
- Ambugers on April 24, 2006
- Ambugers on April 24, 2006
This is just beautiful. You can certainly feel the sea breeze, hear
the gentle peace of the scenery, as well as the forceful crashing
on the waves as the winds gain their strength with the amazing
guitar you got going there. What else can I say? Great job, guys.
- lady zelda on April 23, 2006
- lady zelda on April 23, 2006
This remix wins, especially the classic rock format in the second
part of the song. The original always makes me cry, this one made
me cry and want to wave a lighter above my head.
- Vertigo88 on April 23, 2006
- Vertigo88 on April 23, 2006
Yes, the waves are far too prominent in the beginning. But, I liked
the pause in the middle, and where it suddenly comes back in. The
first tim I played it, I didn't know it would juimp back in, and
wasnt watching the time... and wham! It suprosed me, pleasantly, of
course....
8.5 / 10
- SakakiAzu on November 12, 2005
8.5 / 10
- SakakiAzu on November 12, 2005
Synchrone wrote: The white noise some mention I guess is the wave sound.. although it sounds more like the plastic bags used to make the sound.
You think so too, eh? The "waves" sounds a little too much in the beginning, or at least so much that it gets annoying. However, the orchestric music in the back with some nice drums really speaks to me, and when the waves goes away, the only thing left is a nice electric guitar to spice this ballad up. This mix is a lttle sad, and those who played the game probably know why. Thanks again Kaijin, for an another well done remix. :D
- Bummerdude on October 3, 2005
This review is probably going to be exactly what everybody else has
just said but oh well. The wave/ocean sound at the start is too
loud and on my comp, I can barley hear the piano. Again overuse of
crash symbals... nice pause... good guitar...whatever. 8.5/10
- kevisco on August 30, 2004
- kevisco on August 30, 2004
The white noise some mention I guess is the wave sound.. although
it sounds more like the plastic bags used to make the sound. It's
too much in the foreround.. I'd prefer a softer, less pervasive and
if possible more realistic wave sound, mostly noticeable in the end
and beginning. It sounds like heavy waves crashing hard. Just
change that and it'll be perfect. Very good. 8)
- Synchrone on January 27, 2004
- Synchrone on January 27, 2004
Ouch, what's with the white noise? :( Apart from that it's a
fantastic mix. It just needs that white noise to go and it'd be
perfect. :)
- geekgirl101 on August 7, 2003
- geekgirl101 on August 7, 2003
Good stuff. The break is the middle is great. The start reminds me
of Chinese rock. Brings back memories... Anyways, fantastic music.
I recommend it fully.
- MASTCONNOISSEUR on June 13, 2003
- MASTCONNOISSEUR on June 13, 2003
I like this...the wind effect sounds nice throughout the mix, but
the overkill of crash cymbals is a bit much. Having just started
playing FFX (I just got Lulu, Yuna, and Kimahri), I can really
relate to this music already.
- Ingonyama on June 13, 2003
- Ingonyama on June 13, 2003
this is a good mix. the samples are there.
my one gripe is a creative one. i feel that Kaijin jumps in too soon with harmony. The melody is never really established, and as a result, i think the mix seems a little groundless. It jumps from one harmony to another, and there is no hint of what is being harmonized. blah. completely subjective, and i maintain that this is a very strong mix.
-Vig
- Vig on February 11, 2003
my one gripe is a creative one. i feel that Kaijin jumps in too soon with harmony. The melody is never really established, and as a result, i think the mix seems a little groundless. It jumps from one harmony to another, and there is no hint of what is being harmonized. blah. completely subjective, and i maintain that this is a very strong mix.
-Vig
- Vig on February 11, 2003
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