ReMix: Castlevania 'CastleMania'

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Uber-talented AmIEviL writes in:

I just returned from three months backpacking in Asia. Anyways, here´s a small castlevania medley of three tunes: the first and second level divided by the boss-theme. It features real strings and guitar. I played it even though Im not very good at neither, it was the first time I played the violin :D. But it ended up okay.

I'd say this is a pretty good way to come back after a three month backpacking trip in Asia (jealous!), myself. AmIEviL, famed creator of immaculate ReMixes like his amazing Mega Man 4 and FF6 works, brings us some CastleMania. Heavy hip-hop / rock, with monster death-metal guitar chugs of death, starts things off on the right foot - love some of the drum fills and the slide and hit at 1'06" on the "chorus". The funkdown synth section at 1'50" also kicks major booty, with a harpsichord-ish, phased synth and cut-in/cut-out drums and guitar hits. This segues into a reserved, beautiful organ and piano segment with very dynamic ride cymbals accentuating every beat. ReMix ends beginning with the section at 3'34", which abruptly moves into heavy rolling kick drums, double-time hi-hats, and cool chromatic detuned saw synths that end the piece (with a cool reverse cymbal hit at the end). Often, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts, and I think AmIEviL's pieces personify that saying by having dozens of memorable sections, effects, instruments, harmonies, and what have you. But it's the way he chains them together into sonic works of art that's so impressive - his previous Super Metroid ReMix also illustrated his skills for combining multiple themes into a seamless, high-quality presentation, so check it out too. Not much else to say other than it certainly comes highly recommended and is delicious dunked in milk or eaten plain :)

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

i'd have to say,and this is coming from a ceo of a large but independant record label mind u, that this is a great mix,and also a great beat that i'd probably rap wit,the one beef i do have would be that at the end,do a kind of fade out to end wit a repeat of the first part,the one wit the guitars,other than that great job man,maybe i can give u a job on my label as a producer or somethin,i really like ur style wit this mix.
Peace and stay frosty!

- Klub Kid on April 30, 2006

A very seamless transition at the point between Vampire Killer and Stalker. The song's allright, but i felt more could've been done with the Stalker theme, aside from underlying VK music. You managed to incorporate Stalker, but it wasn't completely nessecary. Other than that, Its pretty good.

- Kurokun1293 on April 18, 2006

A very nice remix that separates itself from other Castlevania remixes (that I like as well). I really like how the boss music comes in at 2:18.
As for bass, I'm no musical judge at all, so I see no need for anything else.
But many of the people's opinions here (in this thread) seem so single minded.
Guy 1: OMG! This has no bass! It sucks!
Guy 2: It doesn't need bass, it is perfect, you suck!
1: You are an idiot for thinking that.
2: You have no taste in music.
If somebody thinks that a song needs bass, then that is perfectly fine to state, and I see no reason to bash somebody just because their [i]opinion[/i] states so. But you are perfectly reasonable in saying that it doesn't need bass. I just don't see the sense behind calling somebody an idiot for thinking it does or doesn't.
I don't have a strong taste or knowledge in music, nor a strong presence here. Add on to the fact that I'm "Just another Internet personality" and what I says pretty much has little to no creditability (but if you do a Google search for me, nearly all the results are related to me). But I wish some people here would take what I said into account at least.

- Trentdaddy on October 8, 2005

I've been listening to this mix a lot recently and it still blows me away. I can't believe this remix was AmIEvil's first time playing a violin, but then there are some people with exceptional musical skills. Fantastic stuff.

- quoda on May 16, 2005

Hey, I agree that it could have used just [i]a [/i][i]little[/i] more bass...just a little. However, I don't believe that it was really necessary because this remix sounds great without more bass in it. Maybe AmIEviL figured that more bass was unnecessary so, let's give the man his props! I'm still replaying it so you know that his remix is that good.

- Art_lover on May 13, 2005

this is the kinda thing OCR is all about i think :D
as for 4 lil metroid, its great too, but i dont see the greatness in let there be light
overall a great remixer tho ;)

- FiremanJoe on April 9, 2005

Actually... The only mix of "Vampire Killer" that I've liked. After that short little violin thing, AmIEvil actually put in a melody line instead of the dissonant buzz on the original NES (that other remixers tried to mimic). Also, Blue Mage, I think this is the stage 1 theme, not the boss theme... Wicked Child's the boss theme. Chikusho Sound Team did a remix of it titled "Wickedest Child", you should check it out. But yeah, awesome mix, downloadage.

- SixthFlyingMan on March 11, 2005

This mix == ass-threateningly good. I mean that. I think I can pick the boss theme (note, I never actually played the game, so I'm assuming) and it sounds awesome. AmIEvil == knows his shit. And there's no problems with the bass - sometimes a little less bass isn't a bad thing....'sides, a subwoofer can remedy that if need be.

- BlueMage on February 22, 2005

This gem was hidden amongst the tons of files I got when I downloaded the OC torrents a few months back. I was really surprised when I heard it the first time, but then I saw it was by AmIEvil and all was explained. Needless to say, this song rocks in ways thought previously un-rockable. It's heavy, it's got superb sound quality and the live and synth parts mix perfectly. I really never noticed the lack of bass from this one, so I think it makes no difference either way. Another standout song from Mr.AmIEvil. 10/10
I love that whip noise, by the way. :)

- OchreJelly on December 22, 2004

great tune... u kno, AmIEvil is real talented... never played violin before?! wow *worships AmIEvil*
poor pathetic people... ptya, needs bass?! 8O ok, u make this remix with bass, better than AmIEvil's, and then i will tell you this needs more bass!

- Cheeszeman_ on September 27, 2004

This is really good stuff. Could be in a movie soundtrack. I like the whip. Download it.

- HumpteeFree on September 25, 2004

I don't care why you people keep thinking that "Bangin' Bass" is needed in every good song. There are too many remixes out there where some uncreative Moron just slaps a baseline on an eight bit track, and then thinks it's the greatest thing since sliced bread. Instead of shying away from the eight bit nature of the track, AmIEvil embraces it. this track could have been created in the later eight bit era. I applaud his creativity.

- DragonFireKai on August 18, 2004

Great mix. The guitar is perfect. A little bass might be needed, but I can never tell with the headphones I've got on right now. Anyways, I think it's an awesome mix.

- jessthemullet on April 4, 2004

Another memorable tune...that could use some more bass. Not a whole lot or this mix would be finished! I liked the trancy part at 3:36 and the inclusion of the whip sounds. A nice mix.

- Rapyer2986 on December 23, 2003

Good stuff, nice guitar riffs....does Castlevania justice

- dig1tal on October 28, 2003

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