It's ironic enough that a series called Final Fantasy has had so many sequels. But when you factor in the spinoffs, multiple anime series, movie, and plethora of OverClocked ReMixes, it seems that Squaresoft's raison d'etre is probably one of the most un-Final things in the known universe. deim0s contributes further to the paradoxically-christened legend with this FF7 arrangement that I think you'll enjoy. Mixing ambient synths, sweet orchestral strings, and a very contemporary drum track reminiscent of several modern film scores, this is another piece that has a cinematic quality to it, with expressive strings (love those runs) and full mixing. I would like to have heard how this would have sounded with a bass line - something edgy and synth-based - but that's not to say it seems inadequate without one. Just curious as to how it would have changed things. A good all-piano ending rounds things out - the tone throughout the piece is very serious and dark, but because there's no solo or melodic push, it plays off like ominous impressionism rather than a direct threat (not criticism, just observation), true to a cinematic style. Recommended.
― djpretzel
Pretty expanded upon to my ears at least, this really does a nice
job of stretching out the theme over some pretty good beats.
One issue I had with the track is it lost steam too quickly, and
the second half kindof coasted off into forgettable musical
territory, culminating by the weak ending, but it started out
really good.
- OA on February 25, 2008
I'm drawn in from the beginning with the original song. It just
sets the mood. And it's interesting cuz the beat is not too heavy
like you think it would be when you're getting into it. An awesome
salute to the original. Keep it up!
- lady zelda on April 5, 2006
Quite the careful remix, it doesn´t concern the main melody that
much, it focuses more on the instruments in the back and let´s the
melody play at the back. demi0s did a different work here, I agree
that it sounds like the Matrix´s "Clubbed to death" if you take out
the beats. The drums was quite good, a little disorded, or was it
on purpose?
- Bummerdude on October 11, 2005
It Does sound a lot like Rob Dougan's 'Clubbed to Death' actually,
and not in a bad way. Gooo RD! Back to'th topic~ This is really
great. I'm usually hard to please but this needs a standing
ovation. It makes me think of the song title from Yanni, "Standing
in Motion". It pulls off being 'expansive' and floaty and humbled
at the same time superbly. Being a dancer at heart this makes me
wanna get up and just spin.
Now, onto technical notes. It seems to me that the drums are out of
place intentionally, not as a flaw although I'm sure a terribly
picky person could rat on it as one. It seems to me like he was
trying to stick with the theme of heavy reverb (as shown in the
end) and just didn't make it obvious enough that it's what he was
trying to do throughout the entire piece. Although I cannot
concieve a way to do so as I'd never choose that to critisize
about. Spaced any closer the 'plunks' in the background may've even
been overshadowed by the beat. Spaced farther? It's just another
question we'll never know the answer to.
In conclusion however, I'd have to give this my highest rating.
Though it may not be perfect tech-wise the whole feel to it is very
touching to me. This is how a remix is supposed to be. Something
that not only modifies a tune but drastically improves upon it;
especially something that was so wonderful in its original form.
EXCELLENT work.
- Jemnisimi on December 2, 2004
My first reaction to this song was thinking "Oh my god, this is the
song from the part in FF7 when ******** (biggest spoiler in FF7)".
The mood this song put me in was completely different from the game
though. The game's song was ominous, even a little scary (with
those church bells and all). This ReMix is different in that it's
more of a contemplative song. I also agree that it sounds
movie-esque and serious. It actually reminded me A LOT of the
Matrix for some reason (I think the exact song is Clubbed to
Death). That's not to say it's BAD though. I'm kind of quick to
judge (like, listening to the song once and then listening again
while writing the review), but I like this song now. The instrument
around 0:25 is really cool, and I can't get it stuck out of my
head! The ending is great, and I think it matches the dark mood of
the original song too. This song makes me wanna watch a movie. Good
job!
- JorJorMogBoi on August 18, 2003
Awesome. I downloaded this earlier, but never listened to it. Now I
can't get it off of Winamp. Hope to see more like this!
- Veovis on February 21, 2003
Any song that gets another page of sketched ideas off my pencils
needs commendation. The piece has emotion, but in a mild way -
though not as, er, "cerebral" (I guess) as I prefer. Drums are a
tad loud I think, but I don't feel an off-balanceness to them like
some others do. Nice stuff.
- Nobbynob Littlun on January 26, 2003
Yes, the drums do have a strange forwardmess to them. Regardless,
it doesn't hurt this great piece much. I was randomly going through
my collection yesterday, and apperantly, let a diamond in the rough
slip by my eyes. Great job, deim0s :)
- Ebonyks on November 10, 2002
A brilliantly put together piece.
One of demi0s' best works.
- Eccles on August 11, 2002
The strings pitched in make the song sound like it was from
something liek the Dragonheart movie, the nearly-tragic
cello/violin sound to it give it a great feel.
The drumbeat on this song sounds not bad at all, and give the song
some rythmic grounds as well as symphonic. This definitly has a
good place on my list, and a definite one as well !
- TheWired on August 11, 2002
Well, often I prefer things that are less ambiguous and vague and
have more concrete melodic content. However, this serves well as a
moody ambient tune. It would fit very, very well in a movie. Good
work.
- Old Omen on July 31, 2002
I like this remix of the song. Tho, I have to agree with the person
that said the drums are abit out of place. Other then that, I have
no complaints. The composition is good and the strings are great.
Anyways, keep up the good work.
- Avenger on July 27, 2002
very nice. its the kind of song that quiets a person and makes them
get lost in thought. i like it, and suggest anyone who likes the
orchestra style to listen to it.
- darkstar_nanakato on July 26, 2002
Well made...But I have never heard the original so I don't know how
much of an improvement or rearrangement was made. Excellent job,
but not my favorite song. :)
- Woffester on July 25, 2002
I guess I'll be the first to reply, great song, I really like what
you did to the song, I was thinking of going back and re-remixing
it the same way you did, all symphonic. But you saved me the work
:D
I really like the string work, the rhythm seems a little bit
repetitive, but the build seems really good.
However the overall effect wasn't what I was hoping for, I was
expecting.
I'll have to give the song a 8/10
great work, can't wait to hear more from ya in the future!!
~dj carbunk1e
- Xaleph on July 25, 2002
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