ReMix: ActRaiser 'Thy Followers'

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Just one mix tonight, as I'm fading out earlier than usual and will soon need to go lateral, but it's a good one. Actraiser's soundtrack is chock full o' sweets, but this theme and Fillmore are two of the standouts that come immediately to mind. The latter has been funkdafied by moi and technofied by McVaffe, but the former I actually covered a loooonnngggg time ago with a really weird, urban mix that I don't quite remember how I made or what compelled me to do so in such a fashion. Russell Cox, resident Finale-user and maestro of the symphonic mix action gives us a more conventional, classical take on Yuzo's tunage, incorporating additional themes as well into a well-roasted blend that is certainly closer to the original(s) in tone. Of note are the high-quality trombones and trumpets - difficult to do these in solo or ensemble fashion in even a half-believable fashion, but they're pretty smooth here. Epic horns, delicate pizzicato - the usual suspects make their appearances, and Mr. Cox takes his usual risks with cadenza segues and silent spaces that flow into new tangents. Though his craft is improving, Russell's maintained a pretty consistent (and impressive) style, and as long as his orchestral arrangements remain on par, I wouldn't mind hearing dozens of pieces in this vein. This symphonic mix is no exception, and comes recommended as well. One important note - it's late and I don't have time to double-check, but it appears that there's some clipping / static at the very end of this file, around 4'20" - if anyone can verify and if this indeed true, perhaps Russell can send me a fixed version. Might just be my audio card. Usually would check with the artist instead of posting - I'm tired :)

― djpretzel