ReMix: Earthworm Jim 2 'Wormaphobic Disorder'

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Protricity actually submitted this a long time ago, but placed it on a server that was unavailable for awhile (Rob's vacation, yo) - glad to finally get it, as it's a synthfest with guitar, choir, and a general aura of electro-funkitude. It's worth the download JUST for the R2D2 breakdown at 2'25", which really does conjure images of tha little droid getting jiggy with his funky self and perhaps trying to lay down a mean rap. Very precise control and programming on filtered synth pads (love the quick release effect / gating) and undulating, hefty synth bass. There's a fake ending and a clear break into a separate section that the piece ends on, as well. Dig the rapid fire distorted drum break, and both endings are working for me. Makes me think of more dramatic source material than Earthworm Jim 2 - more like a swordfight or getaway chase or something - but when things are polished and presented with style, I ain't complaining. Good stuff, and not exactly what one would have expected given the title and game, from Mr. Asulin. Recommended.

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

Nice atmosphere with a good beat, the track builds pretty well, but seems pretty BG for my tastes. I need a strong melody to be completely committed, and eventually one comes in, so that's cool. There is plenty of awesome textural and structural changes going on throughout, and though I think I'd like a bit more bass, the song always stays engaging.
This would be really great chilling music, but that treble end keeps drawing me in, making it a little more active listening. Very interesting tactic though.
Ending was good as well. Overall a gem from the era of tracks it came from.

- OA on October 7, 2008

Well, this mix brought up some old memories of me getting frustrated during Puppy Love....But I digress. This mix is really good, I thought it fit well with the EJ formula. Ah, Anything but Tangerines is my favorite song, so this does justice to it. Good job Protricity!

- Darkmetamorphasis on January 10, 2006

very nice! i wouldn't mind hearing a bit more of the main melody though.

- Alianger on July 17, 2005

This remix is different of the other works from Prot. I think that this is your simpler remix. This is not the best work from Ari. But the piano and the guitar make a good arrangement.

- Txai on January 6, 2005

This is absolutley fantastic. Another remix I love from a game I never played.
The tempo to this one is a tad perfect, and it just gets better and better, to a great conclusion.

- NeOmega on September 11, 2004

Nice job remixing a hard track (the "Anything But Tangerines" theme) with some inspired synths and a surprisingly danceable sensibility. Great stuff with this one -- highly recommended!

- Royal Sovereign on July 15, 2004

Holy.
FREAK.
This is gonna be Jeremy Soule all over again.
(Must remix more EWJ2).

- Dhsu on April 9, 2004

This is some great stuff!! (yes this is really Tommy).
Keep up the AMAZING work everyone! I freakin' love this site!!
Protricity is the MAN!!
Tommy Tallarico
President, Tommy Tallarico Studios, Inc.
President/Founder, G.A.N.G. (Game Audio Network Guild) [[url]www.audiogang.org][/url]
Host, writer, co-producer, The Electric Playground & Judgment Day television shows
Executive Producer/CEO, Video Games Live

- Tommy Tallarico on April 9, 2004

Lately I can't seem to get this song out of my head...and it's a good song...I just wish there were some more remixes or any, for that matter...from all the EWJ games...

- xamgis on December 19, 2003

i played earthworm jim on my friend's sega before and i liked how the levels were mostly underground and caves. with that said, the lead melody in this is cool. it's got an endless quality that makes me feels like i'm exploring in the darkness. the choir synth at the end adds to the dark feel as well

- DeryckAK on November 25, 2002

:o
Rock on! This is a little piece of techno heaven. Like tasty pie.
(OK, so that was a pretty stupid analogy.)
Nevertheless, the sheer variety and and quality consistent throughout this piece definitely made it a winner.

- Asterin on November 12, 2002

yay! i absolutely love earthworm jim and this remix, and i love that its long and completely varied, it actualy sounds like 3 different things to me, into the first minute it remindes me of tenchi backround music, the second part remindes me of lunar 1 music, and the third is all its own heh i talk to much lalalalala
long live jim!

- ISO900 on November 9, 2002

One word for this mix - Godly. Yup yup, it's incredible. For one, it's the exact type of things I like. Good electro sounds, smooth flow from one point to another. Not only that, you'd hafta play EWJ2 to understand how well this mix adds to the original theme. And considering this is my fave theme of the game, it's just perfect. Excellent work, Prot.

- ZeroRyoku on September 17, 2002

Protricity. This name say all. He is one of my favorite remixers so it is clear that this remix is one of the best!
9/10 (1=worst; 10=best)

- Hamu-Sumo on September 13, 2002

I've been waiting a very, very long time for this. A good remix of the first stage music of EWJ2. Protricity pulled this one off immaculately. I'm sure some woulnt enjoy this as much as if they had played the game, but having owned and beaten the game, I really, really like this mix. There's nothing I would advise you change, either.
****1/2

- Moggie on September 13, 2002

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