ReMix: Mega Man 4 'Shades of Blue'

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Psychophryte's initial Perfect Dark ReMix had a lot going for it - a relatively sparse, exposed style that really let you hear each of the constituent elements of the mix, for better or worse. This brand of arranging does require above-average patches, so it's a good thing Zac's latest mix, from Mega Man 4, has a very fat, warm electric bass, jazzy low-octave flute, cross-panned acoustic guitar, some wispy analog pads, and decent drums (the one area where things coulda been stronger). The bass is panned a little too far left of center for my taste, but the bassline is groovy and the warmth and feel is dead-on. The title's very apt, as this is essentially downbeat, rockish jazz, with the flute being the clear giveaway (and also the standout element of the track - very attitudinal, mellow, and slinky). Judges did have some issues with the processing, and I'd have to agree that, while a stripped-down sound can work, a little more body & tail to the verb (but not excessive) coulda enhanced things a bit. I personally think a single good ambient synth pad - something moving and dynamic - would have formed a good soundbed and filled in the sonic gaps during transitions. Regardless, it was commented of Zac's PD mix that it grows on you with each listen, and I think that'll hold true for most listeners here as well.

― djpretzel