ReMix: Final Fantasy VI 'Kefka Goes Carnival'
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- Game: Final Fantasy VI (Square, 1994, SNES)
- ReMixer(s): NoppZ
- Composer(s): Nobuo Uematsu
- Song(s): Kefka
- Posted: 2003-04-29, evaluated by djpretzel
Now we're talking :) While NoppZ' return after a long hiatus came with a respectable ZAMN ReMix, this is him back in true full force, with a fantastic Kefka mix done carnival-style for quite the wild ride, with the Decisive Battle theme thrown in for good measure, and a heapin' helpin' of latin piano motifs and brass hits. We don't really have too much in this vein here on OCR, and NoppZ pulls off the hybrid latin/techno sound with aplomb. It's hard not to move to this when it gets goin', which is fast - dig the piano solo nearing the third minute mark, the chromatic riffage left and right, and the emphatic ending. This just sounds like something the ReMixer had a blast making, and that energy translates into a positive musical vibe that borders on excess but never becomes chaotic, and has a lot of verve. NoppZ, perhaps a little woozy (or maybe it was just late), writes: "So yes. This is another ff6 remix with two well known and lovely themes :) and A catchy name?. yeah :) i think so. This time kefka is going....?..?..... CARNIVAAAL :) HAHA.. well im getting crazy.. I hope you enjoy this mix. Im submitting it with this mail. its like 4mb Of size!" - indeed. Well, no one ever said lucidity or sobriety via email were directly related to musical knack, and now NoppZ is a living refutation should anyone claim as such. Seriously, though, this is creative genre work in a different style we don't see often, with lovely agogo, deep kick and bass that will shake the very foundation of your living quarters, and great syncopated piano work backed up by quality brass section hits. It's just a lot of fun, without sacrificing musicality, and is pure, 100% NoppZ in every way. Recommended.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the - Shining Mirage on June 9, 2007
- siven7 on June 9, 2007
Like most of you, I was a little thrown by the title. Naturally I expected Kefka ~ Painted like a clown ~ Clowns = Circus ~ "Circus Carnival". Typical.
The results proved to be considerably more amusing than anticipated.
Kefka himself has always been comic relief for me. It's nigh impossible to take him seriously, and it becomes evident (particularly due to the fact that this is not NoppZ's ONLY Kefka title-) that the remixer agrees.
Noppz has an excellent sense of humor in his remix, and it rarely fails to crack me up.
I've noticed comments pertaining to it's repetition. It IS, to a degree, but no more so than it needs to be. I feel that not only does it work in this case, but it's absolutely necessary. (Consider how repetative many 'techno remixes' tend to be.)
Hold onto the humor, NoppZ.
-Koji [/b]
- Kojius on August 2, 2006
Great remix, Kefka is one of FF´s baddest guys I know, this remix prooves that he after all just was a bully that actually has a funny side of himself. It sounds like it´s from Rio da janeiro, a touch of brazil that gets this remix moving all over the place, even inside my leg. It won´t stop moving! 8O
Some complaints over the samples and quality in this song. I don´t care. Why?
1)Whatever the quality is or what stuff it´s made from, it still sounds great, it´s another happy remix that gives you something to smile about.
2)IT´S CARNEVAL!!! :tomatoface: :tomatoface: :tomatoface: :tomatoface: :tomatoface: :tomatoface: :tomatoface: :D
- Bummerdude on October 8, 2005
Oh, and that picture somehow reminds me of those Project A-Ko movies...
- Nine Ten Doh on September 27, 2005
The perfect definition of this song. Reminds me of old Megaman/X songs.
- Zero_ on July 24, 2005
- Red Light District on May 5, 2005
- analyticalchemist on March 21, 2005
darkarchonisme wrote: the technical term for the emotion this track inspires is as follows:
WWWWWHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
...What he said. :lol: I wanted to dance to this, seriously, but the first time I heard it I was wasting some free time while in Webmastering class...
...Dancing randomly in class might embarass you, you know. :roll:
- Stalwart Jester on February 23, 2005
WWWWWHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!
- darkarchonisme on January 12, 2005
- Ticadrius on January 12, 2005
100% of the people loved it.
This IS something you feel compelled to dance to. I recommend against driving while listening to this, as it may cause you to try and make your car dance to it. WHich is bad.
- Lyrai on January 11, 2005
- traviswedding on September 27, 2004
- Dectilon on March 20, 2004
The first 30 seconds are just garbage.... but it's like a twinky. If you can get past the icky yellow exterior, that gooey middle is just pure pleasure.
This IS a good song. It makes me dance about my apartment in my underwear - and that's always a good sign (don't tell anyone).
I like it. She's a keeper.
- Atomic Dog on July 26, 2003
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