ReMix: Final Fantasy VI 'Kefka Goes Carnival'

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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.

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Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
A highly interesting piece. A friendly reminder of how annoying it was to actually fight Kefka, along with a playfully complex theme that is... Kefka. Noppz, you did one hell of a job on this one.

- Shining Mirage on June 9, 2007
Yeah! Montuno piano always gets me going... teamed with the Kefka theme... awesome! It's fun, playful, still got a little bit of darkness from the Kefka theme - but that's what the original theme is, you know? I really dig this, you've captured such a great spirit in this work! Amazing job!

- siven7 on June 9, 2007
[b]I had to create an account just now, [i]specifically[/i] for the purpose of addressing this remix. I believe I can do so with but two words; [i]bloody hysterical![/i]
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
I´m a little tired after dancing around my chair, but I´ll try review anyway.
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
Awesome remix. Along with Kefka Goes West, this is a mix I regularly listen to if I need an energy boost. I start out with West, then move onto Carnival, and soon I'm bouncing off the walls.
Oh, and that picture somehow reminds me of those Project A-Ko movies...

- Nine Ten Doh on September 27, 2005
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The perfect definition of this song. Reminds me of old Megaman/X songs.

- Zero_ on July 24, 2005
I love this remix! Although it's hard to tell it's kefka's theme for a while, This is incredibly catchy and all of my girlfriends love it. You could pick up chicks with this.

- Red Light District on May 5, 2005
FUFUFUFUFU....this is totally fun!!!! The motif is excellent. Motif, that's right.

- 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
the technical term for the emotion this track inspires is as follows:
WWWWWHHHHHHHEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!!!!!!!!

- darkarchonisme on January 12, 2005
Catchy as hell. Creative as hell. I seriously enjoy this one. And at only 3'30", it doesn't get old or repetetive. A must-download. Once again, NoppZ does not fail to please.

- Ticadrius on January 12, 2005
Played this at a new years party that had 98% old farts who didn't know Video Games existed.
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
this is kinda funny if you'll notice the anthology videos. in this paticular example Kefka is dressed and looks like a freaking CLOWN. thus making the carnival theme fit perfectly

- traviswedding on September 27, 2004
This is what I'm talking about! This is a ReMiX! Instead of being a ruined piece or something other than the piece in question this manages to make a new song out of the old, without the trademark dissonance that remixes often suffers, and still retain the feeling of the old tune. Simply the best!

- Dectilon on March 20, 2004
You know.... once it gets started... this is actually a pretty golly gosh darn good song!
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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