ReMix: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars 'Waltz of Pain'

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Quite the good solo piano arrangements we've seen lately, I must say. Turn the volume up a bit, as this melancholy waltz from SMRPG, courtesy of collective newcomers Blak_Omen and Dhsu, is recorded a wee bit low. Blak originally submitted this some time ago, but it was rejected due to lacking a certain human element. Fast forward a bit to Blak_Omen providing Dhsu, who took an interest in the piece, with the sheet music, Dhsu recording the MIDI file, and MC rendering the final output, and you've got the same very fluid, dynamic, brooding piano waltz you see here, which the judges felt addressed all issues previously cited with the original submission. Even the usually reserved or acerbic Ari Asulin wrote: "HOLY CRAP, very impressive arrangement", which has to say something. Dynamics are very aggressive here, and quiet the more pared-down portions whilst embellishing the ornate passages where the left-hand does some excellent arpeggiating, all of which is very human and emotional. This really takes the original and turns it into something deadly serious, tragic, and beautifully flowing, that you wouldn't raise an eyebrow at if it were to play on your local classical radio station in between Chopin and those high-brow ads for Jaguars and diamonds. At least I wouldn't, anyway. This probably isn't going to put anyone in an upbeat mood; it's pretty maudlin, but it certainly displays a depth of emotion, and thanks to the contributions of its original arranger, performer, and some rendering assistance from MC, the end result is truly something singular and impressive. Recommended.

― djpretzel