ReMix: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 'Dream Pipe'
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- Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 2 (Sega, 1992, GEN)
- ReMixer(s): DarkeSword
- Composer(s): Izuho Takeuchi, Masato Nakamura
- Song(s): Race Results, Special Stage
- Posted: 2004-02-27, evaluated by the judges
Mr. Ansari, recently appointed to the judges panel, isn't actually a big fan of the original special stage music from Sonic 2 that this latest ReMix of his covers, but for not being too into it, he's made quite an enjoyable, sugary sweet techno pop arrangement that's injected with a good dose of musical prozac and has had a melodic botox treatment such that it always smiles - but not in that scary, fake, real estate agent way, but rather in a lighthearted, jubilant, unobjectionable fashion. GL writes:
"The vibe throughout is nothing short of happy, uplifting and celebratory. Instrument selection is perfect. I especially love the piano and bells. This is especially obvious in one of my favorite sections around 1:20. Transition points throughout are silky smooth. At around midway the best section with the bass and bongo/congo appears. Really great work there. The bass and drumwork is consistently good and appropriate throughout. "
The instrumental section is indeed quite nice, and the running cross-panned arpeggios do a good job of adding to the multi-layered, very full sound. Nice string intro, too - good way to start things out. This isn't especially risk-taking, and relies on the same proficiencies and methodology Shariq has displayed and employed to previous success, but you can't fault an approach that works, and I imagine those clamoring for coverage of the source material should be quite pleased, as well as others into happytronica and Sonic musics in general. Great, solid work with a lot of substance to it.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the The breaks in the main melody are CRUCIAL and I'm very glad they were included. The mix teeters on the edge of repetitive ear-strain just as one of those classy flavour changes are injected. Love the Latinesque cue. It introduces a "Hey, anything goes, bitches" feel, but doesn't feel alien or out of place at all.
Perfect pacing and some really nice creative decisions made. I hope that doesn't sound too patronising. Regardless, some great mixage.
- Marmiduke on February 4, 2009
The other half is because it's an awesome, cheery mix.
- Lucentas on December 6, 2008
I heard nothing reminiscent of Ice Cap or NiGHTS in this piece, although the care-free sound, I think, would mesh well with NiGHTS as stage music. The one thing that I heard parts of in this mix was another mix of DarkeSword's, Just a Little More (Prime Edit), although I believe that to be a mere similarity between the tunes of both pieces as brought out by Darkesword and not intentional.
Overall, a prime specimen of remixing, and a tribute to what video game music has the potential to be: free-standing and enjoyable, even to people who have never heard the source. Bravo, Darkesword. Bravo.
- Hirosuke on August 17, 2008
A totally new chord progression that, I think, gives an old melody an entirely new feel. I like the mix-in of the option screen and what the mixer did with that as well.
New mix, but still preserves that continuous feeling from the special stage. Excellent work.
- KogeJoe on January 29, 2007
Oh and starting at around 2:11 does me in something beautiful. The piano the PIANO!! YESSSSSS THE PIANO! FAAAAABBBULLOUUUSSSSSSS
- SillyJayJo on October 25, 2006
Excellent, just absolutely excellent.
The choice for instruments was perfectly decided and the melody just won't quit until you're bobbing up and down like a 5 year old high on E-numbers. If SEGA ever decide to make a next-gen Sonic game with Sonic 2's style of special stages, then I'd recommend this track above all else. Great job Darke, this is one to remember =D
- camelchild on May 26, 2006
Veggie wrote: Is there something from NiGHTS into Dreams on this track? It's seriously making me think of NiGHTS 8O
No, there isn't.
- DarkeSword on May 20, 2006
- Veggie on May 20, 2006
- Pip is uh..... on March 11, 2005
- EvilRyuAlpha on October 1, 2004
- RoboticNinjaZombie on June 18, 2004
Anyway, this is an awesome ReMix that makes you feel all "warm and fuzzy" inside. I like the techno-ish sounds and stuff. (You can tell I know a lot about ReMixing.) This is probably one of my favorite ReMixes.
- SmartOne on May 26, 2004
- Narcos on May 26, 2004
I _Never_ thought this would hit a remix, but i can only say, since ive heard it, its never been off, i even play it when i play games online, which i once again _never_ do, truly a enjoyable remix, very nice work =)
10/10
- Whitey on April 7, 2004
- Julio Jose on March 24, 2004
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