ReMix: Mario Kart 64 'Rainbow Snowland'

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The ReMixer writes:

"Rainbow Road was always a sort of trippy course, so I decided to make this arrangement sound a little "out there" and reverbed it out the wazoo. I've been told that it's very sleep-inducing. In fact, it's so mellow that apparently GrayLightning has taken a pretty big liking to it. So this one's dedicated to you, my New Age friend."

Dhsu gives us a laid-back (in case the above didn't convey that) solo piano arrangement of this originally peppy and energetic theme from MK64. Some interesting and more challenging decisions on where to take the chord progression at times, circa 1'25" or thereabouts, and some excellent attention to varied dynamics and especially pacing. This is, as Judge Cabrera points out, a rather slow, deliberate mix, and it certainly takes its own sweet time to say what it has to say, but this is definitely the vibe the ReMixer was shooting for, I feel - something ponderous, appropo as the score for a movie about thirtysomethings dealing with important life issues... in late Autumn. I like the risks taken and the way that, whilst remaining pretty mellow, the progression and dynamics still do some dramatic transitions and swells. Good, intelligent+emotive stuff from Dhsu.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

Proof that piano can extract emotion out of anything. Two of the most peppiest melodies from MK64 modified into something warming, touching, soothing and reflective.
Elaborate piano mixes are awesome, but there is always a great need for mixes that simply change an arrangement in such a way that you also change the way you feel about the source tune. I have thousands of memories with MK64, but this mix really allows me to focus on the deeper moments: bonding with friends and siblings, the wins, the losses, the days of the N64 and how they will never return.
Almost chokes me up. Piano can extract emotion out of anything, including me.

- Marmiduke on January 18, 2009

Most of Dhsu's stuff could put me to sleep if I let it, including this gem. If the other Mario Kart ReMixes on my playlist bring back memories of high-energy racing competitions between my sisters and I, this one reminds me of those times when I played by myself and just explored the courses, roaming around and staring in awe at the breathtaking vistas...
...Okay, so I didn't get out much as a kid.
Great arrangement nonetheless.

- Lucentas on December 6, 2008

Wow this is just beautiful. I love this piece. Thanks dhsu

- adam2 on June 19, 2007

This is absolutely heaven. I love this song and I think they should play this as a slow song for couple's. Absolutely bliss and quiet. Beautiful. I could have a fall asleep and have lovely dreams with this piece.:sleepzzz:

- Serenade on May 2, 2007

this is a nice simple piece, simple in that it is driven mostly by melody. the problem i have with it is the use of rubato and hesitation. it's unnecessary and it puts too much focus on the left hand. nice work though.

- Radiowar on April 8, 2007

Sir Arek the Absolute wrote:

Bummerdude wrote: Can´t help to get a little grumpy. Four remixes from MK64, and there´s only two tracks remixed. WHY?!
For this one, I´m a sucker for piano, so this is earcandy fer me. Very nice play, not a masterfully piano show [b]where the pianist pushes as many keys as possible during the limited time[/b](nothing wrong with that kLuTz), this was actually a calm and thoughtful pianoremix, like if it´s a movie, the main character sits on a stone and tries to remember why´s he´s still alive/ how his childhood memories was/ wondering hy only two tracks are remixed from MK64. Stuff like that.
Very careful work from one of my favorite pianolayers. Nice work Dhsu.

Dhsu could do that easily.

Yeah I know. Then there´s also Pacaud, Jayson and other pianoremixers that´s absolutely excellent.

- Bummerdude on November 25, 2005

Bummerdude wrote: Can´t help to get a little grumpy. Four remixes from MK64, and there´s only two tracks remixed. WHY?!
For this one, I´m a sucker for piano, so this is earcandy fer me. Very nice play, not a masterfully piano show [b]where the pianist pushes as many keys as possible during the limited time[/b](nothing wrong with that kLuTz), this was actually a calm and thoughtful pianoremix, like if it´s a movie, the main character sits on a stone and tries to remember why´s he´s still alive/ how his childhood memories was/ wondering hy only two tracks are remixed from MK64. Stuff like that.
Very careful work from one of my favorite pianolayers. Nice work Dhsu.

Dhsu could do that easily.

- Arek the Absolute on November 25, 2005

Can´t help to get a little grumpy. Four remixes from MK64, and there´s only two tracks remixed. WHY?!
For this one, I´m a sucker for piano, so this is earcandy fer me. Very nice play, not a masterfully piano show where the pianist pushes as many keys as possible during the limited time(nothing wrong with that kLuTz), this was actually a calm and thoughtful pianoremix, like if it´s a movie, the main character sits on a stone and tries to remember why´s he´s still alive/ how his childhood memories was/ wondering hy only two tracks are remixed from MK64. Stuff like that.
Very careful work from one of my favorite pianolayers. Nice work Dhsu.

- Bummerdude on November 8, 2005

this was one of my first downloads here at OCRemix, and still remains one of my favorites of all time. Seven thumbs-up!
Is there any chance of you releasing something resembling sheet music for this?[/img]

- DarkLink117 on March 2, 2005

The piano sounds well. This music is greatly calm. Our ears need musics thus. Good job!

- Txai on December 17, 2004

loved it, and around 3:50 I loved. this ruled!

- Jabberbox on July 31, 2004

Wow, that is great! I can't wait to hear more music from you (hopefully more piano!) :D

- kevisco on July 21, 2004

Dhsu, you are freaking amazing. You have done it again and amazed us with a piano mix. I like how you've turned trippy music into some really calm music. My only gripe is that the volume is a little low.
I give it the five lightbulbs of approval. :idea::idea::idea::idea::idea:

- Lizz on July 20, 2004

As soon as someone decides to re-render the MIDI I posted. :)

- Dhsu on June 20, 2004

I [i]love[/i] the remix, but that background hiss is really something with headphones. Any chance of an official re-release with that fixed?

- Covak on June 7, 2004

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