ReMix: Ducktales 'Duck Blur'
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- Game: Ducktales (Capcom, 1990, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Star Salzman
- Composer(s): Yoshihiro Sakaguchi
- Song(s): The Moon
- Posted: 2004-12-23, evaluated by the judges
The ever-humble epitome of eloquence, Star Salzman, writes:
"Ducktales Remix!!! Moon theme! Omg!!! Enjoy, it roxors the boxors."
At least this time his submission didn't come in the format of Viagra spam; I suppose I should be thankful. I'm writing this on a laptop, wirelessly, from the lovely-but-tiny state of Delaware ("Whoa... I'm in... Delaware"), enjoying Christmas Eve Eve and what not, and (weak segue) how fitting this is, because Star's been like a musical Santa in 2004, delivering numerous gifts that would overstuff any stocking with creativity and skillz. Since the year is almost over, you're going to forgive me for having written that. Thanks. Anyways, Ducktales fans should rejoice, as Star's coverage of the ever-popular moon theme is sugary, saccharin-sweet goodness. Like his previous Fei Long mix, this isn't Star at his most innovative/experimental, but his sonic blade ain't dulled even if the style is more traditional. The theme already has a spacy, upbeat vibe, made even more exuberant with the gratuitous octave bassline, strong general offbeat, shimmering filtered analog pads, strings & string stabs, and quality, unobstrusive percussion which, while it could have been a little more interesting, is everything you'd expect, and doesn't get in the way at all. Larry really summed this one up nicely, so I'll webcopypaste at length:
"Star always does a great job of fusing electronic and "real" instruments. Here's he relies on the occasional use of some string samples to give the track a slightly epic touch that also often functions as a transition point to a change in the style. The arrangement is pretty straightforward most of the time, yet certainly expansive compared to the NES original.
Though the clap beats at the base of the mix could have varied up more when they were in effect, the overall development of the track was very good throughout. Lots of instrumental changes, along with plenty of addition and subtraction on that level as well to constantly keep ideas flowing and the presentation fresh.
The minimalist work from 3:03-3:29 was one late example of how Star kept the rearrangement ideas here viable for 5+ minutes. 3:29-3:55 also had some freestyle-type work that was later placed underneath the Moon theme for yet another new idea introduced late in the game. Overall, how you gonna hate on this? Good progression, good flow, good arrangement."
I think that sums up about everything I have to say, myself, so no point doin' the work when someone's done it for you. Hurrah for delegation, then, and a hearty huzzah for Star's Ducktales mix - sufficiently happy-go-lucky for the holiday season, and a welcome gift in any case.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Great stuff. One of my all-time favourite game themes.
Nice work!
- Mustin on May 19, 2008
- ajgunn225 on March 21, 2006
- theloafingone on March 9, 2006
- MSL on January 1, 2006
- Drakonis GTR on November 24, 2005
- CheezSamich4Hire on November 22, 2005
Nicely done, sir.
- A Gang of Field Mice on November 18, 2005
This is my favorite song from Ducktales,
and I´m delighted that someone took the task
to make a superb techno and piano remix of it.
He aimed for the stars but instead he hit the moon,
but that´s the best thing he has ever done.
THANK YOU ZALSMAN! :D
- Bummerdude on September 16, 2005
^^'
Yhoko
- Yhoko on August 10, 2005
ReBoot Fan wrote: For some reason, I was expecting this to be a remix of Here In Duckberg/the Ducktails theme song.Wouldn't qualify to get on ocr. Nevertheless, this song is better, and this remix kicks ass.
Good song though.
- Protricity on January 26, 2005
Good song though.
- ReBoot Fan on January 26, 2005
progressive19 wrote: I can't explain it, but this mix puts a smile on my face EVERY time. Thou hast verily kicked this song's ass.
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- Red Shadow on January 17, 2005
- jorgandar on January 17, 2005
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