ReMix: Streets of Rage 2 'Above Reason'

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Mr. Aversa is one busy guy. I like to think of myself as such; given myriad responsibilities here with OCR and something resembling a job and a life, along with other extra-curricular duties as assigned, I'd say that I'm a stingier judge of such status. Andy's just released his third original album, Antigravity, and redesigned his website over at www.zirconstudios.com, too. The album's of note not just because it comes from a fantastic electronica artist and OC ReMix judge, but because it features collabs with several other ReMixers, including fellow judges pixietricks and Big Giant Circles, Sir Geoffrey Taucer, and an upcoming ReMixer by the name of "Fishy". Check it out and buy a copy; proceeds go... to Andy's pocket, actually. But he's given OCR tons of great, free music, so giving back shouldn't be too unpalatable, especially considering that he pours his considerable talents into each track he makes, and had some amazing help as well. So get yourself to AA, any way you can.

Speaking of talent, tracks, free music, and help, they're all applicable here, with his latest ReMix, from Koshiro's legendary Streets of Rage 2 score. tefnek collabed and Rellik threw in some assistance too, as Andy writes:

"This is a down and dirty big beat remix of the stage 4 ("Under Logic") theme from Streets of Rage 2. It's always a blast working with tefnek who does the craziest synth, processing and automation stuff I've ever seen. Rellik contributed a bit of the beginning parts too. I was behind the organ solo. Since this was mainly done back in 2005, the sounds might be a little dated, but we all think it kicks ass anyway."

I helped with the title, which for those in the know represents some friendly DAW shenanigans, and still functions as a successful dual inversion for the oblivious amongst you. This particular song lends itself to kickass electronica renditions, as McVaffe and Mr. Yamori have proven in the past. tefnek and zircon live up to the precedent set, as to be expected, with aggressive synth textures and big block rockin' head knockin' beats. If you're a fan of the series, you might wanna check out the Streets of Rage Remake; José was playin' it all through M5 and it looked rather sweet. I could focus on a play-by-play of this mix or take you through some of its better bits, but honestly, it's in-your-face Sor2 electronica from two guys who really know what they're doing, I've said enough already, etc. Suffice it to say, it's goooood, and so is Andy's album, so check this out and then check that out, and don't come back until you have.

― djpretzel