ReMix: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 'Malicious Fingers'

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So, the DC Video Games Live meetup is drawing to an end... I've got BGC, q-pa, Bahamut, and The Bronx Rican Wii bowling behind me as I write this. This was the first OCR meetup to be staged local to my home in Fairfax, Virginia, with significant portions occurring in my very own humble abode. There was Guitar Hero ownage (RealFolkBlues is a beast), Third Impact mayhem, Darkesword schooled me in Rival Schools and I paid him back in SFA3, people played ultimate frisbee while Palpable and I chilled and discussed the finer points of software engineering and education, and I think everyone involved had a generally great time. If you're on Facebook, join the OC ReMix Facebook group and expect photos shortly... My sister and brother-in-law showed up for the Friday night VGL event, where Tommy called me on stage to deliver an OCR-sponsored gift for a Space Invaders contest, and in general for me this was the most personal meetup yet since DC is essentially my hometown. I signed the shirt of a very persuasive female Phoenix Wright cosplayer, met Christopher Tin, and preached the secular gospel of OC ReMix to the masses at the meet and greet following the concert. If you've no idea what I'm talking about, check out our forums or just go to www.videogameslive.com for info on the actual concert; though unfortunately we can't travel with them and be at every event, I've seen the concert twice now, and it's damn well worth checking out... better the second time, even, especially thanks to some excellent bonus encore performances. Unfortunately Jill and Andy couldn't be with us due to Andy's stupid appendix and its need to be removed, which has since been taken care of (I know a guy who knows a guy), but it was still good times for all involved.

Speaking of good times, I chilled briefly with Andreas Kotsamanidis, better known (and pronounced) as Snappleman, at magfest this year - cool dude. Another contribution of his to Project Chaos, this mix follows up his previous Scrambled Eggman. The mix enters with a sampling of the actual game score, complete with those lovely, satisfying explosion effects the Genesis was so eminently capable of, but things kick into higher gear at 0'55" after synth lead, drums, and of course, patented Snappleman ass-kicking guitar technology is introduced. This actually sounds more like a Castlevania track - in a good way - when the scorching lead solo comes in at 1'35". If they ever make a Guitar Hero game filled with nothing but OC ReMixes, players will be cursing the name of Snappleman as their blistered fingers attempt to recreate his wholesome goodness. Interestingly, this mix actually features more lead synth solos than noodling of the fretted variety, illustrating that Mr. Kotsamanidis is just as skillful with axes of the keyed variety. If you haven't checked out Project Chaos yet, you of course should. '07 has been a little slow thus far in getting some (very cool) projects out the door, but keep your eyes, ears, and other orifices open for upcoming albums as well.

― djpretzel