ReMix: Cave Story 'H2O'

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Cave Story hotness from the one they call OverCoat:

"This song is basically 'Path-ology Take 2' so theoretically it should pass... right :P? Interesting factoid: it is track 1 from the Cave Story Remix Project. The track remixed is 'Living Waterway.'"

This is an interesting minimalist piece that's very comforting to listen to and which establishes a solid groove that develops over time. Perhaps the most salient arrangement element is the underlying ambient drone that intros and persists for the first two minutes; it's an Eno-ish texture that sort of inhales and exhales slowly and works quite nicely against cross-panned bitcrushed drums and flutey synth leads. Both melodic and rhythmic variation increase as the mix progresses, and some of the rolling hi-hat patterns towards the end are quite nice. Logically and neatly, the mix concludes with the same ever-evolving drone it begins with. The panel was sorta split on this one, with some feeling the combination of being somewhat repetitive with also being rather liberal was problematic. Jimmy struggled internally a bit with the call but came out in favor:

"This is a really habit-forming mix. it truly is. typically i'm really particular and often kind of "meh" on minimalistic mixes, but this one is kind of hitting the sweet spot. I like the vibe, and the melodic connection is definitely clear. really, considering the length of the track, i don't think this ones as repetive as it might seem, especially with the slower tempo."

For my money, the judges that approved this track did so while citing the same issues I would, but also emphasizing the same elements which more than compensate - namely, an interpretive & unorthodox arrangement, enough variation to constitute substantial development throughout, and that special something that gives the track an enveloping, warm atmosphere. This one definitely bears repeated listening, and has a deceptive amount of depth. Very cool.

― djpretzel

Discussion: Latest 14 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.

The intro pad sounds like a poorly looped good pad. I don't mind the propeller-like sound it has, and it sets the mood well. The instrumentation is pretty odd here, lots of lo-fi stuff, but it works. Listen to the background sounds here, you'll hear some pretty interesting stuff.
A little weird that it takes 2:20 before the hats come in, that actually bothers me a little. Either the hats are too loud or they should ahve been introduced earlier. The remix is also a bit too repetitive for my tastes, and seems to be missing a few patterns in the end, it just stops.

- Rozovian on February 20, 2009

I loved the flute at the beginning, but that super grainy pad at the beginning was a turn off, and that super-panned repetitive beat drove me mad. ;_;
I don't think i'm the target audience for this one, though I really like that flute.
Sorry dude. :-(

- OA on May 23, 2008

Another OCRemix by Overcoat; didn't see that one coming. Not as minimalist as your (somewhat recent) original works, but that makes for a nice change.
The lead is wonderful and somehow reminds me of 90s JRPGs. The atmosphere the song sets up is great.
Well done.

- Martin Penwald on May 7, 2008

Just to say that I still listen to this one on a daily basis.
I still think that it's perfect. Unlike Path-ology.
Speechless again...:shock:

- DramaNoMore on April 28, 2008

I'm so glad to see this mix finally accepted. :)

- Nario on April 21, 2008

Here's the original song w/ some of the game's artwork, for those who haven't heard the real song yet :/
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9aOtfgR-OA

- OverCoat on April 21, 2008

This song is stuck in my head big time. I am finding myself humming it without even realizing it. I haven't heard the original, but either way this rendition has so much charm I doubt I'll get tired of it for a while. My only complaint is that I can't really hear the ending coming, and it always makes me a little sad when it stops.

- Thrull on April 20, 2008

This reminds me of Kikuta, my favorite composer.
I am dazzeled whith the flute, especially at 0:45, when arpegios kick off.
I find no flaws on what I'm hearing.
I'm speechless...
To my ipod it goes!

- DramaNoMore on April 20, 2008

I really enjoyed the lead. Fit the mood perfectly. Something so simple yet sublime at the same time. While the song is minimalist and repetative I don't mind. It has "atmosphere" that is enhanced by the arrangement choices. Really chill stuff dude!

- avaris on April 20, 2008

I am floored by how enjoyable this is while being so minimalist. Normally when I hear songs around here with almost no instruments and a seemingly simple arrangement, it just sounds weak and uninspired. But this works very, very well. Plus your synths sound excellent and I really like the drums. This is one of the best things I've heard on this site.

- artemisjaeger on April 20, 2008

this is great!
good job man! :-P
maybe you should stop being a one hit wonder over at reunion aswell? :<
ya know you're always welcome to submit more stuff bro

- Platonist on April 19, 2008

[IMG]http://soundtempest.net/soc/imgswf/OHHHHHHH.jpg[/IMG]
It is good not being a 1-hit wonder anymore.

- OverCoat on April 19, 2008

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- Dhsu on April 19, 2008

What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.

- djpretzel on April 19, 2008

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