ReMix: Cave Story 'H2O'
- Game: Cave Story (Studio Pixel, 2004, WIN)
- ReMixer(s): OverCoat
- Composer(s): Daisuke Amaya
- Song(s): Living Waterway
- Posted: 2008-04-19, evaluated by the judges
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.
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 don't think i'm the target audience for this one, though I really like that flute.
Sorry dude. :-(
- OA on May 23, 2008
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
I still think that it's perfect. Unlike Path-ology.
Speechless again...:shock:
- DramaNoMore on April 28, 2008
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E9aOtfgR-OA
- OverCoat on April 21, 2008
- Thrull on April 20, 2008
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
- avaris on April 20, 2008
- artemisjaeger on April 20, 2008
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
It is good not being a 1-hit wonder anymore.
- OverCoat on April 19, 2008
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