ReMix: Mega Man 3 'The Passing of the Blue Crown'
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- Game: Mega Man 3 (Capcom, 1990, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Sixto Sounds, Steppo, zircon
- Composer(s): Yasuaki Fujita
- Song(s): Title
- Posted: 2008-06-10, evaluated by djpretzel
Juan writes:
"This is a resub. I had submitted the first remix without actually listening to the source. Yes, I'm an idiot. This time, I added some more source material and added a softer section to the song with some piano and a violin (programmed by me) and added a nice improvised piano section to the end of the song courtesy of Mr. Zircon. I also recorded the bass guitar and drums (Roland E-Drums with DFH Superior drum samples) live, though the drums did require a little bit of quantizing. This is all, of course, thanks to Steppo's original arrangement. God, I hope this one makes it..."
Awesome job of slowing down the intro theme into a rock anthem with signature Sixto guitars, flowing piano (violin's a classy touch here, too), and most excellent drummage. Sounds like the right tools were used - electronic drum pads for an excellent live input interface, triggering DFH Superior samples, some of the best out there. It's great work by everyone involved; sounds like the original arrangement was Steppo's, Juan came in for the epic rock guitar treatment, and Andy finished up with the piano bits. Mr. Aversa writes:
"I followed this mix since its inception, and really liked the arrangement concept even before Sixto got involved and gave it the full-on rock overhaul. From the guitar and drum tones to the "wall of sound" production, this mix really reminds me of Linkin Park; and hey, even if you hate 'em, you can't knock their meticulous execution.
I was very happy to contribute even a little bit to this in the form of a piano part which was, in turn, inspired by the warm piano sounds that LP uses. Fun fact: Juan had me adding some sweeping strings too before the choruses, but after I wrote them and sent the WAVs in, it turned out that they were a little *too* epic for this one."
Not a Linkin Park fan, myself... for one, they've gotta have one of the worst band names ever, right up there with Hoobastank... but I don't wanna piss off the LP fans out there, so I'll just say that while I'm not one, I can still respect both skills & production, and I certainly am digging this joint. Nice title too; appropriately dramatic. In essence, not much to complain about: 2007 was a great year for Sixto collabs, and it seems like he's deadset on making 2008 just as grand. Good work from Steppo on a VERY solid, original arrangement, as well: while people might see the names Sixto and zircon and assume this was mostly them, the initial core idea came from Steppo, for whom this is a debut mix on OCR. While the initial version was rejected, this revision is the hotness, and he set the ball rolling in the first place, so massive props there. Definitely a stylish way to make one's debut, with a couple assists from some talented vets!
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Speaking of which, I listened to the original, and I could tell that it could open the door to being too repetitive since it's a song that moved like this (ABBB...). A good many game titles move like that. Luckily, with everything mentioned above, you kept it very interesting for me. Very well done.
- Jae on June 5, 2009
Not a waste of time, but in fact the complete opposite. I love this ReMix, and it will always be one of my favorites, alongside Sonic 1: Metamorphic Rock, and other metal mixes >:D
Yes, I'm a metalhead :o
- Constromlie on May 29, 2009
it's been one of my favs since it came out, and really it's awesome.. the guitar riffs are insanely well done, but I have to say that my favorite part of this mix is the subito dynamic changes down to the piano interludes. awesome mix. well done guys
- Venus Lighthouse on April 10, 2009
- Kizyr on April 9, 2009
- Sir_Downunder on April 6, 2009
Check it out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8JiXt0w_rUg
- anthonynemer on April 5, 2009
- BlackPanther on December 19, 2008
I love the transition from the piano to the wailing guitars.
This mix is so dynamic, powerful, epic, and made of win that it drips pure awesomeness.
If you aren't downloading and listening to this song now, why aren't you?
- 42 on December 18, 2008
Great work all of you!
- StarZander on December 8, 2008
MuraRengan;468828 wrote: The song is so incredible. It wraps you within a flow that seems to tell a story or portray some kind of notion of dramatic urgency. When listening to it, I feel like I'm witnessing the finale of some astronomical event of heroism. This song feels alive.
Yeah I feel the same way. I actually got led to this song by a Super Smash Brothers Melee montage. But when I saw where it came from, I was like this doesn't even sound like a damn OCReMix. This is a really incredible piece.
- BlackPanther on October 31, 2008
- MuraRengan on October 28, 2008
- DuskyFerret on September 30, 2008
But damn this is good stuff. Already I feel a twitch as my hand involuntarily reaches for my USB controller. The mouse moves of its own accord and opens the NES emulator...what have you guys done to me?
You've made a mega man FREAK outta me.
- Cybermouse on September 26, 2008
- GenericDerrick on July 13, 2008
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