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[chaos_Leader]

Okay, I just started learning the Logic Express program for one of my classes, and it's freaking awesome! Which means I can now start making slick arrangements/remixes of my favorite video game music, just like those guys on Newgrounds.

This below is just a rough start, after I got some synth instruments squared away and got to work on the tracks. I was still figuring out the program as was doing this. I'm making the completing of the piece my final project for this class, and I hope you guys will like it as well.



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Stay tuned, there's gonna be a heck of a lot more where this came from.

[R3dFiVe]

I like this

[chaos_Leader]

But wait, there's more...



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It's starting to come together now.

[StarKid117]

well done CL I enjoyed that

[Luminous-red]

The music you made is really good, its a catchy tune that puts the overall mood of what is to be expected from the series, hope to hear more from you.

[chaos_Leader]

thanks for the responses guys! I'm really glad you liked it, but I'm my own worst critic, and am compelled to make yet more alterations, until it's finally done.

Did a few more tweaks: Added another synth instrument. Made a second drum track (now there are two seperate "kits" at work).

Still have a bunch of things to: Create awesome bass solo. Flesh out the bridge portion with a little more meat (0:43-0:54). Refine the drumbeat. Extend. Add bells/whistles. Think of more things.



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I'm having way too much fun puting this together btw .

[FoxMcCloud]

Keep up the good work!!

[Wolf Fang]

Pretty cool! I'm looking forward to seeing more.

[myu]

Pretty good. I'm not the best judge of music, but I listened to it several time and I keep feeling like the change at 44 seconds was kind of jarring. No idea how you would change it, but I figured I'd throw it out there.

Also, you should probably link to the artists whose pictures you're using.

[chaos_Leader]

myu, on 21 February 2012 - 10:53 PM, said:

Pretty good. I'm not the best judge of music, but I listened to it several time and I keep feeling like the change at 44 seconds was kind of jarring. No idea how you would change it, but I figured I'd throw it out there.

That's the part I'm calling the "bridge" (I'm not sure what Hajime Hirasawa called it when he first composed it), but you're right, it is jarring, and in a way it's sort-of meant to be. Mostly what I'm going to do about it is get the rest of the ensemble to support bridge's through-line as it charges though the musical anomalies in that bit, so it doesn't sound quite like a grandstanding solo. Definetly going to add some bass support to it, and tweak the drumbbeat there also.

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Also, you should probably link to the artists whose pictures you're using.

Good idea... and done

[Prince Elite]

I think this qualifies for an

AWESOME!!!!!!

[chaos_Leader]

Prince Elite, on 22 February 2012 - 02:50 PM, said:

I think this qualifies for an

AWESOME!!!!!!

I'll see your AWESOME!!!!!! and raise you one EPIC!!!!!!

(AKA: here is the latest progress on that Corneria arrangement)



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Things I still need to do:

- Make awesome bass solo. I know, I've been procrastinating it
- Tweak small details
- Mix the tracks together more smoothly
- create ending

[Luminous-red]

i like the progression of it so far, love the part that comes after the first minute, it gets more and more "epic" as the song progresses, and to me it gets the feeling of adventure, i look foward to see it whith the bass solo added, also, i also like the way it ends, but i also want to see how you plan to end it , in any case, i think this song is really good, you do have cool composition skills.

[chaos_Leader]

At Last! I've Finally Finished the thing! [Insert maniacal laughter here]



Image is by JECBrush of DeviantArt: http://jecbrush.devi...llery/#/d4i84jk

I really started getting into some irregular rhythm things later. I think I'd have to attribute that bit of inspiration to Pat Metheney, one of my all-time favorite musicians, who's known to make irregular rhythms, and make them mesh together beautifully. (had to cut some stuff down too, since the project calls for a composition between 2-3 minutes)

Anyways, enjoy!

[chaos_Leader]

I've started on a new Star Fox music Remix project! This one will combine the tracks from Meteo and Corneria from StarFox 64 into a single, intense militaristic styled track. Below is the initial demo that I've just barely scratched the surface on.



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Much more on this coming soon.

[Wolf Fang]

^ That was pretty cool! I'm looking forward to the finished product.

[Luminous-red]

That`s nice!, i like your remixes, and it`s interesting to hear how you develop each track step by step.

[thunderflare]

Simply amazing, I need to show some of my non-starfox friends this.

[-Fox McCloud-]

wow, your work is just simply amazing. Wish I had music talent.

You should do a metal gearish sounding one, just a suggestion.