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[[REMIX] The Great Escape]

Perfect!

When I saw this, I literally jumped in glee. It's really good, and I liked the beginning especially. It felt like a really good song, especially the ultimate solo right right in the middle. But it's a little distorted, and it could have used a little chord in the background. You've taken my song and changed it from super rave to D'n'Bass Ultimate Rave, and I'm proud. This is great.

OpenLight responds:

Yes! I've been waiting for your review, and I'm glad it didn't fall below 9.

Trust me, I tried a lot with this song, and theres a bunch I wish I could have changed but I didn't think about it until I posted it.

Yeah, up until that solo, I was sticking pretty close to the original song. Haha. I got to that point and gave up entirely on matching each note, and I decided to just go all out in a solo. I'm glad it worked!

I'm glad I could finally make a remix for you! I've been trying to find the right song for a while, and this one just hit me suddenly.

[Passion Modified 100bpm REDUX]

Better.

Forget what Chrononaut said. This is better than the original, and you've taken it to a classical and calmer/more passionate angle, which is good- considering the song name is called Passion. Great job :P

I still don't get why it's called Passion MODIFIED, though. Can you tell me why?

OpenLight responds:

Wow, I found this review by chance. I really need to keep up on this, haha.

Thanks for the great review! I used to think this song was better also, so it's good to have some backup on that.

Anyway, this is called Passion Modified for a reason. The feel of the song made me think of times when I have changed passions or motives, and the title basically refers to when you change something major about yourself. It's deep, yes. Hahaha.

[The Fire Behemoth]

Bravo. You've come far, huh?

I don't particularly enjoy DnB, so I don't listen to many of your songs. I enjoy this piece, though. It has a catchy tune, and you added a bunch of distortions. I might not be the right guy to rate your work, but it's really good. And being given a 10 by your idol... I would faint. :P I wish WaterFlame would see my work...
Well, you did good. Everyone seems to agree. Keep it up~

-Drew

RetromanOMG responds:

Thank you, Drew. I'll be changing gears in the next few weeks, and during that time, I'll be sure to do a more "Drew friendly" song.

Also, your music's pretty awesome too.

[Swamp Run (WIP)]

I swear I've heard that somewhere...

Well, let's see. I think the piece should have a few more instruments, as I usually do. I think you should include more background chords in your music. Other than that, it's great. I think it sounds much more like a rock or R'n'B song.

OpenLight responds:

Thanks! I completely messed up the chart though so I may not add on to it. I'm thinking of letting Retroman finish / modify it, so I'm trying to find a way to send him the file.

Thanks for the review! I've gotten mixed reviews for this song, and it's usually either love or hate. Thanks for being more on the positive side, hahaha.

[I Want to Fly]

Awesome. Nice job

Well, here's my 10. This is a great piece. It's passionate and trance/techno. I would argue with the overuse of slides, but I know how much you love them and how they're kind of your style. I especially like the 1:10 part. One thing I noticed was in the guitar sync, the chords didnt match. Well, no biggie. Still a great piece.
You really hit gold here, Open.
10/10.
5/5.

OpenLight responds:

Ha, thanks! I'm really glad to know that I did something very well with this.

Wooo!

[[DN] 7 Skies- Caffeine Respray]

Too short, but good.

Trance songs are supposed to be 3-5 minutes long. With yours less than 60 seconds, we were half way through the song before the actaully tune started playing. It's great, but I wish you could have made this song longer, as it has great potential. 4/5, and 8/10 for me. Make it longer, though, and you'll be seeing full marks soon enough. Keep making music.

DanceNation responds:

Yes I agree, but actually trance songs are around 5-8 minutes long, consist of a intro build up, climax breakdown, climax, outro. This is basically just me working on specific parts of a song. (and if anything its a "demo" because of its length). I also dont like uploading full trance songs here, because there are 2 types of trance listeners here: the ones like you (few) who actually want to hear the WHOLE thing, then there are the others, who just wanna hear build up and climax, and if there is anything more they get bored and just 0. Thanks for saying its great :) It was really just a way for me to practice getting the trance pluck i want along with the pads.
Thanks tho, and mebe, if i can just get these pads figured out, I'll make a full version.

Once again, Thanks

[Beautiful Trance - O.D.]

Dude. I want to make a remix of this now.

Great tune and job by the way. I think you should cut out the beginning noises, though. The melody is fine as it is, really, no need to put in other nonsense. You might want to make the transition a little smoother, too.

I wouldn't exactly call you a DJ, but you've got a good ear. Keep making songs, and add variety. It really helps.

-Drew

Zodin responds:

Thank you :) This is a pleasing review. Maybe your right about the noises :D
The DJ Name, is generally because i've made 13 songs, and 4 remixes.
Anyways thanks again :]

[Exhale (Release)]

Has quite a tune.

Well, for a song you made without headphones I'd say you did pretty well. It has a great tune, and is a pretty merry song that could be made into a town music in a RPG. Actually, scratch that. I don't know WHAT it could be used for. It's one of those songs that needs repetitivity, and it was, in the end, another success. :P Nice.

OpenLight responds:

Haha thank you. This was originally a 1 pattern dial tone for Skype, but I liked how it sounded so I extended it.

[The First Postlude]

Some minor things, but an alright song.

Indeed, a slower paced song. It's pretty good considering your other songs are all so fast and trance/techno/rave. You could have added more instruments, I feel just a few more would complete the song and make the cruelest critic stopping at your doorstep with flowers.

OpenLight responds:

Haha, thank you. I may redo this later on, and I'll let you know if and when I start.

[Riku]

There could be better instruments.

Personally, I think the original is much better. You could do so much better; the instrument choice sounds kind of... how do I put this... putting bells or something for a song as epic as Riku's Theme just didn't sound right. I'm only rating it so high because you managed to hit (almost) every note and Riku's Theme must be one of my favorite KH songs.

BlackskullB responds:

Well ofcourse the original is loads better xD We're talking about Yoko Shimomura here, Yoko Shimomura is a god! xD
I personally kinda liked the bells, it made it a bit more mysterious think =p