Saren's Prayer

by Mazerdude
album BadAss: Boss Themes

Weekend Remix: Indoctrinated Sounds

Song: Saren’s Prayer
By: Mazerdude
Based On: Saren From Mass Effect
Original Composers: David Kates, Jack Wall, Richard Jacques and Sam Hulick 

It’s time to jump through a Mass Relay for this week’s Weekend Remix. Maybe it’s the effects from last week’s remix, but I’m rummaging through some villain vibes. So OC Remix’s BaddAss: Boss Themes has been playing in my MP3 player for the past couple of weeks, with of course a few tracks getting the repeat treatment.

Among those is Mazerdude’s amazing Saren’s Prayer. Based off the character theme from Mass Effect, this remix manages to stick to the Turian’s awesome air, while also keeping things fresh.

Saren’s Prayer plays like a galactic death march, as the tribal percussion drums in a militant rhythm. And with the synths sounding downright sinister, you’d think that Reapers were just around the corner.

You can download BadAss here to get your bad guy remix fix.

Until next weekend… GO Party!

Wrath Of Frieza

by TWE Shellshockr

Weekend Remix: You Will Know His Wrath

Song: Wrath of Frieza
By: TWE Shellshockr
Based On: Voices And Soundbytes from Dragon Ball Z, Hulk Hogan, and Star Fox 64.
Original Composers: Linda Young (Voice Actress) Issac Marshall (Voice Actor)

Welcome, mere earthlings, to another edition of The Weekend Remix. Sorry if I seem a bit rude, but I guess you can chalk it up to being inspired by Dragon Ball Z’s evil alien Frieza.

While Frieza may have served as the catalyst for Goku to make that awesome ascension to Super Saiyan, he also serves as the backbone for TWE Shellshockr’s bouncy beat.

Simply put: this song is just fun. Shell’s repetitious voice bytes perfectly compliment the song’s vibe of a basement party anthem. Yet, there’s also a sense of aggressiveness, thanks to the fanfare blasting horns, that gels with the voices, especially as Frieza fiercely telegraphs his declaration.

If you’d like to hear more from TWE Shellshockr, check out his YouTube page or SoundCloud.

Until next weekend… GO Party!

King of Fighters XIII 'One-Hit KO (Bye Esaka Mix)' OC ReMix

by WillRock
album http://ocremix.org

Weekend Remix: Neo Max Mix

Song: One-Hit KO (Bye Esaka Mix)
By: WillRock
Based On: Good Bye ESAKA From King Of Fighters XIII
Original Composers: Iku Mizutani, Makoto Suehiro, Tasuku Mizutani, Tetsuhiro Ogawa, Tomonao Niiya, Toshihiko Hiraguchi

Put the fight gloves on because this week, we’re pulling a remix based off of SNK Playmore’s King Of Fighters XIII. While the sublime Good Bye ESAKA was a rocking tune in the original game, it seems to get a bit of a flashback feel from WillRock.

The remixer spins ESAKA through a swirling circle of 2D beat-em-up and Neo Geo synths, recalling the early techno sounds of Streets Of Rage’s Yuzo Koshiro and Gecko Yamori. He seems to also pull from their professional sounds. This is simply a song that would easily felt at home on any of the earlier King Of Fighters.

If you’d like to hear more, check out OverClocked ReMix’s latest album, Apex 2013:Straight To The Top. With remixes based on songs from titles like Super Street Fighter IV: Arcade Edition, Super Smash Bros. and of course, King Of Fighters. Perfect for all your virtual beat downs.

Until next week… GO Party!

American Dad (Stelio Kontos remix)

by Blubeatz

Weekend Remix: They Call Him Stelio

Song: American Dad Stelio Kontos Remix
By: Blubeatz
Based On: Stelio From American Dad
Original Composer: Walter Murphy

It’s an American trip to Langley Falls for this edition of The Weekend Remix. In the American Dad episode, “Bully For Steve,” Stan finally got his just deserts from bullying his own son, when the infamous Stelio Kontos came back to once again wreck havoc.

The menacing Greek bully appeared for a moment to cause hell for Stan, providing a brutal yet hilarious scene in the series. This wouldn’t have had the same impact without Stelio’s theme blasting from his boombox. I mean, who has their own theme music playing while causing chaos on the playground?

It’s simple: The guitars and horns play while a chorus repeats Stelio’s name, occasionally shifting a few notes up to heighten the tension. But there’s something hypnotic about it, which probably makes it tailor made to serve as a sample in a hip-hop beat.

Besides a bit of rework on the guitars and strings, and the addition of some powerful hip-hop drums/percussion, there isn’t too much that’s changed. And this proves two things: Stelio’s theme was made for this remix and Blubeatz has an incredible ear to make it all work.

To hear more from Blubeatz, just click here.

Until next week… GO Party!

Batman

by Johell

Weekend Remix: The Dark Knight Dances

Song: Batman (Johell Remix)
By: Johell
Based On: A Dark Knight From The Dark Knight 
Original Composer: Hans Zimmer

First off, Happy New Years! And welcome to the first Weekend Remix of 2013. Last year featured some monster remixes based off of some popular series and characters. And this week’s is no different.

In fact, we might need the Bat-Light for this one, though, folks.

Remixer Johell decided to bring Hans Zimmer out for a night in a high-popping Gotham club by surrounding A Dark Knight’s modern-symphonic sound with house techno beats and rhythms. Instead of slowly brooding along like the original, Johell’s version speeds things up slightly with just enough club atmosphere to dance in the shadows of a DJ booth. The end result is surprisingly catchy.

Audio-wise, Batman hasn’t been this fun since Prince’s sounds on Tim Burton’s version of the iconic character.

If you’d like to hear more from Johell, you can visit here.

Until next week… GO Party!

Sakura (Hot Thigh Mix)

by SPASM
album Street Fighter Alpha 2: Da Soundz of Spasm

Weekend Remix: Schoolgirl Deep Beats

Song: Sakura Hot Thigh Mix
By: Spasm
Based On: Sakura’s Theme From Street Fighter Alpha 2
Original Composer: Tatsuro Suzuki

Before we move forward, sometimes it’s important to look at back. 2013 is knocking on the door, and for this week’s remix, we’re pulling from the past.

In 1998, Viz Media released Street Fighter Alpha 2 Underground Mixxes: Da Soundz of Spasm. Not only was it one of the first times a fully arranged Japanese album got an official release in the U.S., but for a lot of people, it was probably also an introduction to video game remix music. Mixxes takes some of the themes found in the Street Fighter Alpha 2 and dips them into the pools of drum and bass, jungle, trance and hard techno.

What’s great about the album is how each theme seems to fit in whatever music genre playground they visit. Whether it’s Dan’s Theme jumping around like a neon-lit dance party, or Dhalsim’s Theme truly feeling like it’s part of a trance-y meditation, each remix fits.

The album opener, which uses Sakura’s Theme, is probably one of the more experimental tracks when you consider that there’s another remix dedicated to the schoolgirl brawler that seems much more closer to the original.

Still, the song takes Sakura through some experimental drum and bass beats, and there’s no shortage of energy and bounce found from the original. The familiar melody meshes sublimely with the new mix, and the addition of soundbites from Ryu’s number one fan help reinforce its roots. Simply put, this track is fun new ride anchored by the original.

If you’d like to hear more of this album, you can still find it floating around online through various stores. In the meantime, check out Dan’s Old Skool Mix.

Until next year… GO Party!

The Simpsons - Main Theme (Kiwistar Remix)

by Kiwistar

Weekend Remix: Well This Ain’t Shelbyville

Song: The Simpsons Main Theme (Kiwistar Remix)
By: Kiwistar
Based On: The Simpsons Main Theme
Original Composer: Danny Elfman

Eat My Shorts and show Milhouse some love, because this time we’re visiting Springfield for the Weekend Remix.

I would never expect The Simpsons theme — probably one of the most recognizable openings in television today — to experience some type of electronica makeover. But that’s exactly what happened with Kiwistar’s remix. And boy is it a fun trip.

Somehow, Kiwistar managed to blend in some neat jungle jazz with the bright original opening, almost as if it was all naturally meant to come together. The song begins with its own unique groove with no clue as to how the opening is going to fit into this audio puzzle.

But when that familiar melody does manage to slide in, you can’t help but admire how seamless the transition is.

Trust me when I say that this remix is just “Excellent.”

If you’d like to hear more from Kiwistar, click here.

Until next weekend… GO Party!

Spanish Jitters (Jungle Jitter GBA)

by David Wise feat Robin Beanland
album Donkey Kong Country 3 :Double The Trouble!

Weekend Remix: We Can’t Stop Here, This Is Kong Country Part 2

Song: Spanish Jitters
By: David Wise And Robin Beanland
Based On: Jungle Jitter From Donkey Kong Country 3 GBA
Original Composer: David Wise

This week, we’re taking one more trip through Kong Country for the Weekend Remix. In case you didn’t know, OC Remix just released their third Donkey Kong album, Donkey Kong Country 3: Double The Trouble!, a collection of remixes based off of Donkey Kong Country 3.

This time, we’re featuring Spanish Jitters, an almost RARE case where the original composers decides to remix their own song. 

David Wise was the original composer for Donkey Kong Country, Donkey Kong Country 2, and also composed the GBA version of the game. Couple that work with Robin Beanland, whose work has also included Donkey Kong Country and Goldeneye, and it’s easy to see why this arrangement has such a professional edge. Besides, who better to take a song in a new direction than the original creator right?

The original tune, Jungle Jitter, sounded like a fun upbeat run-through of jungle tree tops. In other words, it was perfect for Donkey Kong Country. Its Spanish cousin is just as fun, but sonically, it’s a different type of ape. Spanish Jitters lives up to its name, opening with some classic guitar playing, but it soon evolves into what sounds like a lively street band trying its best to turn a party from ten to eleven. A little past the middle of the song, some more modern touches come into play with the song flirting with a straightforward techno beat.

This won’t give you the jitters, but its funky vibe may cause your feet to move.

You can download Double The Trouble for free here.

Until next weekend… GO Party!

Kingfisher's Stream (Cascade Capers)

by halc, Mattias Häggström Gerdt
album Donkey Kong Country 3: Double the Trouble!

Weekend Remix: We Can’t Stop Here, This Is Kong Country Part 1

Song: Kingfisher’s Stream
By: halc, Mattias Haggstrom, Gerdt
Based On: Cascade Capers from Donkey Kong Country 3
Original Composer: Eveline Novakovic

The talented bunch at OverClocked Remix decided to visit Kong Country a third time, resulting in their latest album Donkey Kong Country 3: Double The Trouble! Considering that with this release you’re getting a barrel of awesome music, it makes sense to say that this album is Bananas. That’s B-A-N-A—okay, I already regret referencing Miss Stefani’s hit.

But can you blame me when Double gives you five and a half hours of remixes based on Donkey Kong Country 3 from a countless number of genres? Also, when you’ve got Donkey Kong Country composer David Wise featuring RARE’s Robin Beanland on the album with an original arrangement, you know you’re in for something very special.

And I’m sure you’re not going to regret listening to this collaboration from halc, Mattias Haggstrom and Gerdt.

Kingfisher’s Stream is an electronica gem that mostly deals in house rhythm beats, although it does manage to sneak in a few dubby vibes into the party later. It’s an explosion of melodious hooks that never seem to end. Think of it as if witnessing a fireworks display; as one exciting part fades, a new one suddenly lights up to take its place. 

It would almost be disorienting if there wasn’t a headphone-shaking bass line, and drums that tempt you into some serious head nodding to direct it. At it’s core, Kingfisher’s Stream is a path of twists and turns centered by the original piece’s audio road, but filled with enough innovation to place you somewhere new.

We’ll be back next time with a look at Wise and Beanland’s arrangement! In the meantime, download the free album here.

Until next weekend….GO Party! 

Chrono Trigger 'Islands in the Sky' OC ReMix

by Avaris

Weekend Remix: Dreamy Island

Song: Islands in the Sky
By: Avaris
Based On: Corridor of Time from Chrono Trigger
Original Composers: Nobou Uematsu, Noriko Matsueda and Yasunori Mitsuda

If the holiday rush has got you feeling a bit frantic, or the pressures of finals are about to make you blow up like a short-fused powder keg, then my friend, it’s time to relax.

Luckily Avaris has got you covered for this week with this remix of Chrono Trigger’s memorable “Corridor Of Time.” Sure, there’s been tons of attempts to remix this tune by many, but Avaris supplies listeners with such a stark, yet beautiful remix that makes it feel like you’re floating towards a mirage of sky islands.

There’s a subtle pulse to Avaris’ notes that gradually grow into such a lush arrangement, tethered by a dominant bass, and vibrant percussion.

If this doesn’t make you want to take a break from the world for a bit, I don’t know what will.

If you’d like to here more Chrono Trigger remixes, click here.

Until next weekend… GO Party!

Aire (ATHF Mix)

by Miff
album Unreleased Beats

Weekend Remix: Hold The Sun-Dried Tomatoes!

Song: The Broodwich/Aire (Aqua Teen Hunger Force Mix)
By: DJ Miff
Based On: Sound Clips from the Broodwich episode of Aqua Teen Hunger Force
Original Composers: Dana Snyder, Carey Means, Matt Maiellaro, Issac Hayes III

The evening after Thanksgiving is usually known for two things: leftovers and rest.

For many, Friday night serves as the beginning for turkey sandwiches, microwaved green bean casseroles and an assortment of sweets that probably have those P90X DVDs calling. Rest isn’t that far behind thanks to all that sleep-inducing food. Or maybe you’re healing wounds from Black Friday chaos, especially if you were working retail. Yep, never thought I’d see a fist fight between adults erupt over a Furby, either.

In any case, this week’s tune is here to give a soulful hop blend to help you relax, and also tickle your funny bone. Aqua Teen Hunger Force is probably one of the most quotable shows on Adult Swim flowing with humorous sound bites. And “Broodwich” is no exception. DJ Miff decided to take some sound clips from the episode and mix it into a smooth hip-hop mix.

The song sounds like a lost B-Side to MF Doom and Danger Mouse’s DANGERDOOM collaboration, but without the masked rapper’s “nugget of wisdom in a mountain of ramble lyricism.” Despite that, it’s still a great song and should help you relax throughout the weekend.

Just don’t eat any sun-dried tomatoes.

If you’d like to hear more from Miff, click here.

Until next weekend… GO Party!

Beware The Forest's Mushrooms

by Chris Holland

Weekend Remix: Beware This Forest Rocks!

Song: Beware The Forest’s Mushrooms
By: Chris Holland
Based On: Beware The Forest’s Mushrooms from Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars
Original Composer: Yoko Shimomura

There was a time when Square Enix (then known as Squaresoft) had quite a special relationship with Nintendo. In a pre-Tobal 1 world, seeing the company’s releases strictly on Nintendo’s consoles was almost common.

But if you want a perfect example of this memorable union, you’ll do no better than Super Mario RPG. On paper, the concept of a Squaresoft role-playing game taking on the Super Mario franchise seemed crazy, yet the game proved that letting another developer play mad scientist with your world can create gaming gold. This especially applies to the music of the game, which gave fans some of the catchiest Square tunes this side of a magic spell.

Beware The Forest’s Mushrooms initially bounces with such a fun urgency. And it’s great to see that multi-instrumentalist Chris Holland maintains that with this rocking version. Holland’s cover inhales Yoko’s dulcet creation and exhales it as an amp-exploding rocker. While the drums, bass and rhythm guitar give the song direction, it’s Hollands riff-friendly take on the familiar hook that keeps things interesting. He also provides an acoustic portion in the middle that not only gives it a special dynamic but also sinks in a slight medieval vibe.

Basically, if you’ve ever wondered what a Black Mages cover of Mushrooms might entail, Holland’s cover gives that idea and more.

If you’d like to hear more from Holland, besides catching some of his stuff on episodes of The Angry Video Game Nerd, you can take a look at his site.

Until next weekend… GO Party!

Star Wars Beat

Weekend Remix: Trip-Hopping In A Galaxy Far Away

Song: Star Wars Beat
By: Bukson
Based On: Sound Bytes and Yoda’s Theme From Star Wars And The Empire Strikes Back
Original Composer: John Williams

With Star Wars on the brain thanks to it finding a new home at The Wonderful World Of Disney, I decided that this week’s remix needed to go to that familiar galaxy far away.

It’s a hyperspace jump to trip-hop territory as Bukson’s Star Wars Beat sounds like a lost child of 90’s Toonami openings. It’s hard not to listen to the song’s minimal vibe and not think of the cartoon block.

Monster bass rumbles and imposes itself like a fearsome Death Star. Having a sparse drum beat to give it direction, the song truly comes to life thanks to Bukson’s inclusion of the film’s familiar sound bytes and effects. Whether it’s the hum of lightsabers or the chopped playing of Yoda’s Theme, fans will feel right at home.

If you’d like to hear more from Bukson, check out his SoundCloud.

Until next weekend… May The Force Be With You And GO Party! 

Midnight Kiss - Morrigan's (Darkstalkers 3) Victory Theme: A Emcee ReWork & Extended ver.

by A Emcee Muzik

Weekend Remix: A Soulful Kiss

Song: Midnight Kiss (Morrigan’s Victory Theme)
By: A Emcee Muzik
Based On: Morrigan’s Victory Theme From Darkstalkers 3
Original Composer: Takayuki Iwai

Hello monsters and ghouls. Halloween may be over, but the wait for Darkstalkers Resurrection, and maybe an entirely new game in the series is still going. So for this week, I decided to pull a remix related to everyone’s favorite succubus.

The original theme was only a 20-second house disco loop. It’s easier to imagine it as an old school arcade song with the musical genetics of Madonna’s model-strutting hit song, Vogue. But A Emcee Muzik really gave this song wings to fly, by evolving this theme to an actual concept song. Doing so would require a lot of original songwriting, and luckily Emcee doesn’t falter with that requirement. 

Morrigan simply floats on a laid-back groove that could be found in Sunday morning church, filled with soulful claps and gospel drums. The keys melt with the beat, but we get a bit of a nocturne visit thanks to Emcee’s dazzling jazzy organ solo.

In short, there’s enough going on to keep the ears perking and heads nodding. It’s simply a soulful song, which should keep a succubus like Morrigan full, at least until the next dark night.

If you’d like to hear more from Emcee, check out his SoundCloud or YouTube pages.

Until next weekend….GO Party!

Silent Hill 2 'There Was a Hole Here' OC ReMix

by The Wingless

Weekend Remix: Seriously, Watch The Fog!

Song: There Was A Hole Here
By: The Wingless
Based On: True From Silent Hill 2
Original Composer: Akira Yamaoka

Jack-O-Lanterns are being lit; store shelves are selling loads of candy and costumes; and there’s some 30-year-old dad crying because he’s lost in a corn field. (Darn kids got out before him ya know.) It’s safe to say that Halloween has managed to creep its way here like a detached zombie hand seeking its former owner.

Music can of course make or break a particular mood. So I decided to once again pull a remix from one of the creepiest game series in existence: Silent Hill. The last time we visited this audio realm, we wound up with a pretty nifty electronica piece. But thanks to The Wingless, we’re going for a different vibe.

The song begins with a sparse, spooky piano sound that has a brooding build before the keys decide to fall in a rainy melody. It’s like a thunderstorm plucked from the pages of Dracula. The light drumming is also a nice addition, playing back-up support to the keyboards, which, again take center stage in this mix.

I can already feel the Nurses just walking towards me in their jagged dance.

If you’d like to hear more Silent Hill-related remixes, check here.

Until next weekend… Happy Halloween and GO party!