ReMix: Magical Drop III 'Enigmatic Lunacy'
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- Game: Magical Drop III (Data East, 1997, NG)
- ReMixer(s): Wesley Hopper
- Composer(s): Gamadelic, Hiroaki Yoshida, Masaaki Iwasaki, SIN, Tatsuya Kiuchi
- Song(s): 'KI•MA•GU•RE (Moon)'
- Posted: 2002-09-03, evaluated by djpretzel
Alright! Good to see some Neo-Geo action going on! I plan on getting around to some of my favorite MVS classics some day, but in the meantime I love seeing others cover this system's sleeper hits and 2d graphics powerhouses. Magical Drop 3 would fall into the former category, at least here in the States, as would its predecessors (games of the Bust-a-Move / Tetris variety, if you're curious, and fun ones at that). Wesley Hopper submits his first ReMix, a tasty upbeat techno MD3 piece with some nice dance piano chords, a slammin' electro-acoustic drum pattern, and a very healthy variety of synth flavors, some not so common. There's some great sound FX work at 1'30" including a well-timed "Jaa, ne" vocal sample that fits in perfectly. At two and a half minutes, this could have been longer and have featured an extended synth solo and I wouldn't have been complainin', but as it stands it's a peppy, brief, sugary techno gem that definitely comes recommended, as does the game itself and most Neo-Geo games in fact (just stay away from Legend of Success Joe and the Quiz and Mah Jong games ^^). Cool.
Discussion: Latest 15 comments/reviews; view the Another one of those highly energetic dance mixes that pad out the
OCR library. Nothing glaringly wrong with it, and not all that much
exceptional about it either. Very fun and bubblegummy, but anyone
after a fulfulling or exhilirating track probably wont find it with
this.
The source seems like a perfect choice for remixing and the style its done in, and I thought the game samples were used sparingly enough that they added a nice charm.
It's well-made, it's ear-pleasing, but it's also familiar territory. Not all mixes need to be historic, and this proves that. It's good despite not being great.
- Marmiduke on July 23, 2010
The source seems like a perfect choice for remixing and the style its done in, and I thought the game samples were used sparingly enough that they added a nice charm.
It's well-made, it's ear-pleasing, but it's also familiar territory. Not all mixes need to be historic, and this proves that. It's good despite not being great.
- Marmiduke on July 23, 2010
I'm not feeling the vocal samples, but they don't really detract
from an otherwise fun mix.
I love these piano-driven dance tracks, and this one is produced pretty well. I wish the lead synth had a slightly stronger attack, but as is, it's still decent. Great work keeping things interesting throughout, I like this one, super cheerful and energetic.
- OA on February 29, 2008
I love these piano-driven dance tracks, and this one is produced pretty well. I wish the lead synth had a slightly stronger attack, but as is, it's still decent. Great work keeping things interesting throughout, I like this one, super cheerful and energetic.
- OA on February 29, 2008
From a catchy tune to a pulsing finish, this remix is an excellent
example of any mix made from any Magical Drop game. The slight echo
and sounds of character speech and dissapearing balls was something
that would attract anyone who had played the game, or even not. The
pace set by the phrases just kept a hold of you througnout the
whole thing. I only wish that it were longer and had much more side
elements to co-star with the already great melodies. Having a
breaking base would be for the best.
Final Grade: 7.5 out of 10
- Magnum_Thunder on October 3, 2005
Final Grade: 7.5 out of 10
- Magnum_Thunder on October 3, 2005
great way to interpret the [b]moon[/b] stage. this is one of my
favorites, for sure. any chance at all of pulling of [b]death[/b]
or [b]world[/b]?
- Uberwulf X on September 11, 2005
- Uberwulf X on September 11, 2005
I loved Magical Drop and I loved this. Fer me, da voice samples
totally made this. That and that part where ya hear da spheres
flying and breaking and stuff. great stuff.
No Emperor quotes? No love fer Emperor? I weep for that flamboyant man. Hee hee.
- Zarla on July 10, 2003
No Emperor quotes? No love fer Emperor? I weep for that flamboyant man. Hee hee.
- Zarla on July 10, 2003
You know a mix is good when it makes you want to play the game it's
from. This song makes me want to go out and buy a NeoGeo and this
game. Love the upbeat feel and FX involved. You can't just stay
still when you listen to all that goes on in this mix. Well done,
Wesley Hopper. Anyone know where I can find a rom?
- Merid on December 20, 2002
- Merid on December 20, 2002
Starla Peacecraft wrote: Moon is the best character -ever-. ~starla
Actually, the best character is Temperance. She's so damn cute.
Of course, World isn't bad either. Love the sanjiyan.... ^_^
-J
- Yusaku999 on September 6, 2002
Ok i been trying to post on this topic.. something was wrong with
connection. Anyway:
Ok, High quality sounds, Great Arrangement, and Good/decent production value. And I also like the implemented game sounds/voices.
I thought the piano chord was a bit repeatative, but it was ok for this type of mix. Could have used more variation in the mix, but ok.
Good listen!
- neostormx on September 5, 2002
Ok, High quality sounds, Great Arrangement, and Good/decent production value. And I also like the implemented game sounds/voices.
I thought the piano chord was a bit repeatative, but it was ok for this type of mix. Could have used more variation in the mix, but ok.
Good listen!
- neostormx on September 5, 2002
Moon is the best character -ever-. this game is incredible ... and
now we have a good remix to honor its name. =]
thank you for not creating an atrocity. this goes up there with the best.
~starla
- starla on September 5, 2002
thank you for not creating an atrocity. this goes up there with the best.
~starla
- starla on September 5, 2002
Forgot to mention something, if you want to hear the true voice
samples when you play the game, set the region to Japanese. For
some reason Data East put some annoying generic dude in for the
voices in the American version instead of the ultra cool
ones.
*song continues to kick ass*
- Fygee on September 5, 2002
*song continues to kick ass*
- Fygee on September 5, 2002
I LOVED THE WAY YOU USED THOSE VOICE SAMPLES!!!!!!!
Are they from the game? WAY COOL!!!!!!!! They fit so well!
- Aureolius on September 4, 2002
Are they from the game? WAY COOL!!!!!!!! They fit so well!
- Aureolius on September 4, 2002
It pleases me to no end to see a Neo-Geo remix up after the all too
long dry spell. The fact that its Magical Drop 3 is even better,
since the music was great and pretty much tailor made for remixing
(would kill to hear the final boss music remixed). ;) I really hope
to see more in the future (Samurai Shodown, KOF, Fatal Fury, Last
Blade, Metal Slug, and Waku Waku 7 anyone?).
The remix is quite nice. Not the best I've heard, but a very good job nonetheless.
The comment by DJP to avoid Legend of Success Joe is wise indeed.
- Fygee on September 4, 2002
The remix is quite nice. Not the best I've heard, but a very good job nonetheless.
The comment by DJP to avoid Legend of Success Joe is wise indeed.
- Fygee on September 4, 2002
This Mix recieves the...
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Chef Kawasaki Award of Excellence!
Good Work Wesley Hopper!
- Sesshoumaru on September 3, 2002
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Chef Kawasaki Award of Excellence!
Good Work Wesley Hopper!
- Sesshoumaru on September 3, 2002
