ReMix: Magical Drop III 'Drum 'n J-pop'
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- Game: Magical Drop III (Data East, 1997, NG)
- ReMixer(s): Zeratul
- Composer(s): Gamadelic, Hiroaki Yoshida, Masaaki Iwasaki, SIN, Tatsuya Kiuchi
- Song(s): 'Explanation vol.2 (Operation Explanation)'
- Posted: 2003-01-13, evaluated by djpretzel
Zeratul submits after a lengthy hiatus from OCR with a Magical Drop 3 ReMix (hurrah for Neo-Geo!) he did a while back. As the title suggests, this is sugary, saccharin-filled happiness mixed with some crunchy, perky beats and doused with buckets of firm, squelchy analogue synth bass and burps. There's some great synth fx and percussion that lend this arrangement a very organic, percolating vibe, and the bassline is sheer deadly. It's all synth, no hybridization, with a bell taking on backing arpeggio patterns, filtered+modulated chords and phatulent lower synth doing the melody thing, with a good sans-drums break that gives you a clear picture of what's going on. Everything fits into place so dern nicely here, it's amazing - the percussion, the various synths and bass, and the icing on the cake - the fx - all lock in to a coherent groove that's both sweet and funky. The Neo needed some lovin' and it's better late than never from el Zeratulo aka Benedikt Terhechte. Recommended.
Discussion: Latest 14 comments/reviews; view the Too many people are using the word saccharine here, but that's
because it is an appropriate word to use. This mix uses plenty of
good effects along with some nice synths and great percussion to
make a pretty sweet mix. It doesn't have the greatest harmonic
lead, and I feel like the bell synth loses some clarity in the mix,
but it's a fun mix that is an enjoyable listen.
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2009
- DragonAvenger on December 5, 2009
Super super clean sounds, and some nice breaks; this is a great
track for happily doing your thing to, whatever said thing might
be.
The synth right before the DnB kicks in is excellent, I love that sound.
Light and fresh, this is a fun remix. I'd prefer a stronger hook in there somewhere, but as is, I think it gets it's point across.
- OA on January 15, 2008
The synth right before the DnB kicks in is excellent, I love that sound.
Light and fresh, this is a fun remix. I'd prefer a stronger hook in there somewhere, but as is, I think it gets it's point across.
- OA on January 15, 2008
During Lockdown 2, I gotta say, I was hardpressed to make all the
connections to the source material here. Sounded pretty liberal to
me. AFAIK, I was satisfied enough with what I heard to let it
go.
As for the track itself, it's got a positive vibe without seeming saccharine sweet or syrupy, which I really enjoyed. Really excellent composition & sounds, as well as very tight production. Benedikt is a consumate musician.
- Liontamer on May 14, 2007
As for the track itself, it's got a positive vibe without seeming saccharine sweet or syrupy, which I really enjoyed. Really excellent composition & sounds, as well as very tight production. Benedikt is a consumate musician.
- Liontamer on May 14, 2007
ah, i'm feeling this. smooth and upbeat, electronic hype. playing
it loud... i'm not dissapointed at all. i'm a fan of the md3 tunes,
so i'm glad to see another mixed up. i only wish i knew which one
this was.
- Uberwulf X on September 11, 2005
- Uberwulf X on September 11, 2005
WHOA. Zeratulo's posting.
I check [b]sarbatka[/b] regularly for new music. [u]la chatte formidable[/u] is one of my favourite songs ever, easily.
Hope to hear more of your great music soon!
- endblink on September 16, 2003
I check [b]sarbatka[/b] regularly for new music. [u]la chatte formidable[/u] is one of my favourite songs ever, easily.
Hope to hear more of your great music soon!
- endblink on September 16, 2003
Ceracryst wrote:
The only problem *I'd* have with it is the ending, and the distorted thing didn't work out so well for me, but I think cheery happy things like these are sometimes hard to finish. oO; Most I know would chicken out and go with a fade-away. ^^;
yeah :) and fade-away endings are a big NONO anyway :) i'd rather simply suddenly end in the middle of a melody instead of doing the fade-away :)
- el Zeratulo on September 16, 2003
Waahh~ simple, straightforward, catchy and very nod-inducing.
^^;
I think it's always nice to hear music that's just very fun to listen to, and not all dark and serious, especially ones that're done with drum with strong kicks. oO;
Okay, I figure that didn't make much sense... but that's because I wrote it while nodding my head and listening to the tune. ^^;
The only problem *I'd* have with it is the ending, and the distorted thing didn't work out so well for me, but I think cheery happy things like these are sometimes hard to finish. oO; Most I know would chicken out and go with a fade-away. ^^;
- Ceracryst on January 29, 2003
I think it's always nice to hear music that's just very fun to listen to, and not all dark and serious, especially ones that're done with drum with strong kicks. oO;
Okay, I figure that didn't make much sense... but that's because I wrote it while nodding my head and listening to the tune. ^^;
The only problem *I'd* have with it is the ending, and the distorted thing didn't work out so well for me, but I think cheery happy things like these are sometimes hard to finish. oO; Most I know would chicken out and go with a fade-away. ^^;
- Ceracryst on January 29, 2003
Very catchy melody and I find myself listening to it over and over
again. Just my 2 cents :)
- Jugulator on January 18, 2003
- Jugulator on January 18, 2003
8O
OMFG Zeratul! YOU ARE DA MAN! That was one of the best remixes I ever heard, this could be a huge dance hit man!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I VERY HIGHLY reccomend this and KakarikoRaveParty to anyone looking for a awesome techno mix, thanks Zeratul!
- pHr33kAcHu on January 17, 2003
OMFG Zeratul! YOU ARE DA MAN! That was one of the best remixes I ever heard, this could be a huge dance hit man!!! KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK!
I VERY HIGHLY reccomend this and KakarikoRaveParty to anyone looking for a awesome techno mix, thanks Zeratul!
- pHr33kAcHu on January 17, 2003
This is the best!!!! Really, really catchy !!
Starts off with a simple melody to hook you in.. then the fade break and WHOPPA!!!! there you go with fresh DnB, your unconsciousness makes you knobb your head without noticing it .. love the flow .. your breaks are just too good .. really like the poing effect in the bass, the bass line is rock steady .. mid part gives ya some time to chill .. after that it's building climax again for the beat to kick in ... love this track .. great work zera !!!
- DiggiDis on January 16, 2003
Starts off with a simple melody to hook you in.. then the fade break and WHOPPA!!!! there you go with fresh DnB, your unconsciousness makes you knobb your head without noticing it .. love the flow .. your breaks are just too good .. really like the poing effect in the bass, the bass line is rock steady .. mid part gives ya some time to chill .. after that it's building climax again for the beat to kick in ... love this track .. great work zera !!!
- DiggiDis on January 16, 2003
Definitely something to play real loud. It's heavy in itself but as
smooth as a milkshake, so turning the volume full blast won't make
your ears hurt. I like how the melody flows with all the drums
used.
Above average OC material.
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on January 15, 2003
Above average OC material.
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on January 15, 2003
DJP said it all real well. This song fits together nicely. It's
catchy, upbeat, and enjoyable. No strings or "real" samples, just
straight up juicy electronic sounds. Coolness. Nice job, Zeratul.
- sgx on January 13, 2003
- sgx on January 13, 2003
