It's not uncommon for those in the
remix community to make a metal themed arrangement every once in a
while, infact some bands such as Metroid Metal and The Protomen have
made it their MO to be strictly metal. However on this articles
spotlight, I'd like to showcase another metal remixer by the name of
CarboHydroM.
Like some of his some
contemporaries, most of his arrangements specialization comes in the
form of making metal covers out of video game music. Since starting
out in 2004, CarboHydroM has released over 60 songs. Now granted some
of these arrangements he has redone since then, giving them extra
polish, but that is still an impressive list. It is not an easy task
to narrow down such a large list.
A game that specializes in Rubber
Band AI should have a cover that has that same specialization. This
song in question, If I Had Wheels, a cover to the Mario Kart 64
credits theme is much like the game it is basing off of. At first,
the song has a meloncholy feel to it, then suddenly you get a feeling
of energy and happy, to suddenly feeling rather morose. The song
expresses every emotion available to it in such a short amount of
time. Much like getting hit by a Blue Shell seconds from the finish
line and then falling to fourth place.
I really hate that rubber band
AI...
I am a huge fan of the Kirby games
so to find a rock cover of the ending theme from Milky Way Wishes was
a real treat. Ride the star is a great fun tune. Much like the original, the cover gives the sense of victory and finality. The galaxy is saved and the hero is in a slumber, where he awaits his next adventure.
When I listen to it,
I don't hear a Kirby cover, I hear a regular rock song, sans lyrics.
It is fun and a great thing to listen to when you are working out.
My first iteration into Megaman
was the first one for the Gameboy followed by Megaman 7 on the SNES,
so I missed out on the so called renaissance of the Megaman
franchise. However, through the magic of roms and emulation (Nerd
Vice does not endorse the use of either roms or emulation) While I
was not at first impressed by the games, I was hooked onto the music,
showing that Capcom knows how to use chiptunes to great ends.
The song, instead of being a
straight up cover, meshes both the Megaman 3 intro and the first Dr
Wily Stage from Megaman 2 creating an unique dynamic to the song. At
first it is somewhat calm before kicking it into high gear, then goes
further into a dynamic fighting theme, creating an interesting
duality; the adventure and the battle. A great theme.
I have to thank I Wanna Be The Guy
for introducing me to the Duck Tales game on the NES. Through that game I was able to get exposed to the game which in it own right has a solid soundtrack. Although only The Moon made an appearance in the fan game, it got
me interested in hearing the other songs from the game, which are
quite good in their own right.
But I am sure you are asking what
this has to do with Sweet Memories of Earth. Well, it is the
CarboHydroM cover of The Moon. I can't really say much about the tune
except that it feels like a more updated version of an actual Duck
Tales tune, not just a game cover.
I feel the cover gives a feeling
of exploration. That feeling of newness and adventure. It is a theme
I associate with Anamanaguchi's Another Winter. A great tune for
those who would step out their door and onto adventure.
I am not going to beat around the
bush here, the ending to Kingdom Hearts still makes me teary eyed.
The ending theme Simple and Clean by Utada Hikaru knows how to push
the right buttons on me and make me feeling very down, despite being
victorious over Ansem (who should be given an award for how many
times one can utter the word Darkness in a half hour timespan).
Rising Sun, however does it
differently. You can hear the emotion behind the song, but instead of
sadness, you can hear a determination behind the chords. It is a
theme of carrying on in the face of adversity. To kick all self doubt
to the curb and be the hero that destiny has thrust onto you.
So the question you should ask
yourself, should I get these songs. If you are fond of great guitar
licks and metal beats, then you should. CarboHydroM is a great
guitarist and an amazing remixer. You should give his stuff a listen
to. You can find his website here.
This has been Daimo Mac and I am lost
in the music.
good post!
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