ReMix:Secret of Mana "Thicket" 4:13

Pretty decent mix; however, it feels like it's missing something. It lacks that edge that makes it really distinctive. I do like the drum filtering and quieter sections though.

Fast and pleasant, feels like gliding. A great track.

--Eino

Among everything, the melody that starts before 2:00 is my favorite part. The feel is totally different than the original, and I love how that was done.

Overall, the melodies themselves aren't changed, but the textures and everything else create a totally new feel for the tracks. That's the charm of this mix. I think the mix is very well done. Great job.

Interesting blend of styles. While the mix is somewhat fast in terms of BPM, it's still very soothing and relaxing.

Good stuff.

You interpreted that question incorrectly.

I think he knows that.

You interpreted that question incorrectly.

What exactly is verbatim?

according to wordnet.princeton.edu/perl/webwn:

in precisely the same words used by a writer or speaker; "a direct quotation"; "repeated their dialog verbatim"

using exactly the same words; "he repeated her remarks verbatim"

...or in this particular case note for note.

Practically verbatim. And the whole thing is mixed way too quiet. It's very dull.

Oh well. Still better than the garbage I made with the same source.

What exactly is verbatim?

Practically verbatim. And the whole thing is mixed way too quiet. It's very dull.

Oh well. Still better than the garbage I made with the same source.

Two of my favorite source themes in one track is a great way to get my attention, and the treatment of both is excellent. I really like Darkesword's style, and here it seems he has a few Ziwtra-esque flourishes in a few places, making the already potent track even better.

Great soundscape and instrument choices. I love the bells and string accents, and the slightly crushed beats and synth gate gives a great feeling to the whole mix.

The arrangement progresses pretty well and picks up a bit of energy at the end, though the ending itself was a little rushed I thought. It is a proper ending rather than a blatant fade, but I think a little additional interest is in order.

Overall excellent work, one of my favorite DS mixes in awhile. Awesome work dude.

I really like how the song keeps pushing forward and pulling back in the quiet sections. I too was a fan of the mild dissonance (seemed to fit the song), and I absolutely love those shimmering strings that show up every few measures - very chilling effect. This is great, DS.

Thanks man; "On The Day The World Changed..." was what inspired me to make a Mana mix.

Wow, well then I'm glad we made it! Congrats again!

Pretty nice work. I like the liberties with the flute lead around 1:50-2:15, that's beautiful stuff. I like the bass and drums too.

I wouldn't mind if the mix had taken a bit more time to develop certain transitions. The intro for example - I could've taken a few more bars establishing the mood and have the melody enter a bit later than right at the start. Another point is around 03:00 - the Angel's Fear theme begins a couple of bars too soon. But that's just me - other people probably appreciate getting straight into business.

I'll be keeping this one, it's a good mix of some of my favourite originals.

--Eino

DarkeSword does it again!

9/10

You already know I love this...dissonance and all. Transition at 1:00 gets me every time, and the similar refrain at 2:18 perfectly pulls the empty space back from what might have been an otherwise overdrawn dropout. The bookended Angel's Fear is great as well, especially with the cool percussive work during 3:33-4:00.

Nice work all around man.