ReMix:Pokémon Gold Version "BITE" 3:26

By Ben Briggs

chiptune electronic synth funky

Arranging the music of one song...

"Ice Path"

Primary Game: Pokémon Gold Version (Nintendo , 1999, GBC), music by Go Ichinose, Junichi Masuda

Posted 2014-07-30, evaluated by djpretzel

A funky, electronic chip-groove with a syncopated shuffle from Mr. Benjamin Briggs, off the Eevee EP; album director Theory of N writes:

"Everything about this track says "Dark type." From the "Dark Cave" source to the heavy electronic style, Briggs captures Umbreon perfectly."

Larry writes:

"Ever since first hearing this theme arranged by The Orichalcon in the VGMix2 days (it was later revised for The Missingno Tracks), I've been a big fan of the "Ice Path" music, one of the catchiest themes in the entire Pokémon franchise. I loved Ben's approach in going the 9-bit route and adding much more depth with dat beefy low synth & some very thumping dance-able beats. The subtle additions & subtractions of the "Ice Path" melody & countermelody kept things evolving the entire way, and this take was definitely something you could envision in a Pokémon rhythm game, if it ever came to pass. (Hey, it happened for Final Fantasy!) Ben owns it with easily the most energetic cut from The Eevee EP. :-) 9 thumbs up!"

Definitely a catchy source, and one of the more rhythmically interesting POKEMANZ arrangements I've heard, with a distinct shuffle that's somehow simultaneously both slow AND fast. Ben's been up to quite a bit lately, doing live streams, original music, etc. - be sure to check out his Star Clash OST on OverClocked Records. I think the Eevee EP proved that shorter-length, focused album releases can work well; every single track on the album was thoughtful, well-produced, and the whole thing had a very coherent presentation that's a little easier to ensure with a reduced scope. This track's yet another example of that; great stuff!

― djpretzel

Discussion

Latest 5 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
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Black_Doom
on 2014-11-05 08:49:55

Ah, this is such a jammin' tune! Super funky, with some chippy leads, punchy beats and of course terrific bass for good measure. Pretty cool.

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Crulex
on 2014-08-01 09:37:49

This is pretty cool in the fact that it seems to hold two main melodies at the same time that support each other up until halfway, where it merges closer together. That's a neat piece of arranging there and I think this fits the "dark type" very well. Nice stuff.

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timaeus222
on 2014-07-30 16:19:51

Nice and punchy. I might remix this source tune someday. :)

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OverClocked PodCast
on 2014-07-30 15:26:51

I would imagine that this is what it sounds like to have Confusion used on you. For giving me a good trippy beat and a closer look at the Pokemon psyche, Benjaminn Briggs, I thank you.

- Stephen

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djpretzel
on 2014-07-30 11:34:21

What did you think? Post your opinion of this ReMix.

Sources Arranged (1 Song)


Primary Game:
Pokémon Gold Version (Nintendo , 1999, GBC)
Music by Go Ichinose,Junichi Masuda
Songs:
"Ice Path"

Tags (4)


Genre:
Mood:
Funky
Instrumentation:
Chiptune,Electronic,Synth
Additional:

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Pokemon_Gold_Version_BITE_OC_ReMix.mp3
Size:
6,383,927 bytes
MD5:
c2e8227bb84c0bc42918eac108ad5126
Bitrate:
244Kbps
Duration:
3:26
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Pokémon: The Eevee EP

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Published 2013-08-20
By OverClocked ReMix
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