ReMix:Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars "A Yo'ster Sunset" 3:29

By Jamphibious

funk fusion electric-piano synth funky happy jazzy timesig-4-4 timesig-6-8 timesig-variable

Arranging the music of one song...

"Welcome! Yo'ster Island!!"

Primary Game: Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Nintendo , 1996, SNES), music by Yoko Shimomura

Posted 2017-02-01, evaluated by Liontamer

Time to take a break from the dance floor, but not TOO much of a break, as this jazz/funk jam from Amphibious (Jordan Michael Reed) still has some pep in its step, along with delicious electric piano & a syncopated swagger:

"This was a super-fun groove to work on. I decided to take the source into a completely different direction, changing up some of the harmonies and making it a little jazzy and funky. I wasn't sure about switching the feel for the ending, but I was pretty happy with how it turned out!"

Given the scope of the album & the number of source tunes being arranged, some fairly liberal arrangements were somewhat inevitable; I had to extrapolate a good deal myself, on my track. Jordan changes the tone from explicitly celebratory to a bit more concerned with style & swing, but still upbeat and tons of fun. SMRPG: WttS co-director DaMonz writes:

"Classic Amphibious sexiness. A mellow groove and bassline, jazzy Rhodes keys and synthy embellishments. This ReMix offers a nice progression through multiple variations on the original's theme that all stick to the same groovy essence. While the original source track is more of a festive piece, Jordan decided to take it to a more laid back and comfy place, which worked out really well, in my humble opinion."

In my humble opinion, I agree with Emery's humble opinion; this mix leverages the strength of the underlying groove to full effect, providing room for dirty EP & a gritty retro synth to shine over deep bass, a very meaty kick/snare pairing, and shimmering delayed arpeggio hits. It's happy, it's spacey, and it boogies, and if any of that is wrong, I don't wanna be right :) I dig how the last minute transitions from 4/4 to a 6/8 groove and stays there, too. Creative & tasty stuff from Amphibious!

― djpretzel

Discussion

Latest 3 comments/reviews; view the complete thread or post your own.
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Crulex
on 2017-02-06 16:54:55

This is a pretty cool tune. A bit of a chill vibe, but still funky and groovy enough to keep it in an upbeat atmosphere. A sunset is a very appropriate image for the sound that this one has. Props for the fantastic e-piano work, really digging it here. Not bad at all.

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MusicHunter
on 2017-02-05 18:19:30

honestly i excpected a more jamcian kinda tune. but this jazzy one is just perfect. the notes are cute and the tune kinda also reminds me abit of f zero qaulity heck this could be a f zero song in an actual game and i'd be VERY fine with that.

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Liontamer
on 2017-02-01 10:46:32

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Sources Arranged (1 Song)


Primary Game:
Super Mario RPG: Legend of the Seven Stars (Nintendo , 1996, SNES)
Music by Yoko Shimomura
Songs:
"Welcome! Yo'ster Island!!"

Tags (10)


Genre:
Funk,Fusion
Mood:
Funky,Happy,Jazzy
Instrumentation:
Electric Piano,Synth
Additional:
Time > 4/4 Time Signature
Time > 6/8 Time Signature
Time > Time Signature: Variable

File Information


Name:
Super_Mario_RPG_A_Yo'ster_Sunset_OC_ReMix.mp3
Size:
5,431,041 bytes
MD5:
661be274ad25639aa56f31ccd144a725
Bitrate:
204Kbps
Duration:
3:29
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Super Mario RPG: Window to the Stars

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Published 2017-01-31
By OverClocked ReMix
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