Who doesn't remember this game. If you've played it you'll remember it. But frankly I'm surprised that so many people enjoy this one. I didn't think it was the greatest thing to ever grace my completed songs folder. But I am not sure when you say "duh-duh note." Frankly I can't seem to pick it out atm. I don't know actually, even when I go back over it and try to locate the note(s) centered around the 40s area I am still unable to pick it out. Guess my music ear just isn't as good as your own. Pity x.x.

Overall I like this well enough and I'm just happy that people seem to enjoy it as well. I may not really make anything off of..well...anything but I am happy just knowing that people enjoy them.

In the end guy I'll have to thank you, it would seem you have pointed out something I can't even hear XD. I'll have to work on that if I ever do another remix remotely like this one.

-Tony-

Agreed! WOOT! Exactly what I mean. If you create a remix of say...the new "Fireflies" song by 'Owl City' and you don't have the dreamelectrotechno effect feeling that the guy used but rather use something that sounds good but loses the effect of the song overall...well...what the heck is the point?

That is the reason alot of people remix Mario pieces because, for the most part, it is easy to remix a Mario song and still keep the same feeling, that and just about any instrument combination sounds good with most NES/SNES games haha.

But once again it falls under the fact that you HAVE to keep some of the original feel. I could have remade ALL the instruments and even found new samples here and there just to 'modernize' the song a bit. But what is the point of that? Keeping some of the nostalgia and forking in loads of decent samples with some modernization qualities really adds to the piece overall AND makes it sound better in the end. What can I say, I'm somewhat old school that way :o.

-Tony-

But in the end this piece was a fun one and I wouldn't mind going back to do its little brother. It so happens I was working on that and hit a large wall that I couldn't seem to vault on over. Perhaps someday I'll be getting back to it, might even use a revised version of the percussion heard here in that one. Or maybe not...I don't know.......... :[

Geez you people, sit down, shut up, AND PLAY THE DAMN GAME!!1! Its quite good :3. Haha, you already figured it was for a Mario game? What good ears you have young one :). But seriously, it is an addicting game, consider it Tetris with a twist...and without the super fanatic fan drama.

But since this was originally an 8-bit song (NES anyone?) I should say that though it does sound a bit like a MIDI just imagine if I sat down and said to myself..."You know, I think I will make this sound EXACTLY like the original, just with more flavor [see below for the recipe :o)." I think we would have a incredible NES song up here instead of one that actually sounds better overall. I might go back and remake this one using an orchestra and [perhaps] choir with Brass elements but it is hard to say right now. Frankly though, my biggest excuse is that I like to (when I remix something for the first time) stick to the original feeling the piece had. That is my philosophy, remix something all that you like but keep something of the original feeling intact. The easiest way to do this is make it sound like the original. It is a fine line, but I think I find that line quite often ^^.

-Tony-

Thanks for the review once again 'Review Request Club" and you 'Haggard'. Its appreciated that you guys (and girls) take the time to go through these. But I have to say, I'm always worried about a low score...call me paranoid XD.

This tune is...timeless I guess you could say. ANYBODY that has ever played the original Dr. Mario will recognize this piece. Having said that I'll admit I stuck fairly close to the original because, in essence, whats the point of a remix if you completely rip apart what made the original good in the first place? The 8-bit sounds and nostalgia you feel when you listen to this piece (if you have played the game) is what helps keep its flavor. The remix simply capitalizes on that fact and brings in another level, one that they may not have been able to bring about waaaay back in the day.

What I am trying to say is that when I remix something it is always a balancing act between keeping the texture of the original (and its flavor) while sprinkling my own spices onto it to make it something new.

Mix:
3 Cups Original Flavoring [Right outta the box!]
1 Cup Crushed Texture
1/2 Cup Well-mixed samples
2 Teaspoons Originality
2 Teaspoons Secret Spice
1 Teaspoon Sledgehammer to the computer for fking up and not letting me save
1/2 Teaspoon Timing
and a heaping amount of enjoyment.

That, my friend, is what creates a good piece...yes...including the sledgehammer. Creates a nice KICK you see ^^.

Overall I understand what you are saying. As for the "If you just took the original song and remixed it...well...I'm pretty sure that's against the rules. :P" I'll admit I do occasionally rip a track or two that is simply too complicated to easy place down or one I want to keep exactly as is but this is mine. I highly doubt you're going to find percussion like what you hear in this piece...though you might hear similar percussion in the future hehe.

Not exactly a great response I know..but I am tired and I don't like to keep reviews waiting.
-Tony-

Thanks though, I'll give a shout when I get another one on stage.