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[Project 26 ~ 3 (Battle WIP)]

I do like this, but I can't say it's perfect, yet.

Don't get me wrong, Josh, this is a good mix of the FFX battle theme, but it... doesn't sound right without Chocosoda's guitars. I understand you had a deadline to meet, but that's what's kinda draining this song of its "oomph" for me. However, I do like to say that this is very well composed, having been done in a strain of time when you had to rush and meet the deadline, then missing it by 8 minutes. Despite the problems with it, this is still very well done.

Hey, why don't you run on by and give my newest J-E-N-O-V-A take a listen? You're not the only one still doing Final Fantasy these days. :D

--Shawn

8/10, 4/5.

paradiddlesjosh responds:

I heard it a couple days ago and thought it was awesome, but I didn't have time to write a review! Let me do that in a little bit.

Anyro', I disliked using the soundfont guitars as much as most dislike hearing them. Though it helps that I learned that FL Studio's Hardcore is the equivalent of Logic's Pedalboard, the difference in sound quality between the two effects sets (both of them DSPs masquerading as guitar pedal boards -- small effect chains, basically, for those who don't know) keeps me from liking it. However, if I'd had FL Studio 9 five years ago and discovered Hardcore, I'd have used it at every opportunity.

Thanks for reviewing, Shawn. :)

[Tetris Remix [Final]]

Very good mix, but still some things about it..

Don't get me wrong, this is a very good remix of the Tetris theme. It's very well done for using one VST, but that's the problem I have with it. You need more of a variety of sounds and sound banks, then it will sound a bit better. Also, and I'm glad you tried to break this, but there's still some more repetition that you need to get rid of. Maybe try mixing the Version B of the song in with it?

Nevertheless, damn good job. 8/10, 4/5

[RPG - Final Battle]

Wow...

This is phenomenal for a first submission!

[Vengence of JENOVA]

I like it!

I like this remix, man!

HighwindLegend responds:

Glad to hear it!

[Project 26 ~ 2 (Auron)]

Despite not remembering the song itself, I like it

Can't say it gets a full 10 from me, but hey, like drawing, music is not art if it doesn't have flaws. Regardless, I like what you're doing here. Just try not to overwork yourself, lol. It's gotta be hard to do 52 projects over the year.

--Shawn

paradiddlesjosh responds:

Overwork myself? Hell, we didn't work hard enough on this one! xD

Thanks for your review, Shawn. :D

[S|E|P|H|I|R|O|T|H]

Total... eargasm...

Truly perfected! I can't say it better than that! Truly perfected, over all these years of waiting! I've waited a long day for this day to come, and now... Judgment Day has arrived!

This is a masterpiece, to say the least!

paradiddlesjosh responds:

I might do a "Judgment Day" mix sometime in the future... Hell, I'm thinking of doing a project a week next year on FF7 tunes (minus some of the ones I've already done) or maybe even FF8 tunes.

But yes, I wholeheartedly agree, SSJ! :D

Thanks for your review. :D

[[KK] Hyperdeath: Extreme Hell]

I think my brain melted...

First of all, it hurts my ears to hell and back! Second, it's senseless noise, not heavy metal.

[Chaoz Airflow (Elite Remix)]

Did you do this by ear?

The original is better, I must admit, but I have to say your mix is outstandingly impressive. Did you do this by ear? If you did, I'm very impressed. I like this, because it's faithful to the original, without copying the exact sounds, second for second. I enjoyed it very much. You got yourself a 9/10, 5/5 from me.

[MD2010 - War Theme]

Dude..

I seriously envy your skill, man. I don't think I can create anything quite as epic as this. This is just freaking amazing, as are all the others I've reviewed.

Step responds:

Thanks a million man. I really appreciate all of these reviews!

[MD2010 - War Theme #2]

Whoa.

Once again, I am witness to music of epic proportions. This is just absolutely amazing. You're really starting to make me wish I was better. LOL.

Step responds:

Haha don't worry. Your music is awesome.

And I use East/West, so it's not a fair fight :P.

Thanks for the review!