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[Jez]

Dubbed version 0.2 but I quite like it as it is. Only one small error where one section increases in volume near the end but it's nothing major a second render won't fix. That will be done once my new rig is up and running.

Pulse of Orion - Battle Scene 1

This is a "remix" of the battle music in the first Final Fantasy game. Been listening to a lot of the series' music recently and decided that this one could translate quite well into trance. Brilliant feedback so far.

I guess what I wanted to do is try to imagine what this piece would sound like if it were to be produced again for a modern update (without the Black Mages style rock )

I used synths for all instruments. Unintentionally, I picked a rather retro-square based sound for the arping background, which on further listening, I feel really adds to the track! You first hear it at 1.09 and it does it's first solo at 1.14. The rest are simply custom, generic, saw-based sounds.

Very simple sequencing; the melodies just repeats over a few times before a fade out. I think the rather rapid BPM of 160 (which is very high for me!) helps keep it flowing though.

The song opens with a dark pad that I used to try and engage a slight feeling of danger before the (familiar if you know it) bass intro kicks in. From there, it builds up to the main melodies.

Enjoy.

[James P.]

Wow, I like it, I really like it! Grade: A+.

Keep up the good work,
James

[Danny Stewart]

Impressive work, Jez. You've got some really nice synths in there. The drums are good and I agree about the square wave arpeggiator really adding to the overall feel of the track. Everything's mixed well and it just comes off sounding very professional. Very well done.

[Recurring Villain]

Hmm. Needs less echo and definitely needs improved drums. Oh, and make it sound less like a midi.