==================Simple Review==================
Base Score: 5/10
Point Bonuses: +4
[+4] You know what? I’m shooting myself in the foot here, but I sincerely think this song deserves full marks. Or close to it… It is absolutely beautiful and delivers exactly what it promises; a funk remix of “Labrat”. If it wasn’t for that part around 2:09 that sounds exactly like the source material, this could easily be given +5 points…
Point Deductions: -0
[-0] No deductions. None. Whatsoever.
Final Score: 9/10
=================Extended Review=================
Introduction:
A complete retooling of “Labrat” from Jazz Jackrabbit 2, done in a seemingly trendy “funk” style. Does it hold a candle to fearofdark’s other works, or will we be left just blowing in the wind? Let’s boogie!
Song Analysis:
As mentioned, this is a complete retooling of “Labrat” from Jazz Jackrabbit 2. While not quite as funky as fod’s “Dark Groove Funk” or “Hell Freezes Over Funk,” it still has that wonderful funky vibe I’ve come to expect from these kinds of arrangements. Unfortunately, this particular piece of music seems to borrow a little more heavily from the original piece of music than “Hell Freezes Over”. As such, a lot of patterns (particlarly the patterns around 2:09.5) sound pretty much note-for-note, aside from the added drums.
Features/Sample Analysis:
More beautiful guitar samples with some equally awesome drums and synths mixed in. Everything is clear as a bell with no real grain to it. What more can I say?
Final Analysis:
Aw, fod… I’d say “you let me down,” but honestly, despite the fact it’s quite a bit too similar to the original Labrat, you really haven’t. I really, really like this piece! I just kind of wish you’d done something a little more funky with that “awe” area around 2:09.5…
Recommendation?:
HECK. YES.
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Your friendly neighborhood S3M/MIDI artist, Joseph “Doc Lithius” Collins
DanYjel
2 Jun 2006, 17:44 (edited 24 May 07, 16:20 by Cooba)
7
Well, überquick review.
This got me. Awesome accoustic guitar, cool melody editing and \‘improvisations\’, amazing funky beat, fantastic background,
Things I don\‘t like: Stupid ending, feeling that you had to use all the melodies, even when not all fit. Too loud lead sample which doesn\‘t fit into overall funky style…
Anyway, great tune. Your best. DL strongly recommended.
TO JOSEPH COLLINS: NOBODY ASKS YOU FOR A REVIEW. SO IF YOU HAVE PROBLEM WITH TOO MANY TUNES AT ONCE, I ALLOW YOU TO NOT REVIEW MY ONES.
[Whoa, how did I miss this? Personal attack removal. ~cooba]
n00b
2 Jun 2006, 19:56
10
At about 1:25 inward, the song is too groovy for words.
However it takes a while to go faster, and to be honest actually feels slower than the other funk remixes.
However, the song is reconizable throughout which is something missing from the Hell Freezes Over remix, also you finally got the ending thing down-pat.
All I can say, is that with these groovy remixes, you deserve that week long holiday.
man this is good, no words to describe.. like agood chocolate cake that you just can’t stop eatting. i really can“t say much accept what crimiclown said that it as all the element of labrat in the funkiest style that can be heard.
i damn recommand this download and fod’s other funk tunes, belive me it’s worth it
I know some of those samples,the desert song from blades battle pack.
At first i thought oh no fear of darks slost his win streack,because it didn’t sound like funk or labrat at first,but then i hearld it was the labrat song,i hate the origanal labrat but i love (most) of its remixis.
and this one i love cos of the samples of the desert one and its funky beat.
9.5
Very well done, well done. The song has the feel of Labrat with a tiwst. The song tho gets a bit slow in the middle, and it seems to repeat alot. But the song also has a groove that gets the listiner’s attantion fast. Plus the song repeats so you can use it in levels.
Overall well done.
I recommend the Download of this song if you need to make a good furture setting level.
My favorite JJ2 tune is Labrat. As since mine is build via the labrat tileset, I actually used Used it for my level Pipe Down. So I would say keep it up with these remixes and make more of those. I love them really! :)
Duke
16 Jul 2011, 09:09 (edited 16 Jul 11, 09:33)
10
I am speechless man. Nice job. U can actually feel the soul of the song. I simply love it, its PERFECT.
[Review changed to quick review, see the review rules.
Im listening to the tune right now and im am just… speechless. TeN oUtO tEn!
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