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  • Revisionist Revival (Halo 4 Remix)
2012/10/15 17:31:55
Bruce Baldwin
Okay, so I'm a sucker for this type of thing, and I probably spent more time than was prudent on this...   I took it as an opportunity to get to know X2 a little better.   I'm liking the changes to the skylight interface but I have to force myself not to keep clicking the same things the same way always have.
 
http://soundcloud.com/ascent-music/revisionist-revival-bruce
 
This is my (huge, epic) remix of the track "Revival" from the Halo 4 soundrack, created for a contest at Halo4Remix.com.    It's not necessarily what some people may think of when they hear "remix."  Basically, I created my own new piece using parts of the choir from the original recording.  I would jump at the chance to add a live choir to one of my recordings, so this was good fun for me.   I created my own orchestration using LASS strings, plus brass, woodwinds and more choir from the Kontakt library.   I performed the drums using my Roland HandSonic as a MIDI controller to Session Drummer, augmented by some of the percussion sounds from the original recording. I also played some guitar.   If you listen closely, you can hear me chanting like a loony in the background....
2012/10/15 18:21:40
Lynn
You did a fine job on this mix.  It sounded like a fun project, and it comes out in your mix.  I'm just starting to get around X2, and so far, I like it a lot.  Happy camping!
2012/10/15 19:23:37
tbosco
Bruce!  I think the time you spent on this one paid off buddy!  I'm not familiar with Halo4, but this is really cool.  I'm only listening on a laptop right now, but it sounds like it is well mixed, arranged, and produced best I can tell.
I like the chordal modulation at 1:20...
I wish I knew how to arrange strings like that!
Are the voices saying something in particular?  I couldn't make it out on my laptop speakers.

I think I'll have to have a second listen when I get back in my studio tomorrow.

Good job!
2012/10/15 20:09:40
Bruce Baldwin
Lynn and Tony - thanks very much for the kind comments!   I actually have no clue what the voices are saying.    It's either nonsense syllables or a made up language.  Not to worry, I broke up the vocal phrases and took individual syllables out of context anyway...  so if it was saying something before it's not saying anything any more!  ; )
2012/10/16 14:48:42
tbosco
Bruce... just took a second listen on real speakers.  Still sounds good!  Is bass just a tad low in the mix??

Awesome work my friend.
2012/10/17 01:26:50
Bruce Baldwin
Thanks again, Tony.   I appreciate your comments regarding the bass...  Usually I worry that I've got too much low end in the mix!
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