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NostalJack! Thanks so much, man!! It's always a genuine delight to get notifications for your comments, and I appreciate so much that you take the time to listen intently and write feedback for each remix. Kid Icarus Uprising's OST, I'm finding, is one that not a whole lot of people are familiar with, but this song in particular was featured in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate (as "Boss Fight 1"), which helped to put it on people's radar. The game is one of my all-time favorites for 3DS, and honestly, any title that Sakurai is involved with turns out to be polished and just a lot of fun to play - the man always seems to have a finger firmly on the pulse of gamers! Musings aside, I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed this remix so much, especially in spite of not being familiar with the original. Thanks again for the enthusiastic comment! 💛

Kibatsu!! Thank you so much for the wonderful comment, man. Such high praise means a tremendous amount, especially coming from you. ^_^ I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the remix despite not having played ORAS (highly recommended, by the way)! That's awesome to hear that Ruby was the game that got you into the series, and I have very fond memories of playing Sapphire (then later Ruby and Emerald). Besides having an incredible soundtrack, the Hoenn region is just so rich, and many of the trainers are memorable, even to this day. But above all, I think the games had such an adventurous atmosphere, similar to how Johto feels distinctly cozy. The way you could really just explore everywhere, from mountaintops to the ocean depths, is something you almost never see in the main series games. And how sick is Rayquaza, right?! I love Rayquaza's design, and its Mega Evolution is somehow even cooler. Thanks for sharing those memories! I love the words you used to describe the energy of this remix, and they perfectly encapsulate the kind of sound I hoped this remix would have. Even though there was a pretty significant change in instrumentation, I wanted to retain the core intensity of the original, and it's heartening to hear that this goal was met! For how epic (and I don't often use that word, but it really is) Zinnia's theme is, you'd expect her to have a post-game superboss difficulty level (like Red from Pokemon G/S/C) but the fight against her is admittedly underwhelming. I hope that if Zinnia gets featured in another mainline game, they'll give her a team that's more on-level with just how incredibly powerful her team is! Thank you for the remarks regarding the composition! Honestly, at first, I was hesitant to change anything in the arrangement, because it's just SO DANG GOOD, but there turned out to be more opportunities for details like flourishes, countermelodies, and ascending/descending runs than I had initially anticipated. Those are the elements I'm most proud of here (aside from the taiko drums), and it means more than I can say that you noticed and mentioned them specifically! Kali and I really appreciate your kind feedback regarding her artwork, as well! This is some of my favorite work that she's done yet, and the design she made for Zinnia's "Mega Evolved" form really just blew me out of the water and motivated me to go an extra mile with the visualizer. Thanks for mentioning specific aspects of the art - you have both a remarkable eye and ear for detail! It's so encouraging to hear that you look forward to new releases on this channel. I really just love making remix videos so much, and the genuine enthusiasm you show for them just makes each one that much more special. Thank you!! 💛

Hey, Ryu! Thanks so much for the enthusiastic and uplifting feedback. :D I'm really glad you liked the energy of this remix, as well as the use of different styles! I wasn't sure at first how transitioning from D&B to half-time rhythms would go over, but the more I worked on it, the more things really came together. I really wanted the track to feel like it experienced a Mega Evolution! 😁 Thanks for reading the description and for referencing it in your comment - that means a lot! Indeed, this is one of two projects that took the span of multiple years to complete (the other being "That Person's Name Is" from Bravely Default), and I am really proud of being able to finish it, after nearly giving up on the piece a couple years back. Whenever I read about other remixers having similarly arduous experiences working on projects, it always motivates me to be a bit more tenacious with stuff like this. And yeah, of course! High-tempo pieces are always so much fun to work on, but they really require precision and intent to not fall flat, and I think you've got that locked down! Thanks again for the awesome comment, and I hope to see you in a couple weeks at MAGFest! 🌟

Thanks for the enthusiastic comment, Dolphinazee! It's always a delight to see your reactions to remixes on the channel, and I seriously appreciate your interest in each one. Thank you for the continued support! :D

@Equalyze youre welcome and lets get an beautiful music year to go

Hey, Aiden, it's great to see you again! Thanks so much for listening and taking the time to comment. ^_^ I appreciate your mention of the bass in particular, as it's one of my favorite aspects of this piece, and it was a lot of fun to arrange. The bass synth used here is "LS Funky" (I believe) which is from Groove Machine Synthesizer, one of the more underrated plugins, I feel. It's been awhile since I used this particular bass, but I definitely want to utilize it (or a similar setting) in a future remix. Thanks again for the kind feedback!

@ no problem dude, it’s always a pleasure to listen to your remixes

Hey, Xael, thanks so much for taking an interest in this remix! I'm really happy that you enjoyed Zinnia's costume designs, and Kali and I are grateful for the kind feedback! ^_^

Thanks so much, Cheery!! I really appreciate the kind feedback, and I'm delighted that you enjoyed this one. ^_^ I agree that Zinnia's battle theme is one of the best in the entire series, and it's easily in my top 3 favorites. The ORAS soundtrack in general is just too good! Hope you've had a great start to 2025 - thanks again! 💫

Randi Espinoza, thank you so much for taking an interest in this remix, and for the kind and enthusiastic feedback! I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed this remix, as it's one of my favorites that I've worked on. Your comment really made my day! ^_^

Hey, MidiMusic! It's always a pleasure to read and respond to your comments, and I really appreciate your taking the time to listen and share your thoughts on it. ^_^ I'm so glad you liked this one, despite not being familiar with the ORAS games' soundtrack. Thanks for the specific feedback regarding the mixing and drums! I'm really proud of how those particular aspects came out, and it was a challenge to mix the taiko drums with the electronic drums, but I am very happy with the result, and I feel like I learned a good deal in the process. It's encouraging to hear that the remix is full of energy and that you felt it's a rendition worthy of acclaim - thank you for that! And likewise, my friend, I hope you had a great New Year, as well! So far, 2025 has been off to a strong start, and I truly think that this will be the best year yet for our VGM remix community. Thanks again for the support! 💛

Consolous, thank you so much, man!! It means a tremendous amount that you take the time to write such detailed and heartfelt comments, especially in spite of how busy you must be with the massive level of engagement on your own channel. I loved reading about your early experiences with the series, and that really takes me back. My first games in the franchise were Red and Blue, and I was one of the last in my friend group to get a Game Boy Color and the games. But wow, playing a bootleg version that doesn't save your progress sounds tedious! You must have gotten _really_ familiar with the opening sections of the game. XD I agree, though, with your sentiment regarding the series' music. Few other series have as solid and consistent soundtracks as the Pokemon games do, and the fact that even the Route themes are memorable speaks to the care put into each entry's OST. I'm delighted to hear that you felt the energy and intensity of the original battle was conveyed well here, and thank you for saying that! My earlier iterations of this remix didn't really have the intent you spoke of, and I think it was only where I tried to go with a specialized sound style that things started to really come together. Besides modifying the instrumentation, I also wanted to add in some supplemental parts (like ascending and descending runs or rhythmic response segments) to augment the arrangement a bit. Everything came out just as I had hoped, and it's so encouraging to hear that you felt that those ideas were realized here! Thank you for your specific remarks regarding the production! Trying to balance the different instruments and make space for them in the mix was one of the most challenging aspects (especially mixing the taiko and electronic drums), and it happened gradually over several work sessions and iterations, which is my preferred way to make adjustments to a mix. It's unique feedback to hear that it's enjoyable even at louder volumes, and I appreciate your saying that! I tend to listen to music at a relatively low volume (or so I'm told), so I rarely crank things up, but it's definitely something I should actively consider in every remix from now on! The drums were definitely my favorite aspect to work on here, and it's interesting that you mention them having a ska tempo. I was primarily going for a D&B - and later Drumstep - rhythmic style here, and this rendition sits at a steady 175 BPM. I'm a big sucker for half-time sections, so I wanted that to utilize a half-time feel to make the Mega Evolution segment feel heavier and more powerful. And it's heartening to see you note the shimmering and atmospheric elements in the music, even drawing a connection to the in-video text, and that kind of attention to detail really speaks to your passion for both music and video elements! Speaking of which, I'm thrilled that you enjoyed the visualizer here, as well as the story I tried to tell through the dialogue and the changes in both Zinnia's and Rayquaza's forms. I agree that Zinnia's design is really cool, and I especially like the tattered cape she wears, in tandem with the awesome spiral anklet that houses her Mega Stone. I was so impressed and amazed when Kali showed me her design of Zinnia with the thematically-colored happi which unfolds to reveal a shiny Mega Rayquaza-inspired design! Rayquaza itself always struck me as an awesome Pokemon, both in my first playthrough of Sapphire and even now, and it felt so OP, with its Extreme Speed, incredible base stats, and being at Lv. 70 when first encountered. Man, you're getting me so nostalgic for this game! 😁 Thanks again for the wonderfully detailed comment, my friend. You took note of everything I hoped people would notice, and then some. Take care, and I'll see you soon! 🌟

Thank you, DarlingJack!! Such positive feedback means a tremendous amount, especially coming from you. I was honestly quite daunted by the challenge of remixing this track, because of how well-loved it is, and I know that people's expectations are sky-high for a masterpiece like Battle! Zinnia. That was primarily the reason why I set this project on the back burner multiple times, because I felt like each of my earlier attempts was a straight downgrade. And I realized that my attempts to make the original theme even more moving and intense would inevitably come up short, so I instead focused on trying to utilize a distinct, yet compatible sound style. I was experimenting with different instruments, and when I gave FL Studio's "Shakuhachi" preset a try, I knew right there and then that it would be the core sound to build to rest of the instrumentation around. It's weird, how taking a chance on something different works out serendipitously well sometimes! I appreciate your mention of the percussive elements, as well! A good amount of time and effort was spent on them, and I wanted them to be dynamic and dense, in terms of both rhythm and sound selection. I am really proud of how the taiko drums came out in the latter part, and I didn't anticipate that they'd synergize so well with electronic drums, but I couldn't be happier with the result! Again, thanks so much for taking the time to listen and comment on this remix. I'm beyond grateful for your support and enthusiasm! 💛

DS to DS, thanks so much, man! Reading your comments always brings a big smile to my face, and I'm really happy to hear that you enjoyed this remix, even despite not being familiar with the game it originates from. The ORAS duo are my favorite pair of remakes yet (though I have high hopes for potential Unova remakes!) and the new music is a big reason for that. I'd been wanting to remix this song for a few years now, and things finally came together in the way I hoped they would! Thanks again for taking the time to listen and comment - your support means a tremendous amount! ^_^

Thank you so, so much, Poke&Remix!! I was really hoping that you'd enjoy this remix in particular, and I'm ecstatic to see such positive and enthusiastic feedback on it. ^_^ And please, if anything, I'd say you're _early_ to the party - or festival - and it means the world that you so quickly took the time to listen and comment after this video was uploaded. Seriously! I mentioned in my response to your comment on the Zora's Domain remix that this one in particular drew inspiration from you, and I want to now explicate that. When you created the series of traditional Japanese-styled remixes prior to the release of Pokemon Legends: Arceus, I was so - and am still - so impressed at how authentic and cool they sounded, and from that moment on, I had it in mind to take a similar approach and incorporate traditional elements. While this remix leans more into the electronic side, it wouldn't have ever come fruition without direct inspiration from that style you utilized, so thank you for that! (by the way, your "Pokemon Legends Arceus Prediction/Remix: Wild Battle" video is still one of my all-time favorites of yours) This one is, as you mentioned, definitely a step further outside of the comfort zone I lived in for my first few years making remixes, and it was my intent for this piece to sort of set the tone for the direction I want to go in 2025. Granted, I don't plan to do anything drastically or radically different, but I want to continue trying new genres and sound styles, and even remix a couple non-VGM themes for the first time ever. Your continual encouragement of my efforts to expand have motivated me, critically, to remain confident in that regard! I appreciate your specific remarks regarding the instrumentation, and it's awesome to hear that you felt this remix struck a balance between preserving some key qualities of the original and infusing it with new sound design! I'm a sucker for string instruments (I mean, who isn't?), and that synth violin lead from FL Studio's Sakura is one of my bread-and-butter leads, so I just had to use it in a track that heavily features violin to begin with. I'm tickled to see you mention a signature sound design for this channel, and it makes me feel so accomplished to have that be the case. As much as I'm inclined to use certain instruments and synths that I really like, I also want to make a concerted effort to utilize new sounds and diversify incrementally. The koto you mentioned was a lucky find, and although I was originally using the one in FLEX's General Midi library, I found a preset in Serum midway through the project that I felt had a more robust and authentic sound. I still kept the original in as well, since it had a nice bright timbre that was good for the quick ascending/descending runs. And I'm incredibly proud of how the taiko drums came out here; that was just a lot of trial-and-error putting together layers of drum and stick hits to try and craft something that was exciting and would jell with the electronic drums that were already in place before the shift in style occurred. It makes me so happy to hear that the music feels a bit reminiscent of Japanese festival music, as that was my exact intent here. Kali always carefully considers the musical style when creating her designs, and when she showed me her initial sketch of "Mega Evolved" Zinnia, I was sincerely floored. Her final designs ended up creating a stunning scene, which perfectly complemented the progression I wanted to be conveyed through the music. Your mention of the music itself telling a story is really such an enormous compliment, and it makes me feel like all my intentions were truly realized here. Thank you again for the time you spend writing such detailed and thoughtful comments, and your constant encouragement and enduring interest in the channel means the world. Here's to an exciting new year, my friend! 💛

I was very shocked when you based this remix on two prominent genres I did in my heyday Drum and Bass and Traditional Japanese style is honestly so cool to play around with you have perfectly fused both genres together I cannot wait to see what you have cooking next! Until the next remix my friend!

Thanks so much for the feedback, jsnotlout! It means a ton that you always take the time to listen and comment, and I'm psyched to hear that you enjoyed this one, despite not being familiar with the original. I really can't say enough about Zinnia's battle theme, as it's one of my all-time favorites - definitely recommend checking it out, if you're interested! And thanks again for your support! ^_^

Bland! It's really good to see you, man! ^_^ Thank you so much for the incredibly detailed and personalized comment - I had a big smile on my face the entire time reading it, and I really can't put into words how much it means to know that you enjoyed this remix to such an extent. I got nostalgic reading about your experiences playing different games in the series, and I'm glad to hear you had a chance to play the ORAS games - they're my favorite remakes to date (though I have very high hopes for potential Black/White remakes🤞)! The 3DS is one of my most-played systems ever, and I just loved the way that both X & Y and OR & AS played and felt. The OG Ruby and Sapphire definitely still hold up, so if you have an opportunity to play either one (or better yet, Emerald), I highly recommend it! But that's awesome to hear that you took the living Dex approach in your playthrough, and I think the DexNav feature from ORAS is one of the best features I've ever seen in the series. It really made trying to 'catch 'em all' feel rewarding and tangible, and a huge part of why I like those games so much. Plus, the shiny chaining mechanic with sneaking is brilliant - I hope they'll revisit that in a future game! Like most people, I was completely floored when I heard Zinnia's battle theme for the first time. It was one of those situations where I had to double-check and make sure that the music I was hearing was actually coming out of my 3DS' speakers. I really didn't think the composers could top the unique theme they made for Wally, but I was more than happy to be convinced otherwise! I know that fan expectations for this track are _very_ high, and I tried to polish this track over many months and iterations as best I could; seeing such you write such positive feedback makes those efforts feel realized! I'm glad that you liked the fast-paced tempo being kept intact here! I forget offhand what the original tempo is, but this remix clocks in at a steady 175 BPM. I often try to keep remixes at the original tempo, if possible, so they can potentially be used for mashups, and because it helps to preserve the energy of the OST version. The percussive elements are the aspect I'm most proud of, and I appreciate your specific mention of the taiko drums, and how they were mixed with the electronic samples. That was one of the most difficult and intensive parts of the process, but I couldn't be happier with the result! The idea to use taiko drums and sticks emerged relatively late in the project, but now it feels completely integral to the sound identity of the remix. I was able to learn some key techniques in the process, too, like creating a "ghost" track for the kick which would provide data for the big taiko drum to sidechain to, without actually outputting sound to the master. I know this is probably a novice technique for most, but I always get excited when I'm able to learn new things in a project! Thanks for your remarks regarding the instrumentation specifically! As you correctly surmised, Sakura was a key player here, with a pair of string leads modified from "Bowed 6", and interestingly enough, "Sax 5". "Buzz Aldrin" has become another favorite of mine, with the dampen knob lessened so the sound has much more sustain. I also made liberal use of FLEX, one of my absolute favorite plugins, with the General Midi library's "Shakuhachi" being perhaps the most critical instrument of all. I think it's one of the library's best instruments, and by a considerable margin! I was also fortunate to come across a fantastic koto preset in Serum, which basically uses a sampled koto in the Noise generator, with no oscillators. That koto preset is definitely something I want to use frequently, even if I'm not going for an overall traditional Japanese sound style! A final detail I'd like to explicate is the top bass that was used here, which I think was a slight modification of Serum's "Mean Rawr Bass" from its base library. Working with Vector U helped me to see the importance of using a top bass with strong mid-low presence to complement the sub-bass, and now I really try to make sure that whatever bass(es) I'm using can be heard easily on any sound system, such as a phone or laptop. I didn't mean to go so far down that tangent, but I just really enjoy explaining the process! In any case, I'm really happy to hear that the instrumentation offered that essential "fresh, yet familiar" feeling that I always strive for! Kali and I are sincerely grateful for your mention of her artwork in the visualizer, and I honestly am completely enamored by the new costume she's wearing, as well. When I saw Kali's sketch for "Mega Evolved" Zinnia, I was _so_ stoked, and her later illustrations of the ceremonial platform and Rayquaza's two forms really just rounded out the scene perfectly. I'm glad you found the designs to be high-quality, as well! Initially, it was a bit frustrating because to do the camera zoom and pan effects, I had to treat the video as a single, rendered item in order to use have everything move in tandem in the ZGEV. But for some reason, trying to zoom in on rendered videos in the ZGEV - even if they're rendered in 4K - always resulted in a reduced-quality image, so we ended up doing most of the "camera work" in After Effects, which turned out to be easier, anyway. So I'm glad we found a workaround, and hopefully it can help to make future videos a bit more dynamic! And thank you for the tip about Shiny Rayquaza, and also for pointing out the thematic colors in Zinnia's design! Admittedly, we didn't go for the limited-edition dragon because we've found the high-level raids to be punishingly difficult and janky in terms of mechanics. Hopefully she or I can trade for one down the line! It means so much to hear that this remix felt like a wholly worthwhile endeavor, and I can only imagine the sense of accomplishment and pride you've felt with both your remixes and originals that have been a long time in the making (like your recent piece from Project Scramble, which is lovely, by the way). Speaking of which, I have not been good about commenting on people's remixes lately - at least, not to the extent that I'd like to - but I'm hoping to have more time to dedicate to that aspect of UA-cam which I truly cherish. And yes, I do have an additional remix planned for this month, and it's an unprecedented non-VGM remix! Thanks for reading the descriptions in full, as always! My hope is that it won't cause people to think that this channel is suddenly changing gears, because monthly Nintendo remixes will always be the #1 focus here, without fail. But still, I'm excited to try something new! 😁 Thank you again, from the bottom of my heart, for the wonderful comment, and for being so encouraging and supportive over the years. I'll see you soon, my friend! 💛

Marisol, it's really good to see you! I always love reading and responding to your comments, and it means a lot that you took the time to listen to and write about the remix. 😊 I am thrilled to hear that you felt the music escalated in a positive way throughout, as that was my exact intent here. Granted, I always try to make sure that no part of the track is neglected, but I wanted the Mega Evolution sequence onward to be special - for it to really bring the heat! 🔥 I know a strong intro is important to hook listeners right away, but I feel that a song should pull out all the stops near the end and have a good sense of progression. I really appreciate your feedback in that regard! And I'm happy that you felt it was a fitting way to bid the Year of the Dragon adieu! I had nearly forgotten that the Year of the Snake is next, which was a rather serendipitous coincidence, since Rayquaza seems to have both draconic and serpentine features. I'm tickled you pointed that out! Thanks again for the wonderful comment, and I hope you have a great start to the new year! 🐉

Star Haven, thanks so much!! Your comments are always such a joy to read and respond to, and it warms my heart to know that you enjoyed this remix video so much. ^_^ I'm really happy with how the percussive elements came out here, so it's heartening to see such positive feedback on that aspect in particular. This was my first time incorporating Taiko drums and sticks into a remix, and I was honestly surprised at their being able to mesh with the electronic drums in the latter half. DnB and Drumstep are both genres that I love, so it was just a lot of fun to work on the drums and percussion, as well as everything else. Thank you for your kind remarks regarding the visuals, as well! I know you always keep a keen eye out for the approaches I utilize, and your feedback has been very important for me to help shape and refine the staple elements of the visualizers. Indeed, the fade and blur applied to elements behind the text is not something I would have thought to incorporate, but just about every technique I've made use of was because I saw something that I felt worked well in someone else's video and wanted to adapt it into my own visualizer. I'm truly humbled to hear that these elements can be inspirational for you, as well! I really appreciate the kind wishes, and I do think that this year is going to be exceptional! And I hope the very same for you, my friend! I know we've talked about collaborating for quite some time now, and I would love to get things in motion when you have an opportunity (no rush, though)! Please feel free to reach out on Discord (my username is the exact same on there) if you use it; otherwise, we can get in touch via some other method. Thanks again! 💛

Thanks so much for watching, Bekka Ri, and for taking the time to write such a kind and thoughtful comment. It means a great deal that you took an interest in this channel, and I'm delighted that you've enjoyed the music on it. It's clear that you have a heartfelt passion for music, and I admire the care you put into both your music and engaging with your community - always great to meet fellow artists on UA-cam! Again, thanks for the wonderful comment! :D

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Steel, thank you so, so much for the wonderfully detailed and enthusiastic comment! I always get so excited to receive notifications for comments you've written, and I really can't stress enough how much I appreciate that you always - and I mean ALWAYS - take the time to listen to each remix and provide feedback at length. It's heartening to see descriptors like "beautiful", "dreamy", and "chill" in your comment, as those are some of the precise qualities I was hoping this rendition would have. Your mention of the intro in particular has me feeling proud, as that's a specific aspect that I've been trying to improve upon in my remixes. I know that the intro is one of the most critical aspects of any song, and while I feel that the middle and ending segments are just as important to the identity and heart of a piece, most people will quickly lose interest if the first few seconds don't hook them right away. Even though our amazing community isn't about making snap judgements, the power of a captivating intro segment can't be ignored, and I'm delighted that you feel mine have been effective - thank you for that! Thank you for your specific remarks regarding the instrumentation, and for pointing out different instruments individually! You always listen with such intent, and it's conveyed perfectly through your highly detailed commentary. For the plucks, I used two different harp sounds - one from FLEX's General Midi library and one from a noise generator in Serum - and I'm happy to have finally had the chance to use harp sounds in a remix. 😁 The guitar is a staple favorite of mine, "Toca di Terra X" in FLEX's Essential Guitars library, and the strings are a combination of FLEX (Essential Strings' "All Strings Sustain"), Sakura (a modification of "Bowed 6"), and Kontakt's Session Strings, which I'm excited to have finally gotten my hands on. I'm glad you liked the bass, too, which is a combination of a saturated sub-bass and low piano notes. One of my favorite parts of doing a more downtempo, chilled-out remix, though, is being able to use percussive elements that are more subtle and textured, and I really appreciate your mention of them specifically! I was lucky to find a heavily reverbed rim shot on Splice that really anchored the drums and drove the sound selection for most of the piece. And while I love high-energy, intense drums in genres like DnB and Drumstep, it's hard for really subtle stuff to be heard in the mix, but a gentler sound style creates opportunities for those kinds of toned-down elements to shine. I appreciate your referencing Glitchman's comment, too, and it means the world to know that you guys think so highly of the music on this channel! ^_^ And great catch, noting the Zelda's Lullaby reference, too - I find that this little tune is so easy and fun to slip into just about any LoZ arrangement! 😁 Kali and I are grateful for your mention of the visual elements, and of the video concept itself - thank you for that! While I did some minor overlay effects (primarily the text and EQ spectrum reactor), Kali handled the bulk of the video production, and we both thought it'd be cute to have young Sidon and Mipha decorate an aquatic tree, then have big sis light it up with Mipha's Grace. I'm honestly blown away by how detailed she makes all these different scenes and characters, and her recent endeavors in animation have helped to add a new dynamic to videos. I'm a very lucky guy to have her support with the visuals in every video, and I hope to never take that for granted. Man, it means so much that, in spite of your limited free time, you've chosen to spend a good deal of it to write such detailed comments on my videos. And I'm glad to hear that things have been good outside of the world of VGM remixing! That said, I'm of course looking forward to your next production, as well, and I heartily appreciate your enthusiasm for this channel! 💛

Hey, Bowser Junior Studios, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I know what you mean regarding the overall energy and change in sound styles for this piece; despite its intensity, there are moments in Miracle Matter's theme that do feel a bit Pokemon-ish! 😁

Right?! I would be so pumped if Nintendo released a new Kid Icarus game, especially if it was done in a style similar to Uprising. We can only hope... 🤞 Thanks so much for watching and for taking the time to comment, 6aby4ndNam1. I hope you enjoyed the remix! :D

Hey, Cam Cam, thanks so much for watching and commenting! I'm really happy that you enjoyed the remix! 😊

So glad you enjoyed it, PartyFoxDeluxe! This remix was a lot of fun to work on, and I'm psyched that it has the kind of energy Super Matt Boy and I were hoping it'd bring! 💫 Thanks for the comment!

@Equalyze your welcome

Hehe. Thanks so much for watching, and I'm delighted to see a seal of approval on this one! ^_^

@@PartyFoxDeluxe Hey, PartyFoxDeluxe, good to see you again! (love the new username, btw) Thanks so much for listening, and for the kind wishes - and a merry Christmas to you, as well! 🎄

@Equalyze yeah also I sorta forgot my past username on my channel dude if you got discord I'd love to friend you dude

@@PartyFoxDeluxe Yes, definitely! I do want to mention that I'm not consistently active on Discord (sometimes going weeks without checking), but nevertheless, it'd be great to be friends on there! My username there is the same as it is here! :D

Aw, thanks so much, jsnotlout! :D It means the world to know that last year's winter remix still is a nice fit for the festive season, and I'm delighted that you've been enjoying it! I hope you have a great holiday and New Year - thanks again! 🎄

Thank you so much, Sculpted Nostalgia!! It's always a delight to read and respond to your enthusiastic feedback, and I appreciate your taking the time to listen and comment on this remix, even months after its release. ^_^ It was a genuine honor and privilege to work with Vector U, and I'm so proud of how the music turned out. It means a lot to hear you say that I've been on a roll, and I feel more than motivated to keep working towards continual improvement. Thanks again for the kind comment, my friend! 💛

Oh man, I totally feel you there! For me, it wasn't this song in particular, but that iconic "Get out..." that you'd hear in certain areas when you've run out of time. That always scared the heck out of me, and the countdown definitely didn't help to ease things. 😅 But in the original Frantic Factory track, those low strings and barry sax in particular really made it unnerving to listen to (and the Production Room variant of the track sounds particularly unfriendly). It's wild, how much of a difference music can make in setting the atmosphere of a game! Thank you so much for the kind feedback, though! I'm really glad that you enjoyed the rendition Alter Loy and I worked on, and huge props to him for building the song structure and core instrumentation in this piece. His ability to select and modify sounds is remarkable, and it was a genuine delight to work with him on this, both musically and personally! And I'm glad you liked all the little details we put in! I feel like I can't express enough how much I love dynamic music in games, and Alter Loy was on board for taking that concept to the max and making each section of the song feel like a distinct part of the factory. Thanks again for the wonderful comment, NostalJack! 💛

Heyy, Chocolate Chip Studios, it's great to see you! :D Thanks so much for taking an interest in this remix, and for your kind words. It always warms my heart when people comment on older remixes on this channel, and I'm delighted that the production on the track has held up! Even now, this is one of my favorite remixes from the channel's early years, as it's more on the mellow and ambient side, contrast to the usual high-energy battle themes I like to cover. I'm a big sucker for piano, and I love the way it's featured so prominently in the Kingdom Hearts series, so I wanted to make sure it was a key element here, as well. And I'm glad you enjoyed the supporting synths, as well - I used some choral and string pads to warm the sound up a bit and add a bit of atmosphere, and it's heartening to hear that it achieved that effect! Thanks again for the enthusiastic comment - this really made my day! 🌟

Glitchman!! Thank you so much for the wonderful feedback! ^_^ I always get so excited for notifications of comments you've written, and it's a sincere joy to read and respond to them. It means a ton to know that you feel I'm able to work well with both high-energy and gentler, more downtempo styles - thank you for that! As I was considering song choices for December, I thought about doing a jolly, vibrant piece, but after realizing that most of the pieces for 2024 were more on the intense side, I thought it would be nice to pick a gentler, more calming song. Although I really enjoy battle themes and similarly high-octane tracks, I want to make sure there's a good deal of variety on the channel, and it's nice to pull things back a bit every now and then. :) Thank you for your remarks regarding the instrumentation in particular! Selecting and modifying instruments is always one of the most challenging aspects of remixing for me, and it's encouraging to hear that you felt the instruments and percussive elements were well-selected! I adhered quite strongly to the original instrumentation here, with some additional bell and charm synths to add a bit of wintry flavor, but the biggest difference as you noted is the change in drums and percussion. I'm really proud of how they came out, and for quite some time now, I've wanted to do a more chill-styled remix to make use of ambient, reverbed percussion, like the rim snare you noted - that's one of my favorite samples in the entire remix, and I feel like it really acted like the glue here! Again, I really appreciate that you always take the time to listen and comment with such intent and precision. I hope you have a great holiday season, my friend, and I'll see you around! ❄

Oh, wow, that makes me really happy to hear that you enjoy Player2's and my music so much! ^_^ Thank you for the kind and enthusiastic words, TheCreepyPro!

@@Equalyze gotta make sure you guys feel the appreciation!

@@TheCreepypro We certainly do! You have an amazing way of making remixers feel appreciated. Thanks again, TheCreepyPro! 😄

@@Equalyze your welcome bud! glad I can do that for you!

I'm so glad that this remix could help introduce you to this song! Honestly, it's one of my favorite VGM-peripheral songs, and I wish more people knew about it, because the production and vocals are fantastic, and it's just a powerful and moving piece overall. It's so encouraging to hear that the remix itself has a victorious kind of sound, and I hoped above all that people would feel uplifted and empowered, just as I was by the original. It means a lot that you took the time to listen and comment on a track that wasn't strictly a VGM piece - thank you so much for your continued enthusiasm and support for the channel, TheCreepyPro!! 🌟

@@Equalyze I am glad you can introduce me to new music!

Thank you very much!! AvoCado and I always have an awesome time working together, and this is a piece we've wanted to cover for quite some time now - I'm delighted to hear that you enjoyed the remix, and that you felt it had a heroic sound, just as we had hoped. Honestly, I can't help but feel empowered when I listen to the original, and it's encouraging to hear that the same feeling came across here! 🪽

@@Equalyze you guys are a good combination!

Hey, Masi Saurén! Thanks so much for taking the interest in this remix, and for the enthusiastic comment! I'm really happy that you enjoyed the music, as this is one of my favorite remixes that I've worked on. I'm a huge fan of Twilight Princess and of this song in particular, and it was a lot of fun to make a remix in this style. 😁 Thanks again for your feedback!

Randy Becker, it's great to see you again! Thank you so much for taking an interest in this remix, and for your time spent writing such a nice comment! Star Wolf's theme is one of my all-time favorites, and I was really stoked to be able to cover it a couple years ago. I had listened to a bunch of Star Wolf remixes prior, and I wanted to make sure that what I ended up doing would at least be different from the majority of them, because there's some really tough competition out there! (and I have to mention that Vector U's rendition of the theme is still my very favorite to this day) The Assault version is likely my favorite in-game iteration of the theme, because it just works so well with the voice acting, SFX, and overall atmosphere of that game, and the slower, more deliberate tempo just feels so right in that instance. I'm really happy that aspects of both the N64 and GCN versions were apparent here, and it is very high praise to hear that it made the cut for you! Thanks again for the wonderful comment! :D

@Equalyze Vector U's version is such a bop, was one of the only ones in my playlist until yours. XD But yes, you absolutely did it justice. Listening to your rendition just makes me wish for a remaster of Assault on the Switch. But it has to have good music like this!

Thank you so much for the kind words! Bravely Default, while being an excellent game overall, isn't one of my favorites, but its OST has some of the best tracks in all of gaming, I feel. "That Person's Name Is" is still my favorite VGM theme of all time, and while many songs have come close, nothing quite tops just how powerful, beautiful, and straight-up cool this song feels to me. I'm delighted to hear that you've taken an interest in BD's soundtrack, as well, and it makes me happy to know that you enjoyed this particular rendition, as I'm very proud of it. 😊 Thanks again for your thoughtful comments, Randy!

Thanks so much, Hezekiah! Your comment really made my day, and it is so encouraging to hear that you feel this channel has the potential to keep going. ^_^ I have no plans of stopping anytime soon, and I hope to keep making remixes for as long as I'm reasonably able to. This has become a very important part of my life, and having opportunities to work with talented artists like Mattip has only further fueled my passion for VGM! I'm delighted to see such positive feedback regarding the music here. Mattip did a wonderful job with the percussive elements, melodic parts and SFX, and I think the synergy between he and I really allowed this to come together just as we had hoped. I agree that some of the classic Nintendo tunes really are among the best in terms of composition. With the limited selection of sounds and noises composers had to work with, they really maximized those elements with robust and catchy melodies - there's definitely a reason for songs from earlier eras in gaming being as memorable as they are! Thanks again for the wonderful comment! 😄

@ your welcome!!! I’m glade my comment made your day because your truly a freakin musician!!! And one quick question? Did you play all of those instruments by keyboard and recorded it into a daw or did you made it by midi notes?

​@@Hezekiahceleb Ah man, I really appreciate the kind words! ^_^ I've always been involved with music in some way, since I started taking piano lessons at age 5, but that interest in music really developed into a true passion when I started remixing VGM nearly 5 years ago. To answer your question: I didn't input the notes using a keyboard, because my timing is not as precise as I'd like to it be, so having to quantize and fix all of the mistimed and/or incorrect notes would end up creating more work in the end. 😅 For all of the midi notes that are input into the arrangement, I enter them in manually by clicking in the grid in FL Studio's piano roll. I almost always use sheet music when inputting midi notes, because transcribing the bass, harmony, and chord parts is something I admittedly struggle with. Once I have the basic elements down, then I like to embellish the arrangement with melody variation, added parts, and even changes to the bass and chord structure. Thanks for asking about that, and again, for your kind comments! :D

@ no problem man! And the reason why I said that is because you know, as me being a musician also, I was curious of how you go about your music because it’s just so good man!!!

Thanks so much, Ryu! ^_^ Your enthusiasm for each remix means a great deal, and I'm deeply grateful that you take the time to listen and comment so thoughtfully. I'm very happy to hear that you felt the remix was soothing, as that was definitely my intent and hope. After a good number of high-energy remixes this year, I wanted to wind down with something a bit more downtempo and relaxed. And thank you for your remarks regarding the production and mixing! I was able to spend a bit more time than usual on the mix in this instance, and I'm glad it seems to have paid off! I hope you have a great Christmas season, my friend! Thanks again! 🎄

Thank you so much, Jyggy! ^_^ It means a lot that you took an interest in this remix, and I'm very humbled to hear that you feel the music on this channel is underrated - that's the ultimate compliment! I hope you have a great holiday season, and thanks again for the kind words! 🌟

Kibatsu! Thank you so, so much for the wonderful comment, man. Reading what you wrote brought me a lot of joy, and it means so much to know that you enjoyed this rendition of one of your all-time favorite tracks. It's exciting, yet a bit nerve-wracking to know that any song selection could end up being someone's favorite, and I always want to make sure that the person isn't let down or underwhelmed by my remix of it. I really appreciate your feedback on this song, and your detailed commentary on it is deeply heartwarming! 😊 I'm psyched to hear that you felt the sound style and overall vibe of the original were captured so well here - thank you for that! In this remix, I really didn't want to change much in terms of instrumentation, because it already sounds so lovely, so keeping the guitar, piano, and synths largely intact was a priority of mine. Through sheer luck, I managed to find a synth early in the sound selection process that sounded nearly identical to the one used in BOTW for the chords, and I knew right away that it had to be used. With the core instrumentation mostly unchanged, I thought that it would be nice to add in some bell synths for a bit of sparkle and holiday cheer, and I wanted to primary difference to be heard in the percussive elements. Since the original version is quite sparse with percussive elements, it really created an opportunity to introduce some gentle drums and percussion, which I eagerly took! You really said it, in regards to the much-needed respite that calmer, more soothing music can provide from the stresses of an increasingly chaotic and cruel world. I'm glad that this remix falls into that category, and as much as I like the fiery, intense battle themes, I want to make sure to pull things back and put out some more reflective-sounding remixes from time to time. It makes me happy to hear that this rendition had both a watery and wintery flavor, and your remarks regarding the production and arrangement have my heart swelling with pride - thank you so much for that! With pieces from games and/or series whose music I know well, I like to try and incorporate references from other parts of the game, or from other games in the series, and it means a lot to know that you enjoy and look out for those details. After a series of collaborations, I feel like my solo remixes have the potential to be more robust from what I've learned working with you, Vector U, Alter Loy, and AvoCado - you guys have all been awesome to work with! I'm incredibly excited for another year of remixes on this channel, and I'm thrilled that you're looking forward to it, as well - and the very same to you, my friend! Thanks again! 💛

Thank you so much, Danny!! Your comments are always a genuine delight to read, and it means a tremendous amount that you take the time to listen so intently and comment with such detail. 😊 I'm really happy that you liked the different themes that were integrated into the arrangement, and thanks for saying so! I feel like the Zelda games in general lend themselves well to this concept, especially since all of the ocarina songs in OoT/MM use the same 5 notes. The sustained notes and relatively low density in Zora's theme also create many opportunities to slip in segments of other themes, so I wanted to take full advantage of that here! 😁 It's humbling to hear you speak so highly of my abilities, and it gives me a great deal of motivation to keep working towards continual improvement! I agree that Zora's Domain is one of the most reliably calming and relaxing areas, with an equally serene theme, and it always feels like a much-needed respite from the dangers of Death Mountain, the uncertainty of the forest areas, and the chaotic hustle and bustle of the castle towns. One of the things I love most about the BotW/TotK iteration is the way the piano is incorporated, and those lovely triplet runs were a huge reason why I decided on this particular version. I'm glad you liked that aspect of the instrumentation! Thank you also for your kind remarks regarding Kali's artwork! I feel she did a fantastic job with both the art elements and the animation, and the visualizers she puts together in Adobe always feel like a step up from what I'm able to make using FL Studio's ZGEV alone. We really appreciate your constant support and encouragement of us both! I hope you have a wonderful Christmas season, my friend. Thanks again, and I'll see you soon! 🌟

Thanks so much, iRead! I know that Breath of the Wild and Tears of the Kingdom are particularly special games for you, and it means a tremendous amount that you enjoyed this remix from their OSTs. 😊 So, full disclosure: the Switch snap sound effect used here is the very same one you used in our collaboration back in the summer of 2023! In fact, the wind chimes you used in Poke Pelago are also incorporated here, alongside a delicate "fairy chime" layer that I sourced from Splice. Those two sounds alone have been hugely valuable for me over the past year, and in addition to using the actual audio clips, I regularly consult your percussive parts (in our collab and your remixes in general) for both inspiration and edification, as they are genuine exemplars for how drums and percussion should be done in a variety of genres. It's something I've thought of often, and I'm glad to finally be able to share that with you! Thanks again for the kind comment, my friend, and I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! 💛

@@Equalyze hehe im glad you used the same switch snap, it's my favorite thing to put in mixes LOL and im so glad to hear that you appreciate my percussion parts considering im a drummer lol, brings me great joy!

Thank you for the kind comment, Taylor - I really appreciate your interest in this remix! Have a wonderful holiday season! ❄

Heyy, Consolous! Thank you so much for taking the time to write such a wonderfully detailed and thoughtful comment - I had a huge smile on my face while reading it, and it makes me very happy to know that you enjoyed so many of the subtle details here. ^_^ I agree that among the Zelda series' different areas, the Zora regions have particularly great music, and it's amazing how the composers manage to capture that "watery retreat" kind of feel with the music alone. Honestly, it's hard to decide which iteration of Zora's Domain I like best, but as you mentioned, the Ocarina of Time version really set the precedent with its tropical paradise sound style. I'm so glad to hear that you liked how the rhythmic drive was changed here, as I wanted that you really be a defining characteristic of this remix. The 90's R&B/Easy Listening style of drums and percussion that I tried to capture here is something that's quite nostalgic for me, and in particular, I drew a bit of inspiration from Christmas albums that different 'boy bands' would release, like N*SYNC and Boyz II Men. Thanks for mentioning that aspect in particular! The piano arpeggios you mentioned are one of my favorite details that are unique to the Breath of the Wild/Tears of the Kingdom iteration of this theme, and I'm delighted that you enjoyed the way they were featured here. Huge credit to the composers for taking such a well-loved theme and breathing new life into it with all these lovely little flourishes. And I'm happy that you enjoyed the inclusion of the Zora siblings' themes in this arrangement, as well - honestly, this ended up becoming as much a remix of Mipha's and Sidon's themes as of Zora's Domain itself! Thank you also for your kind feedback regarding the production! More time than usual was spent on trying to balance instruments and tweak the arrangement so even the subtle details could be heard, and it's very high praise to hear that you felt the mix was clear, with space created for each element - and thanks for your mention of the watery SFX, as well - those were a lot of fun to use! 🌊 Again, I really appreciate your enthusiasm for this remix, and your generosity in taking the time to comment at length. I hope you have a great holiday season, and I'll see you soon! 🌟

Hey, MidiMusic! :D Thank you so much for always taking the time to listen and comment, my friend - your support and enthusiasm for the music on this channel means the world! I'm psyched to see you mention the reference to Sidon's theme, and I'm tickled that it caught your ear. 😁 Hope you have a wonderful holiday season and new year, and as always, I'm looking forward to what you'll create on your channel. See you around! 🌟

Thank _you_ for the unrelenting support and enthusiasm, Dolphinazee! It's always a joy to read your comments, and I'm so happy to know that enjoyed this remix. It's heartwarming feedback to hear that this selection made for a pleasant end to the year as 2024 winds down. Honestly, it's hard to believe that the year is almost over, but I am really excited for what the upcoming year will hold, and it means the world to know that you are, too! I hope you have a wonderful holiday season - thanks again! 🌟

Heyy, DS to DS! :D It's always a delight to read your comments, and I'm very happy to hear that you liked the way this song was remixed - your feedback has really made _my_ day, as well! Zora's Domain is really such a lovely piece, and I'd been looking forward to covering it for quite some time now. It means a tremendous amount to know that you enjoy that my approach to remixing, and I really appreciate that you take the time to listen to new music on the channel. I hope you have a wonderful holiday season! 🌟

Thank you so much for the kind feedback, AlterLoy! It means so much to hear that you found this remix to be touching, and it makes my heart happy to see it called beautiful. ^_^ I hope you have a wonderful holiday season, my friend! 💛