Beautiful Dead - A Smooth Life (Danganronpa Remix)

My arrangement of 'Beautiful Dead,' from Danganronpa: Trigger Happy Havoc
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Hi everyone! It's been a pretty heavy orchestral year so far in terms of content so I thought I'd change it up a little! Bring back the classic smooth sounds of an EF arrangement. What better way to do this than to reintroduce the 'smooth' series. It started with 'A Smooth Investigation.' Now introducing a 'A Smooth Life,' a jazzy, somewhat soulful remix of the Danganronpa daily life themes.
The arrangement begins with a classic EF opening: the solo instrument playing the melody. I've done this in quite a lot of arrangements and absolutely love it. The structure of the arrangement then closely follows the original but with an additional solo-like section. I also thought it would be cool to add a guitar for the second half the melody; not a VST or anything, it's literally me playing guitar!
Another focus was on small and subtle changes in the rhythmic parts. Small adjustments to chord structures, bass rhythms and so much more. I always find it's a nice way to repeat a section of the piece without it sounding too repetitive. Oh and as always, there is a reference to another DR piece. Admittedly it's quite tiny!
There were quite a few different interesting techniques that went into creating this arrangement. FX automation, a lot of stereo imaging effects, adding warmth, creative uses of reverb and much more. It's one of those arrangements which has a lot going on underneath the surface. Another thing that really stands out to me is the sound of the drum machine in this (the electronic drums). It really does contribute to the overall feel of the piece. The piece almost sounds naked without it. Achieving this took a huuuge amount of tweaking and adjusting to get right as well as some surgical reverb adjustment. I actually had a small idea of dedicating a twitch stream a few days after each arrangement to quickly run through how it was made. Let me know if you're interested!
As always, thanks for watching!
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[@AZUREREV]

When the guitar started. Beautiful. Absolutely.

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you! I should record guitar way more often

[@AZUREREV]

@@EverythingFantasy Definitely! Its so good. And I especially love the vibes it gives off.

[@everythingfantasycurtains849]

smooth like a curtain swaying in the cool summer breeze ;)

[@niebl]

such an outstanding remix. It really captures this unique trigger happy havoc feel that is hard to decribe.

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you very much!! Glad I managed to capture the unusual feel of the game that started it all!

[@thephoenixsystem6765]

Would be great credits music for a relaxing outro

[@Joker_P5R]

The hollow emptiness of this song perfectly captures the feel of thh, great job

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you!

[@Shiru_98]

Finally my favourite DR theme got its arrangement, and it didn't disappoint, it sounds fantastic (pun totally not intended)

[@Banner.]

Amazing remix once again. I really wish you had more popularity in the DR community, you truly are amazing.

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you very much! Hoping things will grow with time

[@reinokuma]

Wow this is really nice definitely great on catching the feeling in this 😊

[@The0x6]

That bassline is incredibly smooth, I love it 💚

[@N_Nishi]

I always love hearing your Danganronpa remixes, especially the Jazz ones. (A Smooth Investigation - Ikoroshia is still my favorite DR remix, though. I'm a sucker for the opening to it)

[@AndrewMoers]

Played this a few times in a row while doing some work, absolutely awesome stuff as always 😄

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you very much!!

[@Not__Steven]

yo this is ACTUALLY SO GOOOOOD

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thanks a lot!

[@rainstarsworld9429]

A wonderful remix of the unquestionably greatest DR track :)

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you!!

[@JoanStar]

I was actually looking for this a little while back!

[@TheBadDeadFox]

Such a nice aesthetic

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you!

[@ThomasGHouse]

Love it!
There's something about this song that just gives it such an interesting atmosphere. Distant, yet comforting. Catchy but ambient. There are a select few OSTs with tracks like this, they're always some of my favourites. (Other examples would be Investigation~Core 2001 from the Ace Attorney 1 OST, or Awakening from Ghost Trick.)

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you very much! You have also reminded me to play Ghost Trick. I have it on DS but haven't even opened the case yet sadly!

[@ThomasGHouse]

@@EverythingFantasy One of my favourite games, I hope you enjoy it :)

[@arialnord7456]

Thank you for this beautiful remix. It gives me needful chill during the exams time. Keep it up)

[@mar7674]

Super groovy my guy. I can't wait for you to get more popular so eventually I can have all these mixes on my Spotify, and i can have a chill playlist to play at the cafe I work at. Especially on a rainy day or something? Your tracks would hit different.

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thank you very much!! Really glad you appreciate it. I also haven't forgotten about Spotify. It's on the top of my mind. Just need more channel growth!

[@heehomgee4671]

Incredible

[@EggiRoll]

The killing game just became a hell of a lot better

[@turtle2470]

I'm digging all your remixes. I'm glad someone as talented as you has provided us with these!

[@CozyCoffeeLofi]

Awesome hollow remix!❤

[@offlyhuman3392]

A Real beautiful and peaceful music. Love It !

[@Joanneehlers]

really really nice cant wait for more

[@MBeekes]

I really want an extended mix of this song.

[@thephoenixsystem6765]

You have the talents

[@Hollydoxx]

not enough views. awesome remix

[@endercraft111]

Nice

[@EverythingFantasy]

Thanks

[@SparadoTCG]

Danganronpa x Persona 5

[@EverythingFantasy]

Haha good point! I can see the link