Spiral Knights - Spiral Knights Music Recreation/Remix - Castle Action (+ Treasure Vault Recreation/Remix + More to come!) by Takendown!

Spiral Knights Music Recreation/Remix - Castle Action (+ Treasure Vault Recreation/Remix + More to come!) by Takendown!

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Sun, 05/06/2012 - 07:49

Takendown

(Repost)

Hello all!

As you all know, I'm a MASSIVE fan of Harry Mack's Spiral Knights OSTs found in-game. All sound brilliant and amazing. That being said, I have taken the time out to recreate Castle Action from in-game. You should all recognise it as you're likely to hear it in Scarlet Fortresses as well as Citadels. Here it is! http://bit.ly/INU3Oo

Feedback on this would be greatly appreciated! Took me about 2hrs and 35mins over the space of 2 days to complete.

I hope to recreate more of Harry Mack's pieces in the near future!

Thanks!

EDIT:

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

I have created another remix! Those of you who know of Treasure Vault, feast your ears up on this remake by me! http://bit.ly/LprxoJ

Let me know what you think! Thanks!

***2ND ANNOUNCEMENT***

Mettle of a Gremlin [Gremlin Theme] has been released! Listen here! http://bit.ly/O1Ehkm

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 08:28

Isekuube

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AWESOME! :D

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 08:50

Takendown

Hah!

Thanks Isekuube! I appreciate that you have listened to this.

I hope to make more for all to enjoy!

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 10:56

Corrionos

Are you accepting requests for other pieces?

I have request, if you are.

Also, Good job!

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 10:56

Takendown

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@Corrinos - I currently am, but I might not be able to get to them right now. Name your request!

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:03

Softhead

As I said on the vid,

Vim and Vigor remixed with Tension Rising please.
If you can ^_^.

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 11:18

Corrionos

Well, you could fool around

Well, you could fool around with
Musicatto by Kansas from the Album Power

Or, if you want something from Spiral Knights
Blast Network's theme is my favorite theme.

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 15:13

Takendown

Replies

@Atrumvindex - Hmm, holy hell. That sounds difficult. I'd have to step my game up a whole lot more in order to achieve that. Maybe we could start off with something easier, eh?

@Corrionos - Sounds pretty simple. After I get a few Spiral Knights Remixes out of the way like the Boss theme, maybe I'll give this one a shot. Reminds me of Zelda, actually.

***ANNOUNCEMENT***

I have created another remix! Those of you who know of Treasure Vault, feast your ears up on this remake by me! http://bit.ly/LprxoJ

Let me know what you think! Thanks!

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 16:48

Tevokkia

Loving it!

I really like both of these a lot- they're different enough from the originals that I don't feel like I'm listening to mostly the exact same thing, but you still really get the feeling of the original.

Mettle of a Gremlin remixed would be great ... It's my favorite, I'd like to hear as many mixes of that by different people as possible. I don't mind using art as a bribe .... >.>

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 17:08

Isekuube

Oooh!

I love the new TV variation! And may I put in a request?: Firestorm Citadel and the Boss Theme. Think that may have been suggested but wth? ;)

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 18:10

#10

Takendown

Replies

@Tevokkia - Thanks! You said that you don't feel like you're listening to the same thing. That's understandable. That would be my improving skill of recomposing pieces of music, bearing in mind that I had to pick instruments that sounded similar to the one's you hear in the original. Sometimes, different is good, right?

Seeing as I have many requests, I'd have to consider this one too since you'd like to hear as many mixes of that song as possible.

@Isekuube - I had a little attempt at doing the Boss theme. For my current skill, it's really difficult. I only just got the built up part down, then those fast parts come in. Maybe I have to set that aside for the time being. As for Firestorm Citadel, which ones are you suggesting? Are you suggesting the continuous beat that plays in the back throughout Firestorm Citadel or the Battle Theme that plays when fighting Slags within Firestorm Citadel? If it's the second option, then I might just have a shot at that.

Sun, 05/06/2012 - 21:15

#11

Tevokkia

I fail at communication today

Haha, let me rephrase that. I always ask for that song to be remixed, because I like to hear different mixes from different people. I only want one from you, hon. XD

And different is good. Sometimes a song isn't remixed quite enough and it's difficult to tell how it's different from the original at times. I was awkwardly trying to compliment your mixing skills, but apparently failed.

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 07:30

#12

Takendown

Reply to Tevokkia

Holy crap! Mettle of a Gremlin?! I had almost missed the name!

Mettle of a Gremlin = Gremlin Theme right?

I attempted this and this one seems alright to do! Involves a lot of strings though!

Heck yeah, I'll do this!

(It's one of my favourites too!)

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 09:53

#13

Gzilla

@Takendown

Could you try remixing whitespace swarm?

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 10:11

#14

Tevokkia

Sweet. Strings are the best.

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 12:18

#15

Takendown

Replies

@Gzilla - Ah, Whitespace Swarm! Many have already asked me to recompose that. I must say, even I like the music of that. It's much different to the rest of Spiral Knights OSTs.

I'll see about geting around to doing Whitespace Swarm. All will be posted within this thread!

@Tevokkia - Yeah, I've already started this recomposition. Will keep you posted on this.

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 12:35

#16

Takendown

UPDATE

*****UPDATE*****

Sorry for the double post.

I'm postponing recomposing the Gremlin Theme (Sorry Tevokkia and others) as I'm going to get Whitespace Swarm out of the way as it's easier! As soon as I'm done with Whitespace Swarm, I'll get onto doing the Gremlin Theme.

Sorry!

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 13:03

#17

Tevokkia

^.^

It's all good. I'm just happy knowing it's in the queue. Take your time!

Mon, 05/07/2012 - 18:14

#18

Shue-Donnym

No subject line spam here, move along

Shock and Poison themes.

I love them.

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 14:15

#19

Isekuube

Extremely Late Reply to Post #10

Yes, the fighting theme, I'll give you the real one for your clarification. Thanks,

Isekuube

Tue, 05/08/2012 - 23:39

#20

Takendown

Replies

@Tevokkia - You have my word. As soon as I complete Whitespace Swarm and it goes up, I'll continue to work on Mettle of a Gremlin [Gremlin Theme]!

@Pladypus I was considering doing the Shock theme. Many have said that it's very nostalgic to listen to. I agree with 'em.

@Isekuube - Fighting theme? I'll give that one a shot after Mettle of a Gremlin. This one's going to be challenging though, as I have to mess with things I've never really touched such as the Tempo Automation Editor (which can be tricky in Linux MultiMedia Studio) as the theme has fluctuating tempos. But hey, I'm fine to try out new things!

Thu, 05/10/2012 - 23:18

#21

Windsickle

Nice job here. I can really

Nice job here. I can really appreciate this as I have a partial understanding of how much work must've been put into this.

Fri, 05/18/2012 - 18:11

#22

Isekuube

Not going to be on the forums for a while.

But I thought I might just post uno mas time before I go. Err, more of a bump... :3 Hope you're working hard Taken! ;) Great work,

~Isekuube

Sun, 05/20/2012 - 07:25

#23

Takendown

Replies + UPDATE

@Windsicke - Thank you! I'm always happy to throw in work for the game I love. Even more for people to listen and enjoy the remixes!

@Isekuube - Sorry, I have been hard at work! Got many remixes to get through but I am working as fast as I can to get these remixes out.

-----------------UPDATE-----------------

I'm currently now working on Firestorm Citadel's Battle Theme. After that is complete, I will then move onto completing Mettle of a Gremlin, Whitespace Swarm, and a remake of Haven (at night).

Let's keep this thread alive!

Takendown.

P.S - Feel free to come and find me in-game too.

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 08:36

#24

Takendown

UPDATE

Quick update:

Mettle of a Gremlin [Gremlin Theme] PREVIEW has been posted!

It's just a little insight into what I've been doing with this piece of music. Hope you enjoy!

Takendown.

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 09:04

#25

Isekuube

Awesome!

The Castle Action and this has that same chime thing to it. When I first listened to it sounded similar, but different aswell. Keep up the gud work,

Isekuube.

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 09:21

#26

Softhead

How about,

A Jazz version of I'll face my self(Battle) from persona 4..

Tue, 06/05/2012 - 09:31

#27

Tevokkia

<3 <3 <3

Loving it so far! <3

Wed, 06/06/2012 - 17:30

#28

Takendown

Replies to users

@Isekuube - Is that a good or a bad thing? I kind of see what you mean. But yeah, that problem has been resolved, if it were a problem in the first place. It sounds different now and everything sounds more great to listen to. I can't stop playing the beginning. It sounds great! Totally refined! Can't wait to finish it and release it for all to enjoy!

@Tohru-Adachi - If I can actually get around to doing songs outside of Spiral Knights, I'll take requests then. I hope to get every requested Spiral Knights song done as I'm more familiar with them. Then I'll be able to do songs outside of Spiral Knights.

@Tevokkia - Thanks Tevokkia! The current version I'm working on has been completely refined! The beginning sounds different, while the strings section has been "Gremlinized" too! You'll see what I mean when I put it out there!

Thanks for the replies! Keep 'em coming!

P.S. I'm planning on releasing a Preview of Firestorm Citadel Battle. I'm not sure though.

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 06:06

#29

Takendown

GREAT NEWS!

The Mettle of a Gremlin Remake has been posted! Hooray!

This marks my first ever Spiral Knights remake to have been completely completed! Castle Action had parts missing out, while Treasure Vault also had a few parts missing due to me being very impatient!

This piece, however, is complete!

Hope you all enjoy!

Thu, 06/07/2012 - 06:30

#30

Tevokkia

<3 <3 <3

Yes, I enjoy very much so! I loved the little drum beats on the transitions. ^.^

Fri, 06/08/2012 - 03:23

#31

Takendown

Replies to users, news

@Tevokkia - Thank you! I think this is the best out of the three I've created! Expect more to come, such as:

-Firestorm Citadel Battle

-Whitespace Swarm

-Haven at Night (Nighthaven)

-New Slime theme recently added to the game

With more to come!

Also, the original composer of these pieces of music, Harry Mack, has heard my work and has taken a rather big interest in them. He also explained to me how his composing journey started! How interesting!

Fri, 06/08/2012 - 11:51

#32

Tevokkia

Wow!

Wow, how exciting! Looking forward to more work from you (particularly the new slime theme).

Fri, 06/08/2012 - 14:14

#33

Softhead

So no I'll face my self?

Aww...

But, tell us, what was mr mack's journey?

Fri, 06/08/2012 - 14:33

#34

Takendown

Replies to users

@Tevokkia - Thank you! And the new Slime theme is tricky, but great! As I compose, I improve! :D

@Tohru-Adachi - I wouldn't say "No I'll face my self", but I will say I may not be able to get to it now. Doesn't mean I won't do it in the near future, I may do.

Also, here's what Mr. Mack said to me, word-for-word:

Nice work! I started my composing journey transcribing "Baby on Board" from the Simpsons back in high school. Good luck!

Guess he said "Good luck!" to the future remixes I'll make! How very interesting! Having got a reply from him means the world to me, as we all love the brilliant music he produces!

Sun, 06/17/2012 - 09:56

#35

Takendown

UPDATE

The Spiral Knights Main Theme has been posted! Hope you guys enjoy my work with the new change I made to it!

If you haven't heard Mettle Of a Gremlin, hear it here! http://bit.ly/O1Ehkm (Redirects to YouTube)

Sun, 06/17/2012 - 10:16

#36

Tevokkia

^.^

Sweet! Love the addition of the Zelda music in there; it fit really well.

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