Video Game Remix Quiz!

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Sarge
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Video Game Remix Quiz!

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So, to continue the video game music quiz theme, I've put together a batch of songs for your listening pleasure. This time, though, it's all video game remixes! These should be from more recognizable titles, but the change from original instrumentation might be just enough to make it more challenging. Also, more rock and techno incoming, so be forewarned. There are some orchestral tracks, too, just not many. :P

Just as with previous quizzes, answers should be submitted to me via private message. I'll take the liberty of using alienjesus' template, as well, so use that to make things easier when you want to submit. As always, general discussion is fine as long as it's not things that reveal what a particular song is. And don't check YouTube and the like for answers, that's cheating!

Once again, no prizes, because I'm cheap. ;) But it should be fun, regardless!

Guesses will be due March 31st at 6:00PM EST.

The link to the files: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sqru8lns4hzkq ... z.zip?dl=0

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Yeaaaah, here we go again! I'm really eager to try out a remix contest since it most often takes a while until you recognize the track even if you know it which can make it interesting in another way. Also, variation is always nice!
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I sent my answers in, but I have to be honest, I didn't enjoy this quiz as much. I found too many of the remixes had either remixed the song almost beyond recognition (especially the dance-y ones, like track 30), or added some much of their own stuff it took like 2 minutes before I could pick up the melody I recognised (like track 11).

I fully expect there to be plenty of songs I should have recognised normally that I won't feel bad about missing entirely :lol:
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Yeah, I worried that might be the case. Depending on if it's a straight cover or an OCRemix-style mix, it can be hard to pick out what it's from. To me, I guess it's obvious, but of course, it would be, wouldn't it! ;)

Almost all of these are from big-name games, though. In fact, I think the majority of them are from Nintendo systems. Imagine that. :P

(Oh, and Track 30 is supposed to be a gimme, the voice samples kinda give it away!)
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Yeah, don't let me put you off. It's nice to mix things up a bit
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I guess the real secret is just try to enjoy the music. ;)
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A week left, everyone! Be sure to get your votes to me if you're going to participate!
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I have sent in my answers now, only about two days left now everyone!
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I get so IMPATIENT at the end! I can't wait to get these answers!

Question for my fellow competitors: Do you primarily know the answers due to the games you've played, or rather because you've listened to the tunes out-of-context?

Also, Tiduas, you kick so much butt at this. What makes you so passionate about VGM? I want to know your story!

In fact, I'd love it if everyone would weigh in on that question too. What makes you all so passionate about VGM?
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Me, KajzerJack, Tiduas and some others gather now and then and have music quizzes for a few days. It's basically a few guys screaming various game titles seconds after a song started. It's kinda sick how fast they are on some songs.

I think my interest started with a weekly show on public radio dedicated to video game and demo music. So a lot of what I know is out-of-context.
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