Retro Remix Revue Volume 1

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Retro Remix Revue Volume 1 Version 1.263

January 26, 2009 | Jayson Napolitano | 5 Comments Share this

I know it wasn’t that long ago, so hopefully you remember the big fuss we made over the Retro Remix Revue Volume 1 album last year. Well, there’s good news for those of you who were demanding a physical version of this impressive collection of tunes, as the team has decided to produce a physical version of the album, and it’s available for a mere $10!

But don’t think you’ll be getting the same ol’ Retro Remix Revue Volume 1 that you thoroughly loved and cherised in its digital-only format. The physical release contains a bonus track from Mega Man 2 and some informative (although sparse) packaging. I figured we’d tell you a little about the additions, so check it out.

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Three Days of Retro Remix Revue: Day 3 – The Review of the Revue!

September 19, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 2 Comments Share this

It seems like just yesterday that we started our “Three Days of Retro Remix Revue” series, featuring interviews with keyboardist/pianist/arranger Blaine McGurty and recording/mixing/master engineer Davis Jones, but we’re finally closing with our impressions of the Retro Remix Revue Volume 1 album itself.

I can’t tell you enough how great this album sounds, from the production values to the quality of the arrangements themselves, this album has created something that other remix projects should aspire to. It’s all here, from professional musicians to an excellent track list, and I’m already looking forward to Volume 2.

Have you listened to the album yet? Do you agree with me that it sounds pretty amazing?

Hit the jump for the track listi and our full impressions of the album. (more…)
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Three Days of Retro Remix Revue: Day 2 – Interview with Engineer Davis Jones

September 17, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | Comments Off on Three Days of Retro Remix Revue: Day 2 – Interview with Engineer Davis Jones Share this

Earlier this week we featured Blaine McGurty, the keyboardist, pianist, and arranger for the recently released Retro Remix Revue Volume 1. We’re looking to give you comprehensive coverage of what we feel is one of the best arrangement albums to be released in some time.

This time we’re chatting with Davis Jones, the engineer and co-founder of Retro Remix Revue. We discuss the nuts and bolts of what makes an album sound great, and there’s even some advice in here for you would-be engineers out there. Be sure to stay tuned for our review of Retro Remix Revue Volume 1 later this week to close our Three Days of Retro Remix Revue series.

Have you picked up the album yet? Do you think there’s definitely a benefit to having a dedicated engineer on these kinds of projects?

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Three Days of Retro Remix Revue: Day 1 – Interview with Musician Blaine McGurty

September 15, 2008 | Jayson Napolitano | 9 Comments Share this

In case you’ve been sealed away in a cave for the last month, Retro Remix Revue is a new game music remix project from the creative minds of pianist Blaine McGurty and engineer Davis Jones. Don’t recognize the names? Well, you shouldn’t! They’re brand-spankin’ new to the VG remixing community, so I encourage everyone to give them a warm welcome.

We’re kicking off three days of Retro Remix Revue here on OSV (one day for each R!), and to start, we’ve been able to get some time with pianist/keyboardist/arranger Blaine McGurty regarding how Retro Remix Revue Volume 1 came to be, how the songs were selected, and what we can expect from the team in the future. Stay tuned for an interview with engineer Davis Jones and a review of this amazing jazz/rock arrange album in the coming days. While you’re waiting for our review, you can head over to their official website for samples, or can even pick up the album on iTunes for $9.99 if you can’t wait!

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