Hello everyone! I know many of you are excited about a Phantasy Star III album being made by me, So to make this possible I have set up a kickstarter project. Thanks in advance to anyone who contributes! also anyone who contributes will have their name put in the credits when its completed as a thank you for making it possible :) www.kickstarter.com/projects/428091550/a-phantasy-star-iii-full-album-remake?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=phantasy
This is awesome! Hmm you should get the word out to your subscribers with a new brief video so more people can be aware and pledge. I only found out because of Aeroprism's "shameless plug" (in his words) in his recent video that popped up in my feed. I've had this Phantasy Star II Compilation Remix as my wakeup alarm for a few months now, it's just so good, I'm looking forward to your next project
just came back to the video today to find a way to contribute to you, thank you! Edit - I guess I saw this link too late, the kickstarter failed or just didn't meet the goal?
This is a musical masterpiece. I keep trying to use it as background music while I work and I keep having my attention moved to some incredible detail of the music. The original music and your remix are so perfect together. Thank you so much for this!
My girlfriend and I have separately listened to this probably 1000 times. She doesn't even play Phantasy Star, but she should. Big thanks for the jams, homie!
PSII was my first RPG, on a cart from a closed video store. As a four year old, I had no idea what I was doing, but I fell in love. This music has stuck with me for 35 years. Thank you so much for creating this amazing arrangement!
Since this video has done pretty well, and today I reached 1000 subs, I may consider doing a Phantasy Star III album if this comment gets enough likes :)
Dude great job. Coincidence I find this a day after you post this. Just wanted to say you really did a good job of redoing the soundtrack while staying super faithful to the feel and composition of the original soundtrack. I really dislike when a remix goes nuts and sounds nothing like the original, or omits entire instruments, etc... and you really nailed it. Since you forgot Bracky News I wouldn't hate it if you released a single that was just that one track. No point in sneaking it in to this one at this point.
@@zkilla1211 haha i wont be trying to add bracky news into the already made remix, plus id have to reload it. Maybe ill do a seperate one oneday. Yea i know what you mean about over doing a remix. It depends on the song that needs doing if it hasnt got much to begin with. I try my best to usually do a bit of both, by keeping much the same but adding a bit more. Although sometimes ill go a bit overboard. Some people like it some dont, its all personal preference in the end. But im glad you like what i did 😉
@Nick Loiacano thanks man, yea the reason i said id maybe do ps3 is a few people have asked for that which led me to believe it was more popular. Tbh ive never played any of them games, though i briefly played ps2 after i did the comp. N i got stuck lol
How can I say this... words fail me. I have been remixing Phantasy Star music since 2006 and I could never, ever hope to achieve something so seamless, so wonderful and perfect. Seriously, Phantasy Star is one of the most important things in my life and its music is my favorite aspect. I'm listening to this and I will admit without shame, I'm holding back tears of emotion. Luke, in all honestly, I just wish I could shake your hand and thank you. You have no idea how big a gift you brought to the Phantasy Star fanbase and to me. This is way beyond magical. The more I listen to it the better it gets. This is beyond amazing. You just made a fan for life, I look forward to exploring your channel. The only way I can give back to you is by inviting you to visit my channel and hopefully get a little bit of joy for all the awesome you just dished out. Wow. You are THE MAN.
Totally. It wasn't bad, but that remix forgot that it was supposed to be the background music for an 80's anime. Big and bold hair = big and bold sounds. Flat hair bieber hair for Rolf? Flat sounds for his game amirite?
@@Raphael0654 I fully, whole-heartedly resonate. :) Tokuhiko Uwabo's original work deserved something this comprehensive to honor how brilliant every subtle emotional wavelength truly was. Sure, the storytelling of PS2 was extremely limited, but once everyone encountered PS4, I'm certain that they realized just how (purposely) melodramatic the story was. Triumph and tragedy, indeed. #RIP_Nei #RIP_Alys etc. lol
This is the best remix AND compilation of a video game soundtrack I've ever heard... It really feels like you're living the phantasy while listening to this remix. The flow from one track to another is just perfect. Just superb! Bravo. And thank you for making this.
After many listenings I can say this is a masterpiece, this is a integral part of P. S story, any lover of the original game should listen to this and in the car is fantastic, hope you do one day IV.
@@lukejansen3540 I'd highly recommend doing a remix, with real musical classic instruments sounds, that attempted in this 16mb console ingame realm, composed in its melody lyrics,, we did that awhile back, but that was before the SD card was invented (CD drive bulk archive issue did away with).
@@millgiass that was usual in 16 bit console systems. There were games that were not released in the US or EU but only in Japan. And if you wanted to play them you had to come across said game by luck, because somebody was selling it in your country and often make small modifications to the console in order to play it.
Let's goooooooooo!! This is amazing, bro, thanks a lot. Thouches my youth and make it seems like there's others like me who made this game a self history. You definetly done it.
Classic Phantasy Star was a truly special thing, and while I've no qualms with the like of PSO2 and other modern entries, the origina saga and its music is something that simply does not recieve the respect it deserves, kept alive only by marvelous individuals such as yourself. Phenominal work.
I guess I'm 4 years late but a friend just linked this to me and it's absolutely fantastic. Thank you for making me feel like a kid again while simultaneously updating this late-80s masterpiece for modern ears.
Man, this is great! I got this game when it was new, but I was a third grader and it was so hard and never finished it. Recently started playing it on my Switch and am obsessed with it. This game has haunted me for years because I only got as far as Uzo Island.
I was a few years ahead of you (8th grade) when I got PSII and it was no joke for me either. Countless hours of grinding, getting hopelessly lost and dying... lots and lots of dying. 🤣 Eventually got through it, though, and am very glad I preserved. How's your playthrough going?
@@artiegohome I beat it! And man, the amount of grinding I had to do was insane, even for an old RPG. I have Rolf at level 40 and everyone else in my main party at 39. Very satisfying to finally finish.
As close as possible to the original, enriched sound quality without overdoning the instrumentation, every song blends in perfectly with the medley and an amazing silent zone remix... 10/10!
I recently introduced my young daughter to this game (original), and we just finished it. Locating this remix/homage is an EXCELLENT treat! :) Well done. I hope she remembers the kinds of *EXEMPLARY* classic game music I've been showing her. Things like original pieces from TLoZ, C-Vania, Ys, and plenty more.
@@cappuccinobear1123 Right?! Tokuhiko Uwabo's work was bloody AMAZING. And Luke's modern medley is nothing short of magical. I often wonder if Uwabo has ever heard this video (or whatever, "watched" it, lol). :)
I know I'm pretty late to the party here, but I just found this. I love all the old Phantasy star games and their music. This is SO well done man. I love it! If you haven't already, I would love to hear your covers of III and IV as well. Great job.
"It goes for half an hour so let me know if you sit through the entire thing" What if I sat through it like ten times in a row? XD Seriously amazing work!
This remix blows my mind and brings back memories from decades ago. I can't thank you enough for doing justice to one of the defining soundtracks of my childhood.
These days games were so "mystic", PStar2 have one of the absolute coolest and catchy soundtracks, upbeat but yet smooth, and whatever they used to make this on have a good "sound" and the producer great taste and skills. Even how "simple" it can sound, phenomenal phantasy for cocky, weird beats backbeats and melodies ♥ Nice upload.
I never post comments on TH-cam but you have remixed an astonishing arrangement that actually improves the already perfect original composition. I let this play for hours on loop.
I've been looking for something chill & appropriate to set on in the background while playing some early CRPGs that lack any bgm, and this sets the perfect atmosphere for drawing grid maps and falling through holes into rude traps. Brings back all those old PS series memories. Thank you for putting this together :)
This is quite possibly one of the best remixes of any game i have had the pleasure to hear. Funny thing is i would have liked it in tracks (Not that i have any say lol) HOWEVER!!! I also can not think of hearing it any other way than this full complication. My hat off to your talent! Thank you for sharing this with everyone!!!
The problem, I think, with dividing it into tracks would be that the smooth as hell transitions would be lost and they are one one the best parts of this remix.
Luke, your remixes are incredible, best in class IMO. The title song for Turrican II, "The Final Fight", is considered one of the most iconic pieces of video game music from the 16-bit era. It was composed by Chris Huelsbeck, who also composed the music for the original Turrican game. Have you considered recreating that one? It would get some serious attention.
thanks, funny you say that. I was watching a mike matei stream and he was playing it, i thought the music was good and started looking as some of the ost from the series. I may do it. its a time thing though these days, and i still have commissions i havent event started on yet lol
That pause in the melody at 0:15 makes me laugh every time I hear it. Yes, that's how it sounds in the actual game. But it pauses there because the music playroutine slows down during the transition in on-screen visuals at that moment. If you listen to the track in, say, the music test mode, that pause is absent. Still, I love this cover compilation. My only minor gripe is that one or two of my favorite tracks had their keys changed so they'd fit better in a seamless mix.
Fantastic compilation. Not gonna lie, I was blown away by your cover of "Pressure." I just heard it in another video, and I had to stop by to hear the rest of the album. I really hope you do consider making a PSIII album.
I'm a long time Phantasy Star fan, and being around in '89 when this game originally shipped.. WOW, this remix is great; Wonderful even. Love the extra layer of percussion you added and love the synth. I know you didn't make this remix in the '80s but damn, it totally feels like it totally could be from the 80s. I love the the way you mixed the tracks together so seamlessly. I love how you stayed true to the originals as well and expanded upon the songs as they were in the 80s. You've successfully transported me back to 1989 for a good 33 minutes. Thank you!
@@lukejansen3540 I just checked your site and looks like you do a lot of SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive remixes. Have you ever considered doing one on Langrisser/Warsong?
I listen to this at work and home and have sat through the entire video at least a few dozen times, maybe more. I can't stop listening to this, you've done an absolutely amazing job. Thanks for doing this!
Man, PHII was one of my first cartridge of MGD back in 92, I was verry youg and hadn't learned to understand (at least) english. I remind ask for my sister to traduce dialogs for me and it literally gave me the motivation to learn it. I remember also go in game in the house of the pianist where you can play songs from the rest of the game just because I like the ost so much (even with the poor MGD audio chip). You made a wonderfull gift to people like me who have so much nostalgia in their chilhood gaming era so , THANK YOU it's really amazing!
Thanks for your story, I always like to hear what memories people have from the games they used to play and Im glad I still help bring some nostalgia to people. These were the soundtracks to our childhood and we still remember these over 20 years later. :D
Man I have been listening to this like no other for a very long time now, and never am ceased to be amazed. Such a remix comp for PSIII would be heaven.
I discovered Phantasy Star II whilst confusing it for PS III which my neighbor had. The games were separate apps when I first downloaded it. I've only made it as far as the hardest dam before giving up. The first 3 games are bundled now, and cloud saves were taken down last year. And I blast this while cleaning on my assigned days. You did an awesome job on this. I'll give you a pass for leaving out Bracky News.
This brings back so many memories. Absolutely love it! Have you made a remix of Phantasy Star 1? Rise or Fall is one of the best "Battle" tracks in a JRPG ever!!!
I always wondered what the original composer might have envisioned the tracks to sound like WITHOUT the limitations of the hardware. This does a good job answering that question.
Hey! Long time Phantasy Star fan here! :D Great job! It is indeed super seamless and it is very exciting to listen to. It is a real gem of the PS music remakes. You have just earned a new subscriber. This is seriously amazing and I can't fully express how it makes me so happy that it exists! A girl can dream, but I would have loved to hear other PS pieces here on your channel. Especially Phantasy Star 3 Dark Force, Lashute and Megido/Grantz, as well as Phantasy Star 4 music. By the way already checked Golden Axe and Streets of Rage... Wow. No other words but just this one - ecstatic! +__+ Keep doing what you're doing! And have a great day sir. :)
Thank you for your kind comment, and your welcome! Well i might possibly be doing a ps3 album, not sure if ill try the seamless approach again, reason i did that with the ps2 was i noticed alot of the songs had same basslines tempo etc which i thought would make it transition easily. I might do a fade in and out. But ill cross that bridge when i come to it. I hope you have a great day too and welcome aboard! 😁
@@lukejansen3540 That is incredible that you're seriously considering PS3! :D I love that game, it was my first Phantasy Star. I know many people bash on it for different reasons, but mainly because it was not like Phantasy Star 2 graphics and world-wise. Because this game doesn't get enough love, I didn't even think someone is totally considering making a whole collection! Really, super excited! Weeee. :D And thanks!
@@silentiyume haha your welcome. Yea its like that with any game, even movie. Some will like one and some will like the other. Tbh i never really played them. But i had a listen to the ost of ps3 and i was pretty impressed.
@@lukejansen3540 Maybe that's even better - this way one can rate the music (which I think was awesome in PS3) without having to have second thoughts whether they like the game or not. :D Absolutely waiting! ^-^
amazing remix melody. Makes me wish I had the time, money and a team of game programmers and 2-d sprite artists/animators to create a proper "extended/enhanced edition" of Phantasy Star II....
This is an excellent remix of the sound track. It gives a fresh take on the tunes but in a way that is legit to the game. I really find the transitions incredible.
Just amazing! So respectful of the source material but making it feel fresh and modern is such a tough job, but you absolutely nailed it here! Bravissimo!
@@lukejansen3540 I'm back re-listening as I have many times since I discovered this two years ago. I realised that because the order of the tracks is how one would experience them in the game that this takes me right back to that summer in 1991 when I was playing through PS2 to completion for the first time. I'm there in my room in my parents house again, drinking A&W root beer with my Sega Mega Drive and playing PS2 from dawn to midnight and sometimes midnight through to dawn :D Thank you again!
Ok, now that I'm done fawning over this like some crazy teenage fangirl, I think it's time I gave you more technical feedback, as a remixer to another. You said that the issue you struggled with the most was transition, well it doesn't show. I'll grant you that there are 2-3 of them that felt a bit forced but the vast majority are smooth flowing and seamless. Your choice of instrument is not only appropriate to the mood set by PS2, it's just great! It has this retro midi vibe that echoes the synth/electro that was popular in the late 80s. It's all so very simplistic how you didn't try to change the chord scheme and progression, you did not alter the original content beyond what was necessary yet, you managed to give it a fresh, delightful quality. I have listened to all these songs THOUSANDS of times since PS2 came out in 1989 and I know all of them inside out (PS2 and PS3 are my favorite video games ever). I love how your mix still surprises my senses at every turn; it's been on loop since yesterday and every re-listen makes me discover something else. The attention you gave to some of the songs that never or very rarely got any remix love whatsoever is very commendable. Excite Town, Silent Zone, Pressure, My Home, Secret Ways, what you did with them makes me feel like you really love those. That or you're just a very intuitive musician! It's really great that you managed to give these melodies such a neat and fresh twist using so little change from the original material. Just take my remixes for example, I am known to go overboard, overwhelming my listeners with legions of instruments and improvisations. You stayed closer to the original and achieved something magical. Speaking of impro, your little part after Violation, I wish it lasted longer, it's REALLY neat. You use FLStudio? I like the crisp sound quality you got. I have been using Propellerhead Reason all my remixer's life and all the mixes I do seem to lack this crisp, clean sound you got. I need to do my homework I guess. Oh and it's perfectly fine to leave Bracky News out. No one like Bracky News ;-)
Wow thanks for the awesome and detailed comment! I'm not sure where to start to reply lol. Well I checked a couple of your videos out, good stuff man. I know what you mean about the "crisp" thing I still sometimes struggle with that one, I could try give you a few tips, I've never used reason but all DAW's follow the same principles as far as I know. When I write songs I spend a good amount of time just on the kick, and more recently the snare too, sometimes i'll layer a snare with 10 snares just to get the snare sound I want. The kick can easily get washed out with bass lines etc so I do volume ducks or eq ducks every time the kick strikes, it turns down the volume on nearly every instrument. I'm not sure how much you know about the technical side to writing electronic music, but 2 things are (and this is the biggest one) everything fights for its spot in the mix, by this I mean instruments compete with each other if they use the same frequencies so it's important to cut what isn't needed to save room for other stuff. This took me a while to get my head around in the beginning. The next thing is Volume, you might of noticed the louder it is, the more distorted or messy it sounds, this is a tough one because I like to get my music loud, even if it's quieter once uploaded. There is plenty of videos on how to get a loud mix without clipping etc. Another thing I find important is where what instrument sits, left channel 30% etc. I have kick in the center, main melodies in the center snare in the center but diffused a little to the sides, and chords instruments like guitar or piano or synth I'll make one line left channel and the other right channel. Also I like the kick loud and the snare loud, snare should be loud as the main melody. sorry if you already knew all of this btw. I'm still learning stuff. Those were some of the things I wish I knew years ago, also most of the time your ear likes to listen to either whats loudest or in the mid to high frequency so I usually keep main melodies in that spot, this also makes pads and reverb stuff sound wider too. I'm glad you like the improv part I was experimenting and almost wasn't going to use it as a transition but I liked it too much to not use it lol. Also doing remixes, It can be tricky to know how much to change, you want the people who played these games to kinda have that same feeling about it, but you also want some things changed for that fresh take on it, least that's how I feel. In the beginning I was pretty much writing the songs as they were maybe just adding drums or something, but now I've got a bit of positive response from people about some of the remixes I did where I kinda did a lot of my own thing, so now I'm not too scared to do that lol. Also your comment "no one like Bracky News" made me laugh!
Glad that you like my stuff! I was on a bit of a downer lately as my two last remixes did not get any traction at all but your mix and this exchange of opinions is kindling the creative fire! I've often heard of this volume duck technique but I have yet to use it myself. Perhaps I should use it in my next electro mix. (In my orchestral mixes, it's not really an issue). As for the technical side, I have been making electronic music for about 20 years now but did my first remix around 2006 only. I am an electronics technician by profession, my specialty is sounds and audio, I gave a class on harmonics and waveforms and that stuff a few years back, good times. You are absolutely right, the band between oh... 500Hz and 2KHz is a mess with you have too many instruments but my biggest problem often is the basslines adding up, creating distortion and intermodulation. Volume is also a big problem for me, I tend to CRANK EVERYTHING UP. Guilty as charged! As you so adequately mention, panning is important to but I already do this in my songs. Yours is just awesome. I listened to your mix in my headphones at the gym today, great panning, the sound really occupies all possible space, i really liked!! As for your improvisation, you really need to do more!! You have natural talent, great potential!! I used to do my remixes very close to covers but now I take a LOT more liberties. Consequently, they grab a lot less attention, which either means I suck (dear God I hope not!) or fans prefer to stay close to the original piece. I seriously look forward to hear more from you and to exchange further knowledge. I will try to apply what you suggested in my next mix and I will definitely let you know! Keep making the world better!!
I feel a little silly now explaining electronic music stuff to a electronics technician lol. I find nearly every song I write is a battle between the bass and the kick, It's great if you choose a song to do if the bass is on the off beat like your typical techno but mostly, bass sounds better on the beat so thats why the volume duck thing comes in handy. Also lately I've been doing eq ducking too if the volume duck is not fully working how I want this is good because sometimes if things use frequencies in the snare range for example I can do some for that and same for the kick using another one. Thing is most of the time your ear won't notice the attack volume change if its ducked when the kick plays at the same time it will focus on the kick. Sorry to hear your last remixes didn't get much attention, sometimes I think they can take a while before people notice them, my last upload took me over 500 hours to write and it goes for nearly an hour, it didn't get as much as attention as I hoped it would but if one person likes it enough to listen to it more than once, well I guess it was worth it. If for nothing else at least you learn new things that might better your next remix or song. As for the fans who might prefer they stay closer to the originals well that kinda a tough one, I think a lot of it comes down to preference, and people often are quick to dislike what they don't know or recognize and sometimes it takes a while before something grows on you. Some of my favorite songs I didn't like at first but they are the ones I will always like, This is also why sometimes I add alot of subtle background parts in some of my remixes, because the next time you hear it you might pick out stuff you at first didn't first hear. When I do a remix, I usually listen to the original, then write it as close to the original as I can, even try to get similar instruments, then I layer them with things I think sound better then I fill in gaps where it needs stuff etc. But the whole time I'm usually thinking "now don't go overboard and turn it into something else" lol which can be easy to do! But it's all music, there's no right way or wrong way, there are a few technical things that help of course, but it's something you can do for life and something that everyone can enjoy from your creations. I do hope you try the volume thing, I'm not sure how you would do it in 'Reason' but I'm sure there are ways and tutorials, It certainly helped me, another thing is setting up a good compressor/limiter on the master channel to stop your track from clipping which can also be a problem makes a big difference sometimes I can spend just a few hours on that! anyways don't give up man! and I wish you all the best on your next remix :D
Hello everyone!
I know many of you are excited about a Phantasy Star III album being made by me, So to make this possible I have set up a kickstarter project. Thanks in advance to anyone who contributes! also anyone who contributes will have their name put in the credits when its completed as a thank you for making it possible :)
www.kickstarter.com/projects/428091550/a-phantasy-star-iii-full-album-remake?ref=nav_search&result=project&term=phantasy
Great idea! Looking forward to it!
This is awesome! Hmm you should get the word out to your subscribers with a new brief video so more people can be aware and pledge. I only found out because of Aeroprism's "shameless plug" (in his words) in his recent video that popped up in my feed.
I've had this Phantasy Star II Compilation Remix as my wakeup alarm for a few months now, it's just so good, I'm looking forward to your next project
@@coryza4197 This has been my feel good song now. Really keeps me going XD
just came back to the video today to find a way to contribute to you, thank you!
Edit - I guess I saw this link too late, the kickstarter failed or just didn't meet the goal?
@@Marionettetc didnt meet the goal unfortunately
This is a musical masterpiece. I keep trying to use it as background music while I work and I keep having my attention moved to some incredible detail of the music. The original music and your remix are so perfect together. Thank you so much for this!
Your welcome! Thanks for listening
Do you have a flac version of this?
@@lmagus no, sorry
My girlfriend and I have separately listened to this probably 1000 times. She doesn't even play Phantasy Star, but she should. Big thanks for the jams, homie!
haha your welcome!
PSII was my first RPG, on a cart from a closed video store. As a four year old, I had no idea what I was doing, but I fell in love. This music has stuck with me for 35 years. Thank you so much for creating this amazing arrangement!
Your welcome!
Since this video has done pretty well, and today I reached 1000 subs, I may consider doing a Phantasy Star III album if this comment gets enough likes :)
@@teamdoa hey man, sorry btw i accidentally removed your comment by pressing remove instead of reply about being the 1000th sub.
Dude great job. Coincidence I find this a day after you post this. Just wanted to say you really did a good job of redoing the soundtrack while staying super faithful to the feel and composition of the original soundtrack. I really dislike when a remix goes nuts and sounds nothing like the original, or omits entire instruments, etc... and you really nailed it.
Since you forgot Bracky News I wouldn't hate it if you released a single that was just that one track. No point in sneaking it in to this one at this point.
@@zkilla1211 haha i wont be trying to add bracky news into the already made remix, plus id have to reload it. Maybe ill do a seperate one oneday. Yea i know what you mean about over doing a remix. It depends on the song that needs doing if it hasnt got much to begin with. I try my best to usually do a bit of both, by keeping much the same but adding a bit more. Although sometimes ill go a bit overboard. Some people like it some dont, its all personal preference in the end. But im glad you like what i did 😉
@@teamdoa haha well its a possibility 😉
@Nick Loiacano thanks man, yea the reason i said id maybe do ps3 is a few people have asked for that which led me to believe it was more popular. Tbh ive never played any of them games, though i briefly played ps2 after i did the comp. N i got stuck lol
How can I say this... words fail me. I have been remixing Phantasy Star music since 2006 and I could never, ever hope to achieve something so seamless, so wonderful and perfect. Seriously, Phantasy Star is one of the most important things in my life and its music is my favorite aspect. I'm listening to this and I will admit without shame, I'm holding back tears of emotion.
Luke, in all honestly, I just wish I could shake your hand and thank you. You have no idea how big a gift you brought to the Phantasy Star fanbase and to me. This is way beyond magical. The more I listen to it the better it gets.
This is beyond amazing. You just made a fan for life, I look forward to exploring your channel. The only way I can give back to you is by inviting you to visit my channel and hopefully get a little bit of joy for all the awesome you just dished out.
Wow. You are THE MAN.
Oh an this is sooooo going to my channel. EVERYONE I know needs to listen to this.
Wow what a nice comment! Thanks man & your welcome, I'm glad you like it! I will have a look at your channel soon :D
I am seriously in love with that remix. I'm not kidding. I'm getting serious chills. That Death Place intro? Holy crap.
Haha chills are good, yeah that Death Place one I like too :D
I can't wait to hear what you think of my mixes!
Damn, i come 3 years too late for the kick starter. Phantasy star is my favorite rpg serie.
The transition into Rise or Fall was so sick. I could tell it was coming and I got seriously hype.
This is what Phantasy Star Generations 2 should have sounded like.
Haha Thanks man :D
Oh yea.
Totally. It wasn't bad, but that remix forgot that it was supposed to be the background music for an 80's anime. Big and bold hair = big and bold sounds. Flat hair bieber hair for Rolf? Flat sounds for his game amirite?
@@cherok5004 GIANT hair and giant sounds!!
You’re not kidding, I played through the game and was completely put off with the music.
After almost a year, I still can't get over how good this is.
Haha thanks mate!
@@lukejansen3540This whole soundtrack, the way you arranged it, is like a drug to me. I have it all memorized in my head at this point.
@@Raphael0654 wow! 😅👌
@@Raphael0654 I fully, whole-heartedly resonate. :) Tokuhiko Uwabo's original work deserved something this comprehensive to honor how brilliant every subtle emotional wavelength truly was. Sure, the storytelling of PS2 was extremely limited, but once everyone encountered PS4, I'm certain that they realized just how (purposely) melodramatic the story was. Triumph and tragedy, indeed. #RIP_Nei #RIP_Alys etc. lol
@@Raphael0654 me too
This is amazing, listen to it at work all the time when my audiobooks start to bore me
This is masterful, and I'd kill to hear your treatment of the Phantasy Star 4 OST.
This trumps the official Generation 2 arranged soundtrack in every conceivable way. Definitely worth extending.
Totally gen 2 music was trash.
@@jaydub7386 It had its charm, but this is definitely better.
This is the best remix AND compilation of a video game soundtrack I've ever heard... It really feels like you're living the phantasy while listening to this remix. The flow from one track to another is just perfect. Just superb! Bravo. And thank you for making this.
This music is healing my soul
After many listenings I can say this is a masterpiece, this is a integral part of P. S story, any lover of the original game should listen to this and in the car is fantastic, hope you do one day IV.
Man, SPLENDID mix and arrangement.
This was absolutely beautiful. You made an old man feel young again. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Your welcome dude!
@@lukejansen3540 I'd highly recommend doing a remix, with real musical classic instruments sounds, that attempted in this 16mb console ingame realm, composed in its melody lyrics,, we did that awhile back, but that was before the SD card was invented (CD drive bulk archive issue did away with).
I see the quote reference to Rolf’s commander
This is awesome and magical
This is great. Love the seamless transitions and great work with the improv before "Power"
Still rocking this compilation. It never gets old. Absolutely crushed it.
Love this. I remember trading in my nes and several games for this one game. My life changed forever.
Thanks, haha seems like a good move
It's a fairly valuable game for being old as dirt too.
@@millgiass in Europe it was import only ( Genesis ) so I had to modify my Mega Drive to play it
@@masterkraft4746 that doesn't sound fair to me.
@@millgiass that was usual in 16 bit console systems. There were games that were not released in the US or EU but only in Japan. And if you wanted to play them you had to come across said game by luck, because somebody was selling it in your country and often make small modifications to the console in order to play it.
I'm utterly shocked at how faithful these tracks are. I have the originals ingrained in my memory and these are all perfect! Amazing thank you!
Thank you! And you are welcome
@@lukejansen3540 I have a question, did you take the original MIDIs and go from there?
@@Marionettetc no, everything i do i make from scratch
@@lukejansen3540 that's even more amazing then, you're a very talented composer and you have a new subscription!
Let's goooooooooo!! This is amazing, bro, thanks a lot. Thouches my youth and make it seems like there's others like me who made this game a self history.
You definetly done it.
Phantasy Star 2 was the first rpg i ever played , a game that made me love these kinds of games. Thank you for this amazing nostalgia trip.
Your welcome :D
Classic Phantasy Star was a truly special thing, and while I've no qualms with the like of PSO2 and other modern entries, the origina saga and its music is something that simply does not recieve the respect it deserves, kept alive only by marvelous individuals such as yourself. Phenominal work.
15:11 got me teary... I could imagine all the battle sound effects. Epic!
Phantasy star 2 ost and this video music done , both are absolutely masterpieces ❤❤❤
Thanks!
I guess I'm 4 years late but a friend just linked this to me and it's absolutely fantastic. Thank you for making me feel like a kid again while simultaneously updating this late-80s masterpiece for modern ears.
Death Place is probably my favorite omfg
Man, this is great! I got this game when it was new, but I was a third grader and it was so hard and never finished it. Recently started playing it on my Switch and am obsessed with it. This game has haunted me for years because I only got as far as Uzo Island.
I was a few years ahead of you (8th grade) when I got PSII and it was no joke for me either. Countless hours of grinding, getting hopelessly lost and dying... lots and lots of dying. 🤣 Eventually got through it, though, and am very glad I preserved. How's your playthrough going?
@@artiegohome I beat it! And man, the amount of grinding I had to do was insane, even for an old RPG. I have Rolf at level 40 and everyone else in my main party at 39. Very satisfying to finally finish.
I never got far in PSII as a kid, I did get half way into PSIV though, like to the air castle, but I got stopped by the 3 guys.
As close as possible to the original, enriched sound quality without overdoning the instrumentation, every song blends in perfectly with the medley and an amazing silent zone remix... 10/10!
Thanks man :D
Came here by Happy Console Gamer! And this is on point! Nostalgia 🙌🏽😭 great mix!
I recently introduced my young daughter to this game (original), and we just finished it. Locating this remix/homage is an EXCELLENT treat! :) Well done. I hope she remembers the kinds of *EXEMPLARY* classic game music I've been showing her. Things like original pieces from TLoZ, C-Vania, Ys, and plenty more.
My 7 almost 8 year old is in the dams, and now she requests this medley in the car after I played it for her once!
@@cappuccinobear1123 Right?! Tokuhiko Uwabo's work was bloody AMAZING. And Luke's modern medley is nothing short of magical. I often wonder if Uwabo has ever heard this video (or whatever, "watched" it, lol). :)
I know I'm pretty late to the party here, but I just found this. I love all the old Phantasy star games and their music. This is SO well done man. I love it!
If you haven't already, I would love to hear your covers of III and IV as well. Great job.
I loved Silent Zone so much. Thanks for bringing it back to life
Great job, love the transitions and the way you have arranged the setlist.
I sat through the whole thing, several times now. it is pinned in my browser. this is soooooo gooood!!!
Haha Thanks. Im glad you like it!
@@lukejansen3540 Thank you for making it! :)
What a beautiful job, thank you for this.
Thanks. Your welcome!
@@lukejansen3540 That's all I've heard this week, thank you again, it has been a great few days.
@@GuillermoQuinteros_ thanks. Your welcome!
Tokuhiko Uwabo would be so proud of you keeping his excellent music alive!! Keep going!!
Thanks man! Hopefully he stumbles across this lol
@@lukejansen3540 To be honest... he'd BETTER hear it at least once. If not, it would be a worse tragedy than that of Teim and Darun, lol. :D
I play this on my surround sound system and it makes cleaning a breeze... just magical! Thanks so much for breathing new life into Phantasy Star!
Your welcome!
"It goes for half an hour so let me know if you sit through the entire thing"
What if I sat through it like ten times in a row? XD
Seriously amazing work!
Thank you for this. My favorite game from childhood and the reason I play RPGs today
Thanks & your welcome! :D
This remix blows my mind and brings back memories from decades ago. I can't thank you enough for doing justice to one of the defining soundtracks of my childhood.
Thanks dude. Im happy you like it 😉
I have no words :D Fantastic 33-minute medley of my childhood!
Im glad you liked it!
These days games were so "mystic", PStar2 have one of the absolute
coolest and catchy soundtracks, upbeat but yet smooth, and whatever
they used to make this on have a good "sound" and the producer great
taste and skills. Even how "simple" it can sound, phenomenal phantasy
for cocky, weird beats backbeats and melodies ♥
Nice upload.
This takes me back, my fav rpg series of all time. Can’t beat sega music.
This arrangement is a masterstroke! Bravo!!!!!
The music of this game is burned in my heart forever. To hear such a great remix is beyond description for me. Thank you sooo much!
SO AWESOME, thank you for doing this, Luke!
The beats in "Pleasure" are phenomenal
Thanks dude!
I never post comments on TH-cam but you have remixed an astonishing arrangement that actually improves the already perfect original composition. I let this play for hours on loop.
haha Thanks, Im glad you enjoyed it!
This mix is so perfect it HURTS. Goddamn son... well done!!!
Hahaha! Thanks man :D
You're welcome. And thank YOU!!
wow man thank you for this ! It's incredible !!!!!
I've been looking for something chill & appropriate to set on in the background while playing some early CRPGs that lack any bgm, and this sets the perfect atmosphere for drawing grid maps and falling through holes into rude traps. Brings back all those old PS series memories. Thank you for putting this together :)
Thats cool! And your welcome 😊
This mix is heavily in my rotation for doing work / focusing. Amazing job.
god MAN your "Death Place Mix" is so damn dope i wish i had that track alone!
Pretty well done! It gives me goosebumps.
Oh God! This is great!!! Thank you for doing this!
Thanks! And your welcome
This is quite possibly one of the best remixes of any game i have had the pleasure to hear. Funny thing is i would have liked it in tracks (Not that i have any say lol) HOWEVER!!! I also can not think of hearing it any other way than this full complication. My hat off to your talent! Thank you for sharing this with everyone!!!
The problem, I think, with dividing it into tracks would be that the smooth as hell transitions would be lost and they are one one the best parts of this remix.
@@David_Alvarez77 agreed 👍
Wow! Takes me back! Perfect tribute to the first JRPG I ever played (I was obsessed with it!).
Luke, your remixes are incredible, best in class IMO. The title song for Turrican II, "The Final Fight", is considered one of the most iconic pieces of video game music from the 16-bit era. It was composed by Chris Huelsbeck, who also composed the music for the original Turrican game. Have you considered recreating that one? It would get some serious attention.
thanks, funny you say that. I was watching a mike matei stream and he was playing it, i thought the music was good and started looking as some of the ost from the series. I may do it. its a time thing though these days, and i still have commissions i havent event started on yet lol
@@lukejansen3540 At least you are keeping busy!
Way better than Sega Ages version.
Great job!
I grew up playing phantasy star III and IV... I'm ready
That pause in the melody at 0:15 makes me laugh every time I hear it. Yes, that's how it sounds in the actual game. But it pauses there because the music playroutine slows down during the transition in on-screen visuals at that moment. If you listen to the track in, say, the music test mode, that pause is absent. Still, I love this cover compilation. My only minor gripe is that one or two of my favorite tracks had their keys changed so they'd fit better in a seamless mix.
Fantastic compilation. Not gonna lie, I was blown away by your cover of "Pressure." I just heard it in another video, and I had to stop by to hear the rest of the album.
I really hope you do consider making a PSIII album.
This is an outstanding remix!
Long live to ol' classic PS!
One of my favorite songs from and RPG. Now it's even better!
I'm a long time Phantasy Star fan, and being around in '89 when this game originally shipped.. WOW, this remix is great; Wonderful even. Love the extra layer of percussion you added and love the synth. I know you didn't make this remix in the '80s but damn, it totally feels like it totally could be from the 80s. I love the the way you mixed the tracks together so seamlessly. I love how you stayed true to the originals as well and expanded upon the songs as they were in the 80s.
You've successfully transported me back to 1989 for a good 33 minutes.
Thank you!
Thanks man! welcome to the time machine haha. Glad you liked it. I'm also a fan of the 80s, born in 83. ;D
@@lukejansen3540 I just checked your site and looks like you do a lot of SEGA Genesis/Mega Drive remixes. Have you ever considered doing one on Langrisser/Warsong?
@@nostyx Well, I did do "Holywar" but for some rreason i put it in the snes area jansen7183.wixsite.com/retrogamemusic/nintendo-snes
I listen to this at work and home and have sat through the entire video at least a few dozen times, maybe more. I can't stop listening to this, you've done an absolutely amazing job. Thanks for doing this!
Thanks mate! Your welcome
Man, PHII was one of my first cartridge of MGD back in 92, I was verry youg and hadn't learned to understand (at least) english. I remind ask for my sister to traduce dialogs for me and it literally gave me the motivation to learn it. I remember also go in game in the house of the pianist where you can play songs from the rest of the game just because I like the ost so much (even with the poor MGD audio chip). You made a wonderfull gift to people like me who have so much nostalgia in their chilhood gaming era so , THANK YOU it's really amazing!
Thanks for your story, I always like to hear what memories people have from the games they used to play and Im glad I still help bring some nostalgia to people. These were the soundtracks to our childhood and we still remember these over 20 years later. :D
I’m so late but you’re so dope for creating this. I love the seamless transitions. Thank you for this.
Your welcome
Man I have been listening to this like no other for a very long time now, and never am ceased to be amazed. Such a remix comp for PSIII would be heaven.
I discovered Phantasy Star II whilst confusing it for PS III which my neighbor had. The games were separate apps when I first downloaded it. I've only made it as far as the hardest dam before giving up. The first 3 games are bundled now, and cloud saves were taken down last year. And I blast this while cleaning on my assigned days. You did an awesome job on this. I'll give you a pass for leaving out Bracky News.
Cloud saves weren’t discontinued, there was something wrong with Game Center.
This is incredible! Sounds exactly like an enhanced version of the soundtrack!
This brings back so many memories. Absolutely love it! Have you made a remix of Phantasy Star 1? Rise or Fall is one of the best "Battle" tracks in a JRPG ever!!!
Beautiful and magical! Thrilling and haunting! Thank you for this AMAZING soundtrack! It is PERFECT!!
your welcome!
I always wondered what the original composer might have envisioned the tracks to sound like WITHOUT the limitations of the hardware. This does a good job answering that question.
Absolutely wonderful, no words of how much joy listening to this has brought to me. Thank you so much!
素晴らしい！！
Hey! Long time Phantasy Star fan here! :D Great job! It is indeed super seamless and it is very exciting to listen to. It is a real gem of the PS music remakes. You have just earned a new subscriber. This is seriously amazing and I can't fully express how it makes me so happy that it exists!
A girl can dream, but I would have loved to hear other PS pieces here on your channel. Especially Phantasy Star 3 Dark Force, Lashute and Megido/Grantz, as well as Phantasy Star 4 music. By the way already checked Golden Axe and Streets of Rage... Wow. No other words but just this one - ecstatic! +__+
Keep doing what you're doing! And have a great day sir. :)
Thank you for your kind comment, and your welcome! Well i might possibly be doing a ps3 album, not sure if ill try the seamless approach again, reason i did that with the ps2 was i noticed alot of the songs had same basslines tempo etc which i thought would make it transition easily. I might do a fade in and out. But ill cross that bridge when i come to it. I hope you have a great day too and welcome aboard! 😁
@@lukejansen3540 That is incredible that you're seriously considering PS3! :D I love that game, it was my first Phantasy Star. I know many people bash on it for different reasons, but mainly because it was not like Phantasy Star 2 graphics and world-wise. Because this game doesn't get enough love, I didn't even think someone is totally considering making a whole collection! Really, super excited! Weeee. :D And thanks!
@@silentiyume haha your welcome. Yea its like that with any game, even movie. Some will like one and some will like the other. Tbh i never really played them. But i had a listen to the ost of ps3 and i was pretty impressed.
@@lukejansen3540 Maybe that's even better - this way one can rate the music (which I think was awesome in PS3) without having to have second thoughts whether they like the game or not. :D Absolutely waiting! ^-^
Wow. Really nice work. I love the idea of a complete PSII medley. The game has such an underrated soundtrack.
What a wonderful execution of such an ambitious project! I love it!
Thanks man! it was really was ambitious but I think it was worth it in the end :)
i wont forget the dungeon music and battle music
beautiful tunes
thanks man, im glad you enjoyed it!
Wow took me back to my childhood in 1989 ,And the dungeon theme at 12:26 rocks...
C'est du beau travail. Beaucoup d'émotions.
amazing remix melody. Makes me wish I had the time, money and a team of game programmers and 2-d sprite artists/animators to create a proper "extended/enhanced edition" of Phantasy Star II....
Just so, so good. What a thing you did.
Just discovered these song remixes, they sound good and keep the original spirit of the songs.
fantastic remix!
This goes so hard. Great work man!
Thanks dude!
Luke Jansen Have you made a version with Bracky News included?? I’d pay real money for that!
@@trevor1550 no, bracky news never got a remix done
This is an excellent remix of the sound track. It gives a fresh take on the tunes but in a way that is legit to the game. I really find the transitions incredible.
Thanks mate!
Heard your remixes in Gaijilionare's PS2 Retrospective video. Stunning music, very well done!
Thanks man! I just checked his video out too
Just amazing! So respectful of the source material but making it feel fresh and modern is such a tough job, but you absolutely nailed it here! Bravissimo!
Thanks dude!
@@lukejansen3540 I'm back re-listening as I have many times since I discovered this two years ago. I realised that because the order of the tracks is how one would experience them in the game that this takes me right back to that summer in 1991 when I was playing through PS2 to completion for the first time. I'm there in my room in my parents house again, drinking A&W root beer with my Sega Mega Drive and playing PS2 from dawn to midnight and sometimes midnight through to dawn :D Thank you again!
@@RaindancerAU thanks mate! Im glad it helps you relive your nostalgic days
Outstanding work!!!
Great remixes. How they should sound if the games were released today. Bravo!
Well that was epic! What a perfectly nostalgic compilation.
Thanks!
Ok, now that I'm done fawning over this like some crazy teenage fangirl, I think it's time I gave you more technical feedback, as a remixer to another.
You said that the issue you struggled with the most was transition, well it doesn't show. I'll grant you that there are 2-3 of them that felt a bit forced but the vast majority are smooth flowing and seamless.
Your choice of instrument is not only appropriate to the mood set by PS2, it's just great! It has this retro midi vibe that echoes the synth/electro that was popular in the late 80s. It's all so very simplistic how you didn't try to change the chord scheme and progression, you did not alter the original content beyond what was necessary yet, you managed to give it a fresh, delightful quality.
I have listened to all these songs THOUSANDS of times since PS2 came out in 1989 and I know all of them inside out (PS2 and PS3 are my favorite video games ever). I love how your mix still surprises my senses at every turn; it's been on loop since yesterday and every re-listen makes me discover something else. The attention you gave to some of the songs that never or very rarely got any remix love whatsoever is very commendable. Excite Town, Silent Zone, Pressure, My Home, Secret Ways, what you did with them makes me feel like you really love those. That or you're just a very intuitive musician!
It's really great that you managed to give these melodies such a neat and fresh twist using so little change from the original material. Just take my remixes for example, I am known to go overboard, overwhelming my listeners with legions of instruments and improvisations. You stayed closer to the original and achieved something magical.
Speaking of impro, your little part after Violation, I wish it lasted longer, it's REALLY neat.
You use FLStudio? I like the crisp sound quality you got. I have been using Propellerhead Reason all my remixer's life and all the mixes I do seem to lack this crisp, clean sound you got. I need to do my homework I guess.
Oh and it's perfectly fine to leave Bracky News out. No one like Bracky News ;-)
Wow thanks for the awesome and detailed comment! I'm not sure where to start to reply lol. Well I checked a couple of your videos out, good stuff man. I know what you mean about the "crisp" thing I still sometimes struggle with that one, I could try give you a few tips,
I've never used reason but all DAW's follow the same principles as far as I know. When I write songs I spend a good amount of time just on the kick, and more recently the snare too, sometimes i'll layer a snare with 10 snares just to get the snare sound I want. The kick can easily get washed out with bass lines etc so I do volume ducks or eq ducks every time the kick strikes, it turns down the volume on nearly every instrument.
I'm not sure how much you know about the technical side to writing electronic music, but 2 things are (and this is the biggest one) everything fights for its spot in the mix, by this I mean instruments compete with each other if they use the same frequencies so it's important to cut what isn't needed to save room for other stuff. This took me a while to get my head around in the beginning. The next thing is Volume, you might of noticed the louder it is, the more distorted or messy it sounds, this is a tough one because I like to get my music loud, even if it's quieter once uploaded.
There is plenty of videos on how to get a loud mix without clipping etc. Another thing I find important is where what instrument sits, left channel 30% etc. I have kick in the center, main melodies in the center snare in the center but diffused a little to the sides, and chords instruments like guitar or piano or synth I'll make one line left channel and the other right channel. Also I like the kick loud and the snare loud, snare should be loud as the main melody. sorry if you already knew all of this btw. I'm still learning stuff.
Those were some of the things I wish I knew years ago, also most of the time your ear likes to listen to either whats loudest or in the mid to high frequency so I usually keep main melodies in that spot, this also makes pads and reverb stuff sound wider too.
I'm glad you like the improv part I was experimenting and almost wasn't going to use it as a transition but I liked it too much to not use it lol.
Also doing remixes, It can be tricky to know how much to change, you want the people who played these games to kinda have that same feeling about it, but you also want some things changed for that fresh take on it, least that's how I feel. In the beginning I was pretty much writing the songs as they were maybe just adding drums or something, but now I've got a bit of positive response from people about some of the remixes I did where I kinda did a lot of my own thing, so now I'm not too scared to do that lol.
Also your comment "no one like Bracky News" made me laugh!
Glad that you like my stuff! I was on a bit of a downer lately as my two last remixes did not get any traction at all but your mix and this exchange of opinions is kindling the creative fire!
I've often heard of this volume duck technique but I have yet to use it myself. Perhaps I should use it in my next electro mix. (In my orchestral mixes, it's not really an issue). As for the technical side, I have been making electronic music for about 20 years now but did my first remix around 2006 only. I am an electronics technician by profession, my specialty is sounds and audio, I gave a class on harmonics and waveforms and that stuff a few years back, good times.
You are absolutely right, the band between oh... 500Hz and 2KHz is a mess with you have too many instruments but my biggest problem often is the basslines adding up, creating distortion and intermodulation. Volume is also a big problem for me, I tend to CRANK EVERYTHING UP. Guilty as charged!
As you so adequately mention, panning is important to but I already do this in my songs. Yours is just awesome. I listened to your mix in my headphones at the gym today, great panning, the sound really occupies all possible space, i really liked!!
As for your improvisation, you really need to do more!! You have natural talent, great potential!! I used to do my remixes very close to covers but now I take a LOT more liberties. Consequently, they grab a lot less attention, which either means I suck (dear God I hope not!) or fans prefer to stay close to the original piece.
I seriously look forward to hear more from you and to exchange further knowledge. I will try to apply what you suggested in my next mix and I will definitely let you know!
Keep making the world better!!
I feel a little silly now explaining electronic music stuff to a electronics technician lol. I find nearly every song I write is a battle between the bass and the kick, It's great if you choose a song to do if the bass is on the off beat like your typical techno but mostly, bass sounds better on the beat so thats why the volume duck thing comes in handy. Also lately I've been doing eq ducking too if the volume duck is not fully working how I want this is good because sometimes if things use frequencies in the snare range for example I can do some for that and same for the kick using another one. Thing is most of the time your ear won't notice the attack volume change if its ducked when the kick plays at the same time it will focus on the kick.
Sorry to hear your last remixes didn't get much attention, sometimes I think they can take a while before people notice them, my last upload took me over 500 hours to write and it goes for nearly an hour, it didn't get as much as attention as I hoped it would but if one person likes it enough to listen to it more than once, well I guess it was worth it. If for nothing else at least you learn new things that might better your next remix or song.
As for the fans who might prefer they stay closer to the originals well that kinda a tough one, I think a lot of it comes down to preference, and people often are quick to dislike what they don't know or recognize and sometimes it takes a while before something grows on you.
Some of my favorite songs I didn't like at first but they are the ones I will always like, This is also why sometimes I add alot of subtle background parts in some of my remixes, because the next time you hear it you might pick out stuff you at first didn't first hear.
When I do a remix, I usually listen to the original, then write it as close to the original as I can, even try to get similar instruments, then I layer them with things I think sound better then I fill in gaps where it needs stuff etc. But the whole time I'm usually thinking "now don't go overboard and turn it into something else" lol which can be easy to do!
But it's all music, there's no right way or wrong way, there are a few technical things that help of course, but it's something you can do for life and something that everyone can enjoy from your creations.
I do hope you try the volume thing, I'm not sure how you would do it in 'Reason' but I'm sure there are ways and tutorials, It certainly helped me, another thing is setting up a good compressor/limiter on the master channel to stop your track from clipping which can also be a problem makes a big difference sometimes I can spend just a few hours on that! anyways don't give up man! and I wish you all the best on your next remix :D
I just thought I should add, find a way to 'volume duck' using automation. Don't do it manually, you'd be there forever! lol
Alright, now I know for sure you're not just absent from your channel.
Oh my this is so good 🙏🙏🙏
Please do one for Shining Force II at some point in the future! Excellent work!