fizzymitsu Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Is it just me, or are do all the remastered songs have a flute as the main instrument? Was that what it was supposed to sound like in the VGA and CD versions? What I heard that bothered me the most was the SCUMM Bar in the Special Edition... it just doesn't sound piratey to me anymore... and that makes me sad. EDIT: ok I've been listening to the CD version of the SCUMM Bar theme and it does kinda sound like a flute, but it changes each time the lil melody starts over again... I like that, I wonder if the new theme does that too. EDIT AGAIN: OK I feel like a dumbass now, I listened to the new theme watching the video on Justin.tv, and it does change each time, and it doesnt sound as bad as I thought it did. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicallyInspired Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I think the flute for the main theme is a lot weaker and more whimsical than the CD version's was. I kind of prefer the epic-ness of the CD version as opposed to the carefree comedy-ness of the SE. But they're both good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPeel2001 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I HATE the CD music I can't stand that "synth-midi" noise... It's the Amiga all the way, baby http://xfer.lfnetwork.com/scummbar.com/mi2/MI1-CD2/SCUMM%20Bar%20%20(Amiga).mp3 (I might be blinded by nostalgia here, please don't correct me.) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-island Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The MIDI files from the floppy version have "pan pipes" and "bottleblow" playing the instrument line in several of the tunes so that's indeed what it's supposed to be. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzymitsu Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 To each their own I suppose. I like the CD version because that was the first version I ever heard... which I assume is the reason why you like the Amiga version. I was listening to the SE version on Justin.tv and I think its the 2nd or 3rd time it restarts that the instrument that they use then is really good. I really like that song, but I think I like the Monkey Island (like when yer actually on the island) song better... hopefully that sounds the same because I'll be upset if its got flutes in it instead of tribal drums. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s-island Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The Monkey Island theme has a bunch of percussive instruments and a bass in it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LordTrilobite Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 As long as they keep the tunes intact, I'm fine with most of it. I think the different instruments are just something that takes some getting used to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThunderPeel2001 Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I like the CD version because that was the first version I ever heard... which I assume is the reason why you like the Amiga version. What is that supposed to mean? The Amiga version has soul. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fizzymitsu Posted June 25, 2009 Author Share Posted June 25, 2009 Its supposed to mean different people like different musics/media/ect. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 I think the flute for the main theme is a lot weaker and more whimsical than the CD version's was. I kind of prefer the epic-ness of the CD version as opposed to the carefree comedy-ness of the SE. But they're both good. I actually think it's worse than being weaker and whimsical. That flute on the main theme is downright dreadful, as I've been sure to mention to any person who (initially) would listen. That trill on the seventh note of the theme - in every single reiteration (and also whenever the same note is played in other places). It drives me nuts, in a very bad way. So much so, that I'll probably consistently skip the intro every time now, where previously I consistently let it play through Also a bit disappointed that the remix stuck so closely to the original MIDI rather than rearranging it to make it work in a live setting, as I'm sure Land et al themselves would have done. I know that other people would complain about not being faithful then, but the arrangement as it stands just doesn't really work all that well. And for the big G upstairs' sake... Couldn't they have found an actual bass player for the bass part? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elTee Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Serge! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fealiks Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 Yeah, I don't like the flute in the main theme. It transitions from an epic theme to a little whimsical one... it sounds stupid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MusicallyInspired Posted June 25, 2009 Share Posted June 25, 2009 The Amiga soundtrack is awful. I actually prefer the Tandy 3-Voice soundtrack to the Amiga . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Serge Posted June 26, 2009 Share Posted June 26, 2009 Serge! LT! Long time, to say the least... (well, except I've been here for a month ) How are things? And no, the Amiga soundtrack is inspired, if lacking compared to the MT-32 version. And yes, the Amiga soundtrack was the first I heard. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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