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Project Majestic Mix
Mustin writes: "'Project Majestic Mix: A Tribute to Nobuo Uematsu' is the combined effort a group of musicians from around the world, connected only through the Internet. Together, they have created the first legal, fan-made, fan-financed game music album to be released in America. Perhaps the most famous game composer, Nobuo Uematsu is hailed for his work in the 'Final Fantasy' series of RPGs. Nevertheless, the tunes are not kiddy stuff, with a full 74 minutes of arrangements in styles varying from orchestral to rock and techno to jazz. The Silver Edition is currently available for preorder exclusively through AnimeNation.com with a release date of March 31st, and the Unlimited Edition will be obtainable via most online music retailers. To preview mp3 clips of the music and access more detailed information, visit the project's site at www.MajesticMix.com"
I hope you mean that, because this is what people need to start doing. Producing music outside the confines of RIAA durisdiction, and then in return, financing said creation. If all of a sudden the RIAA's revenue's start pouring in, then they'll start thinking twice about pulling some of the totalitarian garbage they've been getting away with. The ONLY thing a corporation hears is the sound of money being pushed into their hands..or into their competitor's.
QUOTE FROM SITE: Just a simple little tool I'm using to relay a message to those of you who may be or feel like I was and did. God has a purpose for your life....and it's Awesome. I found part of my purpose in life, and God continues to provide me with everything I need to do it. My purpose (at least one) is using the arts (movies, music, all forms of multimedia entertainment) to spread the truth and to do so in a form that is entertaining for EVERYONE. ...Not just the truth about Jesus Christ, but also the truth about love and life and laughter.
I'm sure I'm not going to receive unkind moderation for bringing this up, but I thought it was interesting... Anyone else notice this quote in the BIO section, and the section in the FAQ about "How to become a Christian and receive eternal life"?
A collection of remade video game music seems like an awfully strange way to "share the gospel" as he says.
Game music has only one purpose of existence - to enhance gameplay.
Do you prefer good video game music which generally still sounds good when you listen on its own, or an outstanding video game music which is only so-so when listened on its own?
If the composer has to care about "lisenability on its own", then some degree of gameplay enahancement would suffer. Of course there are exceptions, but this is what I feel about Uematsu vs Mitsuda.