Davester2296 | Staind - Something to Remind You [Cover By DAR] @DAR-Davester2296 | Uploaded February 2023 | Updated October 2024, 1 week ago.
"...Just one more song, a little cover to remind you when I'm--" no wait a minute, that's not how that goes!
On a serious note though, man, this is such a somber and hauntingly beautiful song.
I have such a soft spot for tunes like this, I just can't help but feel compelled to cover them!
I've been continuing my re-listening of Staind's catalog for the past month, and I had gotten around to listening to their self-titled album (from back in 2011) for the first time. Great album, and I recommend giving it a listen \m/! This track had been the closer for that album.
As I listened to the song, I could hear strings and other little elements playing in my head. I also wanted to try and expand upon the potential for this "push and pull" sort of energy and pacing that this song has.
I start off with the clean guitar and the vocals, just like the original. However, when the chorus comes, I take that opportunity to elevate things by bringing in the cellos and double bass. I also automated a high pass filter on the piano. Having the "brightness" of the piano right at the start of the chorus didn't feel right, so I gradually brought it in instead.
Continuing in upping things, once I put a bit of "rock" in my voice for the "The road is long" part, I decide to continue elevating. I decide to bring in the violas and violins to sweeten things.
When the chorus ends, I pull things back, and have a couple of acoustics playing the lead from the original. One acoustic plays the original part, while the other one plays the same thing an octave lower (to get that fake 12-string sort of sound). Also layered in a kantele to add a little extra shimmer and brightness to the acoustics.
I let the cello keep going, while I eventually fade out the double bass. I wanted that to impart this lingering feeling of brooding from the chorus. Eventually I bring things back down to just clean guitars and vocals. However that's only for a brief moment, as I begin ramping things up with the strings once more.
I really loved how the strings turned out! It was tricky working on this, because I didn't want to go overboard with adding things. I also wanted to try recording my violin, but a solo violin like that just didn't have quite the right texture for this situation. I think I managed to strike a good balance in staying true to the original, but giving it that extra little "oomph" that tickles ya in the feels.
Anyhow, things build up and then you have the tension before the final chorus kicks in. Oh, also, another thing I did was add a half measure before the first chorus comes in. Then for the 2nd chorus, I gave things a whole measure before it kicked in. Rather than just flowing normally into the choruses like the original, I wanted to have that pause, and let the clean guitar part sustain for a tad bit longer. Made it feel more dramatic to me.
Now, the final chorus, man this was really fun, rocking out to this bit. I also got to come up with a bass part, and riffed a little on the rhythm guitar. I also came up with leads that "sing along" with the vocals. Then had the leads smoothly transition into the solo from the original. Also came up with and sang a backing harmony part too.
After the climax of the track here, we bring things back down and close out with just the clean guitars and vocals.
Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this surprise cover! I promise this time for real, that I'm going to get the MIDI's for Cyclic Divide out SOON, and get back to the Plutonia marathon! It's just that this song was one of those tunes that I couldn't leave alone or get out of my head! ~DAR
DOWNLOAD .OGG: mega.nz/file/BCEmDTQZ#zHZGWT0LwWhuwRUjfAjCV9_uRtuCYeEKvMZnRc3IqpM
Instrumental Ver.:
Originally Composed By Staind (Aaron Lewis, Johnny April, Jon Wysocki, Mike Mushok)
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"...Just one more song, a little cover to remind you when I'm--" no wait a minute, that's not how that goes!
On a serious note though, man, this is such a somber and hauntingly beautiful song.
I have such a soft spot for tunes like this, I just can't help but feel compelled to cover them!
I've been continuing my re-listening of Staind's catalog for the past month, and I had gotten around to listening to their self-titled album (from back in 2011) for the first time. Great album, and I recommend giving it a listen \m/! This track had been the closer for that album.
As I listened to the song, I could hear strings and other little elements playing in my head. I also wanted to try and expand upon the potential for this "push and pull" sort of energy and pacing that this song has.
I start off with the clean guitar and the vocals, just like the original. However, when the chorus comes, I take that opportunity to elevate things by bringing in the cellos and double bass. I also automated a high pass filter on the piano. Having the "brightness" of the piano right at the start of the chorus didn't feel right, so I gradually brought it in instead.
Continuing in upping things, once I put a bit of "rock" in my voice for the "The road is long" part, I decide to continue elevating. I decide to bring in the violas and violins to sweeten things.
When the chorus ends, I pull things back, and have a couple of acoustics playing the lead from the original. One acoustic plays the original part, while the other one plays the same thing an octave lower (to get that fake 12-string sort of sound). Also layered in a kantele to add a little extra shimmer and brightness to the acoustics.
I let the cello keep going, while I eventually fade out the double bass. I wanted that to impart this lingering feeling of brooding from the chorus. Eventually I bring things back down to just clean guitars and vocals. However that's only for a brief moment, as I begin ramping things up with the strings once more.
I really loved how the strings turned out! It was tricky working on this, because I didn't want to go overboard with adding things. I also wanted to try recording my violin, but a solo violin like that just didn't have quite the right texture for this situation. I think I managed to strike a good balance in staying true to the original, but giving it that extra little "oomph" that tickles ya in the feels.
Anyhow, things build up and then you have the tension before the final chorus kicks in. Oh, also, another thing I did was add a half measure before the first chorus comes in. Then for the 2nd chorus, I gave things a whole measure before it kicked in. Rather than just flowing normally into the choruses like the original, I wanted to have that pause, and let the clean guitar part sustain for a tad bit longer. Made it feel more dramatic to me.
Now, the final chorus, man this was really fun, rocking out to this bit. I also got to come up with a bass part, and riffed a little on the rhythm guitar. I also came up with leads that "sing along" with the vocals. Then had the leads smoothly transition into the solo from the original. Also came up with and sang a backing harmony part too.
After the climax of the track here, we bring things back down and close out with just the clean guitars and vocals.
Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this surprise cover! I promise this time for real, that I'm going to get the MIDI's for Cyclic Divide out SOON, and get back to the Plutonia marathon! It's just that this song was one of those tunes that I couldn't leave alone or get out of my head! ~DAR
DOWNLOAD .OGG: mega.nz/file/BCEmDTQZ#zHZGWT0LwWhuwRUjfAjCV9_uRtuCYeEKvMZnRc3IqpM
Instrumental Ver.:
Originally Composed By Staind (Aaron Lewis, Johnny April, Jon Wysocki, Mike Mushok)
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![Staind - Something to Remind You [Cover By DAR]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/XH-V6pRGA4k/hqdefault.jpg "Staind - Something to Remind You [Cover By DAR]
...Just one more song, a little cover to remind you when Im no wait a minute, thats not how that goes!
On a serious note though, man, this is such a somber and hauntingly beautiful song.
I have such a soft spot for tunes like this, I just cant help but feel compelled to cover them!
Ive been continuing my re-listening of Stainds catalog for the past month, and I had gotten around to listening to their self-titled album (from back in 2011) for the first time. Great album, and I recommend giving it a listen m/! This track had been the closer for that album.
As I listened to the song, I could hear strings and other little elements playing in my head. I also wanted to try and expand upon the potential for this push and pull sort of energy and pacing that this song has.
I start off with the clean guitar and the vocals, just like the original. However, when the chorus comes, I take that opportunity to elevate things by bringing in the cellos and double bass. I also automated a high pass filter on the piano. Having the brightness of the piano right at the start of the chorus didnt feel right, so I gradually brought it in instead.
Continuing in upping things, once I put a bit of rock in my voice for the The road is long part, I decide to continue elevating. I decide to bring in the violas and violins to sweeten things.
When the chorus ends, I pull things back, and have a couple of acoustics playing the lead from the original. One acoustic plays the original part, while the other one plays the same thing an octave lower (to get that fake 12-string sort of sound). Also layered in a kantele to add a little extra shimmer and brightness to the acoustics.
I let the cello keep going, while I eventually fade out the double bass. I wanted that to impart this lingering feeling of brooding from the chorus. Eventually I bring things back down to just clean guitars and vocals. However thats only for a brief moment, as I begin ramping things up with the strings once more.
I really loved how the strings turned out! It was tricky working on this, because I didnt want to go overboard with adding things. I also wanted to try recording my violin, but a solo violin like that just didnt have quite the right texture for this situation. I think I managed to strike a good balance in staying true to the original, but giving it that extra little oomph that tickles ya in the feels.
Anyhow, things build up and then you have the tension before the final chorus kicks in. Oh, also, another thing I did was add a half measure before the first chorus comes in. Then for the 2nd chorus, I gave things a whole measure before it kicked in. Rather than just flowing normally into the choruses like the original, I wanted to have that pause, and let the clean guitar part sustain for a tad bit longer. Made it feel more dramatic to me.
Now, the final chorus, man this was really fun, rocking out to this bit. I also got to come up with a bass part, and riffed a little on the rhythm guitar. I also came up with leads that sing along with the vocals. Then had the leads smoothly transition into the solo from the original. Also came up with and sang a backing harmony part too.
After the climax of the track here, we bring things back down and close out with just the clean guitars and vocals.
Anyways, I hope you all enjoy this surprise cover! I promise this time for real, that Im going to get the MIDIs for Cyclic Divide out SOON, and get back to the Plutonia marathon! Its just that this song was one of those tunes that I couldnt leave alone or get out of my head! ~DAR
DOWNLOAD .OGG: https://mega.nz/file/BCEmDTQZ#zHZGWT0LwWhuwRUjfAjCV9_uRtuCYeEKvMZnRc3IqpM
Instrumental Ver.:
Originally Composed By Staind (Aaron Lewis, Johnny April, Jon Wysocki, Mike Mushok)
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![DOOM | D64D2 - Sanity Slip [Cover By DAR] - MAP17](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YNHTgfGiXE0/hqdefault.jpg "DOOM | D64D2 - Sanity Slip [Cover By DAR] - MAP17
Man, its a month too early to be getting this spooky!
I really love the creepy atmosphere in this one, especially those haunting celestas. I kept the song structure the same, and most other things for that matter. I just made some small changes to kinda boost that spooky factor in the song. The biggest change I did with this was cutting back on the percussion from the original. I decided to substitute and throw in some conga drums as well as some other miscellaneous percussion instruments that felt creepy. Also threw in the usual creepy wind effect that Im very fond of, as well as loads of flangers and reverbs on several tracks in the project.
Anyways, hope you all enjoy the cover! ~DAR
OPUS DOWNLOAD: http://www.mediafire.com/file/rlq32q3q3vsv3e3/D64D2+-+Sanity+Slip+(MAP17)+[Cover+By+DAR].opus/file
Previous D64D2 Cover: Painful Dreams [MAP14]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ys4DysxCLVc
Originally Composed By Viscra Maelstrom
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![DOOM TurboCharged ARCADE! - Rusted [Cover By DAR] - End of Level](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Yahkt2ksLWw/hqdefault.jpg "DOOM TurboCharged ARCADE! - Rusted [Cover By DAR] - End of Level
So, I wound up taking A LOT of creative liberties here with this one (as the original was only an 8-second loop). Shoutout to 634x023336 for requesting this track in the Subscriber Appreciation Event, and for also pointing me towards this rather silly WAD (and its sequel!).
Going into this one, I really felt like some bendy, discordant-sounding notes would be fitting for this track. I just kind of went with my gut and played and made up stuff that felt right to me. Also, to break up the action a bit, I threw in that western/southern sounding part at 1:30.
Anyways, hope you all enjoy this entry to the channels 2021 Subscriber Appreciation Event! ~DAR
OPUS DOWNLOAD: https://www.mediafire.com/file/jh2c5m9r4qlezts/DOOM+-+TurboCharged+Arcade+-+Rusted+[Cover+By+DAR].opus/file
TurboCharged ARCADE!: https://www.doomworld.com/idgames/levels/doom2/Ports/s-u/turbodem
Originally Composed By: Xaser
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![DOOM 64 | D64D2 - Stats Screen [Cover By DAR] - End Of Level](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/YxAHx92dzY8/hqdefault.jpg "DOOM 64 | D64D2 - Stats Screen [Cover By DAR] - End Of Level
Been a long, long time since I got to parody the end-of-level screen (last time being since the DOOM 2 Marathon). This time around though, were 100% clear!
Quick trivia on the Time stats: So, of course weve got the length of this cover, and then underneath that is the total playtime of this marathon.
Now, for sound. With this one, I wanted to try and get things as close as I could. I played and covered this one really straight. The ambience is different of course, and I added more cymbal/piatti crashes, for dramatic effect. Also, for the first time ever, I used one of those orch. hit sounds (those like dramatic orchestral stabs/hits). Layered them under those crash cymbals to further add to the dramatic sound.
In theme of the whole epic orchestral/movie feel of this track, I just HAD to also throw in some choirs to give a little extra oomph alongside those heroic-sounding french horns.
I couldnt quite tell what the quiet synth-harp was doing over on the right, but I still tried to re-create it as best as I could.
I wound up layering quite a few things here, in particular there were lots of string layers. Speaking of strings, the spooky ambience bit was made from a free sample of some glissando strings. Ran that sucker through some effects and thought it sounded pretty cool. I also layered some very gentle and quiet synths underneath these strings. Used some EQ to roll off everything above 2khz or 3khz for those synths, and then ran it through some reverb to sit it further back in the mix.
A couple of other things that I can think of that I did differently: One thing being the snare drum. The original had a bit more going for it, but I couldnt quite replicate it. I wasnt all too happy with my usual choices for a snare sound, so I wound up eventually settling on what I used here. Now, not being able to quite replicate the rhythm of the original snare, I actually wound up just drumming it out on my keyboard... no not that keyboard, my computer keyboard. I hit the record button to start recording MIDI, and drummed things out like that.
The other thing that I did (which is really subtle), is I actually delayed a part by little bit. Its the part that hits at 0:42. In the original, that part begins a bit sooner, but I really wanted to dwell slightly longer on those sustaining strings.
Originally, I was going to double-track the guitars, however, I had to exercise a bit of restraint. In order to make room for elements occupying the right side of the stereo field, I only had the guitar on the left side (same as the original too).
Anyways, hope you all enjoy the cover! If you like this one, youll also probably power-nod along to my rendition of the 20th anniversary version too. ~DAR
.OGG DOWNLOAD: https://www.mediafire.com/file/bbscr9wd5gy4tjn/DOOM+64+-+Stats+Screen+[Cover+By+DAR].ogg/file
Originally Composed By Aubrey Hodges
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![DARs Summer 2019 Recap [DAR n Friends]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Z3JQwlKoyZ4/hqdefault.jpg "DARs Summer 2019 Recap [DAR n Friends]
With the FF7 video nearing completion, I figured I should throw together a video recapping where Ive been for the last couple of months.
Plus, I thought this would be a good way for me to get back into the swing of things!
The FF7 video should be done here sometime in the next few days. Its going to be a massive one, clocking in at slightly over 15 minutes! I managed to cram 11 songs together within those 15 minutes.
Anyways, I hope you all look forward to seeing the FF7 vid! Until then, I hope you guys get a kick out of this little recap (I certainly had fun putting this together!). ~DAR
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![DOOM | D64D2 - Can You Hold The Scream [Cover By DAR] - MAP24](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZBvOlcThLTA/hqdefault.jpg "DOOM | D64D2 - Can You Hold The Scream [Cover By DAR] - MAP24
Once more, a cleanup crew of 4 UAC Marines heads in on a search & destroy mission, as well as to survey the carnage.
Slow, tense, methodical, and with lots of tactical nodding.
So, I was feeling in the mood to do a video like this again. Mainly because of how ambient and spooky this track was. I had gotten the audio done fairly quickly, and was already imagining yet another team of marines heading into the level.
I sort of extended things, mainly having the synth string sound come in during the 2nd half, rather right from the start.
Im also really happy that I got to use my beloved Sine - Spooky Deep synth patch that I made a ways back. I forget if Ive ever gotten to use it in a cover yet, I feel like I may have.
Ambience and spookiness was the goal here, so I threw in some crackles, just cause. Immediately, I started thinking to myself what is this, ASMR tingles or something?... and then, if I had a mirror in front of me, I wouldve seen the biggest, dumbest grin ever. I went and took my DAR ASMR Doom comic reading thing that I did last year, and loaded that in with some reverb, reversed it, and also added other effects. So, feel free to have a giggle now that you all know what those mysterious whispers are in the cover.
I actually kept the original general MIDI seashore sound, I just added some effects to it to fit the mix. Same with the agogo patch (heard 1:24). However, I changed out the first bit that the agogo had originally played. I threw in a woodblock, and screwed around with some resonant filters (which can be heard at 0:36).
Originally, I was going to go with all normal strings and tremolo strings for the 2nd half. However, it just didnt feel right. So for the higher strings, I threw on some resonant filters, and turned them into these synth-sounding, pad strings. Mainly since I felt like those high notes ringing out, without any modulation, felt a little grating. However, adding these resonant filters really gave it this spooky factor! It almost kind of makes me think of one the battlescape themes from the original XCOM.
Anyways, hope you all enjoy this spooky and ambient addition to the D64D2 soundtrack! Next ones gonna be the opposite, another thrashy and (albeit short) energetic tune! ~DAR
.OGG DOWNLOAD: https://www.mediafire.com/file/3xn7i1umw1ypoav/D64D2+-+Can+You+Hold+The+Scream+(MAP24)+[Cover+By+DAR].ogg/file
Originally Composed By CoTeCiO
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![DOOM | Plutonia MIDI Pack - Plurry [Cover By DAR] - MAP30](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZJN0rfnVzKE/hqdefault.jpg "DOOM | Plutonia MIDI Pack - Plurry [Cover By DAR] - MAP30
Such a chilling and haunting track for MAP30!
Taking on such atmospheric tracks like this always proves to be a bit tricky (but fun!). Very much all about getting textures youre happy with.
Case in point, I had to go hunting for a specific electric piano sound. I needed something with just the right vibe.
I also needed to figure out what to do about the music-box sound from the original. I didnt want to just use the music-box from the gzdoom or SC-55 soundfonts, but at the same time, my alternatives were all way too bright, or didnt mesh right with the rest of the tracks. After trying out a bunch of different sounds, I wound up settling on using some celestas. Rolled off some high-end on them, and even sent the track to an aux-channel that used heavy-distortion and other little effects. Its suuuuper subtle, but its layered very, very quietly underneath the main celestas.
Also happy to bust out my SineSpookyDeep synth patch for the first time in such a long while. Used it for the deep drone-notes here. I also layered a string bit with it to add some grit and further impact to it.
Another thing thats challenging with tracks like this is trying to figure out how much to add without taking away from the vibe and atmosphere. I think the added choirs and those glissando strings worked out fairly nicely! Very suspenseful and full of tension.
For fun, I went and sampled the crying baby sound from the PSXDoom soundfont. Ran it through some effects, pitch-shifted some duplicates and stuff for added spooky ambience during the middle section of the song.
Another little thing I added was a synth playing the same stuff as the electric pianos. Had a nice airy sort of quality to it that felt nice for the atmosphere.
Anyways, hope you all the cover! ~DAR
.OGG DOWNLOAD: https://mega.nz/file/Ia8D3DwJ#-7E2p-1R0 cNzXkGVsH5DHGLlSmf4l9eCQwemWDhpk
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Originally Composed By Bucket
Final Doomer+: https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=55061
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![DOOM | Plutonia MIDI Pack - Plugged In [Cover By DAR] - MAP14](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZSQaONvxQ6Q/hqdefault.jpg "DOOM | Plutonia MIDI Pack - Plugged In [Cover By DAR] - MAP14
Been really looking forward to this song, always really dug the vibe of this track!
I was in a more noodly mood this time around and decided to make a few changes and additions to the song.
Structure is mostly the same, aside from shortening the beginning by 2 measures, and the DAR-style extended outro/final-chorus.
I also slightly changed up the power-chord arpeggio part when the guitars first come in. I also decided to keep the guitars going, this time without palm muting. Initially, I hadnt planned on making up a lead part during this section. I wound up adding it after I had made the leads for the outro.
Speaking of which, I absolutely loved noodling around for the outro! Those last two measures from the original MIDI were awesome and I was vibing along with it!... but then it was only just 2 measures, and thus the MIDI restarts! So for this rendition, I knew I definitely had to find a way to extend that part.
Also, Im glad that I decided to throw in a little white-noise riser effect to lead into the solo. I usually reach for one of my cymbal samples and reverse them, but I was feeling a bit adventurous and ran some filtered white-noise through one of my flangers. I dont typically use risers like this since I usually associate them with EDM-type stuff, or [insert any movie-trailer from the past like 10 years]. But it worked out quite nicely here, if I do say so myself!
On the topic of feeling a little adventurous and experimental, I decided to roll back the gain on my amp quite a bit. Now, while I will do this for my rhythms at times, I usually always keep my leads nice and saturated/distorted. However, doing my leads with lower gain/drive just wound up really having the right kind of texture for the track. I definitely need to not shy away from rolling back the gain dial in the future.
However, I did bring the gain back up to my usual amount for one of the rhythm guitar recordings during the outro. I still had the lower-gain tracks playing, panned hard-left and hard-right. However, the 3rd rhythm recording was panned over about 25% to the left and really added a little extra oomph to the outros rhythm section!
Of course, even more oomph was added through the use of a synth and a simple choir part. The synth wound up playing the same thing as the string section. Then the choir part is just simply sustaining an F, and then quickly going up to a G every couple of measures. Subtle, simple, but definitely effective!
In the section leading up to the solo, I decided to throw in some french horns to add to the dramatic and hopeful tone of the song.
Lastly, I just added some tom drums during the outro for a little more impact. That, and I added a few more subtle ride cymbal parts in the sections preceding the solo.
At first, when I sat down to work on this one, I was pretty nervous that Id have a creative block. Most of the time when Im in work-mode I can hear the cover in my head when just listening to the original. Though, every once in a while, Im unable to hear the idea for the rendition in my head. Thankfully, everything just kinda fell into place through the course of recording and messing around!
Anyways, I hope you all enjoy my take on this lovely track! ~DAR
.OGG DOWNLOAD: https://mega.nz/file/MHllTKhY#PslCAJe3elAY5FX2RBsHYTZ-AvZp4wbrsHjpIPG0Giw
Originally Composed By Bucket
Final Doomer+: https://forum.zdoom.org/viewtopic.php?t=55061
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![MIDI DAR - RISEN [FULL ALBUM - MIDI VER.] [GZDoom.sf2 Render]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZbC1CVcNcls/hqdefault.jpg "MIDI DAR - RISEN [FULL ALBUM - MIDI VER.] [GZDoom.sf2 Render]
For all the MIDI fans out there. Enjoy!
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TRACKLIST / TIMESTAMPS:
0:00 Leaving Shore
3:33 Man Against The Machine
6:19 A Storm At Sea
8:37 Joyride
12:20 Winter Reminisce
15:51 Sky
21:42 Retrospect
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![DOOM | D64D2 - The Dark City [Cover by DAR] - MAP09](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/Zh4bDO0CzOE/hqdefault.jpg "DOOM | D64D2 - The Dark City [Cover by DAR] - MAP09
Another cool electronic track, originally composed by Viscra Maelstrom!
Just as I had done for the previous song from MAP08, I wound up layering my snares here as well (using the same signal chains too). I also decided to exercise a bit more restraint when it came to reverbs (compared to the previous track anyways).
I really like the gradual buildup that this song has. Starting with powerful chords on the piano, and just slowly introducing more and more elements. As always, I tried my best to keep things in the spirit of the original (with some changes here and there).
One thing that I had changed was the originals use of the square synth. At first, I was going to try and use square waves for that synth part, but as I messed with it I decided to try something else. What I wound up with was this combination/layering of four different synths. The most prominent of the four being that breathy/airy sounding synth. I felt like that airy sound was a good fit for the atmosphere of the song at that point.
Of course, I also needed to throw in some guitar parts (because I always feel wrong if I dont record any guitars in a cover!). This time around, my good ol Strat gets more screentime!
I usually save the Strat for certain clean tones (such as the one used here). I also wound up using my Strat to record the distorted leads as well, which is something I havent done in a very, very long time! I pretty much just noodled around and recorded what sounded good.
I was going to throw in some power chords, but it just didnt sound right. So instead, I combined three different lead parts together, panning them hard left, center, and hard right. I think it wound up giving the song that extra bit of spice that it needed for the climax!
Leading with the clean parts, and then bringing in the distortion (along with a heavily reverberated snare), just really makes things go from dreamy-sounding, to euphoric! I really enjoyed recording and mixing the guitars for this part, it was very relaxing to listen to.
Anyways, I hope you guys all enjoy the cover! Ill be taking a little detour and visiting a couple Duke Nukem tracks next. Ive just been feeling in the mood for some Duke lately. Hope you all look forward to hearing those Duke covers! ~DAR
OGG DOWNLOAD: https://www.mediafire.com/file/yfksmzg2d1wslt8/D64D2 The_Dark_City_%5BMAP09%5D_%5BCover_By_DAR%5D.ogg/file
Next DOOM Cover: D64D2 - Sanity Decay: https://youtu.be/ETOLiAf4x6Y
Previous DOOM Cover: D64D2 - Zephyr Zone Infiltration Method: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rRMZHZKkmUo
Originally Composed By: Viscra Maelstrom
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![Castlevania - Vampire Killer [Cover By DAR]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/ZoWmPTHy2o8/hqdefault.jpg "Castlevania - Vampire Killer [Cover By DAR]
Its about time this channel finally got a Castlevania cover! Many thanks go out to Niko and to those that voted this one into 4th place during CB2.
I want to thank my friend Jodnafl, for making the initial request too. I also want to thank my friend Sam for (accidentally) pointing me towards the Dracula X Chronicles version of this track as well.
This one was actually quite a mess behind-the-scenes. I recorded the main part of the song, but got stuck because I wasnt sure where I wanted to go with it. I then wound up making the stormy intro bit before getting really stuck again.
I tried noodling around a bit to come up with some new lead parts, but it just didnt feel quite right. Aside from recording the harmonies, I had no idea where to go from there on.
However, thanks to my friend Sam, I wound up listening to the Dracula X Chronicles version of this track. I really liked what I had heard in that rendition, so I decided to incorporate parts of it into my own cover.
I really enjoyed doing the bit at 2:15. Im actually quite surprised that not many other people have utilized this part in their own covers. That whole segment has great metal potential, in my opinion.
I also really liked how everything hits at 2:00. I actually wound up using a whole bunch of sounds to create that impact. Some miscellaneous stomps and hits that Ive used before, but also utilizing some old, stock, thunder sound-effects.
Anyways, I hope you guys all enjoy my first cover from Castlevania! ~DAR
OGG (Vorbis) DOWNLOAD: https://www.mediafire.com/file/aqhnone7oc57ynu/Castlevania Vampire_Killer_%5BCover_By_DAR%5D.ogg/file
Next Castlevania cover: Castlevania Rondo of Blood - Opposing Bloodlines: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0WFIXQyGU4w
Originally Composed By: Satoe Terashima
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