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[Sonic 1 - The Final Zone Piano]

This song takes me back.

See, this brings me back to when I was like, 6 and I actually played all the way through it and got to the end, I got there with 15 lives, and lost damn near all of them, until I finally figured out the freaking pattern and beat the game. Man, the memories from that night were hilarious, I had my family sitting behind me watching the whole thing and they were cheering for me, it just makes me laugh that that is the first thing I thought about when I heard this version, but I've heard the other one so many times I don't even know why it didn't happen until now. I guess for a 6 year old back then, Sonic was an accomplishment. Keep it up man, you're bringing back good memories with these tunes.

DrMackFoxx responds:

To be honest, I cheated in order to get to the final boss of Sonic the Hedgehog. ^_^; Good old Up, Down, Left, Right, A, B, Start for the level select. Nonetheless, that last fight was rather challenging.

At any rate, thank you very much for yet another excellent review and I'm very happy that you enjoyed this song! :)

[Sonic 1 - Boss Battle Piano]

This is were I agree....

Yeah, the piano wasn't the best fit, but hey, the basic integrity of the song is still intact, and it sounds good. Not very many others would have taken the chance and stepped up to the challenge, so yeah, you gets a 10 from me, and a 5 on the vote.

DrMackFoxx responds:

Agreed. I was not very sure a piano arrangement would work out so well with this particular song. Still, good to see that people still like it. Thanks a lot for the honest, thorough review and I'm glad you still enjoyed this track. It is greatly appreciated. :)

[Sonic- Scrap Brain Zone Piano]

Pretty Damn Good.

I'm glad that there is someone who is dedicated to redoing these Sonic songs, because they are classics, and you rock them dude. I swear, this would play great with the game.

DrMackFoxx responds:

That's great news for me! I was rather uncertain that this track would be received so well thus far. Thank you very much for another excellent review and don't worry, there will be more tracks in the near future. :)

[Sonic- Star Light Zone Piano]

See, I disagree, politely.....

The guy below me is kind of saying it doesn't really maintain the same feel as the original, which to me is untrue. For one, the song wasn't supposed to be other worldly. If you played through the First Sonic, the game pretty much transitions from day to night, which the song was meant to reflect the moment of the day, and in the Starlight Zone, it was night, not that they were in outer space, it was just night time. Even if the manual says different, we know translations back then were botched a lot. And the slight change he added I think should be welcomed, it doesn't actually hurt the song, just gives it a little something extra. Not saying you don't have your reasons for how you feel about this one, because you still gave it a decent score. Either way, keep up the good work Foxx.

DrMackFoxx responds:

Well, I did want to try and put a slight spin of my own on this track with the piano arrangement. I shall endeavor to make more great tunes: I can promise that. :)

Thank you very much for such an excellent and very thorough review! I really appreciate it! :)

[Sonic- Spring Yard Zone Piano]

You struck gold.....

See, this is and always has been, my favorite stage music from Sonic 1. You did a great job recreating the feel of it, and I'm glad you posted this one, man that's an awesome track.

DrMackFoxx responds:

Ah! I did not know that this was your favorite track from Sonic the Hedgehog. I'm certainly quite glad that you enjoyed my rendition of it! Thank you very much for yet another review! It is greatly appreciated. :)

[Sonic- Marble Zone Piano]

Sonic as Ballroom Music?

As odd as it sounds to say that, it actually does sound like you'd hear it played at some fancy ball with a bunch of nameless rich people. I know it's might not sound like it, but it's a compliment to how well the track has been composed. You piano work is great as usual, and the midi that Mr. Weeks made is awesome with it. This sounds.....dare I say it......better than the original. It actually does, great job, and keep it up, I'm definitely going to keep coming back to your page to see what new tracks you've put up.

DrMackFoxx responds:

You are not the first to say this track would be fitting for a ritzy ballroom. I would have to agree with that. You think it is better than the original, even? Wow! Thank you! :)

Thanks a lot for yet another great review as well!

[Chilled 1]

Cooly.

This is the first ever audio submission, man, it feels like listening to a legend, well actually, it is, which makes it great.

[phantasy star brimlight]

Giving credit where it's due.

I don't know if you put a lot of work into this or not, but I'd like to say that I was happy to hear this. I'm glad you posted it, but you should post more of your work, you've obviously got talent. Maybe we should collab a tune, I don't know who would start it, but hey, it would be great. Anyhow, put up more of your tunes, I want to hear them. And keep up the good work.

[Sonic 3- Ice Cap Act 1 Piano]

You did real good.

See, this is why I like the piano remixes you do. They stick to the true nature of the song, though I will say, some of the keys didn't sound perfect, but I'm pretty sure that you used the best possible sound to keep it all together without going of track. Great job, and I look forward to hearing more of these greats from you.

DrMackFoxx responds:

I would agree that some of the tones are a bit off here and there. Nonetheless, I'm happy that you really enjoyed this song. Thank you very much for the review! :)

[Sonic 3- Act 2 Boss Piano]

Good Job!!!!!!!!!!!

I think this is a remix of this song that Sonic would be proud of. Too bad Sonic 4 was a flop, but anyway, you've done remarkable work with this, and the Midi Mr.Weeks made is awesome with it, keep it up man.

DrMackFoxx responds:

Indeed. :) If not for permission from my collaborator, John Weeks, these songs really would not be possible. Although I am learning as I go and I intend to try sequencing my own tracks sooner or later.

Thanks a lot for yet another review! :)