The Last Dragon (ar_0b.it)

Posted by TMA Placeholder Account on Mon 18th Mar 2002, rated 8 / 10.

This Archyx is a Finnish tracker and yes, a good one too. At least I think so after this song. It is very nice melodic tune with pianos, strings and drums. Definetely a guy worth checking if you haven't heard his songs yet. When you start to listen to this song, the first thing you'll hear is very nice pianomelody that guides you through the first part of the song. Of course there are neat drums in the background, nice strings and bass that sounds very good. Perhaps because it really sounds like a bass with some slides. Then the song gets along the leadsample (guitar) that creates very nice melodies into the air. Although the pianos sound lovely, it would have been nice to hear some more variation in them. Then the song breaks a little its speed and gives room to another pianomelody which sounds really nice, especially when other instruments come along too. I really enjoyed the strings in this part, and the melody also sounded wonderful. Slides in the lead made quite an effect to me - they sounded really good despite the fact that those were pretty "heavy" sometimes. So this track starts to end. It has a good outro, although it also could have been a new intro into second chapter of this song, but it still works very well. Overall this tune is very nice to listen. It has no flaws and the songs floats smoothly from beginning to the end. Good choice to download. All samples were 8-bit versions, but the song still sounded quite pure and clean. I liked the samples chosen to this piece. Basic instruments actually but none of them were out of tune and those were used where they were meant to be used. Effects weren't used so much except on the leadsample and in bass, but where those were, they sounded very good. I really enjoyed the slides and vibras in this tune. Textures were good and the drums were used effective. Good job in my opinion.=)