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Sonic colors intro12/28/2022 I really enjoyed the more spread-out arrangement, that wasn't in a rush to cram all its ideas into the smallest space possible. I gotta agree with Vinnie that the vocal sample wasn't really needed, but it's treated soundwise correctly in context of the song. "This was really gelling for me on a lot of levels, and felt really polished as a cohesive effort. The instrument set was varied but quite complementary. Sequencing and writing (including automation) was fantastic, I love the slow build. I wouldn't have minded some more oomph to the groove, and the snare that comes in later is a bit exposed, but I think you took other skills to a huge leap in level here. Once it broke into the main section, the mood was smooth and chill. There's something about Jaleel White (or a Jaleel White imitator) that I can't take seriously. "I love the delicate intro, though the vocal sample broke the mood for me a little. What I love about this mix is that, while predominantly a mellow & relaxed jam, there are some blue notes and intonation shifts that pop up here and there which keep it a little edgier & provocative than it would have otherwise been. They may not be there for you straightaway, but by keeping the faith you become a stronger person as a whole." Though, much unlike the Wisps, the physical barrier doesn't exist, though your peers are more than welcome to help you break out of this sudden negativity. On a real life front, it's seen with a similar premise - we all have times when we just feel as if we've collided with a brick wall and have nowhere to go, have taken a step in the wrong direction in regards to character growth, or otherwise have been knocked down mentally/physically to the point that we ourselves no longer feel any self-faith. Apply that to their entire home planet, at this point being a giant construction site of doom, and you could probably see how emotionally disturbed the Wisps must've been. So it'll be by no surprise that when being freed, they would show the full force of their emotions by merging within Sonic's body and pulling off their respective power. It would get particularly heightened the closer they are to becoming Nega-Wisps, their hearts blackened by the fact that no one was answering their pleas. On a gaming front, the Wisps must've been really desperate and lonely when trapped in Eggman's cages throughout Sonic Colors, clinging on to any faith they have left or any significant lack thereof. "I am pretty much envisioning this interpretation from two different sides here. If you've seen Poltergeist (big fan, personally) you'll know that opinions on going into the light or staying away from it can often vary even among experts, but in this case I'm thinking the former makes sense, as Rexy's crafted a really cool blend of new age, ambient, soft jazz, & r'n'b with this smooth jam that blends Sonic Colors with other sources from Sonic's journeys, and which has some contextual and personal relevance & resonance for her:
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