Mega Man X vs Maverick Hunter X - A PB Musical AnalysisI thought I'd repost this.
LoL, before I begin, this is just my OWN personal analysis and should not be taken as fact or anything like that. I really like both soundtracks a whole lot. Basically, I was listening to both soundtracks and I decided to offer my own opinion and analysis of certain tracks VS one another, for the sake of amusement and to see other people's opinions about my opinions, as well as hear there opinions on the tracks as well. Now, except in the case of Viva Las Vegas, I pretty much ALWAYS prefer the original song as oppose to the remix and such. However, I'm being as open as possible about this and not letting personal bias get in the way. Well, as Mario says, Here We Go...
PasswordLoL, since MHX has no Password song, I'll just get this right out of the way and give it to MMX.
Opening Stage - The Ruined HighwayI personally feel that the original MMX version flows better than the MHX version does. It's a tough call though, because the instruments that the MHX version adds to the song definitely makes up for it, I think. However, I'm going to give it to the MMX version for this track. It's superior flowmanship (making up words since 1980) I think works better myself.
VAVA 1 - Encounter With VileThis one I'll easily give to MMX. It has a more epic, sinister, oh [parasitic bomb] he's in a giant invincible Ride Armor, feel to it than the MHX version.
VAVA 2 - VAVA BattleHowever, for this, I'm going to have to give it to the MHX version. I just really liked this version better, as I tried to defeat my currently undefeatable foe. Plus, nice background sounds to it also, I thought. Hurray, a point for MHX!
ZEROI'll give this one to MMX. I thought the drum (that's right, DRUM) work in the MMX version was better, plus in the MHX theme it cuts off the really cool part and gets perhaps a little too epic-y, if that's even possible.
STAGE SELECT 1MMX, without question. The MHX version is good, but it doesn't have the same awesome opening "Soft sound leading into the Awesomeness" beginning to it. So this one goes to MMX.
Icy Penguigo/Chill Penguin StageThis one I'll definitely give to MHX. I thought they did a very very good improvement on the frosty feeling of this stage. Especially the chilly music opening to the stage as well.
Launcher Octopuld/Launch Octopus StageThis was a tough one for me to choose, as I've always loved the Octopus' stage. However, in the end I'll have to say the MHX version was indeed better. The sounds and techno beat they add to it really do the song great justice. Bravo, MHX!
Armor Armage/Armored Armadillo StageThis one goes instantly to MMX. The MHX song cut down the awesome high paced speed of the MMX version, which I wasn't all that crazy about. Half the joy of the Armadillo's stage, besides the Hadoken, was the pure rush of jumping on that cart and letting loose your fully armed and operational Pink Mega Buster shot.
Storm Eagleed/Storm Eagle StageOkay, now this one, I'll admit, just isn't fair for me. Storm Eagle's stage is one of the greatest Mega Man tracks ever made. EVER. So any remix of it would have a really hard time to compare to the original. MHX came very very very close mind you, but ultimately I have to give it to MMX. I just prefer the guitar work and overall sound of it.
Burnin' Noumander/Flame Mammoth StageThis one also goes to the MMX version. Even though they are actually very similar flow wise, I thought the back up guitar work is better in the original version of the track. Plus, the main guitar work (if you want to call it that) isn't as squeaky.
Boomer Kuwanger/Boomer Kuwanger StageThis one was also a tough call, as I like both versions very much. The techno beat of the MHX version definitely adds to it, there's no doubt. However, the reason I give it to the MMX version is mainly because I think the opening and lead in to the loop of the song sounds a lot better.
Spark Mandriller/Spark Mandrill StageOkay, now hear was the toughest choice for me actually. Spark Mandrill is another stage that I consider one of the best song in all of Mega Man. Also, the MHX remix of this song is also my favorite remix out of all the MHX songs. It's truly awesome, as are both tracks. They are, IMO, equally good. There's only ONE reason why I think the MMX track is better, and that's SOLELY because of the Drum Solo that leads into the loop of the song, around 0:47 seconds into it. Hehe, you'll hear it, trust me. That Drum Solo is the only reason it scores higher.
Sting Chameleao/Sting Chameleon StageWithout question, the MMX version is better. This was my least favorite remix in the MHX soundtrack. I wasn't fond of it at all. I didn't like the fact that they took out the backup guitar in the MHX version. The Backup Guitar makes the MMX that much more better, IMO.
Boss Apperance & Boss BattleThe MMX version of both is definitely more of an epic battle feel to it, so I'll be giving both to the MMX version.
Stage ClearI really like the MHX version better, for some reason. I don't even know why.
Got WeaponAlso, I really like the MHX version a lot...but not more than the MMX version.
Dr. Light CapsulePractically no change there really. So I'll give it to the fresh new sound of the MHX version.
STAGE SELECT 2I don't know, I kinda found the MHX version lacking for some reason. LoL, this one I can't really explain why, so another point to the MMX version.
Sigma's Palace Stage 1This was also a really hard choice for me, as this might be the 2nd or 3rd best remix on the MHX soundtrack for me. Ultimately though, I think the MHX version is a better version. They keep the suspenseful sting throughout the song, so that helps.
Sigma's Palace Stage 2This is another really awesome remix from the MHX soundtrack. This one definitely goes to the MHX version, I think. They really added to the scope and feel of the song, I thought. Plus the guitar work simply kicks ass.
Sigma's Palace Stage 3However, this Sigma Stage goes to the original. Although the MHX version did have a more eerie, Oooooooh I'm getting close to Sigma feel, the MMX version of it is just an overall better song.
Sigma's Palace Stage 4The eeriness of this remix from MHX definitely helps add to the mood of going up the long corridor, to fight your hated foe. So MHX gets this one.
Sigma Battle 1Even though they are very similar, I give this one to the MMX version because I just simply like the guitar work better.
Sigma Battle 2/Final Sigma BattleHowever, for this track, I will definitely give it to the MHX version for the awesome grandness of it. LoL, the fight was still pretty easy, but still at least they made it seem much more epic.
Well, that's about it for my comparison. I'm curious to hear other peoples views on this, provided they have as much time on their hands as I do!
