Track 4 on a new free compilation album from OCRemix.org!

Half Life is one of my all-time favorite games. Valve is truly one of the most legendary studios on the planet. I actually replay all the Half Life games no matter how old they become, at least once a year, because they are timeless masterpieces. It was an honor to meet and befriend Valve composer this year at GDC 2013 too!

So when I was asked to contribute a special arrangement/remix of Half Life 2 to an official OC Remix album, I was stoked! I actually completed this remix December 2012 while I was in Seattle, WA producing an artist! They also debuted this album at PAX 2013 this year! There’s always lots of things I wish I could blog about, but it’s exciting when I finally get to share something with the world! I hope you enjoy my rendition of the moods, vibes and sentimental feelings of being in the chaotic Half Life universe!

“After 2 years of hard work, we bring you BadAss: Volume II. A collection of boss and battle themes done in a style that is both awesome and kick-ass, as well as mean. Really mean. As soon as we released Volume I, we went right to work on Volume II. The thing we wanted to do with this album was make it even meaner than the first; to make the hardest album on OCR yet. Volume I had a few tracks that were meant as a respite from the onslaught of BadAssedness. You'll find none of that here, so abandon all hope... something something... OH! Abandon all hope, ye who enter here!”

1  Lashmush - Baby Bowser - Bowzilla
2  Devastus - Robot Bosses - Hedgehog Fodder
3  Mak Eightman - Teddy Bear - Hunger
4  Justin Lassen - The Combine - Mister Freeman
5  DaMonz, Trainbeat - 0� - Tough It Out!
6  Nightmare Sequence - Dr. Eggman - Broken Dreams
7  DaMonz, Trainbeat - Ganondorf - Ganonize
8  Flexstyle - Dr. Wily - Top This
9  Mak Eightman - The Dark Legion - Skull-Head
10  DusK - The Syndicate - Syndication
11  Mak Eightman - The Magi - Oblivion
12  Torzelan - Ultimate Phalanx - Red Retaliation
13  Brandon Strader - The Great Mighty Poo - Poop
14  David L. Puga - Dr. Robotnik - Egg-Shaped Prison

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Half Life 2 - Mister Freeman (Justin Lassen Remix)

Good ol thrashy rendition of everyone's favorite Star Wars jam.

Choirs could be a tad better, but I work with what I have.

Duel of the Fates

Assault Payday 2 Remix (razormind Remix)

Improvisación no.4

Improvisación no.4 - parte 4

Improvisacion no.4c - 4

Under Eclipse

This album unfolds as a sonic journey that blends electronic landscapes with experimental and atmospheric nuances, offering an immersive experience that moves between contemplation and rhythmic energy. Each track functions as an independent chapter, yet together they build a coherent narrative that reflects an emotional passage: from dawn to night, from stillness to expansion, from the intimate to the expansive.

The opening piece, **“Solitary Sequence,”** opens the door to an introspective world. Its minimalist and repetitive structure conveys the sensation of a pattern unfolding slowly, like a thought repeating in the mind until it becomes a landscape. It is a track that invites solitary reflection, where time seems to stretch and the sonic texture becomes almost tangible.

In contrast, **“Twilight Mosaic”** proposes a tapestry of richer and more colorful sounds, evoking the hues of twilight. The melodic layers overlap like pieces of a mosaic that shimmer differently depending on perspective. There is a play of light and shadow that adds dynamism while maintaining a meditative air.

With **“Winding Harmony,”** the album flows toward a more organic exploration. Its progressions recall winding paths that are never linear, generating a sense of continuous, shifting movement. The harmony twists and unfolds in new directions, reinforcing the idea of a journey in constant evolution.

**“Resonant Dawn”** offers a luminous respite, as if the listener awakens to a newly lit horizon. The resonance of the title is reflected in the spaciousness of the sound, which seems to vibrate in an open, hopeful space. It is a piece that balances delicacy with expansion, transmitting renewal and clarity.

Finally, **“Rising Syncopation”** introduces a stronger and more rhythmic pulse, closing the album with energy and vitality. The syncopation creates a constant tension that pushes forward, like a heart beating powerfully after an emotional journey. This piece elevates the ending, offering a vibrant and dynamic conclusion.

Taken as a whole, the album is an exploration of moods and soundscapes that shift between the intimate and the expansive. It flows seamlessly between meditative calm and rhythmic drive, constructing a narrative arc that reflects both introspection and vital impulse. Its richness lies in the ability of each track to stand on its own while simultaneously contributing to a greater story. In essence, it is a work that invites both attentive listening and full sensory immersion.



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