Hetcenus - That Freezing Feeling (IceCap)

[@BeanBeanDude]

I agree that Hetcenus doesn't make stuff that we'd expect from a stereotypical Sonic re-arrangement, but at the same time... I absolutely love his stuff. I find it so cool to hear videogame themes transformed into professional piano solos.

[@gabeheartz13saravia97]

I don’t think you’re using the word stereotype right!

[@ChrisSmith-po3di]

​@@gabeheartz13saravia97i think he means how this song doesn't sound like you would expect it to. It subverts expectations, if you will.

[@traptownexample3531]

i don't care whether it sounds like the Icecap zone or just some song created up, Its a damn good piano song.

[@MichaelGarcia-gl2tj]

HOLY CRAP!! I never expected to find a comment from you here!

[@a2l4y7]

@@MichaelGarcia-gl2tj he's a fake.

[@notevenusingthisanymorelol]

@@MichaelGarcia-gl2tj A pretty obvious one at that.

[@adrianmiera445]

Hearing this version, it puts Sonic's journey into perspective for me audially. Here we are, at the edge of the earth, the shear arctic wastes bite into Sonic's fur as he has come here to beat Robotnik to collect the Master Emerald; here, after it flew off the Deathegg after it's crash. This place is unforgiving, cold, calculating. Just like Robotnik. He took Knuckles, he took Angel Island, he took everything under that cold, calculating smile. "The Master Emerald has to be here, and I have to find it befor he does." Sonic thinks to himself as he speeds across the trundra. The icepack makes it hard for his shoes to grip and provide him traction enough to get up to Mach speed. So he has to do this slowly, methodically. Which is unusual for Sonic. If it wasn't this cold; he could just scoop up the Master Emerald no problem and be back to Angel Island before Robotnik can get here. But no, the cold, and the ice makes it too difficult for him to run at full speed without losing his footing. He could slip, fall into a crevasse, or worse; the freezing water beneath. But he can't swim, so no. He can't go fast. Not here. And the time is ticking, Either he finds the Master Emerald, or Robotnik finds it first.

[@DGCpicturesEntertainment]

Song: Ice Cap Zone Name: That Freezing Feeling Composer: Brad Buxer Additional Composer: Tatsuyuki Maeda* Arranger: Hetcenus Game: Sonic the Hedgehog 3 (1994) Album: Sonic 3 & Knuckles: Project Chaos (2006) *Maeda composed Volcano Valley Zone in Sonic 3D Blast (1996) on the Genesis, which is referenced here.

[@DIEDIECANNON20XL]

I start hearing icecap around 2:44. Its not easy to hear it unless you remember the song well. This song is soothing, relaxing, and a bit.... sad. Almost like losing some1 close 2 you. Its still a great song though.

[@MegaJessness]

13 people have no capacity to appreciate such an exquisite piano arrangement of one of the most popular Sonic stage music tracks to date.

[@MeteorMasterX]

I listen to this all the time. Regardless of whether its a true "remix" of IceCap or not, its still jaw-droppingly amazing.

[@greenflashmetal]

2:10 - 2:42 Scrap Brain (MS/GG version).

[@Glunic]

Green Flash i dont hear it

[@Glunic]

Nvm i hear it now

[@HyperShan3]

Definately helps, thanks! =) For me, this is one of the best remixes I've ever heard on Project Chaos: It sound so calm & full of emotion! For some reason, this remix makes me think of Sonic frozen in icy water, & Tails is desperately trying to save him before he drowns/freezes to death too! It's amazing how 1 song (or remix) can make you imagine stuff!

[@Soinc.]

Back when I first heard this I honestly disliked it for not sounding like how I normally hear Ice Cap Zone, but when coming back to it and hearing it a few more times, I could somewhat hear it now, and cause of that I appreciate it.

[@BlacksmithVRS]

Right now, a chill ran up my spine, this song is amazingly beautiful! Certainly Hetcenus has put a lot of emotion in this song. Look, some said that you can't recognize the song until certain time, but I say that if you are a true Sonic fan &/or a good listener, you can uncover the original song, that remains along the remixed music context.

[@nucleardeath07]

Very beautiful song. First time though I couldn't recognize that it was Ice Cap except for the end but after listening to it a few times I can hear more of it through out the song, very nice.

[@Kratos12429]

Blacksmith, your dead on. This song and Beneath the Ashes are 2 of my favorites on this album. It is simply moving.

[@FoxeyeValkyrie]

Absolutely amazing redone song. Definitely captures the aspect of traveling along an area covered in ice and snow. It might not be anything like the original song from the game because there is snow boarding and such at the start, but it is a good piece nonetheless.

[@SockpuppetRemix]

For those who can't hear Ice Cap in this, here's what I can recognise: 0:00 - 0:35 - Seems to be bassed on the bassline of the intro. 1:25 - 2:04 and 2:43 - 3:15 - The right hand is playing around with the lead melody. It's changed a fair bit, but it's still fairly clear. 3:15 - 3:40ish - The right hand is playing with the intro's bassline again. 3:52 onwards - The main melody comes in again. This is probably the easiest section to recognize. I hope that helps . : )

[@Ledroo]

One of the most beautiful songs ever made. I could cry and listen to this all day. Simply amazing.

[@Kemix0711]

This, um...is a beautiful piece, for sure. I just think that if I want an IceCap Zone remix, I’d probably have to go to another video. Sorry to waste your time.

[@stollhellhound]

i hear the similiarities. it's beautiful...but for an album full of hyped up remixes i was kinda disappointed, since the ice cap zone is my favorite music wise out of the whole series and i always wanted a great rock remake. but pickers can't be choosers. great job to hetcenus, it's great.

[@ShadowkingSonic]

Ice Cap. One of the best Sonic Songs ever. You notice now that the only good songs anymore are the Final Boss Themes. And Knight of the Wind. But in the good old days, all the songs were good. Maybe Sonic 4 will surprise us. Now, lets just listen to this amazingness

[@Mondekristos]

It really doesn' t remind the ice cap zone soundtrack, but it' s a relaxing and awesome performed on the piano, sound. Great job!!

[@HyperShan3]

Coming back to this yet again, I still don't understand how people don't recognise Ice Cap in this arrangement. It's understandable if people don't like this, but to not hear Ice Cap? Once it hits 1:20, it's entirely Ice Cap, but as a piano arrangement. Ice Cap is a simple tune, it's not that hard to recognise.

[@KurasakiBleachigo1]

the tone is completely different, and they even add a few notes. which is enough to argue it's not even the same song. Not that that's a bad thing

[@eulermachado3968]

You cannot understand but its actually very simple, people have different understanding of the world overall. Its like the color of the dress thing a while Ago, ir yanny/Laurel hearing. I mean, its easy to twist our perceptions. Some people dont hear the original, its not bad anyways.

[@DawidO-mg8zn]

Yeah i think it's because in the main lead the notes are pretty short compared to the original in which they drag on until the next one

[@440hurtz4]

i hear it now thx the notes are quite hard to hear, but its there for shore.

[@SonicntZane]

volcano valley:

[@abigailg93]

About a minute and a half into the song, it started to rain outside. This song is magic.

[@imjust_a]

Some of this song reminds me of FFX (And that's very good in my opinion, because I like FFX since it was my first Final Fantasy, so this brings back memories.) Nice work, very well done.

[@eulermachado3968]

About the comments saying cant hear the song or blaming others bc they didnt hear: Its actually very simple, people have different understanding of the world overall. Its like the color of the dress thing a while Ago, ir yanny/Laurel hearing. I mean, its easy to twist our perceptions and they are personal. Some people dont hear the original, some hear, its not bad anyways.

[@PaceBreaker]

Beautiful rearrangement. I can hear parts of IceCap at times (obviously at 3:52) but the overall feel of this version sounds more like a prelude or dark reprise.

[@Champ3I3]

If i was searching for a sonic remix and found this, I would be disappointed. If i was looking for one of the best emotionally beautiful songs, I would have found it in this song. Awesome!

[@neiseneit7645]

One of the bests songs of "project chaos"

[@tronoankirayoshikage7331]

Yo they change the whole tune up. This got me in my feels.

[@halberdierv2]

could put tears to a glass eye. i love this.

[@Goryal]

This rendition makes me want to get good at piano just to play this.

[@TommyTucker091]

This is wonderful. Very uplifting. Love it!

[@MaxRideWizardLord]

Who ever made this song, deserve an WIN in giftbox

[@SegaNightmare]

my fricking god this is incredible I would go to a live concert for just this

[@DarkLOLable]

This is beautiful, maybe it's not a clear "remix" But such an awesome song

[@bertn2759]

It's very relaxing and comforting

[@HyperShan3]

Ice Cap in a slower classical style has alot of emotion within it! I don't know why but it sounds more nostalgic to me than any other Ice Cap remix/remake I've heard in the past (I guess it's the emotion in it)! =') Another reason why I love this remix is cause it's alot different than the average I.C. mix - there usually techno or dance all the time, & it ca get abit boring sometimes (IMHO).

[@Celdrach]

I always liked the Ice Cap Zone~ Though, I personally thought the boss at the end of Act 2 was harder than the final boss. At least for me, anyway.

[@blessedandbeautiful3189]

Celdrach Big Arm or Doomsday?

[@ros9764]

@@blessedandbeautiful3189 Both personally. The boss can fuck right off

[@VarthRock]

I just love this piano...

[@imjust_a]

I personally feel bad for Hetcenus, people keep bashing the music they help with when, the people really shouldn't. If you can hear the original music or not you HAVE to admit its a great song. Personally, and I know I've stated this before, I think this is an epic remix.

[@omegalavender]

...all beautiful...

[@exranio]

this is my favoriot in the collection even if you have to pay more attention to notice the similarity

[@SathingtonWaltz]

This remix is the perfect reminiscence of SEGA's history in the hardware market.

[@marquiselmdore4960]

You're so much enlightened and better than me.

[@sonicandmay4evr]

i hear it.... i hear how it sounds like it.... i love this....

[@sslaxx]

Very slow to get started, but becomes recognisable for me somewhere around the 1:30 mark. This is a lovely piece of music, and a novel take on Ice Cap.

[@Champ3I3]

@Jcrexxor the first four chords are E minor, D major, C major, B Major with the responding chords note played before the chord in the left hand. The next set of chords do the same thing except this time, the chord sequence is E minor, G major, D major, B major, then a G and F# on two octaves back to the E for the next sequence. Then it's the same with the first sequence of chords but at the end of the sequence, you play an A and a G on two octaves.

[@Tyroshai]

Amazing...

[@YeowMcCheeseProductions]

It doesn't even sound like the original music, but on it's own, it's a REALLY good song.

[@sonicandmay4evr]

You gotta listen oh so closely....you can hear how its like icecap.....and it fits so well... i feel sonic and tails braving a blizzard!

[@Champ3I3]

I played about the first two minutes of the song on the piano after sorta working it out and playing by ear. It's a nice song to play when there's nothing to do, or of course, just to show off!

[@kguy1]

Yeah, I head it too. Other songs in this album seem to reference other songs too. Pretty cool.

[@dragonscarz13]

Those of you who are complaining that they can't hear the Ice Cap in it are obviously not listening to the whole song, which makes me wonder if you're just tuning in to the first five seconds and then leaving.

[@shadowmaster420]

I give you points for making it sounds like a new song but this isnt the IceCap Zone I've grown to know and love =(

[@mooganify]

Like a boss.

[@Lonewolf3zx]

For all this doesn't sound like Ice Cap Zone it is still a beautiful piece.

[@DrachenRitter]

To me I see Sonic and Tails braving a fierce blizzard. Sonic being stronger has no problem pushing through the snow and stinging cold wind, where as Tails starts falling behind. Tails drops to his knees unable to continue until Sonic stands in front of him reaching out to help him up.

[@MechaKnuckles]

I hear Sonic 1 GG Scrap Brain at 2:10 and some of what sounds like Volcanic Valley in the background at parts like 3:11.

[@GreatFox42]

...This makes me want winter to come sooner.

[@Stradiwhovius963]

If you didn't like it, there's a more traditional remix by GaMeBoX, if I recall correctly, on the same album. They did the same for Hetcenus' other remix of Lava Reef.

[@Erebus494]

!!!??? I dont wanna ruin this happy fuzzy rainbow unicorn kitten puppy moment, but HOW ON EARTH IS THIS ICECAP ZONE!!!??????!!!!

[@PedroTheHutt]

Takes a while to get going, but once it's does, it's love.

[@hiddenvirus1]

Funfact Ice Cap zone was originally from a Music called Hard times the Jetzons.

[@MegaJessness]

@IainStudios Then you obviously weren't listening closely. This is supposed to be a remixed arrangement, therefore it doesn't have to follow the melody note for note, or even be at the same BPM.

[@HyperShan3]

I still fail to see how some people can't hear Ice Cap in this. Give it some time, & you'll notice (1:20)!

[@sanicmaniac]

2:43 Volcano Valley?

[@4lligator]

everyone will find this an amazing song if you'll just try to stop thinking of it as a remix.

[@waldoman7]

@Champ3I3 exactly. I do adore malicious fingers, but the parts i enjoy most are teh parts that remind me of the games. Obviously we want more than just a guitar playing the original tune, but it should all tie together and sound like the natural evolution of the original music.

[@LateNightHalo]

Ice cap was ment to be slow and comforting, Pianos do the the best

[@jonasty42]

i used this song in my comedy death of a salesman video!!

[@HyperShan3]

Obviously you didn't listen to the melody Closely. Plus it is a remix after all - it would have some original melodies & differant instruments. This is what makes it stand out from the original; it is different, yet at the same time, simular to the original Ice Cap Zone versions Act 1 & 2 (heck, Act 2 is a sort of remix of ICZ Act 1).

[@DawidO-mg8zn]

I mean icecap is always this upbeat track having it be sad is kinda odd but i like that they tried something new with it I mean if launch base was truly the final zone it would fit Especially if launch base would have this build up feeling and final boss would sound like it's the end of the world

[@Turbine81]

I used to dislike this track because I didn't think it sounded enough like Ice Cap Zone. Then I realized it was beautiful.

[@Shadowtheheartbroken]

not gonna cry *sniff* not ...gonna...cry.....

[@bertn2759]

27 people did not feel the freez

[@Capoleco]

In 2:45 -3:15 reminds me to volvano valley stage 2 in Sonic 3D blast XDDD

[@GamermanGreene29]

I don't know why, but this sounds extremely tragic.

[@Ironicneko]

she means especially at like 1:24-2:05 and 2:44-3:11 and really through the rest. listen of so closely.

[@zachmileshydra]

put the speed at 2 and you can feel it sounds like the stage a bit better.

[@MrDeeej86]

@PeterGriffin60 Snowing now, do fish count as kittens?

[@ShinDenjin]

@TeamBlackster Think of it as more of an impressionist's view on the song. Much like the how the Theme to Meda of Honor was done. I agree, this is a pretty impressive song.

[@Erebus494]

There are so many things I don't get. Like why people still like this even though this is supposed to be a REMIX of icecap zone but is more like a whole new song. I like it, I just don't like how people say it's linked to Iceccap Zone.

[@AJamJammy]

i dare somebody to listen to this on a cold snowy night with a bunch of abondoned kittens by you...if u don't shed more than a single tear then ur not human

[@Weirdcko]

Hm... I just realized there are distorted bits of Ice Cap in here.

[@faisalabulaziz1]

@SuperRockchic101 now this guys idea with this song is sticking in my head for a long time now i love cats and thinking about those helpless cats on the street oh man........

[@wykydrone]

@Thicketford You can kinda hear it from the beggining

[@parandise9666]

3:50 lol

[@Jcrexxor]

Somebody has got to transcribe this.

[@lolakyle8]

I heard some parts of the Volcano Valley Zone Act 2 at 3:10 - 3:17

[@DASH596]

I know, right? :D

[@traptownexample3531]

+Serpentina So true.

[@Glunic]

Serpentina me too

[@earthboundPSI]

sorry , but this sounds nothin like ice cap , honestly beautiful as hell though

[@Celdrach]

YOu mean Sonic's instant-flash-shield ability? Yeah, that's what I use. Problem is, I can't get the timing between ice-blasts properly.

[@LDOGG517]

sounds like a french funeral nice piano jingle though. sonic series seriously lacked piano in the old days

[@ZacTheCrippleFTW]

Watch at x1.5 speed. You're welcome.

[@ApostleHash]

@PeterGriffin60 The kittens would cancel out the tears, actually. That's kind of what kittens are for.

[@HyperShan3]

0:42 - 0:55, 1:20 - 2:06, 2:42 - 3:42, 3:50 - 4:30. Clearly, these are more proof of Ice Cap in the remix! Some people need to sort out their ears. Then again, I shouldn't complain - look how massive that Like bar is compared to the Dislike bar.

[@Ty4ons]

I like piano, but it's kinda going on for ever :P

[@gnomeslayer17]

this sounds more like an original master piece than a sonic remix lol

[@KairuHakubi]

I heard a bit of Sonic 3D Blast's lava music in there

[@CheeseYeen]

Is there any way we can get the sheet music to this? I would love to play this on the piano!

[@Losing-it.]

Amy, we have to talk...

[@kingdedede5570]

lol nope

[@bobguy101]

same here, the rest of the song just sounds completely different