Chris Abbott Interview at Bit-Scape 2024

17/11/2024

The Commodore Retro Xpo (CRX) (based in North America) and Bit-Scape joined forces this year for their annual world-wide online event celebrating all things Commodore. On Day 2 Chris Abbott was interviewed by David Youd and Joeri van Haren where he talked about his Rob Hubbard softography Master of Magic, and several other topics. Check out the video at the link below (time marker is already set to the start of the interview).

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New Encore Album Premieres on SLAY Radio on Nov 28

16/11/2024

The same blokes who already brought you two Encore albums roped in even more folks to work on Encore64 Volume 2 and they will be premiering their new album on SLAY Radio on November 28, 2024 at 20:00 (CET), so make sure to clear out your schedule for that evening! If you tune in, you'll be able to listen to many (if not all) of the tracks of the album for the first time, and several members of the Encore gang will be interviewed by Slaygon and Ziona, too. Be there, or be a square wave!

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"Amiga Rocks" Release Party Concert Video

03/11/2024

FastLoaders released their second triple-album Amiga Rocks in the summer of 2020, an album entirely dedicated to the Amiga computer and its music. Due to COVID the release party of the album could not happen until the Back In Time Live party in October 2022 where the FastLoaders performed many tracks from the album together with several original composers, like Chris Hülsbeck, Tim Wright, and Barry Leitch. The video recording of that concert will debut on YouTube on Nov 23, 2024 at the link below.

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Remix64 update: Unified Remixes, One Place for All Your Votes & Reviews!

31/10/2024

We’ve just made a big improvement to how you enjoy remixes here on Remix64. As you might know, remixes appear in either category: C64 Remixes, Amiga Remixes, and Album Releases. However, this meant that identical tracks appearing in multiple categories ended up scattered, with separate votes, reviews, and comments for each version.

 

Now, we’ve streamlined the system! If a remix is available in more than one category, you’ll see it all in one place. All votes, reviews, and feedback on any version of the remix now count toward a single, unified spot—making it easier to see what the community thinks and to find everything in one place. Also you'll find links to the other categories of the same release on the remix page.

 

This means better organization, more comprehensive feedback, and less confusion for everyone. Go check it out and let us know what you think!

 

A double release can still compete in both Best Amiga and Best c64 categories at the ROTY awards.

 

Remixers: if you have released or will release a track in multiple categories, let us know, so we can set you up. We've already linked up many past releases, but there are surely many more.

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SIDRIP Alliance: "Re:ReLive" - A Re:Review

27/10/2024

A few months ago SIDRIP Alliance surprised us all by unveiling their second album at Árok Party titled Re:ReLive. Recently I took some time to jot down a few of my thoughts about the album that have been swirling in my head ever since I first heard it. Read my short review at the link below.

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Remix News, August 2024

25/10/2024

Catching up, catching up… The 2024 August edition of the Remix News allows you to catch up on any new releases you may have missed that month, courtesy Lea and Mordi. Head over to the YouTube link below to get a tasty bite of all of them, plus listen to the Spotlight track in its entirery. Enjoy!

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Remix News, July 2024

17/10/2024

Finished a bit belatedly, but the 2024 July edition of Remix News is now here! It contains not only all the RKO and AmigaRemix releases of that month, but as an added bonus you can also sing along to the Spotlight track of the month with synchronized on-screen lyrics! Which remix is that, you ask? Well, I guess you'll just have to find that out yourself by watching the Remix News!

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Makke - It's Binary, Baby!

It's Binary, Baby!

by Marcus (Makke) Nilsson (feat. Andreas Wallström & Boz)

Contemporary retro pop that uplifts and amazes. A stunningly original CD in which Makke's personality shines through in every track! Highlights include the happy hardcore but so much more Glider Rider, the inspired hard-edged electro-synth and robotic vocals of Cauldron 2-005, and the Bonus tracks include Depeche Mode's Personal Jesus and Apoptygma Berzerk's Bitch, as well as Makke's witty and acclaimed covers of Madballs and Artura, with Makke's Irish accent all but wiping your memory of his Swedish origins!

 

NOTE: Even though the CD album is out of print, Makke has remastered, then uploaded all of the SID remixes from that album to RKO. You can find them here:

 

remix.kwed.org/search/makke (Look for the remixes he uploaded in 2021.)

 

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Listening Recommendation

 Cauldron II - I am a Pumpkin Man

Arranged by trauma

What a creative and well done remix. It's really a unique interpretation of the original. The production is great, and the structure keeps it interesting. The a cappella clips work well, and the theme that comes in after the introduction drives the remix forward with a simple but enjoyable groove. I particularly like the almost distant-/muted-sounding break section from 1:22 to 1:37. The guitar effects at around 1:51 also work well to thrust the piece back into its main theme. The vocal bends at 0:22-35 and 2:24-2:37 are very reminiscent of Mike Patton. With a professional sound, a wonderfully creative direction for the source material, and an overall feel that doesn't take itself too seriously, this is (in my opinion) one of the strongest c64 remixes out there.

I couldn't find the lyrics posted anywhere (and some people seemed to be curious about them), so I had a quick couple of listens and jotted down what I could make out. They're not official of course (as I'm merely a fellow listener), and I can't guarantee their accuracy, but I think they're correct for the most part. I couldn't make out most of the a cappella vocals, nor could I discern the 'low grumbling' from 1:30-1:37. Regardless, I have included them below:


I'm a pumpkin man
I'm a pumpkin man
I'm a pumpkin man
I'm a pumpkin man

a, a
[a cappella vocals enter]
I'm a pumpkin man
a, a
I'm a pumpkin man
a, a
I'm a pumpkin man
a, a
I'm a pumpkin man

(g-good day)

[repeats in background]

Aaaaowww…
Aaaaowww…

[following two stanzas in tandem]

I'll be jumpin' you
Just like pumpkins do

I'm a pumpkin man and I'll be chosen like a pumpkin because
I'm a pumpkin man and I will jump, jump, jump-jump-jump
I'm a pumpkin, I'm a pumpkin, I'm a pumpkin, I'm a pumpkin
Jumping, Jumping, Jumping, Jumping, Jumping, Jumping, Jumping, Jumping

Aaaaowww…
Aaaaowww…

I'll be jumpin' you
Just like pumpkins do

[break section with low grumbling]

I'll be jumpin' you
Just like pumpkins do

Aaaaowww…
Aaaaowww…

I'll be jumpin' you
Just like pumpkins do

Whoooaaa…

I'm a pumpkin man
I'm a pumpkin man
I'm a motherfuckin' pumpkin man

I'm a pumpkin man

Review by poga

Random review

 Firelord

Arranged by FastLoaders

Well.. this is certainly a different Firelord.. although you don't suspect it until 25 seconds in. Then all of the toys come out the toybox at once and it feels a bit like all hell breaks loose.. Personally, I'm torn.. No doubt about Jarle's guitar playing ability but the drum-track is pretty full-on and relentless and the whole thing might have benefitted from a 'breakdown' somewhere before the 3 minute mark which is approaching the end.. The soundscape is typically Fastloaders throughout, apart from beginning & end.. A bit of extra credit for including parts of the original which never made it into either Glyn's or my versions.. Musically, this is a very competent rendition and has some invention in it. The guitars in harmony are a really good sound and somehow soften the attack of the melody.. I'm just not sure that the standard Fastloaders instrument soundscape is suited here with the energy and drive of those drums propelling us at speed towards the end, without a breath along the way.. The original had a strong medieval feel to the rhythm, even though it was a SID composition. That rhythm is lost here, apart from a couple of hints at it, here & there.. This is a good remix so I won't be unkind but it could maybe have benefitted from a different rhythm with a little more ebb & flow to it.. and also a gentler soundscape with possibly a bit more 'Acoustic' and 'Organic' in the overall sound ..

Review by Poke16384

Latest Review

 Paperboy

Arranged by Luode

First of all, I think it's completely inappropriate to criticize a newcomer for his very first remix in this way, especially since the AI ​​accusations don't seem to be true at all. People can have different opinions about music styles and tastes, but someone has made the effort to remix a song, so this should be recognized and appreciated in the first place! I find your remix quite interesting and in a way it suits my taste too. Although I wouldn't have immediately recognized it as a Paperboy remix if it hadn't been named that! 😉 The quality of the mixing and mastering could be improved. I think the arrangement is pretty good. You're on the right track. I definitely think there's enough potential here for more exciting and good sounding remixes and I would like to encourage you to keep at it and make more remixes for us to enjoy!

Review by DMC

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