SIDnificant - A C64 Demoscene Remix Album

18/06/2025

Looking for something new and a bit different? Looking for some remix variety? Well then, this might be an album for you!

This is a new remix album featuring a select set of Commodore 64 demoscene tunes.

However, you won't find any game music remixes or commercial music covers in here, nor will you find music by any famous composers and/or famous C64 demosceners since this remix album is dedicated to the lesser known and focuses strictly on non-commercial original SID tunes which (as far as I know, and at the time this album was put together) haven't been remixed before.

There's so much talent and so much cool SID music out there! 😃

Same as with the original tunes, the style, tempo, and mood of the remixes vary - which is why the tracklist conveniently lists them from lighter to darker sounding, although this album stays within the electronic music genre since there are no orchestral or acoustic type remixes, and while certain creative liberties were taken during the remixing process in order to beef up the sound and produce a track that's at least 3 minutes long, melodic additions and other noodlings were deliberately kept to a minimum since I didn't want to dilute the original tunes too much.

And yes, this is a totally free digital album!
It can easily be downloaded from either Bandcamp or my Google Drive.

Enjoy the music!

Vandahlia

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Matt Gray's "6581 Records" is Shutting Down

17/06/2025

On the heels of C64Audio's announcement that they are shutting down at the end of June ( see our earlier news item about it ), Matt Gray announced that he is also closing his 6581 Records online store at the end of this month. All current releases will continue to be available on iTunes, Amazon, Spotify and other major streaming platforms. But if you'd like to own some of the physical items available at the store, this is probably your last chance to buy them.

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Remix News, May 2025

13/06/2025

Another month, another summary of all the releases that month for those of us who are in a hurry - the Remix News for May 2025 is now available on SLAY Radio's YouTube channel. In the role of rotating voice talents this month is Ziona, and this time you can not only hear her, but you can also see her! Lots of thanks to her and to Slaygon for making this possible!

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New EPs from C64Audio.com on Bandcamp

30/05/2025

Hi everyone! Welcome to the first of many album releases on Bandcamp, celebrating our Lord and Master, Sir Rob Hubbard. If anything has been a revelation during the 8-Bit Symphony project, it's just how good Rob is at realising his own tunes for orchestra. It's not only that he's great: but he's a visionary and really puts the sweat in. The words 'Labour of Love' don't cover it.

So, here's Rob's biggest hitters in a bite-size EP. We've broken the 8-Bit Symphony album into seven different EPs, so look out for them over the next couple of weeks.

In general, many of the albums from C64Audio.com that have an identity of their own will be left intact. But in the case of 8-Bit Symphony Pro, it was a bit of a hodgepodge so we're enjoying breaking the albums out into themes. The next one will be 'Knight Lyfe'!

Please spread the word: not only for C64Audio but this is Rob's passion project and it needs more love!

Chris

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Arok Party 2025 Now Accepting Submissions

28/05/2025

The annual 8-bit demoscene event Arok Party will be held between July 18-20, 2025 in Ajka, Hungary. As is traditional with this party, they also have a remix compo, and they are accepting remote entries, too (although remote entries are not eligible for prizes). For more details on how to attend in person, how to submit remote entries, and for the compo rules (please, do read them!), visit their website.

Submitted by LaLa

Allister Brimble's "Beyond The Ice Palace II" Soundtrack Released

22/05/2025

Allister Brimble's soundtrack for Beyond The Ice Palace II is now available on Bandcamp. This release coincides with the sequel's launch to the classic 8-bit and Amiga game from Elite Systems on Steam and other platforms.

The soundtrack includes a remix of David Whittaker's original theme as announced by Allister Brimble.

Hi all, I'm pleased to announce the soundtrack release for Beyond The Ice Palace II, the sequel to the original 8 Bit & Amiga game from Elite systems., now available on Steam and other formats. We also came to an arrangement with David Whittaker, the original composer to remix his original and iconic track which you can hear on the album

You can head over to Allister Brimble's Bandcamp pageto listen to and purchase the "Beyond The Ice Palace II" soundtrack now.

Submitted by c64glen

ZZAP! Live 2025 - Videos

18/05/2025

Video recordings from the ZZAP! Live 2025 event over the weekend are now available on YouTube and Twitch, courtesy SLAY Radio. There was a music Q&A panel led by Andrew Fisher (Merman) featuring Jogeir Liljedahl, Tomas Danko, Peter Clarke, Mike Clarke, Jason Page, and Mark Knight, and a SLAY Radio show recorded in front of a live audience for the first time ever! The recordings are a bit scattered around due to various technical difficulties, and the live SLAY Radio show has had audio and sync issues throughout, nevertheless, links to all of the videos are below.

Submitted by LaLa
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Arranged by Kraku

First off, this is a terribly difficult piece to do any sort of remix… Other than a transcription with enhancements… It's also one of my favorite C64 pieces. Overall an excellent job. I'd definitely not be afraid to go overboard with the percussion in part two, think NIN's Piggy… I did feel that the bass sound that comes in at 3:00 should have been more like a distorted rhythm guitar…

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With Crowther's original being a big old Blade Runner rip-off this track rather fits in the 'cover of a cover' category, but is none the worse off for it. Taking a squarely trance/dancefloor approach, BaR's remix comes off like an accomplished Vangelis 12".

The lead, which was harsh and hair-raising in Crowther's original, has been toned down, and sits comfortably alongside a fairly standard set of trance sounds. While lacking anything to truly dazzle, BaR's mix is nonetheless catchy and extremely listenable, with pleasant sounds throughout and an incessant beat to keep you engrossed.

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Very interesting and clean rework of the 2nd part of Guitar Slinger. I can hear you put some work into this! The only thing I'm not really a fan of is that arpeggio coming in at 0:48. Perhaps it's just a tad too loud in the mix or maybe should've been played an octave higher. It feels like a stand-alone part that is 'overlayed' over the track. But could have, would have, should have… This is your creative freedom, and I like where you took this and what you did arrangement wise.

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