Matt Gray - The Dungeons Loading Theme (from The Last Ninja) R5 Version

Although a remix of this SID already appeared on Matt's 'Reformation 3' album, this R5 version is very different from that one. The layers of pads in the intro may sound familiar, but that's pretty much where the similarities end. Once the deep hits come in at 1:06 you know you're in for a wilder ride.

Yet again, as with all other tracks of this album, the production and mixing of this remix is just out of this world. The choice of instruments, the changes to the original SID's arrangement - nothing I can argue with. And even with its sonic perfection this tune just begs you to turn up the volume to 11, especially during its crescendo.

If there's one gripe I have with this track is its outro: there's none. It just ends suddenly, like if Matt forgot to finish it. All other tracks of this album have 'proper' endings, but not this one. Puzzling. Still a great tune!