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Last Ninja (Song 7 - The Wilderness) - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 10/11/2025 This is a very ambitious remix! Unfortunately, it falls a bit short on several occasions. I smiled during the first few beats - can't do much better than that signature original ring-modulated SID sound! 😉The build-up in the intro is done really, really well. It builds tension, as it should. As the layers of sounds come in one after the other - impressive! All culminating in that electric guitar lead - very nicely done! Then it starts to fall apart for me starting at around 1:20 when the chords don't seem to match the original SID any more. It all just sounds a bit off to me. We seem to be back to normal after 2:06. The choice of lead instrument here - that percussive synth - was a good one, but the quality of the instrument could be better. I do enjoy the appearance of the choir, though. Overall, again, I totally appreciate the ambitiousness of this arrangement, it just doesn't quite live up to its promise. |
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Last Ninja (Song 6 - The Wastelands) - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 10/11/2025 The first half of this remix is pretty good. The instrumentation and the arrangement is very well done. However, at 1:50 that magic seems to be gone. The lead guitar is nice, if a bit thin sounding, but the accompaniment under it doesn't quite live up to it. The final sounds are pretty cool, especially since they're the same that opened this track - nice touch. |
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Last Ninja (Song 5 - The Inner Sanctum Loader) - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 10/11/2025 I quite like the atmosphere of this remix! The acoustic guitar intro is very nice, that 'singing flute' that seems to be a mixture of a human voice and a woodwind is curiously ambiguous, but fits the melody perfectly.
Towards the end there's a beautiful operatic voice that appears for just a few seconds - I really wish that singer was featured more throughout this remix. |
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Last Ninja (Song 4 - The Palace Loader) - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 10/11/2025 Ooh, now we are talking! Let's pick up the pace a bit! I quite like the instrumentation in this remix, the groove of the arrangement is also very enjoyable. I also like that really odd synth lead that comes in at 2:23, it makes this arrangement that more interesting to my ears. Ultimately, though, where this remix falls flat is in the mixing: it's low volume and low energy. I think with better mixing this could've been a much better, much more energetic piece. |
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Warhawk - arranged by Puffy64Review by LaLa, 09/11/2025 It seems that once every 5 years Puffy64 emerges from his slumber to deliver us a rocking piece. I wish he did that more often - this just ROCKS! Can't stop listening to it! From the banging drums to the shredded guitars - what a great arrangement! And there are so many additional nice touches in this remix, too. Now I can't imagine Warhawk in any other way! |
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Last Ninja (Song 3 - The Wastelands Loader) - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 09/11/2025 A piano intro in this tune would sound like a good idea, but here it sounds overly robotic, and there's absolutely no variation in it, it follows the original SID too closely. The singing synth that comes on top of it sounds too cheezy to me, but it's oh-kay. Now, the introduction of the vaguely Asian sounding instruments at 0:45 perked me up - my only wish is if you went all-in with that idea. These instruments sound too synthy, with very little to zero articulation and ornamentation in them. A great idea, but a missed opportunity, me thinks. The piccolo at 2:17 sounds better, but again - it sounds a bit too synthy, and not very interesting. Overall, I think the basic idea behind this arrangement was good, but the instrumentation is too stiff and synthy, which is why it doesn't quite work for me. |
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Last Ninja (Song 2 - Palace Gardens Loader) - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 09/11/2025 This second LN remix in the series contains some neat ideas. The tonal percussions in the intro work very nicely. The drone-like lead that's introduced at 1:20 is less to my liking, but it does make sense on a conceptual level. The duet of the guitar and the synth lead is a nice touch, I think it's done well most of the time, although sometimes the synth portamento parts are a bit too much for my taste. |
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Last Ninja (Song 1 - The Wilderness Loader) - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 09/11/2025 First of all, massive respects to you, SoundLogic, for tackling the entire Last Ninja soundtrack with all 11 subtunes! My hats off to you just for that! Unfortunately, this first one starts off somewhat unremarkable. The arrangement is a bit bland, but I do like the guitar lead that comes in at 0:46, those bends are really spot on and well done. Where this remix starts to get more interesting for me is when the vocal appears at 2:48 - that's pretty unique, and I think it fits the rest of the arrangement pretty well. What is being sung is a bit too generic, but I'm willing to look past that. I like the tonal vocalise parts so much better. Overall, not bad, but other than the vocals it's not exactly an earth-shattering rendition. |
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Memories Of Sweet - arranged by Marcel DonnéReview by LaLa, 05/11/2025 Simple and pure. But deeply from the heart. And nice touch with the video game SFX from Memories of Green. |
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Supremacy part 1 (o2 mix) - arranged by o2Review by LaLa, 05/11/2025 Supremacy oxygenated! I am a sucker for Jarre-esque remixes, so it's no surprise that I really like this remix, too. But not just because o2 managed to cross-breed Supremacy with JMJ's Oxygene, but also because he did it in such a tender, caring, and sophisticated way. Really, really nicely done! |
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The Way of the Exploding Fist OST version - arranged by Tollis offlineReview by LaLa, 27/10/2025 This is the second review I am posting about this remix. In the first one I wrote that I had a Well, I was wrong. Tollis contacted me privately about my first review, and after a few email exchanges he has given me enough assurances that that this remix was NOT created with Which I was actually relieved to learn, because this is a very good remix! I don't know if anybody else is familiar with the In fact, I wish this remix featured at least some authentic Chinese or Japanese instruments, that would've been the cherry on top. Another gripe I have with this remix: there are just way too many instruments placed in the middle, making the final mix sort of washed out (which was actually one of the reasons I originally thought that many of its instruments were AI generated). But technicalities aside, the end result is hugely enjoyable, and that's what's most important. |
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Basics of Love (feat. Makke) - arranged by moog (Sebastian Bachliñski)Review by iksz_cs_twarf, 18/10/2025 So this happens when someone puts just as much awesomeness and creativity into a cover as there is in the original. |
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Laxity Again (mellow mix) - arranged by Joe [Stainless Steel] BarwickReview by iksz_cs_twarf, 18/10/2025 Agree with LaLa, this is a much underrated remix! Simple, but that's how Laxity's classic tunes are anyway. One of the best chillout pieces. |
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Broware - arranged by MordiReview by PhunkyData, 16/10/2025 Brilliant funky oldskool style stuff Love it.! Tremendously good.Chapeau.! The site tells me…i need to write at least 15 words….reminds me of some scrollers we typed to fill up the bytes. 😉 |
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Subway Vigilante - arranged by protonReview by LaLa, 13/10/2025 All the instruments are painfully flat and void of any expression. The mix is way too busy on all frequencies. The lead sound is comparatively too soft (of course, it's hard to stand out when everybody else around you is SHOUTING). And WTF is that at 1:47? (And then again at 3:18 and 3:35.) Just not a pleasant listening experience at all. |
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The Great Giana Sisters Disco Party - arranged by Steve Foster offlineReview by Divus, 26/09/2025 It's a fun and happy musical adventure, just as good as the biggest shows. It's short, nice, and makes you feel good. |
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The Great Giana Sisters Disco Party - arranged by Steve Foster offlineReview by LaLa, 22/09/2025 Oh, man, where to start? First off, let me say that this is a HUGELY enjoyable and dance-able piece, so mission accomplished! It also brilliantly incorporates many of the cliches of 1970s disco tunes - those archetypal disco strings, a driving bass line, the punchy drums. Yet, I find it hard to give it a red smilie, because at times the arrangement seems to fall apart a bit, knocking me out of my '70s disco groove. Maybe I am being too nitpicky?… Feel free to ignore these ramblings of a grumpy old man who will dance to this remix at any time, regardless. 😁 |
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Paperboy - arranged by SoundLogicReview by LaLa, 13/09/2025 The basic idea is solid. The chosen tempos of the various sections fit perfectly, too. Unfortunately, many of the instruments sound too flat. Also, I wish there was more glue between the various subtunes to make the flow feel smoother, right now the transitions are rather sudden (or non-existent). |
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Way of the Exploding Fist - arranged by Kent WalldénReview by Waz, 12/09/2025 Twenty five years since this remix was released, and still as iconic as it was back then. It may not sound as well produced as others, but the whole essence of the tune remains wonderfully intact here, complete with sensible variations on the theme as the tune loops - with plenty of funky drums and some gorgeous instruments to add depth too. Classic. |
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The Eidolon - arranged by LManReview by Waz, 12/09/2025 Depeche Mode meets Lucasfilm Games in this rather original and well crafted remix. The suitable synth and drum crashes punctuate ever so well and gives it a darkwave sinister feel that the original would have had if different instruments were used. Excellent all round. |
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Starquake - arranged by Anders HesselbomReview by Waz, 11/09/2025 Short and sweet in equal measures, with plenty of flow and feel to keep it succince too. |
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Knightmare (Valentine 2021 Jam Session) - arranged by The St. Albans Rob Hubbard Fan ClubReview by Waz, 11/09/2025 Steve Barrett's C64 theme tune to the game Knightmare doesn't cover the TV series theme tune either, so what has been done here is an effectively lovely remix of Steve's tune. And it really does pull it off well.There are some lovely acoustic guitars throughout that flow nicely, along with some subtle use of the piano where needed as well as the main lead having the space it needs to breathe well. The initial slower pace may sound too slow, but this stripped back approach works well to then allow the drums and other instruments to come in at a suitable time. Thoroughly enjoyable, although may take a few listens to fully get it. |
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I am the Law (Judge Dredd) - arranged by 7DD9Review by Waz, 11/09/2025 Plenty of energy and fast pace in this one as 7DD9 gives it a futuristic electronic treatment here, complete with vocal samples. Maybe it needed to sound more Industrial, but nonetheless what is here is well crafted and shows careful handling of the beats and drops with plenty of the original feel still intact. |
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Smile To The Sky 2025 - arranged by Tony Fluke73 WirenReview by Macron0, 11/09/2025 When he said he would make a cover I was worried he would make it too slick. (The genos 2 being a supersmooth instrument) But I worried for nonthing. It turned out super. Even thought the soung has a new coat every little detail I love about the song is there. I am really impressed and sure to be listening to this song a lot in the futere THX Tony and of course Geir for creating the original! This sing indeed changes my mood in a good way every time I hear it |
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Aztec Challenge (Desert Storm Mix) - arranged by Sven StormReview by LaLa, 10/09/2025 The first half of this remix is very much in the spirit of the original game, it has strong character, it has just the right amount of spooky and scary mixed together. After the beat comes in at 1:22 it devolves into average. And I'm not sure what that balalaika is doing in the mix. I wish the energy and the uniqueness of the first half carried over to the second half, too. |
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Dan Dare 3 - arranged by BeeZerkReview by LaLa, 31/08/2025 Thanks for posting the instrumental version of this remix, too! Although I think it's more than that: it's not just that the vocals were stripped, but sounds like you added the original melody back in place of the vocals, too. So, big kudos for that! I really like the vibe of this entire remix, can't stop bobbing my head to the rhythm! 🎵 |
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LAST V8 (live yt vid) - arranged by LukHashReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 This is trademark Lukhash - bold, bright, and uncompromising. The gorgeous synths and drums really do underpin the whole tune wonderfully well - and the involvement of the original game's speech just enhances the feel a little more.Yes it is loud and in your face, but that's what the original game felt like (not least with those broken controls!) and the feeling comes through very strongly here. Still for me one of those remixes that stands the test of time. |
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Storm - 2017 Version - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 Beautiful use of the piano as ever and with the fast pace that this 2017 version has, it really does still after all these years kick in very nicely.It sounds like Glyn had plenty of fun with this one, especially the voices in the second part to add a second dimension to that, sounding euphoric trance-like in its way that it all just builds. |
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The Human Race - arranged by MRTReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 From the opening section with some gorgeous instruments and feeling of space, the mix develops into a really lovely sense of being somewhat uplifting and yet reflective at the same time. That demo scene-like gentle arpeggio in the background is just the icing on a very nice cake full of surprises. Thoroughly enjoyable. |
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Agent X 2 - arranged by Tim ForsythReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 There's so much delightful warmth in this one, from the precision of those rises and falls that are the Follin trademarks of the original, and being played with gusto and virtuousity.When you listen to how much Tim has progressed since then, remixes like this show the foundation of what was there - musicality, authenticity and enjoyment of the original that shines through. |
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