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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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One man and his droid - arranged by DummyReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 Did someone say One Man and His Droid goes swashbuckling? It's very much of that era of film-making with this one, and plenty of lovely instrumentation and timing to make it go along.The main hooks and verses are all there - and if the middle interlude Maneater-esque section had been perforrmed, that would have elevated it even higher. A very enjoyable and well crafted listen nonetheless. (and please do another remix some time Dummy, this one showed so much promise and skill) |
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Bump Set Spike (Schizo Classical Remix) - arranged by Nicklas SchmidtReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 From the opening stanza of the main piano having a lovely relaxed feel, and on to the middle waltz part that wouldn't look out of place at an Andre Rieu concert, to the final more bombastic Proms-like show, the way this develops in its arrangement is carefully crafted and skilled. A definite grower with each listen and comes highly recommended. |
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Action Biker - arranged by Johan AnderssonReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 Clean and concise, and the arrangement works wonders to keep things as fun as the original, which is key here. Lovely use of the guitars too to give it that sligthtly country rock feel and keeping that intact too. I enjoyed this back then and still do now. |
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Amaurote (Full Sci-Fi Horror Mix) - arranged by Martin DoddReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 Take all the dark John Carpenter vibes and add the suspense of all the piano and instruments that culminate in a real sense of panic, and you are on to a winner here. It really does offer something different and highlights also how under-rated the in-game tune by David Whittaker was in the first place.Won't be to everyone's liking, but I really enjoyed this one back in 2021 and still do now, with a sense of foreboding but for different reasons. |
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Spellbound - arranged by ManoReview by Waz, 29/08/2025 Full marks for the originality here - with a nod to the likes of Monkey Island along the way. Take Mexican mariachi, along with Spanish flamenco, mix them up with that sense of being swashbuckling at sea somewhere, and you're taken to a different place. Very enjoyable and crucially, accomplished in its composition and feel. |
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The Last V8 - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by Divus, 20/08/2025 The old music master in his new suit. Perfect production and samples. A real summer refreshment. |
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The Last V8 - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 17/08/2025 A phenomenal new perspective on The Last V8! It's hypnotic, it's mesmerizing, the guitar adds raw edginess, and on top of it, it's all mixed to perfection. (I am especially fond of the crystal clear drums that really elevate the mix.) |
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Dan Dare 3 - arranged by Tim ForsythReview by BeeZerk, 08/08/2025 I'm really torn on this one, because it's one of my favorite SIDs of all time. I love the appearance! Production-wise, it's a 10 out of 10 for a 1:1 rendition, no doubt about it. But to be honest, that's not the hardest part nowadays.What I dislike—or rather, what I miss—is the lack of originality and a personal signature from Tim. I know he's capable of that, because we can hear it after minute 3:12! This SID offers the best foundation, incredible potential, and virtually infinite versatility. Yet this rendition feels onlylike an effortless direct translation of the original arrangement, and Tim misses the chance to make it truly his own. That’s what makes my heart bleed! In its current form, it’s more of a crowd-pleaser than a piece of art with its own soul or identity. Nevertheless, it’s still a very good rendition—just not exceptional in my eyes (or ears). |
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Creatures medley (Torture Mixture) - arranged by SIDNIFYReview by Scaver, 06/08/2025 This track is one hell of a hardcore ride! Only a few remixers dare to touch Creatures tracks and even less manage to create a quality remix of ’em ’cause these tracks are so difficult to re-imagine to create something new with nice own added value while keeping the punchy and energic pulse of the original tracks. Not only this remix manages to bring a fresh and kicking re-arrangement but it also achieves to include more tracks which is even harder ’cause many times these tracks are of different tempo and tuning. This is one fine example of extraordinary musicmanship and bold attitude. The sound, mixing, mastering, own ideas and the guitar solo are all of special treats. That’s how a real quality remix and medley is done. A worthy tribute to the awesome work of Steve Rowlands. Amazing. Thanks! |
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Suicide Express 90's Trance mix - arranged by Steve FosterReview by LaLa, 04/08/2025 This is really good! I don't know where the vocals come from (real singer? AI? sample lib?), but it sounds amazing. My only wish is that it featured more of the upbeat 'dancey' parts, but that's just me splitting hairs. It's a really enjoyable remix as-is. |
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Sigma 7 Arok 2025 Entry - arranged by Tony Fluke73 WirenReview by LaLa, 24/07/2025 Along with Tim's 'Dan Dare 3' remix this was my other favorite from the Arok 2025 compo. Just so smooth and well arranged. Everything has its place in this piece and they work together to nicely. Just a wonderful musical experience! Thank you, Tony! |
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Diminishing Returns - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by Divus, 22/07/2025 This is a special music piece that was hidden away for many years, like a shiny diamond found after a long time. It mixes fun beats with sounds from an old computer called the C 64, making something really cool and unique. |
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Dan Dare 3 - arranged by Tim ForsythReview by LaLa, 20/07/2025 Totally should've won the compo at Arok 2025, bar none! Brilliant! I can't stop listening to it over and over and over again! (And yes, I agree: it's quite surprising this groovy JT tune has so few remixes.) |
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Xenophobe remake - arranged by Tollis offlineReview by Jackal, 19/07/2025 If you're gonna just load the mod file and assign vst's as the instruments, you NEED to recreate the pitchbends! The incorrect note at 0:25 & 0:55 is a full note out of tune ! it's supposed to slide up to the next note. Overall though, the instrumentation was quite well picked, but there's a bit much reverb, there's a click on one of the kick drum sounds too that really got on my tits. It's a good start… but you can do better. There was an interesting bass sound that plays once at 1:28 and then simply doesnt play again. Did you just give up on that idea ? |
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Spellbound - arranged by BoloReview by Eivind Sommersten, 07/07/2025 This is a pretty good first remix! It's not an easy SID to get right but the musical content sounds good to me. A few tips would be:
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Spellbound - arranged by BoloReview by LaLa, 04/07/2025 Kudos to you for tackling such a hard SID tune to remix on your first try! And you basically covered the tune in its entirety - respect! I think your instrument choices are pretty good, but I wish you added more dynamics to them. They all sound pretty much the same throughout the entire remix, with not much variation from section to section, or even from note to note. Even if you're going for a more 'artificial' sound (not trying to mimic a human orchestra), if you add expression, articulation and/or ornamentation to those instruments from time to time, they will sound much more interesting to your listeners. While I like the harpsichord (?) you introduced at 0:46), I would've switched to a different lead sound at 1:31 to keep things interesting. That rising sound effect at 1:54 - very nice! I really like the piccolo lead you introduced at 2:45, that's a nice touch! Starting at 3:08 you are alternating between the harpsichord and the flute - I quite like that! I like your use of a church bell in the coda (at 4:29), reminds me of my own, old remix of the same SID. 😉 Overall, lots to like here, some things need refinement, but for a first remix - you should be really proud of it! |
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Green Beret Blues - arranged by Marcel DonnéReview by Lith, 01/07/2025 The sounds of Vangelis should never be forgotten and this is going to keep the stew of awesome sounds that Vangelis invented boiling. You've done a man's job Sir |
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Where Nostalgia Thrives (Hope In Dystopia) - arranged by Dr FutureReview by LaLa, 30/06/2025 The style and instrumentation is spot-on 80s, no doubt there. The lyrics are pretty good, too, although I think the pace of the lyrics do not always match the pace of the music, so at times they sound a bit awkward. Not your singer's fault, she is pretty good! |
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