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Sanxion (Spandau Ballet mix) - arranged by MahoneyReview by wobbler, 18/06/2020 Let me correct the old LaLa here and say that this is something absolutely fabulous. Way ahead of it's time (I guess?). Mahoney in his greatest greatness (or perhaps rock bottom – it doesn't matter really). |
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Defender of the Crown medley (grand piano) - arranged by Paul NelsenReview by Poke16384, 18/06/2020 Welcome to Remix64, Paul. I was intrigued to know how your 16 uploads were constructed, (Wow!, that's some entry to the remix scene). So, I followed the link you provided to your YouTube page. Clearly, you are a more than competent pianist and there are some covers of C64 tunes on there that I wouldn't have imagined someone would tackle with a single piano, (even a Steinway grand…). So, to business! IMHO a number of your initial batch of uploads don't really lend themselves to a solo piano representation, (even though they're overdubbed). This one however, does! Full marks for playing the individual pieces 'live' but; for the mistakes that you didn't go back and correct It's '10 points away from Gryffindor'. You've got incredibly fast hands but that doesn't excuse incorrect or missed notes when the opportunity exists, to redo parts, individually. From an arrangement point of view, (and I feel qualified to say this) the pieces are 'bog standard'. None of the individual subtunes vary in any way from the original SID/Amiga versions. I can't imagine you have reached your standard of playing without developing the ability to substitute alternate chords and progressions in order to take the 'remix' to somewhere else. The Steinway badly needs tuning. In some parts it almost gets close to sounding like a 'saloon upright' and this detracts from the listening quality. Overall, I'm impressed with your playing ability, (and a little jealous too)… and you have a cat. So, that makes you a certain kind of cool and nice person (for which I'll score you a little extra). Please make another remix. I'd love you to really stretch your ability and include other instruments, (real or synthetic). |
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Spy vs Spy I + II + III (grand piano) - arranged by Paul NelsenReview by LaLa, 18/06/2020 Welcome to RKO and Remix64.com, Paul! 😊 I quite like the fact that all 3 game tunes are covered here, and the arrangements are pretty good, too. |
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Terra Cresta Remix - arranged by RazmoReview by LaLa, 12/06/2020 A fantastic rendition of Galway's classic tune. As others have mentioned it, the switch in the basic beat is at odds with the melody, but for me it actually works - he made it into a dancey tune, what do you expect? The sound effects and the vocoded voice are a perfect addition to this remix and create a vivid atmosphere. This is done very, very nicely, and it's definitely my favorite (if not THE favorite) Terra Cresta remixes.-- RIP Razmo 😒 |
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Turrican 3 Remix - arranged by nd3eReview by LaLa, 11/06/2020 Hmm, I wonder if this started life as a multichannel MOD, because many of its motifs remind me a lot of those tunes from late 1990s, even the way the patterns are repeated, and the abrupt ending (which to me indicates a cutoff of an infinitely repeating sequence). In that context, this is actually a rather decent remix. |
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D.Y.S.P.I.D.C.E (part 2) - JLD Remix - arranged by JLDReview by wobbler, 03/06/2020 Ok, perhaps not a review… … but wth, how did I miss JLD:s entrance to the C64-remixing community? Well, perhaps not strange at all since I don't keep up to date of each and every release on RKO. Still, a solid production, but then I don't think that the original gives away that many hints of a re-release in the shape of… … well, a new tune. Sorry for this non-review but well… … I just had to write what I felt when listening =) |
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Sober Days (Drunk Remix) - arranged by JLDReview by wobbler, 03/06/2020 Just posted a review of your latest drop to RKO (which was really good btw), and then found this one… … Man, I have no previous recollection of hearing the original, but this totally rocks! I mean, keeping the original SID-feeling whilst maintaining a modern beat/arrangement/whatnot. Super-duper-awesome. |
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Last Hero - arranged by JLDReview by wobbler, 03/06/2020 Seems like another Swede enters the C64-remix-arena… Welcome! Judging from the production quality of this tune I can hear that you've produced a fair amount of music before trying out a C64-remix. And yes, the beat still has a decent taste of dubstep, and yes #3– it still work with the final result. Well done, and again – welcome to our little bizarre community 😊 |
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Saboteur II (western mix) - arranged by Johan AnderssonReview by C64_Gamer, 31/05/2020 A neat idea that deserves a red for artistic realisation. I wish the spot-instruments like maracas & quijada were more prominent in the mix and made it sound more like Morricone. The trumpet is realistic but the brass at 1:25 is synthy and unconvincing. Overall it's a solid remix and a good listen. |
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Firelord - Symphonic (a nod to Glyn) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Tas, 12/05/2020 Oh my! This is tough to react to. It's absolutely brilliant. The difference is it's so much smoother than Glyn's original which is what i expect Peter was after. That there for me is the difference. I kinda like the harsh, aggressive in your face attitude the original. They are both great versions and kudos to both musicians. However for me, Still love Glyn's version to pieces.However what an honor for Glyn who's spent years covering sid musicians for one to turn around and cover him. |
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Cybernoid II - The Alt-Rock Mix - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by C64_Gamer, 11/05/2020 Alright, I'm with LaLa on this one. It's technically brilliant and the arrangement is just superb. If there was something higher than a red smiley, I'd award it to this remix. This is a real musician and composer at work.Mr Clarke, I thought it would be difficult for you to match your most recent, ROTY-winning remix. So, you've come at us from a different angle. This is a brilliant new remix. Giving this tune the Prog-rock treatment is inspired. Technically, it's tight and the riffs, licks & flourishes lift it beyond the title of remix. There's so much original creation here but I guess that's what an old-school, game-music composer can do. Outstanding! |
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The Great Giana Sisters (Subtune 5) - arranged by Dr FutureReview by Tas, 11/05/2020 Agree with Lala and the drum loop, it does feel somewhat out of place. But as always the sound scape is lovelly. I always enjoy Dr Future's production skills. |
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The Great Giana Sisters (Subtune 5) - arranged by Dr FutureReview by al.x, 11/05/2020 I really like this, slightly melancholic version that combines the 8 bit sounds with a more modern soundscape. |
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Spy vs Spy - arranged by Ctrl-ZReview by Poke16384, 10/05/2020 I Like this remix a lot… It's got SID-ishness everywhere and bounces like a bouncy thing. Technically it sounds spot-on to me. Maybe a little more variation, if I'm being really picky but overall a damn good remix. |
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Cybernoid II - The Alt-Rock Mix - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by LaLa, 09/05/2020 Ladies and Gentlemen - this is as close to perfection as one can get with a remix. The superb skills of Peter's talent are on full display here: the arrangement is impeccable, the instrumentation is spot-on for a prog-rock styled remix, and it sure sounds like most of it is recorded live playing. And it even adds extras: like the wonderful riffs on the guitars and on the electric organ, not to mention the superb counter-melody on the sax in the later parts. Wow, just WOW! Bravo, Peter! |
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Tuneful Eight - arranged by MakkeReview by wobbler, 08/05/2020 Oh, he's back-eh-makk-eh. Sort of happy that I was able to spark some sort of creative juice! And yeah, breakbeats need a big revival *makes a mental note* |
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Commando - Main Theme remix - arranged by moonoveReview by wobbler, 08/05/2020 I know, it's been remixed a hundred times, and yeah, the original is so good etc etc etc. But, this one is really minimalistic, has fresh sounds (yeah, really) and well… … liked it. Thumbs up. |
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W.A.R. - arranged by V. KaufmannReview by LaLa, 02/05/2020 Epic! The entire ~10 min of W. A. R. is covered here, which is respectable by itself - but this remix is also really, really good! Starts with a synth intro that did not impress me that much, but once the guitar kicked in at 2:30 it really got my attention. From that point on it just keeps rolling, occasionally with dissonant, but mostly with prog-rock sections, with electric guitars dominating the rest of the remix. I think this is as close to the prog-rock style I'm guessing Mr. Hubbard originally imagined for this track as we'll get. Bravo! |
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Ghosts 'n Goblins - arranged by ColmarrReview by LaLa, 20/04/2020 The usual unusual from Colmarr. Like with his other remixes, yet again I'm not sure where to place this remix. It has a definite lo-fi feel to it, sort of reminding me of the music of 70s era American TV shows. But it's not that obvious, so who knows?… … I am not even sure the lo-fi mix was intentional?… … But definitely gets plus points from me for trying something different. |
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Sanxion Loader - arranged by ElectronscapeReview by MsMadLemon, 06/04/2020 Fantastic remix of a great tune, you've kept the feeling of the original but added more to it! |
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Commando - arranged by Puffy64Review by DjCzyszy, 30/03/2020 Classic Puffy64 sound. It's nice but not on par with modern production standards. I wonder if this is something new or a something that had been lying in the closet for well over a decade. It does sound like something that would've easily been made in the early 2000s. Well, on the other hand, listening to it, I can't help but feel as if time froze solid and the all those days never passed us by. But anyway: the guitars conflict with the SID sounds and the tone's a bit harsh. Also, the drums need to be more cutting in such a dense arrangement. Seems like there's too much going on. I do like the playing with the pinch harmonics and tasty bends though. So yeah, it's a mixed bag. |
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Commando Hiscore (Eighteen Years Later) - arranged by WobblerReview by Methanoid, 10/03/2020 Certainly a unique take on the tune, still liking it a lot, more of the same please. |
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The Last Ninja (Am I Really) - arranged by WobblerReview by Methanoid, 10/03/2020 If this was slowed down any more it would suffer a heart attack, the remix is still surprisingly pretty brilliant. |
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Ikari Union (The Non Brexit Edit) - arranged by WobblerReview by Methanoid, 10/03/2020 Nice remix to chill out to, sounds very amiga demo like, which isnt a bad thing. |
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My Instinct (Its On Tonights Situation) - arranged by WobblerReview by Methanoid, 10/03/2020 Usual case of awesome rolled in slice of nostalgia, sounds as funky and weird as i hoped. |
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Tusker (Guinness Book Of Long Intros Remix) - arranged by WobblerReview by Methanoid, 10/03/2020 2mins of wtf and 6mins of awesome, any chance of a version without the annoying voice intro? |
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Ghosts'n Goblins (Oxy remix) - arranged by BaRReview by LaLa, 03/03/2020 As a Jarre fan, I'll try to restrain myself and not nitpick my way through this. 😊 The sounds and the atmosphere are about as close to Oxygene as you can get. This is a really good in-the-style-of remix. I am a bit annoyed by the repeated noisy downers in the left and right channels (ie. the ones starting @ 1:36), but other than that it's hard to find a fault in it. You've weaved the theme of Ghosts'n Goblins into this tapestry of sounds in a very elegant way. Very nicely done! |
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Pro Bmx Simulator - arranged by InfamousReview by tw1l1ght, 01/03/2020 Instant Serotonine Release guaranteed! Gets me happily flying through the room every. single. time!!! |
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Druid - arranged by Dr FutureReview by guru512, 12/02/2020 Song ruined by retarded unfitting voice samples Song ruined by retarded unfitting voice samples Song ruined by retarded unfitting voice samples too bad |
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Last Ninja 2 - Central Park - arranged by LukHashReview by Tamzin, 06/02/2020 How do you keep doing it, you're the grandmaster, this is so good! So glad you're still in the scene 😊 |
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