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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 To take it to this level is not a walk in the park. This remix feels like being alive in the chambre symphonic wellness. All the details, the extra hold and release parts. Simply a masterpiece! |
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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Hagar, 29/11/2024 Great orchestra remix with touch of some spagetti western and a bit of pirate soul dipped in blasting drums to wrap the Supremacy tune. Great work! |
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Artillery (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Tomsk, 29/11/2024 My favorite Jogeir track from the album. Basically - he never puts a foot wrong here, and still manages to suprise us with tempo and swing changes. The subtle soundscape is worthy of many a listen on headphones. I could live off the warmth this remix emits. Flawless! |
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Illumination (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by Tomsk, 29/11/2024 Cracking remix. Some beautiful sounds and all carefully crafted. The remix ebbs and flows, but that dreamy intro sold it to me. It's wonderful. Some tell-tale 'Glyn' at the 4 minute mark, but in many ways a departure from his trademark style. I for one - approve! |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by Tomsk, 29/11/2024 Downright awesome. Only a crazy person would attempt this…so there you go. All of the original great theme is here, including the re-created samples, plus loads more to admire. The thumping drums and oriental sounds are perfectly suited - and it must be noted ALL of the additonal work fits like it was always there. There's nothing that takes you out of the TETRIS ZONE. If you're a fan of this tune you're going to love this. If you've not heard it before, set aside 30 minutes - sit back, and soak it in.Fantastic work! |
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Artillery (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Danko, 29/11/2024 I used to work at Funcom in Oslo during the mid 90s, Jogeir and Geir were also working there so we were colleagues. What are the odds that I ended up not only working with these legends but also became good friends to the best C64 musician in Norway AND the best Amiga musician in Norway. It was an honour to get to master engineer this remix, the best of the best from Norway combined how can you best that. You can't. Stolen! |
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Compleeto [feat. Romeo Knight] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by LManReview by Danko, 29/11/2024 This SID is one of my personal favourites and also comes with a backstory where I was personally inserted into part of the narrative at the time back in the days, but I won't get into that here. I heard the work in progress of this remix by LMan and it was smashingly clever, also the guitar playing by Romeo Knight was the best I have heard from him on a C64 remix. As I was initially mastering this track, I found myself forgetting what I was doing and just listening to that guitar solo… Flabberghasted. For reasons undisclosed, LMan threw me not only the final mix but all the individual tracks as well out of the blue and even though we were done with Encore 64 Volume 2, all deadlines had passed and we had a final master of this track, I decided to spend two nights working on an alternative mix hoping LMan would approve it. Turns out he did, and so I feel like breakdancing over having been part of this amazing remix together with two of my idols, LMan and Romeo Knight. The electrical buzzing quality of the sounds in this remix are perfect for the SID, and the raw crunch of the drums keep it transient and smashing. Just the way I like it. |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by Danko, 29/11/2024 This remix floored me from the first time I heard it. The original was deeply formative to me, and I can tell the same goes for Barry. To couple this with Barry being even more emotionally attached to the original version than myself, I don't see anybody else being capable of delivering what he did here. You can't fake true emotions. The restraint to wait, wait, wait and then progress the arrangement ever so slowly is very difficult. Yet, Barry never lost sight of the target here. It was not easy to try and balance such a long track when mastering the final mix, I have to say. What kept me progressing on the master work was to remind myself how important I feel this remix is and will be for many years to come, to a lot of people. This remix will bring comfort to many, when they need it. It will stand tall generations to come, I am sure. |
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Bitter Sweet (Encore64 V2) - arranged by TomskReview by Glyn R. Brown, 29/11/2024 From what I believe, you never really had much time to piece this track together. If this is true, you managed to knock out out superb composition pal 😊 Great work. |
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Compleeto [feat. Romeo Knight] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by LManReview by Glyn R. Brown, 29/11/2024 A powerful and energetic track. I knew this was going to be something pretty special in the end, simply because it was coming from LMan 😊… And the added guitar from Romeo Knight just elevates this track so much higher. Great work guys. |
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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Glyn R. Brown, 29/11/2024 Well it's Peter doing what Peter does best 😉Orchestral elements with sublime basslines. It always makes me envious of how you make your tracks sound like live recordings. Ooh & that ending, simply gorgeous. Superb work! 👍 |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by Glyn R. Brown, 29/11/2024 Once this track begins, you have no choice but to sit and listen right through to the very last note. It's that captivating… I've heard this track many, many times now and I never grow tired of it, regardless of it's length, ha!… Fantastic work Barry 😉👍 |
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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Jackal, 28/11/2024 To even come up with the concept of taking the Supremacy theme and taking it someplace it's never been (Morricone style) was genius… Executed perfectly. When those fat French horns kick in its *chef's kiss*… Excellent work by Mr. Clarke. I will concede that Despite my protests, Mr Clarke stuck to his guns on the musicbox section, and he was right to do it his way. |
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Artillery (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Turbo Knight, 28/11/2024 Absolutely fantastic remix. Love every sound on it Lush leads and stabbing chords, top mix and master. Me like! |
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Compleeto [feat. Romeo Knight] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by LManReview by LaLa, 24/11/2024 It took no less than 3 legendary members of the scene, but we finally have a remix of Compleeto that is worthy of a red smilie! Romeo's lead guitar improvs over the bed are just out of this world. But the entire arrangement is top notch, I especially like the instrumentation which is totally spot-on. Absolutely smashing! |
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Illumination (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by LaLa, 24/11/2024 What a lovely soundscape! In style it's bending towards fantasy-cinematic, but it's far from being as cheesy as some of those tunes can be. In fact, it's quite touching. It's also majestic and dreamy… Also, thank you for introducing me to this SID, I did not know about it before. |
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Green Beret (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Bass CadetReview by LaLa, 24/11/2024 The vocals, the Theremin… Wow.I think it's unfortunate that the Theremin got typecast as a 'spooky' instrument only for horror movie soundtracks, because in the right hands it can be very expressive and emotional. Like here. And then we also got a nice sax improv out of this remix, too. Pretty cool! Welcome to the remix community, Bass Cadet! 🙂 |
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Warhawk [feat. Bass Cadet] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Romeo KnightReview by LaLa, 24/11/2024 I am in absolute awe. I've listened to this remix so many times now and I still discover new details in it! That wonderful intro with the SID-sounding Theremin sets the stage already. But whenever Bass Cadet plays the lead on her Theremin here, it just sounds so delicate, so beautiful, so - perfect. Even when the lead switches to a sax here and there, it still sounds amazing. All accompanied by Romeo's guitar and that retro bossa nova drum track. The slowed down tempo (as compared to the original SID) totally works with this style. Just wonderful musicianship all along! |
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Bitter Sweet (Encore64 V2) - arranged by TomskReview by LaLa, 24/11/2024 We all have our own ways to grieve. This is your way, Tomsk, and I'm with you. Slowed down this piece is even more melancholic. Love the added choirs and vocals. The layers and layers of instruments in the climax. The vocal-driven coda. Thank you, Tomsk, thank you from the bottom of my heart. |
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Warhawk - Anthrol Mix - arranged by AnthrolReview by xazzo, 23/11/2024 I'd call this an overall orange smily since it truly was refreshing to listen to and actually made me laugh with enjoyment. Good job Anthrol! It's an amusing creative remix with interesting variations in sound. Mixing could be better yes, there's always room for improvements but it's not a bad remix in any way. |
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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by LaLa, 23/11/2024 The intro is all Morricone, there's no question. It even features the watch chime from A Few Dollars More almost as is.Honestly, I was kinda hoping the entire piece would continue in the same spaghetti western vein, but then Peter used a bunch of big taiko drums at 1:40 to wake me up from that dream and take it in a more symphonic prog-rock direction. Then at around 4:15 (including the key change at 4:25) I am hearing more Rondo Veneziano vibes, probably because of the winds. After all that he masterfully finishes the remix where he started: with Morricone's chimes again. That downtempo outro - genius. Way to bring it full circle! Whew, Mr. Clarke always finds a way to bring us along on a lengthy and meaningful musical journey, and this one is no exception! What a trip! |
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Last Ninja 2 [Street Loader] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by LaLa, 23/11/2024 With 172 other remixes of LN2 it takes a lot to bring something fresh to this beloved tune. But leave it to Jogeir to spice it up in his own unique way! His 5 minute long piece demonstrates to me that a talented, creative person can breathe new life even into old classics that have been remixed a gazillion times already. Just superb, well done, Jogeir! |
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Fist II [Song 2] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Mattias BrianReview by LaLa, 23/11/2024 Honestly, the first time I listened to this remix, I thought it sounded fine, but didn't think much more of it. Then I found myself humming it at various times. So, I listened to it a few more times and I came to appreciate it even more. Like that repeat of the main theme at around 2:00 - just perfect. Just great stuff overall! |
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Nemesis (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Mattias BrianReview by LaLa, 22/11/2024 What I like about this remix so much is that it retains all the spirit of the original arcade tune, while bringing it into the 21st century. The entire arrangement is just so bubbly and bright (complete with game sound effects!), even the way it starts in medias res - just wonderful! |
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Ocean Loader III (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by LaLa, 22/11/2024 Sure, it's sounds pretty good from the start with crisp instrumentation and great styling, but where it really becomes outstanding is from 2:13 when it veers away from the original and into Jogeir puts his own spin on this territory. Yet, it all fits in seamlessly, like it was always there. |
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TLI Intro 1 (it's kaos) - arranged by Tim ForsythReview by LaLa, 22/11/2024 This remix has everything: a poignant prolonged intro, a more uptempo, rockier middle, and a quiet, introspective outro. Arrangement-wise, I wish the introduction of middle part was given more of a 'story' arc (with a gradual crescendo), and I feel the very end is just way too abrupt. But what really gets me, what really tugs at my heartstrings is the first 2 and half minutes - absolutely stunning, and that alone was worthy of the admission price. |
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Paperboy - arranged by LuodeReview by DMC, 20/11/2024 First of all, I think it's completely inappropriate to criticize a newcomer for his very first remix in this way, especially since the AI accusations don't seem to be true at all. People can have different opinions about music styles and tastes, but someone has made the effort to remix a song, so this should be recognized and appreciated in the first place! I find your remix quite interesting and in a way it suits my taste too. Although I wouldn't have immediately recognized it as a Paperboy remix if it hadn't been named that! 😉 The quality of the mixing and mastering could be improved. I think the arrangement is pretty good. You're on the right track. I definitely think there's enough potential here for more exciting and good sounding remixes and I would like to encourage you to keep at it and make more remixes for us to enjoy! |
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Zak McKracken (Mindbend This) - arranged by Dr Doom & Komatr:ohnReview by knotpot, 16/11/2024 And I love it. A complete new arrangement, and itt's very gutsy to remove the main theme of the song to a wavery float in the background. But they pull it off. A shame they stopped so early. |
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Paperboy - arranged by LuodeReview by xazzo, 13/11/2024 Newcomer or not, I have every right to question the musical authenticity of someone who appears out of nowhere on youtube and soundcloud to upload three different musics of similar length and mixing quality on the same day and uses a clearly AI generated image as their logo. Ableton? No. I don't buy it. There are various ways that AI generated material can be blended with non AI material and this remix both sounds and feels incredibly lifelsss to me, especially if compared to the other two songs made by this person. You want to take sounding like a soulless AI a compliment? Ehhhhhhhhhh okay! Whatever. This is just my honest opinion. I'm entitled to it, and you're free to disagree. |
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Early Summer - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by Divus, 05/11/2024 One of the best remixes, an elegant combination of female vocals, octaves and guitars. A school example of what a remix from the depths of the human soul should look like. |
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