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Cauldron (Hexenkche Walpurgisnacht HardTance Mix) - arranged by DJ MitchReview by winc, 08/10/2005 Personally I found the original SID of this piece kinda boring - it was the same tune over and over and really unless you are playing a game that gets repeative very quickly.Now I also am not a great techno fan, but this was just a neat little piece that takes the original song and… does something interesting with it. I know a few people feel that techno is the cheats way out of doing a remix I on the other hand take each piece as a extension of the creators interest in the piece. This techno remake of the original in fact improves on a very boring original piece in my opinion. The only argument I could have about this remix is it does run into the same problem that the original does - the original tune by itself just isn't enough to grasp hold of someone's attention long enough - there needed to be… more a break even created totally from scarch and added to improve the over all piece because after about 6 minutes of this tune… you start to wish the Witch just killed everyone 😃 But overall a good remix of the original - 😃 |
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International Karate - arranged by Axes DeniedReview by winc, 08/10/2005 Okay at first I honestly didn't like this piece - it just felt too alien to the original C64 master piece, it didn't feel right. But then by 40 seconds into the piece where our chorus starts I warmed suddenly, and then something I have waited to hear forever in this piece happened at 46seconds - just that guitar playing harmony in the background… Well that was it, when that happened this piece held a special place for me.The tone of this piece is a lot different to most other remixes I have heard, and while it isn't as good as some in technical excellence (some of the mixing needs some work as some instruments are either too harsh or lost in the mix), it certainly holds itself together as a interesting and very fun run through someone else's take on the original music. The funk feel later on was… very daring - in fact I almost didn't think it would be able to be pulled off, but the musician did in fact make it really interesting, and the smooth mix from funk through to the rock again was very well done. This is one musician who certainly knows how to technical move through the genres well as I have seen with others of his work. I still feel this piece however misses out on that Nostalgic feeling because he does take the piece way off from the original one in my opinion. But overall the technical power of the changing genres and feels, and artistic skills present certainly make this piece a worth while and fun listen. |
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Bubble Bobble - arranged by Axes DeniedReview by winc, 08/10/2005 Bubble Booble in my opinion is probably one of the hardest songs to really make into something serious it has a tune which is… well… just too cute to make into something like rock, or jazz… but I have seen some very good attempts in the past.This song certainly has the making of one of the better ones - though I feel it has some technical issues where certain things just don't fit with the way it starts. The singing for example in this song in my opinion hurt the song more then if he had used another instrument or even continued to use the guitars. And the hey part in the song felt… like it just took the song back into the silly realm again - while before and even after that the guitar piece was outstanding. Overall the piece was well put together for rock from a… well cute song. With some of the technical issues dealt with I felt this could have been a great 90% plus piece. Remember of course that these are my opinions 😃 Either way - great work and certainly this song is a great listen… |
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The Recovery - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by winc, 08/10/2005 Lars Huff has been one of my favourite commodore 64 musicians for a long time now, and I feel that not many people know how to really capture what I think Lars does in his original pieces. Then along comes Glyn with a remake of probably one of my most favourite pieces of Lars.Now Glyn takes his own take on the main theme of the original piece, and makes it certainly his own with this remake. Something that really shows in here is that Glyn probably has a big Mike Oldfield collection (or he better have if he hasn't!: P) because there is that MASSIVE feel to this piece you get when listening to the likes of Mike Oldfiend. Overall there are few remakes that I really feel honored to have listened to, and that the author took the time to create. This would be now in that top ten of music that I will listen to almost every day! Thank you for sharing your vision of this already lovely piece - you did it justice! |
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Zoids - arranged by o2Review by snorbaard, 07/10/2005 I found this remix a few years ago on the internet, and have always kept it in whatever my play-of-the-year is, always rated tops.Although I missed Zoids the Game, I was a huge C64 fan in the early 90's, ending up owning three, and the SID chip awed me from the beginning, and still does. o2's remix of Zoids has the unerring ability to make me nostalgic for the 'good old days'. For the emotional quotient that this song has, I must rate it tops. Thanks o2. |
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Eagles - arranged by HazelReview by plokolp, 27/09/2005 This is one of my favourite tunes. I love the low and growly bass, especially when it's thumping in my car. The speakers almost give out! Great thump thump stuff. |
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Ultima IV - The Complete - arranged by choscReview by artemis, 27/09/2005 This sound reminds me of the middle-ages, like mystictimes. It is a good combination of modern sound and taste of a mystic world, where not everybody has access to or possibility to reach. Good job, chosc! Go on, living your intuiton and deep feelings inside! All the best! |
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(The World Needs Another) Comic Bakery - arranged by 7anReview by suso, 26/09/2005 Not too bad. I imagine that a lot of people are going to call this one out for the sample quality, but I think that in a way it makes it sound a bit more retro and puts you in a listening environment. |
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Lightforce 2002 - arranged by Allister BrimbleReview by Dr-Duke, 11/09/2005 Since the release of 'Alien Breed' in 1991 on the Amiga, I was astonished and fascinated about that piece of work Allister Brimble had delivered there. And about how deep and lovely a tune could come to.Just to mention: I'm a child of the very first days of Atari2600, C64 and Atari800XL. Although these days, I never played 'Lightforce'… on not any system. Today, a few weeks ago, I heard Brimble's remake of that game music (and of course the good old. sid, to get a compare) and instantly felt in love with it. It is, indeed, a modern remix. Still electronic, still fast and still none sort of a chartz-like-one you can hear all the fu****g day on your Radio… It's strictly bound to the rythmn of the original, but with more love. More love, for the old times. More in-depth. Where the music more touched your sense, your soul, than your money-bag. I think it is made with love… somehow. But… to come to a conclusion: If you like harmonic (Jean Michel Jarre) and rythmic tunes in a modern, fast and trancey good old way, this one is definately one you should hear! Yet, still, I get a bumpy condition of my skin, when listening to this awesome track… 😊 Thank you, Allister Brimble!! Thank you!! |
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The Recovery - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by pricer, 10/09/2005 I found myself in a fortunate position of not knowing this SID, so my first impression was based on Glyn's effort alone. The quality of the sounds and mix are without doubt first class, nice reverb (not over done as in so many cases), nice use of piano and guitar for lead. The flow makes you feel that you're never sure whats next but gels perfectly. I have since listened to the SID and Glyn has once again taken the right bits out not to loose all of the spirit. It was rather strange though to listen to one of Glyns pieces and not hear a single orchestral hit!! A very nice piece. |
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Trivia Ultimate Challenge - Kitsch mix - arranged by ChronbergReview by Nada, 07/09/2005 This is nice! Nice trumpet sound, walking bass etc. It stands between seriousness and hilarity! My only objection is that I would prefer real swinging drums (loads of ride cymbals and beats 2 and 4 to be the dominant ones instead of the usual 1 and 3 rock beat). I like it a lot though, I'll include it in my Incredibly Strange Music collection! |
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Mask III - Venom Strikes Back (20Hz Mix) - arranged by ZuckerfreiReview by Nada, 07/09/2005 This is very nicely executed. I really like the organ! The ending has to be refined a bit, maybe last longer? Nice work, in general. |
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Firelord (Industrial Green Beret Mix) - arranged by Mika Ruottinen offlineReview by vassago, 03/09/2005 Argh?!… … Mixing up a lovely tune like firelord with a few green baret sounds made me want to rip my ears off. Dont do it again, pwease. |
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Warhawk (o2 mix) - arranged by o2Review by dulmerlucsly, 02/09/2005 I think the bassline is a mix between Jarre's Magnetic Fields I and Equinoxe V - VII.For me it's an outstanding tune, that enfolds his power in the rise of the mood. |
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The house Jack built (Ping-Pong version) - arranged by ChronbergReview by boessu, 29/08/2005 This one is a MUST for all techno lovers. However, for my opinion, Heartland is for me the perfect song from Chronblom as artist and it must be hard to have the own limit that high. 😉 |
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Katakis Spezial mix - arranged by Sub SonicReview by botus, 23/08/2005 It's great for me 😊 Maybe because i know nothing about original. But some parts are really cool! So it's good enough to have 😊 |
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Mission AD - arranged by Robert MansfieldReview by nettuno, 23/08/2005 I am so happy: there Is someone who can write good symponic music.Only one thing: the first chord of the first beat of gameplay theme Is major instead minor. That sound strange… not bad, but strange. Good job! |
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Lightforce 2004 - arranged by Darren LambourneReview by stell, 17/08/2005 Oh my God! It's drop-dead gorgeous! This is shure a Remix, but i would rather call it The Lightforce Mass. Maybe the best Remix i've heard so far. Just listen from 2:48 till… ugh, just listen! The violins are giving me the creeps! Perfect! |
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Katakis Trance Mix 2K4 - arranged by Awesome-AReview by stell, 17/08/2005 There is sadly no Katakis remix out there i really like. So its a nice suprise listening to Awesome-As Remix. The Beginning and the End End are very well done. The main Part is most of the time a little bit 80s Pre-Techno-Pop. But you just have to jump to 2:02 and you are rewarded for your (not existing) patience. There starts one of my favourite Katakis melodies and it is arranged like Chris himself would loved it! Great Stuff on this Part! Besides that nice work. |
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Rolands Ratrace (The quest for Jarre) - arranged by TraxerReview by xgener8or, 05/08/2005 I like the Jarre'ing. Nice sounds and a cool piece. I like the style and the 80's synth feel. I am unfamiliar with the original game but I am a fan of Jarre and as such, it's great. |
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Cybernoid 2 (Pede Cyber Mix) - arranged by DHSReview by stell, 03/08/2005 This is what i call an uninspired remix. Choosing the Piano for the main Melody was a big Mistake. The almighty MoN Sound in a Olive-Dance Version? Come on, just uninspired. |
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Thundercats (Nervous Gattuso Edit) - arranged by N-JOYReview by stell, 03/08/2005 It's a completely waste of time. Why are people putting so much time in creating a tune which sounds like the Ultra-Mainstream-Teckno-Chart-S… tuff!? It's a pain in the arse. |
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Thundercats - arranged by Sonic WandererReview by stell, 03/08/2005 Hey, it's Thundercats! Great! Well the Beginnig is great. I absolutely love the kettle drums and the start of the track punctuating the Ooooooo Chorus. Then the Synthi-Style takes over, which is also fine, but at 1:10 there is this wired whistle thing and the main melody starts… mmpf. I like Erasure, but not in a Thundercats Remix. Softspeech, why not, but please no ABBA chords. 2:25! What's going on?? I'm leaving… going back to the first minute. |
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Lightforce (Original Minimal Mix) - arranged by DJ MitchReview by stell, 03/08/2005 Why not? The drums are kicking like hell! Just the main track melody is quite… flashy. The other instruments are well choosen, not the best ones, but well arranged. The Pace is based on the original and did i say the drums are great? |
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Artura(Dublin Delight Mix) feat. Andreas Wallström - arranged by MakkeReview by mfe, 02/08/2005 I love a good celtic/gaelic ditty, and this one does the job well. Makke has taken a SID with promise and delivered with a somewhat original little song that I could hear being sung in a tavern or two.I was a little disappointed with some of the transitions, and I was dying to hear an authentic fiddle in there somewhere take the main theme and do something marvelous with it; I feel the piece lacks something as a result, and the ending doesn't feel quite right, but that's just my personal take on the matter. A good piece, to be sure 😊 |
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Platoon (Friendly Fire) - arranged by X-Klang offlineReview by katoyama, 02/08/2005 Good! It's pretty good tune and lot of potentional material for great ambience tune. I think to remix this one too. =)Keep working on. The tune have great starts and great ends. ^_^ |
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Parallax (4 A Leone Western Mix) - arranged by MistaDistahReview by stell, 01/08/2005 It's a good one. This fits good between my favorites from Allister Brimble and Darren Lambourne. No disco stuff, no fancy teckno beats, no freaking moby loops - just cool ambience. The main melody instrument is quiet unobtrusive, but why not. We all know and love the melody. Ok, the ending is wired. |
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Artura(Dublin Delight Mix) feat. Andreas Wallström - arranged by MakkeReview by Nada, 01/08/2005 I'm listening to this tune a gazillion times a day and still can't get enough of it! It is simply AWESOME!!! |
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Outrun (early 90s remix) - arranged by Jarno BeumerReview by slf, 31/07/2005 Finally, Jason C. Brooke's original meets hiphouse (Fast Eddie) and Shamen-esque sequences! A nice but mellow album track, which the good old Beatmasters could have transformed into a real 1991 chart-buster! |
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Spellbound (Remiximus) - arranged by deVilhoODReview by richard_iii, 28/07/2005 Overall, I found this remix of the song very plesant, I love the way it starts, Its brilliant. I think he has done an amazing job with this remix… probably worked very hard on it, you can tell that alot of work has been put into it. Rob hubbard is one of the best composers! And even better… this is an amazing remix! I found absolutly nothing wrong with the insturments used.I love it! 😃 😃 Keep up the good work! |
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