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M.U.L.E. (Aerobics in the jungle mix) - arranged by MahoneyReview by Procyon, 20/08/2008 I was watching TV recently, and the advertisement for Foot Locker and Nike's House of Hoops campaign came on. The music sounded so familiar. I thought they used part of this remix. So I did some research on the music in the ad. It turns out that the beat which Mahoney used as the background to this remix was originally created by DJ Strobe. The Track is Kodo - Strobe's Nanafushi (Satori mix) from the album Sai-So: The Remix Project out on Sony/Tristar music. Granted, Strobe's beat and the M. U. L. E. theme sound so great together, it's like they should have always been one track. But I thought it was interesting that I didn't find any mention of DJ Strobe's beat in the information about this remix, and I thought it should be clarified. |
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A.M.C. part 1 (orchestral remix) - arranged by infernal seasonReview by Tankscore, 30/07/2008 Hello Jose A. Martin,Are you the genuine Jose Martin who composed the original tunes for Commodore 64 and Amiga? If true, it would be great for me, because I grew up listening to the A. M. C. tunes for Amiga. That tunes really touched me and were a deep influence in my music sense. This remix is really cool and harmonious. But everyone has to know the original one to appreciate this. Thank you for changing my life. Tankscore. |
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Space Harrier (Cooksley vs Bach Mix) - arranged by Karl R PettersenReview by carpii, 27/07/2008 Wow, some harsh reviews here.I adore this track personally, the harpsichord sounds great and the lead synth is unusual but fits so well. |
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Compleeto - arranged by SlaygonReview by LaLa, 15/07/2008 Finally! A remix of this wacky and weird Top 100 SID! Kudos for trying to remix this admittedly very hard tune.But drop the broken record intro. It's horrible, it pains my ears. What were you thinking, Slaygon? The groove of the remix is awesome, fits the tune well. I really like the fact that the original's arrangement was left fairly intact - it works, why bother with it? I even like the occasional SID sounds here and there from the original, enhanced by modern instruments. Overall, though, it's lacking something to make it really special. Somehow it doesn't feel as wacky as the SID, it's like a wild animal that got tamed in captivity. Massive respects for the effort, though. It's a unique remix of a unique piece of SID tune. |
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Super Ancientfrog (Superfrog) - arranged by MordiReview by pc_tek, 10/07/2008 The most impressive Superfrog remix tune I've heard. I hope you do the rest for us all to enjoy! *wink wink* |
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Green Beret Cosmix - arranged by cosmiqReview by LaLa, 13/06/2008 8 years on and it still sends chills down my spine. The opening with the birds chirping is a great counterpoint for all the synth pads, the drums appearing 2+ minutes into the tune are a subtle driving force, and the undertones present throughout the arrangement are just superb.As brilliant as Reyn's remix is - which is the one that provided the inspiration for this remix - sometimes I actually prefer to listen to this tune over Reyn's version. It feels more polished, more velvety, more comforting. And it never fails to make me wonder. |
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Comic Bakery - arranged by Mongo ErectusReview by LMan, 02/06/2008 Interesting approach, although it's kind of overdone with the bit-crushing and distortion: it initially might make you wonder if the destroyed sound was intentional or an unfortunate accident during the mixdown.The second part from 2:48 onwards finds a better balance between distortion and distinguishable sounds: it doesn't try to do everything at the same time. Overall, I would love to hear this with better execution and smarter use of the distortion effects. Thumbs up for daring something out-there with the oft-remixed Comic Bakery. |
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Monkey Island Title (FLOWMARKT - IRON - AFFEN IN FARBE) - arranged by wendelinReview by Ic3m4n, 01/05/2008 I do not understand people who just comment to vote a track down… But that´s a topic for the board i think.I would have loved this song, even it would be in english, spanish, chinese or swedish. It´s the artistic aspect that counts! And not the nationality… Back to the track: The relation is there. Great choice of lyrics! And they are perfectly implemented. The original theme is very accurate recreated. If i hear those caribbean, i feel like in old times. For me this song really transports the retro-feeling. Nostalgika in perfecta! The mixing coulndn´t be better… the percussions, pads… simply everything is in it´s right velocity! Something i still try to get right😉 But!… … No Gem without a scratch… it´s way too short: P - But this (personal) feeling don´t drive the rating down for me. All three criterias are fulfilled and needs to have the tomato-face ^^ Hope to hear some more - sometimes |
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Cauldron II (live at The Church) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by ggeudraco, 01/05/2008 This remix starts off with a good drumbeat to get you started; it's not too complicated and gets you warmed up. This soon gets accompanied by another well chosen instrument about 30s later, which then gets replaced with another. This is a different method being used here, and I think it works much better than the previous way, which used up to about five instruments at the same time.The choice of using Mellotron and the choral is very wise, adding to the spooky theme that Cauldron II is supposed to provide. If you were told that a Rhodes piano would make a good proportion of this remix, it would be hard to comprehend, but there actually appears to be no problem at all using it. In general, Reyn's not putting in too many instruments at the same time, letting off one if one more needs to be used. It's very well edited and laid out, but I would wish for a few more bars of the Theremin at the end of the track. It would really suit the spooky setting to have a long outro, like it was in the raw Sunday Service version - this would be my only qualm with the remix. I very much enjoy this and denounce the criticisms Reyn makes in his blurb (sorry). |
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Blood Money Title - daXX 80s Remix - arranged by daXX offlineReview by nzo, 30/04/2008 Although this wasn't a track that had a lot of remix potential - at least not in the musical sense, this is a fairly good attempt non-the-less. The original was written in about 90 minutes as an exercise in checking out the capabilities of a new tracker, where larger samples were permitted for the first time, thus was really a proving test. Unfortunately, it ended up on a demo disk which found it's way into Psygnosis, and because of the pure luck of the sample" content, it ended up being used for an appropriately named game - with a couple of tweeks. Don't be too harsh on the original, as Dr Future says… it was a first for it's kind. The original was definately a marmite track - love it or hate it… but this is an extremely brave and commendable attempt at recreating the old 80's feel of the original. Music can be faddish, and this was definately right at the time… but ages badly - however, the author has done very well to retain the essence (where the hell did you get the HQ voice samples - lol) and provide a very acceptable variation on the original. Fans of the original will like it for sure, but the uninitiated will no doubt be clueless… that also includes < 30 year olds😊 |
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Nemesis the Warlock (live at The Church) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by ggeudraco, 25/04/2008 The remix starts nice and quietly, building it's way up slowly - I find this is good to get comfortable with the track. However, at around 2:00, the inclusion other instrument feels a bit sudden, quick and overpowering the piano that started the whole thing off; only recovering with the harpsichord at 2:55.This soothing calm is rocked again by the use of the SID sample at 4:30. While this may be considerate towards the nostalgia of the track, I think it would have been better used on a remix using synth. As the track reaches its end, the fading of each instrument goes smoothly and ends nicely with the piano solo that started the whole thing off (with appropriate Sunday Service bells). For those who would start listening to C64 remixes, this may seem quite overdone and easy to criticise. But it must be noted that this was performed live on SLAY Radio, which shows Reyn's skills with multiple instruments and quick improvisation, and that is what rates this track highly. To respond to Reyn's blurb for this remix, I notice no significant glitches in the performance nor any issues with sound quality that can be heard over desk speakers. Because of these considerations, this is a good early candidate for ROTY. |
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Crazy Comets (Live at The Gathering 2003) - arranged by PRESS PLAY ON TAPEReview by el sid, 01/04/2008 I love the interpretation of this fine tune from Rob! I would vote red if the guitarist would better capture the technical quirks from the original tune.I saw the youtube clip and it was really cool to see the one of the band members in a C=-shirt and all. They looked kinda geeky and that's awsome!! Kewl performance! I would love to hear a studio-recording. |
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The last ninja 2 - CENTRAL PARK THEME - arranged by RebulusReview by XxDUSTYxX, 31/03/2008 This remix is pretty close to a red one. The Rhythmguitars sound ace and the drums are arranged very professional. The guitarsolo at 1:36-2:00 sounds a bit odd, and this trumpet-part at 3:30 can't convince me, because it sounds a bit like a mixture of folklore and a christmas tune.😉 It's awesome apart from that! Well done, Rebulus! I'm waiting for more of your stuff with impatience! |
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The Great Giana Sisters - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by ggeudraco, 31/03/2008 As you hear the initial solo guitar, then the starting drumbeat, you realise that Reyn has set up this remix to just get straight into the action - there's little room to get settled before he gets started with the body of the track.Regardless of this, his choice of instruments is very wise - using a drum to keep the beat, while using twinkly metal percussion to add a special charm to the magic and whimsy that the original music was supposed to convey. However, the use of a honky-tonk piano is a strange choice, offering a (pleasing) deviation towards the style that the original track had. Something that does intregue the ears is a specific sound that occurs from the middle of the track onwards. Whether this was intended or not, you can hear something in the background like a 'woah', as if a key got mispressed during recording. To me, this adds to the realism of the track, and makes it sound more like a live session than anything else. As Reyn expresses his diversity in his musical talents through the use of many instruments (potentially splitting the track into 6 parts), the leading guitar finishes the track - you get the feeling that all has been done, but there's little lead-out to relax you enough for the next track in the album. I rate this remix highly, but you can't help the feeling that there could have been something appended that gives the listener a feeling of depth and involvement, rather than a general feeling of enjoyment. |
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Sidology 2 Trinity - arranged by machinae supremacyReview by MORBID, 27/03/2008 Your guitarwork is awesome and the production has exactly the punch I like. I added all your remixes to my collection and I'm waiting for more… MORE! MOOOOOORE! Rock on, fellas!😉 |
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Comic Bakery - arranged by Instant RemedyReview by SkyMarshall Arts, 25/03/2008 Well, this is my all time favorite remix, regardless of platform. It's been at parties, in my car, during work and at home. Even my girlfriend had to fight her hate against my addiction to SID and its remixes, and admit it was a catchy little tune. To me, it never gets old.I like the arrangement and the drive it has. The persistent kick/bass-line and percussion (dam-dara-dam-da-ra) works perfectly, and its not too noisy and does not drown out the other instruments in the mix. It might not be the most varied production ever when it comes to arrangement and originality, and could easily become a little repetive. But it dont. It does something new whenever its close to getting old, and the interlude makes sure it survives another go at the lead. The low-to-high sliding at the end, before it all fades out, ends it perfectly. I dont think I have anything negative to say about this piece. The nostalgic factor on this one is… well… too huge. Good work, you need to whip up more like this. - Eirik😊 |
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Hardcore Power (We Believe In Goa - Remix) - arranged by DafunkReview by spellcoder, 28/02/2008 I'm not really familiar with Goa, but I like a bit of techno, trance and 90's.If you like those categories you might like Dafunk's 'we believe in goa' remix of 'Hardcore Power'. The remix is nicely mixed and build up. The style reminds me a bit of Capella and Scooter. It starts very slow and athmospheric, building up the mood, much like Scooter does in 'Cosmos'. The beat kicks in at 1:08, but even though this sounds like a long time to wait I wasn't at all bored with the intro. Unlike many remixes, its produced very well. At around 2:54 we get a rest, making you want to hear more, instead of falling into repetition like some remixes do. And we do get more. At 6:57 it's a long remix, and even though I dislike long mixes I loved every second of it. Technically it's well mixed. Artistically it's not just a clone with different instruments, it's well though out and creatively done. For nostalgia factor… Well, until just now I hadn't heard the SID yet. Part of the melody does sound familiar to me so I might have had an. mod remix on my Amiga. |
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Beyond the Tears of my Heart - arranged by DafunkReview by Subzero, 22/02/2008 Listening to this gives me goosebumps, the arrangement is simply brilliant, mellow and relaxing but too short, any chance of an extended version? Its straight on my ipod, and definetely one of my favourites from dafunk😊 |
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Lightforce (mind.in.a.box remix) - arranged by Stefan PoissReview by ahmadov1981, 16/02/2008 With a specific space technic, this remix will be placed in the Crown of the techno trance’s ground |
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Comic Bakery (Broken Bakery Remix) - arranged by ZiphoidReview by Subzero, 12/02/2008 There is nothing bad about ziphoids work here, everything gels together superbly, however comic bakery as a tune for me has lost most of its appeal as its been done to death. Im hoping for no more comic bakery remixes as the tune never seems to change. |
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Last Ninja 3 (mind.in.a.box mix) - arranged by Stefan PoissReview by ggeudraco, 11/02/2008 From the first few seconds, you can hear that this piece just jumps straight into the action, piggybacking off the SID. This piece immerses you into the music with its sweeping motions; something not easily done without using dynamic audio enchancement. Every instrument can be determined, and the subtle tones made keep me more than interested throughout the pieceThis by far improves on the current soundtrack, and is what I would expect for a remake on a modern system, but I regret that the ending could have been done a few seconds earlier; a section of the buildup is played when it would be just left to a calming fade. |
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lightforce (sleeping in tibet with a moog remix) - arranged by Sakana FaergeReview by iolo, 01/02/2008 I can't believe I'm the first who rates this as outstanding. This is just awesome. Yes, the start in the original is more energetic, but I think this re-mix is more in the mood of the second part of the SID. And yes, I think the second part is the best; the soundscapes remind me of the soundtrack of Blade-Runner (Vangelis). Technically flawless.S. Reich, Terry Riley, Robert Fripp, K. Schulze, Edgar Froese, Martin Galway, and probably R. Hubbard would be proud of this. Danke! |
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Green Beret (live at The Church) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by ggeudraco, 26/01/2008 After hearing this a few times, your realise the gradual and sometimes subtle changes Reyn does for his intro. However, when you know the drums mark the beginning of the action, you're constantly waiting and feel tortured until they do kick in.Reyn has used a very appropriate set of instruments for this remix, but I'm afraid to say that his decision to perform it in a 'live' setting has led to degradation of what I can hear the guitar do - I often have to apply dynamic audio enchancement to fully immerse myself. A nice ending is achieved by the slow and subtle fading down of every instrument to that final few notes done by one unit. Does it capture the environment the SID does? No - Galway has this music sounding like a dawn chorus; Reyn has made it over the top and turned it to a different meaning. However, has Reyn applied his own style and succeeded as a result of it? Definitely! |
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Parallax Melody (alto sax) - arranged by markgReview by iolo, 17/12/2007 The good: I like your attitude -- submitting a remix again after some very unfair reviews of your previous efforts.I also like the sax's timbre for this melody. But are you sure this is alto? Sounds at least tenor to me. The bad: I think your skills at the instrument can't follow the melody quite well (no offense). Also, I think a more appropriate rhythm would be a better fit. The melody and the sax are too melancholic for this dance rhythm. Finally, I think it should be more concise (which would fit the parallax melody label more precisely). In the original, the previous segment of the tune settles the mood for this segment (in a quite remarkable way, I should add). Without that segment, the first couple of minutes of your remix--while waiting for the sax--gets quite boring. In sum: I'd recommend to keep practicing and re-submitting the remix in a couple of months. |
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Sanxion (Oops I remixed it again) - arranged by WobblerReview by iolo, 17/12/2007 There are several great renditions of this song, but this version rules them all. Very original. The only mistake is the title ("oops…). I was reluctant about listening to it just because I thought about some kind of dance-pop tune. |
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Spy Vs. Spy (Acoustic) - arranged by EricReview by LMan, 10/12/2007 Funny idea and vocals, thumbs up for that. Could be much better if the guitars were properly tuned to match the harmonica.Speaking of the harmonica: additionally to being off tune with the main guitar, it sounds very harsh and piercing in the mix with too much treble. Overall good effort with weak points in the production department. |
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Green Beret (live at The Church) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by LaLa, 05/12/2007 As I'm writing these words in 2016, I can't believe this remix is already 9 years old. Since its release I haven't stopped listening to it - it has a visceral staying power, it etches itself into your brain and it doesn't let go. This tune is a perfect example of Reyn's astonishing talent for the layer-by-layer improvisational style that he brilliantly demonstrated during every single Sunday Service broadcast on Slay Radio. It's melancholic, powerful, hopeful all at the same time. I consider myself very lucky to have experienced the creative force of Reyn, the creative force of Martin Galway on the C64, and this remix of his tune in particular as interpreted by Reyn. And don't forget to check out cosmiq's remix of this remix which transforms it into yet another amazing interpretation. |
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House 6581 (club mix - short edit) - arranged by DafunkReview by infamous, 02/11/2007 I have absolutely no idea of the original tune so can't really get the link between the two but lets face facts off the bat here, dafunk know's his stuff and wouldn't write something completely out of context unless thats what it was.This is a remix, its doing whats said on the tin. The first thing that strikes me is the beginning (funny that should happen at the start aint it… way to make myself sound like roger ebert) but it smacks of all the large progressive trance outfits, a slightly dubby low slung stabbing and straight into the 4t24 drumbeat and slowly building up to a very very sweet vocal. On the way to that point it has a beautiful soundscape which really does give it that clubby feel (so you succeeded with getting what you was looking for) and if I was still going out and getting drunk every week id definitely dance to this. So what about beyond? well lets talk about the mainline for a second… genius trance work without a shadow of a doubt, its alot harder to write a decent trance tune than most people would realise (took me a while to realise this too) and dafunks done just that. As I said in my shout this would chart very high in the uk charts, I'd even go as far to say that it'd find itself getting airplay on radio shows and sitting no1 in the dance charts before armand van helden re-releases another one of his tunes heh. Technically speaking there isnt anything to fault, all the levels are perfect, the synths/drums etc clear and concise, no off notes no screw ups… perfect production. and unless you really dont like trance music (in which case i 2nd dafunks go away dont download it then) a damn good bar for the rest of the dance artists on this site to work from. remix of the year for me without a shadow of a doubt, unless paul van dyke comes on this site and releases a remix, that accolade is safe: p |
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Hero Quest - arranged by XenobiozReview by Jackal, 26/09/2007 While the sounds are OK, I mean they are decent modern representatives of the amiga samples, this is where remixing becomes an art, you need to embelish the parts that simply dont work with synth sounds, you gotta try and take what the original samples were trying to do, and take it one step further… A good example of that is where the strums were playing repetatively, on the amiga it sounded great, cos it was strums, and they were there, but when you're using real sounds, well nobody would mindlessly strum away like that, so you have to embellish it with fingering etc… Gotta rate this one pretty low as there seems like there wasnt much work done other than load new sounds |
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Hero Quest - Piano - arranged by PTYReview by Jackal, 26/09/2007 Very good, its amazing how the use of expression really gives the piece emotion that I'd never heard there before. When I remixed it for immortal 3 I cut the piece short as I felt that musically it was weak and if I continued the piece, it would have been too repetative. So it's a breath of fresh air to hear this… Makes me wanna finish the remix… INcidentally, the arpeggios towards the end were a nod to combo racer that i'd written previously… |
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