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Illgen (groovy-trancey-gangsta-jazz-mix) - arranged by PutziReview by ifadeo, 20/11/2003 Well, putzi did again a cover of another unkown sid, this time he takes a tune from stefan hartwig… putzi has done a great job, a good selection of sounds, textures and a real good production, it's his best remix so far in my opinion. |
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Times of Lore (destination unknown remix) - arranged by ChaKReview by maindrian, 20/11/2003 Aye, this one is good, if a little odd. When I think of the TOL theme, I usually associate it with that wonderful arpegio, and its here, but its strange hearing it done so electronically. Not that electronic is bad, far from it. This is still a good remix and I think its a sound I would like to hear more of. Akin to Harry Gregson Williams or Trevor Rabin, a mix of orchestral and electronic sounds that gels really well.I think it loses a few points for nostalgia, but only because its so jarring to hear TOL in this context. Its quite polished and very listenable. So listen to it… Or something. Uh, yeah. |
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Last Ninja Palace (ESQ1 demo) - arranged by Kristofer UlfvesReview by hille, 20/11/2003 A very nice, synthetic remake. Really cool. I really don't have much to say, I'm not too familiar with the original, since I - apparently as one of the few in the world - never played Last Ninja very much.Anywho, I just wanted to point out the coolness of using an Ensoniq ESQ1 to make a C64-remake on, since the designer of the SID, Bob Yannes, went to work for Ensoniq after leaving Commodore… So basically, he also designed the ESQ1 - IIRC… But, a great remake. Straight to the nostalgia-bone! |
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Last V8 - arranged by Jason and Emma PageReview by striker, 19/11/2003 Oh crap! When I heard this, I was like, okay, we got a little jam going on. at about 30 seconds, okay, here is the basic start tune. 0:40, uh oh, We got something new Hitting the streets. by 1:00, I thought of the new SpyHunter game that was out, and thinking, YOU have to be the remixer of greatness. If The Last V8 is EVER brought into the 3D environment like SpyHunter, this is what I want to hear. Its jsut all that. Its got the original tune, but its jammin'. It's the upgrade. It IS the Last V8. |
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Supernova (the slow tune) - arranged by Thomas DetertReview by rafael, 12/11/2003 Oh my g o d.But let me explain first that I kind of missed this when it was first released. Recently, I put together a MiniDisc for my car audio and decided to add this tune. And boy am I glad I did. Thomas' powerful arrangements and his touch for spherical soundscapes have been put to good use in this masterpiece. It's a little Enigma, some Vangelis and a sprinkle of X-Files come together in a powerful synth ballad-theme that makes the hair on my neck' jump a meter. Beyond doubt, this is Thomas best piece yet, topped marginally, but only marginally, by his version of Shades on the Remix64 Vol2. CD. Excellent choir sections, gigantic synths, hypnotically driving percussion and top sound quality. The tune itself is amazingly simple yet there's a big hookability rating here. I bow in respect Mr. Detert. |
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Future Shock 2001 - arranged by Max HallReview by infamous, 10/11/2003 Never heard the sid before i heard this, and had to go listen to the sid after hearing this just to see if it was close to it.so i really cannot review it on merit of nostalgia. but on an artistic level this tune really rocks and rocks something good. its your average techno dance affair and it takes ages to get going, but as it moves along it gets faster and better and faster and better till it culminates and turns into the future shock sid… and then it sorta goes downhill for me, it stays pretty flat and doesnt do anything particulary amazing. having said that though, i DID enjoy listening to it and would again, infact id go as far to say if i was a dj it would end up in my collection simply for that beginning. not a bad effort to say the least. |
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Future Knight - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by infamous, 10/11/2003 I am totally biased when writing this review.future knight is by far my favorite sid of all time. And markus also happens to be one of my favorite sid artists too (rolling ronny springs straight to mind) so hearing this again really does tickle the right places for me. Where to start? the composition is near flawless but that is to be expected of mr shneider, the sound quality is superb, this is pretty much more of a cover than a remix, so if you liked the sid like i did hearing this is like getting the ps2 version of the game with an updated soundtrack. Personally its probably my favorite remix on RKO, if you've never heard future knight then it might not be to your taste(it being a ben daglish tune)and he was never one to conform to the boundaries of what was around at the time. Its well worth a listen if you enjoy orchestrated music. |
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Dutch Breeze/Robocop 3 (Progressive Uplift) - arranged by LagerfeldtReview by pezz, 07/11/2003 I just simply don't enjoy listening to the original of this anymore, and when I play the original SID, I think of every part of this version. Outstanding. |
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Spy cello vs spy pizzi - arranged by golReview by sheik, 04/11/2003 I like this remix a lot, it evokes just the right nostalgia value whilst standing up well on its own merits.There is apparently a version of Spy vs Spy being remade for the Xbox, they could do worse than asking gol for permission to use this. |
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Out Run (2 Acoustic) - arranged by dor-xReview by sheik, 04/11/2003 This is an awesome arrangement, I've registered on remix64 just to express my appreciation for the work.This mix has just two tracks as far as I can tell, a simple strum pattern with virtuoso melody played over the top. The result is extremely pleasant to listen to, an ideal tune to have in your car! dor-x, please post some info about this piece, ideally some simple guitar tab to let us poor tone-deaf people have a go! |
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Froehn (Carnival In Rio Mix) - arranged by LManReview by suso, 04/11/2003 This song starts out so well, but then it tries to add to the tune to complete it and that's where it becomes weak. Sorry. I really like the instrument arrangement. I don't like the fade out at the end. A Rio type song in my opinion should have some kind of grand finale, instead of fading out like a 80s rock. The original melody should come back one final time or something.As far as Froehn goes, it's hard to find. 😒 |
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Great Giana Sisters - arranged by Dr FutureReview by suso, 04/11/2003 I could listen to this one over and over and over. It's really great and a good break from all the dance remixes. I don't mind dance remixes and some of them are good too, but THIS remix is really musical. The accoustic sound is very nice. I think this is my favorite c64 remix. GREAT JOB! |
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Wings Of Fury - arranged by JPHReview by suso, 04/11/2003 Wow, this makes me want to go play the game. Or fly a jet or something. Too bad it's not longer. The piano counter melody is nice. |
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Auf Wiedersehen Monty (Fruity Mix) - arranged by XORReview by wishbone, 04/11/2003 This is a great remix, with one major exception: the instrument used for the main theme is much too weak. It sounds more like a background string than a lead instrument. This is a pity, because otherwise, this is one of the best remixes I've ever heard of Auf Wiedersehen Monty. It manages to capture the feel of the original, while keeping its own distinct style. A real tribute to one of my favourite C64 classics of all time. |
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Sigh of The Eye (Analog Dust) - arranged by ifadeoReview by infamous, 28/10/2003 I got a bit confused when i listened to this, the tune said sigh of the eye but my ear said platoon you buffoon!so delving into mr dunn (ooer) i realise he obviously liked this tune so much he put it into platoon (or lifted it out and did a better sounding version) either way ifadeo has done something rather beautiful with it. Its a very easy going sound that he has created, I can hear the usual trademark synths being used too good effect as ifadeo does, the tune was pleasent and very beautiful in the 1st place and this is pure lounge business. The only gripe i really have is with the hi-hats in the background of the beat they sound a little too dirty but thats just a minor thing when the rest of the tune is as good as it is. Not an essential download, you dont need this to have the definitive c64 collection but if you like good music and love easy going melodies then this would be for you. As i said before a sociably acceptable remix that pleases my ear personally and i recommend downloading it, and for those that have never heard of the tune heed the words above it is platoon sid2 aswell as sigh of the eye so if u like that essential if you dont then trying things new never hurt anybody… except novice sword swallowers of course. |
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Martin Galways Symphony - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by rafael, 28/10/2003 Magnificent - somewhat better than Markus' last effort, maybe because the melody is simply better. The percussion is improving too. I'm not a total expert for orchestral as many know (I prefer the mix of symphonic and electronica) - the soundscape is recognizably Markus Schneider and that sense of surprise seemed to have gone a little in the previous track but it's back here. I like it! Well done Markus! |
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Rambo and Bombo on Impossible Mission (unplugged) - arranged by MahoneyReview by almightyc64, 27/10/2003 I'll definitely agree with the other reviewers, this one is strange, but in a good way 😊 It sounds like something out of a strange psychological horror movie. If I was trapped on a tropical island somewhere with a psychopath hunting me, this is the music I'd expect to hear in the background. |
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Boing (FutuRetro Remix) - arranged by Sonic WandererReview by cirdan, 25/10/2003 I really, really like the stomping rhythm and the way that the track starts. It reminds me of some good old Laserdance and other synthesizer dance acts which I'm very much keen on. The bassline is simple but cool and effective.Unfortunately the leads aren't very interesting. Some vibrato could bring those leads more alive. Also, it may could've been better if sid-arpeggios were replaced by normal chord-stabs. |
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Breaker - arranged by Sonic WandererReview by infamous, 25/10/2003 Having never heard the sid here i am listening to its remix.and smiling like the cheshire cat looking up alice's skirt and seeing she's gone commando. A very bouncy little tune, the production is as usual for sonic wanderer (impecable) it sounds a little like it should be in something like marble madness, very bouncy… thats the only word i can use to sum this up. I like the use of some very c64 sounding synths and booo! noises throughout as usual its just a very proffesional sounding effort from a very talented artist. Not exactly the most famous of sids im sure but still a very good remix and one definetly worth downloading. |
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Forbidden Forest (post-rock remix) - arranged by GammagummaReview by maindrian, 23/10/2003 I love how Gammasutra has arranged this remix. Its got an hypnotic quality about it. The rythm suits the tune perfectly. Dark and mysterious deeds are afoot! I particuarly like the lead guitar, very… Um, twangy. Exotic.Its not perfect. I could swear there's a guitar out of tune somewhere in there at the start, right of centre. Could just be my hearing of course, but it doesn't spoil the tune in any way. Sound quality is good, not great, although it is hard work arranging guitar based remixes just so. Overall, it makes for compelling listening. Certainly worth a look for fans of both Forbidden Forest and slightly off-the-wall rock. |
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Martin Galways Symphony - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by infamous, 22/10/2003 Ol markus is at it again!.caught the orchestral bug and big time this fella, and he does do it pretty well, unlike his last few efforts this one does have feeling within, and in my opinion sounds like something you'd get during LOTR so that must be a good thing. i can see pippin n merry saying something epic over the top of this remix before everything goes quiet and the war is won at the end of the tune. this is just once again a recommended download from a very talented musician and a brilliant remixer. go now. go download. |
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Thundercats (Nervous Gattuso Edit) - arranged by N-JOYReview by infamous, 22/10/2003 Come to expect this level of proffesionalismn from the likes of the soundwavers.the trance/dance kings of RKO as far as i am concerned and once again one of the 2 turns up and causes my ears to do a little jig. the tune is trance in its purest form, beautifully melodic with some well thought out and harmonic noises, sounds a little like the cynic project (which is not a bad thing). i emplore you, if your a dance fan go now and download this you wont be dissapointed… if your a music fan go download this, hell just go now and download this. brilliant. |
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Bubble Bobble (Live!) - arranged by Hampshire Regional High SchoolReview by Tas, 15/10/2003 HA HA!!! welcome to the perhaps-a-doobie band. This is just magnificent and for one reason and one reason only, for being completely different and being completely original. Arranged by the Hampshire Regional High School, haha! i never did this in band practice!!! but then i never went to band practice😉This tune actually escaped me first time around and if it wasn't for some wise words from some of the reviewers i would have missed this. Now thats what i call entertainment! |
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Bubble Bobble (Live!) - arranged by Hampshire Regional High SchoolReview by bruce, 15/10/2003 This is fantastic! I laughed my head off the first time I heard this. Imagine Bubble Bobble played live by a Salvation Army band and you're getting close. Not a great recording, nor great technically, but top marks for the arrangement, the originality and simply having the nerve to make this happen! |
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Target Renegade - Title Remix - arranged by CZ TunesReview by mattsid, 12/10/2003 Wonderful Track, the bass are fanstastik… very great work on this fantastik cover! better then the original for me 😊 |
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Crazy Comets (Komet Non-Stop mix) - arranged by MakkeReview by mattsid, 12/10/2003 WOW!!! YOU ARE A BIG MAKKE!!!I Love C64 Musik and Kraftwerks! 2 Miths in one! Wonderful track! M-U-S-I-K- N-O-N S-T-O-P, T-E-C-H-N-O-P-O-P! 😃 |
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Spy vs. Spy II (Profound Mix) - arranged by ZyronReview by almightyc64, 11/10/2003 A decent mix of the sidtune with a drumbeat make this one enjoyable to listen to as an enhancement of the original. Not my favorite remix of the Spy vs Spy II music, but it's a decent effort. |
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Commando (2001 mix) - arranged by Jarno BeumerReview by Tomsk, 11/10/2003 There's something about this mix. Ask me if i'd thought the style suited commando and I'd have said no way. But this tune just bops along, and soon you'll bop with it. Special mention to the drums and bass, very original and I suspect they hook a lot of people into this jolly version. It's old now, but still it gets a play from time to time because it's one of those tunes that I can't help but enjoy. In 2001 this would warrant an orange smiley, but standards have increased so much - maybe I should have reviewed this back then. Having said that I'm still listening to it - that's a great acheivement as a lot of tunes show their age with-in a year or so. Good work! |
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Lightforce (Existenz Mix) - arranged by MistaDistahReview by Tomsk, 11/10/2003 I luv Lightforce me! Reet luv it. Which I why I felt compelled to write this review of one of my favorite sids. If you took all of the good stuff out of this mix and cut it down to a more respectable length then I don't think this would be half bad. As it is, it's certainly not unlistenable - there are well done bits, but not enough to make this a smiley i'm afraid. I have to pick on the drums in particular which do sound… well, crap.Most of the synth in this tune is quite good, but the remix element (i. e. the original non Hubbard bits) sound like they were thrown in as an after thought. A shame really. Oh, and the samples at the beginning/end add nothing - perhaps another after thought? Loose the midi stuff and get more creative MistaDistah, I'm sure you'll crack it in the end, as there does seem to be potential there. |
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Suicide Express - arranged by BaRReview by Tomsk, 11/10/2003 Most professional and most pleasing to listen to. What suprised me most is that this really isn't my type of music, but the whole package is so sweetly put together it's difficult not to like it. The backing in particular, stands out for me as a high point of the tune. This could have easily been 'overdone' and spoiled the mix, but it's perfectly placed, with varying effects so not to become tedious.Suicide express like you're never likely to hear it done again - and if you don't like trance type music, have no fear. It's quite mellow and melodic despite the style suggesting otherwise - I think you'll enjoy it as much as I. |
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