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Winter Olympiad 88 (90s percent Erasure-esque) - arranged by PutziReview by Tas, 13/04/2003 90's percent Erasure-esque? Indeed it is, and very well done it is too, well upto about 1 min 25, then well it's not erasure really, but still has one or two areas that makes you think aha yes Erasure.I think the 1st part of the mix is done excelently, tho maybe a thicker sounding lead would have been better here. After this part it actually has some really nice instruments and changes in direction. Tho where the sound of the lead improves, the backing seems to go the opposite direction a little. If you don't pay too much attention to Erasure esque feel from 1:25 then you'll enjoy this remix very much. I think which has some great ideas and changes in direction. It's a good effort even if the ending is a bit abrupt. |
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Aztec Challenge - arranged by IceXuickReview by calebb, 13/04/2003 Awesome!!!The 'Aztec' voice is cool, but a bit overdone. I like the use of the bass notes - it sounds very full on a decent set of speakers. I can close my eyes & visualize the spears coming in either side or the piranha trying to attack me. The 'breaks' where the bass line drops out & the pan flute & synth take over is VERY well done! There are a few sections that sound like they're clipped (!!!). I didn't run them through a spec. analyzer to check, so it could be poor quality samples in those areas. Overall, great remix! calebb --at@at-- swirvemail… dot… com |
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Platoon - Tunnels (Apocalyptic mix) - arranged by FeekZoidReview by Tas, 13/04/2003 In typical FeekZoid fashion this remix goes off on many different slants and changes picture constantly though the underlying concept remains true. On this occaision FeekZoid maybe seems to lost the path with the remix, Though the tune builds well and paint a great picture, it never really seems to get going or to imprint it's feel.The constantly changing picture and nice use of sampled effects help move the tune along nicely, but it just doesn't ever seem to get to it's point and leaves you thinking there's something missing. All in all a nice piece of work that just doesn't seem to get to it's intended point. |
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Times of Lore (Retro Remix) - arranged by MaindrianReview by immacolata, 09/04/2003 Anyone familiar with Maindrians works will recognize that he likes guitars. But in his Dragon's Lair and Star Lifter remixes, he uses electronic guitar. Not so in Times of Lore. Beginning is pure sid, then swiftly he goes into a subdued guitar. A simple yet beautiful song, as the original, very mellow and in my opinion, a refreshing change from the many techno/dance inspired remixes out there. |
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Deflektor (NuSkull remake) - arranged by AnDras PosztReview by hbasm, 08/04/2003 Groovy and cool! Actually I've never heard something like this before. If it's called britpop, then so be it.It's melodic and monotome at the same time. With all the repetition I'll have to rate the nostalgic impression high, although C64 music wasn't always so short. It wouldn't hurt to cut off a minute from this remix. |
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Deflektor (NuSkull remake) - arranged by AnDras PosztReview by eliot, 07/04/2003 Welcome Andras, any new arranger will receive a warm welcome.His first remakeis quite ok, something d'n'b (he mentioned it as BritPopinside the MP3-tag) with nice fx and filters. Some of the parts are repetitive, so shorter would be better. Overall good. (Besides that, I really hate the original, but he did it much better) |
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Noisy Pillars - Subtune 2 (Sea of Passion) - arranged by PeppaJPReview by eliot, 07/04/2003 I alredy wrote I do not really likecheap midi-synthinstruments. Besides that it's quite nice without highs or depths, but I miss a bit the frisky touch of the original. |
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Platoon - Tunnels (Apocalyptic mix) - arranged by FeekZoidReview by eliot, 07/04/2003 Paul did it again Seems he got some new equipmentHe perfectly transfered the soul of the original SID with some neat fx and a really great powerfull base-line. Technically nearly perfect. Only the end is a bit disappointing. It's hard to describe music and I do not like to make it to something sientifically as other reviewers do, so I can only recommand the download of this tune. |
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Aztec Challenge - arranged by IceXuickReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 The mood created by this remix is dark, gothic 80's electro. Here and there italso contains hints of Kraftwerk and - strangely enough - exotic passages that try to tie it to the C64 game (but for me those sound more Arabic than Mid- American). The Aztec Challengespeech sample is a bit overused. The remix is somewhat lengthy, it lost my attention towards the end, possibly because of the relative lack of variation in the tonal frequencies. |
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Giana Sisters Hiscore (D-Flingern Mix) - arranged by ifadeo offlineReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 Bringing a sort of 90's feel to it, this remix manages to mix soft pads withelectronic ear-candy. I think the only thing missing here is some vocals on top of everything. Not as romantic as the original tune, but at times I could characterize it as cute. |
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Target Renegade - arranged by PetersReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 A soft electronic piece with relaxational overtones. Not what you'd expectfrom a Target Renegade cover, but somehow it works. It's moody and groovy with just the right ingredients and a proper mix. Unfortunately, it appears to be a partial upload as it cuts off abruptly in the middle of the tune. |
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Thrust (Magnificent Worlds) - arranged by FeekZoidReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 Quite an interesting piece. The human brain tries to categorize everything,but mine failed miserably with this one. It contains not only several different styles of music (like the ambient opening, the heavily electronic main part and the tranquil second part towards the end), but it also includes a remix of Arcade Classics in addition to Thrust. I like how the different pieces of Thrust are - excuse my pun - thrust together to form a very recognizable but rather different musical experience. The Arcade Classics remix would be great by itself, but since it's enclosed by Thrust, it feels a bit out of place. In summary, it's a technically impressive, but stylistically somewhat confusing piece. |
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Thanatos (In Love Mix) - arranged by DJ RETROGradeReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 If somebody can explain to me why this remix starts with what sounds like aJapanese auctioneer speaking fast, please, let me know. Then it has a sort of minimalistic oriental feel to it with exotic drums and that sitar-like lead. Which would be okay with me, except that this goes on for over 5 minutes without much variation - and it makes this remix boring. Cut this remix in half or introduce some variations or add a climax or something. |
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Delta (Concert version) - arranged by Noviello PippoReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 A -fake- concert version, shall I add. The piano also sounds fake (i. e.sampled), but it is played nicely, it has a Yanni-esque melancholic feeling to it. Unfortunately, the last minute of this remix leaves me completely confused. It suddenly switches from the piano to a rather poor electronic version with a cheering crowd providing the supposed concert feel- and then it ends just as abruptly. Puzzling, to say the least. It would've been a nice piano piece, but that horrible ending destroys it all. |
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The Last Ninja 3 Intro - arranged by IceXuickReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 In its current form thisremixis not much more than an enhanced SID tune. Many parts of the original were left in verbatim (or so it sounds), including the arpeggios, which was an especially big mistake. The addition of effects and monstrous drums doesn't add too much except loudness. I still much prefer Reyn's own version of his tune on Nexus 6581which has a definite orchestral feel. That's more fitting for the LN3 Intro than this electro-opera with its trumpet-like analog lead. |
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Zamzara (Spice Mix) - arranged by Gustav TaxénReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 A nice groove is what makes this remix pretty good, although I think thesnare-like drum has annoyingly too many high frequencies (read: it's noisy). Funky bass line, pleasant electric pianos and a fitting lead characterize this remix. Unfortunately that synth-flute lead later gives way to an overfiltered annoyance. Luckily it doesn't last too long. The serene ending is quite lovely. |
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Ocean Loader Four - arranged by YoshiReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 A solid average remix, nothing surprising, nothing exciting, nothingoutstanding, but nothing bad, either. The thumping base drum is rather overwhelming, but I like the choice of lead instrument. |
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Cybernoid 2 (Dancing baby mix) - arranged by Noviello PippoReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 It is said that in general it's not advisable to pan drums hard left or hardright, but that's how this remix starts - and even continues. I find that rather disorienting. Worse, this panned-left practice later spreads to other instruments, too. In fact, Pippo admittedly had some serious trouble with his equipment during recording - but he still decided to upload the remix. Why, oh, why??? It's too bad because his work wouldn't be so bad, in fact, it would be a fairly good electro-dance remix. Unfortunately, the extremely poor recording quality completely destroys the experience. |
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Human Race - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 Here is a remix where all the sounds seem to be really good, but together theydon't make much sense to me. I really like the electronic choir in the background, but the lead sound sort of destroys them. The clapping is great - but what's the point of having it here? The drums provide a nice rhythm but stylistically sound out of place. I wish the occasionally appearing female singer was featured more prominently and more frequently. All in all, technically it's great but artistically only so-so. |
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Comic Bakery (Retro Magic) - arranged by HazelReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 I feel like this remix just drags on and doesn't really go anywhere. Which isnot too good, because it stretches quite long. I feel no passion, no inspiration. The drum loops are okay for a hip-hop or rap style but don't really have much to do with the rest of this remix. |
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Last Ninja (The Wilderness) - arranged by CytexReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 Sometimes after I'm done listening to a remix I get the feeling that the remixwas done just for the sake of doing a remix. That's precisely the case here. I don't see the rhyme or reason this remix was made for, I don't find a coherent message in there, nor any purpose. It's just -is-. The instruments don't show much cohesion, though the bassline is quite good. All in all, this feels like l'art pour l'art and I'm not a big fan of that. |
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Technocop - arranged by golReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 Fun, cheerful and very 80's! The selected instruments are rather tacky andthey give the entire remix a very kitschy feel. Which, I think, is part of the charm of this piece. Nicely done! |
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Last Ninja 2 (The Sewers) - arranged by GZILLAReview by LaLa, 04/04/2003 Sinister sounds abound, some of them have a distinctively electronic feel,there also some orchestral strings in there. I think those bell-like sounds break the mood a bit. Other than that this remix is hard to categorize: it's quite weird and scary, which, I guess, is the whole point! |
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Last Ninja - The Back Gardens - arranged by SoAReview by LaLa, 04/04/2003 Okay, I give up: which subtune does this one remix? RKO says it's #6, but Ifind that hard to believe as I hear very, very little resemblence. The opening and closing minutes of this tune demonstrate the archetypal oriental feel very well, I especially like the subtle use of flutes. But I am more mystified by the different style that is in the middle, it's a bit like an old MOD with better instruments. Overall, it's not too bad, but doesn't really capture my attention. |
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International Karate (Tasty Dance Mix) - arranged by YziReview by LaLa, 04/04/2003 As Homer Simpson would say it: mmmmm, tasty! … Absolutely awesome bass soundthat endangers your speakers and tasteful drums that provide many hints of the original. Very subtle rhythmic chords add another dimension to this remix. The lead is also pretty close to the SID original, which in this case is not a compliment, because at times it feels too thin as compared to the rest. However, the melody is reproduced very faithfully which pleases me a lot. I only wish the entire IK tune was represented here, because Yzi decided to remix only the first half of it… |
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Lightforce (Power Remix) - arranged by Markus HollerReview by LaLa, 04/04/2003 I think the subtitle is misleading, because power it ain't. It definitelyfeels more powerful as the guitar lead comes in about halfway through, but it needs more powerful drums to make it, well, more powerful. Nice use of those filtered electronic sounds that essentially provide the backbone of the tune, just like in Hubbard's original. All in all, a forceful remix that falls a tad short of expectations. Oh, and I think it's also too short. |
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Wizball Highscore (sid-cover) - arranged by Kent WalldénReview by LaLa, 04/04/2003 Dreamy, electronic, fantasy-land-like. These are the words the came to my mindwhen listening to this remix. But it's not ambient, it's more like something from a fairy-tale that makes children smile. I think the arpeggios and the bass feel a little out of place and the drums could use more reverb, but it's quite good already as it is. |
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Star Lifter - arranged by MaindrianReview by LaLa, 04/04/2003 Great distorted guitars presented in their raw form. It's a very edgy remix,but I do not quite think it's like hard rock. I think the stereo space could've been better utilized, either by panning the instruments wider or by adding panned echo/reverb. Also, I don't think a lot of post-production was done on this piece - and it shows. |
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Times of Lore (Retro Remix) - arranged by MaindrianReview by LaLa, 04/04/2003 It starts in a style that I like to callenhanced SID. Then it transforms into an acoustic affair with plenty of nice guitars, which makes the remix very organic, very human. It's a nice piece of work for sure, somewhat reminiscent of early Mike Oldfield, but it has a missing ingredient. I don't know what, but the lack of it dampens my enthusiasm towards this remix. Maybe because nothing else is really supporting those guitars. Or because the final mixing feels unpolished. Nevertheless, it's quite pleasant. |
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Target Renegade - arranged by PetersReview by hbasm, 01/04/2003 Not a typical arrangement, but new things are welcome. Maybe a bit too much reverb and echo. Some instruments sound too far away. It reminds me of the music I did 10 years ago…Sounds a bit odd at the end, like it's too abrupt. Maybe the upload broke? Anyway, keep up the good work. |
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