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'Clever Music' Medley - arranged by Tomsk

Review by Tas, 14/02/2022

The structure and how it morphs from one tune to another is quite impressive. It also shows that Tomsk is not a one trick pony. I really like how it mixes in between styles seamlessly - you'd never know it was medley unless you knew. Maybe misses some of the sprightliness of the originals and maybe a little somber but i can live with that. I think it a brilliant arrangement, well implemented and worthy of a very high score.
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'Clever Music' Medley - arranged by Tomsk

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

Pardon my pun, but this is not just a Clever medley, but it's also a very clever medley. The way the individual themes are weaved together it's so seamless, it sounds so effortless, it's jaw-dropping. (Although I know it must've required a ton of work to put it together like this. It's always hard work to make something sound so easy. πŸ˜€)

On top of it, the instrument selection is spotless, too. The piano, the guitar, the sax, the vocal backing, the drums - all top-notch, and they all play together or alternate in a very natural way, depending on what a given section dictates. And I can't really complain about the mixing, either.

At times this remix is poignant, at times it's uplifting, and it's pure nostalgia all over. One thing is sure: this piece will touch you one way or another. Well done, Tomsk, I really enjoy it!

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Ghosts 'n Goblins - arranged by Emanuele Siward Pallozzi

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

Whoa, quite an entry for a newcomer! It's so good, I wish it was longer. Smashing!
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Crazy Comets (Komet Non Stop 2022 re-remix) - arranged by Makke

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

20 years later and even better than the original remix. Makke changed what needed to be changed to make it sound more modern (the instruments sound better, the mix is cleaner, the vocals stand out more), but left alone that was already very good to begin with (the overall song structure, the electro rhythm, the lyrics). As a Kraftwerk fan, I really liked what Makke has done with this SID tune in 2002 - and this latest version sounds even better. (just listen to them side-by-side and you'll hear the big step up in production value.)
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Sanxion (Don't Fall Asleep) - arranged by Wobbler

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

I love it! And despite its subtitle, I think I will fall asleep to this, it's the perfect tune for that! A bunch of wonderful spacey pads, a subtle violin, a beautiful, gentle arrangement at 72 bpm - everything is here, ready for chilling on a Saturday night!
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JT 42 (We Got the Fire) - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by LaLa, 12/02/2022

Clever use of vocals, I really like it when you duck the chords with filtering to bring the singer forward. Crispy clean mix - maybe too clean if you were going for a full 80s style like the original Level 42 song. Your drum set is simply magnificent, excellent, punchy sounds! The piano improvs towards the end are really cool, too.

And now for the negatives: the ending is a bit too abrupt for my taste. I wish there was some more variation in the rhythm section (other than the breaks) - it's certainly fine as is, it's a great groove by itself, but my ears get a bit tired of it by the end of the song. At times I wish the vocal was fattened up a bit more with (pitch-shifted) layering, especially when it's singing the We got the fire hook. That lead sound from 1:33 - I don't care for it much. That should've been a lead guitar, IMHO, that would've been killer.

Despite my complaints it's a really good track, but I think with a bit more work it could've been outstanding.

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Paperboy Hi-Score (Angelized) - arranged by LaLa

Review by joenemesys, 12/02/2022

Too enjoable! Really an original, fresh and at the same time warm rendition with that mild voice; the growing choir towards the end took me by surprise; I have to admit that I pissed myself by laughing with those sheep at the end!
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Steel Ranger End Credits - arranged by Markus Schneider

Review by LaLa, 05/02/2022

There's no substitute for talent. Never in a million years I would've thought that the original SID could be turned into such an epic piece - but here it is, thanks to Markus. Sounds absolutely fantastic! My only gripe is about its length: it could've been twice as long and I would've still complained about it being short. Oh, well, that's what the loop button is for. πŸ˜‰
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Missing you - arranged by JLD

Review by LaLa, 05/02/2022

I am ashamed to admit that this is another SID I wasn't familiar with before. It has a really catchy melody in its chorus and thankfully, JLD retained it in full with all its nuances. Really like the electric guitars in this remix, I think they turned out quite well (despite being plugin-based). Great job overall, I really enjoy it!
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Thrust 2k4 - arranged by Marc Girard

Review by milasoft, 05/02/2022

Hello from a fellow Canadian… cool riffs and a rocking beat!!! Greets from Ontario. I love this tune!
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Logical - Level 3 - arranged by Emzed

Review by KayDee, 04/02/2022

I always loved this game. Will you remix the other tracks too? If so, I would like to use them for a retro remake of the game.
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Follow the Sign - arranged by Mirko Hirsch

Review by electronscape, 31/01/2022

With a love of Laser Dance style music THIS absolutely smashs it!!! AND this instantly made my Commute so much more anticipating! THANK YOU!!!!!
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Mutants (The Mantra) [Cinematic64] - arranged by Slaygon

Review by LaLa, 28/01/2022

It's gritty, highly textural, with lots of distortion and industrial sounds - just be careful with that volume button so it doesn't blow out your sub-woofer. This is still one of my favorite tracks from Cinematic 64.
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Goatlight (There's A Light That Never Goats Out) - arranged by Wobbler

Review by coyote64, 27/01/2022

This dance track is still very C64 while on the other hand has a very modern punch to it. Well done and very well constructed. Loved it immediately.
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Fourth Protocol - arranged by Tomsk

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

This track provides a perfect closure to the Encore64 album: a melancholic, almost elegic rendition of Fouth Protocol with a symphonic instrumentation that harkens back to the era of romanticism. The real power of this piece is undoubtedly the choir, which lends evocative emotional undertones to this track. What a lovely piece this is to finish off the album! The echoes of this track will stay with you long after the final note fades away.
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Stationary Ark - arranged by Peter Clarke

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

This should be familiar to a lot of Remix64 listeners, as it was the winner of the Remix64 20th Anniversary compo. Here it's presented with an extra 30 seconds at the end, but is largely the same arrangement. And it's still sounds just as amazing as it did in the compo: layers and layers of soothing sequences of guitar licks highlight the catchy melody, done in a style that many progressive albums of the 1970s would've been proud to include.
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Ocean Loader III - arranged by Peter Clarke

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

This is not the first time Peter tried to take a crack at his own tune that was more or less the result of his one-upmanship with Mr. Galway when they both worked at Ocean. This remix sits solidly in the symphonic prog-rock style with the original's arrangement reworked very cleverly to fit into this genre. Luckily, it retains the original's uptempo backbone, enhanced with guitars no doubt all played by Peter himself, resulting in a wonderful track that really brings back memories: ah, back when we didn't mind the several minute long load times because we got music like this in return!…
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Bubble Bobble - arranged by Peter Clarke

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

Hold onto your cowboy hats, folks, we are entering brand new stylistic territory here! I absolutely loves this! πŸ€ πŸ‘ It totally fits in with the fun nature of the original SID. Fiddles 🎻, banjos πŸͺ•, and pedal-steels 🎸 all make an appearance within this carefully assembled arrangement by Peter. Even if you are not a fan of this style, you must admit that it's been put together superbly. Y'all, this is one helluva remix, yee-haw! πŸ„πŸ„πŸ„
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Eskimonika - arranged by Danko

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

Eskimonika is a SID I wasn't familiar with before - made in 2008 by Dane (of Mitch & Dane fame) and here reworked by Danko in a way only Danko can. Twisting and distorting sounds to his will, but still keeping the original melodies intact results in a pretty hard electronic piece that remains hugely listenable (or as Mr. Clarke - who is no fan of the genre - would say, tolerable… Quite the compliment, haha!). It's not really unz-unz music, though, because its rhythm is genre-defying, but it's still unmistakably Danko-esque with memorable melody lines played with crystal-clear synths backed by complex arpeggiated rhythms. Also, thank you, Tomas, for introducing me to this hidden gem of a SID!
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Shadowfire - arranged by Romeo Knight

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

This remix is courtesy of a legendary scene musician who no doubt destroyed some of his electric guitars in the process. I was extremely pleased to see Romeo Knight's name pop up on the Encore64 album and his rendition of Fred Gray's Shadowfire totally rocks, literally and figuratively. He is demonstrating complete mastery of his instruments on this track, which is an absolute tour de force, a headbanger, and now I have trouble imagining this Fred Gray classic in any other way - a sure sign that Romeo Knight managed to create a superb remix of it.
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Denarius - arranged by Glyn R. Brown

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

On the Encore64 album this is Glyn's second remix and it sees him return to the style that made him famous: epic orchestral cinematic style. I am getting very strong vibes of recent Hans Zimmer soundtracks in this piece where Glyn is not afraid to flex his artistic muscles by mixing choir-embellished symphonic soundscapes with electronic sounds. The original SID was composed by Peter Clarke, but in Glyn's hands it's elevated to heights I don't think Peter could even dream of back in 1987. This track is an adventure all by itself and immensely satisfying to listen to - an instant classic.
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Opus III - arranged by Danko

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

Those glitch effects starting at 1:33 really made me do a double-take at my equipment when I first listened to this, so kudos for almost giving me a heart-attack. 😁 Other than that, pastiches of '90s mellow electronica abound in the second part of this remix: creamy, lush pads supported by a simple, but strong staccato bass line. Quite a delight!
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Immortal Flash #02 - arranged by Vincenzo

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

A great synth-heavy remix. This one makes me smile, because I am a fan of the synthwave style (or retrowave or whatever you want to call it) represented by his piece. It's not as heavy- handed as to be dripping with '80s nostalgia, but the source of inspiration is certainly unmistakable. If you are not familiar with the original SID by Zardax, don't fret, I wasn't, either. It's a good SID, but Vincenzo really brought it to life with his modern-yet-retro instrumentation, and I wouldn't be surprised if it became a dance-floor favorite.
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Deformata - arranged by Danko

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

Evoking the style of 1990s piano house it wouldn't be amiss on the dance floor, either - but then, we don't expect anything less from Danko, do we? In a nod to the past this track also features a healthy amount of SID sounds (or at least sounds that remind me of the SID's analog oscillators) weaved delicately into the arrangement, and it's also infused with a healthy dose of something that I can only describe as demo scene style music. Really enjoyable!
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Cyberdyne Warrior - arranged by Glyn R. Brown

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

Not what you'd expect from Glyn! it is a very modern take on the tune where vocal chops play an important role, mixed with SID sounds and some synth-pop elements. It may be a surprising stylistic choice for Glyn, but it's absolutely smashing, a complete earworm, and sets a very high standard for the rest of the Encore64 album.
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Plastic Pop - arranged by MRT

Review by Danko, 24/01/2022

Maybe I don't know everything about Plasticpop. However, I did author the original version so there's that. Mordi found something in that 15 minute c64 sid thing I did as a joke back in the days. I had no idea Plasticpop had so much nostalgia, Mordi found it. 200+ something shitty remixes later (not here, on YouTube, look it up sorry), MRT adds quality to his remix.
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Ground (Klsch edit) - arranged by Teo

Review by Danko, 24/01/2022

Rest, not OK. How many words, ja? Not OK. Not OK. Not. OK. Nicht. OK.
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Ground (Pump Up The Insomnia) - arranged by Vincenzo

Review by Danko, 24/01/2022

Blending several 90s anthems into something making my old SID seem as likewise, that is just amazing.
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Yes Comment (Prophet in a new day) - arranged by Mozolowski

Review by Danko, 24/01/2022

Perhaps not a lot of arrangement going on, though. The original got some more progressions, and this rendition only cover a slight part of it. Still, great emotional cover of that slight part.
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Tribute to Atos - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by Danko, 24/01/2022

Someone taking a very unpopular sid of mine, turning into a dubstylee track. What is not to love? Love you, Eivind!
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