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Savage (Boom!Tsk!Fz!) - arranged by FeekZoidReview by putzi, 21/02/2003 Close to the original SID, and one of the remixes where the use of SID samples makes a lot of sense, it preserves the magic of the original. Niceclub-sounddrums, right balance of bass, simply perfect. The synth lines are singing! I love it! |
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Ocean Loader v4 mongoloid mix - arranged by dj waffelmeisterReview by beldin, 21/02/2003 The biggest drawback of this remix is, the chosen lead instrument is a pain to listen to, although the tune is only two and a half minutes long. I find the rest of the chosen instrumentation questionable, too. In addition to the lead, the dominant and monotonous drum'n'bass is a headache-guarantee. And I would prefer if I could enjoy more of the things in the background. The arranger should have put more emphasis on the background. |
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Blood money (Kicked miX) - arranged by THC FlatLineReview by beldin, 21/02/2003 Stuffed with a great selection of synth/electronic/SID sounds and modulations and offering an awesome recreation of the important lead, it is very good. Expect the sidtune on different and more capable equipment. It is a cover version, which is close, but different at the same time. For instance, unlike the SID version, it doesn't concentrate on filtered sounds and heavy ring-modulation. |
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Spy vs Spy - arranged by ScorpionReview by beldin, 21/02/2003 Only enjoyable at high volume because it doesn't consist of many voices or rich sounds. But be aware of a drum solo in the middle which takes away some of the flow (and fun). TheSpy vs. Spytheme is clearly recognizable, however, and recreated in a clever way with a matching accompany. Though, for a total of 3:06 it is quite repetitive, also in the second and better half. |
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Cybernoid 2 (Pede Cyber Mix) - arranged by DHSReview by beldin, 21/02/2003 Impressive production quality of this 6:35 long dance-remix with regard to quality of sounds and richness in sound. Even the stutter-rap at the beginning fits well. If I could suggest an improvement, I would replace the piano in the lead with a more obvious instrument. The piano is about the only thing that doesn't work perfectly and in the lead sounds unexpected. In the accompany it fits very good. |
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Creatures 2 (Infamous remix) - arranged by InfamousReview by beldin, 21/02/2003 If you're not familiar with the sidtune, base your expectations on sub-song #6 of the sidtune in HVSC. Neither the remix nor the sidtune have any nostalgic value for me. Hence I don't consider that in the overall rating.The remix has nothing special to offer. Bass, percussions and accompany are pretty monotonous and hence boring, but not bad. The overall arrangement doesn't trigger any emotions though. It lacks something like a theme, probably because the original sidtune is weak in this area, too. But nevertheless, the sidtune performs better, and its lead voices are more enjoyable the longer you listen to it. |
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Arabian Zoids (Themed Solo) - arranged by LarsecReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 This is a sublime piece of work from Larsec. I loved this tune right from the start, but it just gets better everytime i hear it. One of the most inventive remixes ever and so so very emotional to boot.This remix isn't your typical like for like approach as with many remixes you hear. Starting of slowly the track seems to give you a false sense of security, but it really kicks off at the 1:30 mark where female arabian vocals are added, which just enhances the feel more than ever. At 2:30 the tune evolves slowly bringing an electric guitar in and replacing the vocals as the tempo slowly increases. Adding more instruments and effects along the way, and it just keeps evolving as it goes on. It has everything a good musical ear should appreciate, mellow moments, attacking moments, and a massive amount of variety. Oh and it lasts just over 9 mins which is no bad thing as tracks like these can go on forever! Excellence in remixing and excellence in music! superb! |
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Jinks Rebound - arranged by Krister NielsenReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 Not overly different from the original (which also includes the original samples). it's another one of those nicey nicey tunes that replaces the sid sound and turns it into an amiga sounding mod.It's nice, but nothing more! |
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Ramparts (DnB Remix) - arranged by korrphReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 We've heard this style before… Write a simple tune and slam a few beats behind it, very boring and uninspirational. It does improve a bit as the remix goes on, but it just doesn't do anything to the ears.One of those songs that you get bored of very very easily. |
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Space Harrier (Cooksley vs Bach Mix) - arranged by Karl R PettersenReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 A strange little tune that is quite appealing in small doses. It's lively, but it's also quite bizarre. A very strange choice of instruments selected here; from harpsicord to a squeezed mouse full of helium. (what is that sound anyway).Tho very strange in nature it's quite entertaining. certainly made me smile a wee bit. |
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Sanx(ion) from the moment we kissed - arranged by J LofReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 There's alot of bad sanxion remixes about, and very few good ones. This version is one of those well, bad ones.It's noisy and over powering and adds far too much when simplicity would have been more the order of the day. Not to say it's really bad, it's just so boombastic and annoyingly overcrowded with effects and instruments. |
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Creatures 2 (Infamous remix) - arranged by InfamousReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 erm! yes, erm well… it's different!Wierd, and boy this hurts!!! i dunno what to make of it! just don't bother downloading it! dreadful! with a captial D! |
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Sacred Armour of Antiriad - arranged by HeadstoneReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 This remix sounds like Glyn R brown with a blindfold! Basically you know what he's trying to do, but it fails in just about every department. I'm almost sure this remix is inspired by glyns 1st part of his 3 in 1 entry on the remix64 competition. However thats where the simularity ends with glyn.The remix is flat, emotionless and just downright poor! |
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Magical Sound Shower (Carribean Edit) - arranged by GhostReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 There's some nice touches in this remix by Ghost, especially concerning the drums which work tremendously well.The typical carribean lead work well with the tunes ethos, tho it does sound at times a little flat and disconcerning. It's a valliant effort, but at times the remix suffers from sounding a little Midi sounding. |
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Arkanoid (version x mix) - arranged by FTCReview by Tas, 21/02/2003 The usual arkaniod, but with a difference. There's enough new elements to warrent another outing. FTC doesn't actually remix the sid so to speak, but actually tries to re-invent it to some extent.Part sid sound part ambience. i found this version very creative and adds a new flavour to a track which i think has lost it's sell by date! |
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Miami Vice Loada - arranged by MistaDistahReview by LMan, 21/02/2003 After quite a long time, MistaDistah is back with a pretty different interpretation of Galway's classic. Sound-wise it goes along with late 80s / early 90s ambient trance music. Very analog sounding, very chillout'ish.There's more to this remix than the sum of its Technical/Artistic/Nostalgic ratings. Guess you'll have to listen to it yourself to experience that… you shouldn't miss this remix, it is very beautiful! |
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C64 Turrican 2 Summer Remix - arranged by Markus SieboldReview by putzi, 20/02/2003 This is my last game for the C64Manfred Trenz wrote in the end titles of Turrican 2 when the original SID of this remix played. Ok, it wasn't his last game (-Enforcer). The man who created the SID also made this remix, Markus Siebold himself. He extended the song to it's full glory with synthy violins and Italo-dance snare drums. The arrangement is great this way. The mid-frequencies are too low while you get a lot of bass and hihats in this mix, and it sounds not much stereo. It is still a remix that makes a die-hard-Turrican-fan smile Good ol' times! |
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Ocean Loader 2 (Dance X-Periment) - arranged by Sonic WandererReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 I'm never too keen on the over use of SID in remixes, it's just not my thing, but Sonic Wanderer certainly knows how to use it to good effect in this dancey experiment which well produced and utilised. |
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Last Ninja Remix (A Ninja By Night Remix) - arranged by Eric DelosReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 Oh! Now this is different!Sorta mixes the oriental feel of the original with a 70's private eye film. You know the one with narritation at the beginning… It was when Lucy walked into the room one winters night when I stumbled upon a letter…etc etc… Strange, uninteresting, but original! But where is the end, why does it stop so abrupty? If you're bored download it, if your not then do something better instead. |
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Moon Patrol - arranged by dor-xReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 Some really nice touches here which actually uses the SID and transforms the piece into a new piece of music entirely… Many would agree that this isn't a remix as such, but then what is?Dor-x has taken a brief snipet of an original tune and made it kinda bluesy and I think has re-invented a SID that never was! A good effort, which maybe is a little hard to get your ears around, but is well produced and is very different to what you normally hear, and to add to that it's probably Dor-x's greatest achievement yet! |
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Last Ninja Remix - Sewers (soft mix) - arranged by CytexReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 I plod along in a sewer; the end just doesn't come along soon enough, how do I get out from the stench!!!!Well it's not really that bad, but it's not too far away really. Nopes, its one of those monotonous tune that isn't really inviting and just drags along, like being lost in that sewer! It's ok, but bet you won't play it twice! |
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Last Ninja - Wilderness Woodhouse Mix - arranged by Chris MReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 Poorly produced, poorly executed, but not entirely bad. There are a few elements to this to bring it into the average score.It's one of those once only plays, and that's about it really. Kinda samey all the way through which never finds a direction or really gives you any real enjoyment. |
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Grand Prix Circuit - arranged by AmpReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 I like this 80's approach to Grand Prix Circuit alot!!!!This very electronic sound is what i call à la Vince Clark, and even more so typically Erasure. Which as many of you know already is by no means alien to me😉 The thing here is to remember the 80's sound and how they dealt with it, Amp has done just that and produced a very dancy yet smooth inviting remix complete with e-guitar and piano which works exceptionally well. Good work Amp, more of the same please😉 |
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Firefly Title Theme - arranged by Alfredo TerpentinReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 Very amiga mod sounding!!!Not saying I don't like that! But actually I do in this case. Works well and gives that nostalgic feeling, if a little flat and uncreative. Overall, a tune thats nice, but can you get your ears around how Amiga it sounds? |
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The Tube (FM Mix) - arranged by ifadeoReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 Ifadeo is what I'd say is a step away from being with the big boys on the scene. He's got the right ideas, but sometimes his implementation of instruments have something to be desired preventing his work from being in the top 10 works.Again a sublime background to this tune, yet unfortunately the lead is just too rough, harsh and basic in it's approach. If ifadeo could just master his production work, he'd be right up there. Keep it up ifadeo, your doing great, and in time… you'll be hailed |
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Storm (Its more fun to remix) - arranged by ifadeoReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 Terrific beat to this, an exceptionally groovey piece of work in the background. but, oh and why a but! The lead stinks.I'd really like this to be re-worked big time, and concentrate on the beat and it's dance nature. A fantastic idea, which has been let down in so many ways… oh this could have been!!!!! |
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Loopz (Radiowellen Mix) - arranged by ifadeoReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 ifadeo experiments with melow ambience (not for the first time), however unfortunately his concepts havn't quite materialised into fruition as they should, due to simplistic instruments and basic implementations. Listening to this tune you can't help feel that with better smoother sounds ifadeo could have really been with the jiggy😉But as it is, it's ok, but nothing to light the world into oblivion. |
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Demonic Pt.1 (Romulus Mix) - arranged by ifadeoReview by Tas, 20/02/2003 A nice effort into mellow ambience here from ifadeo, which is fine. However it kinda misses the effects to really involve you in the piece of music. the underlaying score is inventive enough, but is simply too basic to evolve the piece and the instruments used are just a little thin to bring out the piece. A tune like this you really have to feel the piece inside, ifadeo has produced a good piece but without the feel which this should really have.Good work, but leaves you feeling a little empty. |
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Grand Prix Circuit - arranged by AmpReview by putzi, 19/02/2003 On the real C64 this was one of the few games that had a music with sample-sound added not only in the intro screen, but also in some game menus. It was really something unusual to hear this sound out of a C64, especially if that SID-machine was connected to a Hifi-amp. Yes, I loved the E-Guitar andrealdrumsound. So what has Amp done to this jewel of SID-music? He added some intro that the original missed (a fast car driving by), and then it is a very good 1:1 cover of the original, with the E-Guitars now being electronic-sounding, and the lead a melancholic piano, more sad than ever (needless to say: this would also make a great symphonic remix…), and some choir at the right time. Amp loved this SID on the C64, and so he was able to make this one a top remix for Kris Hatlelid-fans, also painfully reminding me how old I am now… Pretty good cover! |
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Delta - arranged by Terminal StormReview by beldin, 19/02/2003 Fast-paced club music arrangement of well-known elements from Delta with focus on the title theme. I think the chosen sounds and effects fit well and the added accompany was a good idea. It could add more bits here and there to sound more rich, however. |
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