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Magic Afternoon (instrumental) - arranged by Ic3m4nReview by Galaldir, 06/02/2010 I have to admit it, this is the first time ever that I hear *any* version of Magic afternoon.It all started some month ago when looking for vintage computer game related music (originals and remixes as well) for playing them at Retro Games eV. In Karlsruhe, Germany. A good friend of mine just brought an extra CD… and this very version of Magic Afternoon was there. At first I just ignored the (for me) unknown title. It was after some weekends that it accidentally got live while I was attending some customers… … that was amazing! Some people stopped playing at the arcade machines and pinballs just for asking what the name of the tune was, or for some that were more savvy than me, for asking which interpreter did that version of Magic Afternoon Huh? Dunno… This interpretation just fixed my attention making me getting curious for hearing at the original version, and after doing so I was more that thrilled when realizing how amazingly well this remix version was planed and performed. Beautiful Praise: It respects the essence of the original. The most important point for me. It's spacy (is this the correct term?), I love that. The tune is clean and consistent, well balanced, but… (see below) The selection of instruments is almost flawless. Introduces some subtle improvements and variances compared to the original. The drums are just perfect Critic: The lead Xilophone/Arpeggiator is a little bit shrill and loud, specially at the higher pitches. The lead Synth could be a little less… hmmm… acid? Bass and Base-Pad (Specially the bass) could be a little bit more present, but maybe this is just due to the dominating lead Xilo and Synth. All in all. One of my all time favorites in my retro music collection. I give it the best note. And thank to the interpreter for sharing! |
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