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Out Run (mileage may vary) - arranged by Canvas

Review by japster, 09/12/2011

Catchy, funky and still faithful to the original, with some subtle and great changes!

Haven't stopped playing this since downloading it - I actually (gasp!) prefer it to the arcade and C64 originals, and loving the mix of arcade and C64 sounds… 😊

Well done mate!
Technique Outstanding
Artistic skill Outstanding
Nostalgia factor Outstanding
Overall rating Outstanding

Neo future shock - arranged by Cubud offline

Review by japster, 18/11/2008

I have to say that I disagree with some of the points made about this remix - I've had the chance to listen to the original (thumping!) SID track, and this one follows it bar for bar…

All of the other remixes I've heard only took *some* of the track, whereas this one has all of the transitions, and is pretty mush perfect, even down to (yes) the repetitive drumbeat - that's actually why I enjoy it more - it's bang up to date, yet *faithful* enough to the original that I can listen to it without being disappointed that all of the original bits that made Futureshock such a SUPERB track in the first place haven't made it, as in some earlier/alternative remixes…

I say give the guy credit for what he's done, wihch is follow the original perfectly, but with some great alternative sounds - and in my book that's a *good* thing, and a faithful remix of this great demo track that's *long* overdue!

Download it, pump up the bass, listen well, download the SID, listen to that too, then appreciate that this is a CRACKING and faithful remix!

As for me? - my wait is over, though I'm happy to enjoy the fruits of others having a stab at remixing this superb track!
Technique Outstanding
Artistic skill Outstanding
Nostalgia factor Outstanding
Overall rating Outstanding

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