Remake of Rob Hubbard's Thrust

The Zapper! · Post by **The Zapper!** » 04/02/2004 - 5:10

Hello everyone,

Just wanted to let you know that I've done a remake of Rob Hubbard's Thrust. You can download it at http://www.marcgirard.com/thrust/

Thanks, lemme know what you think!

Maindrian · Post by **Maindrian** » 04/02/2004 - 16:03

Well, its nothing new, but goddamn is it ever speedy. I like the energy of it. Drums rock too. The whole thing is a shinier, happier Thrust.

On the downside the ending could have been a little better, but you can ignore me for that. I can never figure out an ending anyway, one of my weaknesses.

Overall. Thrust + Speed = A jolly happy result. Good work.

The Zapper! · Post by **The Zapper!** » 04/02/2004 - 17:15

Maindrian wrote:Well, its nothing new, but goddamn is it ever speedy. I like the energy of it. Drums rock too. The whole thing is a shinier, happier Thrust.

On the downside the ending could have been a little better, but you can ignore me for that. I can never figure out an ending anyway, one of my weaknesses.

Overall. Thrust + Speed = A jolly happy result. Good work.

I kinda know it's nothing new, in fact, it's from 1985-86, so it's FAR from new, it's *OLD*, almost vintage.

The song is a loop so there's no way I could made a good ending. I wanted to stay as close as possible to the original.

You should read the MINI-FAQ on the web page, you'd know why it's so speedy. Thanks for the comments.

Maindrian · Post by **Maindrian** » 05/02/2004 - 10:51

When I said it was nothing new, I meant the synth and guitar style of the remix. Ignore that statement altogether though, its grown on me since yesterday. Boy has it ever grown.

I was never a huge fan of the original, odd as it may seem. I kind of prefer this remix, and I especially like the summery rythm guitar that kicks in at 1:08. Very subtle touch there, but the drum break at 2:25 is my favourite part. Coolness.

merman · Post by **merman** » 05/02/2004 - 17:32

Excellent, really like the drums. In fact, the whole thing reminds me of the classic Stoat+Tim "Thrust Concert" demo. I can just imagine a group of musicians playing this live on stage... oh wait, what am I talking about? It's already happened

The Zapper! · Post by **The Zapper!** » 06/02/2004 - 1:13

merman wrote:Excellent, really like the drums. In fact, the whole thing reminds me of the classic Stoat+Tim "Thrust Concert" demo. I can just imagine a group of musicians playing this live on stage... oh wait, what am I talking about? It's already happened

Wow, you nailed it man! To me, Thrust is that demo... The two guys with DX7s, tapping feet and drummer playing with the two huge speakers. It was just recently that I learnt that a Thrust game actualy existed! Anyway, it's a great song and I'm happy that Rob himself gave me compliments. I posted them on the web site. Thanks for the kind words.

tomsk · Post by **tomsk** » 08/02/2004 - 13:19

Marc

Well, this is indeed a very good cover. I certainly love the guitars,bass and the real feel of the drums. I have no issues with the speed of it, it sounds great to me and adds quite a bit of energy.
I like the way you handled the difficult opening of the tune, as it's regarded as quite tricky. Nice smooth chords back up the tune through-out - making for a very professional sound.
If there's one thing i'm not to keen on it's the synth that comes in at 1:10. It's not the best synth sound, but it's the sequencing that could be a lot tighter. Especially as you seem to have everything else 'nailed down' timing wise (not easy to do with live instruments!).
Other than that small gripe, this is excellent - and a really enjoyable listen.

hoomish · Post by **hoomish** » 08/02/2004 - 16:29

THis is a great remix with a lot of energy. Best remix I've heard so far this year!

The Zapper! · Post by **The Zapper!** » 09/02/2004 - 6:39

tomsk wrote:Marc

Well, this is indeed a very good cover. I certainly love the guitars,bass and the real feel of the drums. I have no issues with the speed of it, it sounds great to me and adds quite a bit of energy.
I like the way you handled the difficult opening of the tune, as it's regarded as quite tricky. Nice smooth chords back up the tune through-out - making for a very professional sound.
If there's one thing i'm not to keen on it's the synth that comes in at 1:10. It's not the best synth sound, but it's the sequencing that could be a lot tighter. Especially as you seem to have everything else 'nailed down' timing wise (not easy to do with live instruments!).
Other than that small gripe, this is excellent - and a really enjoyable listen.

Well, you know, I was like you before... Everything had to be perfectly in time!

I'm not a fan of perfect timing (quantized to death). I kinda liked the twist of having it "free". It's not sequenced anyway so, I kept the first take that I liked. As for the sound itself, well, I'm a vintage freak and I like old Moog leads, that's just me...

Thanks for the kinds words!

XGener8or · Post by **XGener8or** » 09/02/2004 - 16:53

Wow, this was very good indeed. Just how I like remixes

As true to the originals as possible, with modern sounds

Great work!!!

The Zapper! · Post by **The Zapper!** » 10/02/2004 - 18:58

XGener8or wrote:Wow, this was very good indeed. Just how I like remixes As true to the originals as possible, with modern sounds Great work!!!

Thanks! I'm looking for another SID to do at the studio. I want to do a SID which doesn't have 284312 remixes done. I'm thinking about "To Be On Top" or "Big Deal". Any suggestions welcome!

Vosla · Post by **Vosla** » 11/02/2004 - 0:34

Nice shot, your thrust version!
Only thing I don't like is that drum part from 02:25 - 03:10 being a bit too loud/dominant with a much too repetitious sequence... like your poor drummer suffered a sudden brain stroke on stage.

Don't want to sound harsh, I still like your remake.

XGener8or · Post by **XGener8or** » 13/02/2004 - 14:43

The Zapper! wrote:
Thanks! I'm looking for another SID to do at the studio. I want to do a SID which doesn't have 284312 remixes done. I'm thinking about "To Be On Top" or "Big Deal". Any suggestions welcome!

How about Robocop, tune 1
http://www.lemon64.com/music/sid/Dunn_J ... obocop.sid
A fantastic tune with no remixes

Post by **C64GLeN** » 13/02/2004 - 22:25

How about Robocop, tune 1
http://www.lemon64.com/music/sid/Dunn_J ... obocop.sid
A fantastic tune with no remixes

Hate to disagree but...
http://remix.kwed.org/?search_id=614

XGener8or · Post by **XGener8or** » 14/02/2004 - 16:37

hm yes, but that one is just a "sid + drums" version