deVilhoOD - Human Race (Tune 4) Alternative Rock Mix

Track info
Human Race (Tune 4) Alternative Rock Mix
Arranged by:
deVilhoOD Remixer
Member profile:
Pawel Osmolski (devilhood)
Original SID:
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Original composed by:
Rob Hubbard
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55 other remixes of Human Race

43 other remixes of subtune 4

Duration:
4:17
Released:
30/09/2004
All-Time charts position:
1419
Score:
82%
Story

My first C64 remix.
The idea for this track was to stay true to the original. I tried to imagine how it would sound outside the SID environment and this is what I came up with.
It has a lot of contrasting sections that blend together before erupting into a more rock'ish middle section. I couldn't resist rocking it up!
I don't think a dumbed down version would pay homage in the same respect, as the whole tune would sound quite meandering.
I understand that this specific sub-song from Human Race has been remixed quite often, but please have an open mind when listening to this, I put a lot of love and care into recording it and would appreciate it if the Oh not another Human Race sub-song 4 remix comments were kept to a minimum hehe, be easy on me 😉
Hope you all enjoy the track and any future remixes I release!
Incidentally, feel free to check out my own original material on my site if you're up for something a little bit different.
Lots of C64 love to everyone,

Pawel.

    • The entire tune was recorded and produced using Cubase SX 2
    • Guitars were recorded with my Fender Venus Vista Series electric
    • Drums were played via MIDI using Native Instruments Battery
    • QuadraSID was used for the original bassline and also to mimic the guitar melody


Arrangers Notes: 29/05/2005 @ 04:44 PM
A remastered mix has been finally uploaded! The original mix was done late in the morning and the drums were far too loud.
I also have a 5.1 surround sound mix, but I will only send this on request.

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Dan shouts:
Dont agree with Tas on the hectic part bit, great mix and some nifty guitar work
Makke shouts:
Could do with some fine tuning on the mixing, but part from that VERY enjoyable!
Tas shouts:
The hectic part has spoilt a rather good remix imho
Waz shouts:
There's plenty to recommend this one. Lots of well placed guitars, and a sensible improvisation on what's quite a short tune.
Skitz shouts:
Not my cup of tea but nicely executed..
LMan shouts:
Great remix!
ifadeo shouts:
Another human race sub4 remix, nothing really special in my opinion.... It doesn't work for myself... IMO...
Gammagumma shouts:
The mix it's ok, also guitars
vosla shouts:
Like Tas I'm slightly put off by the hectic part as it doesn't really fit in. Otherwise it's quite enjoyable.
kagerou shouts:
Bloody amazing, make some more :@
soppa shouts:
One of my favourite remixes, I like the original SID and this remix is really professional work.
samwyse shouts:
Very nice
omoroca shouts:
He doesn't make it look easy on the guitar, even though he doesn't play any difficult parts. The rest is quite boring.
Review by LaLa
03/10/2004

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Yes, Human Race remixes are a dime a dozen, but this one stands out with its near-perfect mix, well thought-out production and carefully selected instrumentation. At first I was somewhat weary of the part where it digresses from the original a little (between 1:43 and 2:19), but now I think Pawel did a great job of applying his own touch to the tune. The pulsating bassline really rocks on my subwoofer. Verrrry good!