Peter Clarke - Cybernoid II - The Alt-Rock Mix

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Cybernoid II - The Alt-Rock Mix
Arranged by:
Peter Clarke Specialist
Member profile:
Peter Clarke (Poke16384)
Original SID:
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Original composed by:
Jeroen Tel
Also released here:

AmigaRemix

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55 other remixes of Cybernoid II

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Duration:
5:15
Released:
09/05/2020
All-Time charts position:
121
Score:
94%
Story

Okay…. Kind of a response remix…

 

A while back I reviewed a remix, (I'm not gonna name, names but if you read between the lines, you might work it out). In that review, I was really constructive with ideas about things that might have lifted it from the sea of grey & yellow faces that it had. At the same time I was honest about the remix's shortcomings and scored it with grey for the reasons I had stated. The response I got was a heap of green & grey faces on all my recent remixes, (even 'Defender of the crown' which is last years C64 remix of the year). So, Instead of reviewing or even commenting on that 'remixer's' current 'Cybenoid II' remix, I thought I'd try to demonstrate how you take a SID tune that already has many, many remixes and covers and take it somewhere different.. Maybe the 'lightbulb' will switch on… I hope so…

For everyone else.. I hope you enjoy this..

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Dr Future shouts:
Fantastic interpretation.
slaygon shouts:
Very nice take on a classic!
kwed shouts:
Cybernoid is one of those tunes where you think you've heard every possible way to tackle the track. Trust me, you haven't lived until you've heard this version.
Anthony Walters shouts:
This is a great one with a perfect "live" character!
Dr.Piotr shouts:
Absolutely crazy sounds. I like the Hamond keyboard and guitar work.
Paulie68000 shouts:
The remix master is back and on blazing form with a Jeroen Tel classic.. I just love the twiddly electric piano bits.
NecroPolo shouts:
Good idea realised with skill, giving an organic feel. Not for the rhyme, I'm having a good time.
Roby6699 shouts:
I'm sorry for me it's nothing special it doesn't move me I don't like it
Poppykuk shouts:
Great Latin Rock feel towards the end and I love the moody saxophone As a C64 remix, this takes Jeroen's original to a new place and it boots the crap out of the pale imitation that ended up as the Amiga version. This rocks!
Tas shouts:
1st thought.. Not another Cybernoid. 2nd thought oooh, give me more cybernoid! Brilliant.
Makke shouts:
I found the mixing a little muddy, but I'm not going to let that lower my vote. Brilliant idea and execution. The muddy sound actually adds to the live feel. Hats off, Mr. Clarke!
_steve_ shouts:
It takes a lot of effort to make something sound different to all those that have come before it whilst remaining like the original tune. This is one of those remixes. Quite possibly the best version of this tune to date.
Jojje70 shouts:
Skillfully done for sure, love the small nuances and organic feel of the whole mix
Guru Mediator shouts:
Fantastic, very slick and a cool take on this classic.
Kate Eternal shouts:
Awesome Remix!
MagicMosher shouts:
The Sax in this really speaks to me.. Hits the soul my man.
XxDUSTYxX shouts:
Mr. Clarke, you never cease to amaze me!
Ryrynz shouts:
Oof, this some good shiii.. One guy didn't like the vibe.
speedy shouts:
Not my cup of tea.. Sorry.
MatrixRevolution shouts:
Good Job!
omoroca shouts:
Nice approach, but the sound quality is terrible.
hillsman shouts:
OK - so anything by Peter is usually an auto-red for me, but I am less sold on this. Could be Cybernoid-fatigue!
wbdeejay shouts:
Authentic 80s rock band sound
bruce shouts:
Love the guitar and sax working together!
LaLa shouts:
Absolutely spot-on funky 70s disco/motown style remix! Every time I listen to it, I discover something new in it. And that sparkling windchime at the very end - cherry on top. Superb!
Review by LaLa
09/05/2020

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Ladies and Gentlemen - this is as close to perfection as one can get with a remix. The superb skills of Peter's talent are on full display here: the arrangement is impeccable, the instrumentation is spot-on for a prog-rock styled remix, and it sure sounds like most of it is recorded live playing. And it even adds extras: like the wonderful riffs on the guitars and on the electric organ, not to mention the superb counter-melody on the sax in the later parts. Wow, just WOW! Bravo, Peter!
Review by C64_Gamer
11/05/2020

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Alright, I'm with LaLa on this one. It's technically brilliant and the arrangement is just superb. If there was something higher than a red smiley, I'd award it to this remix. This is a real musician and composer at work.

Mr Clarke, I thought it would be difficult for you to match your most recent, ROTY-winning remix. So, you've come at us from a different angle. This is a brilliant new remix. Giving this tune the Prog-rock treatment is inspired. Technically, it's tight and the riffs, licks & flourishes lift it beyond the title of remix. There's so much original creation here but I guess that's what an old-school, game-music composer can do. Outstanding!
Review by wbdeejay
08/10/2022

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The live music sound is awesome. A very accurate recreation with lots of soul included.