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Depressed (Tributo Al Pasado) - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 24/05/2022 Great concept, but I am not convinced by the execution of it. Somehow it feels off, but I can't quite explain why. |
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Parallax Mini EP - The Past, Present and Future - arranged by Tim ForsythReview by LaLa, 21/05/2022 Tangerine Dream ๐ does Parallax! If I didn't know the original SID and somebody told me this is a TD album from the 1980s or early 1990s, I would've said I absolutely adore the long arpeggiated sequences and how you weaved them into one another. The middle section that pays homage to TD's And that last section with the more melodic part - jaw-dropping. The way you build up to it is just amazing. Perfect choice of instruments, total eargasm. Well, I could keep gushing on and on, but I think you get the idea. Who would've thought that after all these decades I could still be surprised by a Parallax remix? This is an epic work that seamlessly mashes the style of Tangerine Dream with Galway's timeless SID opus and it does that superbly. Su-perb-ly! Congrats! This is top stuff. PS: One minor gripe: I wish it didn't end on a fadeout. An epic like this deserves a more definitive ending. |
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Giana Sisters - Turkish Native Instruments - arranged by OxxReview by LaLa, 17/05/2022 Unique mix of synth sounds and Turkish instruments, giving it a folksy feel. I kinda like the idea! It doesn't feel quite polished, though, because the sampled parts and the SID parts alternate and don't really overlap. For example, if the Giana Sisters melody was played on the oud instead, that would get much higher marks from me. The vocoded stuff: personally, I have nothing against vocoders, but here it feels rather gimmicky, like a radio DJ doing an unnecessary voiceover. Despite all this, please, do keep experimenting! I really like it when the music of different cultures are mashed together, and this is a promising idea that's worth exploring further. |
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Space Harrier (NAPAPBWPMIF Mix) - arranged by Dr FutureReview by 0supereg0, 15/05/2022 Great Track. To me it has a ELO, or Giorgio Moroder quality to it. |
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Commando (mich am Allerwertesten) Remix - arranged by Frank AbbingReview by PhunkyData, 12/05/2022 Good and to the point remix! No doubt! They want 15 lettersโฆ here you go ! |
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Space Harrier (NAPAPBWPMIF Mix) - arranged by Dr FutureReview by tim_forsyth, 10/05/2022 Your remix is full energy and thereโs a nice sense of urgency plus you own those Tom fills. Your guitar playing is fantastic and I love the subtle bits of instrumentation smattered throughout. Itโs such a well made remix that 2 things really stick out. The attack on the string lead is a bit too long and if my ears didnโt deceive me, thereโs a late snare hit in the middle section. But these are minor things as the overall slight disco vibe is wonderful. |
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RoboCop 3 (Everything you want) - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 07/05/2022 Clever use of various vocal and other samples, the arrangement is very well done. Sounds like a pretty good mix to my ears, too. |
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Smile to the Sky - arranged by Rock & JLDReview by tim_forsyth, 03/05/2022 For me, this is not only the standout remix of 2022, it is perhaps one of the best over the past 5 years or more, or maybe of all time.Whenever I find myself thinking about this tune, I actively look forward to giving it just one more listen. This is not just a testament to how good the original SID, which I discovered thanks to this remix, but because the energy, performance and mix absolutely nails the emotion and uplifting vibe of the original. The lead solo after the 5 minute mark impossibly mimics the astonishing and equally impossible SID solo, there are bass notes and guitars in the mix that appear to have been stolen from the future and at nearly 10 minutes, this remix never loses sight of its origins whilst keeping you engaged. This might be my most listened to remix of all time and for good reason. Astonishing work guys! |
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Prax 2 da Max - arranged by Tim Forsyth & YogiReview by neo, 02/05/2022 This track has such a relaxed vibe right from the start with some serious 80s TV series nostalgia sound blended into it. It's very diverse with clearly distinctive sections and energy levels to keep it interesting till the very last second. My personal highlight is the funky lead that kicks in at 1:24, right till the break - no, it's not the end ๐. I enjoyed the added lead section from 2:18 too. And if you weren't convinced yet of its 80s sound, just listen to the echo drums as of 3:06. The small details like at 3:39 and later help to make this one of my personal favorites so far in 2022. |
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Bubble Bobble (Alhoa Honu) - arranged by 0supereg0Review by LaLa, 02/05/2022 Nice Hawaiian theme! I think the ocarina (?) lead is a bit too low-pitched, so it doesn't sound quite realistic to my ears. OTOH, good use of the Hawaiian lap steel guitar. I think a lot of the (PS: I think it should be spelled |
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R-Type (Ishizaki vs Vaca medley 2022) - arranged by NecroPoloReview by LaLa, 01/05/2022 SID-metal turned to 11. [i]Do not attempt at home. Professional musician on closed course here.[/i] (Actually, [b]do[/b] attempt! Free experimentation is what SID remixing is all about.) |
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Nemesis-Gradius (Re-Chill Factor 9) - arranged by 0supereg0Review by LaLa, 01/05/2022 This is clearly a better mix than your previous upload, as evidenced by the increased number of orange smilies. So, good job on the improvements! Yet again, let me stress that musically, your remix is really good: the arrangement is very nice and I really admire your guitar work. You brought the volume down on that lead instrument - good. But. ๐ But now the volume of your entire mix needs to be brought back up. Either a simple volume boost, and/or a gentle compression setting would help. The mix also sounds a bit muddy, so something needs to be done about the clash of all those low frequencies. Mixing is a never-ending quest, so don't despair about my comments. I am capable of finding faults even in paradise. ๐ |
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Smile to the Sky - arranged by Rock & JLDReview by Motley/F4CG+StArZ, 25/04/2022 This remix puts an additional feeling to the song. A feeling of hope, that one should never give up when beeing in the darkest of hour. |
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The Curse (I'll be around) - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by P.G.G., 21/04/2022 Perfect Nostalgia.An old master shows own skills once again.Female voice is just boosting atmosphere.Good job. |
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Commando High-Score Live Performance - arranged by Tony Fluke73 WirenReview by Oxx, 19/04/2022 Injects calmness into your brain, very relaxing and easy to listen.The guitar sounds very good, whatever synth it is, it rocks. For the Sax, though, I cannot say the same. Some instruments can just not be emulated to the point that they pass the TURINGtest I guess. ๐ I liked this remix, especially the harmony of the instruments, an easy accompaniment, soft percussions etc. For me, this work shows that you can achieve a good, likeable, can-be-listened-to-at-any-timemusical outcome with just a few tracks. There is no nostalgia factor I have to admit, or I could not hear it. On the other hand, I can't think of how to add it into this remix. No big deal for me. I vote very goodfor the technique, for the selection and harmony of instruments. I'd love to read the story and the background of making this. |
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Test Drive 2 - The Duel (Remix by Oxx) - arranged by OxxReview by LaLa, 15/04/2022 Very unique in style, let's call this electropop. It's quirky, it's robotic, it's - great! To my ears the mix is missing some final touches (little reverb, little delay), but that's just me nitpicking. Hugely enjoyable even after multiple listens. |
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Test Drive 2 - The Duel (Remix by Oxx) - arranged by OxxReview by ozgulkagan, 14/04/2022 Reminds me of the old days. One of the best of C64. What an era that was. Thank you. |
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Enduro Racer (Rocking Rider Mix) - arranged by 0supereg0Review by Oxx, 14/04/2022 Not being at a proficiency level to evalaute others' work, I still wanted to share some thoughts;The battery sounds perfect, while the bell voice is a bit overwhelming to my liking. The electro guitar is perfectly played, Is it live? Even though I don't listen to this genre, I can feel that this is a good example of a high quality, well mastered piece of work, WELL DONE. |
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Ace II Title Screen - arranged by OxxReview by DMC, 11/04/2022 Welcome to the remix scene, Oxx. You delivered a great start with a classic tune by Rob Hubbard. Your attempt of remixing Ace II really is a good one. I love the choice of sounds - especially that choir sound reminds me ofEnjoy the silenceby Depeche Mode which is a good thing! ๐ I just stumbled upon the T-Force Alpha VST a few weeks back and wondered what sounds it may be capable of. Now I know! ๐ The track lacks a bit of punchyness for this genre but doesn't sound terrible at all. It's just that little oomphthat is missing. Maybe if you tinker around a bit with compression and eq'ing your mix will benefit from that in the future. I encourage you to keep on remixing - I really had fun listening to your first track here on RKO and hope there is lots more to come! |
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The Great Giana Sisters - arranged by Johan AnderssonReview by DMC, 11/04/2022 You need balls to put up remix number 87 to compete with the 86 already existing remixes and sometimes exactly those balls lead to good things like this. Kudos Johan. Well done remix of a well known classic tune. I was suprised because I actually expected a totally different style from Mr. Andersson! ๐I love the structure of the whole track starting with the piano part and then fading into the guitar solo towards the end. Everything fits together nicely giving me a real good time listening. I am with LaLa on the distortion - sometimes the track sounds a little bit too hot (thought I heard the kick distort every now an then) but nothing too serious. Really well done. Please more surprises in the future! ๐ |
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Human Race Tune 4 Live Performance - arranged by Tony Fluke73 WirenReview by LaLa, 10/04/2022 Wow, I see that Tony is one of those rare people in the world who can use their [i]third[/i] hand when playing live on a keyboard! ๐ (See video insert.) A decent remix of this oft-remixed tune. Nothing to be overly excited about here, but it's a solid arrangement with a decent choice of instrumentation. |
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Ace II Title Screen - arranged by OxxReview by LaLa, 10/04/2022 Welcome to the remix community, Oxx! I have to admit, I had to do a double-take on your remixer status after I listened to this remix - this is by a newcomer? It's [i]really[/i] good! I like the minimalist electro-drums, the vocal style chord hits, all the ornaments of the lead - all sounds great! The arrangement might be on the simple side, but it's done very well. The final mix sounds a bit too dry to my ears, but considering the genre, even that seems appropriate. I hope to hear more remixes from you in the future, whether in this style or in another! |
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Nemesis-Gradius (Chill Factor 9) - arranged by 0supereg0Review by LaLa, 09/04/2022 The lead instrument in the first half is way too dominating, the rest of the instruments are barely audible. The balance is much better when the guitar takes over, in fact, those parts sound very promising. Overall, an interesting idea, nice arrangement, but the mixing needs to be improved upon. |
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Cauldron 2 - arranged by MakkeReview by Beaumagi, 09/04/2022 Great mix, great beat! Love theKorgvoice effect! Thank you and keep up the good work! |
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The Great Giana Sisters - arranged by Johan AnderssonReview by LaLa, 07/04/2022 The mixing sounds way too 'hot' in this one to me. Especially in the high-ends I am hearing some distortion. I had to bring the volume down to 1/3d of what I usually listen to in order to make this sound better in my headphones. The mixing is bad enough that it brought down my final vote a notch. Stylistically, not what I expected from Johan - which is great, I like surprises! But I wish the noodling on the lead guitar towards the end was present in earlier sections of the remix, too, because that's a real highlight in this piece. I like your use of piano in the arrangement, too. And all the ear-candy you snuck into it here and there. Overall, a great remix ruined by so-so mixing. |
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Prax 2 da Max - arranged by Tim Forsyth & YogiReview by MOhotSHT, 06/04/2022 Sounds good on my stereo. Keep up the good work guys. Looking forward for more tunes |
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Prax 2 da Max - arranged by Tim Forsyth & YogiReview by Oxx, 06/04/2022 I especially liked the lead instrument starting from 03:08. It is very enjoyable to listen, great work. |
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Rambo III - arranged by Dr FutureReview by Oxx, 04/04/2022 Very well made, with nostalgic arpeggios all around! I liked it despite not being into this genre much. |
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Out Run (Pool Party) - arranged by RexyReview by exocytosis, 03/04/2022 Of the dozen, or so, Out Run covers that currently sit on Remix64/Kwed.org, Rexy's take is one of the most fast paced, up-beat and technically balanced versions out there. True to its original, Out Run (Pool Party) flies over the slopes in a way that almost makes you feel the wind pressing against your face. It's a five minute long speed fest in the higher octaves with a few technical surprises that should make any true Out Run fan clap their hands with joy! |
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Robocop Theme Extended Remix (C64+Gameboy) - arranged by Gabriel WestReview by LaLa, 26/03/2022 Welcome to the remixing community! First, the positive about your remix: lots of variations on the main theme, which is really nice to hear, you didn't just cover the original 1:1, but went the extra mile with your arrangement - I really respect that. Where you remix is lacking is in the sound department. The drums sound especially All in all, a good first effort, your arranging skills show lots of promise, just need to work on your individual instruments and the overall mixing. Hope to hear more from you in the future! |
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