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Crazy Comets (Komet Non Stop 2022 re-remix) - arranged by Makke

Review by Methanoid, 27/02/2022

love the tune, just not a fan of having the vocals in here, would prefer just the tune.
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Warhawk (2020 Edit) - arranged by Dr Future

Review by fluke73, 26/02/2022

I really don't mind it being slowed down. I understand you keeping the tempo. I have the same issues in my covers… Should i keep the slow speed or speed up it afterwards. But at some point you want it to be an honest cover as you know how to play it! 😊
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Spy Vs Spy (Spy Disco Spy Remix) - arranged by Stello Doussis

Review by Tomsk, 26/02/2022

Put a smile on my face when I heard it. Although disco is not a genre I'm a big fan of, this has clearly been cleverly crafted to create an authentic 70s disco track sound. A tad repetitive due to the shortness of the original, but the filtering and vocoded lyrics help extend its life… Overall a banging effort, authentic feel, and great fun to listen to. Well done.
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Way of the Exploding Fist (Metal Mix) - arranged by Pan's Delight

Review by LaLa, 20/02/2022

Welcome to the Commodore remix community! While an interesting idea, the strange juxtaposition of plinky-plinky synths and hard rock doesn't really work for me, I'm afraid. Most of the instruments also sound too dry, and while it could've used some mixing, too, unfortunately, my basic problem with the arrangement juts cannot be solved easily.
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Hawkeye - arranged by Tony Fluke73 Wiren

Review by marzl, 18/02/2022

I really liked it, its well played and makes me smile. The lack of complexity is not a drawback for me, because its played live. Great!
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DashN's take on Ocean loader 4 Reload - arranged by DashN offline

Review by LaLa, 18/02/2022

Ah, so you've attempted this remix again in the same style! That underlying groove from Jan Hammer's Crockett's Theme - still a great idea and it's easily recognizable in this one, too. That lead, though - ouch. I suspect it was played, not sequenced, but along with the dissonant notes and the bad timing, it just ruins this remix. Also, yet again, just like in your previous remix, you didn't do the Hammer-style pitch-bends which he is known for. Soundwise the lead is better, but execution-wise it leaves a lot to be desired.
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Ghosts 'n Goblins (RockMetal Cover) - arranged by Vaggelis Papadopoulos

Review by LaLa, 16/02/2022

I saw Vaggelis' name pop up and I was already excited. Then I listened to his remix and I was ecstatic. ROC=K ON! 🤘 What skills on the guitar! Also, nice touch with the additional choir.

And that surprise outro at the end in Greek folk music style - I almost fell out of my chair when I first heard it. 😂 What a great idea! 😃👍 Now I am wishing for an entire remix in that style!!!

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Hawkeye - arranged by Tony Fluke73 Wiren

Review by Waz, 15/02/2022

Nice that it's a mix of live performances and put together well. The immediacy of that definitely shows. There's definitely room for this to develop more and I'm sure we'd like to hear more from this remixer. Good effort.
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Ghosts 'n Goblins - arranged by Emanuele Siward Pallozzi

Review by Waz, 15/02/2022

Like the guitar on this on the main part, it adds to the overall metal sounding dark feel. The organ lead with that somehow just sounds a little weaker and doesn't quite work for me (but I get the intention of it nonetheless) It's a promising start for a newcomer, and the arrangement and feel is definitely there, so kudos for that.
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Panther (Storm in teacup remix) - arranged by Elro

Review by LaLa, 15/02/2022

Welcome to the Commodore remix community! This is a really good introduction for a first remix! I quite like the intro, and I like how it transitions to the main beat and theme. I like how you tried to retain the feel of the original with the lead sound. The entire arrangement has a cohesion that is rarely heard from newcomers. Very well done, hope to hear more remixes from you soon!
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Sanxion (Don't Fall Asleep) - arranged by Wobbler

Review by Waz, 15/02/2022

Very downbeat in its style, but that also offers the substance too. It's a very different take on the classic, and for that it does deserve praise for being out there and daring to be different. In fact, the only reason for me not giving it red overall is that there's no ambient nod to the middle section of the original - just the opening and ending hooks.
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'Clever Music' Medley - arranged by Tomsk

Review by Waz, 15/02/2022

Although the Clever Music originals are relatively short, it made perfect sense to put them into a medley with a feel of late 1970s rock about it. From the Kenny G inspired saxophone to the opening that drops a gentle nod to Hotel California, there's a real essence of reflection instead of more melancholy, and works well for it. Sonically, there's plenty of lovely instruments that work well together and you can tell that love and care has been taken to ensure it's all well crafted with suitable nods to the SID originals to maintain that all important feel. An excellent remix all round.
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Grand Monster Slam (Menu) - arranged by Dr Future

Review by oxygen, 14/02/2022

The side flute that accompanies the piece sounds very high quality and professional and adds aroma to the masterpiece you have written.
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Ground (Re-Lec-Tro Mix) - arranged by Mitch van Hayden

Review by Danko, 14/02/2022

When I grow up, I want to make a collaboration remix version of Ground with Mitch van Hayden, Teo/Rebels, Vincenzo/Rebels/Lethargy , DHS, Mordi and Mahoney.
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Venus the Flytrap - Translucent Plain (Trance Remix) - arranged by kjetiln

Review by oxygen, 14/02/2022

The music you create and the rhythm make you want to go down to the dance floor. The poetry sections of the opera in the background add an atmosphere of atmosphere. Well done for the masterpiece.
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'Clever Music' Medley - arranged by Tomsk

Review by Tas, 14/02/2022

The structure and how it morphs from one tune to another is quite impressive. It also shows that Tomsk is not a one trick pony. I really like how it mixes in between styles seamlessly - you'd never know it was medley unless you knew. Maybe misses some of the sprightliness of the originals and maybe a little somber but i can live with that. I think it a brilliant arrangement, well implemented and worthy of a very high score.
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'Clever Music' Medley - arranged by Tomsk

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

Pardon my pun, but this is not just a Clever medley, but it's also a very clever medley. The way the individual themes are weaved together it's so seamless, it sounds so effortless, it's jaw-dropping. (Although I know it must've required a ton of work to put it together like this. It's always hard work to make something sound so easy. 😀)

On top of it, the instrument selection is spotless, too. The piano, the guitar, the sax, the vocal backing, the drums - all top-notch, and they all play together or alternate in a very natural way, depending on what a given section dictates. And I can't really complain about the mixing, either.

At times this remix is poignant, at times it's uplifting, and it's pure nostalgia all over. One thing is sure: this piece will touch you one way or another. Well done, Tomsk, I really enjoy it!

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Ghosts 'n Goblins - arranged by Emanuele Siward Pallozzi

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

Whoa, quite an entry for a newcomer! It's so good, I wish it was longer. Smashing!
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Crazy Comets (Komet Non Stop 2022 re-remix) - arranged by Makke

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

20 years later and even better than the original remix. Makke changed what needed to be changed to make it sound more modern (the instruments sound better, the mix is cleaner, the vocals stand out more), but left alone that was already very good to begin with (the overall song structure, the electro rhythm, the lyrics). As a Kraftwerk fan, I really liked what Makke has done with this SID tune in 2002 - and this latest version sounds even better. (just listen to them side-by-side and you'll hear the big step up in production value.)
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Sanxion (Don't Fall Asleep) - arranged by Wobbler

Review by LaLa, 13/02/2022

I love it! And despite its subtitle, I think I will fall asleep to this, it's the perfect tune for that! A bunch of wonderful spacey pads, a subtle violin, a beautiful, gentle arrangement at 72 bpm - everything is here, ready for chilling on a Saturday night!
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JT 42 (We Got the Fire) - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by LaLa, 12/02/2022

Clever use of vocals, I really like it when you duck the chords with filtering to bring the singer forward. Crispy clean mix - maybe too clean if you were going for a full 80s style like the original Level 42 song. Your drum set is simply magnificent, excellent, punchy sounds! The piano improvs towards the end are really cool, too.

And now for the negatives: the ending is a bit too abrupt for my taste. I wish there was some more variation in the rhythm section (other than the breaks) - it's certainly fine as is, it's a great groove by itself, but my ears get a bit tired of it by the end of the song. At times I wish the vocal was fattened up a bit more with (pitch-shifted) layering, especially when it's singing the We got the fire hook. That lead sound from 1:33 - I don't care for it much. That should've been a lead guitar, IMHO, that would've been killer.

Despite my complaints it's a really good track, but I think with a bit more work it could've been outstanding.

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Paperboy Hi-Score (Angelized) - arranged by LaLa

Review by joenemesys, 12/02/2022

Too enjoable! Really an original, fresh and at the same time warm rendition with that mild voice; the growing choir towards the end took me by surprise; I have to admit that I pissed myself by laughing with those sheep at the end!
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Steel Ranger End Credits - arranged by Markus Schneider

Review by LaLa, 05/02/2022

There's no substitute for talent. Never in a million years I would've thought that the original SID could be turned into such an epic piece - but here it is, thanks to Markus. Sounds absolutely fantastic! My only gripe is about its length: it could've been twice as long and I would've still complained about it being short. Oh, well, that's what the loop button is for. 😉
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Missing you - arranged by JLD

Review by LaLa, 05/02/2022

I am ashamed to admit that this is another SID I wasn't familiar with before. It has a really catchy melody in its chorus and thankfully, JLD retained it in full with all its nuances. Really like the electric guitars in this remix, I think they turned out quite well (despite being plugin-based). Great job overall, I really enjoy it!
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Thrust 2k4 - arranged by Marc Girard

Review by milasoft, 05/02/2022

Hello from a fellow Canadian… cool riffs and a rocking beat!!! Greets from Ontario. I love this tune!
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Logical - Level 3 - arranged by Emzed

Review by KayDee, 04/02/2022

I always loved this game. Will you remix the other tracks too? If so, I would like to use them for a retro remake of the game.
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Follow the Sign - arranged by Mirko Hirsch

Review by electronscape, 31/01/2022

With a love of Laser Dance style music THIS absolutely smashs it!!! AND this instantly made my Commute so much more anticipating! THANK YOU!!!!!
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Mutants (The Mantra) [Cinematic64] - arranged by Slaygon

Review by LaLa, 28/01/2022

It's gritty, highly textural, with lots of distortion and industrial sounds - just be careful with that volume button so it doesn't blow out your sub-woofer. This is still one of my favorite tracks from Cinematic 64.
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Goatlight (There's A Light That Never Goats Out) - arranged by Wobbler

Review by coyote64, 27/01/2022

This dance track is still very C64 while on the other hand has a very modern punch to it. Well done and very well constructed. Loved it immediately.
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Fourth Protocol - arranged by Tomsk

Review by LaLa, 27/01/2022

This track provides a perfect closure to the Encore64 album: a melancholic, almost elegic rendition of Fouth Protocol with a symphonic instrumentation that harkens back to the era of romanticism. The real power of this piece is undoubtedly the choir, which lends evocative emotional undertones to this track. What a lovely piece this is to finish off the album! The echoes of this track will stay with you long after the final note fades away.
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