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Midnight Resistance - Stage 9 Remix - arranged by PhekkisReview by symbols, 20/12/2020 I think this is a pretty accurate rendition 1:1 with the extra bits, good drums etc! |
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Rastan - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by Hakk, 20/12/2020 Hard to believe this is taken from an 8 bit tune from 30 years ago. Quality! |
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Duchesse (not so big band mix) - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by Poke16384, 18/12/2020 Let's get the negative out of the way first. The only thing that lets this remix down is the quality of the instrument samples. The sound immediately put me in mind of an Amiga Mod and it's a shame because there's not a lot else that's wrong here. It's funky and tight from an arrangement point of view and there are some very good ideas which are explored in this arrangement. The samples, although they're not the best, are used really, really well in expressing an otherwise convincing 70's funk tune. I think your arrangement shows growth from some of your previous remixes, Eivind and it makes me want to hear the next remix. I could pick things in the arrangement that could have been done differently but overall this is a solid arrangement which is only let down by instrument quality. I like this remix a lot. |
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Duchesse (not so big band mix) - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 16/12/2020 First of all, kudos for picking a SID tune nobody has remixed before! The basic concept behind this remix is really good, the choice of instruments is fitting, too, but the arrangement is somewhat thin. It's like you were afraid to layer instruments on top of each other. The bass, the trumpets, the vocals, everything sounds great individually. The few times they all sound together is where this remix really shines, but I wish there was more meat on this groove. The vocals sound very nice, too, but again, they are not backed by a worthy accompaniment. For a good example of what should be done listen to Uncle & The Bacon's body of work (on RKO and on their albums) - I'm sure everything he (they?) uses are all virtual instruments, too, but packaged and arranged in a much more convincing fashion. |
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Boulder Dash (Jamrock Dash) - arranged by MakkeReview by MatrixRevolution, 13/12/2020 Good boy! The original piece is so ugly that making it look good requires a lot of craftsmanship! |
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Comic Bakery (Broken Bakery Remix) - arranged by ZiphoidReview by LaLa, 12/12/2020 Ziphoid published this remix in 2008 on the 'Syntax Era' album - I liked it back then, and I still like it now, 12 years later! The intro is a spot-on recreation ofBroken Wings- after which the appearance of the Comic Bakery melody line feels tacked on. But this remix gets better as it goes on and it gives you that unmistakable slow tempo 80s ballad feel throughout. Especially noteworthy in this tune is the delicate guitar work of Magnus Högdahl, which lends a lot of authenticity to it. |
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Last Ninja 3 - arranged by BeeZerkReview by LaLa, 04/12/2020 As a piece of music it's really good (although I find the lyrics a bit toogeneric). As a piece of remix - I could find a grand total of only 30 seconds of LN3 in this 5 min tune. That LN3 based hook is really good: I like the addition of the syncopated notes, the change in beats 4 & 8 - I was whistling it all day after I heard it. But I wish there was a lot more of LN3 in this tune. |
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Boulder Dash (Jamrock Dash) - arranged by MakkeReview by Poke16384, 02/12/2020 So, before writing this review, I listened to your remix several times, (and also to the original SID.. and to Chris Abbott's midi file). The first 25 seconds of this arrangement made me smile with joy. It's a great feel with genuine reggae elements and artistically, I can't fault it! As I listened through though, something sounded 'off' in the chords and it took a few listens to nail it. The keyboard 'chop' chords don't follow the chord progression of the other instruments consistently; especially during the original Boulderdash chord run. 1st time through they stick at the root chords then 2nd time they follow and it knocks the quality of the remix out of kilter. This occurs in other places too! If this was a noob's 1st remix, I'd be a little gentler but Marcus, it feels lazy for a veteran; especially someone with your pedigree. The 20 minute vocals sound fine but for the sloppy chop chords failing to consistently follow the chord progression, I've got to rap your knuckles and wonder why.. Nostalgically, this hits the mark enough to be a happy reminder of the original except for the 'mistakes'. I love the reggae feel of this and the mix & master sound great, (to my ears at least). I realise that some will disagree with my opinion but I've tried to be both critical of the shortcomings and complimentary of the highlights in a fair and consistent manner. |
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Boulder Dash (Jamrock Dash) - arranged by MakkeReview by LaLa, 02/12/2020 The vocals are just - wow. The idea of making this into a reggae is just - wow. But something feels a bit off with this remix. The harmonic interaction between the organ sounds and the stabby chords sounds weird at times. It's not dissonant, but something is off, can't quite put my finger on it. But overall, that's just a minor complaint, completely overtaken by the sheer creativity of this remix. |
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Monty on the Run (Monty Gets Orchestrated 2011) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by grin, 28/11/2020 That's how I imagined I guess… If I close my eyes I hear something like that, maybe a tad bit less percussion. 😊 Enjoyed nonetheless. |
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Cauldron (PSS 480) - arranged by BamseReview by LaLa, 24/11/2020 If this was really all done with just a PSS-480, then my hats off to you, sir! The sound is, well, it's a Yamaha Portasound, so not much to expect there, but the arrangement works around the limitations very nicely. I think a fatter drum track could've really helped elevate this, but I understand if you wanted to stick with a pure PSS-480-based composition. |
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The Great Giana Sisters - arranged by FZNReview by LaLa, 24/11/2020 Oh, man, so organic, so finely made! Funky style, has a sort of late 70s, early 80s feel to it. Darn close to a red smilie, really enjoyable. |
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Think Twice III (Think Thrice) - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 24/11/2020 Promising intro (that deep bass cuts through the mix really well), the lead sound is fairly evocative, but then the arrangement just lingers on and doesn't really go anywhere. I think this has the potential to grow on me as I listen to it more, but I wish there was more to it. |
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Once there was only dark (NES ProgRock Remix) - arranged by LinusReview by LMan, 24/11/2020 Impressive and sophisticated, like everything Linus does. It's a feat, how NES chiptune sounds can capture the 70s prog rock vibes so nicely. Spiced with nonstandard rhythms and unexpected chords. For everyone not familiar with Linus' SID works, I recommend checking them out in HVSC. |
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Way of the Exploding Fist (Ambient Blitz Mix) - arranged by dr.blitzenReview by arquillos, 24/11/2020 Very nice tune! So great to hear. It has an incredibly beginning that gets me playing it again and again! |
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Maniacs of Noise Megamix - arranged by Gerd BahlReview by wildsocrates, 18/11/2020 I like all of it, but the Stormlord section makes it amazing, and exceeds every other Stormlord remix I've heard. I put it in Audacity to repeat that section (4:20) since it only gets one iteration on the release. I think all of these exceed the original SID tunes, and I'm not just saying that because I'm biased in favor of remixes (as the SID for Tetris is the best and no remix comes close). |
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Zoids (epic vocal soundtrack) - arranged by Anthony WaltersReview by haze, 12/11/2020 This is one of my favorite remixes of all time. Drum track is one hell of a war drums preparing for droids^W Zoids attack. |
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Power Drift (1989 Club Mix) - arranged by Martin DoddReview by Dr.j Delysid, 10/11/2020 Amazing cover! love the 80s feel! great arrangement and selection of instrument. great energy! |
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Comic Bakery (West End Brioche) - arranged by MakkeReview by LaLa, 03/11/2020 Instantly recognizable Pet Shop BoysWest End Girlsinstrumentation, phenomenal job! If somehow you had managed to add the vocals, too, it would've knocked me out cold. 😊 As it is, the lead instruments are a bit weak compared to the rest, but A+ for effort! |
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Deformata (15 years Later) - arranged by VincenzoReview by Danko, 30/10/2020 People talk about channels and melody, they forget the utmost part of a remix. Soundmix. Aesthetics. This one just won a 15 year old part. |
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Trojan Warrior 2020 - arranged by Dr FutureReview by Poppykuk, 27/10/2020 It's a good remix overall and I quite like it. I've listened to most of dr futures remixes and I have to say that this one doesn't really improve on many of his earlier ones. It is faithful to the original and worth an orange for that category but the rest is yellow for me. |
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Paperboy (tripping) - arranged by Dj SpaceReview by Joe Mc Lutz, 22/10/2020 Generally I love almost every Paperboy's remix… And this one too. Nice work! 😃 (I hope for more Paperboy remixes)! |
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The Tree Angel (for Yogi's Mum) - arranged by Marcel Donné & YogiReview by LaLa, 15/10/2020 I did not know about this SID tune before. Now I wish I did. This is a rather emotional cover of it that I find myself coming back to over and over again. So poignant and so elegant. Some Vangelis motifs here and there, which I always appreciate. And again, it's deeply touching - thank you, Marcel and Yogi, for sharing it with us! And thank you, Joachim, for your original composition! |
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Space Harrier - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by C64_Gamer, 11/10/2020 I am also someone who pumped coins into this game and had the arcade and C64 version of this tune imprinted on my brain. This is a truly great remix that captures the spirit of the original in a style that is straight out of the time that the C64 and arcade version are from. The strings and brass are wonderful and the whole thing is uplifting. An outstanding remix.Peter set a standard with his cybernoid 2 remix and he's done it again with this version of Space Harrier. The bassline drives it throughout and the whole thing is uplifting & catchy. Mixing & mastering sound impeccable. Superb remix. |
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Giana Sisters Main Theme Symphonic Piano Remix - arranged by KjetilnReview by Tas, 10/10/2020 Really nicely made. I was hoping it would grow towards the end and finish with a bit of impact but alas it didn't. Shame. It's a good remix though to be fair. |
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LightForce Frida (Dina of Dark) mix - arranged by AbynxReview by LaLa, 09/10/2020 Fascinating story of how this tune was made! Abynx didn't post it, but there's also a video of this remix being played back inside 'Dreams': https://www. youtube. com/watch? v=YuAVJtmGaa4 |
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LightForce Frida (Dina of Dark) mix - arranged by AbynxReview by Poke16384, 08/10/2020 A relentless, driving remix for sure. The soundscape works well here but the unwavering 16th bass notes do get a bit tiring after 5 minutes. The remix would have benefited from a little more variation especially in the drum-loop department. A 'let-up' in the driving rhythm just here & there would have added some emphasis to the 16th beat rhythm when it returned. Overall, this remix benefits from it's simplicity. A good 1st attempt which is faithful to the original. I look forward to hearing your next upload.. |
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Nemesis the Warlock - arranged by EftosReview by andre, 07/10/2020 The tune is straightforward, no quirks and smirks. Considering the time of appearance, 2005, as far as I can recall this wasn't an uncommon sound. I personally don't like echo-effects. Perhaps there would be something that helps a composer during the arranging process (to hear it as if recorded in a hall), and which could be left away at the end. But after a few times of listening to the song, you kind of see behind the 'veil' and don't notice it anymore. All in all an arrangement easy-going, with a mood true to the original, and a futuristic touch, with interesting ideas that could have been worked out a little more precise. I can't say 'keep it up', as I can just go and see what other things the artist has created since so many years past. For the listeners I can say: Listen to it twice. |
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The Great Giana Sisters (Subtune 5) - arranged by Dr FutureReview by Aule, 07/10/2020 I like the beginning. It's kind of mystically. Unfortunately the drums crashed it a little bit. The spanish guitar is great. |
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Cybernoid (Jeroen Tel ft. Dave Roger) - arranged by Doctorrus PetrixussReview by MatrixRevolution, 25/09/2020 I love Cybernoid & Cybernoid II but this tune is too much SID-like. Drums are good! |
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