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Ala Gal - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 01/03/2024 The solo violin and cello (?) in the intro both sound very nice, I think you did the best you could with the sample libraries you have. The operatic singer in the last section also sounds wonderful. But I do have an issue with the electric guitar lead in the middle (from about 2:10): it just sounds a bit too thin and too soft. Otherwise, it's a beautiful arrangement with beautiful mixing, well done! |
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Bruce Lee - arranged by VandahliaReview by LaLa, 28/02/2024 Another simplistic arrangement from Vandahlia, this time with a more Asian leaning instrumentation. But the instruments sound rather flat - they need more dynamism, more articulation, more expression - they need a human touch. The remix sounds too much like it was doneby the numbers. |
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Ballblazer - Song of the Grid - arranged by VandahliaReview by LaLa, 27/02/2024 The instrumentation is pointedly simple, but it works. The arpeggios sound a bit too sharp, I wish they were more subdued. The problem with the simplistic and relatively unvaried instrumentation is that there's only so much a listener could take of it. I think that's the main reason why I feel this tune is 'too long'. But kudos for extending this short SID into a 7 minute piece, I think your arranging skills show a lot of promise. |
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Fairytale Bliss - arranged by Dr FutureReview by JLD, 26/02/2024 The 80s/Synthwave style fits this tune perfectly.Your remix is shorter than the original, but your newly added elements are superb. Can't get enough of that guitar solo! You rock!🤘 |
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X-Out - arranged by MRTReview by Radiarion, 16/02/2024 A good recreation of the Hulsbeck original with a nice modern feel. Loved the original, but this definately brings back seriously good memories. Wish they woud remake the game too 😊 |
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Shadow Fighter BGM09 - arranged by PiepieReview by Kovmisa, 14/02/2024 Waiting so long remix from Shadow Fighter, please BGM03 next, then else, love everithing about Shadow figher music |
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Turrican 2 - Title (Encore500) - arranged by Jogeir Liljedahl & RaptureReview by Radiarion, 14/02/2024 I stumbled accross the turrican games by accident when i … aquired.. some games and these were amungst them. I remember putting the disc in, hearing this track and didnt actually play the game for about an hour, just sat listening to this awesome sound, and this is one of the best remakes Ive heard!! Its freshened up a little, but kept everything the original was and more. What a great job!!!!! |
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Tetris (C64 Orchestral Mix) - arranged by Bastian DornbachReview by Waz, 09/02/2024 To even attempt the whole 25 minutes plus of Tetris is a monumental effort to start with, never mind the execution. There's lots of well balanced progression and development as the tune builds and builds, and even though some of the instrument choices may not be everyone's cup of tea, there's no doubt that the feeling of the original SID is there in abundance, and for me, that's the most important thing - it's all there with feeling and heart. The rise and fall of the SID backing instrument is here as the whole thing moves along.There's plenty of film score sounds here, straight out of the likes of Philip Glass, Ennio Morricone et al. It's also testament to the way that the crescendos build from 17 minutes in that there's attention to detail to make not ust a 1:1 cover of the whole thing, but add to much more too. I'm certainly looking forward to what Bastian can do in the future, and this is a very good start indeed. |
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Tetris (C64 Orchestral Mix) - arranged by Bastian DornbachReview by Tomsk, 09/02/2024 I figure if someone goes to the trouble of doing a 1:1 cover of this classic, capturing every note, then the least I can do is give a full review. So I confess the begining is quite underwhelming, although the flute is perfect choice for the lead. When the sample kicks in on the SID I miss the drama, with staccato strings doing their best to fill in…but from a slightly dissapointing start, things start to improve…massively ! Delicate use of strings begin to give this a Morricone-esque type feel…they are used cleverly, and you begin realise thisnewcomerknows exactly what he's doing. Subtle brass and woodwind create a perfect soundscape for the theme to evolve. Part 2 brings a suitable but perfect 'fairground' organ style sound to usher itself in…and again, we fall away a little for a short time…but all the while you just know this is slowly building. As the strings and brass combine again, I feel I hear the inspiration of Ernio again…Bastain seems to nail the dynamics here, and all that's missing is some female opera vocals. Superb ! At the 16 min mark we begin get extra percussion, offering some lovely crecendos. If you love this theme, don't be put off by the opening. I listened to this multiple times, and hugely enjoyed the 25mins. Yes, there are small areas to improve, but Bastain has excelled in bringing a very, very good remix of a challenging SID. This is more or less a 1:1 version of the original, and perhaps in future this clearly talented musician can add a little of his own flair. For a first submission this is excellent, and I for one, can't wait to hear what he does next. Well done ! |
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The Magic Writer - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by Divus, 09/02/2024 A very good combination of vocals and instruments. It could be a little longer next time in a slightly higher octave. |
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The Magic Writer - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 07/02/2024 I am in total awe. Both by the quantity, but especially by the quality of your remixes. How you managed to create this wonderfully emotional piece out of a 1:22 long SID tune is beyond me. Just amazing. That opening with the muted trumpet - so delicate, so gentle. And when the singer comes in - wow. And it just builds up from there. I really do enjoy this, and pretty much all the rest of your work, too. Thank you for sharing your art with us! The world is richer now because of you. |
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Lightforce - arranged by SlaygonReview by coyote64, 05/02/2024 You never fail to amaze me even with less than 15 words because words not really needed 😊 |
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Empty (Amiga MOD Remix) - arranged by acrouzetReview by BeeZerk, 25/01/2024 What an atmospheric piece! Blown away by the additional/alternated bassline towards the end.You recognise the original immediately but it's still innovative enough to be individual, Love it! Stunning work! |
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X98 - arranged by BeeZerkReview by Divus, 24/01/2024 A very good remix might need to be a little longer but it's also well done. |
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X98 - arranged by BeeZerkReview by LaLa, 21/01/2024 It takes guts to even attempt to remix this SID tune, which is one of the best composed tunes ever (not just among SIDs, but in general). You managed to lift it up and 'modernize' it with a sonic landscape that's piercing yet melancholic, just like the original. The arrangement is easily recognizable, yet fresh and uniquely yours. The more I listen to this, the more I like it. |
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Battle Squadron - HiScore (Encore500) - arranged by TomskReview by LaLa, 19/01/2024 A uniquely elegiac remix that is becoming Tomsk's signature style. Absolutely wonderful and so full of emotions! The instrumentation is a skillful combination of violins, strings, guitars, and drums (and probably a bunch of other instruments, too), and the overall arrangement has a wonderful arc to it. So well done, I really enjoy it! |
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Electric City - arranged by Rock & JLDReview by Dr.j Delysid, 18/01/2024 Amazing collabration of 2 amazing remixers ! JLD and Rock!! i love the energy of the remix, i love the groovy electric guitars which elevating it to another a superior level. i love the drums work, i love the lead track , and over all : very enjoayble remix!! we want moreeeee !!!! |
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Occ-San-Geen (Encore500) - arranged by FirefoxReview by LaLa, 17/01/2024 Occ-my-god! What a great uptempo, dancey, staccato-heavy remix! It sounds like a modern chiptune mixed with heavy Italo disco and it really takes me back. Fantastic! |
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Nebulus (Walkthrough Remix Radio Cut) - arranged by Mitch van HaydenReview by Sada, 17/01/2024 I like it a lot ! Surprinsing, evolutive, neverboring remix ! The full ersion is awesome too. |
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Rallye Master (Encore500) - arranged by Romeo KnightReview by LaLa, 15/01/2024 Personally, I think the originalRallye MasterObarski tune is a bit uninspiring (ducks hail of rotten tomatoes thrown his way…), but Romeo Knight makes the most out of the material with a genius idea: make it into a Depeche Mode pastiche! It's spot on! Really well done, the early 80s style is instantly recognizable. |
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Leander - Title (Encore500) - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by LaLa, 15/01/2024 The original one is fairly cinematic, too, so it's a perfect fit for that special electronic-cinematic treatment that only Glyn can provide. He is in full force here commanding a spectrum of instrumentation that several Hollywood music producers would be envious of. Just majestic! |
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Amberstar - Title (Encore500) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by LaLa, 15/01/2024 OMG, that intro sends chills down my spine! A great emotional piece. My only wish is that the vocal was featured more than just in the intro. |
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Myth - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by Divus, 11/01/2024 That's what I call a remix in 2024. Always insert vocals from the opera. One of the best Eivind remixes. |
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Myth - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by LaLa, 10/01/2024 I am going to be a party pooper here and bring this remix down a notch. It sounds great, but it also sounds like you threw everything but the kitchen sink at it, and as a result, artistically it's all over the place, and doesn't sound very cohesive to me. The individual instruments all sound amazing, you made them bring all their fitting articulations to the table, from the trumpet to the solo singer. But. 😁I also felt like I should've kept a live Again, from a purely sonic perspective, the individual sections all sound fantastic. The entire tune is mixed to perfection. But I think it's just trying to cram way too much into 4 and a half minutes. |
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Emerald Mine - arranged by LaLaReview by Oliver Klaewer, 04/01/2024 Thank you for this remix. It's sound-wise pretty close to what I heard when I composed the song on the synth. Absolutely well done. |
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Emerald Mine - arranged by LaLaReview by Tomsk, 31/12/2023 Cracking synth pop remix here, in what is now becoming a bit of a (TM) style for Imre. Nails this tune and takes it into it's respective era, with great attention to detail, and well chosen instruments to complement the original. Everything is here from the original, and the pitch pends are perfection. A solid and varied drum track keeps your toes tapping along the way, and nods to the original SID help remind you of this tunes' origins….However, it's now impossible to listen to the original SID without hearing the vocoder 😊 Another very satisfying remix, well done. |
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Delta (live at The Church for Transmission 64) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by LaLa, 28/12/2023 Yawn, yet another remix of Delta?!?… Just kidding! 😀 I absolutely adore the heavy use of the organ. (Hmm, an organ in The Church? Whoever heard of such a… Oh, I get it! Nice touch, Reyn! 😜) I feel like this could've easily gone double the length, Reyn's improv skills are just that good. |
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Bombo (live at The Church for Transmission 64) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by LaLa, 28/12/2023 Folks, please, keep in mind that the original SID tune is barely over 2 minutes long, and Reyn doesn't even get to the end of his intro before the 3 minute mark in this remix… Reyn's wide spectrum of musical talent is in full display here. Just listen and be in awe, or watch the video of it from the Transmission64 concert and be even more in awe - because this is all played and mixed live! |
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Parallax (live at The Church for Transmission 64) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by LaLa, 28/12/2023 Amazing buildup into a full-blown symphony of sounds. But to me the most favorite part of this remix is the elongated outro - total mic-drop moment, likeReyn is OUT!It sounded absolutely mind-blowing at Transmission64, and still sounds just 🤯! |
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Tiger Mission (liveThe Church for Transmission 64) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by LaLa, 28/12/2023 What a wonderful piano improv over the beat of the original! You can feel it's from the heart… |
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