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Pinball Dreams (Beatbox Remix) - arranged by Aknotronic

Review by MoonshineFox, 30/07/2018

Following on the intro, I was hesitant to really call it great and was about to give it a lower score than I ultimately did.

The solid 80's tracker-style drums really meshed perfectly with the synths and sounds chosen for the pad, the lead and everything, leading to a piece that is greater than a sum of its parts.

I definitely enjoyed it, and it manages to capture the essence and dream-factor of the original. It could be more engaging and technically complex, but overall I think it was very good work!
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Chuck Rock Theme (REVISITED) - arranged by Lolo from GP

Review by MoonshineFox, 30/07/2018

It's a good remix insomuch as it's professionally put together. I don't find it overly engaging personally however. It's lacking something to make me really jump on it.

I can't tell if it's in the mixing or the arrangement or if it's simply not to my taste, but it feels somewhat bland. (It might also be my lack of nostalgia for the game, as I really never got into the Chuck Rock series).

Overall technically good, mixing is a bit muddy and song is very well arranged.
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Last ninja 3 - Earth (2018 mix) - arranged by Crono

Review by jemym, 24/07/2018

Earth is one of my favorites in the Last Ninja archives. This is a very good rendition of the tune that was much needed. It have enough new to not clone the original, and yet enough old to keep its authenticity allowing me to consider it a 'remaster' as much as a 'remix'.
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Nemesis The Warlock - arranged by SoundLogic

Review by LaLa, 17/07/2018

Opens with a very interesting combination of a choir and rough electronica, and later on it sprinkles it with some cinematic orchestra. It all builds up to a crescendo, which is suddenly interrupted by acoustic guitars. Then it resumes the more bombastic style, but we never really get a resolution out of it. Instead the piece just… ends. I think a bit more cohesion in style would've helped tremendously.
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Last Ninja (Level 5 The Palace) - arranged by SoundLogic

Review by LaLa, 17/07/2018

I am very confused by this remix. Starts out in a very nice, serene oriental style. But that lasts only until about a minute a half when there's an inexplicable change in tone and style to more aggressive electronica. Then I get confused even further when at around 2 minutes the guitars appear. What? Why? By this time the opening oriental style completely disappears in the background. And then all this is capped by the original SID towards the end. Umm, okay…

Overall, this tune has all the hallmarks of a decent production, but the minute-by-minute stylistic changes make my head spin.
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Another World Ending - arranged by Szudi

Review by neglesaks, 14/07/2018

A fair shot at a remix, but just as the tune gets real interesting about the 1m mark, it loses its tone in the latter half where it turns into a jumble of style impressiouns that come and go without adding much to the overall flow. The latter half is in my opinion overshadowed by the beat. This is not a bad composition, however it shows how specific minor variations in the choice of f. x. the level of an instrument can have a major effect on the outcome.
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Another World (End Theme Remix) - arranged by Mano

Review by neglesaks, 14/07/2018

Artistically, this must be one among the best that the Remix community has on offer. It's faithful to the original and shows a creative flair in transforming and adding to it in a way that just hits the spot. Where the original tune was relatively fast-paced, Mano pulls its tempo down significantly and in adding new instruments quite different from the game's original two, manages to produce a varied and rich remix with the insert passages going together well with the main tune with only minor spots that stand out. Well done Mano. (edit: 17/7-2018)
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Rambo Loader - arranged by SHEN LON

Review by mike_c64, 13/07/2018

This track made me create an account here, so that I could comment on this one. There are good tracks and then there are really really good tracks… and then, sometimes, once every third year a track like this shows up. I can listen to this like 15-20 times in a row. It gives me that special feeling every time. Thank you Shen Lon.
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Last Ninja (The Wilderness) - arranged by Cytex

Review by jemym, 13/07/2018

For Last Ninja 1, Last Ninja Wilderness in-game is the most popular, having almost as many remixes as the rest of the tunes combined. In that heavy competition, Cytex remix of Last Ninja is the most authentic while still being a darn good remix. If there was ever a remaster album of Last Ninja where only one remix per tune is picked, this is a good nominee for the 4th track, and that is a honor.
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Cybernoid II - Title (Enhanced) - arranged by MusicWizard

Review by LaLa, 12/07/2018

The notes are there, the arrangement is fairly faithful to the original, but it just sounds flat and emotionless. The electric guitar and the bass are both rather unexciting, for example. Needs more variation, better mixing, more vibrato, more effects… anything to make it sound more exciting.
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Cybernoid II (Lime on 45 Remix) - arranged by Tron

Review by xgener8or, 11/07/2018

70's Disco Space feeling here. Haha. Surprising style and works perfectly. Really well done. Who would have imagined.
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Last Ninja Theme (Filter Cheese Edit) - arranged by Seaweed

Review by xgener8or, 11/07/2018

Same midi as the other yes, AND it was made by me by hand in 1999. Now it is all mangled up.
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Last Ninja The Wilderness (Symphophonic) - arranged by Seaweed

Review by xgener8or, 11/07/2018

Sounds like you murdered my midi from 1999 here. I recognize it even under all these messy samples.
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Last Ninja Theme (Grand Orchestra) - arranged by Seaweed

Review by xgener8or, 11/07/2018

Not pointing fingers here but I think I recognize this midi as the one I made and put out online in 1999. Could be coincidence of course, but I recognize a lot of little details that I did. A bit messy choice of sounds on this also.
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Ace II - arranged by Philip Bak

Review by LaLa, 04/07/2018

I am somewhat conflicted by this remix.

On one hand it has a high level of craftsmanship, showcasing many things (instrumentation, effects, breaks, etc.) modern professional productions tend to have.

On the other hand, it feels to me like an ambitious project that falls short of delivering all the goods, especially when it comes to the arrangement.

For example: awesome intro, it really got me going! But after the quick break at 0:35 it just continues on in the same style - I sort of expected an explosion of sound at that point. In fact, at 0:56 it adds some brass that sounds cheesy to me. But I kept waiting and hoping - until about 1:30 into the tune when I finally realized this just won't evolve any further. Which is a pity.

What's there is unquestionably solid and enjoyable. Its style frequently reminds me of The Alan Parsons Project. But even after listening to it several times, in the back of my mind I just keep wondering: this could've been so much more…
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Battle Squadron - arranged by Ron Klaren

Review by alexh, 04/07/2018

IMO This is the best remix of Battle Squadron. Like the best remixes it keeps the timing and spirit of the original samples and beat.
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Gods - Into the Wonderful (2018 Edit) - arranged by Andreaux

Review by RETR-O-MAT, 01/07/2018

We found this to be so good we had to feature this song on our Youtube channel 😊
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Albedo - arranged by MRT

Review by RETR-O-MAT, 01/07/2018

We found this to be so good we had to feature this song on our Youtube channel 😊
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Commando High Score - arranged by FastLoaders

Review by RETR-O-MAT, 01/07/2018

We found this to be so good we had to feature this song on our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/watch? v=uJVkKIRVWfI hope you are ok with that!
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Sidology Episode 3 - arranged by machinae supremacy

Review by Fozzee69, 30/06/2018

This is the best by far! These guys have nailed it! Every single tune just screams commodore 64!!! Monty is my favourite though!!! AMAZING!!!
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Zoids - arranged by Johan Andersson

Review by Commoflage, 27/06/2018

Johan Andersson brings Zoids to an all new place! It's rockin', it's funky, it's groovy and it's freaking awesome! Bang your head to this!
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Panther - arranged by Boz

Review by firefly c64, 15/06/2018

It's a song of power. Get out of my way until we get shot down. Everyone will die, lose everything, but until then we sing.
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Comic Frame - arranged by Hazel

Review by firefly c64, 14/06/2018

This should be the opening song for any party. Kudos Hazel and keep up the really good work. This is awesome.
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Chimera Subtune 2 (Vanguard Ahoy Mix) - arranged by Boz

Review by pornkilla, 07/06/2018

Sounds great and I really love this tune. Perfect, stunning, SWEET! This was a main ringtone in my smartphone for a long time.
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Commando High Score - arranged by FastLoaders

Review by TbB, 21/05/2018

Nice arrangement and good sound!!! Keep up the good work!! C64 music is timeless music!
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Delta (Subtune 12 - Metal Version) - arranged by XxDUSTYxX

Review by Breadbox Bill, 20/05/2018

An energetic, heavy Remix that leaves me wanting more! Dusty shows remarkable technical skills (1:04 or 3:38 are insanely good!) Awesome guitar tone, amazing bass, great drums, and badass solos! Enough said!
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Dixie Bits (country punk edition) - arranged by NecroPolo

Review by Johnshearing, 13/05/2018

Music from Gilligan's Gold, Kong Strikes Back and Super Pipeline, awesome stuff. Plus one tune I don't recognise! Seamless segues between the tunes as well.
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Ghouls and Ghosts - arranged by FastLoaders

Review by symbols, 08/05/2018

It's like Mike Oldfield with Heavy Rock! Fastloaders do it again with their rocking skills. Bit short tho.
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Endtheme Remix - arranged by pinozulpo

Review by Umpa, 07/05/2018

Do you have a longer version? Its just a little too short. Just getting in to it and it ends.
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Last Mission - arranged by MRT

Review by allannoe, 04/05/2018

Didn't play the game AFAIK… didn't recognize the tune… but MAN… what a tune!!… pure genius from 2min17sec and forward… the winning ingredient to me is the excellent bass track… in fact the tune has grown to become one of my all time favorites

Ten thumps up from me…
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