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Thundercats (Nervous Gattuso Edit) - arranged by N-JOYReview by Arcade4ever, 16/10/2011 Absolutely the best version and remix of Thundercats so far (Reviewed 2011)Played it some years ago in a club, very danceable and many persons asked me about this tune |
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Green Beret (live at The Church) - arranged by Reyn OuwehandReview by Arcade4ever, 16/10/2011 One of the best C64 Remixes I've ever noticed.The instruments are great, the song could be a ballade from Metallica, the technical quality is awesome and the tune is unforgettable. The sound gives a feeling about the tension before the battle of green beret, more as the original tune could ever do. One of my everlasting favourite C64 remix |
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Ocean Loader 3 (21st Century SID Remix) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by CookieMonster64, 06/10/2011 Like those before me, (LaLa and Iconoclast), I didn't get this the first or second time through. There's a lot going on in this remix and you don't hear it all at once. Now, I can't stop listening to see if there's more in there I still haven't heard. I wasn't old enough to have heard the original playing on a C64 and discovered it about 5 years ago. Love the original and Love this! |
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Ocean Loader 3 (Cinematic remix) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by CookieMonster64, 06/10/2011 Listening to this version after Peters other Ocean Loader remix really brings out the contrast between the two. This remix oozes emotion and feeling in the arrangement. I love the different tempos and the highs and lows. LaLa said itA Masterful Arrangementand 3 straight reds from me. |
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Ocean Loader 3 (21st Century SID Remix) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by LaLa, 02/10/2011 It's always a pleasure to hear remixes done by the authors of the original SIDs, and this one is no exception.I'll be honest, I was a little apprehensive when listening to this remix the first time, but once I've read Peter's comments on this remix it suddenly made sense to me: the monophonic instruments, the arpeggios, the analogue warmth - all of it. Oh, and I absolutely love the drums on this one! Well done, sir, and thank you for this gem! |
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Ocean Loader 3 (Cinematic remix) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by LaLa, 02/10/2011 This has always been my most favorite Ocean loader and hearing it in an orchestral interpretation by the original author himself is really special.The arrangement is masterful, the slowed down tempo really fits the grand orchestra sounds. Just wonderful, wonderful stuff. Thank you! |
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Last Ninja 2 The Office Loader - arranged by TNTReview by K8-bit, 26/09/2011 I like this a lot, mainly because I loved the original tune (and all the nostalgia associated with it!) but also because this arrangement reminds me ofNetrunnerby Tim Wright (Cold Storage) which was one of the notable original music pieces in Wipeout 2097Thank you |
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Newcomer (Symphonic Rework) - arranged by VincenzoReview by NecroPolo, 13/09/2011 If you never played the game, the original SID may not ring the bell that much but having the old memories and countless hours spent inThe Islandback in the time, this remix stimulates the right nerve. Well executed orchestral work reflects the feel of the game. Vincenzo's XXI. Century skills and ears enhanced and refined the old intro tune into an awesome movie-style monumental entrée. The game itself is one of the longest C64 RPGs ever created, in two levels: one for the gameplay and one for the development curve that is around 20 years (!) in the making http://www. newcomer. hu/ This remix is a wonderful tribute. Standing ovation from me! |
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Basics of Love (feat. Makke) - arranged by moog (Sebastian Bachliñski)Review by Kite, 02/09/2011 When i listen to this song the feel of funky-jazz, nostalgia and late nights programming on the C64 always rush to my head. Sebastian vocals mix perfectly well with the mood and really makes this song stand out.Perfect C64 remix! |
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Parallax (Train to Parallax mix) - arranged by Aki KivelaReview by guru512, 13/08/2011 I bet I have listened to this remix a hundred times already. There are no wrong notes in the melody as somebody suggested, certainly none that would hurt my delicate ears.This remix creates a very nice brooding atmosphere. I really like the arpeggios (or whatever that is called) in the 2nd and 3rd voice melody. At 2:44 the main melody starts with a nice flute. The whole composition is so good it nearly brings tears to my eyes. I especially like the way he uses the bassline and drums to make this song so powerful, when he weaves parts without bassline and drums and then at 4:39 the bass and drums kick in again. Very powerful and well done! |
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Monty on the Run (Monty Gets Orchestrated 2011) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by LaLa, 08/08/2011 I really like C64 Orchestra's version of Monty from their albumRUN 10, so I was looking forward to listen to this one. I was not disappointed at all. I was not disappointed despite the fact that this is not a pureorchestral version. Luckily, all the additional drums and synths that appear in this version really work to its advantage. Its style cannot really be summed up, so let's just say it's eclectic. If you're looking for pop-orchestral a la Rondo Veneziano - it's in here. If you're looking for a Hammond-organ-heavy 70s prog rock - it's in here in the middle section. My only complaint here is the somewhat flat mixing. It needs a bit more oomph, a bit fuller sound. Okay, I do have another complaint, too: sometimes the tempo changes are a bit abrupt. And the instruments (like guitars) sound too synthetic. Well, that was 3 complaints, but whatever… All in all, quite a trip, quite an effort, quite a remix! |
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Green Beret (The Simple Mix) - arranged by MordiReview by K8-bit, 02/08/2011 Understated, laid back, sweet, lush.Four words to start with describing this piece that I'm so glad Mordi decided to release after tantalising in the forum Now I have a special soft spot for this original piece from Martin Galway, but that doesent mean I automatically love every arrangement, there arent many out there that I can confess to really liking. This, by approaching the piece from a different angle - smoother, slower, less frenetic than the original - it appeals for different reasons. Mordi's decision to stick with the wibbles/noteplex's in the tune is a good one, it anchors the piece to the original in a warm nostalgic way I appreciate. The melody is intact, with an added underlying harmony that reminds me a bit of the dual-melodies in the Wizball highscore. Added arpeggios give it an ethereal lift that think adds a lot too. A relaxing nostalgic listening pleasure, thank you Mordi |
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The Last Ninja Legends - arranged by Mr.E.Review by K8-bit, 02/08/2011 For the most part I really like this, it tugs at the nostalgia strings in a couple of ways. Obviously its covering some of the most famous C64 soundtracks ever, but also the instrumentation and arrangement has a very Amiga-ish approach.Normally, I have very little time for UNZ type remixes, but this one appealed. Its a bit long in places, also not enough variety in the instrumentation in the long to sustain proper interest. Some progression instrumentwise, or some filtering on the *very* amiga like chords would have given it more depth I felt. However, as an arrangement based on its nostalgic value, its melding of the themes, and the technical accuracy of the very distinct melodies - excellent. |
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Monty on the Run (Monty Gets Orchestrated 2011) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Poppykuk, 31/07/2011 AM new to site but have always loved this tune - takes me straight back to the 80's! Have listeren to other Monty's this is the best remix out there! |
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Last Ninja 2 - The Mansion (ingame) - arranged by Puffy64Review by DjCzyszy, 24/06/2011 I think this is a very well composed and arranged metal interpretation of one of my favourite C64 tunes, but unfortunately muddy mastering, overcompressed lo-fi drum sounds and horrible sound quality don't satisfy my ears. |
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Shadowfire (first attempt) - arranged by CanvasReview by bitmage, 18/06/2011 An energetic version of Shadowfire - speedy and excellently flowing. Thanks for the very nicely played main melody. Even more plus is the fantastic part like the refrain at 1:22 - 1:50The downside part is the bass-line in the most important riff, played at 0:40-0:53. The bass - which is of high importance here - is not at all pronounced. Don't take me wrong - it's still very good, but my rating would have been Excellentif that riff would be better. All in all I feel very at home with this tune. Thanks so much for it. Christian |
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Last Ninja 2 (Central Park Guitar Remix) - arranged by Richard BraithwaiteReview by K8-bit, 17/06/2011 I would sum up a review of this track that I only hear recently from a random play on slayradio thusly:This is how I imagine Matt Gray wanted the original piece to sound. Fantastic. Also an example of where the use of the real C64 sound (by which I mean SID sounds) works to create a truly nostalgic fusion of retro and timeless instrumentation. |
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Tusker (Into the Heart of Darkness ft. Anna Black) - arranged by K8-bitReview by ethan_thorn, 30/05/2011 I don't know what to say other then very bloody awesome i love this track if this is not in your list of best C64 remixes then it should. |
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Tusker (Into the Heart of Darkness ft. Anna Black) - arranged by K8-bitReview by putzi, 30/05/2011 Technical: mixage is brilliant, EQ is especially rockish, overall soundscape is tight but not drowned at all: perfect.Artistry: this is one of the few remixes where you get both the original bits and more stuff added by the remixer. I recognise Matt Gray's bassy synth sound and at the same time it is Kate's rock-sound like in the earlier City Bomber-remix. A rare blend of artistry and nostalgia. Anna's narration supports the adventure-idea of the whole track which lets you forget that it is 8 minutes long! Nostalgia: yes, it is a remix of an original SID by Matt Gray. And more! Some SID-bits at 2:19 which then fade into the rock-sound: very cool, I love this part. |
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Double Density Commercial (In-Da-80s-Mix) - arranged by AmokReview by putzi, 30/05/2011 technical: some too strongly seperated channels or compressor too strong (when the base-drum kicks in from 0:58 to 1:14). Bass far too loud (I recommend Lagerfeldt's R-Type-remix as technical reference on a perfect mix), while synth-line drowned by the bass. The synths are very sweet sounding and well chosen.Artistry: true to the original. Nostalgia: close to what I imagine when listening to the original SID-tune, so perfect nostalgia here. |
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Speedball - arranged by Tyranoid vs Michael StrongstreamReview by Ratty, 18/05/2011 I think this track is getting alot of bad press here for whatever reason.I play this track sometimes in clubs in England and people love it - simple as that. It's also part of my workout set. Yeah it's somewhat cliche'd but they do it well and obey the rules of the genre. And while the granular ratings of it's Technical Merit, Artistry and Nostalgia don't add up to top marks, on the whole this tune ROCKS and I love it! |
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Thanatos (dragon's dream mix) - arranged by Martin DoddReview by NecroPolo, 13/05/2011 As Hubbard often admitted, he loved to enter Jarre-land quite often to get inspiration from the synth wizard and adopting the pioneering spirit he created wonderful SIDs.Because of that, Hubbard's tunes in Jarre-isque soundscapes feel to be extremely natural and smooth. Add musical finesse, attention of details and one step beyond the originalway of thinking that expands the great base further and spice with classic warm Oxygene synth sounds = you get one of the nicest remixes this year. For a subjective note, this is my most fav Thanatos remix to date. |
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Firelord - Symphonic - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by Ryrynz, 06/05/2011 While the samples are outdated now the overall flow of this is perfect. Personally I feel that this tune should be regarded as a masterpiece, it really does need a proper orchestral version done live to do it justice! |
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Trash Course Remix - arranged by CZ TunesReview by Mr P., 17/04/2011 -By and large, it's quite a solid remix, but lacking some creative touchesto really stick out. Oh yeah, I love the tune. But my liking stems basically from the original SID and not this remake. While being good enough to bring back some nostalgic feelings, it does little to enhance the original. The instruments could have been chosen better, especially the leads which sound fairly dull and feeble to me (I would even prefer those of the original). The drums are decent, however, and the beat pattern is slightly more varied, which is a good thing. The intro part is a great additon, too, and the outro rounds it all off nicely. You can also notice some added effects that give the tune a bit more depth. These are all on the positive side. The structure of the remix follows a traditional pattern without any surprise, but that's okay with me. Mixing is up to CZ standards, too. Quite strangely, the connective parts (bridges) somehow just sound better and more pronounced in the original. An even bigger problem is that the remix totally lacks any kind of climax! From 2:40, for example, you would expect things to rev up a little, but all you get is the repeat of the 1:20-1:50 passage… It's also disappointing to realize that the higher-pitched variation of the melody line (from 3:05 to 3:20 in the original SID) is totally left out, for who know why. Another possible solution to this flatness could have been the inclusion of lines from subtune 5 of the SID (0:47 to 1:30). That would have made a pretty nice and dynamic finish for sure. So, to sum up, it's a good remix but nothing special or brilliant. There is so much unfulfilled potential in this tune that I would love to see either CZ tunes or anyone else give it another try. For I believe this SID could be turned into a powerful hit by adding new instruments, tempo changes, melodic variations or other such ideas. But without them, unfortunately, it just goes along smoothly for that 3 and a half minutes, and although sounding quite fine, it never really kicks in. I can't help but feel that I've been left a bit unsatisfied, mainly because the remix doesn't show many signs of extra inspiration or vigour compared to the original. And that's exactly what Makke called too by the numbersin his shout. Anyway, I must thank CZ tunes for digging this one out, as it is the only remix of this great SID tune here. Yet, for the above mentioned reasons I can't give it any better than a Goodoverall rating. |
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AIDS Trouble - arranged by rambonesReview by Mr P., 03/04/2011 -Firstly, let me tell you that I regard it as a quality remix. Since I love the original SID, I was happy to find it here on RKO. The tempo is a 1:1 copy, and the instruments are chosen well to give the tune rich and polished sound, both resembling and enhancing the original. It's a pleasure to listen to right from the beginning. There are no mind-blowing new ideas, but it does the work pretty well, so why complain? The nostalgic feeling is right there with you throughout the tune, although some of the effects after 2:20 just don't suit the atmosphere and sound rather dissonant. Oh, and one thing I really miss from the remix is the powerful tempo change in the original SID (from 1:10 to 1:25) which is not re-created well enough here, although a new drumbeat pattern does come into play, adding some variety to the bassline. The ending is a bit hasty; it would have deserved a smoother fade-out or some kind of other finish. But even with these minor issues, it is an awesome piece of music and one of my personal favourites. Were it not for those out-of-place sound effects and the omission of that great 15-second up-tempo part of the original, I would surely have given this remix an 'outstanding' overall rating. It came close, nonetheless, and it's a real gem of the genre for sure. Well done! |
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The Impossible Mission Story - arranged by Talking Air CommandoReview by LaLa, 02/04/2011 This appearing on April Fools' Day on RKO, I was a bit skeptical, but it's actually a nice, grandiose ~15min epic featuring speech samples from Impossible Mission (and more). Just don't expect a level of Hans Zimmer or John Williams from it: neither the samples, nor the arrangement is up-to-par.But nice touch with the Mission: Impossiblereference towards the end. 😉 |
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Commando (Sound of SceneSat Edit) - arranged by FirestormReview by ulfepulf, 26/03/2011 This is great! The effort alone is worth the red face. You obviously know what you're doing, e. g. the winds/strings alternation, the placement of the string runs, and stuff such as the breakbeat begins halfway into thechorusaround 2:29. Most people would have run it from 2:24. Things like that's cool as hell! Btw: Eftos is having his period |
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Cauldron (Drumstep will chew your lips off mix) - arranged by InfamousReview by OJ Oscillation, 26/03/2011 another grime style here. hmmm, how does it feel?all in one the style is done well, but the synth lead line is set to double speed. perhaps using it at normal/half speed with dub fx would have done more impact otherwise there isnt much cauldron feeling (i think) left to the original (i remember the slow groove of this cool tune). somehow this rmx doesn't get to the core of the tune. so i consider this rmx as an experimental work. in the end: give it several tries to experience another point of view to this theme. |
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Cauldron II (The Witch Who Stepped in Dub) - arranged by HazelReview by OJ Oscillation, 26/03/2011 this is making megrime i'm not very touched with the grime genre, but this one takes it definitely there. cool wobbling bassline, slow beats and a well defined recognition of cauldron theme in there. but there's one thing that bothers me: the mixdown. too harsh top loops and touched too much distortion in most instruments. (yeah, i know, this pushes up the energy of the tune, makes it more allert attention). but for me, a bit calmer selection of some channel tracks would have been more attractional for me, keeping it more interesting. after all this mix is a really good attempt. thank you for your vision/input of dubstep/grime mr. hazel. |
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The Last Ninja - Level1- guitar cover - arranged by PthomiReview by Grarfloup, 25/03/2011 The guitar play is really good imho (even if I don't play guitar), and very fast.Even if the production is demo-like, it is really a good work. With a good production it would simply be awesome Long live to C64 metal! m/ |
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