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R-Type Title (Re-make) - arranged by Tn-1Review by gator, 23/05/2006 An R-Type remix is always welcome, bit this one is kinda bland and a bit uneven. Don't get me wrong, it does have some cool moments but I think you need to re-do the whole track and make the good parts stronger and erase the rest. |
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Metal Generation - arranged by Emre BulsatReview by solo, 21/05/2006 By the way. This reminds me of an Ikari crack screen… Whether thats good or bad… i dunno. BUt ikari had a good few bopping intro tunes. Yours doesnt improve much on that im sorry… Same old same old |
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Alleykat - arranged by Romeo KnightReview by OJ Oscillation, 14/05/2006 the 1st part comes with a synthetic sound which fit the tune quite well, whereat the rhythm is flowing like kinda odd and interesting. after that the break with the windows sound-gimmick prepares the tune for a very solid rock number. romeo pulls the right stunt with his guitar and squeezes the essence out of the original sid with his superb skills. there's nothing more to say then : hold ya nuts and let's rock! |
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Last Ninja II - The Final Battle (loader) - arranged by EcoReview by the_last_ninja, 13/05/2006 For me this track was everyting The Last Ninja stood for, mystical yet powerful. I loved it. Even if there were mixed reviews, for me personally it was really good. |
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Space Harrier (Cooksley vs Bach Mix) - arranged by Karl R PettersenReview by thedownandout, 29/04/2006 I can't understand why this tune just gets average reviews. I think it's awesome, a mix of baroque and rock that rivals the work of Muse and Bach. Put the two together and you have music to accompany you into outer space. Fly away into an LSD dream world… this will augment your emotions and make you feel inspired. |
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Wizball (piano version) - arranged by ChronbergReview by thedownandout, 22/04/2006 This might be played in elevators on a distant planet in years to come. Full of pathos with sweeping segues from one style to another. I'd like to watch the triple Suns of planet Yaro set whilst listening to Chronblom's version of the Wizball theme before I die. |
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1942 (Orchestral) - arranged by Miguel F EttemaReview by ncd, 18/04/2006 Great cover of an old classic. Managed to get hold of the tune the original SID was based on, and the arrangement in this remix is actually better than the original, especially since this cover incorporates the marvelous high-score sub-tune found it the game.My only gripe, and this has been mentioned several times already, is the "synth" sound of some of the instruments. Down one point in technical merit, there. But listening to the arrangement, I'd be hard pressed to find a fault, so a full score in that department. The nostalgia is a dead given. Someone should get this guy in touch with a real orchestra, that would be like christmas, summer holiday and my birthday all at once! Great work, rock solid! |
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Combat Crazy - arranged by Ollas & ZiphoidReview by DHS, 03/04/2006 Pro:I like very much some parts of this remix: it's general "'90s" feeling, the strong orchestral part at the start (it really kicks power out of the loudspeakers), the mastering. Also, percussions (crashes, "rockets", and so on) do a good job to movimentate the track. Cons: "Pauses" like the one at 01:45 don't work good, as they really push down all the hype work done before. Also, i'm not fond of all the Vanguard lead going nuts starting at about 03:28 to the end (while the base is cool). Overall, a very good mix, very well done on the technical side, with enough variations (even if somewhat i feel it to be a little undeveloped, expecially at the end, but maybe it's just me). If this is the "welcome back" after 10 years of inactivity, we can expect great things from Ziphoid in the future 😊 |
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Combat Crazy - arranged by Ollas & ZiphoidReview by gator, 02/04/2006 This is a kinda over-rated track. Sorry, it's just the way I feel. None of it sounds memorable or catchy and it doesn't develop in any interesting or dynamic way. It's actually a bit scattered and random. |
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Rambo (feat. Hanna Kappelin and Larsec) - arranged by Visa RösterReview by LMan, 29/03/2006 Top notch vocals as usual by Visa Röster, and Larsec's style is distinctive in the arrangement. Technically, this piece is flawless.On the other hand, I would really really appreciate if there were some lyrics for the melodies, and I would not mind if it was in english, or in swedish or any other language I don't understand; the point is, lyrics would add a lot of personality and texture to the singing. Without doubt Visa Röster have the finest vocalists in the whole scene, it's a shame all we get to hear from them is "Ooooohs" and "Aaaahs", if you know what I mean. 😊 |
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Fist II (band in the rain - new mixdown) - arranged by TraxerReview by LMan, 29/03/2006 Comparing the new mixdown to the old version, the rain effect has not effectively been turned down at all. In fact, it even sounds more present, with more treble in it.The rain really should be barely audible after the intro, it totally distracts from the outstanding far eastern arrangement. |
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Skate or Die! - arranged by RuinerReview by Terrence Montgomery, 28/03/2006 I was trying to find a remix of the intro tune that was a good approximation of the original. This remix has a nice personal touch of the remixer, but in my opinion, respects the original "feel".Thus, this is my choice. Thank you. |
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Zak McKracken (by Razor and the Scumettes) - arranged by plasm303Review by legion_kreinak, 27/03/2006 I'm a long-time Plasm/Plams303 fan. I've searched high and low to find more songs by said artists, and I stumbled onto this site. Oddly, Zak McKracken was rearranged by him, and it was one of my other favorites to begin with.I stumbled onto the homepage for him listed here and get message of "hello". Nothing more. I remember the site from years ago. I have about 25 songs from Plams303 and would love to hear more, or know if he/she plans to come up with more aural candy like this. If someone would care to e-mail me about it, I'd be greatly appreciated. Great song, download it, 'cause it's 100% worth it. So many others out there, but I can't find half of them anymore - people are missing out! |
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Cybernoid 2 (Pede Cyber Mix) - arranged by DHSReview by xgener8or, 23/03/2006 It's great, and it would be fantastic if the god-awful piano was replaced with some kind of cool "siddy" synth lead. The piano makes me head hurt. Please man, if you are still around, dump the piano and re-release this |
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Sweet - arranged by Marcel DonnéReview by LMan, 23/03/2006 This is surely one of the very best remixes ever released, either at RKO or on any CD or anything else. The 80s synths style is predestined for this emotional SID tune. The background arpeggios softly pad the smooth lead sounds, and the sublte yet driving drums add drama to it all. Certainly a masterpiece and not to be missed. |
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Robocop3 (Gonna get you mad mix) - arranged by MahoneyReview by quinch, 19/03/2006 I'm not sure what to make of this remix; on one hand, individually, the styles employed are good - very good, in fact. But together, they seem to be this… weird, amorphous mass that keeps tripping over itself as it stumbles toward the end. The execution is, as expected, excellent, but I cannot help but think that I would have liked the remix better if the singing, techno, guitar and other "parts" had been placed sequentially, rather than mixed together. |
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Dadelos - arranged by moog (Sebastian Bachliñski)Review by LaLa, 18/03/2006 I really like the original SID by Reyn, it's so emotional, so powerful. So, I was looking forward to this remix.In short: I really like it! The ethno-ambient mood is set from the first note, although I would've prefered a more washed-out piano in the intro. The pulsing, always moving base is lovely. I am a bit disappointed by the muffled lead, in fact, the only reason this remix is not getting the highest rating from me is because of that lead. A Yamaha CS-80 would work perfectly here, hint-hint.😉 But in every regard this remix is as close to perfection as possible, it really carries forward the emotional power of the original. And it's also of perfect length: it doesn't drag on, nor is it too short to get us in the mood. Or, shall I say, in the "moog"… |
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Megasweet - arranged by DJ SkitzReview by LMan, 14/03/2006 There's not enough praise for this remix. No doubt this is among the very best techno remixes ever released at Remix. Kwed. Org. Technically flawless, extremely driving beat, and great synths. If you dig that style, this is a must-listen. |
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Orchestral Sequence - arranged by moog (Sebastian Bachliñski)Review by romeo_knight, 13/03/2006 Yes, I have to admit that this is fantastic. Although it does not cover my preferred sid as well as my preferred style of remixing. But moog just did everything right:First of all he absolutely catched the serene mood of the sid and increased it dramatically. Then the tune gets the dynamic kick it needs when the rhythm section comes in - so a great curve of intensity builds up and comes down in the end again. What I especially like about this is that it feels as epic and emotional as a film score without trying to copy the sound of a real orchestra (what most of the times fails when using samples anyway). Technically flawless. Perfect choice of sounds. Nuff said. 😊 |
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Genloc - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by eliot, 12/03/2006 The original SID was unknown to me… and I guess it will never reach the "most favorites".I think it (the tune or Markus) got lost on the technical aspects… I feel emotions but they do not come out… they are hidden… Why, i can't even guess… Maybe the weather is so depressing and contra-productive for artists. I wish he would've concentrated much more to transport emotions. Why is there this awefull background noise, especially noticeable on the beginning/end of this tune? 😒 |
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Outer space (Sidsational edit) - arranged by Dj BoomblasterReview by odie, 03/03/2006 Well, I was quite surprised to find a second person covering this tune of mine! I was hoping for something which was great that I would listen to time and time again.I found it to be rather repetative and not that well done. Some bad choice notes in this one along with some annoying samples. The main lead tune does attempt to cover some more of the original tune than the Sonic Wanderer "Spaceboost" remix version. I feel that this one was maybe rushed too much and although some sounds are quite atmospheric, the repetativeness and the lack of direction found me listening to this tune less often! |
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Rambo Loader (Rambo's Blue Monday Mix) - arranged by TronReview by the_jinx, 24/02/2006 Really great rendition of this tune..It's so different from the origional SID.. I really like the SID meets New Order idea! |
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Trantor - arranged by Wobbler & LManReview by the_jinx, 24/02/2006 Great sounds.. Also nice vocal parts..I really like the overall feel of this track. The intro is a bit aprart from the rest of the tune though. |
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Kinetik (Starship Remix) - arranged by DeesReview by LMan, 21/02/2006 This is a very sweet synthy tune.But: as with other Dees releases, this lacks some variety. Change an instrument here, add an fx noise there. Introduce additional elements as the tune evolves - and this could shine. Even if it lacks Technical / Artistic / and Nostalgic impression in its current form, it is still very enjoyable to listen to, thus the Orange Smiley. |
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Last Ninja 3 (mind.in.a.box mix) - arranged by Stefan PoissReview by LMan, 20/02/2006 Does the original justice by maintaining the epic, foreboding soundscape. Industrial, electronical goodness combined with a great selection of instruments and the occasional sparkle of raw SID sound. Absolutely faboulous. |
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Last Ninja - Palace Gardens (Loader) - arranged by TonkaReview by cyphax, 19/02/2006 While I hadn't heard the original, after hearing this remix I wondered how it could be true to the original SID. I went ahead and fired up the SID and well, the remix IS true to the original. It's a fantastic SID altogether. But this remix… this remix is something else, something much more. Actually, to put it straight-in-your-face, this is by far my favorite from remix64. What it is exactly, I can't tell but somehow this song gives me lots of energy, and I can't sit still for a second listening to it. Perhaps it's the beat, the right use of SID samples for the leads; it all blends into something very beautiful.For me, it just hits the right spot, and it hasn't lost any of its magic since I first heard it (I'm talking months ago). Again, absolutely my favorite remix/remake! |
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Thing on a Spring (dance remix) - arranged by choscReview by LMan, 16/02/2006 After a nice start, nothing further happens.Overall it's quite entertaining! But the lack of variation, a barely audible hihat section, and wrong melody parts make it drift into the average. |
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Draconus ReMix - arranged by ChabeeReview by Unreal, 15/02/2006 I think it is all time best Draconus remix! Congratulations Chabee! When I heard the other draconus remixes, i never feel the nostalgic, just with your mix! |
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Arkanoid 2k5 - arranged by J RooneyReview by LMan, 15/02/2006 YES! I just love the progressive industrial sound of this one. Touches of Arkanoid in proper doses make it clearly recognisable, yet different from all other Arkarnoid remixes out there. In my opinion this style is very suitable for Galway's famous SID. |
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(The World Needs Another) Comic Bakery - arranged by 7anReview by LMan, 15/02/2006 Very straight forward remix. No miracles on the technical side. But a nice groove, grinding bass and rhythm make this a great dancefloor tune. Now where's a dancefloor when you need one… |
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