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Tristesse - arranged by Mordi

Review by Alucard, 01/04/2013

This one is difficult to jugde… Technically, this is top notch. In interpretation, use of instrumentation, executing them the right way and mixing them together. Even the clear and transparent production adds up to it. Personally, for my taste it is too much stuffed with this wahwahish flanging lead synth. A little bit less of it here and there would have added greatly to the atmosphere of the song. Although the music isnt really my side of town, i admit that to judge this song fairly i have to put back my personal taste and rely on the overall outstanding technichal part instead. And for that alone, you get the top notch. I hereby confess i listened to a bunch of Mordi RMXes now and if there is a clearer contestant to ROTY i havent found him yet… 😉
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Cooperation Demo (Peter W RMX) - arranged by Peter W

Review by Alucard, 01/04/2013

This is the reason i subscribed on this site here! I am not a remixer, just a humble user listening to some great music here.

The intro doesnt keep up with the part that begins after it. A little more precision in timing would have been nice. But thats criticism on a high level…comes outta my boxes juicy as hell… and the female spoken parts should have been extended in the rest of the RMX!

This piece made me tap my toes in rhythm. Great work on the dominant drums, extremely spacy feeling with the synths.

Two minutes into the remix the really outstanding part begins… those out of this world intergalactic synths made me feel like i am dancing between the stars… pure eargasm.

I am writing as a humble listener and i enjoyed your work. Great stuff. Thumbs up!
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Training (Kicks with a punch Remix) - arranged by AcidBlock

Review by LaLa, 16/03/2013

Finally, a remix of this underrated JCH tune! The kick drum has such a punch, it hurt my stomach even thru the headphones! In a good way! 😊

The raspy lead instrument is a bit off-putting. I am not a fan of the arrangement, either, maybe I need to listen to it more to appreciate it.

BTW, did I mention I love the punch of its kickass kick? 😊
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Coloris - daXX Remix - arranged by daXX offline

Review by Ryrynz, 01/03/2013

Melody lead is crap? I don't think so! I'm pretty picky about such things and I feel it suits quite well. There is no denying that the background beat effects are what makes this tune, so punchy, invoking and interesting.

One of my favorite Daxx tunes right beyond his Lotus remixes and Paranoimia. The last minute's synth reminds me a bit of Flashback in some ways which is nice. I think with some tweaking this tune could be amazing but what it is right now I still consider to be top notch, I do wish it had a bit more clarity though,

Daxx, any chance of getting something a little less compressed and in a high bitrate? I want a V2!
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Ocean Loader 2 - arranged by Mordi

Review by Ryrynz, 27/02/2013

I love how this remix progresses it really brings you into the song! Totally mellow but powerful too.

This does the SID proud, it's the best Ocean loader remix so far, yes you have topped Instant Remedy with this one.

I love that it's over 5 minutes long too! And that progression at 3.45,, OMG.

Chick chick chick… CHICK AHHH.
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Outrun (Splash Wave daXX Remix) - arranged by daXX offline

Review by AdSalusNonAptus, 15/02/2013

This is even better than dubstep commando, brilliant sound, catchy and nice to your mind and your ears (mostly). However there is this problem again - wrong notes and modified harmonies. The latter is propably a matter of taste and its the choice of the author. A more faithful realization would do your tracks some good though.
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Green Beret (Chillout ReMix) - arranged by PowerTrace

Review by LaLa, 14/02/2013

I have just rediscovered this remix (2016 Feb), and man, it totally captivates me! It's been playing on a loop inside my head for days now. The production is topnotch, and it is deeply emotional on many levels. And Zilog is right: there's something Jarre-ish about this remix: that dreamy piano is definitely Metamorphosis.
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Outrun Europe Levels Extended Euromix - arranged by Phekkis

Review by LaLa, 03/02/2013

I really dig the space disco style of this remix. This is also definitely better mixed than the 1st version you submitted to RKO.

My most favorite part of this remix is 3:07-3:21 (which also gets repeated a few times later), that chord progressions is spot on.

Maybe the drums could be stronger, I think the snares are especially weak.

I like the arrangement overall, it doesn't get boring at all despite its length. The more I listen to this, the more I like it!
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A Trace of Space - arranged by Mordi

Review by drm, 01/02/2013

Why do I like this track?

Well it ticks all the right boxes for me in what an electronic piece of music should sound like.

First off there is the lead - it has not been programmed to sound flat and lifeless - it's got a lot of expression in there. The little frills also add character to the lead.

The chords in this track are interesting too and make the hairs on the back of my neck stand up! This remix also has a nod to it's roots by having the 8 bit sounding staccato arp sound running throughout the remix and I like the way it's developed in the fade out - something most remixers would probably have overlooked by just letting it run and fade. I also think this is an outstanding track in that it manages to marry the sound of Jarre and Vangelis in just 3m:22sec. In fact when I first heard the beta release of this I thought Mordi had found an unreleased bootleg Vangelis track!

Well done Mordi I hope one day I can do a remix as good as this one. This is staying on my MP3 player and best of all it was free!!
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Lightforce 2004 - arranged by Darren Lambourne

Review by Ryrynz, 09/01/2013

This works so well, it's an amazing tune and all the instruments work perfectly together. I wish it had a bit more clarity and a higher bitrate but I can't complain. One of my favorite remixes, totally hoping for a V2.
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Dune intro remix - arranged by AmiGamer

Review by Kyusawamura, 23/12/2012

I never played the Amiga but I remember the PC music quite well and the percussion brought me back to the burning sands of Arrakis. ♥ Also, unlike jason_starck I love the Arabian arrangements.

There's something I'm not really okay with though, and it's the many times you repeat each section. It gets to be a little repetitive.
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Turrican II (Concerto For Laser And Enemies Enhanced Mix) - arranged by Peter W

Review by Ryrynz, 22/12/2012

I love how upbeat this is, such great instrument choices overall really making this tune sound modern.
I know Hülsbeck himself has remixed this a few times but I actually prefer this over any his own remixes so that's saying something.
It's more a beautiful enhancement of the original more than a remix and for that reason it's my favourite Concerto on this site.
A few improvements could be made however, the drums at 0.10 being a tad too light and the back beat a tad too heavy this would bring it a little more in line with the original if keeping with enhancing it rather than remixing, the original feels less bogged down but otherwise I love it.
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Master of the Lamps (Intro) - arranged by Seaweed

Review by Kyusawamura, 19/12/2012

I agree with LaLa and NecroPolo on quite a handful of notes being out of place, but as a person who appreciates contemporary music and strange harmonies, that's precisely what I find charming about this. I hope those strange notes were intentional, because they produce quite the tension, and that's something to put to good use. If they were a mistake… I have some bad news for you…
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Boot Up (Lotus Turbo Challenge 2 Theme) - arranged by AfterWire

Review by DigitalFX, 17/12/2012

I am a sucker for guitar solos. This one has a great clear lead guitar sound. I loved the original song/game, but this remix fits my likes perfectly. For me, it is the ideal remix. Enough 'poetic license' is taken without removing the nostalgic link.
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Captured - arranged by Monty

Review by WilliamZ, 03/12/2012

Long time Capture player, so I've listened a lot to this music in original form. Monty, you have taken a classic composition and made it into something really special. It has a BIG and unusual sound, keeping the original intentions by the composer. The tune in one of top 5 on Remix. Keep up this awesome work. I hope to listen to more restored Greve Graphics classics in the future.
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Gianas Sister Is Born - arranged by Verge

Review by Kyusawamura, 25/11/2012

I felt something jump in me when I heard Giana Sisters' main melody play~ The leads were a bit behind the padding and all, but it still kept me all cool and wide awake. 😃

I'd say listen to all criticism and use the negative votes to your advantage: 3 IMO you did it great but you can always get better ;D
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Dope - arranged by Al

Review by Kyusawamura, 25/11/2012

I'm going to be honest with you and say that I didn't really like the fact that you used some of FL Studio's default instruments (BooBass and some of the drums including the crash cymbal from the Legacy samples) but the rest of all is impeccable. The earlier two are the only details I would point at, the rest, I'm speechless.

Great job! ♥
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Void (unlooped) - arranged by Vip

Review by Kyusawamura, 25/11/2012

I liked it very much from the beginning. It reminded me of quite the collection of MOD/XM/S3M/IT songs I had started a few years ago, they were all from the 90's and preferably around '95.

What I did notice was that the main instruments lacked some stereo image, and then the clicks, along with what omoroca said about the excessive reverb. Even so, the lack of stereo image was also one thing to remind me of these particularly heart-warming and nostalgic Modules I had first mentioned.

Unlike hbasm, I would have loved a long loop of this one.

Keep it up~! ♥
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Turrican 2 - I FART IN TURRICANS GENERAL DIRECTION - arranged by ScareCrow

Review by Ryrynz, 11/11/2012

I think this is one of those remixes you're either going to love/like or hate, personally upon listening to it for a bit I couldn't help but grin, the first few seconds give you a good idea of what's to come.

This remix is an audacious cacophony of sound effects as such it's not your typical remix. All caution is thrown to the wind in this all out fart fest which I feel from 0.50 really starts to shine, LOL.
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Crazy Comets (BITLite Invintro) - arranged by Sonic Wanderer

Review by Comajim, 03/11/2012

Really catchy and groovy remix!! Love it! (but too short!)

Really catchy and groovy remix!! Love it! (but too short!)
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Turrican 2: Freedom - Western Remix - arranged by AmiGamer

Review by Isacco1975, 14/10/2012

Sorry for my awful english first.

This is a curious remix… A great piece of great techical stuff, very original idea…

I never imagine this song in a western contest…

Good work. Outstanding interpretation, clean mixing. A pleasure to listen many times😊 GET IT
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Odyssey Part 5 New Trance Mix - arranged by Isacco Garcia Peveri

Review by zzr, 12/10/2012

Since i'm a big fan of the Odyssey soundtrack, i decided to do my first review on this song. So lets get started.

First off, i find it pretty hard to remix this songs, theyre dense stuff, unlike a lot of much more simple old amiga tunes. props to this remixer for doing this track, and doing it well!

in detail:

Technical impression:

the only flaw i see is the mixing. sometimes its a bit more muddy than it could be, not clearly seperating all the instruments from each other. Leading me to a yellow smiley and the urge to look out for future remixes of this artist wich will surely become more experienced with this.

Artistic impression:

The song is surely well made with a lot of different instruments and fx, wich just suit it very well. From that i see the artist is someone who does music already for a longer time and knows how to place his stuff to make and/or keep the song interesting. Variation keeps coming, while still being on the run, in a solid trancy way. Red smiley for all the nice stuff in this song and the pretty flawless arrangement of all that.

Nostalgia:

Since its a Trance remix, it loses out a bit of the originals relaxing arrangement. Makes up for this with having a solid beatline wich pushes you forward through the track. Orange for that, and for being still very remarkable in comparison to the original Song.

Overall, i actually prefer this version of the odyssey5 from the one made by daXX. thats pretty much why i decided to put my very first review on this track.

Get it, and enjoy it😊

regards.
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CyberPunks - Level 1 - arranged by Infamous

Review by FuzzyDweeb, 08/10/2012

Great effort and love the trance style remix - well done!

Nice slow build and layering take me nicely back to the original Amiga version.

Adrian Cummings
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Prehistorik - Honky Tonk Dumb Drum - arranged by ScareCrow

Review by Isacco1975, 04/10/2012

Too many bass frequencies. This ruins the entire mixdown! Really a pity, track anyway is not bad.
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Amberstar - Mysty Orc Fanfares - arranged by Zzr

Review by dayta, 04/10/2012

Here we go

Zzr used Buzz as far as i know and im glad people do that. the music is build from scratch and sounds nostalgic. no harmony errors were done and the mastering (or lets call it leveling the channels) is nice and smooth. it could be a little faster for my taste but not everything can be at 2million bpm i actualy enjoy this tune more then the orginal for the moment good work as allways
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The house Jack built (Ping-Pong version) - arranged by Chronberg

Review by Azulene31, 27/09/2012

Vraiment tres joli, c'est fantastique, felicitation, quel travail, ce mec est un genie.

vraiment tres joli, c'est fantastique, felicitation, quel travail, ce mec est un genie

vraiment tres joli, c'est fantastique, felicitation, quel travail, ce mec est un genie

vraiment tres joli, c'est fantastique, felicitation, quel travail, ce mec est un genie
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Stormlord (Cinematic RMX) - arranged by Nicklas Schmidt

Review by LaLa, 14/09/2012

This remix doesn't really tell a story, and thus, it doesn't feel epic. I think the root of the problem is that it's lacking in the arrangement department - it feels like a bunch of (otherwise excellent) symphonic samples were stitched together without much thought. There's no cohesion and it's short on emotions - it just doesn't seem to have its act together. To me the highlight of this remix is the quieter part of 1:32-1:47. There are plenty of emotions in those 15 seconds. The part between 2:34 and 3:05 also shows promise, although I think the buildup is architected somewhat haphazardly and thus, it also feels incomplete. Much like the entire remix which ends abruptly not long after that. Symphonic arrangements are a tough cookie, this remix makes an admirable attempt at it, but ultimately, it falls short. The samples are great, the mix is pretty good, the instruments are well-chosen - but it needs a better arrangement.
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Krakout - arranged by SIDrip Alliance

Review by LaLa, 23/07/2012

Here's what I really like about this remix: its pace. It's madly fast - just like the original!

Here's the second thing I really like about this remix: it's live (mostly). In fact, it's -a-live: you can taste that it's people playing great music for people who are willing to listen.

Here's what I don't like about this remix: the mix sounds a bit overcompressed to me. Maybe because the chords played by the synth seemingly disappear behind a metal cage. But in general I feel its flavor is suppressed a bit too much.

And again, here's what I really like about this remix: its fast pace! It's just mad, crazy - it's wonderful!
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Soulless - arranged by K8-bit

Review by nettuno, 22/07/2012

Excellent my friend: you know one thing or two about music composing that someone other must learn quickly. The melody is complex, rich, various and delightful. Good the instruments choice, good the quantization and all of the rest: I was enchanted from the start, to the end of the music piece. Well, now I will look for yours others pieces, hoping they be of same quality. Thank you very much.
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Krakout - arranged by SIDrip Alliance

Review by nettuno, 22/07/2012

Where can I start? Surely this song give some emotions. Hate, anger, nuisance, of course negative emotions, but intense.

There's no particular technic: some notes entered into a sequencer, and few ideas (but confused) about the result. Okay, this song don't like me absolutely, maybe this is clear, but don't like me ABSOLUTELY… this is a great result, negative, but great 😉
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