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Wings Of Fury - arranged by JPHReview by wwwwolf, 23/11/2003 Oooo.It's short, yeah, but it's *short and sweet*. =) Helicopters and gunfire, and electric guitar melodies… almost kicks most of the power metal bands out of the charts! This is just *epic*! Great work. No idea about the nostalgic value. I don't care. This thing rules even without nostalgy. Yet, since it reminds me of SID arpeggios, I have to give *some* score =) |
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C64 Medley - arranged by GZILLAReview by bar, 23/11/2003 This remix is not so bad! It has some Tangerine Dream echoes, and sounds quite good. I don't like only the Commando section, but the whole work deserves some consideration. |
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Last V8 - arranged by o2Review by chak, 23/11/2003 Damn… I wrote 5 sentences and while doing a research on other Last V8 songs, my whole written stuff is gone. That sucks… So here only my short point of views:First minute cool sounds, maybe a little out of rythm. Then the song starts sounding like old (mid. 80's) Vangelis / Jean Michele Jarre (both great musicans). I miss the drive, speed, power and feeling that the Original give to the listener with just 3 voices. This remix is a little too much, resulting in sound sludge. At 2:23 the brake sounds like the composer didn't really had the delight anymore? This mix couldn't convince me to like the remix of Kent Walldén from the year 2000 more 😉 |
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Zak McKracken (by Razor and the Scumettes) - arranged by plasm303Review by chak, 23/11/2003 My absolut respect in that work! I like how you handle those guitariffs. Even that I would never had played so far with Zak to find this tape you're talking about 😉Great work! |
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Hardcore Hubbard Mix - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by ianni, 22/11/2003 Another great remix of Hubbard's music by Jogeir Liljedahl! Unfortunately, it appears this is the only mp3 song of Jogeir Liljedahl at this remix site. Jogeir Liljedahl's other remixes (like the intro to RFB-II) are even more awesome! I have both his CD's and they truly great to listen to! |
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Thrust (Standfast Remix) - arranged by Philip BakReview by ianni, 22/11/2003 Phil Bak's version of R. Hubbard's Thrust is quite different and yet still addictive to listen to. The Operatic voices are most complementory for this version of Thrust. Another remix you can listen to dozens of times! Excellent job Phil! |
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Great Giana Sisters (PTTM Distortion Remix) - arranged by Sonic WandererReview by ianni, 22/11/2003 This is my first review on any song and I had to simply write one before I bust! A simply awesome remix of the Great Giana Sisters, probably the best! I had to write this review because I just noticed that everytime I'm coding, Sonic Wanderer's name is always in my Winamp panel. Most of his remixes are most mind stimulating to code by! I think I've listened to most of his remix songs at least 100x each. Hey Sonic Wanderer do you have a homepage? Do you need any donations for future work? This music puts to shame the crapt on MTV as it must be true that the RIAA is killing real musicians like this one and the many others in the C64/Amiga/MOD remix and original music scene. |
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Barbarian (Orchestral) - arranged by Matthias SachalReview by cohagen, 21/11/2003 Well, this is one of the Remixes I've been waiting for, Matthias did an outstanding job in choosing the Instruments, they fit nicely into the spirit of the tune. He also did a good job in making the Midi Instruments sound more real with using different effects on them so they sound better than usual. I'm just a little dissapointed cause of the shortness of the tune, It could've been a little longer. All In all a very good remix (that could've been done better by using more realistic Instruments), but it satisfied me… |
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Feud (Herb garden remix) - arranged by InfamousReview by ifadeo, 20/11/2003 together with his human race remix, this mix is one of my favorite remixesfrom infamous, he's getting his very own style.. everything but cute… 😉 the remix got some real good sounds and a moving bassline, overall a good remix. i'm wondering that his remixes got such low ratings at R:K:O:… |
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Feud (Herb garden remix) - arranged by InfamousReview by chak, 20/11/2003 Yeah I like uptempo tunes. I dont remember the song when I listen to your version, but I like improvisations too… So I'm checking the song on Sidtune later. I really like the sounds and movement in the song, maybe the drums are a little bit too dominant, or the D'n'b loop is a little too repeating without changes.My opinion… |
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Times of Lore (destination unknown remix) - arranged by ChaKReview by ifadeo, 20/11/2003 Chak's first attempt doing a c64 remix and his remix is really felicitous…he catch the spirit of the orginal, with a good selection of sounds… the only weak point, this remix is to short… 😉 keep'em coming, chris!!! cheers ifadeo |
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Illgen (groovy-trancey-gangsta-jazz-mix) - arranged by PutziReview by ifadeo, 20/11/2003 well, putzi did again a cover of another unkown sid, this time he takes a tunefrom stefan hartwig… putzi has done a great job, a good selection of sounds, textures and a real good production, it's his best remix so far in my opinion. |
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Times of Lore (destination unknown remix) - arranged by ChaKReview by maindrian, 20/11/2003 Aye, this one is good, if a little odd. When I think of the TOL theme, I usually associate it with that wonderful arpegio, and its here, but its strange hearing it done so electronically. Not that electronic is bad, far from it. This is still a good remix and I think its a sound I would like to hear more of. Akin to Harry Gregson Williams or Trevor Rabin, a mix of orchestral and electronic sounds that gels really well.I think it loses a few points for nostalgia, but only because its so jarring to hear TOL in this context. Its quite polished and very listenable. So listen to it… Or something. Uh, yeah. |
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Last Ninja Palace (ESQ1 demo) - arranged by Kristofer UlfvesReview by hille, 20/11/2003 A very nice, synthetic remake. Really cool. I really don't have much to say, I'm not too familiar with the original, since I - apparently as one of the few in the world - never played Last Ninja very much.Anywho, I just wanted to point out the coolness of using an Ensoniq ESQ1 to make a C64-remake on, since the designer of the SID, Bob Yannes, went to work for Ensoniq after leaving Commodore… So basically, he also designed the ESQ1 - IIRC… But, a great remake. Straight to the nostalgia-bone! |
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Last V8 - arranged by Jason and Emma PageReview by striker, 19/11/2003 Oh crap! When I heard this, I was like, okay, we got a little jam going on. at about 30 seconds, okay, here is the basic start tune. 0:40, uh oh, We got something new Hitting the streets. by 1:00, I thought of the new SpyHunter game that was out, and thinking, YOU have to be the remixer of greatness. If The Last V8 is EVER brought into the 3D environment like SpyHunter, this is what I want to hear. Its jsut all that. Its got the original tune, but its jammin'. It's the upgrade. It IS the Last V8. |
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Supernova (the slow tune) - arranged by Thomas DetertReview by rafael, 12/11/2003 Oh my g o d.But let me explain first that I kind of missed this when it was first released. Recently, I put together a MiniDisc for my car audio and decided to add this tune. And boy am I glad I did. Thomas' powerful arrangements and his touch for spherical soundscapes have been put to good use in this masterpiece. It's a little Enigma, some Vangelis and a sprinkle of X-Files come together in a powerful synth ballad-theme that makes the hair on my neck' jump a meter. Beyond doubt, this is Thomas best piece yet, topped marginally, but only marginally, by his version of Shades on the Remix64 Vol2. CD. Excellent choir sections, gigantic synths, hypnotically driving percussion and top sound quality. The tune itself is amazingly simple yet there's a big hookabilityrating here. I bow in respect Mr. Detert. |
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Future Shock 2001 - arranged by Max HallReview by infamous, 10/11/2003 Never heard the sid before i heard this, and had to go listen to the sid after hearing this just to see if it was close to it.so i really cannot review it on merit of nostalgia. but on an artistic level this tune really rocks and rocks something good. its your average techno dance affair and it takes ages to get going, but as it moves along it gets faster and better and faster and better till it culminates and turns into the future shock sid… and then it sorta goes downhill for me, it stays pretty flat and doesnt do anything particulary amazing. having said that though, i DID enjoy listening to it and would again, infact id go as far to say if i was a dj it would end up in my collection simply for that beginning. not a bad effort to say the least. |
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Future Knight - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by infamous, 10/11/2003 I am totally biased when writing this review.future knight is by far my favorite sid of all time. And markus also happens to be one of my favorite sid artists too (rolling ronny springs straight to mind) so hearing this again really does tickle the right places for me. Where to start? the composition is near flawless but that is to be expected of mr shneider, the sound quality is superb, this is pretty much more of a cover than a remix, so if you liked the sid like i did hearing this is like getting the ps2 version of the game with an updated soundtrack. Personally its probably my favorite remix on RKO, if you've never heard future knight then it might not be to your taste(it being a ben daglish tune)and he was never one to conform to the boundaries of what was around at the time. Its well worth a listen if you enjoy orchestrated music. |
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Dutch Breeze/Robocop 3 (Progressive Uplift) - arranged by LagerfeldtReview by pezz, 07/11/2003 I just simply don't enjoy listening to the original of this anymore, and when I play the original SID, I think of every part of this version. Outstanding. |
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Spy cello vs spy pizzi - arranged by golReview by sheik, 04/11/2003 I like this remix a lot, it evokes just the right nostalgia value whilst standing up well on its own merits.There is apparently a version of Spy vs Spy being remade for the Xbox, they could do worse than asking gol for permission to use this. |
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Out Run (2 Acoustic) - arranged by dor-xReview by sheik, 04/11/2003 This is an awesome arrangement, I've registered on remix64 just to express my appreciation for the work.This mix has just two tracks as far as I can tell, a simple strum pattern with virtuoso melody played over the top. The result is extremely pleasant to listen to, an ideal tune to have in your car! dor-x, please post some info about this piece, ideally some simple guitar tab to let us poor tone-deaf people have a go! |
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Froehn (Carnival In Rio Mix) - arranged by LManReview by suso, 04/11/2003 This song starts out so well, but then it tries to add to the tune to complete it and that's where it becomes weak. Sorry. I really like the instrument arrangement. I don't like the fade out at the end. ARiotype song in my opinion should have some kind of grand finale, instead of fading out like a 80s rock. The original melody should come back one final time or something. As far as Froehn goes, it's hard to find. |
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Great Giana Sisters - arranged by Dr FutureReview by suso, 04/11/2003 I could listen to this one over and over and over. It's really great and a good break from all the dance remixes. I don't mind dance remixes and some of them are good too, but THIS remix is really musical. The accoustic sound is very nice. I think this is my favorite c64 remix. GREAT JOB! |
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Wings Of Fury - arranged by JPHReview by suso, 04/11/2003 Wow, this makes me want to go play the game. Or fly a jet or something. Too bad it's not longer. The piano counter melody is nice. |
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Auf Wiedersehen Monty (Fruity Mix) - arranged by XORReview by wishbone, 04/11/2003 This is a great remix, with one major exception: the instrument used for the main theme is much too weak. It sounds more like a background string than a lead instrument. This is a pity, because otherwise, this is one of the best remixes I've ever heard of Auf Wiedersehen Monty. It manages to capture the feel of the original, while keeping its own distinct style. A real tribute to one of my favourite C64 classics of all time. |
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Sigh of The Eye (Analog Dust) - arranged by ifadeoReview by infamous, 28/10/2003 I got a bit confused when i listened to this, the tune said sigh of the eye but my ear said platoon you buffoon!so delving into mr dunn (ooer) i realise he obviously liked this tune so much he put it into platoon (or lifted it out and did a better sounding version) either way ifadeo has done something rather beautiful with it. Its a very easy going sound that he has created, I can hear the usual trademark synths being used too good effect as ifadeo does, the tune was pleasent and very beautiful in the 1st place and this is pure lounge business. The only gripe i really have is with the hi-hats in the background of the beat they sound a little too dirty but thats just a minor thing when the rest of the tune is as good as it is. Not an essential download, you dont need this to have the definitive c64 collection but if you like good music and love easy going melodies then this would be for you. As i said before a sociably acceptable remix that pleases my ear personally and i recommend downloading it, and for those that have never heard of the tune heed the words above it is platoon sid2 aswell as sigh of the eyeso if u like that essentialif you dont then trying things new never hurt anybody… except novice sword swallowers of course. |
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Martin Galways Symphony - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by rafael, 28/10/2003 Magnificent - somewhat better than Markus' last effort, maybe because the melody is simply better. The percussion is improving too. I'm not a total expert for orchestral as many know (I prefer the mix of symphonic and electronica) - the soundscape is recognizably Markus Schneider and that sense of surprise seemed to have gone a little in the previous track but it's back here. I like it! Well done Markus! |
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Rambo and Bombo on Impossible Mission (unplugged) - arranged by MahoneyReview by almightyc64, 27/10/2003 I'll definitely agree with the other reviewers, this one is strange, but in a good way It sounds like something out of a strange psychological horror movie. If I was trapped on a tropical island somewhere with a psychopath hunting me, this is the music I'd expect to hear in the background. |
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Boing (FutuRetro Remix) - arranged by Sonic WandererReview by cirdan, 25/10/2003 I really, really like the stomping rhythm and the way that the track starts. It reminds me of some good old Laserdance and other synthesizer dance acts which I'm very much keen on. The bassline is simple but cool and effective.Unfortunately the leads aren't very interesting. Some vibrato could bring those leads more alive. Also, it may could've been better if sid-arpeggios were replaced by normal chord-stabs. |
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Breaker - arranged by Sonic WandererReview by infamous, 25/10/2003 Having never heard the sid here i am listening to its remix.and smiling like the cheshire cat looking up alice's skirt and seeing she's gone commando. A very bouncy little tune, the production is as usual for sonic wanderer (impecable) it sounds a little like it should be in something like marble madness, very bouncy… thats the only word i can use to sum this up. I like the use of some very c64 sounding synths and booo! noises throughout as usual its just a very proffesional sounding effort from a very talented artist. Not exactly the most famous of sids im sure but still a very good remix and one definetly worth downloading. |
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