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Miss ParkPatrol takes a Break (feat.Elsa Persson) - arranged by MahoneyReview by eliot, 22/04/2003 For anyone who did not find the. sids, should take a look at the "GAMES" directory into the HVSC "A-FBreak_Dance. sid" and "M-RPark_Patrol. sid".This "remix" is really amazing, because it honors quite unpopular. sids, I can only remember "Break Dance", "Park Patrol" left without any impression into my neural network. Yes, I guess most people will leave this remix beside, it's really very unusual and I can imagine the many reviews explaining why it's crap For me it's an impressive, intuitive, jazzy, powerful attempt. The only negative I can write here, are some really high frequencies hitting my ear by my headphones and I wished for a bit less volume on this percussions (that "squishes" I mean). Outstanding work anyways Pex! |
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Dragons Lair 2 - The Romantic River Epic - arranged by MaindrianReview by Tas, 20/04/2003 While the original is quite upbeat maindrain attacks this piece or rather doesn't attack it, but gently brings out a softer side to the remix. Well thats until 2:39 where he brings in a distorted guitar which unfortunately kills the piece. This addition ruins what would have been an awesome remix. Fortunately it last for only 1 minuite before normal service resumes.The track which yet again bares simularities to early Mike Oldfield is beautiful and emotional. A great piece of work which is sadly let down by that oh so unwarrented harsh distorted guitar. Shame really, because if it wasn't for that i could play it all day on repeat. |
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Dragons Lair 2 - The Romantic River Epic - arranged by MaindrianReview by immacolata, 19/04/2003 I think Maindrian is the new guy on the block with a guitar. Sounds like a classic rock ballad, with a very familiar drum beat going and some nice silent guitar work. Close to the 3 minute mark there's use of some phat distorted guitar, but well laid upon the other guitars. At the end, the song is as beautifully mellow as it was for starters.I like this remix a lot better than the first attempt at Dragon's Lair 2 that Maindrian tried. I like it as much as Maindrians Times of Lore remix, it has the same melancholic mood to it, but this song is made entirely on realinstruments, no SID usage. I look forward to see him giving more songs his great guitar treatment. If you missed out on his Times of Lore, go get it. |
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Wizball (Electronica) - arranged by Gustav TaxénReview by goku, 18/04/2003 NoT just a sound efect. While this is not a tune, it has a wonderful floating atmosphere. I wish it had been longer.Thanks |
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Shadow Skimmer - arranged by Markus SchneiderReview by rafael, 17/04/2003 Well Markus my friend, this is an awesome feat. I have to be honest when I say that I - although I very much adore symphonic scores - am not a total fan of the current orchestral sounds. Anyone who knows my stuff knows I prefer the poppy, electronic path. For me, a movie score should have some syntheticfeatureslike drumloops or synth effects. Just listen to Gregson-William's Shrek or MGS2 on Playstation2. Anyway, that's just my preference. Needless to say, the orchestration here is awesome nonetheless. Markus has been improving with each remix. It's hard work getting that feelof the real orchestra in there. The track lacks a little progression in my view but with the overall tension and atmosphere in it, symphonic fans will get a huge kick out of it. This review may actually sound a bit negative, but it's not meant that way. In fact, I urge you: Download it and weep. I know I did. |
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C64 Turrican 2 Summer Remix - arranged by Markus SieboldReview by luvdasid, 16/04/2003 Great surrealistic summer-breeze-tune. I start dreaming whenever I listen to that fine piece of synthi magic. Well, lets turn off the C=64 and play the greatest game ever again (besides System Shock..😉 |
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Last Ninja (The Wilderness) - arranged by CytexReview by Yoshi, 16/04/2003 In my opinion, one of the better Last Ninja remixes so far. I don't like the sounds in the original tune, but this cover, if I may call it that, has the great melody of the original and a very good sound that makes the tune enjoyable.I hope to see more of Cytex's work in the future. |
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Last Ninja (The Wilderness) - arranged by CytexReview by luvdasid, 16/04/2003 I think Cytex's got the right way - his tune's improved some boring sequences from Ben's original (fab)track! (no doubt about it!!)Its fine with the rhythm and to all critics: Is there any need of other instru's? Well done Cytex! Let's listen to more of these _TUNES_!! *Yeah* |
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Athena (Jazzoids Bjork like remix) - arranged by JazzoidReview by maindrian, 15/04/2003 I'm incredibly impressed by this remix. Emotional, epic and thouroughly stirring.The title is justified, as the remix does have the feel of a Bjork track and as a fan of the artist myself, I wouldnt accept anything less. However it also evokes the original sid incredibly well. The whole thing makes me want to blow the dust off of my old copy of Post. A well put together track indeed. Kudos Jazzoid. |
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Dance at Night (original synth mix) - arranged by Chris HuelsbeckReview by nazz, 15/04/2003 This is an awesome tune. It reeks of 80's, and for those of you who dig the 80's era, and not just in terms of music, ought to love this. Nostalgia!The melody has been improved over the original SID version, so those of you familiar with the original should definately check this out. For me, many 80's tunes evoke feelings of sadness, discipline, striving, even turmoil maybe - some of which you may find are brought out in this great track. Keep 'em comin' Chris! |
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Wizball (Electronica) - arranged by Gustav TaxénReview by Tas, 14/04/2003 And we have from Gustav a sensational and never heard before 3 minuite sound effect. Yes no music, but just a sound effect! but what a sound effect it is!!!!!I'm a bit, nay alot perplexed by this, if this is music then i'll be a dog with one foot. No i don't understand this at all! It really is just a great big long spacey sound effect. Erm, yes! |
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International Karate (Tasty Dance Mix) - arranged by YziReview by crimoney, 14/04/2003 Absolutly Fantastic! Great Job Yzi… this tune is very goodplease don't stop makin' good music a fan of the remix64 from germany |
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Vivian - arranged by Markus SieboldReview by Tas, 13/04/2003 A nice little tune, which could have been done more justice with a thicker sound. It feels a bit lifeless and a bit well empty really, its one of those ok sort of tunes. Not inspirational by any means and a bit bland and lifeless, and way too repeatative.Worth a quick listen, but don't hold your breath too much! |
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Delta (Mario edit) - arranged by CicaloneReview by Tas, 13/04/2003 ERmmmm, yes it's a piano with a dull sound behind, with a rather strange sounding guitar inbetween.ok i'd love to say more, but erm, what can i say! Download at your peril really! |
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Vivian - arranged by Markus SieboldReview by hbasm, 13/04/2003 I just love the 80's drum and synth here! Although the music is a bit confusing. I can't really pinpoint why. The setup is great, but the music is notgreat, and it plays for too long. But I do amire people who are able to balance a bunch of instruments so well in a mix. Even after 10 years of trying I still get stuck after setting up a rhythm and bass. |
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Parallax - arranged by Markus SieboldReview by Tas, 13/04/2003 The composition is clever and very good, but why do i get the feeling this was played live in the bathroom! I presume it's because the lead is either SID or SID sounding. I dunno i'm never fond of these types of remixes, its too much like the original in sound and feel, with a few effects and strings thrown in for good measure.It's no secret that i believe that an original sid is best left as an original sid and for me if your gonna remix it, then being subtle about it isn't really a remix, but more of an enhancement, which normally doesn't actually enhance it much. Yeah this is Ok, but a lack of vision and a lack of ambition just makes this sound too much like the original. |
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Winter Olympiad 88 (90s percent Erasure-esque) - arranged by PutziReview by Tas, 13/04/2003 90's percent Erasure-esque? Indeed it is, and very well done it is too, well upto about 1 min 25, then well it's not erasure really, but still has one or two areas that makes you think aha yes Erasure.I think the 1st part of the mix is done excelently, tho maybe a thicker sounding lead would have been better here. After this part it actually has some really nice instruments and changes in direction. Tho where the sound of the lead improves, the backing seems to go the opposite direction a little. If you don't pay too much attention to Erasure esque feel from 1:25 then you'll enjoy this remix very much. I think which has some great ideas and changes in direction. It's a good effort even if the ending is a bit abrupt. |
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Aztec Challenge - arranged by IceXuickReview by calebb, 13/04/2003 Awesome!!!The 'Aztec' voice is cool, but a bit overdone. I like the use of the bass notes - it sounds very full on a decent set of speakers. I can close my eyes & visualize the spears coming in either side or the piranha trying to attack me. The 'breaks' where the bass line drops out & the pan flute & synth take over is VERY well done! There are a few sections that sound like they're clipped (!!!). I didn't run them through a spec. analyzer to check, so it could be poor quality samples in those areas. Overall, great remix! calebb --at@at-- swirvemail… dot… com |
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Platoon - Tunnels (Apocalyptic mix) - arranged by FeekZoidReview by Tas, 13/04/2003 In typical FeekZoid fashion this remix goes off on many different slants and changes picture constantly though the underlying concept remains true. On this occaision FeekZoid maybe seems to lost the path with the remix, Though the tune builds well and paint a great picture, it never really seems to get going or to imprint it's feel.The constantly changing picture and nice use of sampled effects help move the tune along nicely, but it just doesn't ever seem to get to it's point and leaves you thinking there's something missing. All in all a nice piece of work that just doesn't seem to get to it's intended point. |
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Times of Lore (Retro Remix) - arranged by MaindrianReview by immacolata, 09/04/2003 Anyone familiar with Maindrians works will recognize that he likes guitars. But in his Dragon's Lair and Star Lifter remixes, he uses electronic guitar. Not so in Times of Lore. Beginning is pure sid, then swiftly he goes into a subdued guitar. A simple yet beautiful song, as the original, very mellow and in my opinion, a refreshing change from the many techno/dance inspired remixes out there. |
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Deflektor (NuSkull remake) - arranged by AnDras PosztReview by hbasm, 08/04/2003 Groovy and cool! Actually I've never heard something like this before. If it's called britpop, then so be it.It's melodic and monotome at the same time. With all the repetition I'll have to rate the nostalgic impression high, although C64 music wasn't always so short. It wouldn't hurt to cut off a minute from this remix. |
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Deflektor (NuSkull remake) - arranged by AnDras PosztReview by eliot, 07/04/2003 Welcome Andras, any new arranger will receive a warm welcome.His first remakeis quite ok, something d'n'b (he mentioned it as BritPopinside the MP3-tag) with nice fx and filters. Some of the parts are repetitive, so shorter would be better. Overall good. (Besides that, I really hate the original, but he did it much better) |
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Noisy Pillars - Subtune 2 (Sea of Passion) - arranged by PeppaJPReview by eliot, 07/04/2003 I alredy wrote I do not really likecheap midi-synthinstruments. Besides that it's quite nice without highs or depths, but I miss a bit the frisky touch of the original. |
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Platoon - Tunnels (Apocalyptic mix) - arranged by FeekZoidReview by eliot, 07/04/2003 Paul did it again Seems he got some new equipmentHe perfectly transfered the soul of the original SID with some neat fx and a really great powerfull base-line. Technically nearly perfect. Only the end is a bit disappointing. It's hard to describe music and I do not like to make it to something sientifically as other reviewers do, so I can only recommand the download of this tune. |
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Aztec Challenge - arranged by IceXuickReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 The mood created by this remix is dark, gothic 80's electro. Here and there italso contains hints of Kraftwerk and - strangely enough - exotic passages that try to tie it to the C64 game (but for me those sound more Arabic than Mid- American). The Aztec Challengespeech sample is a bit overused. The remix is somewhat lengthy, it lost my attention towards the end, possibly because of the relative lack of variation in the tonal frequencies. |
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Giana Sisters Hiscore (D-Flingern Mix) - arranged by ifadeo offlineReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 Bringing a sort of 90's feel to it, this remix manages to mix soft pads withelectronic ear-candy. I think the only thing missing here is some vocals on top of everything. Not as romantic as the original tune, but at times I could characterize it as cute. |
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Target Renegade - arranged by PetersReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 A soft electronic piece with relaxational overtones. Not what you'd expectfrom a Target Renegade cover, but somehow it works. It's moody and groovy with just the right ingredients and a proper mix. Unfortunately, it appears to be a partial upload as it cuts off abruptly in the middle of the tune. |
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Thrust (Magnificent Worlds) - arranged by FeekZoidReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 Quite an interesting piece. The human brain tries to categorize everything,but mine failed miserably with this one. It contains not only several different styles of music (like the ambient opening, the heavily electronic main part and the tranquil second part towards the end), but it also includes a remix of Arcade Classics in addition to Thrust. I like how the different pieces of Thrust are - excuse my pun - thrust together to form a very recognizable but rather different musical experience. The Arcade Classics remix would be great by itself, but since it's enclosed by Thrust, it feels a bit out of place. In summary, it's a technically impressive, but stylistically somewhat confusing piece. |
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Thanatos (In Love Mix) - arranged by DJ RETROGradeReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 If somebody can explain to me why this remix starts with what sounds like aJapanese auctioneer speaking fast, please, let me know. Then it has a sort of minimalistic oriental feel to it with exotic drums and that sitar-like lead. Which would be okay with me, except that this goes on for over 5 minutes without much variation - and it makes this remix boring. Cut this remix in half or introduce some variations or add a climax or something. |
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Delta (Concert version) - arranged by Noviello PippoReview by LaLa, 05/04/2003 A -fake- concert version, shall I add. The piano also sounds fake (i. e.sampled), but it is played nicely, it has a Yanni-esque melancholic feeling to it. Unfortunately, the last minute of this remix leaves me completely confused. It suddenly switches from the piano to a rather poor electronic version with a cheering crowd providing the supposed concert feel- and then it ends just as abruptly. Puzzling, to say the least. It would've been a nice piano piece, but that horrible ending destroys it all. |
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