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Draconus - arranged by Eivind SommerstenReview by tim_forsyth, 25/12/2024 I love this tune, especially since spending many hours covering it. I always felt the opening section of Draconus is perfect as a blank canvas for a remix and I think you've done a wonderful job of slowly, carefully telling a story and leading us to a peak that made me feel the way I did about the original SID.Aside from the choirs, staccato violins and epic feel at the end, I love the little nod to the original melody around 2:25. This was a Christmas day treat for me |
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Artillery (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by milasoft64, 07/12/2024 I played this today at high volume no less than 10 times while at work. Can't get enough of Jogeir's mixes!! |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by Waz, 06/12/2024 To take on the whole of this lengthy Wally Beben piece, which was outstanding to begin with, takes some effort. But add to that the expertise shown here and it's an absolute winner. Beautiful choices of instruments and recreation of the likes of the C64's organ sample blend perfectly together, and the Oriental twist with its thunderous drums really underpins the whole thing so well. You simply have to listen to the whole 27 minutes plus to appreciate the love and craft that has gone into this, with surprises at every turn which make you feel uplifted when the next segment beautifully blends in. Outstanding. |
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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Poppykuk, 05/12/2024 I am a fan of Peter's remixes in general. You never get a plain old version of anything his fingers touch. The orchestra in this remix is both detailed and emotional and it takes us on another one of those journeys that is his trademark. Supremacy is one of those tunes which has been remixed a few ways but this lifts it into cinematic territory and adds an epic element. And I have to say, that ending, the gradual wind down of the musical watch chime, I almost had a tear in my eye. Real musical emotion. |
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Pooyan - Medieval remix - arranged by TottaReview by LaLa, 02/12/2024 What a fantastic idea! And it's done so well! So much fun! When this plays I imagine a bunch of people in a tavern dancing to it. Or shipmates dancing on a ship in the middle of the ocean. Pure joy! |
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TLI Intro 1 (it's kaos) - arranged by Tim ForsythReview by Eivind Sommersten, 30/11/2024 Fantastic intro - the piano could be better, NOT because of the performance, which is great, but because of the sound/mix and general feeling. I concede it could be down to personal taste but taking the piece as a whole I would want a softer, higher sound for the intro. It would serve as a great contrast to what's coming (it already does, but would be more pronounced). Love the brass of course - how could I not 😊 When the synths come in and the drop, OMG Tim! Holy crap! Given even more listens I think this might become my new Favorite Forsyth™! |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by NinoMegaDriver, 30/11/2024 I've been a huge fan of Barry's since the first time I discovered he was the author of my favorite game tunes. Barry is such an astonishing music creator, he's methodical to details and incredibly innovative in his melodies and use of scales. It doesn't surprise me at all that he remixed (afaik) the longest C64 tune. I can listen to this all day and not just 27 minutes. |
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Nemesis (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Mattias BrianReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 This sounds so rich and bold. Feels like the music from the arcade version. The spirit is there and your additional notes and texture are just enriching the tune even more! Awesome! |
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Fist II [Song 2] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Mattias BrianReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 Many have tried to extend this tune but a very few managed to do it like this! You've added so many extra bits that fits in the whole tune. Now I will only hear this version when I play Fist II LOVE it! |
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Last Ninja 2 [Street Loader] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 I am out of words how sweet this sounds. Again deadly close to the original but then you take it to another level with your JL signature! I love how you blended in Matt Gray's drums, small detail but made it shine that extra. Just outstanding! |
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Bitter Sweet (Encore64 V2) - arranged by TomskReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 Great take on one of the most emotional SIDs ever written. You've taken it to a different place. It feels like you gave all the players freedom to improvise parts from the original SID. Nevertheless it keeps close to the original! Perhaps a bit too much at some times, but hey that's what remixing is all about. |
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Xenophobe [feat. Necropolo] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by TeoReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 Great piece of remix. Sounds are well produced and has it all. Good work 😊 |
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Illumination (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 The original SID is a masterpiece itself. But this is beyond SID imagination. This could be Vangelis meeting a drummer! The sounds are a journey themself! Excellent is a weak word for how dazzling catch and release this remix is! One of the best! |
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Compleeto [feat. Romeo Knight] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by LManReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 Love the soundscapes and arrangement. All is there and the tight sound makes it awesome. And to have Romeo creaming the guitar like a god is just what we want! TB-SIDoSID with talkbox! This is it! |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 To make a tune this length really takes what it takes. You've managed to add so many parts coming, staying and recalling the magic Wally Beben did on SID. So nice and capturing. Gives me goosebump! |
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Artillery (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 Not only did you stay close to the original you managed to take it to the next level. Again the arrangement is top notch. The drums, the background, the base is there and then the amazing lead sweeps in. This is one of the best remixes I ever heard! RESPECT. |
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Ocean Loader III (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 A true star that shines bright in the sky! This remix has so much details in it but stays close to the original. The arrangement is exceptional great! And the extra bits added, do really reflect your JL-signature that's been a dream since the Amiga years. Amazing selection of instruments. |
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Warhawk [feat. Bass Cadet] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Romeo KnightReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 Warhawk is one of the best songs ever made. To take on such a tune is not an easy task. The theremin sings perfectly as the magnificent guitar licks smoothly in the background. Totally amazing with the tinypop drums and all the nuts and bolts. Keep it going! |
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Green Beret (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Bass CadetReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 The lead is like a voice from a singing SID! The drums really drive the song into a futuristic new wave style. Spooky and exceptional good. This is how you take on a deadly classic tune and put your own signature and touch to it! |
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Plastic Pop [feat. Der Danko] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Turbo KnightReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 This is the definition of true Synthpop! The background is brilliant and you feel the vibe. Nice leads, drums and the extra touch is the vocal and excellent vocoder! |
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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Dees Productions, 29/11/2024 To take it to this level is not a walk in the park. This remix feels like being alive in the chambre symphonic wellness. All the details, the extra hold and release parts. Simply a masterpiece! |
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Supremacy (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Peter ClarkeReview by Hagar, 29/11/2024 Great orchestra remix with touch of some spagetti western and a bit of pirate soul dipped in blasting drums to wrap the Supremacy tune. Great work! |
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Artillery (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Tomsk, 29/11/2024 My favorite Jogeir track from the album. Basically - he never puts a foot wrong here, and still manages to suprise us with tempo and swing changes. The subtle soundscape is worthy of many a listen on headphones. I could live off the warmth this remix emits. Flawless! |
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Illumination (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Glyn R BrownReview by Tomsk, 29/11/2024 Cracking remix. Some beautiful sounds and all carefully crafted. The remix ebbs and flows, but that dreamy intro sold it to me. It's wonderful. Some tell-tale 'Glyn' at the 4 minute mark, but in many ways a departure from his trademark style. I for one - approve! |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by Tomsk, 29/11/2024 Downright awesome. Only a crazy person would attempt this…so there you go. All of the original great theme is here, including the re-created samples, plus loads more to admire. The thumping drums and oriental sounds are perfectly suited - and it must be noted ALL of the additonal work fits like it was always there. There's nothing that takes you out of the TETRIS ZONE. If you're a fan of this tune you're going to love this. If you've not heard it before, set aside 30 minutes - sit back, and soak it in.Fantastic work! |
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Artillery (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Jogeir LiljedahlReview by Danko, 29/11/2024 I used to work at Funcom in Oslo during the mid 90s, Jogeir and Geir were also working there so we were colleagues. What are the odds that I ended up not only working with these legends but also became good friends to the best C64 musician in Norway AND the best Amiga musician in Norway. It was an honour to get to master engineer this remix, the best of the best from Norway combined how can you best that. You can't. Stolen! |
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Compleeto [feat. Romeo Knight] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by LManReview by Danko, 29/11/2024 This SID is one of my personal favourites and also comes with a backstory where I was personally inserted into part of the narrative at the time back in the days, but I won't get into that here. I heard the work in progress of this remix by LMan and it was smashingly clever, also the guitar playing by Romeo Knight was the best I have heard from him on a C64 remix. As I was initially mastering this track, I found myself forgetting what I was doing and just listening to that guitar solo… Flabberghasted. For reasons undisclosed, LMan threw me not only the final mix but all the individual tracks as well out of the blue and even though we were done with Encore 64 Volume 2, all deadlines had passed and we had a final master of this track, I decided to spend two nights working on an alternative mix hoping LMan would approve it. Turns out he did, and so I feel like breakdancing over having been part of this amazing remix together with two of my idols, LMan and Romeo Knight. The electrical buzzing quality of the sounds in this remix are perfect for the SID, and the raw crunch of the drums keep it transient and smashing. Just the way I like it. |
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Tetris [Mariko's Tale] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by Barry LeitchReview by Danko, 29/11/2024 This remix floored me from the first time I heard it. The original was deeply formative to me, and I can tell the same goes for Barry. To couple this with Barry being even more emotionally attached to the original version than myself, I don't see anybody else being capable of delivering what he did here. You can't fake true emotions. The restraint to wait, wait, wait and then progress the arrangement ever so slowly is very difficult. Yet, Barry never lost sight of the target here. It was not easy to try and balance such a long track when mastering the final mix, I have to say. What kept me progressing on the master work was to remind myself how important I feel this remix is and will be for many years to come, to a lot of people. This remix will bring comfort to many, when they need it. It will stand tall generations to come, I am sure. |
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Bitter Sweet (Encore64 V2) - arranged by TomskReview by Glyn R. Brown, 29/11/2024 From what I believe, you never really had much time to piece this track together. If this is true, you managed to knock out out superb composition pal 😊 Great work. |
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Compleeto [feat. Romeo Knight] (Encore64 V2) - arranged by LManReview by Glyn R. Brown, 29/11/2024 A powerful and energetic track. I knew this was going to be something pretty special in the end, simply because it was coming from LMan 😊… And the added guitar from Romeo Knight just elevates this track so much higher. Great work guys. |
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