Slaygon - Never Die (Skitz lives forever)

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Slaygon Veteran
Member profile:
slaygon
Original SID:
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Original composed by:
Peter Hölsken
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1 other remix of Never Die

Duration:
2:48
Released:
09/02/2015
Charts position:
1. in the year 2015
63. in all-time charts
Score:
96%
Story

I asked around for a SID that could be remixed in the style of Hans Zimmer's Time. Lagerfeldt suggested this one.

However, it didn't quite want to be in the style of Time, so it became this instead.

 

It felt appropriate to dedicate it to Skitz, who passed away almost exactly 4 years ago.

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1 c64 charts 2015

1 c64 charts February 2015

ROTY 2015

1 Best c64 Remix

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Ziphoid shouts:
Nice twist compared to the original SID which still can be recognized in this very enhanced state. Too bad it's a bit short, but I think this requires a play in a Cozy Corner in the future. :) Well done!
druu shouts:
Bass came in and so did the goosebumps! Insta-Red. 'Nuff said!
gator shouts:
This is an amazing track!
LaLa shouts:
Fresh off his win at ROTY 2014, Slaygon drops another beauty on us. Wonderful cinematic emotions - I only wish if it was longer...
LMan shouts:
Sweet, sweet violins.
Makke shouts:
This is simply brilliant!
Zatuffli shouts:
Describe emotions with music. I am excited! Simply brilliant! Good Work!
NecroPolo shouts:
This track is made of harmony, musicality and honour. Maximum respect, man!
k_rostoen shouts:
I've always loved Lover why by Century, but this one is right up there with it. Brilliant remix!
L0rd3vyL shouts:
What an amazing mix. Early favorite for Best C64 remix for 2015. Can't wait to see what this year has in store.
_steve_ shouts:
An incredibly emotive piece
Jonazz shouts:
Oh.. Yeah my film composer do it again! He really are on fire..!
speedy shouts:
The source sid is top itself, well arranged here with top sound quality. But its a bit short and the ending is quite uninspired for me.
Nickenstein shouts:
This is seriously fucking beautiful, Slaygon! (In my head, Skitz will never die.)
Jojje70 shouts:
Incredible. Touching. Inspiring. Simply beautiful...
ChrisBond shouts:
Perfect!
omoroca shouts:
Solid work! Reminds me a little of the Terminator theme by Brad Fiedel.
Martinflash shouts:
This is the power of Commodore 64 people.
Dr-Duke shouts:
OMG, this is awesome Slaygon. Well done in memory of Paul. Pls, extend it!
Kate Eternal shouts:
Incredible remix!
GlenBenton shouts:
Brilliant!
Tas shouts:
Too short. I get the idea but it feels half hearted.
Rock shouts:
Beautiful track!
Review by Nickenstein
13/03/2015

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The way that the classical stringed instruments are blended with a deep synthetic-bass is very hollywood, and would fit in perfectly in any current big-budget movie.

Having now just listened to the original SID, I'm quite stunned at how expertly you have turned it into a very modern piece without loosing the essence of the source.

Also, the dedication you made to Skitz in the title made me remember my time with him as I listened. There are tears on my desk.