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c64 Spellbound (Orchestral)
Arranged by: LaLa   
Original composer: Rob Hubbard
Tune length: 05:53
Release date: 23/11/2002
All-Time rank: 874.
Download this tune at Remix.Kwed.Org

Created for the Remix64 orchestral compo. In the instrumentation I tried to stay very close to how the various instruments would be placed in a real orchestra. I'm not 100% satisfied with the resulting tune, so I think I'll rework it a little when I have time.



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Reviews

REVIEW BY datucker (04/02/2003)

Orchestral remakes seem to be quite popular now. This is another one. The arrangement is good. The choosen sounds are good. In a musical way the remake is good.

The only flaw of this remake is that (no offence to LaLa!) it just doesn't sound like a orchestra. I think that is due to the equipment used: I hear a synth trying to sound like an orchestra but which is still a synth. If this remake would be remastered using some high-end equipment, it really could sound way cool because from a musical view it is good!
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REVIEW BY davidg (21/06/2003)

Classic game, Classic SID, Classical Remix.
The arrangement here really captures the atmosphere of the original as well as being musically very accurate. Of course it sounds like synthesised music, but the synth sounds are very good and the piece is hugely listenable.
This is the version that fans of the original SID will keep coming back to.
Well done.
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dj.mitch shouts: Could have some better samples, but it's quite good. Nice work
Brian shouts: It's sad, the sounds, especially the Choir, whichs drops in so unnaturally, ruin the good impression. I'd love to hear a sound improved version.
omoroca shouts: I don't like the instruments, especially the choir, and I don't like the reverb. Not my genre! Only the Glockenspiel puts a smile on my face.
symbols shouts: The flattest orchestra I've ever heard. Get it redone now! :P
Amok shouts: Great intro... Choice of instruments is bad, imo. Arrangement is almost perfect. Better instruments and balancing could make this outstanding....
Supergrobi123 shouts: Try again with better orch samples


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63% (44 votes)

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