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F-14 Tomcat (2010 Remix) - arranged by Abdelmoumen

Review by Tpmccusker, 08/03/2024

I like this one, it's precise and doesn't sound cluttered and noisy like some of the others I've heard.
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The Way of the Exploding Fist - arranged by Molom

Review by Dr.j Delysid, 02/03/2024

i don't often heat such amazing and memorizing remixes of the classic game from mid 80s . fuckin' awesome work!!
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Syncopated (by Laxity) - arranged by Vernest

Review by lmccrea, 02/03/2024

This remix is a fantastic modern version of the SID tune. Really well done. I don't see any issues with it. I'm not sure what is wrong with some of the community members here - if you're gonna nitpick, of course you gonna find problems.
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Ala Gal - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by LaLa, 01/03/2024

The solo violin and cello (?) in the intro both sound very nice, I think you did the best you could with the sample libraries you have. The operatic singer in the last section also sounds wonderful. But I do have an issue with the electric guitar lead in the middle (from about 2:10): it just sounds a bit too thin and too soft. Otherwise, it's a beautiful arrangement with beautiful mixing, well done!
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Bruce Lee - arranged by Vandahlia

Review by LaLa, 28/02/2024

Another simplistic arrangement from Vandahlia, this time with a more Asian leaning instrumentation. But the instruments sound rather flat - they need more dynamism, more articulation, more expression - they need a human touch. The remix sounds too much like it was done by the numbers.
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Ballblazer - Song of the Grid - arranged by Vandahlia

Review by LaLa, 27/02/2024

The instrumentation is pointedly simple, but it works. The arpeggios sound a bit too sharp, I wish they were more subdued. The problem with the simplistic and relatively unvaried instrumentation is that there's only so much a listener could take of it. I think that's the main reason why I feel this tune is 'too long'. But kudos for extending this short SID into a 7 minute piece, I think your arranging skills show a lot of promise.
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Fairytale Bliss - arranged by Dr Future

Review by JLD, 26/02/2024

The 80s/Synthwave style fits this tune perfectly. Your remix is shorter than the original, but your newly added elements are superb. Can't get enough of that guitar solo! You rock!🤘
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X-Out - arranged by MRT

Review by Radiarion, 16/02/2024

I loved the original game, but more for the music. This is a realy awesome remix that has all the feel of the original with a modern twist, while keeping honest to the original. Nice work ! 😊
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Shadow Fighter BGM09 - arranged by Piepie

Review by Kovmisa, 14/02/2024

Waiting so long remix from Shadow Fighter, please BGM03 next, then else, love everithing about Shadow figher music
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Turrican 2 - Title (Encore500) - arranged by Jogeir Liljedahl & Rapture

Review by Radiarion, 14/02/2024

I stumbled accross the turrican games by accident when i … aquired.. some games and these were amungst them. I remember putting the disc in, hearing this track and didnt actually play the game for about an hour, just sat listening to this awesome sound, and this is one of the best remakes Ive heard!! Its freshened up a little, but kept everything the original was and more. What a great job!!!!!
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Tetris (C64 Orchestral Mix) - arranged by Bastian Dornbach

Review by Waz, 09/02/2024

To even attempt the whole 25 minutes plus of Tetris is a monumental effort to start with, never mind the execution. There's lots of well balanced progression and development as the tune builds and builds, and even though some of the instrument choices may not be everyone's cup of tea, there's no doubt that the feeling of the original SID is there in abundance, and for me, that's the most important thing - it's all there with feeling and heart. The rise and fall of the SID backing instrument is here as the whole thing moves along. There's plenty of film score sounds here, straight out of the likes of Philip Glass, Ennio Morricone et al. It's also testament to the way that the crescendos build from 17 minutes in that there's attention to detail to make not ust a 1:1 cover of the whole thing, but add to much more too. I'm certainly looking forward to what Bastian can do in the future, and this is a very good start indeed.
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Tetris (C64 Orchestral Mix) - arranged by Bastian Dornbach

Review by Tomsk, 09/02/2024

I figure if someone goes to the trouble of doing a 1:1 cover of this classic, capturing every note, then the least I can do is give a full review. So I confess the begining is quite underwhelming, although the flute is perfect choice for the lead. When the sample kicks in on the SID I miss the drama, with staccato strings doing their best to fill in…but from a slightly dissapointing start, things start to improve…massively ! Delicate use of strings begin to give this a Morricone-esque type feel…they are used cleverly, and you begin realise this newcomer knows exactly what he's doing. Subtle brass and woodwind create a perfect soundscape for the theme to evolve. Part 2 brings a suitable but perfect 'fairground' organ style sound to usher itself in…and again, we fall away a little for a short time…but all the while you just know this is slowly building. As the strings and brass combine again, I feel I hear the inspiration of Ernio again…Bastain seems to nail the dynamics here, and all that's missing is some female opera vocals. Superb ! At the 16 min mark we begin get extra percussion, offering some lovely crecendos. If you love this theme, don't be put off by the opening. I listened to this multiple times, and hugely enjoyed the 25mins. Yes, there are small areas to improve, but Bastain has excelled in bringing a very, very good remix of a challenging SID. This is more or less a 1:1 version of the original, and perhaps in future this clearly talented musician can add a little of his own flair. For a first submission this is excellent, and I for one, can't wait to hear what he does next. Well done !
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The Magic Writer - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by Divus, 09/02/2024

A very good combination of vocals and instruments. It could be a little longer next time in a slightly higher octave.
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The Magic Writer - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by LaLa, 07/02/2024

I am in total awe. Both by the quantity, but especially by the quality of your remixes.

How you managed to create this wonderfully emotional piece out of a 1:22 long SID tune is beyond me. Just amazing. That opening with the muted trumpet - so delicate, so gentle. And when the singer comes in - wow. And it just builds up from there.

I really do enjoy this, and pretty much all the rest of your work, too. Thank you for sharing your art with us! The world is richer now because of you.

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Lightforce - arranged by Slaygon

Review by coyote64, 05/02/2024

You never fail to amaze me even with less than 15 words because words not really needed 😊
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Empty (Amiga MOD Remix) - arranged by acrouzet

Review by BeeZerk, 25/01/2024

What an atmospheric piece! Blown away by the additional/alternated bassline towards the end. You recognise the original immediately but it's still innovative enough to be individual, Love it! Stunning work!
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X98 - arranged by BeeZerk

Review by Divus, 24/01/2024

A very good remix might need to be a little longer but it's also well done.
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X98 - arranged by BeeZerk

Review by LaLa, 21/01/2024

It takes guts to even attempt to remix this SID tune, which is one of the best composed tunes ever (not just among SIDs, but in general). You managed to lift it up and 'modernize' it with a sonic landscape that's piercing yet melancholic, just like the original. The arrangement is easily recognizable, yet fresh and uniquely yours. The more I listen to this, the more I like it.
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Battle Squadron - HiScore (Encore500) - arranged by Tomsk

Review by LaLa, 19/01/2024

A uniquely elegiac remix that is becoming Tomsk's signature style. Absolutely wonderful and so full of emotions! The instrumentation is a skillful combination of violins, strings, guitars, and drums (and probably a bunch of other instruments, too), and the overall arrangement has a wonderful arc to it. So well done, I really enjoy it!
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Electric City - arranged by Rock & JLD

Review by Dr.j Delysid, 18/01/2024

Amazing collabration of 2 amazing remixers ! JLD and Rock!! i love the energy of the remix, i love the groovy electric guitars which elevating it to another a superior level. i love the drums work, i love the lead track , and over all : very enjoayble remix!! we want moreeeee !!!!
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Occ-San-Geen (Encore500) - arranged by Firefox

Review by LaLa, 17/01/2024

Occ-my-god! What a great uptempo, dancey, staccato-heavy remix! It sounds like a modern chiptune mixed with heavy Italo disco and it really takes me back. Fantastic!
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Nebulus (Walkthrough Remix Radio Cut) - arranged by Mitch van Hayden

Review by Sada, 17/01/2024

I like it a lot ! Surprinsing, evolutive, neverboring remix ! The full ersion is awesome too.
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Rallye Master (Encore500) - arranged by Romeo Knight

Review by LaLa, 15/01/2024

Personally, I think the original Rallye Master Obarski tune is a bit uninspiring (ducks hail of rotten tomatoes thrown his way…), but Romeo Knight makes the most out of the material with a genius idea: make it into a Depeche Mode pastiche! It's spot on! Really well done, the early 80s style is instantly recognizable.
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Leander - Title (Encore500) - arranged by Glyn R Brown

Review by LaLa, 15/01/2024

The original one is fairly cinematic, too, so it's a perfect fit for that special electronic-cinematic treatment that only Glyn can provide. He is in full force here commanding a spectrum of instrumentation that several Hollywood music producers would be envious of. Just majestic!
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Amberstar - Title (Encore500) - arranged by Jogeir Liljedahl

Review by LaLa, 15/01/2024

OMG, that intro sends chills down my spine! A great emotional piece. My only wish is that the vocal was featured more than just in the intro.
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Myth - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by Divus, 11/01/2024

That's what I call a remix in 2024. Always insert vocals from the opera. One of the best Eivind remixes.
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Myth - arranged by Eivind Sommersten

Review by LaLa, 10/01/2024

I am going to be a party pooper here and bring this remix down a notch. It sounds great, but it also sounds like you threw everything but the kitchen sink at it, and as a result, artistically it's all over the place, and doesn't sound very cohesive to me.

The individual instruments all sound amazing, you made them bring all their fitting articulations to the table, from the trumpet to the solo singer.

But. 😁I also felt like I should've kept a live instrument count on this track as it progressed. Solo trumpet? Check. Big mixed choir? Check. Electric guitar? Check. Solo violin? Check. Big brass? Check. Acoustic guitar? Check. Female choir? Check. Gated synth bass? Check. Orchestral strings? Check. Solo female singer? Check… It's like you went down the list of all things that make something sound epic and cinematic and you decided to check all the boxes. When I first heard this remix it made my head spin! I am getting used to it as I listen to it more and more, but still…

Again, from a purely sonic perspective, the individual sections all sound fantastic. The entire tune is mixed to perfection. But I think it's just trying to cram way too much into 4 and a half minutes.

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Emerald Mine - arranged by LaLa

Review by Oliver Klaewer, 04/01/2024

Thank you for this remix. It's sound-wise pretty close to what I heard when I composed the song on the synth. Absolutely well done.
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Emerald Mine - arranged by LaLa

Review by Tomsk, 31/12/2023

Cracking synth pop remix here, in what is now becoming a bit of a (TM) style for Imre. Nails this tune and takes it into it's respective era, with great attention to detail, and well chosen instruments to complement the original. Everything is here from the original, and the pitch pends are perfection. A solid and varied drum track keeps your toes tapping along the way, and nods to the original SID help remind you of this tunes' origins….However, it's now impossible to listen to the original SID without hearing the vocoder 😊 Another very satisfying remix, well done.
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Delta (live at The Church for Transmission 64) - arranged by Reyn Ouwehand

Review by LaLa, 28/12/2023

Yawn, yet another remix of Delta?!?… Just kidding! 😀

I absolutely adore the heavy use of the organ. (Hmm, an organ in The Church? Whoever heard of such a… Oh, I get it! Nice touch, Reyn! 😜)

I feel like this could've easily gone double the length, Reyn's improv skills are just that good.

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