Without too much further ado tonight I present the tenth Game Music Monday – wahey, we’re in double figures! Still, I should really try and get these posted a little earlier in the day…

Zolyx’s Game Music Monday #10: J Krafft – IK Hamburg Extravaganza RMX

Today’s arranger, J Krafft, takes one of Rob Hubbard‘s iconic songs from International Karate and changes it into a softer, more ambient mix that is perfect to just chill and unwind with. The vocal samples are a nice touch and don’t sound gimmicky as such additions often can.

Click play and tune out! Hope you enjoy and I’ll see you same time next week.

Ah, this tune, folks. This tune!…

I love it to pieces. It brings back so many memories of a time in my life when worries were strange things that only other people had. Even now it’s got a great feel-good beat to it. Clyde Radcliffe will always have a special place in my heart.

Zolyx’s Game Music Monday #8: CZ Tunes – Creatures

This is just one of several remixes that have been created by CZ Tunes so you should definitely look them up if you want more good-quality ear food. The original song was composed by Steve Rowlands, while his brother (John Rowlands) was responsible for all the code wizardry that made Creatures such an awesome game. Together, as Apex Computer Productions, they were arguably the last developer to push the limits of the C64 in its twilight years.

See you again next week – if, that is, a certain sequel to a well-known game franchise hasn’t burnt me to a pile of ash by dragonfire!

oooooOOEEEeeeoooeoOOOEEeeEEOoooo! Be afraid, be very afraid, because it’s time for a special Halloween double bill of delicious game music remixes!

Yes, I know both of these tracks are the same tune, and you might wonder why. Well, simple really: They’re both so good that I couldn’t include one over the other, and since it’s a special occasion, I bundled them both into one feature so that you can decide for yourself which is your favourite.

Zolyx’s Game Music Monday #7: Halloween Ghouls ‘n Ghosts!

The original composer of this track was Tim Follin, a name that certainly ranks up there with the most respected 8-bit composers of all time. His work in games such as L.E.D. Storm, Black Lamp, and Bionic Commando – along with the two GnG games - is fondly remembered by many. Remixers Binster and Tim Forsyth have done well to preserve the classic feel with some modern flair.

Enjoy your Halloween and tune in next week!

Greetings! Another seven days have passed and it’s time to indulge ourselves in another SIDtacular remix…

There’s not a huge amount of background I can waffle on about this week. The original tune was found in one of the many C64 demo releases that there have been over the years, and artist RunStop64 plucked this one out of obscurity and dragged it somewhat closer toward mainstream recognition. I’m pretty sure it’s one that you’re not going to recognise, but if you do, hey – give yourself a cookie!

Zolyx’s Game Music Monday #6: RunStop64 – Albedo 2

Just be warned that this track is a bit loud – as per the warning at the start, be sure to turn your speakers down a little to avoid an unexpected surprise!

Next week: A special Halloween edition! I already know exactly which track I’ll be featuring…

Ahoy again, SIDheads!

Quite by accident I appear to have committed the grievous error of featuring the same composer twice in a row… but I’m not making any apologies. Surely you won’t complain at hearing another Rob Hubbard classic in glorious modern stereo? Of course you won’t! Still, I promise something different for next time.

Zolyx’s Game Music Monday #5: Graeme Slapp – Thrust 2009

After a quick check of the interweb before deciding on which remix to use I was very much spoilt for choice. Despite being a tricky beast to handle well there are nevertheless plenty of well-done variations of Thrust – I was on the verge of going for a different tune entirely, but eventually I made a hard choice and decided to go with a fairly recent effort arranged by maestro Graeme Slapp. A fine-quality piece of work it is too!

See you next week for another blast from the past…

For this week’s GMM you might want to immerse yourself in the atmosphere a bit by getting out your graph paper and grabbing some “potions” from the fridge. Things may get slightly fantastic…

It’s hard to talk about music in the 8-bit era without dropping the name of Rob Hubbard into the mix somewhere. He created so many legendary pieces of music that it’s hard to avoid addressing him as “High Grand Musical Master” or, more simply, “God”. There are hundreds of remixes of his compositions and it’s sad but fair to say that the larger portion of them aren’t very good. I hope you will share my opinion that this particular track doesn’t fall into that category…

Zolyx’s Game Music Monday #4: OJ Oscillation – Master of Magic (Medieval Cover)

The game itself, Master of Magic, is completely unrelated to Simtex‘s Civ-like creation that you may be thinking of. Published by Mastertronic back in 1985, should you find yourself in possession of a suitable emulator and game image, I would recommend trying it! Oh, and if you do, I really wasn’t joking about the graph paper… well, unless you enjoy being hopelessly lost, in which case, no need to worry about it.

It’s Monday, and that means it’s time for another piece of excellently-mixed game music!

The track for today comes from Glyn R Brown, a talented remixer who has used his magic to create an impressive new version of the music found in Gordian Tomb. This was a game released for the Commodore 64 and Amiga, and the same music was used in a PC remake (which you can find as a project on the TDB Soft website). The music was originally composed by Thomas Detert.

Zolyx’s Game Music Monday #2: Glyn R Brown – Gordian Tomb Adventures

With a fantastic Aztec feel, it captures the feel of the game in a way that few remixes can. Hopefully you enjoy it as much as I do!

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