Joe Redifer Posted May 14, 2002 Share Posted May 14, 2002 Skate or Die 'Subcrunch' If you don't download this, then you are not a true skater punk. If you wannabe a real sk8ter, you must have this remix! It's pretty good, mixing the theme quite well. Very electronic sounding, but that's OK... electronic iz good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skawttieboy Posted July 3, 2002 Share Posted July 3, 2002 I love the electronic keyboards in this, they just flow so well, bringing so many different beats together to make an awesome sounding piece! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jdm Posted July 22, 2002 Share Posted July 22, 2002 I'm 99% certain the original composer was Rob Hubbard. He worked for Electronic Arts for a long time and did a lot of their c64 sid chip music. If I am not mistaken, the original sid chip version of this song was written in assembly language.... talk about hard core... jdm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted July 23, 2002 Share Posted July 23, 2002 A great remix, with a long intro that suddenly builds into a full tune. The only thing missing is, of course, the infamous "Skate... Or... Die!" 8-bit lyrics from the Skate Or Die 2 title theme. Check it, yo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mahjong No OujiSama Yoshi Posted November 18, 2003 Share Posted November 18, 2003 I must say this is a great theme and I'm not easily impressed either. This has got to be one of the most coolest MP3's on this site, however, it doesn't fully grab my attention like some of the other Skate Or Die games' music, even Ski Or Die's music, like the inner tube race was better, plus, what fails to fully make this song memorable is it's guitar! I'm sorry to say but it doesn't grab me out of my seat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Liontamer Posted October 19, 2005 Share Posted October 19, 2005 This was a decent old-school cover of the original. Solid stuff for its time, including some beefed up guitar work compared to the SID version. I can see why the guitar isn't prominent here, as it reflects the style of the original. Lead synth at :59 didn't provided a good texture at all, but this was alright. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BenHarris Posted March 5, 2006 Share Posted March 5, 2006 Well, it's 2006 now (incase you haven't heard) and this remix is still hot as anything. This was one of the first few mixes I downloaded on this site and a couple years later I'm still enjoying it! Really nice work hear, it's an awsome song! (Thank god I'm not undudical...) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OceansAndrew Posted May 1, 2007 Share Posted May 1, 2007 Not quite sure how i feel about this one. THe opening synth has some retro cool, but the guitar sample is decidedly undudeical. The lead synth is decently sequenced, but is a bit loud and lofi. Obviously old school, but still charming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DragonAvenger Posted October 26, 2008 Share Posted October 26, 2008 The background line really stands out in a good way with this one. I think it holds the mix together. Don't know the source, but the rock feel works pretty well with the melody. Kudos on that. Main synth is a bit out of place, but not the worst match-up I've heard. Retro, and enjoyable. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justinj212 Posted January 21, 2009 Share Posted January 21, 2009 the opening is awesome, love the synths. kind of retro, then the guitar really livens things up. things were a little repetitive at points, but overall it was a good mix that was very enjoyable. Liked to outro too. Good work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bahamut Posted September 28, 2009 Share Posted September 28, 2009 My main gripe here is the arrangement as usual with mixes this old - it just doesn't keep things interesting with its repetitiveness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vilecat Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Synths are still <3 The guitar and drums now sound a bit strange now that we're used to all these high quality remixes, but I don't get tired of the arrangement between chrous repeats. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Level 99 Posted December 27, 2010 Share Posted December 27, 2010 Despite some of the lackluster mixing, I actually really like this. Reminds of a song from a late 80's movie where there's a street chase going on or something (those no good mall cops chasing the rad dude on a skateboard who's just all IN YOUR FACE RADICAL). Doesn't age spectacularly, but I think that adds a bit of charm to this one, can't put my finger on why though. Needs more C64 synth though. MORE. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crulex Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 There is something about this ReMix, but I really don't know what it is. The production, which is usually where a lot of older mixes start to trip up, is off at points to varying degrees, but it has some old-school vibes that allow me to not completely write it off entirely. Not for me, I'm afraid, but I'm sure there are fans of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tables Posted August 24, 2015 Share Posted August 24, 2015 Based on the NES version or not you can totally feel the C64 roots in here, and that's always a good thing. I'd agree that this is a bit basic and repetitive, but if you beefed up the production a little this wouldn't be out of place as one of those Kavinsky type modern-80s-throwback Hotline Blood Dragon groove songs. Definitely feels like skating through an 80s version of the future. timaeus222 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
timaeus222 Posted August 26, 2015 Share Posted August 26, 2015 I think this sounds fairly 80s-rock. I like that old-school charm on it. The samples don't really hold well today, but I agree with Stevo on the feel I get from this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swansdown Posted October 12, 2015 Share Posted October 12, 2015 An old favourite. It has a nice lift throughout and a brave tension. The chippy backdrop helps? It's pretty cool. c: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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