ReMix: Spy vs. Spy 'ambient antiques'
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- Game: Spy vs. Spy (Kemco, 1986, NES)
- ReMixer(s): Zyron
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- Posted: 2000-04-24, evaluated by djpretzel
This is one I came across while wandering around lost in that thing people call the internet - it's by Zyron, and is a catchy, well processed dance remix of the commodore 64 version of that spy caper game based on MAD magazine's characters . . this mix has a great big PHAT bass drum, so blast it in your car and drive around with the windows down pretending you're one of those badass guys . . or don't . . .
Discussion: Latest 12 comments/reviews; view the I thought it said it was by zircon at first :lol: .
This is too repetitive though. There's only minor variations from the looped melody, which gets stale pretty quickly.
That said, the take does use the appeal of melody and create a soundscape that fits it with its more desolate sound.
- Bahamut on October 31, 2009
This is too repetitive though. There's only minor variations from the looped melody, which gets stale pretty quickly.
That said, the take does use the appeal of melody and create a soundscape that fits it with its more desolate sound.
- Bahamut on October 31, 2009
Dark sounding material for what I'm assuming was a game infused
with the ultra-violent slapstick of Spy vs Spy. This is far removed
from music that evokes a sense of comedy, and all the better for
it, I think.
It's adequate techno that is even more impressive considering how early on this was submitted. I like the dark and mysterious layers in this, and I get a lot more feeling out of this than most of the other pieces out of the first 100 mixes. Surprising, seeings as I overlook this one all the time.
- Marmiduke on June 23, 2009
It's adequate techno that is even more impressive considering how early on this was submitted. I like the dark and mysterious layers in this, and I get a lot more feeling out of this than most of the other pieces out of the first 100 mixes. Surprising, seeings as I overlook this one all the time.
- Marmiduke on June 23, 2009
This mix is smooth, subtle, coldly industrial, and very
espionage-like.
It evokes images of cold war era Soviet spies, which is very appropriate considering the game
The introduction reminds me of a factory theme, sorta, and then at 0:20, the two spies in the room become aware of each other and their deadly game of cat and mouse begins.
I like it; it feels whoally contained and polished.
- 42 on December 13, 2008
It evokes images of cold war era Soviet spies, which is very appropriate considering the game
The introduction reminds me of a factory theme, sorta, and then at 0:20, the two spies in the room become aware of each other and their deadly game of cat and mouse begins.
I like it; it feels whoally contained and polished.
- 42 on December 13, 2008
The sounds in this seem deceptively simple... It's cool how
everything is layered really nicely; it sets up quite the mood
indeed.
There were a couple patches where it sounded like it might be dragging on a bit, but then the song took a new direction which I really appreciate. Good listen!
- Master_Yoshi on December 11, 2008
There were a couple patches where it sounded like it might be dragging on a bit, but then the song took a new direction which I really appreciate. Good listen!
- Master_Yoshi on December 11, 2008
Ahhh, gotta love those oldschool sounds. Very pleasant, if a bit
backgroundish. I'm going to keep this, I have a feeling it might
grow on me more.
--Eino
- evktalo on December 10, 2008
--Eino
- evktalo on December 10, 2008
OA;222499 wrote: This is a great example of taking a source tune and really playing to it's strengths. By taking an old 8bit theme and giving it a driving beat with some sonar sounding synth and several other filters, it sounds like it would be at home in a more modern stealth action game.
It's hard to say it better than that. I very vaguely remember the source, but I'm trusting OA's opinion on this, and my vague recollection.
This really adds to the original, in such a good way. Awesome.
- DragonAvenger on December 28, 2007
I'm a big fan of the source tune, which has a simple but great
hook. Like Andrew mentioned above me, this arrangement really does
play to the original's strengths. Good fusion of synthwork, beats
and chiptune, and a very loopable track. Look for more of Zyron's
stuff in the
[URL="http://www.remix64.com/member_zyron.html"]Commodore
arrangement scene[/URL].
- Liontamer on February 8, 2007
- Liontamer on February 8, 2007
This is a great example of taking a source tune and really playing
to it's strengths. By taking an old 8bit theme and giving it a
driving beat with some sonar sounding synth and several other
filters, it sounds like it would be at home in a more modern
stealth action game.
Though the original theme is repetitive, the way the melody fades in and out with a few breaks into other melody lines keeps it interesting throughout.
Of the two Spy VS Spy remixes, I think this one is the best.
- OA on January 23, 2007
Though the original theme is repetitive, the way the melody fades in and out with a few breaks into other melody lines keeps it interesting throughout.
Of the two Spy VS Spy remixes, I think this one is the best.
- OA on January 23, 2007
This remix has such a unique sound... It sounds so grainy. Zyron
needs to make another remix! :D
- Shwenky on September 11, 2005
- Shwenky on September 11, 2005
HANDS DOWN one of my top 5 remixes here... provokes nostalgia, AND
does it with class! good work my friend!
- FrozenSun on January 8, 2004
- FrozenSun on January 8, 2004
I recently heard this being played on Nectarine Demoscene
radio
www.scenemusic.net
I had almost forgotten about it. It's an old remix, but it's a nice light take
on the theme. Neat.
- m68030 on November 14, 2002
www.scenemusic.net
I had almost forgotten about it. It's an old remix, but it's a nice light take
on the theme. Neat.
- m68030 on November 14, 2002
Spy vs. Spy 'ambient antiques'
I like this one. Never heard the original. Doesn't remind me of Mad Magazine in any way, shape or form. Just cool music that has some NES type sounds as one of the main instruments. Although it is under 4 minutes it still seems a teeny tiny bit too long for me. Not quite enough variety but still decent.
- Joe Redifer on May 9, 2002
I like this one. Never heard the original. Doesn't remind me of Mad Magazine in any way, shape or form. Just cool music that has some NES type sounds as one of the main instruments. Although it is under 4 minutes it still seems a teeny tiny bit too long for me. Not quite enough variety but still decent.
- Joe Redifer on May 9, 2002
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