ReMix: Deflektor 'LaserDance'
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- Game: Deflektor (Gremlin, 1988, C64)
- ReMixer(s): Chuck Dodgers
- Composer(s): Ben Daglish
- Song(s): 'Main Theme'
- Posted: 2000-09-30, evaluated by djpretzel
Coolo - synthy techno 80's pop always pleases cheese-mongers like myself, especially when it's done with taste and talent. Chuck Dodgers ReMix of the classic Commodore64 gem 'Deflektor' plays with melody and harmony quite nicely and is a satisfying trip down memory lane for any of you that appreciate the yesteryears of synth-pop (anyone remember Bucks Fizz? Yazz? ^^). I wholeheartedly recommend it because it's not only catchy, but Chuck manages to milk a lot out of the central melody in various ways, making it attention-worthy throughout.
Discussion: Latest 14 comments/reviews; view the A fun mix, no questions there! Catchy melody and beat. Not sure
I'll put it on my playlist but totally worth a listen or two.
- dANGER boy on December 13, 2011
- dANGER boy on December 13, 2011
Deflektor! I guess after repeated exposure to Zero Division's
arrangement for this same source earlier this year, you might
expect me to look towards the [i]other[/i] one in due time.
:wink:
In comparison to ZD's glam rock effort, what we have on the other hand is some kind of subtle rave, though the melody interpretation feels significantly more conservative - a riff of the theme, before going to the C-tuned and G-tuned breaks for the finish, complete with a weak fadeout for the genre. The chippy synth writing and way of manipulating the backing synths give in some life for its time of release, though these days they could be seen as that bit more minimalist. Panning and levelling is pretty good for its time as well, though personally I would've thought that lead synth string could've had more of a presence or had its attack cut to make it stick out moreso.
Basically, there's not a lot to see here if you're open for interpretation, but if you're a fan of the source and just want something that sounds fun, then I see no problem with you going for this one. I even think it sounds pretty decent too considering it's a 2000 release, so major credit there for its lasting appeal in that department :)
- Rexy on December 13, 2011
In comparison to ZD's glam rock effort, what we have on the other hand is some kind of subtle rave, though the melody interpretation feels significantly more conservative - a riff of the theme, before going to the C-tuned and G-tuned breaks for the finish, complete with a weak fadeout for the genre. The chippy synth writing and way of manipulating the backing synths give in some life for its time of release, though these days they could be seen as that bit more minimalist. Panning and levelling is pretty good for its time as well, though personally I would've thought that lead synth string could've had more of a presence or had its attack cut to make it stick out moreso.
Basically, there's not a lot to see here if you're open for interpretation, but if you're a fan of the source and just want something that sounds fun, then I see no problem with you going for this one. I even think it sounds pretty decent too considering it's a 2000 release, so major credit there for its lasting appeal in that department :)
- Rexy on December 13, 2011
This seems way too repetitive - nothing really different is done
throughout the song, and it got boring quick.
- Bahamut on October 31, 2009
- Bahamut on October 31, 2009
He just sent in the original song "Deflector" from the band
Laserdance (which was also used in the game)!!
So this is no own created remix !!
:tomatoface::tomatoface::tomatoface::tomatoface:
- eternaX on September 10, 2009
So this is no own created remix !!
:tomatoface::tomatoface::tomatoface::tomatoface:
- eternaX on September 10, 2009
I'm head-bopping with this one. It's definately happy, in a
strangely epic way. Epic-happy? Does that exist? Somehow it does
here.
Unfortunately things tend to get repetative after a while. Great song to have in the background, but not something to really focus on.
Epic-happy indeed.
- DragonAvenger on November 13, 2008
Unfortunately things tend to get repetative after a while. Great song to have in the background, but not something to really focus on.
Epic-happy indeed.
- DragonAvenger on November 13, 2008
This song is amazing! I don't know why, but I turned it on and
immediately felt really happy. :D
- jelloegg on February 2, 2007
- jelloegg on February 2, 2007
This piece is so retro, and I enjoy it infinitely more than Mr.
Dodger's other contribution to site lore. This is retro done right
folks.
- Chickenwarlord on December 29, 2006
- Chickenwarlord on December 29, 2006
Inexplicably one of my favorite mixes on the site, this is like
deep fried macaroni and cheese, hold the macaroni, and with extra
cheese. I think the part that really appeals to me is the
syncopated space in the bass synth, and the smooth transitions
between the sections. Just a note that syncopated bass can defeat
any sort of evil or win the prize in any sort of reality TV
elimination show without even trying ( I would never exaggerate
this for any reason).
There is also more going on besides just a verse chorus verse, with a post chorus, bridge, and then a variation on the chorus. The synths are old school but effective, and the drums aren't incredibly exciting but they do the job just fine.
Highly recommended.
- OA on December 27, 2006
There is also more going on besides just a verse chorus verse, with a post chorus, bridge, and then a variation on the chorus. The synths are old school but effective, and the drums aren't incredibly exciting but they do the job just fine.
Highly recommended.
- OA on December 27, 2006
This mix just makes me want to roll around places. There's got to
be some flashing dance lights going on while I'm doing that
too.
Yeah.
- benevolensaurus on March 7, 2005
Yeah.
- benevolensaurus on March 7, 2005
Well, my first remix in over 3 months. Glad it was this one. Since
I first heard the Deflektor tune about a year ago (slow starter) I
loved the sheer catchyness of it. Glad to see the remix manages to
keep the catchyness. Nice one Chuck.
- njsykora on November 13, 2004
- njsykora on November 13, 2004
No one has reviewed this game in a year and a half. I really
enjoyed this one. Very catchy, very fun, and quite listenable. I
can't really explain it, but it's just a really fun piece.
Well, I hope you didn't wait a year and a half for [i]that[/i] review.
91/100
- FlankingLine on September 7, 2004
Well, I hope you didn't wait a year and a half for [i]that[/i] review.
91/100
- FlankingLine on September 7, 2004
Sounds like something that would be on remix.kwed.org
Nice stuff going on here. Good chiptune. Variation is great until the middle, then everything from the first half seems to be used somewhere until the outro of the song which is a fadout including an unheard-from-the-other-parts-of-the-song loop. Not something I'd rush to my computer to quickly turn on in desperate need of me-inspiring music.
Chuck Dodgers...weird name...weird music selections...his bomberman one is a lot catchier and sets more of a video game style of song rather than something more professional, which this mix seems to be to me, like some 80's band who would happen to do a chiptune remix or something.
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on February 15, 2003
Nice stuff going on here. Good chiptune. Variation is great until the middle, then everything from the first half seems to be used somewhere until the outro of the song which is a fadout including an unheard-from-the-other-parts-of-the-song loop. Not something I'd rush to my computer to quickly turn on in desperate need of me-inspiring music.
Chuck Dodgers...weird name...weird music selections...his bomberman one is a lot catchier and sets more of a video game style of song rather than something more professional, which this mix seems to be to me, like some 80's band who would happen to do a chiptune remix or something.
- AnotherOneBitesTheDust on February 15, 2003
Deflektor 'Laser Dance'
Mr. Dodgers exposes us to a very happy blippy but cool mix from the game Deflektor. Ok panning here, quite a large amount of bass, and a good choice of instruments. Quite a few changes here too, although I probably would have preferred a few others to mix the song up a little more. It's a good listen, it's got fairly good mixing and the overall sound quality is pretty good. Synth orientated. I can't really think of anything else to say. Good work Chuck!
- Jivemaster on May 21, 2002
Mr. Dodgers exposes us to a very happy blippy but cool mix from the game Deflektor. Ok panning here, quite a large amount of bass, and a good choice of instruments. Quite a few changes here too, although I probably would have preferred a few others to mix the song up a little more. It's a good listen, it's got fairly good mixing and the overall sound quality is pretty good. Synth orientated. I can't really think of anything else to say. Good work Chuck!
- Jivemaster on May 21, 2002
