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Title: Zelda:LA ForestOfHysteria Filename: platonist_-_forest_of_hysteria.it |
Posted Fri 29th Aug 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| (note: I don't know the original tune) I love how the intensity builds right up to the finish, which is just suberb in it's climactic chaos. Like the part about 55% in when it quiets and the piano hits, nice chords and break from the madness. Don't know the game either, but feels like I'm running through a strange forest being chased by killer goblins or huge sprites. Good example that all should follow IMHO: keep the bass and any heavy percussion in the middle. Anything else can go anywhere, which you have again done very well. Full sound in terms of bass/mid/treb and left/center/right. All your songs, in my opinion follow that perfect balance with alot of depth, which makes it so much more enjoyable as the listener. | |
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Title: Flush The Evidence Filename: newtined_and_kaidiak_-_flush_the_evidence.xm |
Posted Sun 24th Aug 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| Shock to the system! Amazing programming. Reminds me of the band Download (ceVin Key of Skinny Puppy). Really great to hear songs like this on Mod Archive. More, please! | |
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Title: Ortalion Dreams Filename: ortaliondreams.xm |
Posted Sat 23rd Aug 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| Not messy - very clean and aweseome-ly programmed. Thank you, Beyond, for bringing this amazing artist, Jakim, to my attention. I have ALOT of songs to go through with that packed resume. | |
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Title: Enemy Base Filename: jk_enemybase.xm |
Posted Sat 23rd Aug 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| Great sounds and beats, volume control on point. Definitely sounds like we need to bring out the big guns and go on the attack as the title suggests. Deep bass contrasted by the freaky cool higher pitch noises. Quite a contrast, also, to some of your other works. That is a sign of true artistry. | |
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Title: Moogie in Space Filename: moogie_in_space.xm |
Posted Sat 23rd Aug 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Not boring and repetitive. There is good synth programming here. Nice work. | |
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Title: Flame War Filename: jk_flamewar.xm |
Posted Sat 23rd Aug 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Really nice melodies. Short but impactful piece. It may not be everyone's taste, but that doesn't make it a 3. | |
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Title: At spes non fracta Filename: jk_atspesnonfracta.xm |
Posted Sat 23rd Aug 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| This is a very, very nice song. Sounds like a movie soundtrack. It is really quite beautiful in parts. I'm not sure the previous voter really paid attention or if it was a personal grudge against the artist. | |
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Title: changes Filename: viraxor_-_changes.xm |
Posted Sat 23rd Aug 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| This is a wonderfully strange song. Was that a theremin?! Love that. Bounced between wonderfully strange and super-poppy like I'm running through a field with my arms up. I've never done that, but that's the feeling I get! Also have to give high marks for originality, throughout the song. | |
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Title: Electropic Heat Filename: platonist_-_electropic_heat.it |
Posted Sat 23rd Aug 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| As always with you, the variations and interest level is high. Love the melodies, bass, percussion. Of course, any time a piano kicks in I'm there. There was obviously alot of effort on effects on those main synths, which I applaud, but have to say it is a little too much for me. The moments where it is a non-effected nice synth, the quieter parts, have more impact to me. But overall, this is very enjoyable and listenable. Thank you! | |
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Title: The Union Filename: union.it |
Posted Tue 19th Aug 2025
Rated 5 / 10 |
| Since this is your second effort, I'd like to give some real feedback to hopefully assist going forward, although I am no expert. Some of the panning works, but the bass drum only on the left and some other stuff only on the right is distracting. Maybe it is personal taste, not sure, but I like the bass and snares mostly near the middle. The song IS long, but doesn't need to be. For a song that long, I recommend adding many more elements or changes, otherwise it can become tedious. I hope you continue in your efforts to unite the world! - SubStance. | |
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Title: In This World (feat SYNX) Filename: fuzion_mixer-platonist_-_in_this_world_feat_synx.it |
Posted Wed 13th Aug 2025
Rated 10 / 10 |
| It sounds like a hit dance song you could hear on the charts. That is how good this is. | |
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Title: SolarJetman DiamondWorlds Filename: platonist_-_diamond_worlds.it |
Posted Wed 13th Aug 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| Very interesting, makes me pause a moment and think. Bit of a cerebral song. Your craftmanship is really incredible. | |
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Title: shock syndrome Filename: shksyndr.xm |
Posted Tue 12th Aug 2025
Rated 6 / 10 |
| This song GETS GOING. The Good - percussion, bass and all the little backing sounds and bleeps. Some parts are really really good, with quite a bit of power. The Less Good - main melodies and sample choices for it - it just doesn't grab me and seems a bit all over the place. The opening synth almost made me stop and sounds 8-bit, but I'm glad I stuck with it. Melody/Synths: 5. All other stuff: 8-9. Overall: 6. (with much more potential) | |
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Title: lightforce 2000 Filename: zandax_-_lightforce_2000.mod |
Posted Sat 9th Aug 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Good song here, but I feel it lingered a bit in too many places with the same sounds repeating, specifially the left side synth. There were some chord changes, but I so craved more of them. I got a hint of something really good, it just wasn't quite there. I like the bluntness of the samples and the overall tone. If some haunting strings had entered about 1/2 way, this song could be great. | |
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Title: Sedate The Moon lun^rmr Filename: lunari_-_sedate_the_moon.it |
Posted Sat 9th Aug 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| I hope I don't get into the habit of contra-voting, but it is what it is. Some people's vote seem opposite of their comments. I have experienced this: "I didn't like the original, so I also don't like this cover, although it is pretty accurate". We can vote how we want, of course. I just don't understand alot of what I see. This song starts with a Skinny Puppy vibe, which is awesome. Upon listening, I'm happy with my vote of 8, so not even contra-vote. | |
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Title: blzguitan.it Filename: blzguitan.it |
Posted Fri 8th Aug 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| A unique song worthy of a listen. Solemn emotion level is high. It is short, I could have seen it going somewhere else and picking up. But that isn't always necessary, is it? | |
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Title: amiga pyramids Filename: paula_haunt_-_amiga_pyramids.mod |
Posted Mon 4th Aug 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| I'm giving this a rating mainly to counter the previous rating of 2. This song isn't a 2, that just seems like sour grapes or something else. The song may be a little sparse, but it sounds cool enough. | |
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Title: Namah Shivaya lun^rmr Filename: lunari_-_namah_shivaya.it |
Posted Sun 3rd Aug 2025
Rated 10 / 10 |
| This is stunning! Not many songs can keep my attention for 12 minutes. Epic volume control. Epic variety of sounds, beats, melody. Some songs sound like they came from another world, and this qualifies. I'm not even a trance guy, but I am a good music guy. | |
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Title: crack_01 Filename: cerror_-_crack_01.xm |
Posted Sun 3rd Aug 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| I wish this song continued, I really like it. It is basically just the chorus of a song, without a beginning or ending. But what is there makes me happy. | |
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Title: Paradoxos Filename: wallabra_-_paradoxos.it |
Posted Fri 1st Aug 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Nice relaxing song with soothing synths. Xylophone is clean and used well for a nice touch of interest. We all need to chill once in a while. | |
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Title: Eating Your Heart Filename: saga_musix_-_eating_your_heart.it |
Posted Fri 1st Aug 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| I'm getting some Skinny Puppy / Rush vibes from the percussion, which is a good thing. I can also connect to the theme of this song. | |
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Title: -Evolution- Filename: quazar_-_evolution.xm |
Posted Sun 27th Jul 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| Mysteriously good. (I am NOT a spambot!!!) | |
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Title: +Brain Serum+ Filename: quazar_-_brain_serum.xm |
Posted Sun 27th Jul 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| When I grow up, I want to be like you. | |
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Title: Crystal Sphere Filename: drakonpod_-_crystal_sphere.it |
Posted Sat 26th Jul 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| "Okay, i spent a long time deciding whether to upload this song or not..." <--- Why!? This song is great. Your usual top notch production quality + plenty to occupy the ear and brain. The fast little synth that comes in near the end is really well done. Good variations and keeps the listener involved. Would be a 9 if it was a minute shorter. | |
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Title: Spicy Italian Filename: firage_-_spicy_italian.it |
Posted Fri 4th Jul 2025
Rated 10 / 10 |
| Unlike some, I don't give out 10 ratings like candy, but this can be no less than a 10 for me. 8-bit and it sounds like this? Tremendous! It seems like a few years of work! Wow. | |
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Title: Railway Constellation Filename: tuna_-_railway_constellation.it |
Posted Sun 29th Jun 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Good reflective song. I really like the percussion. I'm a sucker for songs like this, especially the start. For me the rest of the song didn't quite live up to the start, hence not a higher rating. | |
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Title: Anthem For The Metallurky Filename: warlord_-_2025_-_anthem_for_the_metallurky.it |
Posted Fri 27th Jun 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| Well that's one way to get me into chip. The metal/chip/synth blend is very well done here. Maybe the end build was a little drawn out. There is a frenetic energy to this one, I like it! | |
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Title: Sphere of light Filename: sphere_of_light.it |
Posted Thu 26th Jun 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| That is the $h!t I want. | |
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Title: Chip Dancefloor Filename: mildewy_-_chip_dancefloor.xm |
Posted Tue 24th Jun 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| I'm not a chiptune guy, but this one caught my attention. The baseline probably does it for me, and although it is "chippy", it isn't overwhelmingly chippy. Good work on the team effort. | |
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Title: Natural Tibet Filename: drakonpod_-_natural_tibet.it |
Posted Mon 23rd Jun 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| I like the actual Tibet part at the beginning, and I give it an 8.5. Unfortunately the rest of it (non-Tibet part) doesn't seem to go with the Tibet part, and it is alot louder. I think the non-Tibet part could have been layered over/into the Tibet part, been quieter and really meshed into a complete song. Non-Tibet part gets a 6 (not for production quality) and overall I'll give it a 7. | |
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Title: Try 17 Beta / Queek Filename: try17.it |
Posted Sat 21st Jun 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Well done. As I was listening to this, my artist's ear was screaming for a pitch change or some harmonies, which to me would have kicked this song up to an 8. I love the synths and the atmosphere created here, it is a very full song with interesting sounds and impactful percussion. | |
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Title: Basic Lightning Filename: basic_lightning.xm |
Posted Sat 3rd May 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| Although not my usual style of music to listen to (thump thump thump), you have gone a step or three beyond that and this is a very interesting song. I like the variety of sounds and the serious tone of the song. Bit of an industrial edge to it also, which is great. | |
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Title: ** LASER FIELDS ** Filename: polaris_-_laser_fields.xm |
Posted Fri 18th Apr 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| Wow, you are really good. Some great synths, unique harmonies. This is the type of song I can listen to all day! Thanks. I'm glad people are posting their older work in batches, there is some great stuff from 20-30 years ago. | |
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Title: ** So Far Away ** Filename: polaris_-_so_far_away.xm |
Posted Fri 18th Apr 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| The song did take me somewhere, and I thank you. Beautiful work. | |
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Title: Scarred Horizon Filename: aardvark.it |
Posted Mon 7th Apr 2025
Rated 8 / 10 |
| That is freaking cool. | |
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Title: Eternity (synth cover) Filename: cs127_-_4m_eternity_synthwave_cover.it |
Posted Sat 15th Feb 2025
Rated 9 / 10 |
| Shockingly good. Thanks to the previous person who rated this, bringing it to my attention. I don't know how you make it sound so good, what is the "MIDI MACRO" effect? Such impressive work. | |
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Title: Malfunktion Filename: malfunktion.it |
Posted Sat 15th Feb 2025
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Good use of effects on this one. Fine example of getting alot out of a few basic samples, something I can't do so I'm impressed. I'd kick it up to an 8 if there were some more melodic aspects, but I love the style and espeically the ending. The ending of this seems like the lead-in to a really cool sci-fi or movie-soundtrack type song. | |
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Title: tribute to munzer Filename: tribute_to_munzer.it |
Posted Sat 16th Mar 2024
Rated 7 / 10 |
| Very pleasing song with nice melodies. Felt a bit like I was in a fantasyland. | |
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Title: Sky Scape Filename: tnt_sky.xm |
Posted Sat 16th Mar 2024
Rated 9 / 10 |
| Magnificent. Otherwordly, dark and beautiful. Nice variety of sounds and constant small creative changes. | |
Title: ## Time Filler ##
Filename: xtd_-_time_filler.mod
Rated 7 / 10