guitar slinger (GSLINGER.MOD)

Posted by Square Quasar on Mon 29th Nov 2021, rated 10 / 10.

Super pleasant track and the usage of the cut up guitar samples is excellent, one of the best Amiga songs out there. Easily a certified classic.

Posted by The_Muzykant on Wed 16th Jun 2021, rated 10 / 10.

Always amazes me. I remember finding this in off1k's compilation on Youtube for the first time. I didn't know what this "Amiga" thing was. I was taken aback by the fact that this was made in only four channels and 1990s!

Posted by The_Breaker on Tue 20th Apr 2021, rated 9 / 10.

WOW stumbled onto this one again after many years. (Ole C64 Scener) Playing it just now took me right back to my Amiga days. Beautiful then, beautiful now. This one is for you BIG Vinny RIP mate and please send me this weeks lotto numbers.

Posted by tnk on Fri 15th Jan 2021, rated 10 / 10.

Probably the best ever 4-chan tracked work. Even today (2021) kids are impressed when I play them that tune and show them how it has been done (using a protracker clone on PeeCee).
I can't count how many times I played that song back as a teenager, in the 90s. That track now somewhat defines that era of happy and easy life to me...

Posted by Enk on Sun 19th Jul 2020, rated 10 / 10.

A total mind opener as to what's possible with the module music format. Genius sequencing of guitar samples and a gorgeous overall track structure. Amazing for being only 4 channels as well!

Posted by Slender on Mon 20th May 2019, rated 10 / 10.

I first heard this on a Gravis Ultrasound presentation about a year ago, I really liked it, though I didn't know what it was until I found a disk online. This is one of the best modules I've ever listened to, and holds up very well even 26 years later. And to think this is only four channels. It deserves nothing less than a 10.

Posted by KycklingIRymden on Fri 8th Feb 2019, rated 10 / 10.

Ah, back when the internet was young and I downloaded this on floppy to transfer to my computer... I floated away for many repeats and hours to this and The Last Ballad.

Posted by AriaOnThePlanetes on Thu 8th Mar 2018, rated 10 / 10.

I can't believe this song is 4-channel MOD format. Awesome acoustic guitar tune.

Posted by Goldenclaw on Sat 28th May 2016, rated 10 / 10.

The mod to end all mods. Deserves an 11.

Posted by Sintarandir on Sat 28th Jun 2014, rated 10 / 10.

BEST guitar MOD I ever heard... Perfect in every way!

Posted by Solaris on Fri 9th Aug 2013, rated 10 / 10.

A true classic, its an amazing .MOD.
Best .MOD with guitars no doubt!

Posted by Woody on Wed 29th Aug 2012, rated 10 / 10.

I remember this Mod from back in the day and loved it when I saw the name again. This has to be one of my fav's from the past.

Posted by goodyntox on Wed 24th Aug 2011, rated 8 / 10.

Impressive tune! It sounds like a genuine guitar arrangement, which is not often the case with such mods.

Posted by yozfitz on Sat 8th May 2010, rated 10 / 10.

One of the greatest mods.. by far! Great melodies, great ambience, great techniques, great everything... :) I recommend this one to everyone.

Posted by Qumran on Tue 23rd Feb 2010, rated 10 / 10.

Classic, wonderful, awesome, 4ch, YEAH!

Posted by grabule on Sat 13th Feb 2010, rated 10 / 10.

What can you say ? Pretty incredible, 4 voices only. A great music for great amiga times ! One of my favorites.

Posted by Saga Musix on Mon 8th Jun 2009, rated 10 / 10.

Guitar slinger. Guitar perfection. No need to say more. A true classic.

Posted by Arne Puszelski on Mon 8th Jun 2009, rated 10 / 10.

4-ch - Great composing! Great guitars, great flute, ... - everything is great. Download this music and listen to the end! Outstanding track!

Posted by A-zTech on Tue 14th Oct 2008, rated 10 / 10.

truly awesome mod, and it's becoming even more awesome when you find out that such an amazing sound is produced by (!!) a tiny 4 channel mod!!!

Posted by Pip Malt on Sat 7th Jul 2007, rated 10 / 10.

This is a classic. Great guitars and flute along with some ambient chords in the background. The part at the end with electric guitar is really nice. If you like ambient soft rock (like I do) then download this NOW! 9.5

Posted by Maikel Yeremy on Fri 6th Jul 2007, rated 10 / 10.

WOW! what an amazing module (especially for 1992/93 on an Amiga!)...normally I don't like modules with guitars in them because they just don't sound convincing to me with cheezy pitch bends applied to a sustained, overdriven sample. This module actually sounds like someone who can play guitar well or at least found someone who knew how to play guitar and recorded a succession of riffs, slides, and loops and arranged them in a seemless way. The song has a good, chunky beat and very groovy feel that's somewhere between Acoustic Alchemy and John Mellancamp's 'Jack And Diane', and then transcends into a light, hypnotic 16-beat groove that in my opinion could just go on forever.

The thing I REALLY like is the non-abuse of the arrangement: There's one part near the beginning where Jogeir opens up into a simple, electric guitar solo that sounds like Mike Rutherford from Genesis or Slowhand (Clapton) and it only lasts for about 15 seconds or so - so sad and sweet and you'll never hear it again in the whole song. The fifes are not overdone either - using subtle pitch bends and two-note accents (sampled) and not dominating large parts of the song.

As the review team says - 'if you don't download it - there's something wrong with you.' I say if you don't download it - you will never know what to base the best off of. To add, it's impressive to mix an arrangement like this with only 4 channels! 'Nuff said. Thanks, Jogeir!

Posted by St3vor on Fri 6th Aug 1999, rated 10 / 10.

WOWIE!! This has got to be one of the best mods I've ever heard! The Guitar samples are of good quality and are mixed in very nicely, and the instrument arrangement here is absolutely fantastic! The song is not repetative or boring, It is lively and fast plus it is very entertaining. From the fast paced tune at the front to the slower conclusion, the song always changes, using different instruments and effects. Jogeir Liljedahl, I solute you! If you don't download this, there is something wrong with you...