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[Milkshake]

Tastes like strawberries
On a summer evening
And it sounds just like a song

[Acid-Notation (scratchR) - Wipeout (TheReal88B0 Remix)]

I'm not primarily concerned, nor do I think it usually matters whether a remix is "faithful" or "distinct" from the original, especially because that's an opinionated matter. I think it's more important that it has a sense of originality and style, had effort put in, and, well, isn't a bore to listen to, differently-sounding or not, which I think is what you were aiming for.

I think the strongest part is at 1:26. Even if it sounds similar to the original version, it feels the most complete (arguably better than the original) and club-like, like I'd want to dance to it. As well as the occasional samples from the original as a love letter. This gets really subjective though, and Acid-Notation's compositions and style are famous for being extremely blunt.

The only thing I notice right away: I understand why you might have changed the synth at the beginning, but it doesn't have the same charm nor effect in comparison to the pleasant, high-pitched notes at 00:40, nor the deep and soothing synths at 1:10. Not to mention that it causes the end to sound incomplete. Even the other synths could be improved: I'd suggest that the high-pitched synth could've been more staccato, even with the drum loop, for example.

There's not a whole lot to talk about, honestly, I'm just stating my thoughts, wrong or not, about what I hear. It's a remix that is similar to the original in composition, but uses different synths to effect. I'm just glad that there are artists like you out there who are still keeping Acid-Notation's work alive to this day. GG

TheReal88B0 responds:

Thank you extremely much for your feedback! I did mess up a bit with the initial synthesizer. But then I was just starting to create my own synthesizers.

[Boot Sequence]

Great, unique intro, even on its own! It reminds me of starting up my old DS, or Wii, or PlayStation and whatnot. (Disclaimer: I never had a PS1.)

I'm not very sound-engineering savvy, but I still understand the genius behind here, unifying those nostalgic synths and rapturous, airy effects with a futuristic space theme. Production is, fittingly, very clean and professional. It's the polar opposite to "Ready", which is more exciting and upbeat, but I think that's what makes this other one special. This bravely attempts something aside from the in-your-face guitars and tons of MIDI synths in the background of 2013-14. It's not a full song, but, like others have said, it really "lifts you off" into the EP.