2149 and Beyond is my tribute to the amazing talents that, throughout the 80s & 90s, pushed the Yamaha YM2149 sound chip to the limits. Featuring re-imagined classics from many of your favourite chip musicians, this album takes us into the realms of the YM2149 and Beyond.

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2149 and Beyond

Here is my version of Jochen Hippel's (aka Mad Max) fantastic introduction/menu music for The Seven Gates of Jambala.

The Seven Gates of Jambala was developed by Thalion Software and published by Grandslam Interactive in 1989. This was the first game developed by Thalion, and was a launch pad for the Atari ST demo group The Exceptions (Tex) and their venture into commercial games.

Originally created on the YM2149 sound chip for the Atari ST, this has to be one of my favorite introduction tunes. I've incorporated some of Jochen's original sounds into this tune as without them it just doesn't sound the same.

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The Seven Gates of Jambala

Here is my version of Jason C. Brooke's great music from Vixen.

Vixen was developed by Intelligent Design and published by Martech in August 1988. To be honest, it was pretty bad, with the music being the best bit about it!

Musically it is very similar to Sympathy for the Devil by The Rolling Stones - perhaps it is just coincidence?

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Vixen

My cover of the Xenon (In Game) music originally written by David Whittaker and released by The Bitmap Brothers. This version incorporates some of the original sounds that David produced using the Yamaha YM2149 sound chip used in the Atari ST.

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Xenon (In Game)

Welcome to the magical Enchanted Land! This is my remix version of the classic Jochen Hippel (aka Mad Max) intro music for the groundbreaking Atari ST game, Enchanted Land. It is created using lots of lovely 80s instruments and also features Jochen himself (see if you can spot him).

Enchanted Land broke all the rules of the Atari ST to give the best platformer experience ever created. It was written by Nic Thisell of the demo crew The Carebears (TCB) and published by Thalion in 1990.

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Enchanted Land (Intro)

Remixer: Moreno J
Sound mixing: Moreno J
Mastering: Moreno J
Video re-edit: Moreno J
Video link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oRLJIQCwEvw

Jan Hammer - Crockett's Theme (Moreno J Remix) Freedownload

Remixer: Moreno J
Sound mixing: Moreno J
Mastering: Moreno J
Video re-edit: Moreno J
Video link:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2Kx5xddEZZc

Harold Faltermeyer - Axel F (Moreno J Remix) Freedownload

My versions of the Thalion opening music from the Atari ST. A fantastic piece of music written by Jochen Hippel (aka Mad Max)

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Thalion Introduction

The Stafford Brothers Remake Safri Duo's Mainstage Anthem "Played-A-Live." Out Now on Purple Fly 

Platinum-selling artists Stafford Brothers return to NFT-backed Purple Fly with a newly revived cover of Safri Duo's 2000 hit "Played-A-Live," which achieved Top 10 national chart positions in 20 countries. 

The producer duo pays homage to the original while adding a modern electronic twist. The track's prominent bongo beats transport you to frenzied drum circles in exotic jungles, while it’s progressive melodies and driving bassline make it the perfect addition to an energetic festival set. "The Bongo Song" continues to live on for a brand new generation of music fans courtesy of the Stafford Brothers' dynamic production skills. 

Their previous singles on the label include a remake of Blink-182's hit "I Miss You" and "Rage." The singles received media support from Dancing Astronaut, Spotify’s mint Japan, and more. The brothers have multiple nominations and ARIA awards under their belt, as well as releases on labels such as on Spinnin' Records, Defected, Musical Freedom and Smash The House.

Purple Fly is an independent imprint utilizing cryptocurrency's hottest frontier as a platform for the spectrum of electronic music. The label's goal is to support collaborations of all forms of art, connecting music and stunning visuals for an immersive experience that spans the sonic realms of trance to trap. Purple Fly releases NFT directly on its official website with each music drop, enabling artists to have access to direct support from their fan base while expressing their creativity. Aussie exports Stafford Brothers were the first electronic dance music act to sign to Cash Money Records in 2012 and have since collaborated with rap and hip-hop heavy hitters such as Lil Yachty, T.I., Waka Flocka Flame, Rick Ross, and more. As the world emerges from the pandemic, the duo is coming back in full force. In 2021, they performed to 50K people at the Suncorp Stadium in Brisbane for the NRL tripleheader. This laid the groundwork for their massive halftime show performance with Multi-Platinum recording artist Timmy Trumpet at the NRL Grand Final. Now a part of the Purple Fly family, Stafford Brothers join artists like Futuristic Polar Bears, DJ SODA, Laidback Luke, BLVD., Fatman Scoop, Shaquille O'Neal, Sevenn, and more at the cutting edge of NFT backed music.

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Stafford Brothers - Played A Live (The Bongo Song) [Extended Mix]

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Stu Phillips & Glen A.Larson - Knight Rider Theme (Moreno J Remix) Freedownload

Here is my version of I, Ball composed by Wally Beben for the Atari ST and published under the budget Silverbird range in 1987. This track is mainly using the ARP 2600 for instrumentation, however there are just some parts of this great tune that cannot be replaced from the original square wave of the YM2149 chip. I have recreated these sounds using a retro chip synthesizer in Reason 12.5.

"I, Ball can best be described as a vertically-scrolling assault game, although the usual assault craft has been replaced by a spherical character with one eye - hence the title" - ST Action

Programmed by : Glyn Kendall
Graphics : Tahir Rashid
Design : Timothy Closs
Music : Wally Beben

This remix forms part of my upcoming album "2149 and Beyond", which is a collection of remixes of my favourite Atari ST YM2149 tracks. You can find more information about it on my BandCamp site, and purchase the album or individual tracks.

https://neilhalliday.bandcamp.com/album/2149-and-beyond

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I, Ball

Composer: James Wright
Performance: Rocky Mountain Chamber Choir
Publisher: Cypress Choral Music

visit https://cypresschoral.com to study the score as you listen

Every Deed, Every Day - by James Wright - with flute

"Inspired by the Dervish dancer who by his whirling realizes the spiraling of the universe"

I, Ball

Neil Halliday

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