The C64 Take-away podcast

Hey-hey-hey! It’s the 64th episode of the C64 Take-away, and a very special one at that. On June 16th 2005, I released the very first episode into the wild. And now, exactly 20 years later, it’s time to wrap up and move on – and what better episode number than 64 to end on? And … Continue reading Episode 064: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish The post Episode 064: So Long, and Thanks for All the Fish first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

It’s a first-episode-of-the-new-year extravaganza, featuring both a classic C64 chiptune and a more “modern” one that’s all samples. And plenty of remixes for your discerning ears. Enjoy! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (39:47 minutes – 58 Mb) Music played: Moonove – Commando – Main Theme remix Jaakko Kaitaniemi (Reed) – Dirty ’64 Jeroen Tel … Continue reading Episode 063 The post Episode 063 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

As 2024 slowly draws to a close, here’s 9 carefully curated tracks to keep you warm and fuzzy this holiday season. Enjoy! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (40:33 minutes – 59 Mb) Music played: Eivind Sommersten – Sax Nuddle Dave Whittaker – Armageddon Man Tony “Fluke73” Wirén – Castlevania (Vampire Killer Tyros Edition) Johan … Continue reading Episode 062 The post Episode 062 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Summer is here! To celebrate I turned off the A/C, closed all the windows and sat down to bring you yet another electic mix of C64 remixes and chiptunes. Apologies in advance for the sound quality on my speaking parts. I was forced to relocate to a different part of the house, and that turned … Continue reading Episode 061 The post Episode 061 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Not a late April Fools, but an actual real episode. And the second one to be released this year. Blimey! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (42 minutes – 61 Mb) Music played: Vandahlia – Robocop 3 – Main Theme AMJ – Selfmade Executable Eivind Sommersten – Blue (Clarinet Lounge) Linus – Sheds on a … Continue reading Episode 060 The post Episode 060 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Happy New Year, everyone! Your ears are not deceiving you – we’re not even half of a month into 2024, and here’s a new episode already. Snuggle up with a mug of a warm beverage and dream yourself away with 8 carefully curated chiptune-remixes. Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (32:41 minutes – 47.5 Mb) … Continue reading Episode 059 The post Episode 059 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Winter came and went, and then came back again. Perfect excuse to stay indoors, set up the recording “studio” and bring you the first podcast episode for 2023. Enjoy! Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (43 minutes – 62 Mb) Music played: Johannes Bjerregaard – Zoom (subtune #1) Infamous – Creatures 2 Mr Weebl – … Continue reading Episode 058 The post Episode 058 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Who couldn’t do with a bit of C64 remixes and SID chiptunes to take our minds off these troubled times? I know I could. After a bit of retail therapy, the podcast now has a portable studio setup. To celebrate, here’s a new episode for your listening pleasure. Stream this episode:Download this episode: MP3 (49 … Continue reading Episode 057 The post Episode 057 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

On a lazy Sunday morning in December, what was supposed to be a quick microphone test ended up as an entire episode. Stay tuned to discover if a certain tune gets to close the show for the 7th time since 2005. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (46 minutes – 67 Mb) Music played: … Continue reading Episode 056 The post Episode 056 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Being a man of my word, here's the second of the two episodes that I promised to release before the end of 2019, should the “8-Bit Symphony Pro” kickstarter fund. Enjoy! Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (42 minutes – 61 Mb) Music played: ALPA – IK+ (Bergen Boogie Remix) Johan Andersson – Bomb … Continue reading Episode 055 The post Episode 055 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

On the final day of the 8-Bit Symphony Pro kickstarter, at 83% funded with little under 5 hours left on the clock, I posted a message on twitter saying: “If the 8-Bit Symphony Pro kickstarter funds, I solemnly vow to create at least two episodes of the #C64 Take-away before 2019 comes to an end. … Continue reading Episode 054 The post Episode 054 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

First episode in what feels like forever (according to Wolfram|Alpha it’s been 4 years, 5 months and 3 days).  In return for your patience this episode clocks in at a little over an hour, so expect the usual C64-related music goodness, hand-picked for your listening pleasure. Apologies in advance for any mispronunciations I made on … Continue reading Episode 053 The post Episode 053 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

A full year later than originally planned, the podcast that refuses to go away no matter how many curveballs life throws at it returns. To compensate for the lack of recent outings, this one is a whopper containing a total of 15 tunes, all handpicked for your listening pleasure. Enjoy! Stream this episode: Download this … Continue reading Episode 052 The post Episode 052 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Introduced at the Consumer Electronics Show in January 1982, and available to the public in August of 1982 – it’s everyone’s favourite computer: The C64. To coincide with the “C64 Month” campaign (Twitter + Facebook), here’s my contribution in the form of a new episode of the C64 Take-away. As usual the mix consists of … Continue reading Episode 051: Has it been 30 years already? The post Episode 051: Has it been 30 years already? first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Ho-ho-ho! Christmas comes a few days early this year. After passing my project manager exam on December 13th, I cleared the mountain of books and papers off my desk and started preparing this episode. In honour of this being the 50th show(!) here’s almost an hours worth of sonic delight – five remixes and five … Continue reading Episode 050: Redefining ‘infrequent’ since 2005 The post Episode 050: Redefining ‘infrequent' since 2005 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Greetings programmes! After another massive delay caused by too much going on at work, causing me to relax (among other things) in front of the Xbox rather than sit down in front of the microphone every month or two, here’s the first episode of 2011(!). Hopefully making up for the radio silence with nine carefully … Continue reading Episode 049: Everybody set the 8-bit spirit free The post Episode 049: Everybody set the 8-bit spirit free first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

In return for your patience with my completely erratic publishing schedule here is a little something for your Christmas stocking. Sadly, the (huge) delay is partly caused by the podcast going back to its single-host roots, as Makke has had to cancel his co-host gig. That being said, here’s eight carefully selected tunes that should … Continue reading Episode 048: And then there was one The post Episode 048: And then there was one first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Just in time for Christmas, Makke and Jan skip an obvious opportunity to pour themselves a generous helping of glühwein. Instead they get all serious (well, not really), and cook up a delicious Commodore 64 styled music burger for you: Two Christmas tunes make up the bun, a solitary SID chiptune provides the dressing, and … Continue reading Episode 047: Just in time for Christmas The post Episode 047: Just in time for Christmas first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Just when you thought the C64 Take-away was back on a regular schedule, Makke and Jan go and mess it up again – this time blaming it on being extremely busy at work. To make things better, the lads provide you with the longest show so far, clocking in at just over an hours worth … Continue reading Episode 046 The post Episode 046 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Holy rapid release schedule, Batman! Another C64 Take-away already? Makke and Jan are back to entertain you with even more carefully selected C64 SIDs and remixes – including an 8-bit tribute to the man who came up with the moonwalk, and a trip back to the early days of remixing. Also, we talk about the … Continue reading Episode 045 The post Episode 045 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Makke is back for another co-hosted episode, coming at you from cloudy Malmö, Sweden. This time we bring you no less than three tunes from the new "Sounds of SceneSat" compilation, along with some other remixes, and a great SID tune by AMJ. Plus, we catch up on whats been happening in the world of … Continue reading Episode 044: Two hosts at the price of one The post Episode 044: Two hosts at the price of one first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Okay, so you’ve waited patiently for a new episode to come out before. But never this long. Tune in to hear what could possibly distract me from producing an episode for over four months (hint: it involves lots of people, a church, and saying "I do!"). Plus news, feedback, and the usual funky fry up … Continue reading Episode 043 The post Episode 043 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Just when you thought it was safe to unsubscribe, the C64 Take-away is back to serve you another nutritious audio fry up. Once again I stumble my way through the English language, bringing you carefully selected Commodore 64 SID tunes and remixes, lovingly spiced with news on whats happening in the world of Commodore-related music. … Continue reading Episode 042 The post Episode 042 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Told you the C64 Take-away would be back in February, didn’t I? The first show for 2008 features a bit of catch-up on what’s been happening in the world of C64 related music – including two new album releases, a hardware gizmo that will let you musician types use that sweet SID sound in your … Continue reading Episode 041 The post Episode 041 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

This time bringing you a bunch of tunes that have nothing in common apart from the fact that the original SIDs were all composed between 1984 and 1986. Also, I talk about an upcoming album release, and mention a couple of videos that you need to watch. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (37:08 … Continue reading Episode 040: Is there life after forty? The post Episode 040: Is there life after forty? first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Time for another irregularly scheduled dose of the best remixes out there. This time the show is produced and assembled on my laptop, using different recording gear and software from the stuff I’m used to, so apologies in advance if it’s not up to standard, sound quality wise. Also included is another track from the … Continue reading Episode 039: From deep within the Swedish woods The post Episode 039: From deep within the Swedish woods first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

This time it’s the usual blend of classic SIDs and remixes. I also preview the new album from Reyn Ouwehand, talk about the upcoming Back In Time Live event, catch up on news and listener feedback, and play you a Nelly Futardo track[*] without getting in trouble with the RIAA. Stream this episode: Download this … Continue reading Episode 038: Baby, it’s hot in here! The post Episode 038: Baby, it's hot in here! first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

On the afternoon of March 4th 2007, veteran composer Richard Joseph passed away, after a short battle with lung cancer. I had the good fortune of meeting Richard at Back In Time London in 2002, and he left a lasting impression – although we only talked briefly I have fond memories of a man who … Continue reading Episode 037: In memory of Richard Joseph The post Episode 037: In memory of Richard Joseph first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

This time I’m joined by Makke for another co-hosted show. Listen in as we bring you a blend of classic SIDs and remixes, catch up on some listener feedback, and talk about some sad news. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (39:28 minutes – 36.2 Mb) Music played: JCH – Maniac Mansion PowerTrace – … Continue reading Episode 036 The post Episode 036 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (31:58 minutes – 29.3 Mb) Stuff mentioned: PRESS PLAY ON TAPE live at The Rock in Copenhagen on December 2nd, 2006 C64 Remix albums on the iTunes Store The Instant Remedy CD is down to 75 available copies Free Crystal Dreamscapes bonustracks Music played: Nada – Ghouls Rocksteady … Continue reading Episode 032 The post Episode 032 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (18:08 minutes – 17.7 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: In Remembrance of Edwin van Santen, by Falco Paul. Music played: Edwin van Santen – 13 Seconds of Masacre Edwin van Santen – PCW-Tune 88 Edwin van Santen – Phalanx Edwin van Santen – Scratching Zwaantjes Dafunk – … Continue reading Episode 030: In remembrance of Edwin van Santen The post Episode 030: In remembrance of Edwin van Santen first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Managed to record this one late Tuesday, headed off to bed, and woke up with a bad case of the flu. So I never got around to push the “publish” button until now. Hope you still manage to enjoy my half-ill ramblings. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (38:01 minutes – 34.9 Mb) Stuff … Continue reading Episode 028 The post Episode 028 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (36:52 minutes – 33.8 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: Remix64.com HVSC update #45 One Man & His Mic – a new 1-hour retro music podcast. Show #001 to be published on May 1st Create audio feedback easily, courtesy of Odeo.com Music played: Chabee – Draconus Thomas Detert … Continue reading Episode 027 The post Episode 027 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (29:56 minutes – 27.5 Mb) Music played: Instant Remedy – Commando (from the Instant Remedy CD) No Other Medicine – The Last V8 Wobbler – Last Ninja 2 (Minimal Mix) Peacemaker – Lightforce (Komische Mischung mix) N-Joy/The SoundWavers featuring Simona – Stormlord (Seneca’s marble pack) Tunes played on … Continue reading Episode 026 The post Episode 026 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Wahey! The C64 Take-away is 25 shows old. Join me for an all-SIDs episode featuing some of my favorite tunes, recorded directly from the C64 sound chip. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (44:27 minutes – 40.7 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: The BoulderDash music video GoatTracker 2.25 SIDPLAY V3.4 for OS X … Continue reading Episode 025: The SIDelicious Special The post Episode 025: The SIDelicious Special first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (48:58 minutes – 44.9 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: The new and improved Remix 64 Rating Centre Blibb Blobb Episode 006 Prophet64 The Giant Massive Cracks EP (featuring Kukoo Wasp’s Hades Nebula mix) DataHits Play it again, SID Music played: Wobbler – Rockbuster Moog – Dadelos Kukoo … Continue reading Episode 024 The post Episode 024 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (45:27 minutes – 41.7 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: The Commodore C64C Introductory Audio Tape Remix64 – Megamix Vol. 1 Charity Night 2006 The Whatever you wanna call it Show: History Night – spanning 17 years of C64 remixes Music played: Moog – Camel Funk Doron Deutch … Continue reading Episode 023 The post Episode 023 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (40:28 minutes – 37.1 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: Blibb Blobb – The chiptunes podcast 8 Bit Mayhem podcast Beastie Boys A Capella Downloads Music played: Steve Rowlands – Creatures (title tune) DJ Skitz – Swing it to the left Wobbler and LMan – Trantor Romeo Knight … Continue reading Episode 022 The post Episode 022 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

While everyone else in this country was watching the royal babtism on telly I put on my best growling voice (which is not very good, since I still have a cold) and produced an all-out metal edition of the C64 Take-away. If you prefer your remixes without screaming guitars, don’t worry – things will be … Continue reading Episode 021: The Metal Special, Part II The post Episode 021: The Metal Special, Part II first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

First show of the year, and the biggest one I’ve done so far, too – clocking in at just below 51 minutes. Bear with me as I’ve become a tad rusty since the last show. It can only get better from here on in.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (33:45 minutes – 31 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: Remixer Of The Year 2005. Voting closes on January 5th 2006. Yours truly is even nominated for a “Radio Personality Of The Year” award.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (34:56 minutes – 32 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: Swedish television programme “Kontroll” talk to Andreas Wahlström about C64hq, SID’80s, the SID-chip, his C64 collection and more. Airs Monday, December 5th, SVT2 at 8:30 pm CET and available here the following day (requires RealPlayer or Windows Media … Continue reading Episode 018 The post Episode 018 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

A bit more nasal than usual, as I haven’t completely gotten rid of the flu that I caught a week back. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (36:44 minutes – 33.7 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: The Copenhagen Retro concert gets coverage on Danish national radio (Requires Windows Media Player. This is mostly … Continue reading Episode 017 The post Episode 017 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Sure, it’s 3 weeks later than planned, but you wouldn’t believe the stuff I’ve had to endure since last time the Take-away was open for business. Oh well, such is karma. Or summat. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (35:58 minutes – 33 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: Sturgeons Law podcast Yahoo! Podcasts … Continue reading Episode 016 The post Episode 016 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Def rhymes and phat beats, as the Take-away goes allout hip-hop. And no, on show #014 I didn’t play Linus Walleijs “Wares the Phuture” to drive away the north-american audience. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (37:28 minutes – 34.4 Mb) Music played: Selectanovel – Huerdenlauf The C64 Mafia – Forbidden Forest (Live at … Continue reading Episode 015: The Hip-hop Special The post Episode 015: The Hip-hop Special first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (35:15 minutes – 32.3 Mb) Music played: Mitch & Dane – Street Wise Sonic Wanderer – Crazy Comets (BITLite Invintro) Wobbler – Aural Manouvers II (onefourty vs. seventy remix) Makke vs Timbuktu – Alla Vill Till High Scoren Linus Walleij – Warez the Phuture (Flying Shark) X-formZ – … Continue reading Episode 014: The “Heja Sverige!” special The post Episode 014: The “Heja Sverige!” special first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (34:49 minutes – 31.9 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: MJ Hibbet & The Validators – Hey Hey 16K Music played: LMan & Sunflower – Follow Me (Progressive Sample III) Makke – Cauldron 2 … thousand and five PRESS PLAY ON TAPE – Pumpkin Man (Live at Back … Continue reading Episode 013 The post Episode 013 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

First show this month. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (42:05 minutes – 38.6 Mb) Stuff mentioned on todays show: Retro Survival “From Rags to Riches” – Pretty good summary of the past five years of remixing Back In Time Lite/Retrovision Music played: Animal of Defect – Outrun SplashWave (Klappstullen-Remix) Dafunk – Synergetic (Guitar … Continue reading Episode 012 The post Episode 012 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Dedicated to the memory of Robert A. Moog – May 23, 1934 – August 21, 2005 Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (37:55 minutes – 34.8 Mb) Links: Retro Event 2005 Retro Survival. There’s also a forum. Remix64 – lots of information on SIDs and remixes. They also have a very nice messageboard. Music … Continue reading Episode 011 The post Episode 011 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Double digits. 10 podcasts in the bag, and lots more to come. Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (38:20 minutes – 35.2 Mb) Music played: Bogg – Axel F Fred Gray – Mutants Rob Hubbard – Thalamusic Chris Abbott & Rob Hubbard – Monty ’97 Kent Wallden – Way of the Exploding Fist Chris … Continue reading Episode 010 The post Episode 010 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.

Stream this episode: Download this episode: MP3 (37 minutes – 34 Mb) On todays show: Westerling – Game Over Juha Kaunisto – Calm Aki Kivela – Commando (Run Gun Shoot Remix) Rob Hubbard – Sanxion (Live @ BITLive Brighton 2003) Wobbler – Foreign Girl (Kim Nichols mix) Sapa – Spy vs. Spy2 (WahWah mix) LMan … Continue reading Episode 009 The post Episode 009 first appeared on The C64 Take-away podcast.