Uploaded May 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 days ago
80s classics on C64 – Why EVERYTHING Sounds Better on the SID…
What if the legendary sound of Castlevania met the raw power of the Commodore 64 SID chip?
In this video, I bring together a collection of iconic 80s songs, fully reimagined on the original C64 using authentic SID sound design. No emulation tricks, no fake 8-bit — just real hardware-inspired sound, pushing the SID to its limits (2 SID's togehter for the first song).
🎧 All tracks were carefully recreated using the C64 8580 SID chip workflow, capturing the unique warmth, grit, and punch that makes the Commodore 64 so special.
💬 Let me know in the comments:
Which 80s classic is missing?
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TRACKLIST:
00:00 Jump (Van Halen)
03:37 Just Can't Get Enough (Depeche Mode)
06:23 People are Peope (Depeche Mode)
09:32 Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins)
12:30 Axel F (Harold Faltermeyer)
15:24 Blue Monday (New Order)
19:35 Cambodia (Kim Wilde)
22:55 Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
26:27 Thriller (Michael Jackson)
29:39 Great Commandment (Camouflage)
32:20 Smalltown Boy (Bronski Beat)
36:03 Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush)
39:20 Crocket's Theme (Jan Hammer)
42:17 Nineteen (Paul Hardcastle)
45:22 Ghostbusters (Ray Parker, Jr)
48:45 Tarzan Boy (Baltimora)
51:40 The Best (Tina Turner)
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Support my work here:
✅PATREON: patreon.com/c/nordischsound
✅☕☕buymeacoffee.com/Nordischsound
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JOIN MY DISCORD !
💬 - discord.gg/tbW7GVWEwx
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Listen to my music at your favorite streaming service:
✅Spotify ? Click here: open.spotify.com/playlist/1jBEZyr4XVOqe5VfLk8sSH?si=6ac3026bba4e480a
✅AmazonMusic ? Click here : music.amazon.de/my/playlists/6f0819ce-62fe-4735-a7a2-ea49f8d02314
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#Chiptune #8bit #C64 #Commodore64 #vgm #8bitmusic
80s classics on C64 – Why EVERYTHING Sounds Better on the SID…
What if the legendary sound of Castlevania met the raw power of the Commodore 64 SID chip?
In this video, I bring together a collection of iconic 80s songs, fully reimagined on the original C64 using authentic SID sound design. No emulation tricks, no fake 8-bit — just real hardware-inspired sound, pushing the SID to its limits (2 SID's togehter for the first song).
🎧 All tracks were carefully recreated using the C64 8580 SID chip workflow, capturing the unique warmth, grit, and punch that makes the Commodore 64 so special.
💬 Let me know in the comments:
Which 80s classic is missing?
—————————————————————
TRACKLIST:
00:00 Jump (Van Halen)
03:37 Just Can't Get Enough (Depeche Mode)
06:23 People are Peope (Depeche Mode)
09:32 Danger Zone (Kenny Loggins)
12:30 Axel F (Harold Faltermeyer)
15:24 Blue Monday (New Order)
19:35 Cambodia (Kim Wilde)
22:55 Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)
26:27 Thriller (Michael Jackson)
29:39 Great Commandment (Camouflage)
32:20 Smalltown Boy (Bronski Beat)
36:03 Running Up That Hill (Kate Bush)
39:20 Crocket's Theme (Jan Hammer)
42:17 Nineteen (Paul Hardcastle)
45:22 Ghostbusters (Ray Parker, Jr)
48:45 Tarzan Boy (Baltimora)
51:40 The Best (Tina Turner)
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Support my work here:
✅PATREON: patreon.com/c/nordischsound
✅☕☕buymeacoffee.com/Nordischsound
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
JOIN MY DISCORD !
💬 - discord.gg/tbW7GVWEwx
------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Listen to my music at your favorite streaming service:
✅Spotify ? Click here: open.spotify.com/playlist/1jBEZyr4XVOqe5VfLk8sSH?si=6ac3026bba4e480a
✅AmazonMusic ? Click here : music.amazon.de/my/playlists/6f0819ce-62fe-4735-a7a2-ea49f8d02314
✅AppleMusic ? Click here : music.apple.com/gd/artist/nordischsound/1617105777
✅Deezer ? Click here : deezer.com/de/artist/165380877
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#Chiptune #8bit #C64 #Commodore64 #vgm #8bitmusic
