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This is not a game but somehow not a utility either. This is a program designed to explore the excellent sound capabilities of the C64 and uses the joystick as your instrument.

You choose a rhythm and bass backing with options ranging from boogie to beguine with rock, blues, jazz and swing all featured. To this backing you add a melody line by moving the joystick. The computer ensures that only in-key notes result so that whatever you play is bound to be tuneful. However by varying the speed and direction of your movements you can play some amazing riffs without any musical expertise. There is also a facility to record your masterwork and save it to tape (or disc if you buy the disc version).

The main drawback is that you can only play in the key of C and as the program limits your selection of notes, chord patterns and 'voice', you can't use it like a real instrument.

Not quite a utility then but allowing for some good creative fun and with a novel graphic display of the music as you play which is attractive in itself.