SoTJake's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The network (WIP)]

I really like this track. You really captured the feeling of suspense, although I find the noise-drone at the end a little bit too prominent. Since I imagine this song in a videogame like Deus Ex or Shadowrun, in an area where you are not allowed to be - a stealth mission sort of - then you would probably listen to this for quite a while and then this could be a bit distracting. I am talking about that drone-noise-pad that starts at 00:02, 0:12 and so forth. Other than that I think you really fulfilled your goal and I had no problems imagining this piece in a cyberpunk game/movie. Maybe a little bit more variation would be nice but since this is a WIP I think you will improve this. Other than that I can only say that from my perspective you are going in the right direction with this. Nice work :)

P.S.: While I am writing this I probably listened to the song for ~20 times and it is really not distracting but still keeps me sitting straight up in my chair. Good job!

Azhthar responds:

Thanks a lot for the input! Yep, it is probably a bit repitative, but I was supposed to make a 20 second ambient track. I could not imagine how this would not be repitative ;) I´ll definitely have a look at the drone nois pad. The noise pad I added to sustain a bit suspense without using dissonant harmonies in general, because these would be a bit unnerving in a background loop. Maybe I should reduce the volume a bit if it is too distracting... It´s definitely good to hear that it works!

[Desert]

THat this song has literally no exposure here on Newgrounds shows that there is something wrong. This is a masterpiece from my perspective. Everything sounds perfectly orchestrated, everything is at the right place, the atmosphere, the voice the sound of sand. I am listeing to this song for the last 30 minutes and I don't know why it only has 180 plays, and not a solid 5.00 rating. This belongs on the front page, it should be featured. Very good job, I really admire your work. This is professional level!

samulis responds:

haha, thanks man. I only wish I could make it more available. One of my favorite ambient/world works, even two years later.

[Tap! - Epic Menu]

This is great. I love it when there is a subtle electric guitar added to epic instrumental tracks. Really gives the song a certain edge. Also loops perfectly. The drums could get a little bit distracting after a while but if you only listen toi the song 2-3 times it does not matter. Really nice song, favorited.

Marifax responds:

Thank you for your kind words!

[karlkoolkid is better then you]

He is 16 this year. 18 in 2 years. Don't mess with him.

[Dark1ord Style]

Bought all of the available downloads on bandcamp instantly. Great song, 5/5 would fish again.

dadark1ord responds:

Eat my shorts, bitch!

[Toybox Groove]

The beginning was lovely and the musicbox sound is really clean, very nice. I also like the detune beginning when the track gets more "groovy". The double kick is what really bugs me. The kick flam really drags me out of the atmosphere of the song. Also the drums overall, except the hat, sound very dull and average. Try to add some effects to the drums, so that not everysone can hear, that you used , lets say, a Fl studio " Grv Snareclap" sample. The melody is neat and makes the song, with exception of the drum pattern, very pleasant to hear. Good job, keep it up :)

[Artillery]

Although Glitch-Hop is not my favourite genre I really like this track. Especially the details like the pitched samples or sound effects. The melody is ok; nothing special, but really catchy and varies a lot. Mix is pretty clear. For me this song sounds pretty cool, albeit it's not my kind of music. Good job. :)

[The Old Factory Of Dreams And]

A nice song, with very interesting parts and great variety. Really, it feels like nothing really repeats too often. I especially like the beginning, it sounds like a music box melody but then transforms into a part of the "real" song. The only concerns I have with this song is that sometimes the strings are too loud and too much on the right side. The other concern would be the end: although the end sounds great and is a nice change from the calmer other parts, there is no transition which makes the change a bit too harsh. Other than that it is a neat song, keep it up :)

Angelsosa responds:

Thanks a lot for your comment!

[Luer - Credits]

THis is great! It reminds me of the OST of the Scott Pilgrim games. I like the melody of the song and the many variations it has. But since it is meant to be a credits song ( I guess, from the title) I don't think it should fade out but have a definite ending, maye getting a little slower near the ending. But otherwise, great song. Keep it up :D

[Dreams]

This song really sounds like an indie song. I think the instrumentation is very well arranged and the melody is uplifting and varies so it does not get boring. I like the little disonances during the main parts, it makes you listen more carefully to the song again. Also the mastering is very clear without clipping or mashing. Only thing that I don't like is that till 0:44 and from 1:35 till 2:40 the pan of the lead is too much on the left side, which is very distracting. But all in all a very nice piece of music. Keep it up :)

Angelsosa responds:

Thank you very much, glad you liked it!