octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Countdown]

Feels like a constant downfall listening to this, as if something is just going deeper and deeper. You did a very good job at making the song feel countdown-y and as if you're running out of time! While the chords repeat, you managed to make it vary throughout the whole piece making it not sound boring and in fact pretty suspenseful. Instrumentation choice is perfect, and the bass and plucks you chose really help. Great work, keep it up!

[Aegean]

I can definitely feel a bit of that keygen/tracker music in this! But you turned it into something unique and awesome, a completely different style altogether. It's dancy, relaxing, exciting all at the same time. Instrumentation choice is perfect, and every time you repeat a section in the song you just layer more flair to it to make it not repetitive. The part that kicks in around a minute in is so groovy too, definitely feels very Mediterranean! Song flows amazingly from start to end. Keep up the amazing, beautiful work!!!

[lovely_lovely]

The subtle drop at 0:35 into more modern instruments was so beautiful, I love it! The melody itself is really nice, and the way it just carries throughout the song just sounds so sweet. The guitar introduction in the middle was really cool, I love how you mixed the chiptune with all these acoustic instruments. Sounds like a little happy journey from beginning to end, especially with all the creative phases the song takes. Awesome work, keep it up :D

[Streets of Ransom]

Nice and funky! It feels like a mix between keygen music and sega genesis game music. The bassline immediately drew me in, and the funky little pluck stabs were also just so nice. It makes me feel nostalgic and dancy at the same time. I wish I could write more because this song is really sick, so just keep up the amazing work!!

[Just a chair]

Very unusual song, with an interesting groove. I love the textures and sounds you used, it made the song more mysterious and strange. The melody was also pretty fun to follow, and it made me feel hazy but also chilled out. Just a great song in general, keep up the awesome work!

[Berries On The Hill]

Cute, relaxing, heartfelt and beautiful :)
Instantly made me think of sunny days and made me (temporarily) feel like there's not a worry in the world. It's just so sweet and full of soul, that it manages to be super soothing. The combination of instruments you chose and how you made them work together is definitely a huge factor in achieving this as well, and the melody itself on it's own is beautiful. Keep up the beautiful and amazing work!!!

[piano beat]

Short but pretty! Interesting chord progression, it makes the song sound a little sad, happy, relieving and hopeful all at the same time. I love how the harmony also changes a little bit towards the middle of the song briefly to give it a bit more action. Keep up the great work :D

cakebaron30 responds:

honestly, i really enjoy comments like yours, not just 2 words, but actual opinions on the song and whatnot. thanks for leaving a comment!

[Arcane Purity]

To me it doesn't sound off at all! There's a very good progression from start to end, with a good instrumentation choice and very well done harmony. Definitely sounds arcane/magical, a little mysterious and also adventurous. Just in general I think you did a great job with this, keep it up!!

MsFluent responds:

Thank you ❤️

[DJ Spyroof & Potato Inc. - Timebomb]

Really nostalgic! Sounds like a unique style with a mix of splash, basshunter and italo brothers. It's very mood lifting and exciting with awesome synths and leads. I also love all the intermissions that give the song a break into a different mood before going into happy hardcore again. Keep up the awesome work!

[Going Vacactioning]

Nice little trance song! I love the intro segment, and the main segment that comes after the drop. It sounds very progressive and delving further and further into the melody. The song also does a great job at sounding exciting and curious. Keep up the awesome work!