octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Bear's Bones]

Very spacious and relaxing track, I like it! It sounds cyclic and familiar, making it more calm as you listen on. The base melody is also a really simple but nice one, and fits perfectly with the instruments you chose. The introduction of the piano around 2:05 was also very sweet! And the later addition of a different guitar melody was a very nice ending to the song. Great work, keep it coming!

MiuSchardo responds:

Thank you! It's titled Bear's Bones (barebones) because it ended up really simple :D. I used it here: https://www.newgrounds.com/portal/view/908535

[loop]

Very nice and calm :)
I absolutely love the guitar articulation on this song, and the mixing too. The drums sound nice and crisp while the guitar is heard perfectly. Just kind of sounds like a perfect song to play on a beach side restaurant during the day, or maybe during a sunny day in fall. It's also really spacey so it feels really relaxing to listen to. Amazing stuff, keep it up!

yagru responds:

thanks so much! really appreciate the comments on the mixing too, tried a few new things with this one so it sounds like it paid off :D

[When the World was snowed under]

Very pretty and mysterious! A little ethereal too. The instruments you picked definitely feel like they fit snow, and the pads make thing feel very gentle and soft. I also love the shakes/noise sound effects you use. Keep up the great work!

FLAVOUR-STAR responds:

Thanks :D

[Nibiru]

I came in expecting something more scary sounding (especially since I usually associate dark ambient with more intense/suspenseful things), but this track actually sounds kind of magical and relaxing. I really like it! The variety of articulation on the strings is amazing, and the dynamics are very well done. The instruments you chose made this song sound really grand and impending too. Awesome stuff, keep it up!

Drakensson responds:

Thanks for listening and the feedback, Octopus

[{dj-N} Banga Torakku]

I remember hearing your songs over a decade ago and really enjoying them, I come back today to hear a new song from you and it sounds just as awesome :)
I love the classic house vibe, all the warm sounding instruments, and just the funky groove you put in here. The mixing is great, and the chords are so pretty. Keep up the awesome work!!

dj-Nate responds:

fuck I’m old

[A Reason to Dance]

Damn this instantly feels dancey, I love it! The buildup is great, and there's just so much funkiness to it all. The brass makes the song pop and sound so vibrant! It feels like this would play during some kind of fancy or dancy walk through a city. The percussion you picked is top notch and works with everything so well! Everything just works together super well here honestly. Sounds awesome, keep up the great work!!

GameBoyFireworks responds:

Thank you!!

[Rush the Fray (Combat Music)]

Very full and beautiful! It just feels like you cover so many ranges with this that the song feels luscious and bountiful if that makes sense. I love how every instrument gets its turn to shine, the percussion fits perfectly, and the timing is great on everything. It definitely also suits a combat theme! Amazing work on this in general, keep it up!!

Psyware responds:

I appreciate the thoughtful review, glad you liked it!

[Glitch - First Trial]

Звучит супер! Прямо с начало очень красиво и энергично. Мелодия постоянно эволюционирует в чего не будь новое и прекрасное. Динамика отличная, и миксинг очень профессионально звучит. В общем трек классный, так держать!!

Gl1tchMe responds:

Спасибо, мне очень приятно! :)

[Marianz - The Journey Begins]

This is so awesome! It sounds like one of those orchestra warmup things at first but with such a powerful kick and an epic melody. It makes me feel like I'm soaring haha. Amazing stuff, keep it up :D

ElMarianz responds:

Thanks dude, that was exactly the feel i wanted to give when listening to this track, so glad to see that it worked. Thanks man!!

[Sunset and Normandie]

Woah, trippy
I love it though! The melody constantly evolves and keeps moving. While sounding relaxing and familiar, it also feels like a journey or slightly floating through the sky. The sitar like guitar instrument gives this song such a nice timbre, and the bass being a similar instrument also really helps. It also is making me feel a little sleepy haha but I think that's because it just sounds so pretty and calm. Keep up the awesome work, I love this!

Pondererer responds:

Thanks so much, man! Appreciate this more than you know boss :)