octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[IAmRustin - lámpsi]

Sounds happy, I like it! It has an interesting chord progression and everything just sounds chirpy and exciting, especially due to the sound of the lead and the chiptune stabs. The pattern on the bass is also really nice, kinda gives it a more relaxed but slightly on the edge feeling. Great work, keep it up!

200andSeven responds:

thanks for the in depth feedback, i appreciate it! i was really proud of the lead that i made, thanks :D

[Look Within]

This is definitely very befitting of an emotional scene. You did an amazing job with your instrument usage to deliver suspense, tension and relief, especially the tension you build with your strings. The slow layering in each phase adds to the relief a lot but more of sad/melancholy emotions. I also really love the oboe part because oboes are cool lol. Amazing work as always, keep it up!!

ZaazNG responds:

Thank you so much :))

[Experiment Delta]

Interesting melody and atmosphere, I like it :)
You have pretty good progression going on while keeping the relatively same chord progression, and the instruments you chose fit the techno-y/dance-y mood for sure. Only thing I can suggest is making the mix have a tiny bit slightly more bass haha. Otherwise great work, keep it up!

AlastReYn responds:

Thank you for rating:)

[Becoming, أُغنية للبنان]

Incredible guitar skills and performance, great work! You made a very interesting melody and what I find very interesting is how you have different parts that change the tempo and the atmosphere. You go from something somewhat relaxing and introspective to something more intense and upbeat, and then back to the relaxing stuff slowly. Just very beautiful all together, awesome work and keep it up!

Thomastique responds:

Thank you for your kind words!
They mean a lot!

[Yeah, Weirdo!]

You definitely came up with something unique, original and beautiful! And I love all the parts that you put in as they are all very varied and exciting. Definitely managed to get the boss theme feeling going on here. Incredible combination of chiptune and more modern instruments/effects. and everything flows together amazingly. I'd say the song ended up sounding very original in style too. Fantastic work, keep it going!!!

Deemo-R responds:

Thanks a ton! It took a lot of ironing over each moment in the arrangement to get it sounding varied but cohesive! Definitely hoping to do more in the future :)

[Peirama]

So funky and groovy, I love it! The lead is awesome, and the harmony you add in is also great. I'm a big fan of bell and mallet like instruments so I also really enjoyed hearing those there. Definitely sounds like early 2000s clubby dance music. Great work, keep it up!!

Orenge1 responds:

Thank you so much! :)

Yes I guess that was the intention, to make something groovy sounding. I'm so happy the end result turned out so much better then I originally expected!

Thank you once again for the nice words! :)

[BurgeraX - Scorpion (DXLS RMX)]

This is such a good take on the original! I love the bass and the emphasis on the percussion. I also love the synthy bells in certain parts of the song that sound like they are very far in the distance, and the leads sound absolutely ecstatic. Just amazing all around, keep up the awesome work!

DXLS responds:

Thank you very much for your support! :D

[BARU33 - Summon]

Really interesting direction to start out the intro so slow and far away from the intense part. Almost helps kind of emphasize the main part of the song very well. The actual drop is very beautiful and almost like ambient dubstep if that's a thing. Really love the chord progression you chose for this too, it feels very introspective. Amazing work, keep it up!

zZBaruNGZz responds:

Thx :)

[Lavender Skies]

Your songs always catch my eye because they have interesting names and/or pictures haha. This one sounded pretty chill and definitely night time like, maybe even early night time. So I'd say you passed that feeling along through your music very well! I love the mix of different instruments with the synthy ones here, and the different phases of the song were also very nice to listen to. Just makes me feel happy. Keep up the amazing work as always!!

BusanBlack responds:

Wow thank you octopus. I've been really trying to capture some emotion within the pictures I took or drawings I made. Like how can I see this image and put sound to it. I think its all very fusion based as I am adding in different sound elements but I'm stoked that its coming together decently.

[mallet]

It's a really silly song but I really like it! I've almost never heard that "woop" sound effect work out in a good way but you nailed it lmao. I love the different phases and obviously the mallet instrument sounds really nice here too. Very sweet and nice, keep up the great work!!

Trubiso responds:

tysm :D yeah it is supposed to sound really goofy and light-hearted, i'm glad i could get that across