octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[On the Other Side of the World]

I can completely relate to feeling like the song is a mess or hard to mix, so I get you. But honestly the mixing on this isn't that bad, and if anything the song is really saved by it's awesome sounding melody! Sure it gets a little too loud at parts but I really love how it sounds and almost don't notice it unless I pay attention. I love the instruments you used, and the very happy tune that changes throughout. The introduction of strings at 2:57 is very beautiful, and the strange vocal instrument was def a really cool addition too! Great work, keep it up :D

LordAndiso responds:

Thank you, honestly.. what could save it would be the removal of certain instruments when another comes in. the strange vocal instrument is a free Vocaloid plugin.

[Dormant Phases]

I think this is very nice and uplifting actually! It definitely fits an "after storm" feeling, maybe as the skies start to open up but are still gray. The instruments you used work so well together and sound very beautiful, and the melody never stagnates while constantly increasing that feeling of being uplifted. Awesome work, keep it up!

Hypervolt responds:

Thank you so much! Definitely the vibe I was going for :)

[First Snow]

This was so beautifully made! I love the light, calming and night time sounding melody. The plucked strings made a great instrument for an intro melody, leading into more beautiful plucks and strings for the main part. It can easily fit as part of a story, cutscene, animation, and so much more. And as a side thing I like the colors you used for your channels haha

Great job though, keep it coming!

[Vendetta Speedway]

This really reminds me of Metallic Madness from CD and Mania for some reason, I dig it a lot! Would definitely fit well in some racing game for some kinda freaky factory level or industrial track. There's a lot of funkiness to it, and that change towards 1:28 sounds like a last lap type of transition. Great work, keep it coming!

[Dig Dug]

Wow I love the fast paced melody that kicks in around 10 seconds, it's very retro! It's very happy and playful and it would work very well in some arcade game from back then. I think it's cool how you did something so nice with so little. Great work, keep it up :D

Viraxor responds:

Thank you! I will try to keep it up :)

[Frostbite]

This definitely sounds danceable, I think you did a great job :)
I like how it doesn't get too intense and keeps the calm/spaced out feeling from the beginning. It does definitely have some energy to it. The bass you used was perfect for the style as well. Awesome work, keep it up!

EVLanche responds:

Thank you, glad you enjoyed the track! I will try my best ^ ^

[Tapi - Saturn]

Very groovy, sounds spacey too. I like it! The plucks were really nice, and I liked the choppy lead/synth you used for the main melody. Would fit very well for gym music or some kind of racing game. Great work, keep it coming!

shamky responds:

hey! thank u very much for you words :))

[dragon poop]

Never knew a song called dragon poop would be so groovy lol but I kinda really like it! Wish it was long but honestly I've been listening to this on loop for like 3 times now while working and it still feels cool to me. I love the plucky melody that kicks in towards a third of the song and how it goes up and down. Small but really cool, so great work and keep it up!

Father-of-Death responds:

Thank you! I'm going to work on this again tonight. Was just being super picky about the sounds I was using so didnt add much to it yet.

[A Second Chance]

This sounded very impactful and dramatic, perfect for a cinematic song! The buildup was long and proper, with the instruments all increasing further in dynamics. The percussion was used greately to emphasizer the climax, and the strings were utilized to their fullest potential. And at the end, you did a good job at relieving all the tension that was built up. Awesome work, keep it up!

GDRyuHayabusa1988 responds:

Thank you!

[Waltz Of Dubiety]

Came in here expecting something techno dancy or something, but it's actually a waltz, that's cool! I like classical music, waltzes included. This one seems very thought provoking to some extent and just sounds like good thinking music. The main melody is very beautiful, and the simple harmony is great for both the genre and mood. The strings and pitch shift in the end though are absolutely beautiful. Amazing work, keep it coming!