octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[2004]

I was expecting a lead as the main instruments but I was (pleasantly) surprised to hear that the melody was played by the piano, and that later you had a cool gated effect and slight distortion on it. You managed to replicate the feel you were going for pretty well, which is cool! The whole song sounded very bouncy and exciting, kinda like most songs during that time. I also love the ending too, it's a nice way to simmer down the track. Great work, keep it coming!

LGmusic responds:

thanks!

[Snow-Covered Wonderland]

Even though the melody would repeat, it's done in a good and beautiful way. The whole song sounded magical and cheerful, and even slightly anticipative. Kind of like a precursor to the holidays type of feeling actually! I loved the main bell instrument you used because it sounded very wintery and the percussion fit with everything very well. Keep up the great work :)

ShockDragon responds:

Thanks! As for that bell instrument, it was actually a music box that was done. The power of chromatic percussion!

[Investigation]

Very interesting and groovy. This would fit very well for a detective/investigative show I feel, as the bg soundtrack! It really reminds me of detective shows I'd sometimes see when I was younger that would have very similar looming music feelings to this. I really like how you make it seem like it has no end almost (well until it does end lol) as the melody seems like it's gonna keep developing while staying around the same intensity. It's a cool effect, and all the instruments you used were very cohesive together. Great work, keep it up!

DarkGod666 responds:

Thank you, that's exactly what I was going for! Gave me instant sleuth/silent hill vibes lol

[Towerland]

Definitely getting those old C64 vibes, including the Turrican title theme haha. I love the intro, the way you did the bass, the beautiful melody and the cool lead you gave it, and the popping percussion. I'm also a huge fan of layering the melody with another line that's a few semitones up so that was really cool to hear at some points. Amazing work, keep it up!

[At the Window Pane]

This was a very beautiful combination of calm and intense, as Drum N Bass is usually much more hyper and stuff. Also I really like the pitch shift that happens towards the second third of the song, it's an interesting change of pace! And it shifting back to the original pitch towards the end was also really nice. Great work, keep it coming!

DreamSimulator responds:

Glorious feedback, thank you

[The Lonely]

I find it really interesting how you managed to use the same rift over and over again for over three minutes, but every time you bring it back it has some harmony variation or different rhythm to the melody. It's very creative and it helps with the story you set up for the song too. The piano sounds almost completely natural due to the shift in dynamics throughout so that was also really neat! Great work, keep it up :)

kadepow11 responds:

Thank you so much for your response! I'm glad that you found it enjoyable! I just finished a more refined version and that's already replaced what you just listened to! Enjoy!

[Beach Dumbs]

I think you nailed the reference right on the head, while still making this very unique! I definitely thought of that one song as soon as your piece started but the unique melody and added instruments for a bigger feel give this song a whole different direction on it's own. The fact that you managed to get the style so right though is just amazing. Keep up the amazing work as always, this is great!

ZaazNG responds:

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you liked it :)

[DYE ON ICE - Stay]

This definitely sounds like classic house music, good job! I like how even though the chord progression stays the same throughout the song still manages to stay interesting and entrancing. It sounds like something that could easily play at like a fancy night bar by the beach or something. Great work, keep it up!

[Lunar Kicks - Boots On Moon (Credits)]

Now this is epic
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[Bottle]

Oh shoot the drop around 0:27 is just awesome! It sounds very nostalgic for some reason; maybe its the melody or maybe its the instruments you used, or both. But I love it so much! The space between the intense sections was also very nicely done and it helped the song stay interesting. And when the drop comes back the second time the new melody is just perfect. Also the second transition after the drop is just so fun even though it's not an intense section within itself! The last drop is also something new and awesome. Idk there's just too much good stuff I can say about this haha, just keep up the amazing work!!

Fumijena responds:

thank you! i appreciate the kind words ! :)