octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Midnight Calling]

Sounds like a really dreamy and magical night time song :)
I like all the instruments you used, they fit a lot with this soft and happy vibe you were probably going for. The more FX sounding instruments were also really cool, like that one scratchy squeaky instrument that backs the melody towards the second half and stuff, that was really interesting. Progression was also great, and varied up a lot throughout. Great work here, keep it up!

[Lady Maria]

This song is uplifting and it sounds like you are soaring above the clouds :)
All the instruments work very well with a happy song, and it just sounds so light and calm. It's not sleepy though because of the energy you put in and the sidechain gate. The melody is simple but it honestly really works with this song as well. Great stuff once again, keep it coming!

[Path of Wind]

I haven't watched Totoro in ages, so I don't remember any of the music... but this recreation is very beautiful! It has great emotion in it, and interesting progression. I like the piano you used, it already sounds pretty emotional/sad on its own, but the percussion is kind of helps the song be more uplifting. The guitar was an interesting addition but helped increase the dramatic aspect of the song as well. Great work, keep it up!

[Tangelo Town]

I didn't read the description until right after the main melody kicked in after the intro and I got hit by a huge wave of nostalgia. I was wondering why and yeah, it definitely sounds like something that came out of Pokemon Pearl or Diamond haha. I love the melody in general, it sounds happy and sweet. The samples you used also sound like they came from the DS. I like how the bridge reuses the motif but with a more rhodes piano like instrument. But yeah this is wonderful, happy, and accurate to how you wanted it to sound; keep up the amazing work!!

[Sphere]

What a wobbly and fun sounding mysterious song :)
I really like the pads/synths the song immediately starts with and carries throughout, it kind of has this mystery feeling to it and maybe even dreaminess? The percussion also feels like it's rolling by kinda, like a ball would. So to me it does end up sounding like a song about a sphere or at least a ball haha. Great work, keep it up!

[Newgrounds]

Я думаю это первый раз я слышу твою музыку с словами. Обычно я слушаю музыку только без слов, но я стараюсь разнообразить. Лирика прикольная, и слова очень добрые :)

А мелодия как обычно супер! Всегда рад слышать твои новые треки. Так держать!!

G2961 responds:

Спасибо! <3

[Midnight Tabs]

This is so pretty! I can't believe you made it in an hour, it sounds so nice and warm, but also it varies up pretty nicely within the small duration as well. I really love the pitch bends you use on the melody sometimes, and the instruments in general just sound really nostalgic and happy. Definitely also has strong dance energy to it. Slow down towards the end was also a pretty cool touch! Amazing work, keep it up :D

[Desert Trials]

I mean I think this could work for a not super menacing boss because it does have great energy! But in general this could also be a great song for desert exploration. The instruments really fit the desert vibe, and the melody changes up here and there to provide for some great variation. Awesome stuff, keep it up!

[Canopy]

This feels kind of cave like, maybe even ice cave. I think it's really cool! It has a little energy to it that makes it sound explorative, and chilly bells with subtle leads that gives it a silky sounding cold mood. The instruments are generally really pretty and feel 80s style which is neat. Just great work in general, keep it up!

[Magic Shuffle]

This track has such a weird interesting vibe, I love it! It gives me video game casino level feelings, but also tropical/beach, city, fancy, and other feelings as well. It's such a strange fusion of so many things, that it becomes this super unique blend that stands out super well on its own. The mixing is perfect, everything stands out super well and the energy is so upbeat! I also like how the progression keeps evolving into more new stuff and new territories. Sometimes even slight genre changes like around 2:15 when it turns a little dubsteppy for a few seconds. This is overall amazing, keep up the awesome work!

ItsOceanus responds:

That means a lot seriously! I really appreciate the kind words, super glad you enjoy my work thank you! ill be definitely be making more things in this lane in the future💖