octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Crystal Land]

This would fit so well in a game! Maybe something like a chill multiplayer game that you can play with friends, a main menu, or a pretty platformer level. The piano throughout the track is fun, the melody is pretty, and the bass is groovy and keeps things exciting. Even though the song is repetitive, you made it work in a way where it doesn't feel like it's in the way and could be something that could easily be looped (which is another reason why it's perfect for a game I feel). Great work, keep it up!

[STARCLOUDS]

Very pretty track! I always find relaxing DnB stuff interesting because on one end the pads and pretty instruments make the song sound calming, but also the drums add a hearty energy to the track. The ending sounded especially beautiful as the saxophone faded last after all the other instruments were already quieter. Awesome stuff, keep it up!

SamLikesSushi responds:

thank you for the kind words, i’ve got a lot more on the way! :)

[Icy Heights]

This song has a really interesting feel to it. It definitely sounds icy with the delay and timbre of the pluck you use throughout, but also sounds kinda scary? Kind of like a feeling of imminent danger or something lurking just around the corner. This would feel perfect for some kind of ice cave level maybe, or ice mountain level with enemies nearby. Great work, keep it up :)

[LoveThis]

Interesting song! It feels almost like an energetic ambient kinda. The atmosphere is relaxing and introspective, which I think is because of how warm the pads sound but also the progression. Probably my favorite thing about the track is the pretty trumpet/brass accents/flares that play occasionally as they have a fun personality to them. Great work, and I hope you enjoy the audio portal! Keep it up :D

[Close Your Eyes]

This sounds pretty and happy :)
It's relaxing, but also has a bit of energy to it. It's why I think it'd be perfect music for working on something you like, like crafts or drawing something. The instruments are also fun, and the chord progression is happy and curious. Awesome work as always, keep it up!!

BusanBlack responds:

Thank you Octopus! Yeah I'm usually thinking of tunes for something creative. Just a spacing out song haha.

[AGAIN]

Sounds interesting! I can definitely feel a mix of some genres, but the most important thing is that the song itself sounds good. I can also totally see this as something that can work for videogame ost stuff. The high energy and variation through the track makes it feel fitting for an action scene, a late game platforming segment, etc. so I think you did great on that! Awesome work here, keep it up :D

itskosama responds:

Thank You!

[chosen loser]

This has a pretty interesting chord progression, and overall feels passionate but moody at the same time. I think even without a melody, it sounds pretty :)
Keep up the great work as always!

[Bolt of Lightning]

This ambient sounds adventurous and relaxing at the same time, which given the title is pretty fitting! There's energy through elements like the percussion and tempo, but serenity through instruments like the harp and the very warm pad. It gives the atmosphere of watching something chaotic like a thunderstorm through a window in a comfy spot of a house. Very interesting work and great job, keep it up!

[Particles]

This is amazing! The time signature thing really threw me through a loop at first, because it sounded so fluid despite the usual 5/4 tracks I'd hear. It sounded "right" if that makes sense. But then the rest of the song was a ride, through so many cool different parts of the melody, so many great instruments, and just an amazing progression overall. Everything was mixed so beautifully, every instrument gets its time to shine, everything sounds clear and crisp. Meanwhile the progression was just beautiful from start to finish, and kept changing up and being interesting. I also really like the effects you put on some instruments, it gave them some dynamic moving elements that made them unique, and in turn the whole song a more unique vibe. I dunno what genre this would even be considered because it feels like it has elements of dubstep, dance, trance, and other stuff, but the most important thing is that it's very fun! Amazing work here, keep it coming!!

Zunami-music responds:

THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! This is one of the most detailed compliments I've ever gotten and I'm so happy you enjoyed the song :D

[unfinished]

This sounds like a fun, energetic, and adventurous song! There's a suspense and a tension kinda, especially with the delayed harmonic melody in the beginning and then the heavier bass later in the track. I really like the instruments you chose, they sound chiptuney with some hq bass and percussive elements which is always a cool mix. I also like that despite using the same melody throughout the track, it doesn't get boring because something in the harmony or the instrument used changes, which keeps it interesting. Keep up the good work!