octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[A Song About Cheese]

Ooh, this is definitely jazzy, I like it! The progression is nice but also plays a good part in developing the atmosphere/theme of this song. It sounds almost cunning and adventurous, and both that and the instruments really help portray it. You repeat the same motif throughout but build upon it slightly different each time so it isn't the same part over and over. And best of all, it loops perfectly, making this a perfect candidate for game music! Great work, keep it up :D

[Melted Cube]

This is great! It sounds a lot like classic acid rave techno mixed with trance. It's very dancey, very groovy, and I could totally see this playing at some club or something. The instruments are great, the automation and articulation is outstanding, and the progression is interesting and beautiful from start to finish. Amazing atmosphere and amazing track, keep up the awesome work!

IIEjII responds:

thx :)

[Uranus]

This song feels like an intense mission in space, so the title is definitely fitting :)
I love your combo of chiptune instruments and high res instruments, it feels like a perfect/great balance of both. The atmosphere you create is also really fun and would fit perfectly in a videogame, and the progression is great and interesting throughout. Nice work, keep it coming!

DumbOctopus responds:

I'm glad you liked it! Honestly surprised to get good reviews so soon, especially since the mixing of this song isn't good.

[A Slightly Warmer Shade of Hot Pink]

Another great track with great energy! There's a lot going on, and I love the glimmers that are there throughout the song, gives it a bit of a magical feel. Progression is also really fun, and feels kinda sunset-y? But yeah I love it, keep it coming :D

[Future90 - Encapsulation]

Sounds pretty, kind of makes me think of a dense forest with daylight breaking through for some reason. It's very atmospheric and spacey, and the instruments fit together nicely. Sounds a little quiet though haha. Great work, keep it up!

Future90 responds:

tysm ! :D

[Golden Hour]

Sounds very chilled out and relaxing, definitely got a tropical feel to it too! Also like how it has some 80s instrument stuff mixed in, the bass sounds kinda 80s and so do the bells/some other instruments. Would fit perfectly for a sunset at a pretty city beach. Great work as always, keep it up!

[ZENITH]

This sounded so nice! Idk what it is about this song but it kinda reminds me of old tracker music, maybe because of the bell like piano instrument you have throughout? It sounded crushed and just fit so well with all the other more hq sounding instruments. I also liked this song because it just feels like something that you can easily space out to while also being groovy and danceable. Just great atmosphere all together I think, awesome work and keep it up!

[Just Breath]

Great chill song! I like the combo of the warm "dragging" pads in contrast to the faster flowing percussion. It sounds like both space, and also running water if that makes sense. Just generally creates for a very nice atmosphere! The instruments you picked fit so nicely together, and are also very well articulated. The repetitive nature of the song also fits with the atmosphere as it helps install further calmness. Amazing work, keep it up!

Dead-Again responds:

I appreciate you breaking down the elements you like about the songs I put out. It helps me with new ideas, thank you.

[Oxygen]

This sounds great! The mixing is really nice, and the bass sounds pleasant on the ears. The atmosphere is also cool, it sounds like something that would fit some kind of cyberpunk city balcony or something. One of my favorite things though is the crushing that comes in around 1:10, it was very pretty. Great work, keep it up!!

[Astral Observatory - Majora's Mask]

Astral Observatory has to be one of my favorite, if not my most favorite tracks from Majoras Mask or Zelda as a whole. Saying this, I really love this cover! I love the beat you added, it is in tune with the already calm nature of the original. The instruments are also great, and sound more than just HQ versions of the original ones as you even switch them up here and there. Great work overall, keep it up!

BlakCatMusic responds:

Thank you so much for the kind words, I checked out some of your songs and I'm extremely impressed with the quality your songs have as well