octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Mikaiah - A Missing Star]

Great combo of more modern instruments with a classic chiptune style! The melody sounds pretty 2000s dance-y and uplifting and mysterious at the same time. I like how often the song varies up, and a lot of the samples sound like they came straight from some demoscene song haha. Great work, keep it coming :D

[World on Pause]

This songs pretty wonderful, and like something straight out of a fantasy setting! Definitely got that introspective feeling from just the melody alone, kind of like everything around you is frozen and you have all the time you want to explore it. You also did a fantastic job at the orchestration making it feel much more cinematic. Keep up the great work!

[Moment Of Happiness]

There's a lot of magical feelings in this song; it can be interpreted in many ways emotionally and just creates a very beautiful atmosphere. It can both be seen as lonely and a little sad, or calming and happy. Or both, that's what's so cool about this song :)

The instruments were very well chosen and mixed together, and the progression was varied and greatly executed. Listening to it makes me think of a snowy forest at night. Awesome work, keep it up!!

DJGpXGD responds:

i don't thing you can image how i feel after reading this, :)

[retrodrive]

Nice and spacious, I like it :D
The mix is great, the bass is nice, and the reverb-y bell instruments fit perfectly. The melody is also really pretty, and along with the bass/percussion does feel like something that would fit a ride pretty well. Great work, keep it up!

TheRealDanish1 responds:

thanks so much! i really appreciate it

[Picture of Purple Beauty]

Interesting chord progression! I like how weird this sounds, it kinda makes it funky and feel funny. The instrument choices were also interesting and definitely contributed to the weirdness, in a good way of course. Keep up the great work :D

[endless handbag loop remix]

Definitely sounds chill lol, like elevator music but with a kick to it. I like the rounded main lead and the subtle but prominent bass. Keep up the great work as always :)

wineplume responds:

thanks! that's just some midi kick (and snare, actually)

[B4You - Stellar Echo]

This feels like very classic trance, I love it! The slower startup, the nostalgic synths, and the very pretty melody all combine to create an awesome track. Really reminded me of workout music that would play in the gym when I was a kid haha. Amazing work, keep it up!!

BlackVen0m4you responds:

Thanks man! I love old school trance, and I know exactly what you mean, I am 39 years old

[Orbit]

Very exciting, happy, uplifting melody! Listening to this feels like floating through space at high speeds and seeing a bunch of cool stuff as I pass by. My favorite parts are with the piano in between heavier sections. Great work, keep it up :D

whymsical responds:

thank you!!! i really had fun making this one, glad you like it!!!

[Project Fate - Affixiation!!]

This definitely has some boss battle energy to it! Kind of feels like impending doom, but with a steady pace that feels slightly hopeful too. The progression of the main repeating part is pretty interesting, with the slower introduction of all the instruments until they all play at once for a bit. Keep up the great work!

MastaPowa7 responds:

Hey, thanks! Really appreciate it,

[Military Santa]

This song is fun and dancey, I like it! It has a lot of those jingle/christmas instruments that fit the theme of Santa, but also a great energy that gives it a battle like feeling. The progression was great and varied itself up a lot too. Awesome stuff, keep it coming!

DancarMar responds:

Thank you very much for your comment and for your very professional review :D