octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Mikaiah - That Cat That Goes Wawa]

The main melody really reminds me of the iphone ringtone that I'd constantly hear around 10 years ago, but mixed up and just awesome :D
I like how much energy you brought into this song that was just initially started as messing with a funny cat sample. It sounds really dancey and pretty even though it's funny, and all the instruments (including the cat lol) just work together very nicely. I like the mix of chiptune like instruments with more modern stuff too. Great work, keep it up!!

Mikaiah responds:

Thanks! i really appreciate it! <3

[Oasis]

Definitely fits the desert aesthetic! I like the mono lead that acts as backing with all the eastern sounding instruments in the forefront, and the cycling of different lead instruments for the melody. The progression is really cool and varies often so it doesn't stagnate, while the repeating mono lead melody instills some familiarity. The temporary beat change around 2:40 was pretty neat! Keep up the great work :D

[Sonata]

What a cool style! Kind of sounds like cinematic, classical, and heavy genre (drum n bass with rock) mixed together. It's beautiful but also intense all at once, and the emotions rollercoaster from intimidating to hopeful. Would fit perfectly for some kind of dramatic battle or something similar. I also love how it starts in a similar way to how it ends, making it feel like it completed a perfect cycle. Progression was also awesome and didn't stagnate at any time. Amazing work, keep it up!!!

[prism]

Really "shiny" sounding house, I dunno why it makes me think shiny but I like it! Just feels very glamorous, loungy, and also beachy. It has a great mood that just makes me happy and relaxed while also dancy. I like the combination of deep sounds like pads and bass, and other lighter instruments like that one hollow melodic instrument or the more higher pitch rounded synth. The track also has a really nice flow and I like the variety as it progresses. Great work, keep it coming :D

[cry on cue]

I usually don't listen to music with lyrics/vocals, but in this case it just felt like it really fit the style/mood you were going for :)
It feels very early 2000s rave/dance, especially with the classic trance gate you put over some instruments. The instruments in general are also pretty cool, I like the leads, and especially how some instruments modulate with effects (like the one that starts out donky but gets reverb-y and grainier). Progression is really good and just makes me happy. Awesome work on this, keep it up!!

[~Far Lands~]

Pretty interesting energetic ambient track! I like the introduction of all the different parts, and it definitely also gives off a explorative mood. The instruments you chose definitely fit the Minecraft style of ambient tracks so I think you got that very right. Only thing I suggest is maybe have some of the instruments automate volume (like for example either have a crescendo when introducing an instrument, or have a constant repeating decrescendo, etc.). But otherwise it's really cool! Great work, keep it up :)

Tyomich responds:

Thanks for the advice! I really need to pay more attention to instrument volume.

[Hullaballoo!]

Sounds like funky 80s mall music, I like it! Would have honestly perfectly fit a game store in my opinion. I like the synth stabs you use, and the subtle pluck melody overlay. The percussion also really matches the feeling I think you were going for, it definitely feels just relaxing and happy while also being energetic at the same time. Amazing stuff, keep it up!

delune02 responds:

Thank you!

[Moonglasses]

Very bouncy and happy! It definitely feels like music that would fit the moon/space :)
I really like the progression/development from the beginning, and my favorite part was definitely around the middle where all the awesome instruments shine at once. The percussion timing was interesting, and it feels really good when it finally gets steady around the middle as well. Both intro and outro feel just right and at the right time too. Great work, keep it up!!

[Subconscious Echos]

Sounds like music that's very fitting for some futuristic alien society, as you mix some ethnic/world sounding tribal music with some more modern dance/trance style stuff. It's a really cool mix! The intro was long but worth it, and I like how the song carefully develops over a larger period of time. The feeling is very magical and explorative, and very unfamiliar which is why I mentioned the alien thing earlier. I honestly really like it and I think you did an amazing job once again! Keep up the awesome work as always :)

Midnights-Ocean responds:

Indeed. I love me some sci-fi feelz. I was very happy with the balance of elements in this. I'm glad you agree! I like giving more space for evolution, even if it means a longer run time. A worthwhile adventure, always takes time IMO. Thanks again! So glad you like. ^_^

[demise.]

Звучит как микс Synthwave и Hiphop , результат очень классный! Мне особенно нравятся колокольчики которые ты использовал. Это третьи трек который я слышу от тебя сегодня, класс! Так держать :D

G2961 responds:

Спасибо!