octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Manvis - Jamboree]

Ooh when that synth kicked in at around 0:16 I instantly felt so dancey, love this song! It feels ravey, synthpopy, and funky. Just a great combination of so many different things going on, and the energy is just right! The melody is really pretty, and I love the piano backing a lot too. Awesome stuff, keep it up!

Manvis responds:

Thanks man, I really appreciate it :)

[It's December!]

As soon as I heard that bell sound I knew this was going to be another banger!! This is so, so classic 2000s dance/trance and I'm so here for it. The melody is nice and unique, the progression is great, the energy is awesome, the bass is pumping, everything is just going right. I think a good part of my enjoyment is definitely nostalgia, but the song is definitely also nice as something that stands out on its own. The ending was pretty unexpected but interesting haha. Keep up the awesome work as always!

Belastet responds:

Thanks for the awesome feedback!!

[Itching Thorns]

Really interesting mood going on here, kind of like mysterious and explorative. I like it! The instruments are pretty cool, especially that hollow sounding square lead like one. It makes for a great main instrument when you use it, but you also give other instruments a fair chance too like the piano towards the end. Also the change in beat around 1:22 is a really weird and cool unique touch! Great stuff, keep it up :)

MumbX responds:

Ay man thanks you so much :). I never got a comment on my work before! i'm glad you liked it!

[Catch My Breath]

This is really interesting, usually I don't like grainy stuff in songs but here it sounds just right! I really like how you pulled off the heavy hard hitting sounds in a melodic song like this, it amplifies the feeling and really makes this song stand out. The feeling is definitely dancey, and feels relaxing, but I can definitely hear maybe a little bit of sadness in there. I love the pads you used, and the smaller instruments you use sometimes too like that little "ice rain" like sound here and there. But yeah great stuff, keep it coming!

[EXISTENCE 2]

Ooh, another awesome track! For some reason reminds me a bit of the Run 3 soundtrack haha. I love the mix of chaos and just beautiful melody and variation. The song has a great flow, combination of different beats, and crisp textures. The mood it gives me is just kind of spaced out, relaxed, and happy. So once again, awesome work, keep it up!!

Spxro responds:

Ayoo thanks, you're one of the first person who gives me feedback like this ! I really appreciate your review on my track, thanks alot !

[Snowflake Celebration]

Very cozy sounding song and makes me think of happy things :)

It definitely feels like it fits the season, and the light instruments you used fit the image of falling snow really nicely. The synths in general have a cool slight pitch wobble too; it feels like just the right amount of wobble to make it calm without creating too much energy. And the melody is very cheery. Great stuff, keep it up!!

MihaP responds:

Thanks. I'm glad it makes you feel that way since I was going for that wholesome happy vibe :)

[Just Breath (Melancholic Ambience II)]

Beautiful song :D

It already starts out very nice with the pads, the rhythm also feels like steady deep breaths; so the song title matches nicely too. When the bells/mallets come in at around a minute in, the track delivers this great kind of refreshing feeling where deeper relaxation just kicks in. The progression is very gentle which further fits with the theme I think you were going for; yet it still varies enough to maintain interest and attention. Awesome stuff, keep it up :D

GooblesMusic responds:

Thank you so much!! This advice is very good and I hope you enjoy my future works! This is part of the Melancholic Ambience album, there is going to be a few more coming. . . cant wait to show you. Thanks so much once again, it means a lot! :)

[deep cut, blistering moon]

Man you're really good at making alien sounding music! While this one sounds much more experimental, it still has a pretty cool edge to it. Kind of like at the core of some alien ship or deep in some alien factory with all the heavy noises you put in this track. The textures were really nice, and the melody was intriguing. Keep making awesome stuff like always!

Lirrezzz responds:

thank you so so much :)))

[Corporate Happy Uplifting]

This definitely has the corporate feeling/style to it haha, reminds me of the stuff I'd listen to when I'm waiting on the phone for some customer service rep to answer. But it's really good though! Has a nice progression, nice melody, and great use of instruments. Feels very "open" and sunny/bright. Great work, keep it up!

[minu - interdimension]

What a great song! I love how in the beginning it starts off more gentle with slight ramp ups in faster instruments, and it all just leads to an awesome and super hard drop at 0:40. It's chaotic and crazy, but with an awesome melodic element to it. Listening to this makes me feel like I'm on some super high speed journey through space with stars smearing on the side lol. This just feels awesome on so many levels.. I love it to pieces! Keep up the awesome work :D