octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[arachnogenesis]

You did a very good job with the intensity in this track! The arp constantly being there and phasing in and out builds suspense, the percussion pattern builds up anticipation, and just after that small break around 1:10 you get into this techno funk around 1:18 that just sounds sooo good. This is definitely very fitting for a boss theme. Great work once again, keep it coming!

crispybatteryacid responds:

You know, I showed all three of these fanmade tracks to the co-founder of Badorkbee, the studio that made Isle; he was in love with all of them lol. He offered me a spot as their second musician (they already have one by the name of boredome who is GOATED), so yeah I'll be making official tracks for Badorkbee now!

[over again]

I dunno what the original sounds like, but I definitely like this one! It feels like it carries you very deep into thoughts/spacing out, with the steady beat, rain ambience, and muted/warm instruments. I really like the contrast between the rain sounding very clear/crisp, and the main piano/pads sounding very spread out and warm. Awesome work as always, keep it up :D

crispybatteryacid responds:

octopus58 always with the peak reviews 🙏I'm glad you enjoyed man!

[don't wanna break your heart]

This is a really pretty song. The bass is punchy but also warm, which fits with the lovey theme and warm pads. The instrument you used to replace the vocals also sounds really fitting, and I especially love the guitar that comes in a little after around a minute in. I can really feel the emotion in this song and it makes me feel fuzzy. Great work, keep it up as always :)

[Pooo1 - Hill (vip)]

This sounds fun, spacey, and energetic :)
I feel like this would've fit perfectly in a flash game back in the day, and who knows, maybe someone can use this in a game someday haha. It's just the flow is very fun and feels like it would go over an action segment well, but it also somehow sounds nostalgic? Hard to describe. Either way, great work, keep it up :D

microngd responds:

Thanks, glad that you enjoy it

[Delirium]

Interesting atmosphere, the progression of the song feels so daunting and creeping until the "peak" around 1:55 and then take a shift at 2:15. The instruments swell up perfectly, and while the most dramatic part sneaking up isn't a surprise, it still feels emotional and impactful. Orchestral/cinematic music like this isn't easy to pull off! Great work, keep it up :)

[beautiful city]

Very fun beat! The percussion is energetic and actiony, but interestingly enough it fits very well with the other calmer layers of the song. Kind of emphasizes a nice, ideal, clean city feel that way I think... actiony and lively, but also peaceful. Keep up the great work as always :)

GuitARBEn responds:

Thank you for this great feedback!

[Tranquil Labyrinth]

Nice and peaceful :)
I like the instruments you used for this, they're very cohesive and all have this nice rounded feeling (is rounded even the right word? Hard to explain a sound haha). My favorite instrument is probably that little mallet synth like thing with the delay on it. I started spacing out while listening to this too lol. Great work, keep it up as always!

BusanBlack responds:

Thanks octopus! I was going for something to space out too. Just a relaxing tune. I'm glad you liked it. :D

[Terrifying Delectation]

This sounds dark, grungy, and like something that would fit very well in an action scene in a game or movie. I like the bass you chose, and the percussion fits alongside it great. Nice work as always, keep it up :)

[life kinda rocks sometimes]

This feels like a precursor to an amazing drop in a tracker song or something haha. It sounds really cool and funky :)

[Sunlit Resort]

The instrumentation is perfect! The strings swell at just the right times, the steel drums have dynamic velocity, and the lead instruments take turns providing beautiful melodies and making the overall composition amazing. It honestly does make me relax listening to it, and it feels like it is something that could easily play at a resort during the later hours but while the sun is still up, so I think you definitely nailed the atmosphere haha. One of my favorite works I've heard from you so far, if not the favorite in general. Keep up the amazing work as always!