octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Rebirth]

This sounds very sweet and uplifting, I like it! You also have some fun drum drops when leading to more intense parts. The song has a lot of energy while managing to be calm and happy at the same time which is really nice, and the instruments you chose work very well together. The mixing/mastering is pretty well done too! Great work, keep it up :D

AceTAD responds:

thanks sir

[Hit the ROad...JACK!!!!!]

Another Zabujard banger

[journey through outer space and time]

What a nice little loop! It sounds happy and sweet, but also mysterious and adventurous. I love the pads and instruments you used, they are really subtle and really give this song a space like atmosphere. The percussion you chose for this was perfect too. Keep up the great work!

[Arctic Blitz]

Everything is going all over the place here, I love it! The instruments are chaotic but are very harmonious together, and the bass/drums are intense and just awesome altogether. The atmosphere you create is also very powerful and crazy. Awesome stuff, keep it coming :D

[Amber Radiation]

Reminds me of early 2000s trance, sounds awesome! I love the longer intro, and how it just all kicks in around 0:54. The instruments you chose not only fit that early 2000s trance feel but also just sound great in general, and work together well too. At 1:25 I love the lead that kicks in as well, sounds kind of like a SID instrument and I'm very fond of those. Great work, keep it up!

hjhkbn responds:

Even if I don't make music often, I want to make some unique sounds, thanks for the comment! I always appreciate the constructive ones

[FiveCast]

This sounds so suave, I love it! The instruments are so smooth and kind of instill this relaxing feeling, while the song also at times develops into this late night beach city vibe. The flute has to be my favorite instrument in this as it just has this beautiful melody backed by all these other instruments that work together so well. I think the progression is great through the whole song, and the later part that gets a more intense drum beat is just super nice. Awesome stuff, keep it coming!!

Xyrul23 responds:

Tysm for the positive feedback man! I usually make more upbeat edm so this was kind of uncharted territory for me. Super glad you enjoyed it, I’m definitely going to experiment more with this genre in the future!

[Cyberpsychosis]

This is pretty nice and intense! Kind of sounds a little spooky and on edge, but also definitely very actiony, which suits combat related stuff. I like the sound work you did on this and the variety of not only the progression but instruments/sounds as well. It sounds very unique due to this and just super cool in general. Great work, keep it up!

[Beat Jungle]

Why do you think you failed? This sounds cool! I like the beat first off, but also all the instruments and timing of everything in general. I think the monkey noises is a funny but very wise decision for a jungle like song. The atmosphere is also definitely jungle like, sounds like something that would play on a level high up on the tree tops because it also sounds a little airy (in a good way). The song also does a great job at varying up and not sounding stagnant. I think you should be proud, it's a nice song :D

Keep up the great work!

CDJeremy responds:

That's an incredible analysis, I'm honestly surprised that you noticed all the elements I added to try to make it sound like a jungle. Sorry if I sounded pessimistic in the description, it's just that when I try a new style I don't know if I'm doing it right lol

[wormholes]

Interesting atmosphere and twist, I didn't expect the heavy drums to kick in all of a sudden but it made for a very unique track! The piano was already beautiful (especially with the breaks), but the drums provide some kind of intensity to the peacefulness. It's an uplifting intensity too, something feels happy about this song. The occasional strings and synths also help create very emotionally heavy parts. Keep up the great work!

Lirrezzz responds:

I love comments like this, thank you so so much! :)

[Escapin']

Starting off strong with a SID like bass is pretty cool! The song def feels like it has an escape feeling to it, very actiony and spy movie like I'd say. The mixing towards the bass is just very cool and gives the song some punch. The saws are pretty cool too to increase variety and expression. Great stuff, keep it up!