octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[maniaa]

I don't know how "dancy" I feel this song is, but it's definitely a very unique atmosphere and mood. The beginning was interesting as it felt like it was leading into something mysterious and dark, and then later it kind of does but with a lot of unexpected beautiful harmony and a large element of space added in. I really liked your instrument choice as I felt it not only worked together but fit very well to create this interesting mood. Great work, keep it up :D

ItsGoran responds:

thank you so much!! :)

[Keep On Marching]

Doing this on FL Mobile is honestly super impressive! It really sounds like something from an intense section of a videogame. It's also full of heart and the way you use your strings is amazing. The piano parts are also full of passion, and everything just comes together beautifully. Awesome work, keep it up!

SomeGuyMusic responds:

Thank you so much!

[Rocko and Jack]

Another goofy song :D
I like the articulation on the harmonica, it sounded so natural! Honestly I'd be surprised if it wasn't naturally recorded and was like a VST or something haha. The beat really fit well with the melody, and the melody itself is just goofy and fun to listen to. Reminds me of some early 2000s era cartoons for some reason lol. Great work once again, keep it coming!

[10th]

Very cute and happy :)
Sounds like something that would play slightly after sunrise or just in the morning. The piano adds a nice little brightness while the bass gives a good subtle punch to the song. Good work here, keep it coming!

[resting in the embrace of the universe]

Nice song! It's very spaced out, which is really fitting considering the name haha. It's also nice and funky, and kind of just makes me relax and chill out. The repetition didn't harm the song as it kind of instilled familiarity and calmness while there was some variation, especially in the first half. Just cool song in general, keep it up! :D

Charlmot responds:

Thank you!

[Strings in the Breeze]

This is very beautiful! The song gives off a very calm feeling but also has passion in it as well as pulls on the heartstrings. I think the guitar you chose for this is perfect, and the other backing instruments too. If you want recommendations on guitar VSTs, Nexus doesn't really have a lot of good samples but Native Instrument's "Session Guitarist - Electric Sunburst Deluxe" and "Session Guitarist - Picked Acoustic" have a lot of realistic sounding guitar samples as well as a good handful of articulation/automation options. They are pretty pricy though so I suggest waiting till the next Komplete sale or something... but anyways thats just a suggestion because I really like the guitar you used for this anyways, it fits very nice!

As for the losing interest thing, sometimes it happens. I wouldn't focus too much on it because it can just make things seem more daunting... sometimes people temporarily lose motivation or interest, but it always comes back. This track really shows that you have talent and skill, so the problem is probably just a temporary block. Just play around with music more and you'll notice you're gonna start enjoying it again if you don't think of it too much! At least that's what I think haha

Anyways great work, keep it coming!

Couplex responds:

Thank you for these words. As for guitar samples from Native Instruments, I would love to buy them, but the problem is that I have a very weak computer, and their libraries and Kontakt itself takes up a lot of memory

[Feel The Same]

Love this style! This sounds very exciting and full of passion. I'm very biased towards songs in F minor but in general the groove just feels really good. Keep up the great work!

[🍂 Project 65 🍁]

This sounded pretty and relaxing, I like it very much! I'm a big fan of the specific chord progression you used, as it's both beautiful and emotional, but also hopeful. The little chimes and glimmers made the song all the more pretty, and the piano with the oboe/clarinet worked perfectly. Great work, keep it coming :D

DesoloZ responds:

Thank you, I don't believe my progressions is anything special. Majority of the times is either by accidental or experimental. 😅

When it comes to original stuff I make what I'm feeling at the moment. 😌

[The Imperial Palace]

Spooky, mysterious, and spacious, I like it! The progression of this song kind of feels story like, or as if it's the intro to some scary castle story, or maybe even a level in a castle before a spooky boss. The instruments you chose created a perfect atmosphere of power and impending doom. Great work, keep it up!

[ENTER]

Man this is just a whole trip, I love it! The way the track progresses it feels like you are being pulled in more and more into some deep state of mind, or a long tunnel, just generally something mysterious and entrancing. It's beautiful. The instruments you chose were not only perfect, but well mixed and always helped other instruments get introduced in oncoming segments. The shifts into different rhythms was also very interesting and well executed. Just in general this song is amazingly done and I'm in love with it, keep up the beautiful work!!!!

JAME24 responds:

Means a lot, thx sm for listening!