octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dark City]

Love how you just start with those FM instruments again! Instantly establishes a wave of nostalgia. But the actual song is also very unique and groovy. Definitely has a city after dark vibe, kind of a mix of fancy, party mood, energetic and even relaxing at the same time. I dunno how to explain, it's just a lot of stuff all at once. You keep making great stuff, so keep it coming!!

(Also is the picture yours? It's very pretty :D )

BusanBlack responds:

Thank you! Yeah I was feeling them dark vibes haha.
Also yes I drew this picture. I was attempting to draw in panels for a comic book illustration. I appreciate it. I don't draw too often as I haven't had much time for it.

[Dust Powered Sniper Rifle]

This is so powerful! The arps that start from the beginning and carry on into the song give it a very glittery and upbeat feel. But when stuff like the heavy bass kicks in it feels like it gets an exciting craziness to it! Kind of has the atmosphere of carelessly running through a wide area in a video game or something. The sound work is also awesome, like all the little clicks and percussive wobs/gates. Keep up the amazing work!

[Cacophony]

Harsh and intense song with smooth instruments at the same time, I like it! It sounds chaotic but also in kind of a hopeful and mysterious way. Would fit perfectly in some kind of game boss battle. I love the simple leads you used that work so well together and make the song so exciting. Also the shift at 1:52 is so cool, it feels like the whole song just changes all of a sudden! Great work, keep it up :D

[Saiko - Cosmic Cyclone]

The beat is great! I love the instruments you used, they are all powerful and work very well together. The harmony is great, and the flow is awesome. I wish it was longer haha. Amazing stuff, keep it coming!

[Bitter]

Very pretty and magical, I like it :D
It has a nice start, and you also maintain a cool little fuzzy effect throughout the song that helps establish the mood. The slow introduction of more parts or instruments not only fits the style but is just well done in general. The chord progression feels nostalgic, and the mood just feels like something cozy to listen to at night on a rainy day. Great work, keep it coming!

Reddrad responds:

eyyy thanks man. first attempt to do synthwave in a hot minute so i like to hear this

[minecraft type beat :)]

I wish it was a little longer, but it definitely sounds like something that would fit right into the OG Minecraft OST! It's just one instrument and maybe a pad with some effects, yet it sounds so complete and pretty. It's a very beautiful sleepy melody and can easily make me drift off. Great work, keep it up!!

Lot7even responds:

thanks :3

[skylight]

Nice little beat to zone out to :D
I like the chops and how you made the percussion match up to them time wise. The instruments you chose also work pretty well together. Great work, keep it up!

[Qshunt - Floating Pointless (Remastered)]

Woah, nice! This sounds like a track for some speedy game or something where you just have to go fast past stuff. I love all the different melodic instruments you incorporated. You made the piano stand out so well when it comes in, and everything is so well mastered. It's kind of a very colorful mix if that makes sense, just very flavorful all over. Progression is also very cool, and I love the style. Amazing work, keep it up!!

[Kamoshida Jones]

This sounds nice :D
I love the 80s FM instruments, and honestly this could've easily been part of a action movie score at the time. The progression is good as it varies up and prevents itself from being stagnant, and the mixing is good too because it lets the important instruments be heard nicely and clearly. Great work, keep it up!