octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Apathy]

I dunno what genre this would even classify as, but its got a very cool charm to it and I really liked listening to it! The instruments are mysterious and weird, but it makes the song very cool, especially with such a pretty melody! Fsr the compositional style and melody kind of reminds me of Frog Forest from Sonic Heroes haha. I like the variation you got going in this track too, it keeps things interesting and fun! Awesome work, keep it up :D

PurityStar responds:

thank you~!!

[The Little Village Dream]

This sounds so cute and magical, I love it! Definitely fits for story telling or something to play for a cutscene. I like the addition of the bit crushed piano, as it really amplifies the unusual and mysterious but happy and whimsical feel. The glockenspiel sounding instrument was also a great choice to add. Just overall wonderful little song, great work and keep it coming!!

[It Just Happens]

Nice song! I think you definitely succeeded with capturing the time you were going for (60's ish), especially with the mellotron sounding strings in the bg. The instrumentation is crazy beautiful, dynamics are perfect and harmony just compliments the melody without contrast. The mood is also very relaxing, lovey and sweet. This would sound beautiful playing at some beachside cafe during a sunset. Love this a bunch, keep up the awesome work!!!

ItsBurner responds:

Really well written, was a joy to read ! Thank you !

[Blank Space]

Very funky, for some reason the melody reminds me of the typical phone line hold music haha

I like the unusual percussion pattern as I feel it adds a cool charm to the song. I also like the choice of instruments, they sound very synthwave-y except the song is not heavy compared to usual synthwave. The latter half of the song also sounds ethereal which is very neat. Great work, keep it up!!

[silly twig]

Interesting song! It's a little funky, gloomy, mysterious and adventurous all at once. Sounds like it would fit perfectly in a video game for a dark forest level or something. I like how you keep the main motif through the song but manage to vary it enough for it not to sound boring. The instruments you chose worked very well together too! Great work, keep it up :D

Shulkern responds:

its nothing serious obviously, but thank you for your very genuine comments! i like them

[Misty Meerkat]

What a cool and weird (in a good way) song! I was wondering why it sounded so different with the rhythm, but then I realized it was in 7/4. The instruments are also perfect for chiptune and work together very well. The melody is also beautiful and adventurous but relaxing at the same time. I just love it a lot in general and I think it sounds very unique. Awesome work, keep it up!!

BigBlueBazooka responds:

Thanks for the kind words.

[Plasmablaster]

This song has a very cool action edge, and a pretty unique feel for DnB; I really like it! I'm surprised you made this on vacation too, because it sounds very good and not rushed either. The progression is awesome and keeps the suspense and excitement peaking. All the instruments you used were pretty cool too, they work together in a great way to emphasize the mood you were going for. Amazing stuff, keep it coming!!

[Time Rift]

Pretty neat! At 0:55 I feel the song really kicks in to full force. I do think it sounds rift-y, mysterious and adventure-y at the same time as well. The song also manages to vary itself up a lot to sound non repetitive. Great work here, keep it up! :D

[Passionate Cereal]

Cool chiptune! I like how it goes through multiple phases and all of them sound so happy! The short breaks in certain places really help to make the song flow better I think. The only thing I would maybe adjust is the volume as it gets a little overwhelming when everything feels very loud. Otherwise great job, keep it up!

SkittleWaffle responds:

Thanks for the feedback, really appreciate that!