octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Lantern]

This is awesome! It sounds like a mix between so many styles; 80's synth pop and Russian punk mainly, but with a lot of your own uniqueness to it. It was a little hard to make out the lyrics sometimes but I think that's bc of the style of the song in general (though I understood a good amount of it if I listened carefully lol). I mostly love this song for the beautiful instrumentation and mood, kinda doomy and introspective. Just great and awesome work in general, keep it up!!

[Ramno - Through The Hourglass [NGUAC '23 Tryouts]]

There's a lot of story telling and cinematic elements to this song, and I'm not even talking about the description you gave! The gradual tempo shifts, the build ups, the phases, they all work very well together to make this song feel like an adventure. If I were not to read the description you left and just imagine something along to this, it would definitely be a desert, and an uncertain journey type of feeling full of hope and mystery. The added in tick like percussion also amplifies the theme of time in the song. It's just amazing how much you managed to fit into those six minutes! I wanna say so much more but in general I just wanna say you did an amazing job, keep it coming!!

Ramn0 responds:

Big thanks for these words and im happy you enjoyed!
There is definitely more to come (well... eventually)

[The Consideration]

Very unusual feel to this song, but that's what makes it fun! I like the progression, it feels generally mellow, but also uplifting and happy. The mood is also kinda mysterious but in a discovery kind of way. Just generally a cool feeling to it and it's very relaxing! Keep up the great work :D

[zami - weave]

This actually sounds calming and soothing to a surprising level, with such a beautiful melody! I didn't expect this song to sound sweet from the intro but it instantly grew on me. It feels mysterious, or like the day is ending. The drums add a heavier feeling to it but in a very complementary way, I love what they bring to the song. Even though the melody doesn't vary a lot on it's own, the song still evolves in different ways over the four minutes making it sound not repetitive which is very impressive! Awesome and beautiful work, keep it up :D

[Time Fighter]

Another great song! It sounds like something that fits very well for another actiony game, or maybe a fighter. The melody is also really sweet, and the overall style somewhat reminds me of songs from the 90s. I also really like how it ends with the echoed ticking clock. Great work once again, keep em coming!!

TrandafirTeodora responds:

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like it!

[Accelerate!]

I love the part after it gets faster! The beginning was a really nice intro, but after that it sounds trance-y and just exciting and dance like. Sounds like something that can also maybe play in a racing game or something similar because of the chords you layered on here. Great work in general, keep it coming!

TrandafirTeodora responds:

Thank you so much!

[summer dreamin]

Very mellow and relaxing :D
I love the start up with the pitch riser, and then how it kicks into full on relax mode with such a beautiful melody. It just feels like a warm blanket except music wise, idk how to explain it lol, just very cozy. And it definitely has a summer feeling to it! Amazing work, keep it up :)

certainly responds:

thank you!

[KzX - Leave it Dying on the Road]

Feels very befitting of an actiony scene of a game or some kind of high speed chase. It's funky and wobbly which gives it a nice atmosphere, and the breakbeats in the background really help amplify everything! The melody is short and simple and works perfectly with everything else. Great work, keep it up :)

[Descend Into Abyss]

Sounds like a lot of emotions at the same time; it's melancholy, explorative, hopeful, and more all at once. It definitely has an eeriness to it and feels like a song that fits a descent, but most of all it's just beautiful and tugs at the heart strings. Especially with how you made the strings in this song, they're so emotional! I love this a bunch, keep up the awesome work :D

Kimasura responds:

Thank you!

[psychic.]

Very unusual but also awesome groove on this song! I like how it starts and how it quickly picks up into this crazy jungle dnb-y mix while still keeping a relaxing feeling somehow. The progression is really neat and always unexpected, making the song feel adventurous and exciting to continue listening to. This also makes it pretty varied up and not repetitive. Just great work really, keep it up!!

mothlightx responds:

Can't thank u enough for such a well thought out review. Always feel blessed to hear what people think in detail like this! Really glad you enjoyed it <3