octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Radiance]

Super nostalgic melody, sweet sound, and so much feel good emotions! I really like this. The little harmony that's there from the beginning is probably my favorite part because on its own its just so nostalgic for some reason and makes me happy. The atmosphere is fast paced and exciting too. I like that you keep it mostly the same while layering more things over the song to spice it up. Keep up the awesome work!!

Shulkern responds:

wow, thank you so much! comments like these really make my day, i appreciate it.

[Time Can Tell OST - We've Got Company!!]

This sounds very goofy and light hearted yet villainous, which is perfect for a fun rpg like game! The song sounds like tracker music with the samples you used which gives it kind of a nostalgic DS like feeling. All the little flairs in it also give the song a lot of character and make it fun to listen to. When re-listening to the song it's also a bit surprising how it got from how it sounds like in the beginning to the end, the melody transitions are so seamless which is really cool! Great work, keep it up :D

beenibroh responds:

that genuinely means so much. thank you!! The DS sound was intentional. i wanted this song to feel like something straight out of Mario & Luigi so i studied the music from that game some hehe

[The Unknown]

It's interesting to hear the dub step part kick in without an initial drop, but I think it worked very well. It's kind of like the whole melody works side by side with the dubstep parts, and not separately. The song itself does have a exploration like mood to it, and some fascination kinda if that makes sense haha. But yeah it sounds really good, keep it up!

[EnderSquid - Pixel Rain]

Interesting start, I wasn't sure what to feel at the beginning but as the song kept going I liked it more and more. It's weird, and I think that's what makes it cool. The way it progresses, the chord progressions as well, the melody all just creates a really nice strange feel to it. Strangely enough it also does remind me of rain for some reason so that's pretty cool! Love what you did here, keep it up :D

SpiralEndr responds:

Didn't expect this positive of a comment! Thank you, octopus!

[In a Gaze]

You're right, could definitely work for an RPG boss battle theme! The intensity starts out right away and gets carried through the whole song. The instrument choices fit together very tightly too. Some parts get a little repetitive (mostly with the harmony) but I still think it's great! Awesome stuff, keep it up :)

[Transmission]

A song with a beautiful melody and an amazing spaced out soundscape, I love it! The beginning already starts out emotional with just the reverb piano on its own, but as soon as the synth starts to layer before the drop you can tell the song is about to get a nice groove to it as well. It's a cool atmosphere, as setting wise it makes me think of space and just being lost out there (which makes your description perfect), and mood wise it sounds drowsy, hopeful, a little sad, and reflective. I like how the song changes over time with the melody as well. The middle part felt very nice to hear in between the two more intense parts. Amazing work, keep it coming!

BarbierDoesMusic responds:

I'm really glad you liked the song! If you want to support it on other platforms, it means a lot to me! :D

[Fruit]

I think you should be proud of this, it sounds really good! I think the mix is fine, it brings out the right instruments (the glockenspiel mostly) while keeping other harmonic instruments very well audible at a good volume and at the right frequencies. The song itself sounds very magical and almost lullaby-ish. The melody is very calming and drowsy, and evolves through the whole piece into just a beautiful thing. And the end is really pretty, where it feels like everything just comes together. Great work, keep it up!

ChaytonMan responds:

Thank you for the kind words! I was worried about the mix since it was very quiet at the time before tweaking the master volume, and i’d listened to it so many times I wasn’t sure if I was just gaslighting myself or not about it being fine, so thank you for this it was very nice to read and i’m grateful you enjoyed the song!

[THE BREATH]

It's a very interesting slow build over time, with a lot of variety sprinkled around a repetitive core. It ended up sounding really good! I like all the different phases, the wide frequency of sound (especially the bass/sub frequencies), the effects, and just the general mood you create. The song really feels like something that would belong in some underwater exploration segment of a game. Also the outro is very cute. Awesome work, keep it up!

MISTAjOSH responds:

Thank you so much for your kind words. It's really humbling to get thoughtful feedback like that. I'll do my best.

[YEA OST - Deserted]

You're right, it does sound good! I like how it starts off very subtly and kind of feels like you're stepping into a big empty desert. The slow layering of instruments over time is really beautifully done, and I like your use of panning as well. The fast strumming of the guitar like instrument also really fits this desert-y mood. Awesome work, keep it up!

Reddrad responds:

ey thanks man this really means a lot

[duskyglo]

The song starts off right to the point, and then just carries on beautifully from there. Really reminds me of retro mall music, but this time it has a bit of a modern twist to it and speckled with a unique style. It's funky, has a very chill and relaxing atmosphere, and just generally feels good to listen to. Awesome stuff, keep it coming!

trevor8 responds:

thank you!