octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Unearthed: The Mines of Estra - Crystal Zone]

Another awesome song! Definitely sounds crystally, with some ethereal soundscape like stuff mixed in, and just generally a combo between weirdness and beauty. I really like the effects you put on the song like all the thrills and exciting small rises. The melody is also very wonderous and beautiful, and emotional too! The way you arranged your instruments to come and go in certain parts really gave the progression an extra layer of beauty. I wanna say so much about this but it's hard to because I can keep picking at every thing I like, so I'll just sum it up with saying amazing work once again, and keep it up!!

[Slicing Stars]

Sounds really spaced out and pretty! I like how relaxing this is and the instruments you used. All the little blips and percussion things amplify the pretty mood, and the bass is very well done too. I can kinda see the OoT inspiration with the lead instrument especially kind of sounding like an ocarina, but not at the same time. Just great work with this in general, keep it up!

dantonsgo responds:

Very pleased to hear. I returned to music for the first time after a two year-long crisis. At the beginning of 2022, I decided that my music is garbage. For a whole 2 years I tried to become better, sorted out different sounds, and finally something happened after a such long time. In times like these, words like this help a lot. Thank you!

[Isalick34 - Cornfield Fire]

I always think it's very admirable when people try to write a song in an odd time signature, because it can prove to be difficult to come up with a good melody. But it looks like you nailed that on the head and made a nice sounding one for sure! The song is really pretty and does resemble some kind of chaos to some extent, so I feel it is befitting to call it Cornfield Fire. My favorite part begins at around 1:52 with the fast arpeggio layered over the top of the melody. I would like to suggest maybe mixing a little better, as some instruments sound like they overpower other ones (in terms of being a bit too loud), and I'd also suggest adding in a little bit more variety as the song feels like it loops a bit sometimes. But I really think you did a great job, and I hope you keep making more tracks!!

Isalick33 responds:

Glad you like it, mixing is currently a weakness of mine that I'll have to be mindful of (I made one of the bass sounds a bit quieter to to reduce the clicking and overpowering), and I agree that the duration of the repetitions are a bit shorter and feel a bit more repetitive than some of my other recent tracks (especially the first half), but I'll try to make sure it's not too redundant going forward.

[Lost and Hound - OST]

Very thematically accurate! The song gives off this atmosphere of uncertainty, mysteriousness, but also this curious kind of hope (especially demonstrated by the piano imo). So it's not sad, and not necessarily happy, but hopeful and explorative mostly. Based on the description, sounds like you hit the spot! The orchestration is also very beautiful and cinematic. Amazing work as always, keep it coming!!

Payton-Petkus responds:

Thanks for the thoughtful review! :)

[NOSTALGIA]

Interesting groove! Was surprised when the major melody came in around the start as I was expecting a different turn, but I really liked it :D
The bass and other instruments were very well mixed, and that little peaceful middle section was a really interesting way to tie two intense parts together. Great work, keep it coming!

[Peach Passion]

Loved the guitar on this :D
The progression is very nice and soothing, also kind of hopeful/emotional if that makes sense. The combo of instruments you chose really helped amplify the mood but also create a very nice unique atmosphere. Sounded like a mix of a bunch of genres which made it really cool to listen to. Great work, keep it coming!

ThermalLaser responds:

Thank you for your kind words! That's the feeling I was going for, so I'm glad you say that.
I really appreciate the review \m/

[[Belastet] ~ Blueberry Raid]

This sounds sick!! From the beginning, I instantly got reminded of Twilight Techno by Dimrain47 so that was a huge nostalgic throwback. Yet you still managed to make it sound very original and cool, dramatic even! I love the progression you made, and how you mixed a lot of different moods and feelings together (mostly different happy ones). The melody was also pretty dancy too, and the risers/drops were very well made. So in the end you end up having a track that sounds new and fresh, but also very reminiscent of 2000s techno dance. Great work, keep it coming!!

Belastet responds:

Wow thanks man. Honestly this song was really fun to make. And yeah, the first one sounds like Twilight Techno by Dimrain47 which is cool. Thanks for your feedback :)

[Waiting Here For You]

I'm pretty inexperienced with Garage Band so I thought it was just a program where you can put loops together. But this is clearly not that, and it's really cool! Since it's actually you playing guitar, the articulation is very well heard and you play very beautifully. Just a very nice little relaxing tune. Great work, keep it up!

irby responds:

Thank you very much! Believe it or not, this was all recorded from my iPhone microphone as it was connected to GarageBand. I'm surprised the recording quality of it. I'm happy you enjoyed the tune. I really dig getting to record some riffs I enjoy to play and sharing them with others. I plan on releasing some more stuff soon!

[Threads in the air]

Interesting groove you got going on here! It sounds spaced out and chill, but also packs a punch anyways especially with the more distorted instruments. It also has this kind of happy feeling to it as well. I love the way you mixed this so that all the important instruments pop out, and the bass/harmony really supported the melody throughout. Just awesome song in general, keep it coming!!

RonyBinary responds:

Thank you very much <3

[The Morality of a Crayfish]

Congrats on 50 tracks! And yeah this is interesting, because the song actually takes turns between being 7/4 and 8/4. But that gives it a bit more of a unique weird style that makes the song stand out more. While some of the instruments are calm, the melody and time signature provide a strange mysterious feeling at the same time. So it kind of feels like you are on the bottom of the ocean or something, or in some kind of depths, which I think really suits the title haha. I also really like the string instruments you put in to further emphasize this mystic mood you already got going. Great work, keep it up!

SirSandman0 responds:

Thanks for the feedback!