octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Future]

I don't hear much songs without any percussion that aren't classical, but this one was very unusually interesting. The feeling it gave me was kind of just being lost in space, slowly floating away from the space ship. Not necessarily sad, but thoughtful and maybe a little melancholy, yet beautiful at the same time. By using so little instruments but giving them beautiful melodies, you kind of create this one of a kind, magical atmosphere that is unique to your song. Experimenting with stuff in music is almost always rewarding haha. Great work, keep it up!

vietanh266 responds:

The synths are very new stuff that I've never touched so I'm very glad you enjoyed it!

[Grand Land]

This is so awesome, it reminds me of the music on NG from late 2000s early 2010s, yet very unique on its own! The melody is fun, the piano is beautiful (I love piano in trance/dance in general), the percussion delivers a great kick of energy, and the saw is fun and playful. Altogether you end up with a very happy and warm track! Amazing stuff as usual, keep up the great work!!

Belastet responds:

Thank you so much for this amazing review!!

[Dodgeball]

You definitely did a good job at making this song sound intense; it feels like a riser/lifter that doesn't stop and just gets greater and greater! I like all the fun arps you put in, and the funky lead that is part of the melody. As for the bass, it is perfect and crunchy, acid like maybe, which helps increase anticipation. The ending is even great too for the atmosphere you went for! So great work, keep it up :)

JamesHeart responds:

Oh wow ^^

It is an awesome feeling reading this
Thank you so much

[song_name.mp3]

This sounds like a great fusion of a bunch of stuff! I think aiming to fit a standard by default isn't the way to go anyways haha, because this ended up sounding fresh and funky the way you made it :)

The progression is really fun, it feels like it varies up and is unexpected in a good way. Each instrument has its time to shine and add character to the overall piece, and the melody is fun and playful. Great work altogether, keep it coming!!

AndrewCr responds:

Thanks, glad you like the song :)

[Arpbyte]

This was really cool! It was kind of like a dramatic orchestral chip song :D
I love it when people make realistic x chiptune crossovers for music, it usually ends up sounding nice but this especially sounded great. The strings were great at emphasizing the drama, and the different chiptune instruments gave a great energetic and exciting kick. Great stuff as always, keep it up!!

Belastet responds:

Thank you so much!!!!

[The Call of The Void]

This really represents the whole void theme, I think you nailed it! The progression building up and leading into a "softer" type drop with a new part to the melody is perfect for what you were trying to depict, and the longer style of pacing definitely also helps. It's also very rewarding when more stuff finally kicks in around the 2:22 mark (especially that sax, man its cool!). The ending is also perfect after all the song has done. Awesome work, keep it coming!!

RedCocoa responds:

Thank you very much, glad the void theme thing seems to work as well as I hoped it would. More is coming :D

[rock my world]

It's really fun and energetic :D
I like how quick the energy kicks in, and the arp helps make it sound more zoomy and exciting. Sounds like something that would fit well in a late 2000s flash game. Keep up the great work as always!

wineplume responds:

early-mid 00's racing games vibes to me, thank you for the review!

[LittleTownTheme]

Very peaceful and serene, I almost fell asleep after I realized the song has already looped four times haha

I really like this though! It reminds me of old RPG's that would have this kind of music in peaceful areas; maybe its the strings, maybe it's the progression, but either way it somehow sounds very nostalgic. The melody was pretty and could fit the beginning of a new day, or the theme of a rainy day on a farm or something like that. Great work, keep it up!!

SnipedDucky responds:

thanks!

[AND THEN]

This song feels like something that would play on a breezy walk through a city park without a care in the world, I really like it! Sometimes songs give me a very specific feel for some reason and this is one of them. I like the combination of instruments you used; the main woodwind provides a nice constant familiar layer, while the glockenspiel sounding instrument gives a little bit of flair and magic. The brass gives this feeling of "coolness" kinda, the piano provides a nice foundation, and the percussion just gives it a nice little energetic kick. All together it just sounds like a really fun song and I think you did a great job, so keep it up :D

Bklass11 responds:

Thanks!

[Siesta]

Calm and sleepy, I like it :)

The instruments you used were really magical and helped create a peaceful and happy mood. The pads also sound sleepy, as if they are about to carry me away back to bed haha. The bass was a very nice addition, but wasn't harsh enough to throw off the atmosphere of the song. The progression was also familiar and slow, to help introduce a feeling of familiarity and further tranquility. Great stuff, keep it up!

Xyklapse responds:

i'm gIad it worked as intended 4 you! thank you so much 4 your feedback!