octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[funky jazzy idk its nice]

This is such an awesome loop, I wish it was a full song! It's definitely both funky and jazzy, but I do agree in categorizing it as house due to the beat and energy in general. I like how in the second half there are some extra pads to broaden things up and vary it a little. The guitar is also arguably one of the best parts about this loop, and the percussion just fits so nice! Awesome work, keep it up :D

LeruoME responds:

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[So Many Ways]

Feels like something that would play while you watch a lake right after sunset and the sky slowly turns dark :)

The buildup is very gradual, which is fitting for ambient. The instruments help construct this deeper and deeper submersion as well, while everything around swells with beauty. It tugs at the heart strings and makes me feel nice. Great work, keep it coming!

Skullbeatz responds:

Really appreciate the kind words. thank you for listening :)

[Reflect]

What an interesting song, I think it definitely reflects the feeling of being overwhelmed. Especially in the beginning when some of the instruments sounded harsher, but the song itself didn't necessarily sound sad or angry or anything like that. Kind of hit that perfect point that helps convey the emotion very well. Meanwhile, the song is also just so pretty and heart warming! The progression feels like it's carrying me away through space, and the timing of certain instruments feels perfect. I think you did an amazing job on this, keep up the great work!!

OVERSCORE responds:

Thank you for all the positive feedback, it’s really encouraging.

[Polly]

Sounds really pretty, I like the picture you included too as it does somehow match the song I think haha. It feels like mood wise maybe the transitioning of spring into summer, with the heat starting to kick in while the flowers are still out. I like the instruments, and the moody yet happy progression. Everything just ended up sounding really sweet and relaxing with a good kick to it. Great work as always, keep it coming :)

BusanBlack responds:

Thanks! Yeah the heat is really scorching everything. Stay hydrated!

[Playing with Kid]

Such a fun song! The progression is great, I love how it starts and how towards the middle it gets all glitch-hoppy. It does have a very playful atmosphere for sure, due to the melody you made and the instruments you used. The progression also keeps varying up and sounds fun and exciting. Overall just brings out pretty happy emotions :)

Great stuff, keep it up!

softable responds:

Thank you for your kind words  ŏ̥̥̥̥םŏ̥̥̥̥ 

[go on go]

Another great song by you, awesome! This one has a much different energy that I also like. It feels very introspective and makes my brain feel like it's flying away into the clouds or something haha. I like the crushed instruments you used, they create a good contrast between the other instruments, yet sound great with all the instruments together. The arps also help give the track more character and a bit of an actiony flair. Amazing work once again, keep it up!!

JA4Y responds:

thank you once again!!

[SoundNinja - Into The Madness]

Great energy, great progression, and just amazing melody all together! I think the challenge you described is a really cool idea, so the result of your experiment being so awesome sounding I'd say is a total success. You make use of so many things in such an awesome way, especially the gates at the end to kinda slow the song and end it. And in general I'm a huge fan of how the song keeps evolving from start to finish, it never stagnates or gets repetitive and feels like a fun and crazy journey. Awesome work once again, keep it up!!

SoundNinja responds:

I really appreciate this! thank you so much!

[the note]

Sounds very calm and relaxing, would work perfect for an ending to some kind of game! So I think you nailed that perfectly haha. The song has nice pacing, more realistic for piano playing with emphasis on certain parts, a lot of "dragged on" notes for example which I think was really fitting. Good luck with the game and make sure to not give up, and keep up the great music work!

As for the last thing you said, it's pretty common I feel to stutter on finishing and releasing a big track because you are worried you'll mess something up. I had that for years throughout my time making music, and even now! I think it's really good to try to see where you can make things sound better or what you can generally improve, just make sure not to get caught too deep in never releasing it because you're worried you might have missed adding something. After a decent amount of work, maybe some feedback from people you know or whatever if you'd like, it would be a good time to release imo :)

SoTshu responds:

hey, thanks for stopping by! i apreciate your comment!
im trying so so so hard not to abandon the "big project", but its really hard when everything i make for it just ends up sounding so fucking bad. i have a great drop and build up, and i cant seem to make an intro/bridge/whatever. they all seem just really unfitting and weak.

however, i can see that its probably my best song yet, even if i only have so little done, so i just have to push myself to finishing. thank you for the advice, it will 100% come in handy.
have a nice day mate!

[happy days]

I actually love hotter temperatures lol, my favorite is between 30-40C because it's perfect for swimming haha

As for the track though it's really great! Definitely has that happy energy to it, and feels like it would work well in some kind of sunny skateboarding level in a game. Keep up the great work as always :)

wineplume responds:

thanks kindly!
30-40 is absolute hell for me, everything above 25 is.

[nostalgic.]

I think you definitely hit that nostalgic feeling in a combination of the melody you made, the instruments you used, and the overall progression of the song. The instruments were soft and dreamy, the pacing was on the slower side (not in a bad way at all though), and the melody is very introspective; combining all these things really intensifies the feeling you were going for. I think you did a great job! Keep it up :D

kywy13 responds:

thank you very much! and for the support too)