octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[morning]

This song has a weird somewhat sad vibe but also calm somehow at the same time? It's really cool though! I think it's the chords you used and also how the song began, yet it gets more happy towards the end of the song. The progression also does a great job at delivering the unusual and unique atmosphere. I love the samples you used, I can recognize most of them too from some SNES games! Did you use Chipsynth by any chance? Also love the description lol, it's pretty funny.

Keep up the awesome work :)

centurioncee responds:

thank you! i used the C700 vst with earthbound pad,sinewaveform and marimba, chrono trigger drums and bass, and donkey kong country piano. the harmonica is from zelda though i forget which game

[Twilight Toy Train]

This definitely has some holiday sounding feelings to it! All the bells you used really helped amplify that feeling, as well as all the chilly sounding pads. I think your progression was very interesting as it not only changed up the melody very often, but also the beat, which makes for a really interesting song. I also think you did a great job at making the song sound magical and happy as well. Great song, keep up the good work :D

Jojo responds:

Thank you so much for this lovely review.

[PHIAL]

So funky! I love how groovy this is and the melody is just so awesome. There's also so much variation going making the song feel like it's evolving and pretty entertaining. I also really like some of the instruments you used, like the lead and the bright bell like instrument. This song feels like it could easily play during some club scene in a video game, or during some kind of winter festival at night maybe? Either way this is super awesome, amazing work and keep it up!!

pedkan responds:

thanks!

[RetroDriveMenuLoop]

I dunno if intentional (though I can guess a bit based on the song title), this really sounds like a game main menu track! That, or a more chill driving level in some kind of racing/driving part of a game. The bass feels really good, and the melody is simple but very fitting. It also feels like it loops perfectly! Also love the energy put into this and the synths you used. Great work, keep it up :)

StacheMoMusic responds:

Haha thats exactly what is was used for!!

[Euphoria]

The melody evolves so much, this is awesome! I was already enjoying the song so much, and while listening to it was expecting it to start repeating at some point but it just keeps going and changing and just being so beautiful... it's rare to hear *this* much variation in a song. And when it does repeat, it just sounds like an awesome callback. The selection of SID like instruments work very perfectly with each other, and the bass especially feels euphoric. It kind of reminds me of Shovel Knight music, yet still completely original and unique. This would fit perfectly on some action level in a pixel art like video game during a moonlight scene or something. I can say so much more good stuff about this song, but for now I'll say this is amazing, and I really hope you keep making more!!!!

LunitaCL responds:

Thanks, I am glad you liked it. Don't worry, I still have a lifetime to continue making more music.

[Newer Horizon]

This definitely feels more "chill" for a video game song, and makes me think of watching the sun rise on an alien world. I really like it! The melody is very interesting and the progression is intriguing, with a feeling that makes you want to get up and just do stuff. I also love the selection of instruments you used like the crushed piano, the small pluck with the delay, and the slidey lead towards the end, they all work so great together to further amplify the beauty of the peace! I haven't heard your original track, but I'm really glad you uploaded this remake, because now I heard a new awesome song haha. Keep up the great work!!

TheSpacePunk responds:

Thank you so much for taking the time to give me such an amazing review of your feelings about this track :)
I really appreciate it!
And I'm really glad you match the vibe :D

You can check the first version of it in my audio portal, from 2016 ;)
Thanks again :D

[Curse of The Wicca]

I dunno who the Wicca is but this song is sick :D
I find it very interesting what you did with the vocal instrument, I haven't heard vocals be used like that much before... usually its dark or more harmonic for the background, but you kinda made it melodic here which is pretty cool! The other instruments you used were also great and really helped pack a great energetic punch in the song. It definitely feels like "boss" music because of the impending doom and the high level of action, so I think you did great on this! Keep up the awesome work :D

PandaThePanda responds:

You made my day! Thank you!

[frozen journey]

This song definitely feels chilly, kind of like you're either in some kind of ice plains at night or inside an ice cave. The main lead instrument you used is very hollow and really helps illustrate that cold feeling in the mind. The progression is also pretty energetic, which makes the song feel adventurous and journey like as well. I think you really accomplished what you were going for here! Great stuff, keep it up :)

EdKempeper responds:

Hi !
Thank you very much for this very complete review ! ;)

[Euphoria]

Ooh the drop immediately gives a big kick of awesome and upbeat energy, I love it! I think you nailed the feeling of euphoria in this, as it's full of excitement, wonder, adventure and happiness. The plucky instruments you used really helped illustrate this, but so did the great leads you cycled through. The other instruments are also very well picked, including the very crisp and powerful percussion. As for the melody, it is also great and adds a lot to the vibe of the song. Awesome stuff once again, keep up the amazing work!!

GlitchCatMusic responds:

Dude I love how in depth and kind all your comments are! I really appreciate all the thought you put into them ^^ So thank you :D

[Friendly Faces]

This track is definitely friendly, and also just pretty chill. I like the happy feelings it gives off and its lightheartedness. The melody progresses in a fun and entertaining way, and the percussion is interestingly arranged (with a lot of crash cymbals) yet it sounds pretty good I think! Very nice and happy song, keep up the great work :)

Krunkitude responds:

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it.