octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Magic Shuffle]

This track has such a weird interesting vibe, I love it! It gives me video game casino level feelings, but also tropical/beach, city, fancy, and other feelings as well. It's such a strange fusion of so many things, that it becomes this super unique blend that stands out super well on its own. The mixing is perfect, everything stands out super well and the energy is so upbeat! I also like how the progression keeps evolving into more new stuff and new territories. Sometimes even slight genre changes like around 2:15 when it turns a little dubsteppy for a few seconds. This is overall amazing, keep up the awesome work!

ItsOceanus responds:

That means a lot seriously! I really appreciate the kind words, super glad you enjoy my work thank you! ill be definitely be making more things in this lane in the future💖

[Grass]

This song has a very fun and happy progression! It's dancey and techno-y, with a bit of trance elements too. The slides on the main melody are really cool, and I love how you incorporated orchestra hits into the song (as I feel like those are hard to pull off satisfyingly sometimes). There was a lot of variation going on, and the song didn't stagnate at all. And the ending was also really well done! Awesome stuff, keep it up :)

ImATeaDrinker responds:

Thank you! Very rarely have I got comments/reviews like this so this means a lot :)

[Mikaiah - That Cat That Goes Wawa]

The main melody really reminds me of the iphone ringtone that I'd constantly hear around 10 years ago, but mixed up and just awesome :D
I like how much energy you brought into this song that was just initially started as messing with a funny cat sample. It sounds really dancey and pretty even though it's funny, and all the instruments (including the cat lol) just work together very nicely. I like the mix of chiptune like instruments with more modern stuff too. Great work, keep it up!!

Mikaiah responds:

Thanks! i really appreciate it! <3

[~Far Lands~]

Pretty interesting energetic ambient track! I like the introduction of all the different parts, and it definitely also gives off a explorative mood. The instruments you chose definitely fit the Minecraft style of ambient tracks so I think you got that very right. Only thing I suggest is maybe have some of the instruments automate volume (like for example either have a crescendo when introducing an instrument, or have a constant repeating decrescendo, etc.). But otherwise it's really cool! Great work, keep it up :)

Tyomich responds:

Thanks for the advice! I really need to pay more attention to instrument volume.

[Hullaballoo!]

Sounds like funky 80s mall music, I like it! Would have honestly perfectly fit a game store in my opinion. I like the synth stabs you use, and the subtle pluck melody overlay. The percussion also really matches the feeling I think you were going for, it definitely feels just relaxing and happy while also being energetic at the same time. Amazing stuff, keep it up!

delune02 responds:

Thank you!

[Subconscious Echos]

Sounds like music that's very fitting for some futuristic alien society, as you mix some ethnic/world sounding tribal music with some more modern dance/trance style stuff. It's a really cool mix! The intro was long but worth it, and I like how the song carefully develops over a larger period of time. The feeling is very magical and explorative, and very unfamiliar which is why I mentioned the alien thing earlier. I honestly really like it and I think you did an amazing job once again! Keep up the awesome work as always :)

Midnights-Ocean responds:

Indeed. I love me some sci-fi feelz. I was very happy with the balance of elements in this. I'm glad you agree! I like giving more space for evolution, even if it means a longer run time. A worthwhile adventure, always takes time IMO. Thanks again! So glad you like. ^_^

[demise.]

Звучит как микс Synthwave и Hiphop , результат очень классный! Мне особенно нравятся колокольчики которые ты использовал. Это третьи трек который я слышу от тебя сегодня, класс! Так держать :D

G2961 responds:

Спасибо!

[im not calm.]

Красиво :)
Медленная мелодия очень хорошо вливается с перкуссией, и с амбьянсами которые ты использовал. Так держать!

G2961 responds:

Спасибо! :D

[happy death.]

Очень странный трек, не обычный, но очень интересный. Типа счастливы, но тональность на пианино звучит грустно и немного страшно. Инструменты которые ты использовал очень подходят и подчеркивают атмосферу трека. Как обычно, так держать!

G2961 responds:

Спасибо!!!

[Videogame World]

Definitely feels happy and bouncy, I like it! Kind of makes me think of the nostalgic feeling of playing a lot of older flash games haha. The trance gates felt like an awesome addition to already amplify the song, and I also like the soft rounded lead. The bassline and some other elements also reminded me of hampsterdance for some reason lol (in a good way) but the song in general still sounds very nice and original. Great work, keep it coming!

MusicBySpektral responds:

thanks for the response! I'm glad you liked it :D