octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Vertunium - Bioluminescence]

Short but really cool! I love the weird mallet (?) instrument that fades in in the beginning. It sounds very crisp and kind of water drippy like if that makes sense? Makes me think of those bioluminescent shores with the weird blue plankton lol. The drop was also pretty good, and the mixing was very nice. Keep up the great work!

TheOfficialVertunium responds:

Thank you very much bud :D

[ｉｎｋｕｓｈｅｌ ９７ ~i97~]

I'm not sure what the song is referencing (if anything lol) but it sounds awesome! I love the pads/textures, and the slowed feel of it. The samples add a cool flavor to the song as well. The feeling is very introspective and moody. Great work, keep it up!

NitroOrient responds:

Thank you much! The name is referencing to the art (and its creator), which itself looks like a computer OS.

[When The Beat Drops]

I don't listen to a lot of EDM but the beat drop in this track had a long and cool buildup! I like the instruments you used, they sound very modern and impactful for dance genre stuff. Percussion is also really fitting. Great work once again, keep it up :)

Raylectro responds:

Thank you, I put a ton of work into this and even worked on it while on a 7 hour trip to South Korea. Glad it paid off!

[lost]

This definitely has a lost/mysterious vibe to it, I think you did a great job at that for sure! The chord progression I think did this trick well to begin with, by having it alternate mostly between two chords throughout. But the instruments you used as well as the ambiences really amplified this feeling beautiful. It's also just a really pretty selection, that kinda makes the song also feel dreamy and maybe even hopeful I'd say. Just really beautiful in general, once again keep up the awesome work!

AIMofficial responds:

thank you so much.

[Moment Of Happiness]

There's a lot of magical feelings in this song; it can be interpreted in many ways emotionally and just creates a very beautiful atmosphere. It can both be seen as lonely and a little sad, or calming and happy. Or both, that's what's so cool about this song :)

The instruments were very well chosen and mixed together, and the progression was varied and greatly executed. Listening to it makes me think of a snowy forest at night. Awesome work, keep it up!!

DJGpXGD responds:

i don't thing you can image how i feel after reading this, :)

[retrodrive]

Nice and spacious, I like it :D
The mix is great, the bass is nice, and the reverb-y bell instruments fit perfectly. The melody is also really pretty, and along with the bass/percussion does feel like something that would fit a ride pretty well. Great work, keep it up!

TheRealDanish1 responds:

thanks so much! i really appreciate it

[endless handbag loop remix]

Definitely sounds chill lol, like elevator music but with a kick to it. I like the rounded main lead and the subtle but prominent bass. Keep up the great work as always :)

wineplume responds:

thanks! that's just some midi kick (and snare, actually)

[B4You - Stellar Echo]

This feels like very classic trance, I love it! The slower startup, the nostalgic synths, and the very pretty melody all combine to create an awesome track. Really reminded me of workout music that would play in the gym when I was a kid haha. Amazing work, keep it up!!

BlackVen0m4you responds:

Thanks man! I love old school trance, and I know exactly what you mean, I am 39 years old