octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Ramno - Through The Hourglass [NGUAC '23 Tryouts]]

There's a lot of story telling and cinematic elements to this song, and I'm not even talking about the description you gave! The gradual tempo shifts, the build ups, the phases, they all work very well together to make this song feel like an adventure. If I were not to read the description you left and just imagine something along to this, it would definitely be a desert, and an uncertain journey type of feeling full of hope and mystery. The added in tick like percussion also amplifies the theme of time in the song. It's just amazing how much you managed to fit into those six minutes! I wanna say so much more but in general I just wanna say you did an amazing job, keep it coming!!

Ramn0 responds:

Big thanks for these words and im happy you enjoyed!
There is definitely more to come (well... eventually)

[Time Fighter]

Another great song! It sounds like something that fits very well for another actiony game, or maybe a fighter. The melody is also really sweet, and the overall style somewhat reminds me of songs from the 90s. I also really like how it ends with the echoed ticking clock. Great work once again, keep em coming!!

TrandafirTeodora responds:

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like it!

[Accelerate!]

I love the part after it gets faster! The beginning was a really nice intro, but after that it sounds trance-y and just exciting and dance like. Sounds like something that can also maybe play in a racing game or something similar because of the chords you layered on here. Great work in general, keep it coming!

TrandafirTeodora responds:

Thank you so much!

[summer dreamin]

Very mellow and relaxing :D
I love the start up with the pitch riser, and then how it kicks into full on relax mode with such a beautiful melody. It just feels like a warm blanket except music wise, idk how to explain it lol, just very cozy. And it definitely has a summer feeling to it! Amazing work, keep it up :)

certainly responds:

thank you!

[Descend Into Abyss]

Sounds like a lot of emotions at the same time; it's melancholy, explorative, hopeful, and more all at once. It definitely has an eeriness to it and feels like a song that fits a descent, but most of all it's just beautiful and tugs at the heart strings. Especially with how you made the strings in this song, they're so emotional! I love this a bunch, keep up the awesome work :D

Kimasura responds:

Thank you!

[psychic.]

Very unusual but also awesome groove on this song! I like how it starts and how it quickly picks up into this crazy jungle dnb-y mix while still keeping a relaxing feeling somehow. The progression is really neat and always unexpected, making the song feel adventurous and exciting to continue listening to. This also makes it pretty varied up and not repetitive. Just great work really, keep it up!!

mothlightx responds:

Can't thank u enough for such a well thought out review. Always feel blessed to hear what people think in detail like this! Really glad you enjoyed it <3

[dyxren. - in a field of flowers]

You definitely made this sound magical! I really like the progression you wrote for this one, it repeats here and there but it's all good as it still sounds awesome and helps instill familiarity. I like how you also change it up a bit at the end! My favorite instrument has got to be the string/mellotron like instrument that has a highpass filter on it, it really helps with the lo-fi mood on it. Great work, keep it up!

DistortedVortex responds:

thanks, i believe the whole highpass thing is caused by Vinyl which is a GOATed VST to mimic the sounds of worn down vinyl records obviously there are other VSTs aswell but i choose vinyl because of how it replicates all of the sounds of a 80s record player that has been used alot to the point it might break yet it doesn't

[Challenged By The Captain]

Another great song! Definitely feels boss theme like again just with a different mood. It also loops so seamlessly I didn't notice that I listened to the whole thing uh.. 4 times already haha. I love the consistent energy in the track, and the amazing harmony that comes along with the awesome melody. It just feels like within the minute and a half there is so much variation that it won't get boring to listen to even if it loops like 10 times! Amazing work once again, keep it coming :D

Interloping responds:

Can you tell Ive played a bit too much pokemon recently? 🤔

I wanted to cast the same shadow as the leaders of the "team ______" from your typical pokemon games with my own flare. It was incredibly difficult not to copy anything they have going since they've covered most of the bases with that chord progression as a whole.

I think I'll be taking a small break, I pumped that piece out in 5 hours and my wrist is a bit angry at me for it 😖

[Geoplex - Esoteria]

As soon as that intro started I knew this was going to be an awesome song. But man this is super out there! I love how crisp and perfect the mixing is, and the combination of all the different instruments you used. My favorite you've used is definitely the saxes, but the guitars and vocals really stapled the mood. It's just a very feel good, exciting song that makes me happy and energized. And all the drops are just the most beautiful thing ever, they really amplify everything x100. Fantastic work, keep it coming!!!

Geoplex responds:

Thank you! I appreciate the detailed response <3 also love how relevant your name is to this song, hahaha

[Sweetest Summer Sunshine]

Awesome song! It definitely feels like the beginning of summer with all the good feelings coming from it, but it also radiates that "finally!" kind of mood, not sure whether its from the graduation or summer finally starting (or both lol). I really dig the progression as it keeps the energy going throughout with only minor breaks to introduce another segment. The chiptune arps were a cool addition, and the riser in the middle was fun too. Awesome stuff, keep it up!

supermelon-creations responds:

Thankss!!!