octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Little Expressions]

Oooh this one starts off groovy, nice! The detuned lead feels a little mysterious but also really chill. I also like how subtle it is in contrast to the plucks and the percussion. I also like how in the first minute or two you introduce more and more instruments to create this very nice flow. Great work once again, keep it coming :D

BusanBlack responds:

Thank you octopus, I have this habit of adding in instruments but I've been wanting to make it so they accompany each other more. I think finding the right sound for the pairing or tripletting (I don't think its a real word) of the instruments is a bit of a struggle but then again I could just have them bounce off each other which is usually melodic like a duet. Anyways, that's what I was thinking a bit when going into this beat.

[Into the Tropics]

Very chill, I like it! I really enjoyed the mallet instruments you had as they were mixed in very well with the other instruments. The piano outro was very soft and nice too. Also the bass sounded perfect for a tropical house song! Great work, keep it up :D

RealGares responds:

tysm!

[IAmRustin - reef dreams]

Nice work once again! Sounds like some space aquarium music lol, or music for space ships. The drums and bass are nice in this, and I like the different melody shifts you got going on, you vary it pretty often so it never feels stagnant. The effects you threw in are also pretty cool! So great job once again, keep it coming :D

200andSeven responds:

thank you so much! very eager to put out more music :))

[Risk of Pain]

I can definitely hear the RoR2 inspiration in this, but you still managed to make something very original and beautiful! It's much more action packed, but is also still calm and peaceful in a way. Kind of like a calm and collected feeling. The bass is very well mixed along with the drums, and the melody instruments sound subtle yet prominent at the same time. Awesome work, keep it up!

Hairmilked responds:

I really appreciate it! I thought the song sounded relaxed in a way I haven't been hearing in a lot of Liquid DnB tracks lately, so I wanted to creat something I'd listen to 😊

[The Uprising]

Very well made and orchestrated! It definitely sounds very epic and impactful, with a lot of rising tension all the way till the end. Reminds me a little of castle crashers for some reason haha. I love the different variations you have within the song even though it's mostly the same motif, it's very creative. Great work, keep it up :D

DauntingForce responds:

Thank you very much for your nice comment! I greatly appreciate it! :)

[INSANITY.mp3 // (breakcore)]

Sounds very intense but relaxing at the same time, interesting! Kind of like if you're sitting on the top of a very fast moving train looking at stuff pass you by at sunset. I really love the piano pattern you have here and there, and the breaks are definitely very well made too. You do an amazing job by supporting the "insane" feeling in the song while still making it feel somewhat chill. Amazing work, keep it up!

jatzuko responds:

tysm!!<3

[IAmRustin - lámpsi]

Sounds happy, I like it! It has an interesting chord progression and everything just sounds chirpy and exciting, especially due to the sound of the lead and the chiptune stabs. The pattern on the bass is also really nice, kinda gives it a more relaxed but slightly on the edge feeling. Great work, keep it up!

200andSeven responds:

thanks for the in depth feedback, i appreciate it! i was really proud of the lead that i made, thanks :D

[Look Within]

This is definitely very befitting of an emotional scene. You did an amazing job with your instrument usage to deliver suspense, tension and relief, especially the tension you build with your strings. The slow layering in each phase adds to the relief a lot but more of sad/melancholy emotions. I also really love the oboe part because oboes are cool lol. Amazing work as always, keep it up!!

ZaazNG responds:

Thank you so much :))

[Experiment Delta]

Interesting melody and atmosphere, I like it :)
You have pretty good progression going on while keeping the relatively same chord progression, and the instruments you chose fit the techno-y/dance-y mood for sure. Only thing I can suggest is making the mix have a tiny bit slightly more bass haha. Otherwise great work, keep it up!

AlastReYn responds:

Thank you for rating:)

[Becoming, أُغنية للبنان]

Incredible guitar skills and performance, great work! You made a very interesting melody and what I find very interesting is how you have different parts that change the tempo and the atmosphere. You go from something somewhat relaxing and introspective to something more intense and upbeat, and then back to the relaxing stuff slowly. Just very beautiful all together, awesome work and keep it up!

Thomastique responds:

Thank you for your kind words!
They mean a lot!