octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Prototype Halcyon X]

Very beautiful song! I love how you wrote a story for it, it helps create a better picture in my head despite not knowing the characters yet. It's also very interesting how you shift the mood/energy levels very efficiently throughout the song, from more calm to things with more percussion, to sections with intense arps, etc.. I think that is very good for something cinematic that is supposed to layer with a story. But yeah great work, keep it up! :)

DanJohansen responds:

Thanks dude, yeah put a lot of effort into dynamics throughout the track, wanted it to build and build.

[All The Same]

The intro is calm and relaxing, but the beat that kicks in after that is very unusual and cool! The percussion sounds weird in a good way and establishes a very unique flow. The whole song also feels like it's constantly pushing forward and never sitting at the same spot. The mixing is also amazing, I love hearing all the clean and crisp noises while all the other instruments still get a chance to shine. In general I think this is a very awesome one of a kind song and I love it! Keep up the amazing work :D

im-leia responds:

wow, thank you! that means so much to me to hear

[Effervescent]

This is definitely very groovy and it even sounds airy too! I really like how you decided to do the progression in this song, and the different parts where there's calm and then intensity. It kind of feels like standing on top of a very tall mountain, or climbing it. The mixing is also fantastic. Great work, keep it up!!

EVLanche responds:

Thank you so much! It means a lot to me ^ ^ Glad you enjoyed it!

[Strange discoveries]

Sounds like something that fits a lost jungle, or a forest at night. I really like it! The slow introduction of different instruments in the beginning was really nice, and the overall atmosphere just sounds very peaceful, yet happy and curious at the same time. I love the mixing too, everything sounds so clean and pretty. Amazing work here, keep it coming!

WildTheory responds:

That inspires me greatly, thank you very much!

[Shapeshifter]

Never heard slower tempo dubstep like this before, but I think you executed it perfectly! It sounds very spaced out in general, like you're either just floating through space or in a big empty place, and the melodic parts emphasize that the best. The dubsteppy/hard parts really add power and general tremor to the mood however and that gives it a unique feeling, especially at such slow speed. A pretty brave direction you went onto here, but I think it paid off! Great work, keep it up!!

DJLimeMusic responds:

Thank youuuuuuu!!!! ^^

[mercy]

This sounds like either a medieval villainous theme, or a dark sad theme. Just generally very interesting instrumentation, beautiful melody, and great variation. I really like all the different parts of this song as they all flow into each other perfectly and really do a good job at illustrating a mood. The ending is also very climactic and tugs at the heart. Amazing work, keep it up!

trevor8 responds:

thank you so much!

[Trippy Trip]

Short but very good in it's own! Can easily fit into an action sequence for a game. The percussion was very crisp and throughout the 28 seconds the song changes phases 3 times! You definitely made it feel very intense and fast which is also perfect. Keep up the great work :D

NitroOrient responds:

Thanks for the review my guy!

[Dim]

I can definitely hear the inspiration, but it still sounds very original and beautiful in it's own way! I like the build up leading into an intense section immediately, and I like the melody throughout the song. The variation helps the song stay interesting and not stagnate. Great work, keep it coming!

Supermouk responds:

Thank you!