octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Investigation]

Very interesting and groovy. This would fit very well for a detective/investigative show I feel, as the bg soundtrack! It really reminds me of detective shows I'd sometimes see when I was younger that would have very similar looming music feelings to this. I really like how you make it seem like it has no end almost (well until it does end lol) as the melody seems like it's gonna keep developing while staying around the same intensity. It's a cool effect, and all the instruments you used were very cohesive together. Great work, keep it up!

DarkGod666 responds:

Thank you, that's exactly what I was going for! Gave me instant sleuth/silent hill vibes lol

[At the Window Pane]

This was a very beautiful combination of calm and intense, as Drum N Bass is usually much more hyper and stuff. Also I really like the pitch shift that happens towards the second third of the song, it's an interesting change of pace! And it shifting back to the original pitch towards the end was also really nice. Great work, keep it coming!

DreamSimulator responds:

Glorious feedback, thank you

[The Lonely]

I find it really interesting how you managed to use the same rift over and over again for over three minutes, but every time you bring it back it has some harmony variation or different rhythm to the melody. It's very creative and it helps with the story you set up for the song too. The piano sounds almost completely natural due to the shift in dynamics throughout so that was also really neat! Great work, keep it up :)

kadepow11 responds:

Thank you so much for your response! I'm glad that you found it enjoyable! I just finished a more refined version and that's already replaced what you just listened to! Enjoy!

[Beach Dumbs]

I think you nailed the reference right on the head, while still making this very unique! I definitely thought of that one song as soon as your piece started but the unique melody and added instruments for a bigger feel give this song a whole different direction on it's own. The fact that you managed to get the style so right though is just amazing. Keep up the amazing work as always, this is great!

ZaazNG responds:

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you liked it :)

[Bottle]

Oh shoot the drop around 0:27 is just awesome! It sounds very nostalgic for some reason; maybe its the melody or maybe its the instruments you used, or both. But I love it so much! The space between the intense sections was also very nicely done and it helped the song stay interesting. And when the drop comes back the second time the new melody is just perfect. Also the second transition after the drop is just so fun even though it's not an intense section within itself! The last drop is also something new and awesome. Idk there's just too much good stuff I can say about this haha, just keep up the amazing work!!

Fumijena responds:

thank you! i appreciate the kind words ! :)

[Last chance]

The main riff in this was just awesome. I really liked how it sounded as it was very energetic and happy. The transition between the two riffs was also very well done! Your whole song sounds like one happy adventure from beginning to finish, and idk what it is more about it that I can't describe but it's just perfect. Great work, keep it up!!!

llL0nelyGuyll responds:

Thank you so much! I wasn't expecting such a good feedback! Thanks for listening! :D

[Happy Advent Season]

Very calm, night like and magical. I like the different instruments you used throughout. The chord progression is pretty interesting and unusual I felt, but that adds to the uniqueness of the song. The glockenspiel/music box you used is my favorite instrument as it really brings out that magic feeling. Great work, keep it coming :D

FLAVOUR-STAR responds:

Glad you like it and thank you :)

[sullen victory]

Short and simple. but very sweet! It is surprising how you can mimic reverb with just release haha

Even with just one instrument you managed to make a short but calming and deep tune, I really enjoyed it! Keep up the great work :D

bryce responds:

glad you enjoyed it!

[Chromatic Rush]

Very beautiful and interesting the whole way through! I like all the different breaks and drops you have, including the time when there's a little break in between. I like the synths and pads you used, especially the "soundtrack" sounding one (idk why it's called soundtrack btw so I dunno if you know what sound I'm talking about). Percussion also really helped the melody just pop on this one and keep it going forward. Great work, keep it up!

Gietler responds:

Thanks!!