octopus58's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Topside (jamuary2022)]

An extended version would definitely work wonders for this! I usually am not a huge fan of vocals but in this case it really complimented the whole track. The lyrics are actually very warm and nice too. I think my favorite though is the intermission between verses where there are some cool strange chops and sounds. Hope you make an extended version sometime later, and keep up the great work :)

vermeen responds:

i'm very flattered, thanks! i'm taking a rest off this week though but i'm definitely extending it!

[crest]

That DX piano really turns up the nostalgia factor! The synths you used, the progression you have, and just the composition itself really makes this song feel like it belongs in the 80's. It's really great, and even relaxing in some ways. It builds up tension and then releases it in a very satisfying way as well. Keep it up :D

trevor8 responds:

haha, thanks! i really love the early fm sounds and try to get as close to replication as reason permits!

[Wintertime]

Very interesting melodies, and I'm fascinated with how you made them work at the same time! This sounds like it could easily be a beautiful contemporary classical composition. It's also really giving off a very heart warming feeling and just an overall feeling of peace. Keep making more beautiful and touching music :)

TheLightOI responds:

Thank you so much!!

[Uranium Mine]

This sounds very enticing and like it builds up to something cool! Love the arps, and the sound choice too. I think it would be cool if it built up to more maybe in the last quarter, but it sounds great just as is :)

Keep it coming!

GoogieBeatz responds:

Thanks! I would have done more with the second half if I had the file space for it, lol

[SHIT BAD SONG]

This sounds like something that plays during sunset at a beachside restaurant, I love it! It gives me so much memories for some reason lol, I guess it's just really pleasant. Nice work, keep it up :)

strawbbyofficial responds:

thank you!! I was feeling really down on myself about music. I appreciate the nice words.

[Pixx]

Sounds really intense! The glitchy effect feels weirdly rhythmic and danceable. The chiptune effects here and there are also awesome, and overall this is just a beautiful clash of noise :D
Keep it coming!

Liam-Montana responds:

thanks!! and yes, I will keep it coming. I still have to upload a lot of older songs lol

[Dreamer]

This is an interesting style, and the melody is very beautiful. Definitely feels very hopeful and in some way powerful too. Love the percussive elements and the gates you used. And overall the piece is really fitting for the name :)

Keep up the awesome work!

OVERSCORE responds:

Yes! That was the goal. Glad to hear you enjoyed it!

[Icepick]

This is really dark and gloomy techno, I haven't heard much like it before. But it's very interesting, and the acid fits perfectly with everything here :)
Keep up the awesome work!

HypercubeRecords responds:

Thanks! :)

[When we're Together (2021 Remaster)]

This perfectly encapsulates oldschool trance, I love it! It's extremely nostalgic, the instruments all fit together seamlessly, the transitions and arpeggios make me so happy. This is just awesome all around, keep it up!

SASKID responds:

My style back then was exactly that oldschool feel. I miss producing tracks like this. Just glad I still have files to revisit and reflect. Thanks for the review man!

[Get some rest]

This definitely sounds like something you can only come up with when actually sleepy lol, and you say you made it at 2 AM so it all comes together :)

For real though I love it, it sounds very relaxing and the melody is just beautiful. Keep it up as always!

ssymboint responds:

Thanks, will do :D