TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Buttery Epic Popcorn]

Really interesting...I like the instruments and melodies. You incorporated the speech well, however in general I don't usually like spoken words used in excess in a song...but that's just me. I'm not sure how the speech relates to the "buttery epic popcorn" theme, but after :22 the song was pretty catchy and well-structured. Loops well too. Good job! ^^

mistarogerz responds:

The speech from Robert Frost just felt right at the time. However, in retrospect "What the Hell was I thinking when naming this thing Buttery Epic Popcorn?"

[Time Shift (Instrumental)]

Classic DlynMatrix-style track! ^^ The instruments and melody are always so engaging, and I love the beat and the emotional quality of it. 4:43 was a pleasant surprise! You've definitely mastered trance, but have you considered experimenting with some other genres? I think that might be a good next step for you, Matt. Anyway, awesome track. I especially like what you did with the ending of this one. It was relaxed, but also mysterious! Keep up the good work, man! :D

Dylnmatrix responds:

Thanks man!

I'm so glad that you're able to hear the emotional quality I try and put into my tracks. It means a lot to see that at least one person is able to hear it.

And key-changes always make things more interesting. Don't know why, but they do. Once I learn more music theory and more about key signatures, I'm sure I could make some pretty darn interesting tracks.

I have most definitely considered starting to experiment with other genres. I'm not sure what genres yet, but the one I really want to try is complextro. I think I'd have a lot of fun over the possible frustrations of learning it. In fact, I might try my hand in as many electronic genres as I can, as electronic music is what I really grew up with and it has always interested me. I may even delve into some classical sometime in the future. Who knows? The possibilities with music are endless.

I thought I'd also mention that seeing the phrase "Classic DylnMatrix-style track!" made me giddy as all get out. Thanks~

[Bonebreakers]

Wow, it's so unique! The ominous beginning and cool instruments immediately engaged me, and I love the moodiness of it. Everything flows so nicely, and I like how you end it the way it begins. One suggestion I would make is that if you want it to loop, you should cut out the 6-8 seconds of silence you have at the end there. Other than that, awesome job! This really caught and kept my attention well! :)

GdabZ responds:

Thanks for your review. Glad you enjoyed the track !

[Zinity - Welcome home]

I like the dreamy intro, but I think you made it too long, and the transition at 1:11 is a little sudden. I like the instruments, though, and the melody. It's upbeat and catchy. I like the ending, too. Overall, a nice feel-good sort of piece. Keep up the good work! :)

Zinitymusic responds:

Thank you! :-)

[The Past]

I had to think a lot about this one before reviewing it. It's dry and dull, yet interesting. It's mellow and relaxing, yet there's not a lot of depth in it. I like the instruments. I like the harmonies. I think it doesn't lead much of anywhere- there's the same level of intensity throughout the piece. Maybe you could try giving it more emotional/ dynamic contrast. It ends pretty suddenly. I think it needs a little more form. It's probably one of the most unique pieces I've ever reviewed on NG. It has potential. I encourage you to keep working on it. :)

Merpy responds:

Ok thank you
and yeah I'll keep working on it
i was trying to keep it simple
so i can spend more time on learning how to make instruments

[MMBN4 Asteroid Comp Elite]

It's really upbeat and engaging. Excellent choice of instruments. Maybe a little repetitive, and I think you overused that snare a bit, there. It did loop well, but I thought that between 2:16 and :03 (once it looped again) there were two transitions, which kind of threw me off. I think you have all the stylistic makings of a good artist, but I'd like to see an original by you. Good work overall. I prefer originals, but this caught my attention. Keep up the good work! ;)

EliteFerrex responds:

I may have overused the snare a little, yes. >.<; But, nonetheless, I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Starlight]

I love the form and style of this piece. It's really catchy and relaxed. At points it verges on repetitive, but it is basically an 80-second loop that loops twice, am I right? It does loop well, btw, and it's okay if songs this engaging are a little repetitive. I really felt this one, Synthapse. Good job! :)

Synthapse responds:

thanks bro glad you enjoyed it!

[Always Winter]

I liked the beat around :25, but a lot of the instruments you used were really distorted and echo-y, and I didn't like that. I think it needs to have more flow. The transition at :47 was a little too sudden for me, but after that it got better with the unique beat and the chill melody. I think you should keep working on it. It seems incomplete to me- inconclusive. Sorry. I've been tough on you. It's still worth a revisit in my opinion, though. You should keep working on it. You can do it! :)

NomadFixbot responds:

Thanks a lot for the criticism. I've never been a very good producer but sometimes I just have to get ideas out of my head. I'll keep working on this one.

[The Rise of Zatera]

It's really relaxing and dreamy, but the crash and drums kind of ruined the mood for me. I like how you made it evolve into a more intense song, but I think the drums should still mirror the mood of the rest of the piece at all times. The emotion is good, and 2:17 was a highlight for me! I didn't like the transition at 2:51 so much, though- it seemed a bit sudden. The way it ended was a bit sudden, too. It's definitely a good start, but I think you should make it a bit smoother- it needs to flow more. Otherwise, love the instruments and feeling you put into it! Keep working on it! ;)

JayenareMusic responds:

Thanks man. I see what you're saying. The song was meant to start mellow and get more intense. Thisis actually a very very old piece. I just made a few adjustments and posted it. I was sick of seeing it on my project list.

[Darkness]

It's catchy and I like the instruments, but it starts out way too slow. I feel like the part at 1:54 should come about 30 seconds into the song, max. After that, it was pretty engaging and energetic, and I liked the breakdown at 3:13, but the lack of variation at the beginning was a huge drawback for me. I'm sorry. Maybe progressive trance just isn't my style, but I think you can bring out that energy even more. You could try increasing the tempo a little and making the bass a little heavier. Other than that, it's pretty good, and I liked how you ended it. You should keep working on it. :)

TjpjMusic responds:

Thanks for the feedback :)