TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[GEMINIjU -Indecisive Ways]

The instrument you used at the beginning was a little strange, but I like the big climax you have at the beginning. The distorted chords starting at around :58 were a little too muddy and industrial for my tastes, but I like what you did with those drums- all the breaks added a lot to the song. The "break-down" at 2:54 was good, and I liked the melody at 3:04, but I thought the transition at 2:53 was a little rough. Liked how you brought a lot of the elements of the song together again at 4:38, but in general I think the piece is too long. To make it more engaging, maybe you could increase the tempo. I must say- liked the way you ended the piece. I thought it was original and fitting. Despite my criticism, it's a well-crafted piece, with a lot of emotional ups-and-downs, which I like. Good job. Keep up the good work. :)

empire00 responds:

Thanks for the review :)

[Tricolore]

I liked the intro, but I thought you overused the crash throughout the piece. You had a nice beat going in the beginning, but the instrument you used at :31 was a little...queer, to be honest. The rhythm at :53 was a little weird, too. I liked it when you brought the cute little videogame-like melody back at 2:23, but the ending honestly could've been more original. As for the positive, liked the beat/melody at 1:23, and again at 1:39- they were funky and creative. In general, it was pretty unique, except for maybe the bassline, which I felt like I heard in a lot of techno songs before. Still, I think it has potential. Hope this was helpful, and I'd love to hear a revised version of this song incorporating some of my advice. Happy holidays! :)

Airprogressive responds:

Thank you so much for your review and advices. I need comments as yours to improve my level :)

I probably revise this track in a nearly future changing what you said, and I will tell you by sure!

Happy holidays for you as well!!

:)

[Rainwave - Star Burst]

Like the instruments and dreamy feeling. It was really climactic, which is good. It was a little repetitive around 1:30-2:30, but the transition at 2:32 and then the part after that was absolutely gripping. It caught me off guard, but in a good way. The synth at 3:28 sounded a little out-of-place for me, but you transitioned nicely into the part at 4:23. Liked the funky melody after that as well. I found another good transition around 5:40, and I liked the way you ended the piece with those warm strings. Overall, a pretty unique and interesting piece, and I love the emotion. Songs like this make trance what it is- the strong beat and catchy, dreamy melody...I love it! :D

Indigorain responds:

Hmm, yeah, I get the repetitive part, I was afraid of that when creating it, but there wasn't a good solution for it, so I left it like it is now.
I don't really know how that would sound out-of-place to you at the breakdown at 3:28 though. Still, I respect all the criticism I get :D
Thanks a lot for the kind words and the great review, I really appreciate it! :D

[Sky on Fire-QUADX]

Liked the instrument you used for the chords in the beginning, but I think they would've sounded better if you connected them more. The distorted vocals were really interesting and futuristic. It even feels dreamy at times, whereas it's also pretty energetic at others- I like the emotional contrast there. I don't really understand the ending- it seemed to me like it started to fade out, then you came in with the vocals again. Still, love your style and the originality I see here. Have a nice holiday, and keep up the good work.

quadx responds:

This was probably the most complex song I've ever made. Thanks for the review and be looking for some new stuff soon

[Portal (Remastered)]

I like the ominous intro, and your transitions in the beginning were smooth. Like the instrument you used for the melody that comes in at :56 and I liked the bass and beat, too. However, some of your later transitions were a little rough and/or unoriginal, like :54 and 2:23. This piece has a smooth-sounding melody, so I think it deserves some smooth transitions. Also, I think you could've come up with a much better ending than a fade-out one. Other than that, great job. It's upbeat and fun and creative. Have a nice holiday, and keep up the good work.

ChasingPresence responds:

Well since I just remix/remastered this song from a while ago, I didn't mess with the melody or buildups. Thanks for the review, and Merry Christmas!

[Industrial Toy Box]

It starts off a little slow...but it's also pretty climactic so I'll let it slide. ;) It's very distorted and creepy, which is a good thing! When that riff came in at :33 I thought it was just kind of wierd, but the "melody" at 1:36 really added a lot to the piece. It got a little repetitive, though. I think you should bring out that back-up melody that starts at about 2:25 more. Sorry to say this, but the ending is weak. It's like the beginning- slow and quite a bit boring, to be honest. Sorry. That bass at 3:53 threw me off a bit- I thought you were going to do something more with the piece, but you didn't. It's still a good quality piece with a lot of potential, but it needs to be more engaging and less repetitive. Hope this helped and keep up the good work! :)

Synthapse responds:

hey thx for your advice and run down of the piece I'll try to pace things better in my later pieces!

[Forgetting Who You Are]

I love your style, Synthapse. The catchy and energetic bass strangely compliments the slow, mellow melody very well! It's dreamy and thought-provoking. However, I don't think the melody quite worked with the "back-up melody" at around 1:42-2:15. I also have to say: I'm not a fan of the fade-out endings. They just seem lazy and anticlimactic to me. Still, like I said, love your style and hope this review helped you! Keep up the good work! :)

Synthapse responds:

Omg thx so much I will try my best to not be lazy!

[GSC Rocket Battle (16 bit]

Engaging and bouncy. I like it. The instruments are interesting, and the form is well done. There are so many remixes on Newgrounds, though. I'd love to hear an original from you. Btw, the drums could've been stronger/ more engaging, even if the focus is on the melody. Loops well, but at the same time a little repetitive. Despite my criticism, nice job overall, and hope I'll hear from you soon. :)

chaoticmarin responds:

I'm sorry dear. My passion has never been composition. Ever since I started making music it was out of a love of classic video game tunes and a desire to create my own twists to them. That being said, you probably won't see anything truly original from me unless it's a collaboration. It just wouldn't be as fun or interesting for me--I need to be able to feel passionate about what I do, or I won't be able to keep doing it.

The drums tend to be a little lackluster, so I struggle with finding a balance between making sure they don't ever draw the focus and making sure you can still tell they're there.

[Bound By Fate [Preview]]

There's a lot of emotion in this piece. I like that. I feel it needs a full version to fully display its emotional potential, however. It's upbeat and dreamy, and I love the piano solo and how it almost sneaks into the song! Not a fan of the fade-out ending, though, but hopefully you have a more exiting ending in the full track. Good job. I'm waiting for the full version. ;)

Dylnmatrix responds:

Thanks. The full track is out and can be found on either my SoundCloud page or my Bandcamp. I posted this teaser here so that people that follow me here won't think I'm dead when I'm not posting anything. :)

[8Bit Sky Chase Remix]

You chose the perfect instruments for this song! They work so well together too! They make the song really engaging and special. The melody is so relaxing and upbeat- I love it! However, I did hear what I thought was a misplaced note at 1:20, but that's not that big a deal. I was disappointed when I saw that this is a remix, and I'm not a huge fan of the fade-out ending, but that's just me. I'd love to hear an original work of yours, because this piece really has the whole package (perhaps with the exception of originality). Overall, excellent job. Uplifting, fun, cute, yay! :)

VolcansMusic responds:

Thanks! I'm not so sure about that misplaced note. If it is misplaced there, it's also misplaced in the first half too...
Yeah, I'm not too fond of fade-out endings but I personally suck at ending a song, so I tend to loop and fade, lol. I do however have 2 Original works, with another one in progress. I don't think they're *that* good but it's still something if you wanted to check them out. Just look for 'Blemished Bluff' and 'Scorching Summit' in my uploads if you're interested.