TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Hehe]

Whimsical and full of variety! I love it. "Hehe" is a really fitting title, too. The instrumentation is top-notch, and the production is clean. Sounds like it should be the backing music for a montage in a movie. Take my 5 stars, and don't spend them all in one place! :D

[See You Never (Feat. Maderlin Weng)]

I really like the cutesy beat at the beginning and the bright mix. The sub-bass sits really well in the texture, and the trumpet solo at 1:48 really hits the spot. The multilingual lyrics are great, too. Maderlin has a really airy and crooning voice that fit the character of the song really well. I really like how the trumpet, vocal refrain, beat, and mallets all converge during the last 30-45 seconds or so, and the coda with the phone message was clever. The mastering sounds professional here, ACXLE, but I think my favorite part is the sound design. Keep up the great work! ^^

acxle responds:

thanks TL :)

[oof]

I like the beat, and the tempo automations were a creative idea. I think the mix sounds a little dry, and some reverb and other effects could help smooth over the dissonance and keep things interesting amid the minimalism. The sound design is really unique, although the vocal samples sound a little distorted and murky. The track is mastered really loud, but is in danger of clipping at a couple of points. The rhythmic content is pretty cool, especially during the last 45 seconds or so. I think the piece could've used a stronger sense of direction at times - it had a start/stop vibe in the structure, but little sense of overarching narrative or development. Either way, it's a cool beat with some clean production. I just think you could rein in the volume levels a tad and fill out the atmosphere a little more. Keep at it, Aoraz! ^^

Aoraz responds:

Thank you! I will keep this in mind for future projects. Even after 10 years I am still struggling with mastering my songs correctly haha

[Short plucky WIP]

Woah! Really different from some of your older stuff. I like the sound design and rhythmic elements. It's a bit slow to develop at times, but I'm really feeling the frantic harmonies that come in at around 1:05. The staccato-y texture really contributes to the danceability, even though there's also a ton of reverb in the texture. Looking forward to hearing the final product, Lockyn! ^^

[Aether]

I like the energy and the synths. The chord progression is a little cliche, and the filtering on the airy pad at :12 is a little wonky. I might suggest smoothing out that pad with some more reverb. The melodies at :50 are cute, and the glissando at 1:05 makes for an effective transition into the chill outro. Overall, it's a neat piece. A bit short and rough around the edges in places. It might've flowed a bit smoother with some more crashes/mixing effects to channel the energy. The composition could also be fleshed out more. Still, you won me over with the cute sound design and danceability. Keep it up, BrwGD! ^^

Kiraichu responds:

Thanks a lot for your feedback, TL! You’re very helpful. :)

For some reason, I don’t know why GarageBand doesn’t smooth the pad out on its own. I noticed that too when I was making the song. I feel like I could’ve fixed the drum loop because of the inconsistency, specifically the end of it. There are three “eighth-notes” at the end of the drum loop, one for the third section, and two for the rest of it. For me, that seems inconsistent when looking back at this.

But again, thank you for your feedback!

[What God Believes]

I really like the angelic vocals at the beginning and the narrative form of the lyrics. The guitars sounds really pensive, and the vocal harmonies help fill out the texture well. Again, the vocals are really soulful and rich. The addition of the heavier guitar and stronger snare on the second chorus is a great choice. The use of phrasing and transitions in this piece is great. The solo at 3:15 really ties the piece together, offering a real point of arrival and release for a piece whose lyrics are kind of inherently inconclusive and filled with tension. I think this is your strongest work yet, Sloan! Kudos on an awesome track. ^_^

[We Just Hurt]

I like the more minimal vibe this one has. The ghostly synth that's outlining the chord progression is a nice choice, and the strings that come in later work well too. The combination of your twang-y vocals and the fusion sound design is really refreshing. The mastering in this one is especially loud and clear, and I appreciate how you scaled back some of the mixing effects for this one - gives the soundscape a really organic feel. Keep it up, Sloan! ^^

[Milfalicous - Feat: PikeyPaige]

I like the raw, gritty sound this one has compared to the last one I listened to. The reverb and other mixing effects might be a bit overdone, but the soulful vocals and groovy instrumentation are awesome. The ending is a bit sudden, but you really nailed the high-pitched vocals at the last post-chorus. Strong work again, Sloan! ^^

[This Rain Comin' Down]

I like the relaxed guitars at the beginning and the percussion fills. The vocals are really smooth, and the lyrics are pretty evocative and poetic. The production quality is strong, with a well-balanced mix and full texture. The instrumental tracks could've potentially used more variety, but you nailed the vocals, sound design, mastering, and composition. Keep up the good work, Sloan! ^^