TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Hold Me, Love Me]

I like the dreamy quality and cheesy synths. The progression is a little slow-paced at times, and the chord structure is a little bland. I think you overdid the reverb on the percussion, especially during the fills at 1:54. The melodies at 2:03 are nice, but the bass and drums get a little drowned out at that section. The smooth flow and atmosphere really help sell this piece, and the seductive saxophone is a highlight for sure. Some of the harmonic details might need more fleshing out, but this is a solid start. I'm far from being a "retrowave nerd," but I'm looking forward to hearing more of your experiments with '80s synths. ^_^

sleepFacingWest responds:

thanks! Yeah, when I think big 80's drums I imagine cavernous reverb but I think I overdid it. They're a bit boomy. I think I need to book up on actual 80's production methods to capture that feel.

[Summer Vista]

Nice! I'm not used to hearing jazz from you. I like the relaxing guitar melodies and percussion. There's a tad too much reverb on the drums, though - it sounds a bit unnatural. The sound design is well done overall, though, and the filtering work at :56 was a nice touch. The piece doesn't have a ton of variety in the texture, but I think the piano solo about 2/3 of the way through goes a long way towards breaking up the structure of the piece a bit. The variations on the drums towards the end were pretty unexpected, but they serve as a fitting echo of the rhythmic contour of the rest of the piece. Solid work, 8-bitheroes! ^^

8-bitheroes responds:

Thanks for the feedback sir! Have a great day :)

[ROBOIZ OST]

Sounds creepy. I like the bass riff at :16 and the rhythmic details with the percussion. It's a bit of a minimal texture overall, and the kick drum was a bit heavy imo. That said, the eerie melodies and neat sound design carry the day with this one. Catchy piece, CG! ^^

[The Firefly Waltz]

I like the cheesy piano riffs at the beginning and the cutesy electronic elements that come in soon after. The melodies at :20 or so really remind me of 2014 Johnfn. :) The panning is a little heavy for my tastes, though, and some of the transitions are a little sudden (like :34). The melodies at :50 are really good, but I can't help but feel that the balance in the texture is a little off at 1:05, with the chords/harmonies overwhelming the melodies. Same thing at 1:27, but at least you've got a thematic justification for it, lol. The melodies in the last minute, especially with the flute at 2:25, are also solid. I especially like the heavy bass drum at 2:10 or so. Overall, strong work! I hope you'll post here more frequently over the summer - also, we should catch up sometime. PM me. ^^

[MELT (Credits Theme)]

Okay, this is awesome. I love the orchestral sound palette and the crisp drums. There are a lot of fun riffs and industrial-sounding percussion samples that really contribute to the character of the piece, and the rhythmic elements are quite strong as well. Strong work! ^^

[Decryption OST (Main Loop)]

I like the sound design and atmosphere. The texture is a bit minimal, though, and the mix is pretty quiet. I like the strings that start becoming prominent at around :40, and the slight dissonance in the texture at times as the synths reverberate. The sudden cutoff of a lot of the instruments at 1:40 caught me off guard a bit, but the minimal piano solo there is really nice. I like how you bring back the bass and the quirky synths towards the end. Overall, this is really different from your previous work, so it's good to see you experimenting with new styles. Might've needed some drums or other fill to make it function as a stand-alone piece, but as a video game soundtrack it's both atmospheric and not too distracting. :) Keep it up, CG!

[Will of the Wisp - 05 - Withers]

Wow. Much more energetic texture compared to the rest of the soundtrack. You've really created a well-varied and evocative OST here. The rhythmic component is also a bit stronger here - I especially like the low strings at :58. Paired with the ominous piano, it really lives up to its title, which suggests both an air of mystery and a state of decay to me. I've got to compliment you on being quite prolific recently. You keep producing, I keep fanboy'ing...it's a win-win. Bravo on this lovely and versatile soundtrack, Miyo! ^^

Miyolophone responds:

thank you once again for all your kind words, TL! we'll see if i can keep up this pace for the rest of the year, but i promise i have even more music coming soon :)

[Will of the Wisp OST - 04 - Vines]

Nice to hear a more playful and lively song on this soundtrack - my eyes are still red from crying over the last one. The articulation of the piano at around :20 is nice, and the melodies at :30 help give the piece a nice verse-chorus sort of feel, albeit at a shorter, more minimal scale. The more legato string section thereafter made for a nice bit of contrast, and I like how you bring it full-circle with the flirtatious string melodies at the end. Very well-crafted piece, my friend. And the loop is flawless. ^_^

[Will of the Wisp OST - 03 - The Tree of Sprights]

Okay, so all of these tracks are awesome. This piece feels both seductive and melancholic at the same time, like our protagonists know this is going to be the last night they're ever together. The clarinet solo at the beginning is gorgeous, and the piano stabs at around 1:40 give me chills. I really like the pacing of the melodies too - they come in these languid bursts of passion, much like the love affair of our protagonists, you see. Nice work, Miyo. I'm going to be curled up on my couch with a pint of ice cream sobbing over this 1940's romance movie all night. ^_^

[Will of the Wisp OST - 02 - Sanctuary]

Oooo...very moody and atmospheric. I love it when the strings start bleeding into the texture at around :40, and the furtive piano solo later on is just haunting. You've completely unearthed my soul in 2 minutes flat, Miyo. The steady rhythm of the arpeggios and the swelling atmosphere around it is the perfect embodiment of a transient state of tranquility. Keep up the good work!

Also, that's a straight-up badass team you got there. I need to check out this game too. ^_^