TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cigarette (remastered)]

I like the relaxed vibe at the beginning. Has a really organic tone and a generally smooth flow. You seem to stumble over some of the more rhythmically dense riffs sometimes, like at :22. The vocals were pretty good, but could've been mixed in a bit better. I'd suggest some compression and reverb if that was an option in whatever DAW you're using. From what I can discern, the lyrics are pretty cool. The piece is a bit long and rambling after a while. I think it would've helped if there was a little more variety in the energy level throughout the piece, although the more frantic riff at 3:20 was a start. Overall fun piece. Keep at it, TheTechnoBabble!

[endK - In the Hall of the Pumpkin King]

Congrats on the win, EndK! I like the gritty bass and the twittering string-like instruments laid over the top of the mix at the beginning. The brass synths also help add a lot of character to the piece. I liked the breakdown at the 1-minute mark too. This isn't as energetic or full-textured as some of your other recent tracks, but it still sounds really suspenseful and apprehensive (as Halloween pieces should!). The chord progression was a little cliche, and the refrain at 1:55 (and other places) seemed rooted in the chord progression a bit too heavily. Otherwise, I think the rich atmosphere, cool sound design, and thematic content really helped sell this piece. The subtle vocal samples (evil laughter, I believe) were a nice touch, and helped keep the texture interesting despite a good deal of repetition. The outro sounded a tad incomplete, but I envision it looping in a videogame or something. Keep up the good work, EndK! Fun track. ^_^

endKmusic responds:

Didn't want to mess around that much with rhythm and 'random' fx as I do in other songs - wanted to focus on melody, structure and flow.
Agree with you on chord progression, but at the same time it was intentional. Wanted to keep it simple at the verse and chorus - both have different progressions but the root is emphasized, as you said.
Also that bridge part around 1 min mark provides some rest from that 'safe root feel'.
Thanks for the review, as always! <3
Will keep those things in mind for sure. :)

[Origin]

I like the dreamy atmosphere at the beginning and the soothing chord progression. Sounds somewhat wistful, yet also cinematic and later energetic. The build-up throughout the first minute or so does a great job of channeling the emotion. The production is really tight yet again; I almost wanted more drums at times, but those rich pads are so scrumptious that I'm glad they're so prominent in the mix. I think the ending came on a little suddenly, and I also think you could've done more with the composition of the piece. Overall, though, the atmosphere and mood of the piece are just mesmerizing, and you've really outdone yourself with the sound design. Keep up the good work, FarOut!

[Från ett frö]

Cute piece! Sounds like a lullaby. I think you may have overused the grace notes/rolled chords a tad for my tastes close to the beginning, but the progression of the piece is really soothing thereafter. I also like the way the piece is structured. The transition at 1:14 was enjoyable, and there's a nice ebb and flow of energy throughout. The piece has a sufficient amount of variety without being too loose in its arrangement. Overall really strong work, Ale! May I ask what the title means? ^^

LucidShadowDreamer responds:

The title means "From a Seed", and it's about having achieved much since one was born, but still having so much more ahead, in life. The title could have alternate connotations in English though, and it's was made for an event at a Swedish university, so it's only apt that the title is in Swedish too :)

Thank you for the review!
I'm glad you liked the listen :3

[On My Own (feat. Karra)]

I like the warm pads at the beginning and the atmosphere. The vocals are great, and I'm really enjoying the sense of climax into 1:06. The post-chorus had a really victorious vibe about it, which I appreciated. The production quality is really strong as always. My favorite thing about the piece is probably how uplifting and empowering it sounds. The emotional appeal of the piano at the end was really nice too. If I had to complain about one thing, it'd probably be the rather traditional arrangement of the piece. That said, it wasn't overly repetitive either. Just very much feels like a pop song with the way it's structured. Otherwise, really strong work again. There aren't too many artists on NG that use original vocals, so you've certainly found a solid niche to explore. Keep up the good work, FarOut!

[Rise]

I like the ominous mood at the beginning and the somber piano progression. The vocal samples add an additional eerie element that coalesces will around the build into :44. I also really like the full texture at around 1:45. This is another piece in which I thought there could've been some stronger melodic content (the fore-grounded chopped vocals at the drop seem very chordal and repetitive), but otherwise I really enjoyed this one again. Looks like NG just got an injection of new talent. Looking forward to hearing more from you soon! ^_^

[Star Wars - The Force Theme (Far Out Remix)]

Nice! I like the cinematic vibe at the beginning. I'm not super familiar with the original, but the piece really has a great element of storytelling. The quirky synth at :34 blends in really well with the rest of the texture, and the drop is super catchy and fun. Really nice job with the structural contrast in the middle section and the flow. I really like how the emotional appeal of the strings contrasts with the punchy, energetic refrain. The piano was a really nice touch at the end too. Great work!

[Truest Lies feat. Karra (VIP Mix)]

I like the synths at the beginning and the punchy drums. I like the climax into :45, too, and also how it resets itself before the vocals come in. Vocals sound hella clean - where did you get them from? The production sounds especially clear with this one - what DAW do you use? I would've liked to hear the drop at 3:30 varied a bit vis-a-vis the first one, and the arrangement of the piece is a tad cliche. Otherwise, really strong work yet again. Keep it up!

FarOutOfficial responds:

Original vocals from Karra for our song. We use FL studio for everything, all sounds are original as well.

[Revolt]

I like the quirky pads and progression at the beginning. The vocal samples at :33 are nice, and the blissful refrain ties the piece together well. I think the drums could've been a bit more creative, but overall the sound design is really pleasant. The piece gets a little repetitive towards the end, and the melodic content could've been a bit more dynamic, but overall the composition is good too.

Tbh, I'm usually pretty skeptical when users straight-up ask me to scout them, but I'm impressed with your work. Welcome to the Grounds, FarOutOfficial!