TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Comodo]

I like the bell at the beginning. Very dark...I love how you left yourself a lot of space for an epic build, although it does progress pretty slowly. I think you did well with all the structural changes, and you definitely keep up the dark mood throughout! It's good for Halloween. :) I think some parts sound a lot like your other pieces, e.x. the transition at 2:10 is very similar to some you've used before. That said, the mixing is top-notch. It does get a little repetitive by the end, even though it's relatively short, but the ending seems fitting. Keep it up! Despite my criticisms, I like your style a lot, BoomKitty. ;)

BoomKitty responds:

<3 .

[Deflect]

I love the blissful melodies right off the bat. Those (vocals?) add a lot to it as well. Nice use of reverb. That synth at :29 is awesome. I love the upbeat vibe you got going on here. There are a lot of ups and downs in the structure, but tbh it could've had a better sense of direction during the first couple of minutes IMO. Good job with variation later on in the piece, though, and I love that slap bass that pops in occasionally between 1:00 and 2:00 or so. The transition at 2:22 was interesting, and I think it worked well overall. I like how you dialed it back a notch for the outro at 2:49. Pretty quirky piece overall, but I like it! Makes me think of a rubber man bouncing (literally) down the road in an ever-happy land. Trippy... ;) Keep up the great work, Garlagan! :D

[Acidulus 8]

Hey! I really need to catch up on my NG faves, huh? I love the smooth vibes you got going for the first minute or two...very trance-y and flowing. The melodic variation throughout that span makes it really relaxing and enjoyable, too. Nice job with the reverb - you added just the perfect amount. Those arpeggios at 1:40 are awesome, btw. I can definitely see (err...hear) the transition into D'n'B. That synth bass really adds a lot later in the piece. I especially like the part where it becomes really prominent...I believe around 2:55. Those vocals at 3:12 added a lot to the piece as well - they really helped in the final climax of the piece, just to add that extra level of intensity. That glitchy part at the end gets me every time, haha! Super huge congratulations on winning NGADM, btw. I wish I had had the time to follow it minute-by-minute. ;'( Glad to see you're still on top of your game, Garlagan! Never stop! :D

[Falcon Punch]

I love the bass and how it contrasts to the rather cutesy melody right off the bat. That funky synth at :25 really brought the energy, and then it felt really climactic into :44. I'm not a huge fan of dubstep, but you make it cool! Those soaring arpeggios that come in every 2 measures or whatever during the drop really add a lot. You incorporate some melodic content very well here, and I like those frantic synths at around 2:24. The build-ups are great, and that funky melody at 2:45 gets me every time. ^_^ Nice work, Mr. Valentine! ;D

[Birthday]

Yeah, can't say I know much about brit pop either...this is fun and upbeat and cute, though. Sounds like it'd be good for a videogame...kind of has that bouncy vibe, y'know? The instruments are cool, and the drums really help with the transitions. It loops well, although it's not really a structurally complete piece. It might be good for a game menu or something. I think you should do more with this, though! In the meantime, keep it up! Sorry I haven't been checking out a lot of your stuff recently. I'm swamped with stuff for school, college apps, key club, you name it! D:> I'll have some more free time soon...I hope. ;)

LunacyEcho responds:

=> videogame =>

You know, I never thought of it that way. Then again, game developers probably shouldn't put songs with weird time signatures on their games, for fear of making musicians lose their train of thought. :P

=> drums =>

I think I tried making my drums more complicated here. I've been critiqued in the past about how my drums seem pretty boring, which is pretty disappointing for me. I tried making no two bars of drums the same (yay kick drums), and went to town on those transitions. Glad they worked!

=> swamped =>

Hey, no sweat! There's nothing wrong with being really busy. I'm pretty busy as well, so I'd hate to imagine the amount of work you're going through. :(

I've never heard of Key Club before! Thanks for bringing it to my attention! In the meantime, just focus on your stuff. You come first. Thanks for reviewing!

[Percüssion]

Dude, I'm so sorry! I owe you some reviews, but I've just been so busy with college apps and stuff. Anyway, I like the instruments and beat. Those hi-hats really add a lot. It's a little minimalistic, and I wish it progressed faster, but I think it has a lot of potential. You just kind of have to build some more atmosphere/melodic content around it. Oh, and I'm "TheDoor6," btw...I changed my username. Can't keep track of who knows and who doesn't. Anyway, I can see this track going places. Keep at it, man! ;D

[The One Without a Name]

I owe you some reviews. This is an interesting piece! I like the theme of nameless people...gives this piece a pretty quirky vibe. I can see how it's "a bunch of ideas mashed together," but that also gives it a sort of pleasantly fluid vibe to it. Of course, all of these piano solo tracks of yours are incredibly flowing and smooth, yet I'm noticing a sufficient structural pattern and degree of repetition nevertheless. An interesting piece, again...I can't help but be reminded of one of those weird montages they have on cheesy T.V. shows sometimes...the flow-y piano is the perfect epitome of the passage of time. ;P Anyway, hopefully I'll respond to your PM by Thanksgiving (last Thursday of November) as I'm trying to finish all of my college applications by then. After that, I should be able to respond to them more regularly until cramming for AP exams (in April/early May) rolls around. >_< Anyway, cool piece! Talk to you soon, LSD, and may the Holy Date of December 16th (or is it December 13th?) come ever sooner!

LucidShadowDreamer responds:

Hahha, no one owes me any reviews XD I've been getting a lot more of them than I've given back :p

I also like the concept of nameless things is general. As for the repetition in the piece, I'm happy about it. I'd say it doesn't repeat too much; just enough for you to get a grasp of the melody so that you will know how it'll go the next time the same or a similar melody is played.
Heh, I guess that a lot of music I do would work as background music, which might explain why you imagine a montage while listening to this :)

I'll be looking forward to that PM of yours! By the end of November, I won't even have too long left in the army, as the date that I'm done with it all is on the 18th of December XD

Good luck with all your applications, and thanks for the review! :3