TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Gutter Work]

I liked the vocal samples at the beginning, and how that sort of set the context for the rest of the piece. I could clearly picture the dejected gutter guy taking a long walk back to his van. XD The piece has a pretty cool cinematic quality to it, yet is very minimalistic. I like the combination of synths and strings, as well as the mood and atmosphere. It gets really repetitive, though, and needs more structuring/progression. It's in pretty good quality, though, and the mix is clear, so I'm scouting you, bro. You have potential, so please post more! ;D

xpwifi responds:

Woah, I did not see this. Thanks for leaving such a detailed review. The song was actually not made by me but was taken from the audio portal. I probably could have ended it a LOT earlier, but for some reason, I just put the entire song in. On hindsight, that probably wasn't the best idea. Thanks for the reply!

[russt]

I love the synths and pads and chill mood. That said, I think it should've progressed a lot faster, even if it is supposed to be chill. You need some more fill at some points too imo. I like the piano riffs though, and it is really smooth-flowing and relaxing. The instruments and mood are definitely there - I think you need to think more about progression/structuring, and some dynamic contrast wouldn't hurt either. I think it loops pretty well, though. Anyway, I'm scouting you because I think you have potential. Keep up the good work, man! ;D

joerdy responds:

thanx man!
finally a review haha,
and about the structuring and progression is a point where i need to look at, most of the time i make something and put so much work in it that i dont finish it thats why i have a lot long build ups in the tracks i make haha, but i will do my best to apply it in my next project. thanx for your review!

[W00ki3-Hope]

Dude, I haven't heard from you in a while! :D I love the instruments and moods. That quirky ambient beat adds a lot to the piece. Progresses a little slowly at times, but really creates a nice background sound. My favorite part was probably when the strings came in at 1:09. 2:06 was also a height of emotion for me. The weird FX that comes in for the first time at around 2:15 didn't really work for me, though. Kind of sounds mechanical and dark, which clashes noticeably with the more organic-sounding and emotional strings/pads. I like the ending, but I think overall it also needed some more dynamic contrast. If you want to incorporate the FX, I would suggest putting it at the beginning and then having the piece evolve into a more emotion/feel-good sort of piece. ;) Keep up the good work, W00ki3! ^^

W00ki3 responds:

Man, i love when u reviewing my trucks! Alwyas with good words! Thanks bro ;)

[Global Repose]

Ha, I recognized that acoustic bass preset from Garageband instantly! :D I love the woodwinds/brass, though, and the piano as well. The progression was good, and it was nice and smooth-flowing. I think my favorite of the song was 1:51 - almost feels like Latin pop from there on out! :D Great job with the melodies and harmonies, though. This is a fun piece. Keep up the great work, LunacyEcho! ;D

LunacyEcho responds:

=> preset =>

Guilty. :P

=> 1:51 =>

Latin pop? I guess it does! The second half was also inspired in part by a song called Afro Blue (not sure if you've heard of it), so I guess that's why you think so.

Thanks a lot! I did try and make the second part fun.

[-Super slam dunk league-]

I love the retro vgm vibes, man! The funky bass and rhythms really give it that 90s feel. The vocals were well-done, too - may I ask what they're saying? Well-structured and smooth-flowing, and I love those melodies! You never fail to impress, Waterflame! Keep up the good work! :D

Waterflame responds:

Thank you! :D I will add the text in the author comment field now!

[Capital of Soot, revisited]

I love the mood and instruments. It's very pensive and dark...like I'm in the basement of an abandoned church. The piano's melodies are beautiful, and that (oboe? saxophone?) was also quite a treat. It has a very interesting drone-like quality. The violin solo was also very pretty. Your samples are really good...I'm jealous. It's well-structured and smooth-flowing, with quite a lot of excellent harmonizing and melodic progression. Felt like I owed you a review because you're my Supreme Omega in the WNG. I also heard you were an excellent musician, which turned out to be completely true. I love your style, Troisnyx! Keep it up, and have a nice day! ;D

Troisnyx responds:

Eh thanks! In response:

1) That was an oboe.
2) Glad you like that violin, I always struggle to make it sound real and I don't know if I've hit the spot.
3) Review me as one of your peers in future, not simply because I'm Supreme Omega. I'd appreciate that very much. : )

[Raining Tears (WIP)]

It's very pretty and atmospheric and pensive. The reverb really adds a lot to the piece. Reminds me of rain. ^_^ The pensive and intellectual mood is what I really like about this piece. The progression is good, but maybe it could have used a little more dynamic contrast (at the same time, it is a loop though, so I'm willing to excuse that). ;) It loops well as it is, but I think I would've left a couple of beats extra at the end, just to create a more dramatic revelation when you hear the pick-up at :00 again. :) Excellent work, though, LSD! Keep it up! :D

LucidShadowDreamer responds:

I think I'm getting closer to understanding how much reverb I should use. But maybe not, as I always end up thinking; "let's add a ton!"...

This piece probably would've looked entirely differently had I actually played it on my piano. I was pretty lazy this time though, so I sat by my computer late at night and dotten in some stuff there instead. The version I actually play is much simpler, although this is not even that difficult a piece. I just haven't memorized all the weird variations on the chords, so I use standard versions instead XD

You are totally right about the extra beats. I actually had a more fitting ending (a few more hits and then silence) for the piece at first, but I decided to delete it, as making this into a loop was far too easy :p
(Lazy me... Oh well; it's still a WIP XD)

Thanks for your review!!! :'D!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Illusions (Step 1)]

TeraVex, my man! :D I haven't heard from you in a while...Anyway, I really like the atmosphere and progression. The oscillating synths and sweeps really create this tranquil and pensive mood. I envision this as a prog house track in its final form, maybe with a bit more detail added to the intro (:00 - 1:02). 1:02 is a solid transitory moment into 1:08...I can just picture the sunrise, the strings coming in and the birds singing in contrast to the gray pre-dawn light in the part that ends at 1:02 (sorry, I'm in a weird mood today). Nice work, though. I think it lacks fill right now (but you already knew that). I'd love to hear some strings/pads moving and some uplifting melody coming in after 1:08 - a glorious morning in full form. I'm kind of getting a similar vibe to that of, say...Deadmau5's "There Might be Coffee." ;) Good to have you back, man! ^^

TeraVex responds:

Thanks for your thoughts! I was actually shooting for a deadmau5y feel to this song, so I'm glad you got that vibe!