TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[unlit dancefloor]

Well, admittedly this isn't anything at all like I had in mind, but it's still really cool. It's a bit too atmospheric for dance music imo, and I wouldn't call that glitchy beat danceable, exactly. Repetitive 4/4 beats usually characterize traditional techno/house. But that's not really important in the grand scheme of things. It's very catchy and trance-ish - in ways it reminds me a lot of "Inside the Machine." I love those eerie harmonies at 1:25, and it does have a certain alien aesthetic to it. The ending was cool, and I like the title a lot too. It's a very interesting and cool piece, and thank you for accepting this challenge. Now I'm willing to return the favor. Is there a challenge you have for me? :D

johnfn responds:

I actually issue a lot of challenges to other people, so it's always fun when people turn the tables on me :D Though I won't consider your challenge to me fulfilled until I actually submit something in the dance genre ;P 4/4 beats coming up...eventually...

It's quite coincidental that you asked me for a challenge considering that I gave you one in my review! I'd also say you could try writing music faster - aim for a turnaround of a couple of days. I've already told you about that though :)

Thanks for the review!

[WIP - Work in Progress]

I like the harmonies and atmosphere. The chords were a little harsh, though, especially at the beginning, and that melody at :16 was a little too loud imo. I like it a lot overall, though. It's upbeat and fun and catchy and melodic. You definitely have the beginning of a solid structure here, and it progresses pretty quickly as far as house goes. While it's not a very conclusive ending, it's not so sudden as to be disorienting. Good work in general. I'm looking forward to hearing the full version. ;D

[ManualMatic]

Wow, I'm glad you're back, Blackjack213! :D I love the instruments and mood and atmosphere. It's very relaxing and blissful. I liked the structure and harmonies, as well as the way you transitioned into 1:55. A couple of the effects (1:05, for example) seemed a bit extraneous, but also added a lot of variety, which is good. Also, the ending was a little sudden and bland. It could potentially make a good loop, though. You have certainly improved, but you were always good! Keep at it, man! ;D

[Azure Apex]

This is very catchy and climactic. I love the funky melodies and cool instruments. They combine to produce a very interesting mood, an excellent combination of celebratory and relaxed. I like the structure and transitions. I've noticed that a lot of your songs are very pizzicato-esque, and I'd love to see you shake it up a bit with a more chord-based atmosphere. However, I really like this overall. The ending was very interesting, and it even loops pretty well. Keep at it, OcularNebula. ;)

OcularNebula responds:

and behind door #6 we have an awesome review! (I promise I'll only make this joke once)

I totally know what you're saying about the pizzicato-ness, it's just that one of the more common ways to have "chord atmosphere" is through the use of pads, and I HATE pads (such slow attack, wow, much ambiance), but I'll definitely keep that in mind

there are, of course, many other ways to effectively have prominent harmony (I prefer ones that also provide some rhythmic interest), but I just thought I'd tell everyone that I dislike pads at this juncture