TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Luster]

I like the tranquility and the bright tone of the synths. The rhythm is a bit square in the melodic instruments, but the beat at :38 helps add some interest to the meter. The pensive outro with the descending piano lines is a real treat - luscious and flowing, but also suspenseful. Keep it up, man! ^_^

[Virtual Human]

Oh man, this piece is awesome. Spacey, jazzy, and relaxing, but also with some great rhythmic percussion work and a mix with some sharp edges. The way the piano just floats on top of the texture like a toy boat in a hurricane. The sheer variety in the sound design is so impressive - from the mid-range E-piano towards the beginning to the squeaky synths at 1:30 to the moody rumblings of the breakdown/bridge section, and last but not least the crisp, grainy beats at around 4:00. Also, the gorgeous, pulsating pads during the last minute or so are like a siren warning me that the song is about to end. Top-notch work here, LLAAPPSSEE! ^__^

[Breathing Derelict]

I like the moody chords at the beginning and the distorted E-piano riffs starting at around :27. The heavy hats at :27 are great, and they flow really nicely into the crisp, acoustic beats throughout the rest of the piece. The lead-up to the melodies at 1:06 is just subtle enough to give the piece a real sense of release when 1:06 finally hits. The distorted breaks at 2:15 aren't quite my cup of tea - they clash a bit with the tranquil, languid vibe in the background at the same time. That said, the atmosphere, sound design, mixing, and arrangement are all really compelling here. Keep at it, LAPSE! ^_^

[Satisphylled]

Dreamy and evocative stuff here, LAPSE! I like the percussion and blissful melodies. Sounds like the mix was missing some mid-range tones at some points, but maybe that's just me. Sound design and flow are killer as always. Keep it up! ^_^

LLAAPPSSEE responds:

Always love to see the TL reviews.
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Appreciate the mix review. I see what you're saying though, I mostly mixed this in headphone..the joys of being a night owl in city life. I think the piece overall is just a touch bright. I blame the Luminaria's expressive twinkling inspiration. ;)

[no more chances]

I love the crisp beats and dissonant guitar riffs. The atmospheric riff at :18 is a nice touch, and the vocals sound rich and heartfelt. Would love to see a full version of this sometime. Nice work, Bryce! ^_^

[<MWA> Skittles on Crack]

Glad I found this again! It's a classic. Super catchy, with a lot of great rhythmic content, and that violin solo is iconic. Love the spacey build-up at 5:10 too. Killer sound design across the board. Been in my iTunes library for damn near a decade now. First heard it through Xmillsa on YouTube, I believe. Mjattie, if you're still around, you rock! Hope you're doing well, even if you don't post on NG anymore. Cheers. ^_^

[-Clad-]

Oh man, I love all the effects, vocal samples, and rhythmic syncopations. It is indeed more vocal-heavy than I'm used to hearing from you, but the samples fit in so well with the beat and progression of the track. The production quality is really solid, too, and I love how the vocals don't take over the entire mix like they do in a lot of hip-hop tracks on the radio. The more melodic vocals at 3:05, as well as the brass solos at 2:30 or so, really help take this piece to the next level. I love the electronic bass too. You should do more tracks like this! Probably my favorite of yours of the year. ^_^