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    Really catchy track! I like the crisp drums and quirky synths. The harmonic content is a bit repetitive, but the compositional details help round out the sound nicely. I especially like the squeaky effects at 1:05 and that minimal synth bass that sits so well in the mix. You faked me out with that bridge/interlude thing at 2:38, but it was good for some variety and also showed off the bass more. Groovy stuff. Keep at it, Leia! ^_^

    I like the cute melodies and catchy beats. The lead's descending contour at the end of every 4-measure pattern sounds a little awkward at first, but I get used to it as the piece goes on. The relaxed breakdown at 1:20 was a nice touch, and segued nicely into the stripped-down refrain later on. Other than that, it's a little repetitive, but I like the upbeat mood and instruments. Happy birthday!

    Woah, you should go digging in that graveyard more often! Love the crisp beats and catchy rhythmic content. The lyrics are a bit generic, but the production is clean and the compositional details (Super Mario effects, backing vocals, etc.) fit well. Later on, the piece gets a tad repetitive, and the texture is pretty minimal throughout - maybe a bridge or something would help keep it more interesting. The pitch-shifted vocals at 2:48 were a nice touch, though. Keep it up, guys! ^_^

    Kurtiskong responds:

    Always love seeing your analysis of my music. This is an old one we made for fun to try and sound like Chris Brown or something.

    Gratz on having the first NG audio submission of the year! I love the smooth tenor vocals and funky instrumentals. Production quality is solid, and you nailed the blissful and bouncy mood. Perfect way to ring in the new year! Keep it up, TeraVex. ^_^

    I like the ominous mood at the beginning and the echo-y vocals. The texture is a bit bare at times, but I'm enjoying the build-up into :41 and the gritty mid-range bass at the drop. Elements of the sound design and arrangement are a bit generic, but the vocal details ("oh"s and "hey"s) are nice, and the sample at 1:25 also fits in well. Overall, my favorite element of the piece is probably the production - it's crisp and well-balanced, but also not over-compressed or artificial-sounding. The atmosphere and vocals are also big pluses here. Strong work, Annihilate! ^_^

    I like the airy pads at the beginning, and the chord progression kinda reminds me of "Holy Night." :D The piece is a bit slow-paced at times, but I like the blissful mood and cutesy synths in the upper range. I wish the drums were a bit more prominent in the mix, especially the hats at 1:30 or so. You might even consider transposing them up an octave. By 2:45, the texture is really coming together well, although at some point I would've liked to hear some more dynamic melodic content. Still, nice job with the sound design, harmonies, and mixing. ^_^

    Arctnu responds:

    thanks a lot for the detailed review, it helps me a lot :) also the opening chord progression indeed sounds a bit like Silent Night because I started working on this song right before Christmas

    I like the cutesy synths and rich atmosphere of this one. Production quality is solid, and the crisp drums and luscious reverb give the texture a nice buoyant feel. The blissful mood and quirky sound design keep me engaged until the end, although the structuring of the piece seems pretty stream-of-consciousness at times. Overall, great work! Merry Synthmas to you too. ^_^

    maximusmonk responds:

    That seems like a spot-on description... especially the stream-of-consciousness part. :P Thank you!

    I like the gritty beat and airy pads at the beginning. The energetic part at :24 is a nice change-of-pace, and you re-integrate the ghostly pads well later on. The squeaky guitar at the end is a nice call-back to the first 20 seconds too. Pretty sweet stuff, Tera, and the production is really clean. Great work all around. I need to see the film now too... :D

    Love the chiptune instrumentation and bouncy, airy vocals. Really refreshing to hear something so danceable and energetic from you, Step! The drums might've been a little too far back in the mix at times for my tastes, but otherwise the production quality is stellar as always with you. The lyrics themselves are also great, although they were probably from the original. :) The solo at 2:1 or so is a killer - really fun and jumpy. The new melody in the background at 3:05 is also a nice touch, and the solos at 3:35 really help hit the piece home. Really compelling stuff, guys! Keep it up! ^_^

    Yeah, this is a piece I regret missing the first time around. Simultaneously melancholy and meditative, I love the smooth piano lines and clear, almost conversational vocals. The lyrics are kind of dark - despite the often ambiguous tone of the instrumental tracks, they seem to be describing an abusive relationship. Really evocative content, guys! Looking forward to seeing how you do in this contest (jk - I know it's already over lol). But congratulations on your success in the NGADM this year, and Happy New Year! ^_^

    LucidShadowDreamer responds:

    That certainly is an interesting interpretation :p
    Thanks for returning to review this! I hope you had a Merry Xmas, and that you'll have a Happy New Year :D

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