TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[SPEED OF LIGHT]

Love the rich pads at the beginning and the frantic drum riff that comes in shortly thereafter. The mix is really tight and full, but also not too loud. The lyrics are evocative and creative, although I'm not sure I liked how artificial and robotic you made the vocals sound post-production. The more mellow section between the first chorus and the second verse is a nice "break in the action," and the dreamy outro with the bell-like synths is also really good. At times, I wanted the bass to come through in the mix just a tad more, but otherwise this piece has it all - energetic/atmospheric/melodic sections, really neat transitions, emotional appeal, danceability, strong production quality, and killer sound design. Keep it up, Lance! ^_^

[Hot Pink Cotton Candy (Vernias Outro)]

I like the catchy beats and flashy synths at the beginning. The mini build-up into :15 was a nice touch, and the more melodic content at :30 helps fill out the texture nicely. The production quality is also really strong here - crisp, clean, and well-balanced mixing with a full texture throughout. The atmospheric bridge was also pretty sweet, and transitions well back into the more involved build-up at 1:28. By the end, the piece feels really blissful, triumphant, and energetic. Love the more frantic melodies during the last 30 seconds and the more frequent use of the echo-y shimmering effect towards the end. Awesome work, dude! ^_^

[Last Morning]

I like the pensive piano riff at the beginning. The mix is really quiet and muddy here, though. The murky pads at :15 don't sound very polished, and the synth at :32 sounds a bit harsh on my speakers. Have you tried downloading higher-quality sample packs from the internet? That said, I like the brighter tone the piece has by the end. Cheers!

Melon4ikpro1772 responds:

Thx <3
I made this music in FLMobile out of boredom in literally 10 minutes. I'm not much of a musician :)

[The Reindeer of Light]

I like the instrumentation here a lot. Very soothing and melodic track. The shimmering strings and percussive elements add a strong sense of atmosphere, and the whispered vocals help further cement the mood later on. The texture is pretty minimal for most of the piece, and the mix is pretty quiet, albeit clean. I think my favorite part is the melody at 1:38 - it has a lot of emotional appeal. That said, the tempo seemed like it was just a tad too fast for a piece like this, and I would've liked to see the track develop more - seems like it's missing a climactic section or refrain. Either way, really evocative work, 3MP! ^_^

[gummy worms]

The rhythmic content here is really strong. Sound design is unique and quirky, which is not a bad thing at all. The arrangement is a bit choppy, though - there are sudden transitions at :27, :45, and 1:03. The mix is clean and loud, with some well-balanced frequencies and a full texture. Neat track. Could use some more fleshing out and structuring, but there are some creative ideas in here. Cheers!

[Find The Party]

Good to see a post from you again. I like the bouncy, upbeat vibe at the beginning. The texture is a little bare at times, but the lyrics are fun, if a little generic. At some point, I would've appreciated a break from the repetitive instrumental tracks and 4-pronged phrase structures - I guess you do that briefly at 3:17, but it was pretty short-lived, and the pace of the piece was slow enough that it wasn't quite enough. Overall, there are some good ideas here - I like the mood and sound design the best - but the composition feels a bit uninspired at times. Keep at it, Sloan!

[Accelerated A]

I like the quirky chopped vocals at the beginning. The bubbly synths at :45 are really nice, and they lead nicely into the climactic melodic part at 1:02. Nice work with the reverb and filtering automations throughout, although the harmonic content is pretty repetitive after a while. The breakdown at 2:26 with the classic synth bass and frantic arpeggios was a nice change to the texture, and I like the heavier feel of the beats at 2:53 before the tempo change at 3:05. Really creative work to keep things fresh in this piece despite the repetitive harmonies. The glitchy 8-bit ending was just the cherry on top! You found your way back to the tonic at the very last second, haha. Keep at it, Garlagan! ^_^

[Fusion [Exobolt Release]]

I like the dreamy vibe at the beginning and the drum fills. This is another track that feels a little over-compressed for my tastes, but the drops are super catchy and the sound design is fun and cutesy. The filtering work during the bridge at 2:06 is impressive, and I really liked the "delayed drop" at 2:50 that only hits with full force at 3:09. Another neat track, man! Always good to see you so active on NG. ^_^

[Echo Circuit [Exobolt Release]]

I like the groovy bass at the beginning and flashy synths. The melodies at :45 have a really interesting contour, but are also a bit difficult to follow at times. The build-ups here are a tad generic, but I especially love the second drop at around 2:40. The rhythmic content there is really creative, and you do a good job of re-integrating the melodic content during the post-drop too. Nice atmospheric outro is the cheery on top. Keep it up, MKT! ^_^