TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[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! ^_^

[Never Stop (ft. Lupis) [Exobolt Release]]

I like the vocals at the beginning and the upbeat mood of the piece. The build-up was great, and the drop was fully of energy and variety. The mix is clean and crisp, but also a bit too loud and over-compressed. That said, the composition is fantastic. The melodies during the bridge at around the 2-minute mark are great, and the bridge at 2:46 with the chopped vocals and quirky instrumentals was a pleasant surprise. Always love how melodic your tracks are, MKT! Keep it up. ^_^

[Water from the rock (feat. etherealwinds)]

This is lovely, guys! The warm, pulsing brass pads and pensive string arpeggios mesh together beautifully, and the transition into more synthesized elements was really smooth. Jordi's vocals are as haunting and majestic as always, and the piano outro was a pleasant surprise. The piano had just enough atmosphere to it, and winds down the energy of the piece while also creating something new out of it. This piece also loops quite well, which is rare to find on Newgrounds these days. Brilliant work, gents! Happy holidays. ^_^

Phonometrologist responds:

I hope the holidays treated you well. You've done much for the community here, and it is nice to see you again. On the note about Jordi's vocals, how spot on you are about it being as haunting as it is. I was quite surprised to hear such depth in the notes when he first brought it alive in this track. A sampled instrument really cannot compare.
I really do appreciate you putting down your thoughts here. Thank you!