TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Crystalline]

Damn, you've been on fire recently, Lockyn! :D I like the instruments, mood, and beat. The transition at :14 was a little abrupt, though, and I thought some of the melodies were a little too loud, like at :15. The drop definitely wasn't too heavy and harsh (which is the reason why I don't usually like dubstep), and I love those riffs with the melodic synth at around :56. It's well-structured and overall pretty smooth-flowing. It definitely has an atmospheric quality to it, which I love. It ends a little suddenly, but I think you more than made up for that with the engaging and unique qualities of it. Excellent job again, Lockyn! ;D

Lockyn responds:

Hey, thanks for dropping by :D Yeah, my transitions in this piece were a bit abrupt throughout. Good thing this is chillstep, or else you'd get that heavy drop ;) And it does end suddenly... I ran out of ideas for this piece, and it started feeling repetitive xD thanks though, I'm glad you enjoyed nevertheless :) Thanks for the review my friend! Cheers! :D

[Trouble In Platformville]

Oh, wait...yeah, I totally missed this one. This was uploaded when my internet was screwed up. Sorry. Anyway, it's very groovy and melodic. I like the instruments a lot. It loops well, too. I thought the key change at :55 actually worked really well to channel the energy of the song, but I think the transition at 1:52 still needs some work. Still, it's a well-structured and atmospherically pleasing piece. Good job! ;D

johnfn responds:

Thanks for eventually making it! I've been doing a lot of thinking about modulations (key changes), and they really give a song a burst of freshness! I definitely plan on using them more :D

Though I have no idea what you mean by transition at 1:52, there's no transition there xD. Maybe the 1:35 one, that was kinda sloppy.

Thanks as always!

[Rhythmic Pattern]

It's very...unique. I like the instruments, perhaps with the exception of that distorted bass. The structure wasn't anything too special and the transitions didn't really stand out to me, but it creates an interesting atmosphere and mood. Maybe it would be good for an "escape-from-the-dungeon" sort of game. Keep at it, Bluelephan2! ;)

bluelephan2 responds:

OK. Thank you!

[Krupinkin - Sitarast]

I love the instruments and beat and rhythms. It's climactic and catchy, but also atmospheric and moody at the same time. It's very unique and engaging. I think it ends a little suddenly, and it would probably function better as a full-length track, with the part at 1:46 as more of a bridge than an outro. Still, it's a cool and interesting piece. Keep up the good work! ;D

Krupinkin responds:

Thank you! Will add a full song once resolve issue with strange noise when bouncing

[DTS - The Edge ft. Lockyn]

I love the instruments and mood. It is very bass-y and energetic and cool-sounding, yet also atmospheric and spacey. Dubstep isn't exactly my cup of tea, and the drops were a bit harsh for my tastes, but it's still a very engaging and interesting track. It's very well-mixed, but the part at 2:18 felt like more of a bridge than an outro. I think it would function better as a full-length track. Lockyn and I have been exchanging reviews for quite some time now, but I also admire your work a lot, DeadRewind! Keep at it, man! ;D

DetiousMusic responds:

Thanks a lot. :D and I know it's pretty short, I'll try and make it longer! d:

[Meaning of Love]

The effect at the beginning with the filter cut-off frequency changes felt a little cheesy and overused and irrelevant, but I liked the atmosphere at :30 and the mood and instruments throughout (with the exception of the melody instrument at 2:19: it was a little too high-pitched and harsh-sounding, although the melody itself was very beautiful. The structure is pretty good, and I love the upbeat mood throughout. You stay loyal to the title and theme throughout the piece. The ending, while it was very conclusive, was a bit sudden. Overall, though, this is a good track. :D Sorry I was slow to respond. I'm back at school now and busy as hell (which, in a way, is a good thing). ;)

Everratic responds:

If I knew that effect in the beginning was overused, I wouldn't have used it. I never heard it before. I understand that the melody's notes can get too high sometimes, but I don't mind it.
And Im starting school on Monday so I'm going to be making less songs.
Thankyou for the review!

[Sable's Battle]

I like the mood and instruments, as well as the LFO effects at around :10-:20. The transition into :33 was nice and gradual, but it could've used some more substance just to keep it engaging. I also thought that it felt structurally incomplete. I could see this turned into a very complex 5-minute-long chase sort of piece. I was waiting for the strings/horns/edgy guitars to come in full-strength, but it just ended there! Still, I like the percussion and the drama. Nice work! :D Oh, and "Gradient" made the front page if you hadn't already noticed. I knew you had another hit there, Lockyn! ;D

Lockyn responds:

Hey! It does feel incomplete, it doesn't help that you are listening to it alone without the movie xD I don't think I can do much more with this piece with my current skill. These ones require so much more thought and planning than EDM >__< Thanks, I know! Detious and I are proud :D Thanks for the review, I always look forward to your music! Cheers!

[EnV - Streetlights]

Yay! :D Classic EnV-style track! Instrument at the beginning reminds me of "Paladin." Love those melodies and instruments and upbeat vibes! The mixing is great, as always. The intro is a little long, and I think you use very similar structures and instruments for a lot of your tracks, but it's still a cool song. I'd love to see some more variety from you in the future, though, Envy. Still, you never disappoint! Keep it up! ;D

Envy responds:

I actually said to myself "My next track needs to be a bit different to change it up after this one... At least for one song."

So you're not wrong :)

[Ostinato]

I love the instruments and harmonies. It's very contemplative and moody. It loops well, too. You should really try to do something more with all of your tracks, because they all really have a lot of potential! ;D

bluelephan2 responds:

Thank you for the encouragement. :)

[Rainy Morning]

Hey, BlueOceans! :D I like the melody and mood, right off the bat. I like the progression, too, with the gradually making the melody more complex and adding the beat. It's climactic, but also really relaxing. The structure is pretty cool. Could've used some more substance before around 1:45 at times, but the simplicity early on really adds to the chill atmosphere, which I liked. Later on, however, it really needed some more variation and substance, just because it felt a little too simple otherwise. Also, you know that I don't usually approve of fade-out endings, and this, I'm afraid, is no exception. Still, it's a pretty cool, upbeat track. Keep it up, man! ;D Oh, and sorry I didn't review your last track. My internet was screwed up. T-T ...but it's fixed now! ^^

Everratic responds:

Thankyou for the review! Don't worry about my last song, it was just a preview of a song I'm never going to finish. I agree that the song could use a little more complexity at the end. I hate fade out endings too, but I thought it was appropriate this time. I wanted a very relaxing ending.