TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[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.

[Racing]

Man, I haven't heard from you in a while. Were you away at summer camp or something? Anyway, this is pretty good! :D I love the synths and mood and beat. It's really catchy and upbeat. Some transitions were a little sudden: :42, 1:25, 2:20, 2:48, 3:43, 4:11. Could've used some more substance at times, too. Some chords can really go a long way! ;) The transitions were the only thing that really bothered me about it, though. I think part of the issue is that the two parts that the transition attempts to connect are at two different volumes. The sweep at 3:43 might've worked if the part at 3:44 was a little quieter. Still, I like the rhythms and the energy and the melodies. Keep at it, JQiscool! ;D

JQiscool responds:

Hello door, how are ya.
Transitions still need work TONS of work.
And no I just took a long break :)

Thanks for reviewing again!

[Detious & Lockyn - Gradient]

Nice job! :D It progresses quickly enough, and is very catchy, engaging, and melodic. I really liked the transition from around 2:00 into 2:14. Some of the instruments were a little high-pitched and harsh-sounding, but they contrasted nicely with the heavy breaks at 2:15 and 3:52. Overall, really nice work! You could have another front-page hit here, Lockyn! ;D

Lockyn responds:

HALLO! Thanks thanks :D Heavy breaks all thanks to Mr. Detious! Happy instruments thanks to yours truly ;D Awww you're too kind. We hope so xD but thanks for listening, and I'm keeping an eye out for your future tracks ;3

[Wraith [Rework]]

Yeah! :D. I like the energy and instruments. I love the solo at :56. The synths were a nice touch. The structure was good. I felt like the guitar was left behind a little too suddenly at 2:20. Maybe some work with the reverb would fix that. It's a very interesting and engaging track, though. Keep it up, thndr! :D Glad to see you're posting again! ^^

thndr responds:

Thanks man, although I can take no credit for this, only the basic idea belongs to me, but thanks for your positive feedback anyways! :D

[Neon Wisteria]

I love the synths and the mood and the beat. It's very catchy and energetic and harmonious. I'm not too enthusiastic about the structure because it really could've used some more dynamic contrast, and 1:55 was the only spot where there was some structural relief. However, I do like how it really seemed to be going somewhere as a whole by 2:12. The melodies are nice, and it's a cool, feel-good sort of track. Overall, nice work! Keep at it, Bluebooblue! ;D

bluebooblue responds:

Thanks TD6!!! I really appreciate your reviews, I'm glad you felt the energy, cause that's what kept me going while making it, I wasn't really sure of what I was making xD

It's funny, you know? the way one can just grab a computer, a software and then sit and spit what one feels, I'm happy ;') hahaha

[Denouement]

I like the instruments and mood. It was climactic and engaging and I like the electronic turn it started taking at around a minute in. It sounds a little simplistic at times, but overall it's a fun piece. I like the pulsing synth at around 2:37 and the combination of orchestral and mechanical electronic sounds, the epitome of a robots-take-over sort of movie! :D Good luck at NGADM! ;D

Wolftacular responds:

Haha, thanks, I tried to not make it simplistic so I'd be interested to hear which parts you thought were so and why! Glad you enjoyed it overall! Thanks for the feedback!

[Lazy Island Daze]

I love the mood! :) Sounds like the beginning of a vacation-gone-wrong sort of movie (before the vacation goes wrong). It's very unique and catchy. The structure and transitions were good. The instrument at 1:48 sounds very distorted, and wasn't particularly to my taste, but otherwise I love the instruments - the bagpipes, percussion, guitar, everything! The ending could've been more interesting, but overall it's a very interesting piece and definitely a stand-out with all the classical pieces in NGADM this year! Best of luck in the contest! ;D

acmeDyne responds:

Thanks for the kind words!
Glad you liked it :)

[Draesdne Adaas]

I love the mood and instruments! :D The structure was interesting. I like how there's apprehension in the beginning, then the section around 1:40 reminds me of a funeral, and then the apprehension returns at the end, as if there will be a sequel to this movie! XD Overall, it's a job well done! Good luck at NGADM! ;)

samulis responds:

Thanks! Good luck with your future work!

[Cthulhu Surfaces]

I love the instruments and mood. The intensity was huge! :D Sometimes, however ( :46,1:27, 1:38, etc.) I felt like it transitioned between moods a little too suddenly, and the structure was a little confusing, like you tried to squeeze a 15-minute long orchestral piece into 3 1/2 minutes. That said, I do especially like several of the isolated parts, including :46, 1:52, and 2:23. You definitely have a wide variety of emotions in here: sadness, apprehension, exhilaration, etc. An excellent track overall, though. I find myself craving a second movement! :3 Good luck at NGADM! ;)

headphoamz responds:

Oh thank ya! There are definitely several flavors to the piece, for sure. I wanted to make it longer! But the mix was just too time-consuming to go another day. Glad you enjoyed it; perhaps in the future Cthulhu will return! :)