TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[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. :)

[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

[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!