TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[on the precipice]

I like the mood at the beginning, and the instruments were really high-quality. The emotion was good throughout, but I thought that the transition at 1:36 was a little rough, even with the build. How you incorporated the percussion in with the piano and other instruments was really interesting and unique. I like the variation in that regard. I like how you then transitioned from the energetic percussion and piano back into the somber feeling of the beginning. Good structure and dynamic contrast, too. I like this a lot! :)

johnfn responds:

You're right, I can hear problems with the 1:36 thing now that you point it out. Gotta think more about transitions in the future. I admit I am quite lazy with them! :-)

Thanks for the review!

[EnV - Sanctuary (Dylnmatrix Remix)]

Yes! :D Just in time for my B-day! Personally I love the original, but you really made this your own, Matt! It's very catchy and melodic. Smooth-flowing, awesome instruments and harmonies, and the frantic synths and little melodies really added a lot to the piece. I have to say, however, I don't necessarily like the distorted-ness around 3:30. However, it had a strong finish, and I love how you managed to maintain the mood and melody of the original while also putting your own twist on it! Excellent work as always, Matt! :D

Dylnmatrix responds:

Thanks man, and happy birthday! I also really love the original, and I think this still pales in comparison to that, but I wanted to add my own flair to it and actually try to figure out some of Envy's melodies by ear.

I had a lot of fun making this, and I'm glad you liked this! Yeah, the distortion at 3:30 could have been done better, but it was added around the time my laptop started freaking out, and it was getting harder and harder to update little things in the track, as I'd have to render a new wave file each time I updated something. But I do still believe it sounds cool enough to stay in the track, even if it's a little out of place.

Thanks for the review, man! Always means a lot to me.

[Crimson Nebula]

I like the instruments and climactic nature of this piece. The melody was good, and you did a nice job of varying it. Good structure, nice ending, really solid piece! :)

Smitsy responds:

Thanks for the review! It means a lot :)

[Hitching]

I like the instruments and structure, as well as the mood, but I think that at times the beat was a little distracting from the chill vibes of the other instruments. A couple of those transitions, like at :9 and :41, need to be a bit smoother. I like the variety of instruments, though, and I like the ending a lot too, but I think it needs to flow better. Other than that, good start. It has potential. ;)

Possibly responds:

Cool, thanks for taking the time to comment, I take your comments on board :)

[Brazen]

I like the instruments and effects. I liked the transition at :38, as well as the distorted harmonies throughout. That eerie piano really added a lot to the piece. Well-structured, and I liked the ending. It could've progressed a little faster at the beginning, though, especially since it's so short, and a little more variation couldn't have hurt, but still a solid piece. Keep up the good work! ;)

cannibalcurator responds:

Thanks for listening and reviewing.

[Battle]

I like the drama and climactic nature of this piece. I must say, however- a lot of those instruments don't sound very authentic, which I think you touched upon in the description. However, I like the structure, as well as the melodies and percussion. The ending was good, too. You also might want to transpose that violin part at 1:03 down an octave. It seemed a little too penetrating at its current pitch. Still, overall, good work. I appreciate how engaging and dramatic this piece is. ;)

EnDotter responds:

Thanks for your response! When i get a hold of good instruments i will redo it and reupload. But im not sure when that will happen (maybe in a few days if im lucky, and if im not maybe in a few months if im not). About the violin, if i had proper instrument sounds it might have been different. I tried to do it one octave below but it didnt work quite well. We will see what happens when i get a hold of those libraries ;)

[Shadow Factory]

I like the serene mood and instruments. It doesn't progress very quickly, but in a way that fits with the mood. I wasn't sure I liked all the harmonies in there around :43, yet I do like the gradual incorporation of new moods and themes. It could use some more variation towards the end, but overall the structure was good. I like the ending, too. It seemed to fit with the swell and then decline of activity within the piece. Unique, and strangely engaging, too. I don't think it's necessarily a polished final product, but good work overall. ;)

Faizyr responds:

yeah, this was kind of experiment you might say, i make some tunes like these but never really publish them, just don't think enyone will like it, but at the look of it, its alright. not the best but alright.

thanks for the review ^ ^

[Market Town]

I like the instruments, especially the percussion and guitar at :18. It's groovy and unique, with a mood that's both refreshing and forlorn at the same time! The variation and melodies are excellent. Smooth-flowing, well-structured, harmonizing, loops very well. Amazing work! Easily 5 stars. ;)

johnfn responds:

Thanks for the kind review bro! I really love acoustic guitar too - it's tough for it not to sound good :)

[Drum Solo]

Cool beat, man. ;) I like the bite that the clap has, and the rhythm of the kick. It loops well, too. Are you planning on making a song from this?

bluelephan2 responds:

Possibly. This was a short experiment. Thanks for the review.

[Dented sportscar]

I like the frantic melody and cool instruments. It's very energetic and fun! :D I like the transitions at :13 and 1:01, and it's well-structured and engaging and unique. It ends a little suddenly, though. I'd love to see this made into a full-length track, maybe with some more variation on the melody. Still, it's an awesome piece, and a great creative way of channeling your anger! ;)

Genraltweet responds:

Thank you!

What an honest and helpful review :) you rock