TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dark Hipster]

I like the instruments and mood, but it didn't progress very fast. That guitar caught me off guard- I thought it was turning into a more energetic song, and then it got all dreamy again...you have a lot of different instruments and melodies in there. I feel like they could mesh together better, and the structure is a little fractured. What I mean by that is that it seems like a lot of isolated melodies right now. It needs more flow, just like most of your pieces, I'm afraid. Another thing you could do to make transitions smoother is play around with the drums. When the piece is getting more energetic, emphasize them more, and when it becomes more dreamy and atmospheric, slowly strip them away. I think part of it is that you're trying to do too much in one song, JQiscool. Maybe you could start a couple of projects in which you keep the notes and chords simple, and that way a lot of different instruments and melodies can mesh well together. The isolated parts in this piece are good, but how you fit them together needs to be more meaningful. I'm glad you've been posting so much recently, JQiscool. Another great way to improve is to just get your stuff out there! ;)

JQiscool responds:

Wow really long!
Thanks for the suggestions and constructive criticism!
:)

[Victory {JQ}]

I like the melody at the beginning and the phrasing as well, but it could've progressed a little faster. The transitions at 1:24, 4:11 and 2:20 were a bit sudden, and I think there could've been more variation, but I acknowledge your hard work. At 2:48, the melody is suddenly much louder than it was before. I think you could make that transition more gradual as well. However, I like the breakdown at 3:45, and the instruments and mood as well. I didn't think it needed to be so long, though, and it ends a little suddenly. I know you've struggled with transitions before, so at least you're aware of what you need to work on. :) One way I usually handle transitions is by gradually changing the dynamics or whatever to try to convey the new mood I'm trying to establish. You seem to be going for a more rapid transition, which makes the music a little choppy. I also find it helpful to use the slide tool! ;) Hope you found this review helpful! ^^

JQiscool responds:

This is one of the most helpful reviews ever!
The reason it doesn't progress as fast is this was going to be a rap song, actually, but the guy that was going to do the lyrics never finished, so i just posted the instrumental.
Thanks so much :)

[Emerald Hill Zone]

You made this in Garageband? o_0 I'm impressed! :D The instruments and melody are really cool, and it flows really well. The drums were interesting, and I appreciate the variation on the second refrain. The ending was good, too. I'm afraid I can't exactly give you many points for originality, but I hope you'll post some more original tracks soon. ;) Overall, good job! Keep at it, man. :)

glubglubz responds:

Thanks! I do write some of my own original music, but I never get them to a point where I can call them complete?!

[The Credits]

Cool instruments at the beginning, but at :19 they got a little too penetrating to go with the more calming mood you established earlier. I do like the drums and the melody at :56, and the parts harmonize really well together. I just think you need to find a smoother transition into the bit at :19. Other than that, it's really good, although I'm afraid to say fade-out endings are rarely interesting for me. Good start, though: it just needs a little cleaning up around the edges. ;)

Install-a-Friend responds:

Aye, no problem. Thanks for the feedback.

[DV - Something Heavy]

You established the mood here ingeniously! :D That snare has just the right amount of snap to it! It's so catchy and unique. The beat pulled me in and held me there for the rest of the piece! Incredible! Immediately caught my attention! Please finish this track. It will be well worth your while, man. ;D

la-yinn responds:

Thanks heaps for the encouragement. :)

I'll finish it, but god knows when that'll be :x

[Dawn]

Pretty little melody. :) Are you planning on making a full-length track out of this? It has potential. It even loops pretty well. One suggestion I would make would be to connect the notes a little more. It would help bring out the maximum amount of emotion with this piece. There are distinct pauses between the notes, like at :23 and :15, among other places. Maybe you could also increase the tempo a bit, especially if the full-length track is just going to be this solo instrument. I think you should keep working on it, but good start. ;)

Conal responds:

Thanks. I don't know about a full track.

If I can find a way to re-sample it so it connects my MIDIs better then I might keep going with it.

Edit: http://newgrounds.com/audio/listen/537403

[Seeing Spots]

I like the melody at the beginning. This piece is nice and climactic. I like the beat and instruments, even though I think I recognize a couple from your other tracks. I wish it progressed a little faster in the beginning, and around 1:38 too, but once it hit 2:42, the blissful mood and engrossing melody took control! ^^ Excellent structure and really smooth transitions as usual! 3:57 was a cool breakdown, too. I like the ending a lot as well. Once again, a fabulous job, Matt! I can't wait for more! :D

Dylnmatrix responds:

Thanks man. I'm still learning how House music works, especially in the intros. Also, about the similar instruments, I felt like they fit the feel of what I wanted the most, but other than that, the other synths were hand made by me or altered by me for the song.

But thanks for the review, hopefully I'll be able to get another song done here soon!

[One Wish (Remix)]

I like the instruments and beat. It's catchy, and the mixing is pretty good. However, I do agree that the recording quality isn't great. The vocals are good, but I feel like you could've put a little more emotion into them. The melody at 1:17 is good, but it ends a little suddenly. Well-structured, smooth-flowing, an overall solid track. I'd love to see some more original work some time! ;)

Cyberdevil responds:

Yeah, maybe my voice is a bit flat. Overall I think it's the recording equipment at fault, need to get something better. Thanks for the feedback! There's definitely more original work coming up. :)