TaintedLogic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[-Super Battletrain-]

Yeah! :D Love the funky bass and melody. The instruments you used really fit with the old-fashioned videogame theme. However, I think you've used the instrument at 2:03 before. I understand you're probably really busy, but you seem to recycle some instruments/basslines sometimes. Still, loved the style and form of the piece, and the ending was just climactic enough for me, without being over-the-top. I'm still a big fan. All the best. :)

Waterflame responds:

Thank you! and yes i use the sounds on purpose in this case, its a FM synth used in alot of sega games, i am trying to recreate that sega megadrive feel. i grew up with those sounds :D the basslines however, i have no defence to. haha

[Promise Not]

Love the beat at the beginning, and your transitions at :23 and :41 were nice and smooth! You definitely kept the energy up throughout the whole thing, and I liked the instruments you used. You even surprised me with a "melody" at 2:25! The only thing I'm going to pick on is that it seemed a bit repetitive. The whole thing was basically a variation of the same two-three riffs. I think you can do more with those riffs...maybe change to the key signature somewhere in the song, or transpose the bass up an octave at one point. Still, it's really catchy and energetic, and I liked the way it ended, too. Great job! :)

ZLEAP responds:

Much appreciated.

I agree with you on the repetitive nature of the track. I've got a few projects in the works that are a bit more flexible in terms of variation. They should be done before too long.

[For a scene or something]

Yeah, I can feel the ambient mood trying to come out there! Like the simple melody and how you vary it at 1:11. Loved the transition at :47, btw. Like the beat and the instruments you used, too. I also appreciate how it slips off into a more ambient mood again later in the piece. However, I think you could do something more with the piece itself. It seems a little...too simple, at times. Simple tracks aren't always engaging, but this is pretty short 'n' sweet, so no worries. You should keep working on it, though. Nice job, and I wish you the best in 2013. :)

yeajimmiboi responds:

Thank you very much :) Happy New Year.

[GEMINIjU -Indecisive Ways]

The instrument you used at the beginning was a little strange, but I like the big climax you have at the beginning. The distorted chords starting at around :58 were a little too muddy and industrial for my tastes, but I like what you did with those drums- all the breaks added a lot to the song. The "break-down" at 2:54 was good, and I liked the melody at 3:04, but I thought the transition at 2:53 was a little rough. Liked how you brought a lot of the elements of the song together again at 4:38, but in general I think the piece is too long. To make it more engaging, maybe you could increase the tempo. I must say- liked the way you ended the piece. I thought it was original and fitting. Despite my criticism, it's a well-crafted piece, with a lot of emotional ups-and-downs, which I like. Good job. Keep up the good work. :)

empire00 responds:

Thanks for the review :)

[Tricolore]

I liked the intro, but I thought you overused the crash throughout the piece. You had a nice beat going in the beginning, but the instrument you used at :31 was a little...queer, to be honest. The rhythm at :53 was a little weird, too. I liked it when you brought the cute little videogame-like melody back at 2:23, but the ending honestly could've been more original. As for the positive, liked the beat/melody at 1:23, and again at 1:39- they were funky and creative. In general, it was pretty unique, except for maybe the bassline, which I felt like I heard in a lot of techno songs before. Still, I think it has potential. Hope this was helpful, and I'd love to hear a revised version of this song incorporating some of my advice. Happy holidays! :)

Airprogressive responds:

Thank you so much for your review and advices. I need comments as yours to improve my level :)

I probably revise this track in a nearly future changing what you said, and I will tell you by sure!

Happy holidays for you as well!!

:)

[Rainwave - Star Burst]

Like the instruments and dreamy feeling. It was really climactic, which is good. It was a little repetitive around 1:30-2:30, but the transition at 2:32 and then the part after that was absolutely gripping. It caught me off guard, but in a good way. The synth at 3:28 sounded a little out-of-place for me, but you transitioned nicely into the part at 4:23. Liked the funky melody after that as well. I found another good transition around 5:40, and I liked the way you ended the piece with those warm strings. Overall, a pretty unique and interesting piece, and I love the emotion. Songs like this make trance what it is- the strong beat and catchy, dreamy melody...I love it! :D

Indigorain responds:

Hmm, yeah, I get the repetitive part, I was afraid of that when creating it, but there wasn't a good solution for it, so I left it like it is now.
I don't really know how that would sound out-of-place to you at the breakdown at 3:28 though. Still, I respect all the criticism I get :D
Thanks a lot for the kind words and the great review, I really appreciate it! :D

[Sky on Fire-QUADX]

Liked the instrument you used for the chords in the beginning, but I think they would've sounded better if you connected them more. The distorted vocals were really interesting and futuristic. It even feels dreamy at times, whereas it's also pretty energetic at others- I like the emotional contrast there. I don't really understand the ending- it seemed to me like it started to fade out, then you came in with the vocals again. Still, love your style and the originality I see here. Have a nice holiday, and keep up the good work.

quadx responds:

This was probably the most complex song I've ever made. Thanks for the review and be looking for some new stuff soon

[Portal (Remastered)]

I like the ominous intro, and your transitions in the beginning were smooth. Like the instrument you used for the melody that comes in at :56 and I liked the bass and beat, too. However, some of your later transitions were a little rough and/or unoriginal, like :54 and 2:23. This piece has a smooth-sounding melody, so I think it deserves some smooth transitions. Also, I think you could've come up with a much better ending than a fade-out one. Other than that, great job. It's upbeat and fun and creative. Have a nice holiday, and keep up the good work.

ChasingPresence responds:

Well since I just remix/remastered this song from a while ago, I didn't mess with the melody or buildups. Thanks for the review, and Merry Christmas!

[Industrial Toy Box]

It starts off a little slow...but it's also pretty climactic so I'll let it slide. ;) It's very distorted and creepy, which is a good thing! When that riff came in at :33 I thought it was just kind of wierd, but the "melody" at 1:36 really added a lot to the piece. It got a little repetitive, though. I think you should bring out that back-up melody that starts at about 2:25 more. Sorry to say this, but the ending is weak. It's like the beginning- slow and quite a bit boring, to be honest. Sorry. That bass at 3:53 threw me off a bit- I thought you were going to do something more with the piece, but you didn't. It's still a good quality piece with a lot of potential, but it needs to be more engaging and less repetitive. Hope this helped and keep up the good work! :)

Synthapse responds:

hey thx for your advice and run down of the piece I'll try to pace things better in my later pieces!