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Very cool, definitely a good choice of sounds.

This is pretty awesome man, I like how it starts out. Melodic indeed. By halfway you've got piano going and the drums - although a bit loud - fit with the song. With your consent, I'd like to do a remix of this. :)

Look forward to hearing more of your work.

woodman1985 responds:

Go for it, man! As long as it's not too similar to my version. :3

Very catchy, and touching by the end.

Off to a good start, xylophone, piano...good combination. Short stop...(had a chance to watch the video), this really fits the film. It seems rather schizophrenic here, but...this is definitely a good composition. Good work man. :)

btriangle responds:

Thank you man, and i am glad you saw the film too. Like you said, without the film its kind of schizophrenic haha.

Great production.

Mellow intro, I like how it starts out. At 0:25 when the drums kick in, it seems like they're a bit too loud, you might want to tone it down just a bit, otherwise, the guitar is great, lovin' that tone. Oooo, nice piano, definitely compliments the guitar. At 2:45 it really goes into a breakdown, very cool. The crash is a bit loud as well.

The only part that really stuck out were the drums, it's just a matter of preference for sure, but the composition is great. I look forward to hearing more from you, man. Good work. :)

Kayoszx responds:

Thanks :D
and yeah, I think you're right about the drums - I'm probably gonna fix them some time soon.

Great focus.

You certainly described it well, the intro with piano, creates an interesting mood, kinda heroic, kinda uncertain. As it progresses more and more...the instruments become more intense, and it kinda makes me think Mega Man X. You've got a good groove here.

The reason the score is somewhat low, is - to me - there should be a stronger emphasis on percussion. This type of song demands a rockin' beat to back the groove and allows for more people to "feel" the rhythm. Just a thought. I still think this composition is pretty good, look to hear more from ya. :D

ChronoNomad responds:

I hear what you're saying about the percussion. I just decided to go with the less-is-more stance, and I've always felt that it kind of ramps up the dramatic nature of the piece. Percussion is a funny thing; one person will imagine it one way, while someone else will take a completely different approach.

I'm glad that you liked this piece, and I hope you check out some more of my work in the future. Thanks a lot for the review, and I'll never be too disappointed with a "Lucky 7" score!

Cool Stuff. :D

It's definitely a catchy hook when the first instrument you introduce is piano. :D

From there it just progresses into this light and fluffy uplifting tune that kinda just "carries you away"...best way I could describe it. lol

With all of that said, I still say one of the synths is a bit too generic...it's probably just me, and it's probably not very professional to say that, but just giving my opinion in a review, thought I'd just mention it. After listening to the majority of your songs, I personally find this one to be the best one out of the group. You definitely have some talent man, hope that potential grows into something great. Downloaded. :)

Indigorain responds:

Thanks a lot, man! :D
You're right, it's kind of generic, but that's one of the ways to make it sound dancey, and people like it :D Besides, it takes me ages to find a good unique sound, and I really liked how this made an uplifting, yet screaming sound.
Thanks very much for taking you time to listen to my music!! :D
And thanks for the review and download :D

I love this, plain and simple

Seems like a very simple tune, but the composition is great. Very different from what I normally hear on Newgrounds. The piano fits perfectly with the double bass, and the hi-hat seems to just hit at all the right moments. The introduction of the violin around 40 secs in...just great. Good stuff man, this is a favorite for sure. :)

Merancape responds:

Haha, thank you. Something else that's different from what I normally hear on Newgrounds: a constructive review. I appreciate you letting me know what works, just as much as if it were a bad rating with constructive criticism.

Light and Fluffy

The beginning just makes me think...if Pokemon and Spyro had a baby, this would be the music composed for it. This is a tad on the short side, but the instrument choice is nice. The only reason I give it an 8 is because I think it could be EQed a bit better. To me, there's too much on the high end, which you can easily fix, by putting the high pitched synth on the mixer...and attaching Parametric EQ 2 to it. I could go in-depth, but...this is a review, not a tutorial. :)

Cool remix man, gonna listen to more of your stuff.

RainOfTheRelentless responds:

I recommend listening to my last remix, or any that have 'Pokémon' in them.

Simple stuff, and cool percussion.

Almost just sounds like an improvisational jam session, and halfway through, it explodes with even more percussion...awesome stuff man, look forward to hearing more. :)

5kyLight responds:

Thank you! I make pretty much everything so I hope I can keep you happy :P

And be sure to keep an eye out for more of my stuff, I've got lots of projects I'm working on right now..

-SL-

Intense.

Some of the best stuff I've heard on Newgrounds, cool stuff man.

Excellent buildup, gives a sense of either doom or chaos that's about to unfold, Massive synth at 0:55, the drums are simple but I can tell a lot of time probably went into making those sound perfect. Kinda continues the same groove until around 1:43. Liking the extra synths around 1:57...adds a much needed layer to the rest of the groove.

This song is good, production values great. I wish there was a little more melody, but this is still a massive tune that deserves praise. :)

Overall, fantastic stuff, I'll definitely be listening further down the road. :)

Nechura responds:

Thanks :)

Geez...

18 mins...jesus...

Well, that's...13 mins longer than my longest song, damn dude. lol

Anyway, this is really awesome man. It reminds me a lot of BT's The Binary Universe in a few ways, the large soundscapes, the (almost) natural feeling ambience, the random, spontaneous glitches...everything about this track is quite gorgeous really. At one moment, it's somewhat elegant and peaceful and then the next it seems rather chaotic...but you've found a way to make everything just...flow.

...and hey, if you want to send me a better quality version, that'd be awesome. ;)

Great stuff man, always looking forward to hearing your next creation.

InvisibleObserver responds:

Thanks a lot Jake, your comments mean alot. I'm thinking I'll have to get some BT albums, I wasn't aware of his existence and I'm a big fan of the atmospheric style he does.

I'll be sending you a PM in a day or two, I'll be adjusting the ID3 tags and info before uploading the higher quality in a zip file.

I'm a native of the United States, specific enough for ya? Alright, well, my personality? I'm on a never-ending quest to make whatever it is I create...to be...better (interpret that anyway you'd like). :)

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