FightingSeraph's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Glass Walker]

That was fantastic!

Why hasn't anyone else reviewed this already? I thought it was pretty damned catchy! As a fan of Psytrance, this has gotten my approval.

Instrumentation: You did a great job with the percussion, bass, and synth with this one. They had a very space-like feel here and would be perfect in a few flash games or movies if the creator is very clever.
Composition: This is the only major gripe that you have here seeing that this feels kind of repetitive and could have used a little more variation. However, that rhythm that you had was pretty nifty.
Other: While the filesize may be a bit big for the length, there's nothing else worth mentioning.

[+]
-Original
-Great melody
-Nice rhythm
-Good instrumentation
-Underutilized genre

[-]
-Composition could use some more variation

Overall: Darkmoor, here's a nine out of ten from me.

[Against the Clock]

This is majestic!

Why did this get zero-bombed? It's undeserving of such an attack. With that out of the way...

Instrumentation: You did an excellent job on the strings and brass sections. They definitely have that Conan the Barbarian feel that only Bosa has captured so far. Nothing wrong with this part.
Composition: Papkee, this really shows that you have the ears of a composer. I love the melody that you had going on, and the rhythm this has hit home.
Other: I can definitely see your music being used in many Flash/Toonboom/Live-action stuff, and recommended you to Mindchamber and Doomhammr.

What I liked about this:
-Great melody
-Versatile
-Nice rhythm
-Top-notch instrumentation
-Reasonable filesize

What I didn't like:
-The fact that this got zero-bombed.

Overall: Papkee, I think a ten from me is needed. (5/5)

[Intro wip?]

Catchy!

I may not be familiar with all of your work aside from Egg and The Large Intestine (which is in my favorites, I might add), but this was very nice.

Instrumentation: The percussion used in this was very enjoyable, and while your synths feel more like hip-hop than dance; they weren't abrasive to the ears. Plus, the vocals were nice although they sound like they were done by Eminem.
Composition: While the rhythm may be slow for a dance song, the composition was very nice and it had some semblance of a melody. However, I would suggest that you study classical music for a bit as a means to broaden your horizons.
Other: Aside from this not being the dance electronica that most people are familiar with, the only other flaw is that this isn't finished. However, I am very appreciative of you being original.

[+]
-Original
-Nice melody
-Good instrumentation
-Actual rhythm

[-]
-Feels more like Hip Hop than Dance
-Unfinished
-The vocals, while audible, could rub people the wrong way.

Overall: Here's an eight for you, Cutting Christ/Undead Fishtank.

Cutting-Christ responds:

Oh. Thanks. Haha. I actually only put this up for a friend to see what I had been working on, but someone rated it I guess so that's cool! Thanks for the in-depth review. This is supposed to be an intro for my new album. Just a short little tune to get the momentum going. The genre I picked was "dance" just because I combine a lot of different genres in my songs and never know quite which to put it under. I realize this isn't strictly "dance" music, but there isn't a section merely labeled "electronic" which would suit me better. The vocals were sampled from an Eminem song which my friend gave me the a capella to. I was trying to figure out a quote I could use on this song, and she gave me that, which fits really well! Also, this might be the finished version as I said that it is only an intro and not a full track. I'm not sure what you mean by the vocals "rubbing people the wrong way," but if you mean that I used a "copywrited" portion of audio, it adheres to copywrite in being a short enough sample and being used in a completely different way than it was originally. Plus, I don't sell my music so it shouldn't be a problem. All of that said, thank you again for the review! And if you want to check out some of my actual songs and not semi-works in progress intro things, I suggest you look at some of my other recent work and/or my Soundcloud at http://soundcloud.com/shanelynch-1. I really appreciate the review and wish more people could review my works like you have! Looking forward to hearing from you again. Also, the drums were hip-hop influenced, I suppose, but there are also heavy metal influences as well. :)

[Rising Sun]

That was fantastic!

I don't know why I haven't reviewed any of your recent work, but thought that something from me was necessary. It's a shame that you and Paragon X9 get accused of lowering standards by people who are ignorant of the fact that electronic music has been around as long as metal. Honestly, this sounds like it belongs in Pico's Unloaded. With that out of the way...

Instrumentation: Like Show No Tears and Devil's Dance, the DMC influence is obvious, but distinct enough to make this original. Your instrument selection was excellent and fit the composition quite nicely. Almost reminds me of Evil-Dog's Till My Last Breath.
Composition: It's great to hear an original videogame song on here, even though I love your remixes. The melodies, rhythm, etc. are excellent and I think that you and Paragon X9 should collaborate sometime. Either that or with more people in the flash side of the site.
Other: While this may be a bit big for the length, that's not enough to warrant a lower score.

What's Good:
-Original
-Nice instrumentation
-Great tempo and rhythm
-Excellent melodies

What's bad:
-Nothing really

Overall: NemesisTheory, how would you like a ten from me? (5/5)

NemesisTheory responds:

Thank you!! :D

I have no idea about the people who say that. Whatever though, I just make music and whatever happens happens lol xD

It's always great to hear people recognize the DMC influence in these tracks. They are, second to Mega Man, probaby my favourite style of music tracks. Mainly because of the crazy intensity they bring into the game.

I'm happy you enjoyed it, and I would definitely like the ten and the 5, hahaha! xD

[Super R-Type - Nebulous]

This does IREM justice!

It really sucks that there are too few people that remember that company and what they accomplished. It sucks even more that they closed down last year. I mean, aside from R-Type, they also made Moon Patrol, Gunforce, In The Hunt, Kickle Cubicle, and Ninja Baseball Batman. With that being said...

Instrumentation: I really love the samples that you used here, which enhanced the original's easy listening feel while giving it an identity of it's own. This can be summed up as progressive, dream, and melodic Trance meets Ambient. Nothing else needs to be said about this part.
Composition: While this uses the score of the original song, it takes enough liberties to keep it unique and fresh. On the other hand, I'm glad that you didn't take the score and make it into something barely recognizable. I mean, what you did with the end was really clever and it kept a nice rhythm.
Other: Aside from being a remix, there's not much I can complain.

{+}
-Underused subject
-Great instrumentation
-What you did with the end was really brilliant.
-Excellent rhythm
-Reasonable filesize

{-}
-The fact that it's a VG remix.

Overall: Here's a nice ten from me. (5/5)

[12121 (Modern 8bit)]

Great mix between House and NES beats!

Instrumentation: I really like how you put those NES sounds to great use. Although 8-Bit chiptunes have become common as of recent, your samples are always pleasing. By the way, have you considered expanding your chip beats with Super NES, FM chip (Genesis/Mega Drive), and Amiga samples? Either that or actual instruments.
Composition: A shitload of people may rip apart electronic music as cheaply made, but the composition is definitely worthy of being in several cartoons and games. The melodies and harmony actually exist, which makes this quite catchy. I think Paragon X9, Nemesis Theory, and 75 percent of animators/game developers should consider collaborating with you.
Other: The filesize may put off those with slower connections, but your brand of originality is always welcome here.

[+]
-Original
-Great composition
-Actual melody and harmony
-Nice use of NES samples
-Good Rhythm

[-]
-The fact that it's another electronic song, which will get chewed out by a bunch of tight-assed gaywads.

Overall: Bunnymajs, here's a ten from me. (5/5)

[Solus- Silicon Elegy]

RPG quality composition!

As a fan of Rise of the Dark Angel and Solar Corona, this has proven that you haven't lost it at all. By the way, why did you take them off of the Audio Portal, and if so, have you considered resubmitting them?

Instrumentation: Nice mix between NES synth, trumpets, crystal percussion, and choir chanting. I think more people on here should mix actual instruments and electronic beats together. However, the buzz synth at the beginning and end was a bit annoying and could have been toned down a bit.
Composition: I really like that clever placement of notes and rests you did with this. Unlike the majority of mainstream music, there's an actual melody going on here. In addition, the rhythm was quite fitting for something like this. It almost feels like something that you'd hear in a Super NES RPG of some sort.
Other: I think Obsidian Snow, RPGsROK, and Hyptosis would really love this. (Look up Dual Arms and Somnium for the second one.) The only gripe I have with this is the file size, which is quite big for the length. However, since flash has no Ogg Vorbis support; I won't take points off.

What I do like:
-Nice melody and rhythm
-Great instrument variety
-Original
-Versatile

What I don't like:
-The NES buzz at the beginning and end was overpowered and a bit annoying.

Overall: Solus, here's a ten from me, and I think you should try your luck at a hybrid of classical and electronica some time.

SolusLunes responds:

It's true, I think after listening to it that the saw wave at the beginning is a bit loud. The file size is large because it was uploaded at 320kbps quality, I do try to normally get at least 192. If the file size allows it (as in this case it did,) I will make it as high quality as I can.

I am trying to create more hybrids, because that is where I think my interests lie. It's a relatively untapped field- if you know of anyone that does this sort of thing, let me know, I am thoroughly interested.

[=Paws=]

Excellent piano score.

Between music done with actual instruments and electronic songs; I'm in no particular camp. I think both are excellent if done right. Too bad that this hasn't been used in any flash yet.

Composition: It's original, I'll give credence to that, but is it good? Yes it is. Even though you dedicated this to your dog, Paws has enough versatility to be in various flash. Plus, this has an actual melody unlike most mainstream music.
Instrumentation: I really approve of the use of just a piano in this, although real Jazz employs brass, reed, and woodwind instruments. Take it from somebody who lives close to New Orleans. Then again, you have a great sense of harmony going on, along with a nice rhythm.
Other: The only problems with this are the length and the file size. First, the end of the song feels a bit drawn out after the 1:44 mark. I think this could have concluded at the 1:52 mark. Second, 2.9 megabytes is a bit big for the length. However, since flash doesn't support Ogg Vorbis yet; I'll let that slide.

The Good:
-Great piano playing
-Excellent composition
-Fitting rhythm
-Original

The Bad:
-The end of this seems to drag for too long.
-The filesize is a bit big for the length.

Overall: Hades, I think a ten for this was needed and here's hoping you mix that piano playing with electronic beats someday.

[The 3rd Earth (TimmyDope)]

Another review from me.

I decided to review this since your song Tranquility got blammed. (That's unless you had to manually remove it.) It's surprising that your music hasn't caught on here, but considering the oversaturation of electronic music on here. Oh well, let's get started...

Instrumentation: I really like the samples that you used with this. A cool blend of actual instrument samples and electronic beats. It almost sounds like something that would be in the Nintendo 64 game Tetrisphere.
Composition: Regardless of which type of music you make, it's not easy to make a good composition. Of course, you did just that because this song has actual melody and harmony. Plus, you also have a great rhythm going on as well. Maybe you ought to collaborate with people in the Flash Portal.
Other: Hard Trance is not something that's found here since the only musicians that have done such are A-n-d-Y-J and Helix 6. Aside from that, I definitely see this being used in a flash game or a space battle if the creator is clever. My only gripe with this is the file size, but considering that Flash doesn't support .ogg yet; I won't be harsh on you.

What I do like:
-Nice melody and harmony
-Has some versatility
-Great composition and instrumentation
-Original

What I don't like:
-A big filesize for a song that's three minutes, forty-eight seconds long.

Overall: TimmyDope, here's your ten and I hope continue the musical greatness.