Darkmaster603's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Solus- Duet in C Minor]

it was ok

It sounded uninspired to me, though that's just my opinion, and I don't really hear any classical elements in this piece, another disappointment. I think it gets pretty repetitive and boring. I also think it sounds like a techno/electronica genre, but with a piano instead of the synths.

A good composition, but I don't like it that much, so I'll grade on effort.

SolusLunes responds:

Again, it's the result of about an hour tooling around on the piano. Ah well.

[Brando - Pure & Tainted]

wel...

I see this as a common misconception here on newgrounds. Just because you used a piano, doesn't mean it's classical. To me it sounds like you took a electronic genre song and added a piano. The second half was the only thing I think could barley pass as "neo-classical".

The song was ok, but it's the same thing as electronica music, which gets kind of repetitive, only with a paino.

Dj-Brand0 responds:

Yeah I can understand your point of view. I really wasn't sure what to classify this. I tried to aim for classical but since I'm not a constant listener I had little time to relate it. I think the tunes were too complex to be a piano song, but it really will make a great nustyle tune.

Thanks for the really honest response.

-Cheers Brando

[{::} Up the hill (Ambient RMX)]

Loved it

Reminds me of an ending song. I hate to say it, because I don't watch anime, but I'd imagine this would fit perfectly as the ending song for an anime or something similar. Very catchy, and pleasant to listen to. Sounds great, keep up the good work!

ReFreezed responds:

Anime? Yeah, why not. The bass made me think of a reggae song for some reason.

Thanks for listening!

[A Cello's Quintet]

well

Sounds pretty good. I know I have the same problem when I write my pieces in MIDI format, The least you could do is add some dynamics, change the volume levels. Also, it could have been better with some good panning, I'm not sure if you did pan the instruments, but to me it sounded like it needs some work.

Remember, at least change the dynamics! If you write the midi files in guitar pro, there's a tool that actually does the dynamics through the whole song for you!

Lightningpichu responds:

Yes i know i know, dynamics are super important. But the prograsm I use isnt very good. Dynamics are almost pointless with the midi... I did not plan this one out, but I usually do plan alot of the stuff I write though. This one was kind of a spur of the moment. Ive never heard of guitar pro but I will look it up.

[Journey to the East ~P~]

Awesome!

While some parts may sound a bit repetitive, it doesn't seem that noticeable because of the change of instruments. The transitions were really good, and the instruments were very eastern. Really good job on this, judges won't have too hard of a decision

Phyrnna responds:

Yeah maybe... but with the time limit on the songs I didn't have room to expand any extra themes. I may do a longer remake of this though.
As for the instruments, the only Chinese ones in there were the Guzheng, the Pipa, and the Erhu. Most of the instruments were western as all the others used were the piccolo, flute, violin, viola, cello, and timpani.

[Opus 1 for Two Fake Cellos]

hrm

Defiantly good, my first song I made sucked. I can't really tell what's going on with the instruments. It seems like they are kind of hitting random notes. I'd say work on it some more. If you want a more classical sound, I'd try the Aeolian, Harmonic minor, Major, or Phrygian scale.

Rob responds:

It's in C Major, though there's a couple chromatic notes in the second half. The reason it sounds crazy is I paid no attention to rhythm when I wrote it, which is not a good idea.

[{ReF} Singularity]

Awesome man

I love your Ambient music, it reminds me so much of Phantasy Star Online! I can't think of any flaws in this piece, so great job!

ReFreezed responds:

Why, thanks! ^^

[{ReF} Mario undergrnd lookout]

Awesome!

Original, I really liked the uniqueness of this. I also think it's cool you changed up the notes in the song a bit, if I wanted to listen to the original notes, I'd listen to the original song. Sometimes I wish I could do cool electronic stuff like this.

Kepp it up!

ReFreezed responds:

Thanks a lot man! :)

[[oove] Heartbeats]

Well, not the best

I'm prepared to take on the flames but I have to say that this song isn't anything great. It sounds really repetitive, boring, and way too many pauses in the beginning. Pauses are used in music to help the song, not just be there. To me it sounds like the pauses are pretentious. I think this needs a lot of work. And if this is a song from twilight, you need to give the author credits in your comment area.

broove responds:

Pauses are necessary in this song. I'm sure that many people will agree on that.
Maybe this kind of music just isn't meant for you.