Cosmos8942's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Sim City [SNES Dance Remix]]

Heya

First off let me say that you did a fine job on this overall and that the flow and feel of the song is very good in of itself. Hard to do better actually. (Brings to mind the great soundtrack of that old N64 title WAVERACE). One thing that I noticed is that the main beat (bass/percussion) seemed to seep into the song a little and made it so that everytime the beat would repeat itself it sounded like the song cuts out for a fraction of a second. Whether this was intentional I do not know, but it just feels like it takes away from the song a bit.

Allow a second or two of silence in the beginning to allow ppl to get ready for the song itself. Don't get me wrong, it starts off quite well, but if this was on someones playlist of their computer or even their iPod it would start pretty quick...takes away a little on the feel.

Nice reverb o.o, it is well placed.

Change up your main beat a bit, all you have is a dum dum dum dum dum dum dum dum....but monotonous. Throw something in like...dum dum dum de-dum (if you get my meaning...hard to explain =\).

The 'clapping' track could, perhaps be made a little louder. It sounds fine the way it is, but since it is so faint it is hard to discern it from the other instruments. Add in what I said for the percussion. Keep the mono for the track but throw in a quick double clap here and there to change it up a bit. I don't know what you work in, but you could send me the file and I could very easily show you what I mean. I dont' expect this...but meh, do what you will.

Your ending isn't bad, but the reverb (?) felt unnecessary. Keep the last note but repeat it and slowly make it softer and softer until it finally goes to nothing. Also add in about one to two seconds at the end to let it finish out. Many artists don't do this...but remember ppl are going to download this simply to listen to it, that second at the end could mean the difference between someone liking it because it allows another track to flow better, to them not liking it simply because it takes another track and throws it on too quickly. Your choice though.

I really don't have anything else to say. Overall your beat was well made and the song itself is quite catchy. In the end its a nice piece of work already, some simple changes can be made, but good nonetheless.

-AJ-

UnrealReno responds:

Thanks for the comment there! I appreciate it!

Well, about the ending, it's not finished so I will try to come up with a nice ending indeed.

I'm gonna change the beat a bit like you said. A clap here and there extra, of left behind. Thanks for the advise there.

The beginning of the track could be a bit longer too. I'm gonna try to change that aswell.

Thanks for your opinion. It comes in handy and I'm having some new things in mind already thanks to you!

[That One Shining Star]

I do not have alot of time...

But when you fade the piano up in some parts of the song I would recommend you add a bit more reverb on the final, upscale note to allow it to slide off a little smoother. It sounds very good but it feels like some of the notes are breaking away too soon. Congratulations on the wedding, may everything go smoothly.

-AJ-

My the good mother watch over you during that time and all that comes after.

jnry3 responds:

Thanks, Cosmos8942! I tweaked the reverb on the piano; sure did sound better. Thanks again! ^_^

[A Walk Down The Trail]

Masterful

It is not every day that any one person confronts that which makes them sit down, face in hand, memories releasing a stream of such simple want and flaming desire that within the time that a day wanes into night they change and look upon themselves and the world in a different way. In that you placed a great amount of yourself in this piece, completing it to such fullness that you will never forget the feeling, even unto death. It is such that the spirit of a person overwelmes the area which they are weakest and creates a void that must be filled. I think you filled that void by creating this piece, and though this may sound selfish and mean I wish that you had never completely filled that void, for art such as this comes only when the stars fly across the dark dark sky.

A masterful piece, and one that rates among the highest that Newgrounds has to offer, and I should know...keep up the fantastic work, so that one day you may come across your own Magnum Opis and force the world to drop to their knees in a pleaing transpondence of happiness.

-AJ-

Never forget what made you create this so that one day you can go back to that strength and hold from it the ability to always create that which all will enjoy.

[Voice Demo by LadyArsenic]

You know...

I am not looking for voice talent, but if anybody ever needs something you are my first recommendation. Very very well done in nearly all aspects. Some moments could use slightly more emotion, but that is difficult to catch. Well done...

-AJ-

[(WF1) WS Real Folk Blues Mix]

Hiya yet again Wyld

...and you thought I was going to forget to write a review..HAHAHA, well I did actually...just remembered XD. ANYWHO!

First off, this is a remix and CONGRATS on your first one. Feels good doesn't it ;p. Secondly I know the song and there is a certain quality that CANNOT be taken away without ruining the whole thing. But don't worry, you didn't run that quality down, you actually added to it a bit...which is very rare for any remix. Ask Chronamut, he'll tell ya'^^. So now let me start...

1. The beginning of this song was quite nice and slow, a perfect (obviously) start to the much more dramatic hit that comes through only a few seconds later.

2. That above stated "hit" was thrown in and adjusted into something that makes me want to cry. Or not, could just be something in my eye...dunno >.>.

3. In relation to that "hit", the tempo, instruments, and overall placement of pretty much everything was perfect and did justice to the original piece.

Overall it was not a bad song in its original, and it is possibly better here. One thing though, I know the original song was somewhat repetitive. But don't take the same route all the time. The percussion switches it up a bit but all in all I think that this one could have gone a little bit farther. Good though, and trust me, I could not have done better.

-AJ-

wyldfyre1 responds:

yeah, i totally figured you were gonna forget LOL. and you DID! Thanks for the review man! Yea, the remix was fun for sure. I got to take it back though not my FIRST remix. The first one i DID was with War-spawn for sure though. That would be the Yojimbo track.

[(WF1)/Tell Astral Feelings]

Hey Wyld

The piano on this one was really something. Actually reminded me of Kingdom hearts a bit, which is, of course, a good thing. But the thing that really got me was the fact that you AND Telliath missed something all important. Now I don't know if you were going for a certain feeling here but it could have been much better with but one simple addition---> 0:44, right before that you throw in some very minor strings that play out nicely enough and lead up to the dropoff point. But why did you two not put in some more dramatic strings after that point? D:D:D: I am serious when I say that this could be right up there with some of the best had you done that. You know my email, if you want a more thorough explanation contact me! This was truly well done. It just missed a key component that could have made it so much better.

MURR!
-AJ-

wyldfyre1 responds:

I get the Kingdom hearts comment a bit on this one. I see it also though so its ok.

[Tragic triumph[Instinks]]

Hmm program pls?

I am not familiar with most programs so I am unable to say whether or not the looped drums and clap is taken from anything...but if it original, it is very well done. The electric piano 1 that you used really helps the song along. All in all it is quite good, but one point was taken away for the fact of it looping a little. All songs do this, but yours felt like it should have not looped as it did. I 'unno =.=, probably just me ._.

Anyhow! Onto the real review >:3

1. The pads that you put in here in the beginning really flow into what is a excellent beat that has a partial fade out, fade in feel going on throughout the song itself.

2. Nice Cymbal use throughout the song

3. 0:24 brings in the Electric Piano 1, and does it add to the song! This song would be nothing without this instrument I think.

4. The piano loops a tiny bit, but with so much going on in some parts of the song its hard to really pay attention, therefore it can be considered to be good.

5. This ended too abrubtly, it is much like my Fleeting Times song, just feels like it should have really got at it. So strings set in a higher pitch, perhaps a sawtooth, and some airy choir would have done it justice. Do you have a midi or .WAV file for this? If so I would like to see what I can do with it. If you do not wish to send it too me, then that is fine...I just want to play with it XD.

All in all it is not bad, I will throw a 4/5 your way, though you deserve a 5 here, better to not be downvoted right off the bat eh?

-AJ-

Instinks responds:

Thanks for the review :) i dont know about midi but i can problly convert it to a WAV. but PM me n let me know what u wanna do with it n ill be happy to send to u oh and also this is garageband so its all loops but i think i gave the loops justice :P i had to put countless effects on things and so on

[PX9 B0UNC3 & cnb collab]

That is absolutely amazing

Though I have to be serious, were you two bored? XD Its interesting and I can hear where it would have been very good with REAL instruments XD. But hell, this is what happens when a person gets bored, :D did you have fun? XD.

-AJ-

[-fazo-]

Hey man...

This isn't bad...let me do a comprehensive review for the first time in sometime...

00:00 - 00.07 Nice fade in, it works nicely, unfortunently it isn't the greatest for a loop...you know, loops are supposed to loop without stopping, so that fade in kinda ruins it :P.

00:07 I liked the simple drum placement and beat here, could have been drawn out a little better, but nice nonetheless.

00:20 drums disappear - 00:24 They reappear but are not as good as the ones used earlier, my suggestion, stick with what you had.

00:42 the ending cuts off abruptly. Now I know that the Newgrounds playback feature isn't the greatest, but due to the fade out in the beginning (which would sound great in a normal song) and the fact that it just cuts out...its hard to give this out as a real well-made loop. Keep at it man, I liked this, there were just a few things that could have been fixed. Good choice of instruments, nice flow...

6/10 and a 5/5 just because you got bombed on the first vote.

Peace man :P.

Check out some of my stuff if you like, though you don't have too :P.

Cya ^^

-AJ-

Tykwa responds:

well, its so short I put it for a loop, im still working on this so i'll take your advice and change it up a bit.

[Suicide - by hania]

Hello again Hania ^^

First off let me say that the beginning piano piece was fantastic, it fits perfectly and the way that you speed up the hitting of the keys allowes for added emotion to this piece. Its not a song that I like as much, but it has its key moment that make me go 'wow'. Another Goldie on your part. Keep it up...for all of our sakes.

^^
-AJ-