cyan11's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Melancholia]

I like the melody, just not sure if I'm too fond of the notes on the high register. Also not sure the title is appropriate -- this song didn't make me feel sad or depressed at all..

Conquestus responds:

Yeah, the name is kind of irritating... I planned it to be depressing... But it seems that I simply were to happy as I made this. Anyway it's bether to hear something bright to cheer up, as to sink into misery, so this turns out to be a little trap... One of the good ones (at least I hope so)

[Hurdy Gurdy]

Almost makes me think Earthbound. not bad

[Beep Boop]

This is pretty cool for background music. Very video gamesque. Makes me think of a scene in a futuristic setting where your character is infiltrating an enemy compound using stealth tactics.

[Zone]

Definitely reminds me of a video game.....Lemmings comes to mind. I like the arrangement, albeit minimalist.

DaveValentine responds:

Thanks, man. Didn't want to over do it.

[Evening Bells]

Very Nice. Reminds me of Kento Masuda

This piece reminds me alot of some of Kento Masuda's work. Check out his youtube channel if you haven't heard of him. Anyways, this has a nice classical feel to it, like being in the great hall of a castle.

Jonah-B responds:

Never heard of Kento Masuda. I'll check him out. Thanks!

[Guitar House (WIP)]

Nice WIP, I look forward to the finished product

When I listen to this I can just hear in my head all kind of different synths that could have been there... This song has a nice simple, chill vibe to it it. I'm sure I will rate this higher when this is finished, this is why I usually don't review wips. Maybe you can try changing up the guitar chords a little bit and add another instrument, a lead maybe. I'll leave it to you though, not sure what direction you are looking to go with this song...

xxxZigZagxxx responds:

Thanks bro. I'll try to finish this. I'll add some synths too hopefully. A lead would be very nice, and changing up the chords could prove useful. But thank you for all your suggestions! I will keep them in mind :)

ZigZag

[AncientEchoes]

Not bad

I like the composition, though it sounds very familiar. Would like to hear this with a classical instrumentation (or different synths), it sounds very video-gamey with these synths. Is that your voice? it's pretty.

Smad responds:

Oh yeah, actually I originally composed this piece on piano. The assignment was to create instrument sounds from scratch (no pre-sets) using only subtractive synthesis in Logic Pro's ES-1. A kind of exercise in limited composition.

I'm glad it sounds video-gamey, that's what I wrote my reflective analysis and aesthetic explanation about. XD

And yes, that is my voice, thank-you. :P

[FF4 Mt. Hobbs]

Wow this takes me back!

Great choice for source material, this is so nostalgic - reminds me of when I used to spend hours playing that game and wouldn't stop until I beat it. Nothing particularly unique about this arrangement, but a nice trip to the past.

[Fer the Restless]

Good

There are different types of ambient, this is the jazzy, chillout type. I'm not the biggest fan of this genre but I like a good lounge tune from time to time. That said, I like the song up to about 2:06 - then it has an uneasy feel to it, where originally the song was more relaxing. This is totally my preference, when it comes to ambient jazz I like to listen to something I can just relax to and not have negative thoughts enter my mind. In that sense, the title is fitting as you get that restless feel when the mood of the song changes, it's just not my cup of tea. Other than that no complaints.

[Vincent - Guitarelax]

Relaxing

More good background music. This carries the same energy as one of your more recent works. I like your ability to take a simple melody and make a good sounding song out of it. DL'd. BTW you use FL Studio? Maybe a collab sometime? -Glenn