NikeTheSword's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Clockwork]

You have great ideas in this piece. Yet it's rather rough as it doesn't quite fit the ambient genre with so strong melody.
+overall feeling
+parts 0:53-01:09 and 01:39-01:52, good ideas but as said, bit rough on the edges :)
-first minute feels bit dragging, maybe a slight variation to the basic melody would keep it fresh
till the first transition?
-Rough on the edges, but easily fixed

3 stars from me, keep working on it! :)

BuddyBlueBomber responds:

I've had quite a few people tell me that it felt "rough," or that it was "missing something." I appreciate the help, but I feel like I'm not at the appropriate skill level as of yet to do much about what I have so far. Maybe in the future I shall improve on this idea. I am glad you pointed out some specific areas, though. Thank you for the comment.

[Fight For History]

0:54 pause nailed it! I actually started waiting for it when the melody first began playing ("please use the pause as powertrick, plsplspls!")

Everything else seems very well done, but I would've added a bit more force to the drumstrikes (could be my headphones though) as now it doesn't quite reach the dramatic height, if you know what I mean.

Still, that's just a minor flaw which can be easily fixed and doesn't have anything to do with your skill as a composer. It's a 5 stars from me! :)

NemecekMusic responds:

you're right, the drums are too low, this isnt the final version though, the problem is i cant find the final version xD (i remember mixing the drums louder in it) once i find it ill upload.
thanks for the review!

[You Can't Ignore The Mass]

Reminds me of FF8 soundtrack, good job there.
Maybe because of that I'm feeling that it's missing a flute? It would add greatly to the fullness to have few light flute arpeggios (or such) earlier than at 2:03 when you do it with the choir.

Still, it's not song breaking, you get 4,5 from me. Very enjoyable till the end!

Rhombys responds:

Thank you for you comment. A flute would be nice.

[]-Sunset Over Eternity-[]

The sound you use in the melody starting at 1:21, I find it too aggressive to be listened on headphones. At clubs though, it would cut awesomely through crowds. It's a matter perspective, do you want this to play at clubs or be listened on walky/com. I would definetly listen to this repeatedly if it was smoother :)
Also I find the amount of bass lacking (but that's a matter of taste)

On the brighter side, everything is exceptionally balanced.

Keep up the good work!

NinjaTomatoes responds:

yeah, I see what you mean. There was a fair amount of background noise so I chose the synth on purpose, though. I wasn't really thinking too much about audience when I made this, but I guess it would work nice w/ a crowd. When making the song I was thinking more of the melody and chords and that kind of thing rather than the drums/bass.

Glad you enjoyed it overall! :)

[Evening Rain]

Excellent ambience, but it still leaves me wanting and waiting for that B part of the song (modulations, anything, give me anything). It would dramatize the feeling (could be happy or sad).

That said, you get my 4.5 because you left me waiting for more, you...! :P

jvonm responds:

Yeah, a B section with some different chords and movement would give it some dimension! I can't wait to develop the song further.

Thanks for the rating.

[Suped Up]

Your style hits a bullseye! Honestly after 2mins I'm longing for a modulation though, but it's nothing songbreaking since there is enough variation to keep it intresting till the end. Excellent job man!

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[PixelWarp]

I could totally hear this on some gameprojects, reminds me of early pokemen themes! :D At 0:42 I think you went out of the line with the melody (I know it's a matter of opinion as some artists use that as a powertrick) and IMHO it doesn't sound good. Going out of the scale like that does bring a shock to the listener but in an upbeat loop like this it's a wrong kind of shock.

Otherwise, I like what you did with the loop, especially with the wobbles you said you tried. I get a determined positive atmosphere out of this, maybe a good tutorial loop? /Cheers

DuttonsaysHi responds:

Hehe man this was playing on my mind for a while.

After reading your comment I had to go back and check and search for any off-put notes but everything appeared in place.. But it's the lead synth and bass :P. Twards the end, the bass goes down in scale while the synth goes up in scale and I guess they kind of clash to make some strange sounding chord if you will.

I did rearrange the bassline to make it fit and in all honesty it didn't sound as good IMO. It lacked the kind of depth the messed up version did. But I guess that's just how I see it. I knew something was off when I heard it but it didn't bother me that much, infact I rather like it :) but that's just me.

I appreciate this analysis man really made me think and backtrace :) thanks!