sonicExplorer's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Semaphores Wintercastle]

Fantastic!

Such a blend of joy, love, fright, sadness, wonder, that it's hard to nail down exactly what's going on. Everything was perfect except for the slightly unoriginal end which just didn't do it for me. Still deserves my first ever ten! Keep up the good work!

Semaphore responds:

that's really special then I think =D

thank you very much sonicExplorer

[Vicious Circle]

Good start!

The quality is a little low and the solo lead part sometimes blends into its backgrounds. The finale has too much stuffed into one small space. The beat is solid, the backgrounds are good if a little repetitive. The drive is the strongest part of the song- it has that feeling of going, going, going, being unstoppable if you know what I mean. A solid work but could use some improvement- I'm looking forward to a resubmission!

thesystemisdownagain responds:

Thanks
for some reason i haven't been able to figure out how to make sure the mix comes out right, because it sounds fine in the original file, but whatever

[Destiny [HD]]

Good- But Needs Depth.

There needs to be more dynamic contrast and more 'build' in emotion or intensity. Right now its a cool track, but adding a new layer of depth will make it truly great.

highdrake responds:

Thanks!

[Divergence]

Something Special Here

Very impressive flow, bass, and in-your-face lead- love the overall effect and raw power. Keep it up! This is fantastic.

[Limits - Fear]

Very Good!

I think the intro, 1:25 section are the strongest. Pretty cool choir in the background. At a time, I felt harmonic rifts between the melody and the background- but that added to the feeling of the song and "worked." Really strong- but I'd end more dramatically then a fade out- perhaps a huge build and smash sort of finale.

[Osila's Memory's]

Pretty Solid... Yet fluffy.

Pretty cool idea. I especially like the sort of piano solo near 1:20. Great beat and good background- only recommendation is a more gradual fade out near the end.

Jnr1114 responds:

I agree fully. It sounded good in FL Studio but on here, it doesn't. I must have made a mistake before I rendered it.
Thank for the review!

-JNR

[Chocolate ice + FLP]

Great, verging on fantastic.

Good riff, flowing, fitting background, and solid interesting beat. I personally like the slightly slower approach to trance. At times it feels like the lead synth is a little too loud, but other than that, the song is really quite great.

hanorotu responds:

Thanks man, I might turn down the volume on the lead and reupload some other time.

[Insane Awesomeness Of Purity]

Music quality good. Sound quality poor.

That synth you're using has a distortion that just crushes the loop. Better the instrument and you'll probably see higher ratings.

codeb1219 responds:

I appreciate the review. I'm still exploring the instruments. Give me some time, I'm sure I can improve it.

[The Wobble Monster]

Cool Jam

Very smooth yet shuddering little beat- unique and effective style! Great job!

[Redwood's Furnace]

Oh Snap

This is probably the most unexpected thing that I absolutely love on NG. Love everything about this song, sick trumpet, awesome little fx here and there that just help the song explode into awesomeness. I honestly want to go write some funk now! Thanks! I got through half the song before downloading.

SHADOWFOX2 responds:

Glad you liiiiiike :]
I agree that mute trumpet was truly one of a kind and fit perfectly to what I had
Like Sunspot, it had to have one too I guess for a similar taste, but enough to tell 'em apart.
As far as awesome little things that happen, I think the little violins would have to be my favorite
Even now, the panning plucks get me every time

Thanks for the love :]
Go write that funk yo