Trash-Man-1's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Link On Ocean (WIP)]

Overall, very nice samples, and great quality in the sound mix. Reminds me of David Wise (DKC composer). I personally feel the song takes a bit too long to get started, as it was too blank for too long for my tastes. Once it gets going it's great stuff. Sometimes it's better to go shorter than to stretch out to get a longer time on your song. I feel a few other times the action drops a bit too much. I do get that this is an ambient track. And for the record, what I am saying is only minor stuff.

Great song, wonderful atmosphere. Just a little drawn out at times (especially the intro/outro).

Midnights-Ocean responds:

hey thanks for the feedback. I appreciate it. did you listen to the latest version? https://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/797011 I think I made it worse in regards to length, lol. This originally was going to be a real short, like 2 minute thing but it kept building. latest version is like 10 minutes @.@; but yeah, it is ambient. goes with the territory I guess. Maybe I'll make a short version consisting of just the main theme, if people keep saying it's too slow/long. Thanks again! very helpful to have feedback. :)

[Imovable Sweets]

I get you wanted to perform the usual dance sounds, but it kinda has a nasty sound to it with everything syncing up to the fading rhythm. Maybe have one or two sounds not do this. I know it's a style of the dance genre, but even those don't do it quite so vigorously. Once we get to 1:05 it sounds much better, and is how it should be done entirely IMO. The song abruptly ends and could use a proper outro.

As it is now, I think it needs more polish. A great idea, but those fading sounds syncing up in the first half creates a rather harsh sound that I just can't enjoy.

BlockGhost responds:

I wasn't really "trying" to get a dance sound per say. I didn't have any sounds or references in mind. I just made this with the intent to dance in general.

[Lord Of the Lies]

Pretty interesting stuff.

The initial sound fading in is rather loud. Had to turn down my speakers because of it. I get the point, but maybe turn it down just a tad. Overall this is a great sound, but I feel sometimes it could use some more variation in each particular segment. It holds on for too long without doing anything new, and most of the stuff that does change, is not present enough to be noticed.

Good use of the industrial sounds.

Nice stuff.

mrtmoney responds:

I thought that too but I had already closed the program and I can’t remember what tempo it was to overdub. Maybe I can record something freestyle over it

[Hope]

Definitely some interesting sounds in this. Would make a great ambience track. The first section maybe could have some more variety, but maybe it was your choice to build up to the more detailed section at 1:20ish. A few risky choices with the drowned reverb at around 1:50, but it works. The track keeps up with the variance which is nice. So many people just repeat the same thing over and over and never go anywhere.

I think maybe overall a few parts could either be varied more, or have something on top. Then again, it may ruin the ambience, so it's probably not worth it.

Great stuff. Keep up the good work.

Evan-Murray responds:

Thank you!

[endK - Neon Graveyard]

Very solid piece. I like the variety. Good job on 11th place.

Sometimes it feels it could calm down for longer periods to give a good break. It does do this, but I feel it should probably do it just a tad more. It's very nice when it does do it, don't get me wrong.

At times I feel maybe the percussion could change up a little more. The fills and breaks are nice, but sometimes it's better to add more variety.

The song abruptly ends. I don't know if this is meant to be a loop or not, but the ending can probably have a proper outro segment IMO.

Overall, wonderful work. Anything I have mentioned is only minor at most. Keep up the great songs. Nice to hear chip inspired music.

endKmusic responds:

Yeah, it's kinda energetic one.
Didn't want to include more breaks than one since I see it as some kind of action-packed-level tune.
Some new perc do come and go, but the rhythm more or less stays the same. I'll take that as a note.
And you're right, it's meant to be a more loopy kind of song.
Thanks for the review, appreciate it!

[Snow Dance Song]

Good stuff

I think my only real complaint here is that it's rather soft overall, but it's not a big issue. I like how you attempted to not keep it overly repetitive and vary things up as much as you can.

A few parts hold out a little bit long IMO, but it's not that big of a problem. If you find yourself holding out, then it probably means you should just move to a new idea sooner instead. Again, not a huge issue, and this song is really nice.

Great stuff.

MidnightSugar responds:

Wow thanks, I really appreciate the feedback. And your right, I hate repetitive songs.
I will try and add more bass to my next song, if thats what you mean by 'soft'.

I'm glad you like my song. =)

[Not a One Piece Sample]

awesome indeed

This is truly epic. I love this introduction. IT makes me wonder what it will lead to. That's how you start a song.

Really, there is nothing to hate about this song, it's just perfect.

[Haunted ShipWreck]

It's nice but..

Sadly it misses the Halloween feel.

Good try, but I feel you either need to make a noticeable melody, or just start over if you want it to be Halloween music. Also, some of the sounds were kinda loud and seemed overused. If you want these kinds of sounds to sound good, you gotta vary it up more, and also try not to be as penetrating in all of the percussion.

Sorry if this isn't the review you wanted, but I believe in being honest in my reviews.

OceanPath responds:

Thank you :) This is acctualy the kind of reviews that i want :D i wanna know what i do wrong so i can fix it to my next song ^^ good review! :)

[Techno Solider]

Needs a loooooot of work.

Too sour in the beginning. Drums are way too present once they come in, and the rest of the sounds are way too quiet as well as they feel way too random and have no real impact on the listener.

Sorry, but you need more work in your music.

hesopchoie responds:

Yeah, I was messing around and I thought I would put it up. Your opinion is honest and I thank you for that. I am going to work on making my music better though.

[Awakened Sickness]

Good song.

Pretty nice cutoff sweeps on that Bassline. Some of the leads seem too loud though, and need to be turned down.

Good stuff

Twistedtechnology responds:

yea, i noticed that in there....I think I will isolate that, throw in a volume automation and fix er up :) thanks for the review!

~twisted