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[.:UtterDestruction:.remaster'd]

Part of a whole.

Now, overall I got a cool vibe from this song. But sometimes cool just isn't enough. I really felt that it didn't go anywhere, like I was stuck in the breakdown part of a more intense song. It really could stand to pick up, but what is here is a good step. Also, I couldn't shake the feeling that I was listening to everything in a bubble, if that makes sense. I'd like to hear some instruments that aren't inside there. Could also use some more variation in patterns, not much, but I think a little more would be nice.

Also, I'm not completely sure, but is that a drum loop sample in there? It just kind of sounds like one, even though maybe it's not.

~Valtrix, check out my stuff!

zacko555000 responds:

Thanks for the great review, I really appreciate it.
The bubble effect is some undesired effects from the mastering.
And yes, the drums are a loop, but the original loop sounds nothing like this. I sliced up the loop and made beats from it, so technically i made my own beat.
Thanks again for the awesome review, and i will check out and review some of your stuff!

zacko555000

[65% incomplete]

Pretty smooth

Hey cool. I make a jazzish song, and you happen to have that kind of sound too. This is obviously a lot more laid back though. I really like how it flows. It feels like it goes somewhere to me, which is sometimes a hard quality to find. I feel like I'm exploring somewhere. And it's long, but there's a lot of diversity in here and I could listen to it for quite awhile.

Now, there's a lot going on, but it fits together really well and doesn't really feel chaotic. Good job with that! I really like the voice that comes in later in the track. It's pretty clear actually. I don't like the incomplete ending though D:

Certainly better than my stuff xD Sorry I can't offer my suggestions.

snoballandthmonyshot responds:

jazzish is the way forward, waahgwandemtings
;ped

[Space Chunnel]

Hmm, unique.

Yeah, I know. I think Newgrounds adds extra spaces to songs, even though there's already enough there.

This loop has a very strange sound to it--Not quite sure how to place it. I know it's a loop, but I was kind of hoping for it to go somewhere. Like, you had the cool distorted synth that would slowly come in, but it didn't expand much after that. It was kind of all over the place, so it would have been nice if it had some more direction too. Though, maybe that was the atmosphere you were going for? The percussion is good at reinforcing the beat, and the sounds are pretty decent.

Well, hope I helped somewhat. Check out my music if you can get the chance!

FattyOPatty responds:

For the most part, it was just something short that I threw together. Fruity Loops would play it over and over and I just thought it sounded like a decent loop. And I guess I'm always over eager to put up new material. I'm pretty satisfied with the result, but I do appreciate your feedback. I know I'm nowhere near to making masterpieces, so feel free to listen to my stuff and pick it apart critically

[[Dj-U] Internal Error]

Quite good

This is very hectic, but still put together well. I like how it all comes together. The drums are hard and precise, and sound perfect. The synth is pretty ominous sounding too, and fits well on top of the drums. The bell that comes in is really nice sounding too, and gives it a little more variety.

About the only think I'd like to see would be some more varied sound/sound effects. I think that could put some more interest into the song, though it's already pretty good.

Sorry I couldn't provide more helpful information. Don't know this much about this genre :P Check out my music some time if you have the chance.

Dj-UnKnOwN responds:

thanks for the advice... Again this is my first DnB so i still need a grasp of what to add...and what not to... I tried to vary it up by adding in the eerie bells, i thought that sounded ok.
Thanks for the review
Dj-Unknown

[Nothing Else Matters In Church]

Wow.

This really surprised me. I was expecting a heavy metal song, like the genre said, but got something completely different. I'm guessing that was a slip of the hand?

This had a really relaxed feel to it, but it was very driving at the same time. The parts blended together really well, so I applaud you for that. And they also created a really nice atmosphere.

One thing is that it does get a bit repetitive after awhile, even if it is still pretty cool. Would have liked to see a little more variety in there. That would have made it much better in my opinion, either that or just cutting it a bit.

Sorry I can't offer up a whole lot more of advice, not that great at giving feedback. However, would you mind checking out my latest song? Thanks!

Bad-Man-Incorporated responds:

Nope, wasn't a slip of the hand. This song is originally Metallica's. They are metal, I covered it, (I mainly submit metal) and I did a synthed cover of it. I actually put down my guitar, and tried it. So I figure it can go in the genre of the original song (metal, all be it...softer) and also, the genre where I submit all of my stuff to. But thank you for an excellent review. This will be resubmitted very soon with vocals as well. Please stay tuned for that.

I'll stop by your page and return the favor. After all...I think I'm still the "leader" of the "Most Audio Reviews" thing. haha.

Thanks again, man\m/

[D4 - Why do i feel so alone]

Expand

I know that you were using a file from a friend, so likely you were just expanding on this for fun. However, I feel like giving you some feedback anyway :P

I really liked the intro, and the two synth melodies were good. However, you just kept repeating the second one over and over. That'd maybe work for your chorus, but I was really hoping to hear some more melodies. When the pitch shifted at about 1:45, it didn't quite sound right either. Instead, it may have worked better to switch to a new melody line.

The flow also didn't really seem there for me. And, I sometimes was wishing for more to the song. The kicks didn't really seem powerful enough to justify just having them as your main beat. Then the end, the melody just faded in and out without much purpose, leading to a ending that didn't quite feel resolved...

So yeah, that's what I have for you as suggestions. There are some cool things in this song, but it's easier to offer up constructive criticism. If you could check out some of my songs sometime, that'd be great too :D

Deefour responds:

Hey yea that was a nice review =]

Coming on to my kiks, thats all i have, trying my hardest to get some new ones but finding it hard...
and yea could change the mell, might haveago tomorow =]

Ill go check yours out now =] thanks again for the review

D4

[Helix - City of Industry]

Ooh, something like me...Sort of

So anyway, I've started making some music. After a few songs, I've thought to myself that I don't know anybody in the portal that has a sound close to this, since I don't browse it a lot. Then somebody recommended you and I decided to check you out. What do you know, your stuff is really good :D So, I think I'm going to start following your stuff, even if you don't post a whole lote here.

I like the flow of this song, and though I don't generally like static noise, it works well here. Have a lot going on, but it works together.

Helix6 responds:

Thanks, you hit a lot of points, but generally seemed to like the song. Try some others, they all vary a lot!

[DnB Orchestra]

Wow.

This song is amazing...I kind of want to step it for FFR now xP

preffertobedead responds:

No problemo... =)

[Haunted Preview (MAC 07)]

No expert, but...

Well, this song is pretty cool, and I know that this is just a demo, so I know that you'll work with it more. However, make sure that the end progresses to something more instead of just dropping off; the atmosphere really seems like it's going to lead to something intense. Also, make sure to increase the diversity when you increase the length. You have some cool stuff, but nothing ruins it more than repetition. Also, see if you can find a riff or two more for the main melody to spice it up a bit =3

I like the beginning, but the title made me think that the piece was going to be scary, so you might want to increase the song of that ghost noise in the background, or maybe find some cool sound effects =3 (Though not sure what you're aiming for in the competition) Also, I know drum and bass is supposed to be rather minimalistic, but I feel like some other sort of sound needs to have a part, though not quite sure which.

I think that when the snare (is that right terminology?) comes in it could have a little stronger beat.

Wow, this is my first real review focusing on the music itself, I hope I was some help!
~Valtrix

Envy responds:

Yeah I actually have an end to this, but I had to cut it off cause for the MAC contest it has to be 60 seconds or less. With the ending, it would be nearly twice as long.

I'll definately put more diversity into this, it is VERY repetitive right now, it needs a lot of work but hey, thats my job, right?

Thanks for the review (The FIRST review) ^.^

[{dj-N} Orchestral Angels]

Awesome

Well, this is a pretty cool song. Some nice tunes, and I like the piano a lot; not too many trance songs blend that well. It also switches up quite often, so the diversity is good.

Also, I was wondering if you would mind if I stepped this song for possible submission to www.flashflashrevolution.com . Just let me know the BPM of it and where you would like to be credited to. (If you have other questions you can PM me.) Thanks for considering!

~Valtrix

dj-Nate responds:

Hey, thanks for that man. The song is exactly 142.000 BPM. I'll PM you with more info.