Cyberdevil's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Chill Loop]

Both chill and somewhat... aggravating hmm? It's got that ominous pulsating background sound along with the chill, and the at times calming other sounds seem to amount to the point they don't fell all that calming, almost unsettling; dissonant...

Doesn't feel all that ambient IMO! But interesting... definitely atmospheric...

Solid production too. Those drum sounds are real crisp...

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[Beyond the Horizon of Athens [SNES/SFC]]

Having sounds that somewhat sound like vocals, yet without any discernable words is a pretty cool idea. :) It's almost like you can fill in the blanks yourself; imagine anything you want to be there...

This was a fun blend. Feelgood, crisp and crunchy chiptune. The different melodies really flow together well too... and work well with the production style.

I remember those phones too but not sure I remember these melodies, wonder which models they were on; what kind of media...

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[good day]

Feels like I recognize the melody hmm. :) The base one at least... based; good vibes though, all the way!

Don't remember the last time I actually heard a tambourine in an electronic dance track like this... I like the instrumentation overall. That classic kick. A rich synth. Nostalgic; strong and vibrant instrumental choices... wonder what you call that saw-like synth in the background?

Happy; uplifting track LG. Instant day brightener.

Nice work.

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LGmusic responds:

Its been a while but I think the main lead was the unison saw from the korg m1

[I Better Work On It]

It does sound cool! Different. That intro sample too. XD

I love how the instrumental layers increment, and ease in. That I have no idea exactly what instruments are actually being played here's probably a testament to the tastefulness of it all, everything weaves together in such a wondrous; different way, and it just keeps building...

Jazzy, soothing, experimental and cool... during the bridge maybe the hi-hat (or whatever that is in the background) gets a bit repetitive; overly noticeable, but overall daaaamn man, this is so tasteful, unfinished or no you've got the music in your blood, everything this does is so right...

That ending too!!! What a groove. And just like that it's all over...

Wouldn't have minded a bit more runtime but maybe this is just perfect after all. It never stagnates. There's so much detail to everything too. Little things. Everywhere.

Final part though is definitely by far my favorite in all of this.

Very cool.

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[Cordova]

Definitely a different kind of metal than I'm used to hearing! :) I like the melodic style, I like the speed, I like the mysterious build at the beginning too, and throughout... sounds a bit like DragonForce but... a little more VG-like, a little more imaginative, a little more mysterious...

Overall volume feels unusually low both for the genre and for a production like this overall - considering how crisp the quality is otherwise. The composition's intricate... I like the pauses and slower parts almost more than I like the heavier ones, it all build so well, and those scales!!! The structure's impressive.

I wonder if the instrumental tone's meant to seem a bit more digital; game-like somehow? The structure's so good, but I can't help imagine what this'd sound like with 'real' instruments. The drum sound in particular seems a bit flat; doesn't really stand out. Guitars are hella rich regardless - if the tone's a stylistic choice there it's pretty cool. Different!

A bit louder and richer a mix and this'd be amazing IMO!

Nice work.

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AQUATICORPSE responds:

Definitely plan to revise the mix in the near future, you're absolutely right on that. I kinda rushed it out without really paying too much attention to levels and it certainly shows

[Vista Sounds - Disney]

The sparkle's rich on this one! :D

I'm impressed by the sound quality right away. It really sounds like a professional composition, as it's aimed to sound like... the different instruments stand apart in the mix, the overall melody's captivating, but never monotone, it's smooth and atmospheric, the pace shifts, the foundation's always there but that synth/piano really breaths, it stays fresh and friendly all the way...

I wonder if it wouldn't be nice with some more notable bridges along the way though, something where even the bass and backing changes, to make it seem more a full-fledged track than an endless loop of sorts but... then again this would be pretty easy to keep looping forever, it's good as a loop...

Nice work emulating that Disney kind of sound. Thoroughly enjoyable, albeit a liiittle repetitive after a while (like two or three minutes in, think that's when I start to feel it).

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Vista-Sound13 responds:

I appreciate your detailed analysis and feedback, Cyberdevil. :)

[Skyzewhat - Lost In Time]

Man this is atmospheric! Right from the bat I'm feeling the title too. It sounds like time travel. Like a bridge between worlds. Like a gate to another dimension. Like something new and strange and salient, psychedelic in a familiar but so captivating way. The way it keeps building too...

I'm not as much a fan of the 'pauses' in the sound that kick in around the 1:15 point - though they're certainly creative, and disruptive. They break the spell a bit for me I think... when at 2:17 the sound flows freely for a while, without that continuous disruption, I'm reminded how atmospheric it sounds that way...

Nice dubstep part in the third third though! Appreciative break; creative segment there.

Could maybe use a bit more variation too. The main parts are long, and the melody the same throughout... it builds nicely at first, and at the end, but stays level and IMO gets a liiittle monotone for most of it.

Overall good stuff! Solid production too. Great atmosphere...

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Skyzewhat responds:

holy text wall

Thanks for your feedback! This song is not really new, I only realized I could've done so much stuff way better not so long ago. I'm still very happy that you like it though! Have a cookie and a wonderful day 🍪 :>





see @Fosya people dont mind a soundgoodizer on master

[Get Louder]

Groovy!

I like how it starts out with a quick little whistle, and how the sound progresses from there on out... it feels rich! It's varied, it's jazzy, it's temperament and cool... the switch-up around twenty-five seconds in was unexpected and fun, too. And it cools down in an appreciative way after that...

It's an unusual blend of genres; instrumentation overall. I love the idea, though it feels a bit short, like a glimpse of what could be done, more than a complete track. An idea in the making... or a bit like a jingle for a show, an intro for something...

Also not sure the title's the most fitting, outside the sample, it's groovier than it's loud. :)

Good stuff though. Creative work. Great vibe. Funky. I appreciate that intro every time it starts... might have this on loop for a while now!

Production is SOLID too.

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[-shattered hopes-]

Both ambient and slightly psychedelic. :) I like the shuffle-type kick you have going on too... definitely reminiscent of older times too, though if that's a good thing entirely hmm...

I do feel there could be some more notable layer to this; some re-occurring kind of jingle, or just more prominent instrument among the rest, they do blend together a bit, not just with the frequencies but with the composition. Though it is atmospheric; not bad either...

Keep it up m8!

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[Wake Up ("Pass the Mic: Runback" freestyle)]

Classy; classic Hip Hop/RnB. :) I could imagine hearing this on the radio back in the day too, well maybe not THAT back in the day either, the chiptune's a new twist, and the production's on point... dope entry.

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