Cyberdevil's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Boating day]

It starts of low and slow, bu builds up quickly. I like the rhythm, somewhat psychedelic, funky... and when that wooden drum kicks in it gets a tropical sound too. I don't really picture any boats while I listen to this, it feels more like a train ride, or a car ride, some form of voyage but not one of waves. Well at least not until the wavy sounds around 4:18 start popping into the picture, that's quite the interesting stream. Nice song!

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[Rejoice!InTheResurrection]

Jesus and His resurrection might be an inspiring thought to some people, but as a purpose-searcher with somewhat different finds that note doesn't really hit. :) It does sound like a resurrection though, mysterious, melancholy, dark... and then with that sudden spark of magic and melody, a miracle, a vision, a meal of nutrition in a starving world.

I really like the atmosphere it brings, both uplifting and sad somehow. Sublime work!

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SoulSecure responds:

Well, I do cry during worship.

Thank you for your kind words!

[Keep Fighting]

I loved the beginning, but then... that dubstep kicks in! Feels like the atmosphere is lost in the savored sawing of the track. I think chillstep might fit better overall with the vocal sample, and it does move in that direction at times but never fully as chill as I'd like it to.

The voice is a bit low sometimes, some words are easy to miss, like towards the end of the intro, but it phases in and out nicely. I like the shaky sound of that sample, but I just can't dig the vocal/audial combination too well. The closest to my liking that it gets is right at the start and at around the 3:30 phase. Keep at it!

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DRadDaDanDawg responds:

Thanks for the review man! The reason the vox are low is because her lyrics suck and I decided to try to use her as more of an instrument.

I'm sorry this doesn't suit your tastes ;( this was the last song I made without monitors though so expect better sounding stuff in the future

Looks like my goal to make dubstep that anyone can enjoy is still out of my grasp, but I'll get your favor eventually ;)

[Free (prod. by Jack Hewitt)]

Well the NG AP started out as a resource for flash animations, but it's evolved a lot since then. Definitely appreciate some professional music streaming in for a change... though what's professional? It's all relative, mastered doesn't mean masterful. :) But anyway, onto the review:

I like the kick, slick tempo, and a pretty catchy beat in the background. The way that sample keeps echoing is surprisingly catchy. The break around 2:30 fits well, but apart from that one break it's very continuous, would be nice with some added ad-libs or effects, maybe some scratches? The rap is fluent for the most part, though at times you stall a bit on the words, like at 0:38 or around 1:50.

The hook isn't the most inspiring one, but it's one that stick in mind. I'd say overall it's a groovy track, party music, smooth and easy listening but nothing that has a really lasting impact. Maybe it's because the lyrical theme doesn't deliver a concrete message, that there's no red line through the whole track? But for what it is it is a good track, nice work!

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Kieran123 responds:

Thanks for the review. it's very helpful! Much appreciated.

[Star Arise]

The further I listen, the more i like it, but there's no escaping that the instruments seem rather plain. For the guitar I imagine some added distortion or echo would work well. The melody itself packs a melodic punch though,the melody's clean and the beat is alright. The techno part is nice variation, but compared to the rest of the track it feels a bit thin, what this track really lacks IMO is strength, weight, power, on both guitar and other instruments, and it would be great if the beats had some more depth as well. I like the melody, but keep working on the sound!

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[Idea 12-27-2014]

This was a happy melody. The beginning reminds me of Tricky the Clown ... of which there are plenty of tributes around the audio portal, findable by searching for 'tricky'. After the initial phase I feel this track looses focus a bit, it shifts onto different melodies and looses some of its initial consistency. The melodies as are all sound great, but combined like this it feels a bit random.

As for the tone of the melody, it's bright and smooth, fast-paced and... ambient? Rather odd mixture of paces and styles, but keep experimenting! This could turn into something great.

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[Hyrule Castle]

I like it! The metal influences really add to the musical experience, and I like how it starts off a bit choppy and really kicks in after a while. The guitar is awesome, beat is awesome, well actually everything is awesome. I have no critique to give, nice work!

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Twone responds:

Thanks buddy!

[The Girl that Makes me Smile]

It starts of rather basic, but that ending was really inspirational! I don't have much to comment on this since I can't see any flaws. I like how it starts out basic and soft and gets louder and faster with a broader array of notes towards the end. And it goes from high-pitch to low and warm, with added strings in the background that give it an almost orchestra-ish feeling. I think it would have been perfect if the song ended at 2:10, right when it's as best; the pinnacle passed. Overall though it's great music, smooth and beautiful; I think a favorite. Nice work!

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Jabicho responds:

Hi cyberdevil!
Thanks so much man, for listening and for your words, they mean a lot!
I'm happy you like it!

[|R|Shift Recoil]

There's something about this that sets it apart from what I typically define as 8-bit music. It might be the bass, but whatever it is it feels like there's a certain depth to this track that 8-bit doesn't traditionally have. Maybe it's a range of tones, I really have no idea. Apart from the not-fully-traditional-8-bit aspect it sounds great though, smooth and ambient, varied; continuous.

I'd like the alternate melody (the one that plays around 3:20... and probably at earlier instances) to be a little more in the foreground, and a bit more melodic somehow. It's nice though, keep it going!

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Radiationator responds:

Yeah, I'm no 8-bit expert. I didn't try to make it completely 8-bit, I just wanted a song with 8-bit in it...if you know what I'm saying lol. And that alternate melody also plays around 0:50. Thanks for the review, I really appreciate it!