Cyberdevil's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Podcast #3: The War of Art]

Resistance... just that word sums it all up so perfectly. First few moments in I felt the revelations seething through, explaining why... pretty much everything about everything about my persona. Such a simple concept, and single dividing line between the commoner and the commercial artist. That it all lies in will more than skill's been clear along time but... resistance. That just put everything into place somehow. Hope to better myself; jump on the right path after this. Become a pro... or more importantly: feel accomplished, no matter which path I pursue. :) Overcome resistance and live free.

This might be that real eye-opening life-changing podcast right here! Great summary; slices of wisdom. All voiced with great clarity that seems to enhance the message even more.

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BenTibbetts responds:

Good to know this was useful for you, cd. Best of luck with your struggle against resistance; remember it's a war, not a battle.

[Max Payne: Theme]

The memories! :D Sounds exactly like I remember it, just as vibrant and eerie as the original; with the same type of traditional piano sound too. Nice piece.

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mothman47 responds:

Thanks Cyberdevil. You've been one of the reasons I keep coming back here.

[The Tomb]

A pretty eerie, ambivalent and atmospheric piece! Love the sense of mystery here, the chimes, the reverb; how it all somehow seems to transcend the human realm. Nice!

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AntonM responds:

Cheers Cyberdevil

[Loop Thingy]

Well this was. interesting! The pace feels a bit off somehow, but maybe it's just the tone, and it's pretty catchy... it keeps looping, I can't seem to shut it down, hypnotic sound. I can see this being used in some kind of experimental survival-horror-like submissions. Strange and sort of psychadelic stuff!

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NekoMika responds:

Ah, thankies :)

[O SAPHIA! - Useless]

A pretty catchy track, though the screeching's a bit sharp IMO, it really takes over when it kicks in, mid-part. Otherwise: nice music!

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RealOSaphia responds:

Thank you! I will kepp it in mind and try to improve it in my next Track.

[Death March (v.1)]

A pretty serious piece! I love the strings (probably a great choice going classical over synth), and the jumpy beat, I feel like it reminds me of something I've seen or heard, but I can't really recall what, just get a sense of melancholy I believe is linked to whatever it was I relate it too... or maybe it's just the mood the music voneys.

Feels pompous and unnerving at first, though it's nice how it gets brighter mid-way, Final Fantasy-style, almost as if the march is nearing an end, Death has come and... it's not so bad after all. Acceptance. Departure. Beautiful, bright and somber at the same time... and then the march picks up again! With all the more energy.

Tried to find some flaws to provide feedback on, but nothing comes to mind, it feels complete. Moving, melodic; good music.

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NoStereo responds:

Wow thanks! :D

[Luminous [Orchestral]]

Beautiful! Really like the clean sound in this, natural; uplifting in all its simplicity. The melody really shines, though not sure the strumming that picks up in the middle is necessary, feels almost better without IMO. When it's pure. Good music.

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DJ-DG responds:

Thanks man! Idk, just wanted to keep the guitar in because it was there in the original piece.

[Memories in Melodies]

That 1:14 noise: so awesome. :) Unexpected, fitting, subtle yet so fulfilling! It's all in the details... overall a smooth tune, with plenty of variation and laid-back pace. Easy listening.

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larrynachos responds:

Thanks Cyberdevil! :)

[VicariousE at the Crossroads]

Ah, a first track of the year in homage to the grand VicariousE! :D Let's see if he sees it... it's a smooth and jazzy tune with cool groove that keeps the rhythm together; some pretty fragrant blues/rock synth towards the end of it. Nice listening.

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S3C responds:

wow this was my first track for 2017?? thanks for the review!