Marks-a-lot's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[_/Fantasy\_]

Beautiful

I love the EQ, so much high frequency sounds really creates a different listening experience. That combined with the LP fade ins really create something worth listening to. It's short but based on it's musical content this song goes on for miles. Excellent song, keep up the good work.

It loops perfectly too

ShootingStar responds:

Yeah :P haha I noticed that too!
Thanks for the review!!

ShootingStar

[Boarding the Alien Heart]

I Got the feel for this

I like the sounds of the pads in this and im drawn to the attack and decay of the pads, it just hits you unexpectedly. There are a lot of interesting things about this track though. I found the growing white noise to be a a nice addition to the piece. this is just as much a story as it is a song. I little EQ'ing and this is top notch stuff. Layering the drums could have added to the fullness of the piece to, the snare sounds a little to fragile. Loved the feel of the song and the overall premise. Great Job!

[Keep on Moving beta]

Not Bad...

If only it was a real guitar. This would sound so amazing if the vst guitar was replaced with a real one. everything else about the track is awesome. I like the drums, bells, and pads. It doesn't loop all that well and is a bit short but it's easy to see that you can make good music, you just need to find the right tools. Best of luck and keep on pruducing.

[DJB345T - Hardcore(Mastered)]

I feel the bounce

This is a pretty good riff, it fits perfectly! I transitions were a little shaky and abrupt. I like the ideas on the transitions and ending but I think they could still be a little smoother. Loved the clap throughout the song, perfect amount of FX on that. Kick sounded good to. This needs more parts though, it's just one riff and it goes on for 2 min. If you added a stronger background melody with some nice pads you could have this kind of repetition but the pad was barely audible. I can bounce to this though and it is really easy to pik up on. Nice track and keep up the good work!

Matchu1991 responds:

Thank you for the review. There are a lot of things I can feel I could do to this, but I really don't have the required equipment. Right now I am using Sony Acid Pro 6 becuase I can't afford to get FL or anything better. I will continue to work on my transitions, and I will hope to hear from your reviews later on. Peace.

[Journée Roumaine]

Very Nice

I liked the flow and overall melody of this song. I don't think you have to use the sustain pedal so much though, especially at 3:50 or maybe a fade in sustain would make a more subtle transition. the release on your sustain sounds weird too. I loved the song itself though and really felt the emotion of the piece. Tell your grandma happy birthday.

this was a very nice song thanks for the submission.

megalolord responds:

Thank you very much!

I used the sustain pedail at 3:50 for a "fog of harmony style". I know the quality of the sound take isn't great, so with a better acoustic you could hear more the "release harmony of the sustain"

this was recorded a while ago on my acoustic piano

But thank you! glad you liked

I just tryed to use less sustain, and yes it works better. I could re-record it someday.

If you want the piano score, PM me (I will scan it)!

Laurent

[Carnal Disseverment]

Wow

That was pretty intense. It's been a while since I've listened to some hardcore but I think you might have just got me hooked on something here. The arps took my pants off, the only thing I can say is insanity. Well done

[MH16: Time Flies -NGAD-]

Well it's been a while...

This really reminds of A song from Jurassic Park on Snes, it was one of my favorite vg songs of the day and probably still is. With that being said I don't think it is possible for to not like the progressions and flow of the song. I was really diggin the song and then the horn hit me, at first it is kind of hard to grasp because it kind of overpowers the other elements of the song but after a while it settles in nicely. I probably would have gone a different route and used a basic sin wave and some re verb or something but that's just personal taste. I'm not really sure if there were any rules for this competition or what this was for or if you just wanted to stick with classical instruments but some electronic elements could have really expanded the track. One thing though that really made me happy is how your writing style has changed from the last time i heard your stuff. You always used to use a trill type note melody and I didn't hear it hear, it was like listening to a completely new artist. I'm on my friend's laptop right now so I don't have the best speakers but the drums sound well mixed and the strings flow nice, the only think that I didn't "agree" with was the horns, it's almost impossible to get a good sounding horn without live recording. Well done! I'll probably check out some more stuff later but it's good to see changes (or hear) I'll see you later.

Chevy Chase

FairSquare responds:

Thanks a bunch! :)

[Acid Paradox- Midnight Assault]

3.73 isn't that bad of a score

This is a pretty neat song. Love the saw work, Your a lumberjack according to this song! I'm just going to close my mouth (or in this case my typing hands) and trance out to this. well done.

Acid-Paradox responds:

Awesome man!!

thanks for the review

Ruben -Acid Paradox-

[D 'n' FKN B]

...

God damn that's a fat fucking bass! Put that shit in a pair of jeans and you got a muffin top to the max! yum yum yum nom nom. Loved the plucks, gates, and the clown step was effin' sick. Great job...I swear I feel like that bass is talking to me, I'm scared.

Z-Tone responds:

"I'm scared"
mission accomplished:D
anyways thanks for the awesome review:D

[Backyard Boom]

Uh huh...

That was pretty bad, I bet pendulum or BT couldn't make a song as bad as this. This song blew me away the first time I heard it and it still does. I definitely enjoy this song and I might even say this is one of your best. Keep it up.