Marks-a-lot's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[MH16: Racing The Sun]

Here's What I Got...

Although I found the song's progressions and structure spot on I felt the the voice of that guitar to be quite off at times. Not to say it doesn't sound good...It just doesn't sound to realistic i guess is the term that I am looking for. but I really liked the guitar effect that you started up at around 1:40 or so. lol, that one kid said it was a saxophone. Don't listen to that kid either, you can make general rock songs. I think it is actually better to write in multiple genres, it gives you different perspectives and ways to write and approach your music. The drums sounded pretty good, I can't really get my opinion right now though because it is like 4:15 in the morning where I am and I don't want to turn up the volume, but I listened to this earlier. I think that this title definitely suits the music and style. I would almost post this in the video game genre. Hmmm, lets see how could we make that distorted guitar sound more realistic...what did you use first of all to write the guitar? If it was fl slayer you are going to have a tough time making a realistic guitar, not to say it can't be done be it would be very hard to get a good guitar sound in there. You are probably going to want to add a little more sustain and release to make it sound better and a cut for when you have the "chicki-chicki" palm mute things. A shit load of FX helps too, the acoustic guitar doesn't sound half bad though! Nice job with that. I can hear the bass fine, another thing that vishnunamboodiripad obviously can't hear correctly. damn! I don't know if there is a pad but some pads would add a lot to this song (my volume is to low to pick up the pads if there are any, sorry.) Well, you certainly have come a long way since the first time I reviewed one of your songs. I think that your sound production needs to get better for this genre, but both of us know that when it comes to classical you pretty much have everything in the bag. great job and keep up the good work!

5/5 And I'm spent,
-[V]-

FairSquare responds:

Well, i used Nexus for the guitar.
And i'm really happy that you liked the structure of the song, because that is what i'm trying to work on and chord progressions too.
Oh, and a question to you, why are you awake at 4:15 in the morning? :P
Thanks for the advices in this review and thanks for the review overall. I really appreciate it :-)

MH16

[*Love's Message* [IZK]]

I want to wake to this, not Foldgers...

As I have said before this song could cheer up Hitler, well i didn't say that before but I'm saying it now. This drum progression is pretty spot on, the swagger/rhythm to the set is just off the charts. and the ride hits on 4 though simplistic add worlds to the song. The timbre on the strings are awesome, I could probably listen to just the sound of the strings for like 5 hours straight. I could imagine myself doing some art to this, in fact I am going to dl this and to some sketches tonight. Ahh, what is that chill lead I am picking up! lol sounds great in here, really does. i have listened to this like 5 times over and I will probably listen to this like 40 times again while I am doing some art. Some criticisms, uhm just give me a minute...I can't really give you any because I know what your style sounds like and this sounds pretty much perfected in your genre. Your skills are going through the roof! one more thing that I just thought of, this could be like an awesome mexican showdown chill dnb right before a duel or something or maybe after someone gets shot. I know it's lame but i am just letting my mind run free right now, that's just the effect this song has on me (just let everything go and keep moving forward, a sympathetic tone or almost like a forgiving one.) great feel to the song. Aight, that's it for me! Amazing song and keep up the good work.

5/5
-[V]-

Jenni-Harry4eva3 responds:

WOOOOOOOO! Long ass review lol XD Thanks Marks-A-Lot. Great to hear from ya, man. An awesome review.

~[IZK]

[[RG] Longing]

Now this is awesome...

It kind of has like a dark Mexican feel to it, if there is such a 'feel.' the beat in this one is better then in the last song i heard by you. Epic riff on those strings, the lp filter on that drum break was amazing. I thought that the crash cymbals around 2:08 were a little lonely. The Rhodes type keys that you used I thought was one of the greatest additions to this piece. I think I like this one a little more then the happy happy upbeat song. I think you should add in another cello/contra bass to help out that one cello at parts. Not to much hear that I can pick up on that needs adjustments. That choir reminded me of "Legends of the Hidden Temple" i don't know why. Anyways, nice job and keep up the good work.

5/5
-[V]-

Ritheguardian responds:

thnx, yeah, I've been listening to it and i've been finding somethings myself that need lots of improvment, i agree, the clash symbols are lonely, but i can't quite figure our something to put with them.... and i figured a slight "cello duet" for the cello parts that are alone. Thnx for you advise :)

[[RG] Summer Stroll]

Not To Bad...

I really liked how this one started off, the Pizzicato type synth and the pad really mesh together. I guess the old title suits this too, definitely very happy and up beat'ish but then again kind of kiddie/j-poppy, no offense. Some work with the drums I think could really up this song, and maybe curbing the constant kick at parts and just adding a standard rock beat. I liked the progressions, I liked the synths, and I love the overall feel to the song. Great song, and I think that this could definitely get better.

5/5
-[V]-

Ritheguardian responds:

thanx. yeah.. i'm not that great with drums, trying to find a "colab" partner to give some of beats an UP

[Cloud City (Night)]

mmm...

most entertaining, I like the idm/glitch take on those old school type synths. This song is really getting somewhere, the changes and flow to the song are keeping me on my toes which is one of the many great things about this track so far. Hmmm, I don't know about that piano/key change (or pitch drop) it sounds a little to sloppy now. Either way though the drums are dishing out the hits one after another and the glitch rolls are awesome. I think the introduction was my favorite part, although I did enjoy the whole piece. But when the drums first dropped with the awesome old school lead....MAN! I couldn't stop smiling! Great stuff really, keep up the awesome work.

5/5,
-[V]-

LLAAPPSSEE responds:

Thanks a lot for the review. Its nice to see people take time out to review. I'm glad i could make you smile. This piece wasn't too serious. It was sort of a random thing and i should've worked on it a bit more - i was mainly working around glitching up syth melodies / re-arranging notes with cutting and whatnot.. When i re-listen to it there are a lot of things i realize i wanted to change, but never did. Some of the transitions, mainly. I'm not sure which piano change you are speaking of - let me know if you want through a message with the marked time or something. Thanks for listening, man.

[MH16: Hopes And Dreams]

Dude...

You got this! I don't even need to say anything anymore! But just because I can't really review your songs anymore doesn't mean that you should stop telling me when your songs come out. I need your music in my body...that was weird, but seriously your music kicks ass and I want to listen to it when it comes out. a little criticism, use some more fx and Eq's on your drums and I guess on your song as a whole. with music like this though I can't really say anything about your sounds because it's just orchestral stuff. Nice job though!

I am going to be away from newgrounds for a while though, maybe two months or so, but when I get back you should have some nice music for me to check out! well, I'll be seeing you around.

5/5

-[V]-

FairSquare responds:

Wow, thanks!
It's a pity that you're leaving for 2 months, but when you come back i promise you that you'll have more music to enjoy :-)
Really thanks for this review, it means alot, keeps me motivated and it even inspired me! :D
See ya!

MH16

[TkJ - Broken Amen]

My god I am sorry for my sins with all my heart...

Amen to this, nice job.

Tome89 responds:

xD thanks

[MH16: Simple Loop]

Rhudimentary and Reifined...

yet still very appealing to the ears. Very nice arps on the keys with a nice and easy four step bass line that combine to create a streaming goodness into my ears. It's a loop so repetition isn't necessarily a bad thing. The only thing that is chiding my mind is that same drum in every song. As a drum zealot I build my opinions for the song of the drums and they are starting to become dull. Not to say they are bad samples, I think those are some top notch samples, but maybe you could try putting some effects on them or try using a different kit. That's about the only beef I have with this rather refined and rudimentary piece of gold. I definitely think you should keep working on this. Throw in some more parts and some nice effects and you have yourself your very own easy bake conventional masterpiece. Oh, and an epic title to go with the riffs would only make the song better. Alright, that's enough for me. Keep up the nice work and keep experimenting with different sounds to broaden up your general music window of sound engineering.

5/5
-Matt Damon-

I know it may come as a shock that I am Matt Damon but this is a fact that everyone has to realize sooner or later...

FairSquare responds:

Woah, Matt Damon XD
I didn't you were so musical, Matt :P
And call this coincedence or not: i'm Brad Pitt
Also, you're right about the drums, but most of the time i'm to lazy to search for drums that fit the song.
Now all i have to do is:
-Change the drums
-Create some new parts
-Add some more instruments
-Add effects
-Make an epic title

Thanks for your review and i'll keep working on the song
- Brad Pitt

[MH16: A New Era]

Age Of Empires Sounding...

This sounds like Age of Empires, I don't know if I said that on my last review of one of your songs but it really does sound like that. It has sort of a ancient kind of touch to it, like they are moving from the ancient era into the bronze age or something.

I definitely like your progressions, but the song sounds a little flat at times. There needs to be a more broad range of sound. There just needs to be more here, maybe a vocal progression, a more demanding lead, some crescendo horns, just add some more stuff and this would sound a lot better. try to get some more emotion in the song. I think that a nice calming pad would have gone nicely behind those strings or maybe another string for some accompaniment.

On the plus side, I think that the percussion really added a broader feel to the song. And the breaks in percussion really brought the strings to my attention. The lead is definitely epic I liked that progression the most.

Nice job though, keep it up!

5/5
-[V]-

FairSquare responds:

Thanks for your review!
Your reviews are always helpful and this one is no execption :-)

[*Stranger in the Desert* [RMX]]

Woot

the solo threw it out of control! A-M-A-Z-I-N-G!

Jenni-Harry4eva3 responds:

Hawtness! I'm glad you liked it XD

~[IZK]