Score: 9

"has some pretty good stuff going on"

submission: -Orr- Colony

date: December 29, 2009

Nice work here, I really like orchestral rock. I'm not sure whether you used samples or a real guitar, but the solo guitar sounds realistic. Props for that. I would have liked to hear a lot more lower, dirty and distorted guitar in the bass line. Also, I don't like the orchestral sample. I know it is really hard to find an orchestral synth that sounds realistic, but I think that if you did, it would just add that much more to the song. Finally, I would really have liked heavier or louder drums. But I really enjoy what you have going on. I liked the flow of the song; the transitions were seamless, and once again, I loved the solo guitar. You did a good job mixing the rock feel and the ethereal atmosphere.

Kudos on a job well done.

NightHawk22
5/5

Score: 9

"Review: Star Shout"

submission: DJ Juntas-Star Shout

date: December 26, 2009

First off, sorry it took so long to review this: my college network has Newgrounds on its block list. I am on break now at home.

I really love the start. You really show a lot of attention to the fine details in this piece. That is a sign that you are on the track to do some really great stuff. I notice you used the piano too. I really like a good piano in a techno song. Kudos for that. I like what you've done with it. You really used good synths too. This is a real step up for you.

It was a pleasure to listen to this piece. It was dynamic enough that I didn't get bored listening too it because it changed often, although there were a few repetitive parts. But techno by nature is very repetitive. You did some phenomenal work on this one.

Congrats!
NightHawk22

Score: 8

"nice work"

submission: Zel - Castle assult

date: August 15, 2009

Hmm, I could use a bit of a stronger bass, maybe an electronic sounding one to contrast with the orchestral sound. The drums are good for a video game piece, but maybe make more use of the high hat and crash cymbal. The strings are very good; I like the melody very much! Kudos on that! The strings don't sound very realistic, but how good can you get with synth strings anyway? Plus, somehow you managed to avoid a problem that frequently arises when using synth strings - when the strings sound delayed a tad because they start softer and crescendo. So although they may not sound the most realistic, good choice on the string sample.
Over all, very good job!

NightHawk22

Score: 7

"Techno / Trance = pretty much the same thing"

submission: Into Shit

date: August 14, 2009

I think technically this is considered a trance (?) maybe... but if you as me, techno and trance are basically the same thing. So, it's all good =D

Believe it or not, just listening to this piece, I CAN tell you do a lot of hip hop. It's not a bad tune. I don't think there's too much I can complain about. Your beats are very well done. Musically, there's not too much to this song. It's pretty much a little riff repeated on a dirty synth with a little drum variation. Which is not a bad thing. That's what a lot of techno is now days. This is a different style from what I'm used to making and listening to, so I probably don't have much constructive to say to you, but good job.

Score: 8

"Breaking the ice"

submission: Warped Light

date: August 14, 2009

By breaking the ice, I meant two things:
1) People, you CAN review this song! Hopefully after reviewing this, more people will do the same.
2) For a very first song, you did very well. Probably better than most peoples' first songs. Better than a lot of other music on NG.

So I have some things to mention that I guess I did not mention to you via email. At 1:22, the ending of the lead synth solo is very abrupt. I don't know the extent of your music theory knowledge, so I hope this makes sense - maybe if you ended the solo in the next bar on the tonic (first note of the scale of the key the song is written in), that would probably give the solo some resolution, kind of like a happy ending to a story, instead of leaving you hanging for more. Do you know what I mean.
The song is very repetitive, but that is not necessarily bad; that is the way you wanted it. The variation from solo to solo is good, but maybe if the song had a little more variation, that would enthrall the listener more. This is your first song published, so I'm not holding it against you.
I love the transition at 2:40. A simple silence or crash cymbal can really bring a good song up the next notch. It's the little things sometimes that make a song.
Over all, good work 0976! I am expecting some good music out of you in the future.
People of NG - DON'T BE AFRAID TO REVIEW!

NightHawk22

Score: 5

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submission: Legend Of Zelda: The Remix

date: August 11, 2009

not that great...

Score: 8

"Not bad!"

submission: ~ Midnight-Rave ~

date: March 17, 2009

It's a good song with good melodies and beats. Very creative, and the synths are used very artistically. I like how you speed up the tempo at the beginning.

In my humble opinion, I would like more of a heavier, deeper, louder bass synth. It almost seems as if there is no bass but only some low string synth or something. I don't really like the ending, but it works. That's what I would change, but over all you have skill.

I'm not claiming to be a master or that my music is perfect, but I do think that we can all learn stuff from reviews. Best of luck in your music - I'll try to review a couple other songs of yours throughout the next couple weeks if I have time.

Cheers,
NightHawk22

Score: 7

"Not bad!"

submission: DJJuntas-Curse of Ahti

date: March 12, 2009

For a first song, that is not bad at all! I really enjoyed the intro (up to 7 seconds). It gave the beginning a feel of suspense. You used good synths, better synths than I used when I started. I liked the melodies. I also like how you made the main synth glide from not to note.
If I could improve some things about the song, I would first give it a stronger kick / bass drum beat. That would help it feel more driving and techno-ish. Personally, I would do the bass notes on the offbeats instead of having the bass start on the first downbeat and hold through the whole bar.
Other than that, I liked your creativity. Keep working - you are already better than lots of people at FL, or even music in general.
NightHawk22

Score: 10

"Another near-perfect"

submission: The Kriotube

date: February 12, 2009

It is impossible to achieve the perfect song, but you are one of the closest I've heard to doing it. In short, the song is amazing. It tells a story. You have achieved greatness. Be proud!
~NightHawk22

Score: 6

"not bad..."

submission: Invertica

date: February 11, 2009

That's a pretty jammin' beat, but I don't think it's techno. Don't get me wrong, it is creative. I think it would go better in the dnb or ambient sections.