Xyirx's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[=Reclaiming the Wastes=]

No light, mysterious.

The song has story within it. As I read your description in the author comments, it really connects with the song. The instruments are well used though I don't know really know all of them, but they sound tribal/arabic somehow. :D What soundfont/VST do you use? Maybe I could get one for my work too. :)

Hades responds:

Well, I believe that most (if not all) of the soundfonts used in this one were downloaded from hammersound.com, which is probably the best place to look for free soundfonts. If you're interested in any instrument in particular, feel free to PM me, I'd be more than happy to point you in the right direction!

Also, thanks for the comment, the more opinions I get to hear, the better! ;D

[9/8_Escapement]

Soothing....

It's simply relaxing, listening to this....The piano is really good, soft and progressive throughout. The drum sounds clear and lucid. :)

Tokolos responds:

Thanks a lot. Appreciate it.

[Waltz of the Slain]

Classical and rock....maybe.

I admire how you blend in different genre together, and it's quite hard to find some waltz to listen nowadays. I fall in love with the melody seconds after the song has begun.

Just a little critique, sometimes, the sound is treble because of the volume, I guess.

surtur responds:

Yeah, I noticed that I need to use better judgement when adjusting the volumes for each instrument.

I'm glad you like it, and thanks for the review.

[Mountains And Their Echos]

Pretty classic.

Sounds classic to me. It makes me feel like playing a fighting game, selecting the character. :) Drums are well done, to be honest.

However, you should've let the song continue, not fading out since it sounds loopable.

ECTheSlaughter responds:

Now that you told me about it, I should had let it to have at least another segment before the fade out. But would that work at all? That is unknown to me...

Thanks anyways.

[daniel0025 - O Sonho do Menino]

Interesting marching rhythm.

It sounds like a song which would make you wanna do something proud to me....since it's a snare throughout the song. The piano goes along quite well, though it'd be perfect if the snare is a little bit softer just to match with the piano. :)

daniel0025 responds:

thanks ^^

[Here I Come]

Sounds very smooth.

This one can really be a track when I work. It has a bright melody which can keep me focused and calm throughout the working hours.

Shan83 responds:

great ;) this was my purpose. a BG track ;D
thank you.
x

[Rise of a new King]

Progressive.

The song has its story....This is what I'm listening for in NGAP! You've got this done very nicely. I love your piano and violin so much. The climax in the middle also move me a lot. Well done. :D Worth listening.

DukeLukeProd responds:

Thanks for pointing out that you liked the intro, finally someone who appreciates this part ;) Glad you liked my piece dude :)

[Flying on surface]

Impressive for 13 years old! :D

I have to say that I'm impressed to listen to a song made by a 13-year-old kid. I love the piano though, but you could soften it down a little bit more just to feel that the notes are constantly minimalistic-like. The chords, somehow, have a whole lot of extensions to them, but that doesn't matter much. :)

Try to deviate your drum pattern some more too.

Bru2712 responds:

Wow, thanks man!
The drum pattern is something like... I dont know, I wanted to make a slow one and it's te better to use right here, sometimes I forget to change it, thanks.
~Bru2712

[(T) This Day Is Done]

Unfathomable.

I like the sounds you choose. You seem to use them wisely since they convey a nice message throughout the song. This piece, however, sounds quite repetitive to me, and the drum could be softened a little bit, maybe sidestick might work better than snare.

Other than that, you've done well.

Dark-Frando responds:

I experimented a little with the sidestick selection that I have and even after a bit of twiddling it still sounded... off. But the drums could come down a bit I agree ^^

Thanks for leaving your thoughts with me, appreciated =D

[L'Amore Perso (Love Lost)]

Another rare ten to give away....

The oboe really shines itself here with piano playing simultaneously. Very beautiful and progressive. I think I better get started with using the brass instruments too. :) Very well done.

MusicalRocky responds:

Indeed, I was really trying to utilize the most of the oboe's tenderness, glad it turned out well. :]
You mean winds? lol
Thanks again,
Rocky