Xyirx's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Around the Blue Fire]

Good but can be better.

I like how the beats are quite steady, and pad keeps playing, creating a suspense. You could make the saw a little softer though, it'd make a great soaring effect.

Ragestorm responds:

thanks for the advice :D

[Silent Tears [Orch]]

Break out to tears.

I rarely give 10 to submissions, but this really deserves it. I admit that I like strings instruments more than any other kinds....when it's used to express extreme sadness or happiness. I'm so glad I drop by on this page and listen to this piece. Oh, and what you said in the last paragraph, I think it's true too. It's like you've let your emotion lead you to the fullest, therefore an expressive track is produced.

I wish the end could be better than a fading. Something like slowing down or make this loop-able.

Dj-Flux responds:

Fading was the best thing I could come up with, the fading of emotions. Emotions fade away, emotions that can be strong can be almost nonexistent the next day.

I'm honored, actually, to hear you say that. I love Dragon's Heart, it's such an epic tale. I'm not even in your league yet. xD I'll get there eventually though. :]

Thanks a lot for the review, I'm glad I'm one of few 10's. :]

[Gangsta At The Church]

Steady beats and looping abilities.

I think this is kind of addictive, you know. The beats and melody go well together that rappers could hardly resist to sing something on this.

zenodio responds:

Thanks for the 9...

I could rap to this, if i had a text. And if my voice didn't suck.
I can easily imagine me the flow.

[Storming The Iron Front]

Intense.

In terms of using GP5 to compose this piece (in most of the parts), I think this sounds spectacular, and would work very well in boss fights. If you could fix the chop parts and use better samples, I'm sure it's gonna be a 9-10 from me. ^^

F-Meister responds:

Thanks a lot! Do you have any suggestions on which programs are good for obtaining better samples etc? I'm thinking about installing Cubase but I dunno if my computer will be able to handle it....

[Dancing The Tokage]

My head is nodding.

This song shares a lot of familiarity from Azure Dreams, the game I've played. :) It's a chill-out style. I could listen to this while working, looping it over and over.

EvilKarsh responds:

yea,it is one of the popular songs in Chrono Cross

[Another Termina]

Harvest Moon....?

The instruments and the melody remind me of two games I've played. One is Harvest Moon and another is Azure Dreams. Anyway, it sounds nice and lively somehow. This would surely hook players to interest what you want for sure. ^^

EvilKarsh responds:

its from Chrono Cross,and yea,it has a hook to it.
and I have never played harvest moon,but I heard it was pretty good for a faming game.

[Kheni - Spring]

Smooth and relaxing.

I could imagine the story as the song plays! The piano line is well written. Strings playing at the back provide a solid background and sometimes adds color to a song too. Glockenspiel (or celesta?) also adds a nice touch on this piece.

I really enjoy this piece, really. :)

Kimken responds:

great :). I put my heart into this piece.. it's a glockenspiel.

[Black Sand]

Soothing.

It's a great listening, though the intensity isn't that extreme. This can be looped over and over for an RPG, I'm sure. :D

Shan83 responds:

thank you so much!! highly appreciated! :))
yes, its not very intense, I just tried to add a strong atmo. hope to do better next time! :)
x

[The Euphoria(HappyHardcoreMix)]

Soothingly powerful.

You've got a solid bassline, and the powerful kicks there. It basically has all the elements that dance song should have. It's progressive, though a little bit repetitive, but can actually move the listeners well.

Lovely piano lines.

Bahdshah responds:

Thanks mate! everyone loves the piano intro from the euphoria!

[D2D - 4-2-1]

Powerful.

Full of energy and progressive. I admire the use of instruments, especially the percussion. (Where did you get them? 8D) This brings up a lot of professional feel of the song. I'd say this is my favorite so far, as I have listened the classical songs in the contest.

EvilHatX responds:

Hi, thanks a lot - very nice to hear! :-)

The percussion was made with Tonehammer Epic Toms. You can check www.tonehammer.com for either the Vol 1 and 2, or the #2 bundle which also includes a bamboo stick ensemble (never used that one though). They are fairly priced!

Good luck, and thanks again.