Score: 9

"Hahahaha.. Awesome."

submission: Industria - 1

date: February 19, 2007

I was loving this from the beginning. Some of the backing base was a little too fuzzy for me I think (I would have prefered something more clean), and the last lead instrument that comes in before you shift the whole thing to the Laboratory was really strange and contrasted kinda bad with everything else. Also, the synth thing that hits a note, then 1 octave up, then back down to the same note is way too loud in contrast with the rest of the song. That's probably the biggest problem here.

On the other hand, this is freaking awesome!!!! I absolutely love it, especially the jazzy section at the beginning. Great melodies in there, although you may have done a few of them a little too fast. I also loved how you made a beat out of the weirdest sounds, it reminds me of Time by Pink Floyd.

On to the next one!

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Score: 9

"Coolness."

submission: Checkerboard Dalmation

date: February 19, 2007

I haven't dropped by to say Hi in a while...

I'm liking this. I think my favorite part is the drums, because they're so unique. Especially that WOP thing... They definitely bring up the song. I really like the arpeggiating synth that sort of changes too. That's a cool trick cause then you can repeat the chord progression for a while and the listener wont even notice cause they're too busy following the synth.

A really cool song, it reminds me of staring at stars.

Later on in the song you bring in some really muted bells/piano/some other thing. Near the end. I'm not sure if you need to use them that much because the notes end up muddling together and I can't hear a lot of any of them... except like the 3 near the end of the melody line (which are the most important anyways) It might have been better with more accent on the notes most important to the melody, but I dunno. Either way, critiques aside, this was a cool song in all respects. Voted 5! :D

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Score: 8

"I like it."

submission: Infinnion - UpTown

date: February 11, 2007

Simple trance you have here, but good. I like how the melodies and changes are understated. I like the chord progression a lot. This is a lot better then most of those overblown songs on the first page of the list... Keep writing, and tell me if you ever put something new out. I'll there to listen :D

Score: 8

"Sweet."

submission: [Crystal Cavern g-R]

date: February 10, 2007

The beginning of the song shows absolutely nothing to how cool its going to be. It sounds just like generic techno, which is bad, since its not, and it's really repetitive, which bothers me. I don't really like the big thumping beat you've got going at the beginning either, but thats just me.

But enough of the criticism, I really love some of the melodies you pull from who knows where towards the end. They go everywhere I wouldn't expect, they're really awesome. I had no idea what you meant by "crystal caverns" at first, but now I do and I love it, excellent job with the bells, they rule. A lot of excellent touches in this song, and the quality of sound is awesomely good.

PS. Now I'm listening to it on headphones. The very beginning where the sound pans from one side to another is extremely annoying, and some instruments sound a little more fuzzy, synthy I guess, then I thought they should, I would prefer some of the sounds to be more smooth I suppose.

PPS. Don't mind me being overly negative, I really enjoyed the song. :D

Score: 9

"Cool!"

submission: FF8 - 1 - 03 - Blue Fields

date: November 22, 2006

Dang, I wish we all had musical skill like Nobuo Uematsu (yea, I looked up the full name :P). This piece is really starting to grow on me. The mystery and all which is created with the bells, the awesome string part, and the backing instrumentation which swells, and then drops, is just great, and the more I listen the more I like, and pieces fall into place. Like the part that sounded a little off now sounds perfect. It sounds to me exactly like a mysterious beginning to a story - and you don't really know what's going to happen.

I've never heard the original, but this is a dang good song nonetheless. Nice recreation you have here. 5/5

PS. Uematsu did Chrono Trigger too??? He might be my new favorite composer. XD

Score: 8

"It's alright."

submission: SR - Softened Gaze -Full-

date: November 22, 2006

For me, it doesn't seem to do anything, except for a short part where you bring in the chilly sounding synth. On the other hand, this is pretty good ambient music, and you set the atmosphere very well. I especially like the drum samples that you used - the ones with an echo - because they work well with the rest of the music. I honestly can't think of anything to add without ruining the atmosphere you've created. Maybe some distant samples of seagulls or children or something? They might help add to the lonely feel of the music.

It sounds a little atonal to me, which is different, but surprisingly the notes don't ever seem too abrasive.

Keep writing music!

4/5

PS! Would you mind dropping me a review or vote, or something like that? ^_^

Score: 9

"Not my taste but still appreciated"

submission: _-=[Dancing with Darkness]=-_

date: April 1, 2006

I think that I just don't appreciate classical music, but this is a pretty good piece anyways. I'd have to agree with the guy who said it sounds like death. I'd prefer more oomph in the song, but thats just personal opinion. 5/5 here because a 4 would bring the score down! :P

Score: 8

"Cool, but sounds off tune"

submission: -> VG: Ending Storm [1.0] <-

date: February 21, 2006

You open it up with that one melody, but then bring in a higher one, I suggest watching every other note (starting with the second) that the higher one hits because it just sounds wrong to my ears.

But if you iron that little problem out, I think you could have a nice sad sounding song here! Keep working :D

Score: 8

"Inneresting."

submission: -> Err0r [0.9] <-

date: February 21, 2006

It wasn't bad, but it could do with a few things. First, make sure to EQ your drums to make them more powerful. They sort of lacked the punch needed for a good DnB song.

Second, when the buzzy thingy comes back, its kinda soft and hard to make out.

Third, it would be cool if you could have the two melodies going at the same time at the end (with pwnage drums going along too of course)

Anyways, this sounds pretty awesome. Just make the drums more powerful and you could have something great.

Score: 10

"Wow!"

submission: Dark6 - Social Heights v.4

date: February 15, 2006

Why haven't I heard your stuff before?

This is awesome!

I love the awesome arpeggio you've got going there. And indeed the whole feel to the piece is great. I love the chord progression, its brilliant. And you were correct. The melodies here are strong and powerful and uplifting. I like this a lot, it makes me feel happy to listen to :)

10/10 and 5/5, up to 4.0! Can't wait to hear more from you, feel free to spam my page with alerts or something :D