johnfn's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Bound for Home]

I guess I have some small nitpicks. The drums are mostly underwhelming, like they could be more interesting. They mostly loop the same patterns, and are generally kind of quiet too. I almost feel like the song would be better without them.

I also felt like the song was very sparse. If you just would have had piano, that would have been fine (assuming you made the dynamics work to your advantage). But once you introduce rock drums, I start wanting other elements - particularly, I REALLY want a nice pad to fill out the song.

As a minor complaint, I felt like the call and response in the first half of the song e.g. :59 doesn't work, because the high piano is too quiet.

Alright, all complaints are now out of the way. I thought you did really good! Sorry as usual for grousing, but I really did enjoy this cover. The combination of the different themes was well done, and the transitions were nice. I almost didn't even notice them, heh. :)

Good job!

ChronoNomad responds:

Yeah, I do know what you mean in most cases here, but I ultimately set out to make a less-is-more track with just piano, bass, and percussion. Why did I do that? At this point, I'm not even really sure anymore, but that's what I did. I quite like the drums myself, so that's the only real area where I'll vehemently disagree, though a few more instruments could have served to make the track a bit more...robust.

The bit about the transitions is pretty awesome, though! And hey, I know by now that your constructive criticism often comes with a modicum of grousing. The fact is, you take the time to listen and leave a review of real substance, and that means a lot to me. I can put up with nitpicks and such all in the name of feedback. Heck, it's kind of a prerequisite.

Thanks again for sharing your time and insight; both are thoroughly appreciated! ^__^

[There]

GARLAGAN STRIKS AGAIN

Maybe not as catchy as your first track, but makes up for it by being insane.

garlagan responds:

insanity is one of the best garnishes
just listened to your track btw, it's immense. Expect one of my short and boring reviews soon!

[Two]

Man this is awesome. The chords are sooo gooooddddddd and that one lead that comes in around :28... yessss (how did you make it? :X). Has this amazing summer beach like vibe to it.

My only complaint is that one kick that comes in around 1:25 sounds EXACTLY like someone knocking on the door to my room. Gets me every time. Why would you do this to me.

Sequenced responds:

i found where you live then recorded it just for you

[Aurora Dawn]

One day I will write something meaningful in here rather than just saying "Yup." But for now...

Yup.

etherealwinds responds:

Hahahaha, thank you for making me smile.

[Can Your Cow Do This?]

Composition is lacking a little imo but production is out of this world.

DID YOU REALLY HAVE TO SAMPLE A COW THOUGH. I MEAN REALLY.

Yeah though good job. Even the composition is pretty good. And it's rare I hear such good production on newgrounds. :O

introstalge responds:

That cow is actually me, so I consider it as a nice vocal addition :P Thanks for the feedback john, I've looked up to your work for ages and this means a lot! I do need to work on my composition. Originally started in Bb minor, got lost in C# pentatonic major and couldn't get any melodies to make sense after that :S

Thanks again!

[The Abyss]

Holy crap how did I miss this one. 10/10 bear my children

DamienFleisch responds:

That sounds painful, and may require some science. But we must all suffer for our art at some point :P

[Infinite]

Whoh. Hecka dark and groovy, I like it a lot! I dunno how I missed it before but my eyes are glued to you now :D Good luck in the deathmatch!

AeronMusic responds:

Thank you dude! Also goodluck! (: Gonna be cool versus you.

[Junkman Jam]

Holy, this is awesome! What a riff! What a solo! Catchy as heck! Where did you even come from???

BrainLight responds:

I've lurked on this site for too long without posting a creation. Now's my time to bring back the ancient art of headbanging music and to rock your damned faces off with my terrible music.

Stay tuned and be prepaired for the ride of your life.