aliaspharow's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[HW - A Soothing Touch]

SWEET

I don't usually review in this genre but this just has to be the most professional non-professional hip hop song i have ever heard. Everything is great but the guitar solo is exceptionally good. maybe the piano wasn't exactly in my taste but you can't love everything. and i'm not too fond of this music genre to start with. Just be aware that you have totally blown me away on this one. I can imagine how rap would go really well in this piece. good luck with all your future work!

Still don't understand why this always reminds me of The Doors >.<

haywirehaywire responds:

the doors? haha thanks alot for the review man, im glad you like it.

[~Departure~]

Complete Chaos

No offence, i'm sure everything sounded great separated but right when the first bass came in, it was complete madness.

Not bad for a first D'n'B, i'm working on my first hardcore right now. but seriously, the song would probably sound allot better if you try screwing with the volume a little bit, because in some part of the song, there is a drastic change of volume and others, its just all pilled onto each other with no consent what so ever. the high lead that only has two notes, you know the one, just doesn't really fit in if there is no melody change to justify its existence. seriously i thought the fire alarm was going off next door.

The beggining would also need some effects like some reverb or something to make it sound more fluid.

Anyhow, nice try! just needs a few adjustments!

LOST-R34LITY responds:

Yeah I have been tweaking it, and will continue to do so ^_^

But yeah I know it sounds a bit chaotic. Especially if you take the compressor off <. <

But anyway thanks for the tips, I will look into them. Feedback is always appreciated. Also, good luck with your hardcore song. Let me know when it's released and I'll be sure to check it out :)

~LR~

[Trottimus - Peace]

takes breathtaking to a whole new level!

Very good song by anyone's standards (Or so they should die). Nice use of reverb and the piano sounds superb. the choice of piano was perfect for this song. still think the strings came in a bit too fast though. and the epiano at the beginning didn't really fit in (reminded me of riders on the storm by the doors) I was trying to do a piano song like this yesterday) but i ended up getting carried away and doing A Different Kind of Pain witch is obviously of incomparable quality xP. i hope you get far with this track. you have my full support on this one... if that counts for something. well this kinda breaks my review only record, but i had to give you my word on this one. once again, awesome song. Its the best song on newgrounds for all i can remember!

Trottimus responds:

Wow, this is a very flattering review, I can't thank you enough!

I can't say I've heard A Different Kind of Pain, but I'd like to hear what you come up with the next time you attempt a piano piece.

Best song on Newgrounds? I'm not sure about that, but I'm incredibly thankful you feel that way.

All the Best

- Trottimus

[Midnight Illusion (DP&KP)]

Very nice!!

Very impressive from beginning to end! Nice beat, instruments, melody... An overall awesome that makes people just keep on asking for more. Although it is hard to believe this song could definitely be better with some perfect build up spots left empty and some volume anomalies here and there. This song definitely has the power and the possibility but is it really there or does it need one final push to the top?
I wont make this review like i usually do with the Strong point and Weak point system because i realized over time that this poses a few problems. For the most part, people don't always agree as in what may be a weak point for me might be a strong point for others otherwise making me a public enemy. And also it disables the possibility of you knowing how good or bad your song is before you read the whole review witch is also why my star number will be as close to the average as possible not necessarily because i think that its just not to break your review average. If there are any things you do not agree on or otherwise, completely hate about my review, just post it in the response, I would really appreciate it.

- I really liked the intro setting the beat for the song but i really did think that a short bass would of really added some music to it but that would of possibly forced you to change the way you build up the song since it would be exactly compatible with the synth that you added after. Very nice choice of drums! Classic trance drums never sounded this good!
- Although the instruments used in this song are really good, some of them might need revisiting. For instance, the bass that comes in at 2:05 and countinues for the rest of the song should start out continuous and then after the drum roll that stops at 2:31, should be spaced until the rest of the song with the exception of calm parts without drums.
- I noticed that there are some instruments in the song you just added for a complex sound and to avoid repetition but some of them you should really make louder because they have the quality to add to the build thous make the song longer and better
- I love the general sound of the song. It sounds very professional, very calculated, nothing is left to luck everything is there for a reason. Although it doesnt exactly show much in terms of effects and such.
... at this point in the review my sound card has completely crashed out of nowhere... so i will not countinue with the details after all, i think i have covered all the things that might need refinement. anyway... you and digital pulse really rock at this!! you should consider making some more and seeing how it would turn out. if you guys make a good team, you guys should make a separate account so that you could both benefit equally. anyway i will tell you, this is the kind of sound, of song that most artists on newgrounds could only dream to create. Very nice work hope i hear more like this soon! Peace!

Kalapsia responds:

thanks for the lengthy review. now i'll respond to your points.

- to tell you the truth i actually thought my intro was extremely bland because of the classic trance drums, really DP and I felt like adding a nice long intro, but i shortened it quite a bit.

-i somewhat agree, i was actually thinking of turning up the volume for the bass or something to make it more dominant. i was also thinking of just making a better bass melody really.

-i completely agree, i was planning on making the plucky guitar louder.

- right, the mixing isn't so great, i was going for ambientish/melodic/progressive kind of atmosphere. i think i hit the right spot though.

-sucks that your soundcard died, i was looking forward to some more critiszm :(

again thanks for the review, i appreciate it

[LB - Your Beauty Defined]

Review Request Club

Hey! It's time for a kick ass review! i actually tryed to review this song yesterday, but i was kind of in the middle of something... so here i am. I have to be honest with you, this is my first time reviewing a classical song. But i do listen to some and if i dont review your song, no one else might review it. So il give it my best shot!
The title of this song actually borders on the line between casual and cheesy but it actually corrects itself when you read what it really reprisents. But i would actualy use the word you used before: Angelic. or at least something revolving around that word for the title.

Weak points:

- I actually disagree with the others. I actually think it has a good speed to it. In fact, i think it might even sound better if it was slower.

- Something that really caught my attention in this song is that it seems a bit square. as in it isnt smooth enough. especialy for the strings, this problem was very noticable. For this you should try using some effects to at least cover it up a bit. maybe trying... i'm not to sure about this one tho... reverb? might help. try it out and if it doesnt work, keep on looking.

- This song also lacks an intro. You should at least add a 10 second intro that is different from the rest of the song with the piano and some other intruments. But if you dont, you should at least try to make the song start quicker since the beggining is very ordinairy compared to the rest of the song. Unless you attempted a build up intro wich, in that case, i would propose that you let the instruments at the same vilume level as the rest of the song.

- I think you got the right instruments for the right jobs but for the arp, i think you got the right idea, but it seems to stand out a bit too much from the rest of the song.

Strong Points:

- Nice choice of intruments; every instrument seems to be playing as a whole, each charing an equal part.

- Nice melody! this would definitly sound great with a real orchestra.

Instruments: 7/10
Melody: 8/10
Editing*: 7/10
NOTES: there are alot more strong points, but the important part is there. Job well done. I'm sure she appreciates the song, but it might need some final touches.
*(Attention to detail: Effects, FX, etc.)

Lublub194 responds:

Haha, I'm not sure what you're talking about... Lol, I loaded the strings with reverb, but if you think it needs some more, along with several other people, then I shall probably do so.

Sorry for the late response, I've been busy this week, as my uncle, a veteran, had his funeral on veterans day. I've been running around in a crazy panic, trying to get everything covered, as I've had some HUGE tests in school and such. So music responses just sort of fell behind. Sorry.

I'm going to work on the intro part, as I've also thought it could be changed. Thanks for pointing that out though.

The harp is rather strong. I never added any reverb to it, so I could use some more.

I'm glad you liked it all, and will have a corrected version on my album. Thanks for the review man! I really appreciate one with such critique.

Thanks :D

[Sg720 - Tonight]

Review Request Club

I hate to sound like a fan, but this song really does hit my top ten favorite songs on newgrounds. you really got the right reviewer because I LOVE spacey music. The major probleme with this song (well its not really a problem) is that it would probably attract higher scores if it was in the Drum and Bass section but, of course, you would have to reinvent the drums in this song wich could become complicated at a certain point.

The Melody: 10/10
the melody is really a great one. Nothing complicated, just basic works. it is all the little details that give it such a complex sound. Every synth can is noticed and each one of them sounds awesome in its own way. you have clearly mastered all forme of effects in this one, but the one that i appreciate the most is the reverb. it is at a level of perfection in this song. The speed of the song is also very ideal.

The Instruments: 9/10
The perfect choice of synths give it a mysty feel. But the song is extremely "bassy". This is not a bad thing, it mostly relates to the fact that i think this song would of gone better as a Drum and Bass. The rythme in this song is not compex enough though. This is barely noticable but I think that it could have used more then a simple "kick" maybe adding some more drums in more areas would of helped. but this does not change much so it is completely up to you.

NOTES: this song would be awesome for a music video! And i think it deserves to be in the top 5 of the week. I think you have the potential to be one of newgrounds best so you got my vote. And i'l try mentionning you on some sites or something. Youve got a real talent there! about time you make yourself known.

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sumguy720 responds:

Thanks a lot for your vote of confidence! I have always had a hard time mastering my percussion. I really will work on that next time.
I'm glad you like all the stuff in here though. I put a lot of time into mixing and then balancing the soundspace between all the synths. I would have been happy to get top five, but I think I'll have to wait a week or two. Maybe in the mean time I'll see what I can do about improving those drum lines.

Also a pre-emptive thank you for mentioning me elsewhere, I need all the publicity I can get!

Anyway, thanks for the review. I'll see what I can do with this after I get all my work done that I've been putting off.

[Illusions [Pich]]

pretty catchy

it's good but pretty repetitive even for a loop. Kick could use a little more punch to it. but besides that not bad. xP

pichuscute0 responds:

How is it repetitive? Lol. The kick culd use a little more punch, though, I guess.

Thanks for reviewing. :)

[!~[Star Moan]~!]

Not really sure about this one.

We'll its been a long time since my last review, but im back for more. hopefuly i havnt gone rusty.
Yeah, has i was saying, im not sure about this one. its good but there seems to be some flaws here and there. perhaps it will need some revising. so im here to give you some hints. First of all, i dont know about you but for me, the title seems a little sugestive. But besides that, i think it fits the song fairly well.

The Intro: 4/10
This intro really isnt for me. i know this is a house song, and thats why you started opening with the drums. but i just think it doesnt fit the rest of the song. if you open with the drums, you should at least open it with the pad at the same time. the bass that opens at 0:14 is completely off. i dont know what you were trying to do with it at 0:14 but im sure that wasnt it. maybe you should try changing the instrument and see what happens. you should definitly change the beggining because it is a huge flaw in this song.

The Melody: 8.5/10
The melody in this song is my favorite oart. it is definitly the high point. youve probably guessed by now that spacey music is really my style. I love what you did with the pad in this song. great selection of instruments. for the bass too. but for the bass, i think you should put it down a knotch. I'm not to sure but theres something that sounds a bit off and i think its the bass volume. maybe you should get that checked out. I also think you should add a reverb effect in certain points of the song to add to the spacey effect. but that is up to you.

The Conclusion: 7/10
A classic house ending. its OK but theres still something that i think you should try doing: at the end, putin an reverb overload for the drums for the last 2 seconds that there on.

//KNOWLEDGE TO THE ARTISTS//
NOTE: liked my review? check out my music!!!! xD

MmmCake responds:

thanks again Simon!! :D:D

[xKore - Lost In Translation]

Yeah i never herd of you before either!

This song really sets me back! It's a reminder that it's the little things that make songs so great. I have to say, this is now one of my favorite if not my favorite song ever. xKore, you should seriously think about selling your music because youve got a real skill going for you. Nice choice of title! seriously the title is the only reason i chose this song! i thought it soundid kind of funny. But then i realised it was right on target. the title truly defines the song.

The Intro: 10/10
Nice liberation style at the beggining, building up by stage, constantly teasing by staying on the same 2 notes with the bass, and then, when the vocals kick in, showing your real colours. The opening in this song is truly professionnal. taking your time in this one really paid off!

Choice of Instruments: 9/10
The bassline sends waves of goose bumps through my body. Especialy at the beggining! but for some reason, if you listen clossely, it seems that the bass changes from the opening to the melody. Probably because of some noise issues in the oppening, but it is barely noticable since the bass quickly switches back.
I think the drums would of been beter if they had a little less power in them, but i guess you can't have everything.
the vocals are breathtaking because, first of all, you can't understand what shes saying, wich backs up the title i guess xD and they are short and easy to place anywhere in the song.
But its really all the other effects and ambient synths that make this song so good. Really making this song feel more and more like a dream then a 2003 comedy staring Bill Murray.

Fade Out: 10/10
Ending the same way it starts may seem a bit cheap to some. But in this case, the song needs to keep the same feeling of complexity and subtility as it had in the beggining to really keep its title at the top of my favorit list xP.

Note: yeah this review wont be of any use to you because either you just wont read it, like most insanely awesome NG artists. or you will just concider me like any other fan. but im not... im more of the type of fan who comes and shoots you while your lying in bed next to Yoko Ono. nah thats a bad joke... i just dont want to appear normal, and i normaly dont. oh and if you do read this somehow... id really like to know what program your using! peace out!

xKore responds:

Hey man, I read your review, greatly appreciated dood :)