TheMightyApple's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Embark Dubstep VIP]

Hi there! :) I review/criticize tracks on the audio portal in three categories:
- Composition (Melody, chord progression, intervals, etc.)
- Mixing (Technical part, volume, frequency balance, etc.)
- Feeling (Basically what I feel while listening)
Remember, this is all my personal opinion ;) I listen with a Sennheiser 650 HD headphone.
I apologize in advanced for my English :D

Composition:
Cool melody lines. Like the bassline when the „drop” comes in. Its a little variation on the intro and it kicks in really well. Nice :)

Mixing:
My compliments on the diversity of the percussion of the beat. It fills the track but doesn’t drive you crazy even when its really much ^^. The kick and snare are both polished really well, although the snare could have a little bit more body in my opinion. A boost around 150 Hz would do it. Another I thing I would say: Give the track way more sub. The bassline is sound is aggressive and awesome, but the doesn’t fill the track in the sub section. I think if you would put a sub layer into the track, it would give even more power!

Feeling:
I like this song. It gives me a happy feeling for some reason. Although I have to say: It didn’t give me a special feeling. This is not a bad thing, but I have the feeling I heard this already. Not that you did remake another song, or stole something, but you used similar sounds of other dubstep tracks. Again: This isn’t a bad thing, just something I noticed.

Overall opinion: Great track! Keep up the great work ;)
Rating: 4 stars

KSBeats responds:

I'm actually going try applying these changes now lol, It does sound better
Thank you!

[Project Identity]

Composition:
Very beautiful, threatening, overwhelming… It is amazing! I’ve got little to say about the composition. It sounds like you did put a lot of work into. I can’t believe this doesn’t have more views! This deserves more views!!!

Mixing:
The mix is pretty good. It sounds really big and open and not dry at all. The drums are really pushing through, and thats something I really like. It gives power to the track. The only thing I can mention is that sometimes when it gets heavy, some of the little strings/mallet sounds fade away in the mix. But I have to say, this kind of cinematic songs are a bitch to mix. So many sounds and melodies, it’s rough. You did it pretty good though :).

Feeling:
I really love this track. It reminds me of the movie Inception, and I really digged the music in that movie. It brings you to another place, would be perfect for a movie! Become the new Hans Zimmer! :D

Overall opinion: Favorited for sure!!!
Rating: 4,5 stars

[Tribal Heart - Timeline]

Hi there! :) I review/criticize tracks on the audio portal in three categories:
- Composition (Melody, chord progression, intervals, etc.)
- Mixing (Technical part, volume, frequency balance, etc.)
- Feeling (Basically what I feel while listening)
Remember, this is all my personal opinion ;) I listen with a Sennheiser 650 HD headphone.
I apologize in advanced for my English :D

Composition:
AMAZING. I definitely like the melody lines the most. They match perfect with the chords and bass, they are catchy… Like them very very very much. Nothing to notice really, just love it :)

Mixing:
These kind of tracks are really hard to mix. You used many sounds and with a song that heavily produced it gets tricky. I have to say I don’t dislike it, but I notice it isn’t perfect (or in my opinion, finished). The main problem is that I am missing the aggressive sub layer. At 1:30 the bass sound changes in it becomes way more of a subby bass, and those frequencies give the feeling of „Fuck yeah!”. In the other dance parts I am missing that feeling, while the other synths and melody lines are fucking awesome. They need a sub to stand on :)

Feeling:
I’ve got to say: you got fucking talent. The track has a lot of detail, is very interesting to listen to and you can hear you did put a lot of work into this song. Still, I am here to criticize, and maybe to help you. :) This maybe sound weird, but I am missing the „balls” of the track. the real feeling of „oh fuuuuccckkk yeeeaaah”. In my opinion, this track is to polished. All the synths are not to bright, not to low and it all fits good together. And I am not saying thats wrong, but I am missing a little bit of power/aggression. Example: If this track would be perfectly mixed and you would play it in a club, people will smile and nod there head on the ritme. With more power, the crowd would go wild and start a massive mosh pit :) Try to play around with little overdrives and distortion to boost up your track. But this is also a matter of taste of course :)

Overall opinion: I love it! Keep writing and producing ;)
Rating: 4 stars

BlackACE321 responds:

Thanks a lot, means to me, I will highpass all the instruments and give it some sort of sub bass :3

Have a nice day :)

[CHEEZY R&B]

Hi there! :) I review/criticize tracks on the audio portal in three categories:
- Mixing (Technical part, volume, frequency balance, etc.)
- Composition (Melody, chord progression, intervals, etc.)
- Feeling (Basically what I feel while listening)
Remember, this is all my personal opinion ;) I listen with a Sennheiser 650 HD headphone.
I apologize in advanced for my English :D

Mixing:
I like the mix! It feels kind of imperfect, and thats what I like about it. It sounds old school and it sounds cool. Especially the kick & snare. The only thing I can mention is something about the spring reverb effect on the hi-hat. It can get a little bit annoying after a while, maybe turn it down a little bit (but this is also a matter of taste).

Composition:
The piano line is freaking catchy. The chord progression is quite simple but very effective. The bassline is doing it’s own thing, but because it’s mixed in very well it doesn’t bother me at all. I love how the piano comes in at 1:43. The open ending with your chord progression is also nice. I love it :)

Feeling:
I have said it already: It feels old school and I love that. The hole song feels laid-back. This track is going into my „chill vibe” playlist.

Overall opinion: Damn nice. Favorited and followed ;)
Rating: 4,5 stars

phosphorusprocedure responds:

Thanks, dude! I'm digging this new format you got going for your reviews.

Track is nearly 5.5 years old. Happy it still kinda held up.

[Cat-Sidhe Parade!!]

Hi there! :) I review/criticize tracks on the audio portal in three categories:
- Mixing (Technical part, volume, frequency balance, etc.)
- Composition (Melody, chord progression, intervals, etc.)
- Feeling (Basically what I feel while listening)
Remember, this is all my personal opinion ;) I listen with a Sennheiser 650 HD headphone.
I apologize in advanced for my English :D

Mixing:
In my opinion, this song needs a little bit more mixing. I think this tracks supposed to sound trancy/punchy, and then it is missing the volume of the kick & snare. The snare especially is almost unnoticeable. The kick and the bass are also on the same frequencies, and the results are that the sub section becomes a bit burry / indefinable. Maybe you can look up some mixing tutorials on kick & bass, there is a lot out there on youtube. It would really boost up your track :) Besides that, your track sounds big open and well done with delays & reverbs.

Composition:
Nice melody lines and my compliments on the harmonics. They are pleasant to listen to related with the sounds you chose. Still I have to say, look out that you don’t make it to crowed with synths. But this is also my opinion and a matter of taste :). Awesome chord modulation at 2:28!

Feeling:
This would fit in for a platformer. It gives a active feeling.

Overall opinion: You got the talent!! The song composition is very good, but it lacks the decent skill of mixing. Work on your mixing techniques and it will get a lot better. I look forward for a second version of his song ;)
Rating: 3,5 stars

bluebooblue responds:

Thank you so much Mighty Apple!! I really appreciate your review and opinion :') This track is 3 years old so I know what you mean here! haha I still need to work in the mixing part for my new tracks but I really miss making music like this, maybe I'll remake this track from zero! Thanks again, your english is great!

[Ga'Reth The Destroyer]

Hi there! :) I review/criticize tracks on the audio portal in three categories:
- Mixing (Technical part, volume, frequency balance, etc.)
- Composition (Melody, chord progression, intervals, etc.)
- Feeling (Basically what I feel while listening)
Remember, this is all my personal opinion ;) I listen with a Sennheiser 650 HD headphone.
I apologize in advanced for my English :D

Mixing:
Overall nicely done :) The synths are mixed quite well together. You can hear every sound and melody line. The stereo image is nice, it balances out the track. The only thing I can mention is the beat. In my opinion, the sound of the snare doesn’t punch through the bassline / other sounds of the track. That is really a shame, because it would give the track even more power! Try to gain it up and boost around 150-180 Hz.

Composition:
AWSOME. It’s weird, it’s creepy and very big. Even when you hear 3 melody lines together, everything fits. I’m impressed :)

Feeling:
I assume it boss fight music because of the title. This gives me the feeling of a boss fight ^^ To me it gives the feeling of „danger is coming!”, because it’s kind of creepy and aggressive music. I can totally see this in a video game ;) The only thing that bothers me that it cuts of at the end, I look forward to the full version of this track ^^

Overal opinion: Awsome track ^^
Rating: 4 stars

JimPMusic responds:

Thanks for your review. I appreciate you going so in depth with it.

I'm just curious of what made you see this as an unfinished track. My intention was to make the different elements rise until it all collapsed on itself and started the loop again. Could you explain a bit more why you think that didn't work?

Thanks again anyway. It's good to get some food for thought when it comes to your own music! :)

[Wind Valley]

Hi there! :) I review/criticize tracks on the audio portal in three categories:
- Mixing (Technical part, volume, frequency balance, etc.)
- Composition (Melody, chord progression, intervals, etc.)
- Feeling (Basically what I feel while listening)
Remember, this is all my personal opinion ;) I listen with a Sennheiser 650 HD headphone.
I apologize in advanced for my English :D

Mixing:
Nice job on the reverb. It sounds big and open :) Maybe you can play around with the stereo image. All the sounds are centered in the middle, and I could get a little more interesting if you play around with the panning. But overall, the mix is nice :)

Composition:
The progression is kind of simple, but the melody’s and the harmonics you use are kind of weird and unexpected. Sometimes the melody and piano lines are a bit close, dissonance, but it still remains pleasant.

Feeling:
In my opinion this would fit great for a mid-evil/fantasy game. Still, I have something to notice about the sounds you are using. They sound kind of midi, no real dynamic. And the ritme of the piano is straight on the beat, no alternation. It sounds like it has been made on the computer, while it are real instruments that are supposed to be played by people, and people aren’t perfect like a computer ;) Tip: Try to play around with midi-grooves, velocity and gain automation. This would give the track even more magic ^^

Overall opinion: Like it :) Keep up the good work!
Rating: 4 stars.

balancedbirds responds:

THANKS!
In fact,I didn't know how to adjust the pan with Caustic at that time...Now I understand it.However,the music is just a mess. XD
About coposition,the advice is professional and helpful.I'll make the melody better.
You can get this feelling is because I couldn't use automation at that time(It means that I didn't make full use of Caustic)...
Besides,Caustic can't change music's BPM...

Your advice is useful and professional.Thank you so much^o^