GrapheneKid's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Spark (VS. 9090 OST)]

Great work! I'm terrible at FNF so I'm sure this track would destroy my fingers but the beat sounds fun nonetheless

MasterHand4444 responds:

This is definitely one of the harder songs on the mod! Its harder remixed version that I'm working on will sure be something LOL...

[Descending / HEAVENBREAK DANCE (Remaster)]

Really cool song! Not sure what the original sounded like for reference but this is really clean and crisp without being overwhelming or looking like a wall of sound.

The song felt like it took a while to really "get going" but the break was really full of energy and it was well-paced by the end without being too repetitive.

The vocals were pretty interesting. I feel like the garbled FX change the melody too much and kind of clash with the instruments. I think a song that has lots of electronic melodies like this one might work better if the vocals are sung in longer, steadier notes so that there is not too much going on at the same time. The verses around 3:32 are my favorite, they feel sermon-like, kind of like heavy metal with the way you delivered them.

Scareev responds:

I'm really grateful for this review! such a long time people don't review my tracks xd, but yesss

Originally, this song was split in 2, so this is why it took a while for the song to start, but when i release it, i will divide them!

I'm glad you find out the vocals intersting, i wasn't that confident about it since my voice is pretty meh, and i've been really thinking about the synths, and how they really conflict with the main vocal melody, maybe i transform them into chords or something like that to harmonize better

And i'm planning for re-do this song in the future, since i recorded the vocals with my computer's mic, since i don't really have a mic lol, but yeah, i'm really really grateful for the review, it helps me so much pointing out what i could fix!

[Ice Temple]

Very cool! The instrument/sample choices really sell the frigid stillness of the environment. It feels almost organic in parts, like a once-lush forest that's been conquered by thick sheets of ice and frost.

JensVide responds:

That sounds like Sweden in winter. Glad you enjoyed!

[Void Joyride (22edo microtonal)]

This track kicks ass. I had to look up what Microtonal is but I think you nailed the balance of something accessible to the average listener while still using non-standard tones and harmonizing them well. The triangle synth definitely sticks out the most to me as being an unusual tone but honestly its kind of endearing. I love the shift halfway in, reminds me of a racing game

Triaam responds:

Thank you for the feedback!!! I'm glad you enjoyed it!

One artist I'd really recommend you to listen to is Sevish on YouTube, he's pretty much the pioneer of electronic microtonal music.

Again, thank you! More to come soon ;)

[daydream]

Very dreamlike. The percussion is very solid throughout and the rhodes loop really helps sell the vibe of this song!

[Fake Boss Fight]

Very cool! I love how you've programmed the brass instruments in this. The song feels very evocative of the Vectorman soundtrack, some very cool House elements in here.

SkittleWaffle responds:

ikr the brass is so catchy! :D

[jamuary 2023 - day 4 - wheres Ed now]

A provocative blend of naturistic and synthetic elements. I wasn't too sure of this but during the third movement at about 1:45 it all comes together. This track feels better than the sum of its parts.

[Scope [Jamuary Day 2]]

Oh man, Quarl sent me here and this track just kicks ass. I'm a sucker for these kinda beats, they evoke a really specific window of time between 1998 and 2001. Love the chords. Love the whole thing. GAH

[Time Bomb [Jamuary Day 4]]

I don't get how you're able to mix these so cleanly. Seriously the percussion just SINGS even when the song gets really busy. The bass drop is really well-done too, it feels like it's just unfolding in front of you or something, best way I can describe it

[hold up mom im making a song for jamuary 2023 are you even paying atention or what wth [JAMUARY 20]

mom i'll be down in a sec i'm reviewing somebody's jamuary song. yea i know, the organ does sound awesome, i'll tell them. now can you please go away i'm doing important music reviewer business UGH