PainasaurusRex's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cannon Ball (8 bit)]

My Opinion

Hmm, the lay out of the song is good, but I feel like the lead that starts 0:13 is out of place, it's like, "HEY, I'M RIGHT HERE, AND I'M NOT CONCERNED WITH THE OTHER PARTS THAT PLAYING UNDER ME." Which is good and bad, because it's great for the chorus, but it just doesn't fit in during the other parts. Though I might be biased because pitch bent sounds were always weird sounding to me ^_^" However, I like the drums, they're well done and fit well. Though I honestly think the best part of the song is the chorus everything else is just okay. Also, ending, very disappoint, either make it loop or make it end, not both. Anyway, good work, I know working with 8-bit can be hard especially to get everything to sound good and unique. But I don't want to discourage you cause chiptune is great. So keep at it, cause you have talent :D (Sorry if I sound condescending)

[Winter at the Castle]

Not sure why

But it sounds really pitchy. Can't tell if headphones or song, but it's such a good song I don't really mind. But some parts it's just like nails on a chalkboard. So perhaps some mastering on the higher pitch parts, especially the bells. Like I said though, good song :D

Bosa responds:

You may be right. I don't know if it's a mastering issue or not. It sounds perfect coming from my computer speakers, but you may have a different volume adjustment than me.

[Moonlit Shore]

The guy below me

Was pretty accurate, the song instrumentation could have used some work, but I really liked the drums so >P. I thought it was a cool song, with interesting elements, but the instrumentation could use some work, other then that it was fantastic :D.

[CorePlayerz - The One]

Intro, way to loud

That first noise sound that drops, is too loud on the start, bring down the starting volume, and it'll be fine. I like it though. The drums seem to drop too often near the beginning when you should be getting the beat set. You can put them quietly or on a weird beat or something, but you bring them in, then take them away, then bring them in, then take them away. Just leave them in a bit more. At 2:10 you drop the drums again, which would make it very hard to dance to consistently. Cause it seems like every 30 secs you take them out for 4 measures. Just let 'em ride or through in break beats if you want to keep it fresh. Also, more bass lol. Though what I've said sounds bleak, you have a good song, just needs a little variations and to keep the drums in longer >_<

RasmusiBoy responds:

Thanks for comment!

[[Maggzunz]]

I hear

The drum is total out of FL Studios amirite? It sounds like the Dance packs Clubkick. Not a bad thing at all, I use it all the time. I just recognize it. Anyway, the melody is cool and stays interesting even repeated. The build up and false drops are cool and a nice effect. The drop at 2:11 was fucking awesome I loved it. Could be a little more intense, not sure how :/ just something feels like its missing, just something. But everything is fucking awesome, and stays awesome. The drums are a little repetitive, throw in a break beat every so many measures and it'll be great.

The-Cockenator responds:

haha Thank you :D and yea its Fl studios to the max haha and no its not Dance pack its Vengence annd all the sounds in the song are made with Harmless :D and keep checkin

[Destiny - SG]

My Opinion

I feel like the drums are a little overpowering in the beginning, you could filter them, do a low pass/high pass, w/e. It would bring out the melody a bit more. The synths are fun, and upbeat, though a little flat, they feel like one texture rather multifaceted and interesting. Same with the bass, it's very simple. However, I'd like to praise you highly for your melody, it's really good, though the counter-melody could use a little work, it doesn't fit very well at certain parts, too slow, it detracts from the energy of the song. I like the counter melody seperately, it sounds great, but when it's played under the melody it just drags it. Make it a little more upbeat when you play it under the melody and I think it'll be great. This song has a ton of potential, great melodies, good breaks, the drums are good and stay interesting which is unusual for the genre. I really like the piece, it just needs some work on the synths and the counter-melody should be more upbeat when it's countering the melody.

SKILLZmakeKILLZ responds:

thanks for the in depth review.
appreciated but disappointing at the same time. :/

[AuruxBlu - You Complete]

You were sick

For a month? That must've sucked. At about 50 seconds a melody started up, but it was far to quiet, I could barely hear it over the bass. The piano also needs to be louder. It all sort of just melded together with no clear melody, it was just hard to hear and disfocused. I personally didn't like it, I'd prefer if you brought one melody to the front, and then pushed it back, and brought in the other one. At 2:40 it got good though, I really like the melody here. Your synths sound good. I love your build ups, way better then whatever it is I do. The little 8-bit sounding sound that gets louder, fantastic. I love the wood block sound that keeps the constant beat, though the melody feels a little repetitive at times, just a little, I like the variations in it, but some times the melody seems to drag on, rather then push the song. Good ending, liked it :D

AuruxBlu responds:

For a month? That must've sucked. At about 50 seconds a melody started up, but it was far to quiet, I could barely hear it over the bass. The piano also needs to be louder. It all sort of just melded together with no clear melody, it was just hard to hear and disfocused. I personally didn't like it, I'd prefer if you brought one melody to the front, and then pushed it back, and brought in the other one.

I wasn't sick but depressed so I worked on it on and off. I didn't want the first melody to over power the piano so I kept it softer then the other synths. Vice versa on the piano, I didn't want it to over power the rest of the song.
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Your synths sound good. I love your build ups, way better then whatever it is I do. The little 8-bit sounding sound that gets louder, fantastic. I love the wood block sound that keeps the constant beat, though the melody feels a little repetitive at times, just a little, I like the variations in it, but some times the melody seems to drag on, rather then push the song. Good ending, liked it :D

Thanks :). I didn't let the second melody fade out too quickly because I didn't want to make it feel as if I was rushing it. All in all I glad you liked it.

[Nameless too ver 1.2]

Pretty good :D

Needs more variation on the main melody, but I really like it. It's a a little slow is my only comment, maybe it's the tempo, maybe it's not. I like it overall though. Good stuff :D

[Running Across the Sky]

Sup bro

I felt like there was too many drastic switches with very little similar between them. To be exact on where :50. I like it though dark and bright at the same time. Sick song.

OpenLight responds:

Thanks. I tried to keep it as similar as possible, but I always do drastic switches. That's how I write music haha.