Spadezer's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Two]

Man, I'm scared for going into round two. I know I'm not going against you but dang.

You really hit a sweet spot with the chorus at 02:24. The bass is kicking, your percussion is good and simple. And the build up to that point is pretty decent. It seems like you have tons of reverb on the high end though. It gives it a light and airy feeling, but I almost feel like my mind is getting attacked with constant high frequencies. That's generally for the whole song and not just the chorus.

Pretty sweet though. I don't how good my judgement is today though. I'm not in the best listening mood, but I hope I still can give some good feedback for you. And since a 0-10 scale is a bit more accurate and makes more sense than a 5 star scale, I would say that this seems like a 8.6 out of 10.

Good work.
-Spadezer-

[All Gone (WiP)]

I'm like "wow this song is repetitive." Then after returning to the tab this is on I realize that it's looped. I like it. It's fun and I kind of needed this since I had a car crash today so more props to ya. The chord progression is good and you make a really good atmosphere with the synths you're using and how you control them.
I think it could use a little more bass as I'm listening to it right now.
Now I got to listen to something before this plays in my head for the rest of the day.

Be awesome, be more awesome, and repeat.
-Spadezer-

D-Chain responds:

Thanks spadezer! i needed this. badly.

[The Spider Machine]

Since it's a WIP, I'll attempt a thorough review (I'm still stuck in NGADM contest mode).

So Cool! Makes me think that this could be a thowback version of Star Fox and Andross isn't a monkey. Or a really cool Dishonored level. All the creepy and brutal instruments make it spectacular, especially the low brass / strings 00:51. The tune definitely is an earworm tune. Most likely will be singing it in my head afterwards. But it's cool. I just want to walk around like *boom boom boom*. Your composition is up there by the least. The creepy notes you use make this all just pop. The only complaint I have since I'm on this note is that the percussion feels like it needs to be more complex between 01:07-01:23. I feel like the timing is off in the drums ever so slightly, right around 01:11 I think. Don't get me wrong though, what you're doing with the percussion everywhere else is spot on I think. I like the key change that you fade out with though.

Short recap:
Awesome
Love it
Would love to hear and download the full version.
Oh, I forgot! The organ and chimes are sweet.

I'd also like to know what you're using for the orchestra.

Respect
-Spadezer-

cazok responds:

Wow thanks! Really appreciate it :)
A mix between brutal, weird and epic was definitely what I was aiming for. I know what you mean about the percussion, and I gotta admit that my playing was a bit off there. I play everything by hand on a keyboard and record it on a multitrack recorder, it's a pretty old fashioned system really (f.ex when you're done with a song you have to burn out a CD to get it to the computer :P). Sometimes I make mistakes or play a bit out of time... I try to avoid it though.

Thanks a bunch for the review!
-Cazok-

[i believe]

It's good to see that you made it on to the next round. I don't think I'll get the chance to directly compete against you (I don't know why but I decided to make you my benchmark for my first trip in a NGADM contest).

All that aside, I'm really glad to hear this. The first half of this is just an excellent display of your ability to make beautiful atmospheres, and then the song really just blossoms at 03:30. It's really cool how you take a synth that sounds like it isn't meant to be soothing but you make it turn it around and make the piece sublime.

Be awesome, be more awesome, and repeat.
And good luck
-Spadezer-

johnfn responds:

Thanks Spadezer! I really enjoy your entries too, they use standard instruments in really unexpected and nonstandard ways.

I'm glad you liked it! Gonna go attempt to be more awesome now.

[Punchy Punch]

I hope that when you win in round two it's because you demolished me with music like this.

You get another fan for that.
-Spadezer-

garlagan responds:

don't be silly. Your submission's retro style actually blew me away entirely! this is gonna be fun!

[Mirror]

I think it screams for vocals. It's pretty and I'd imagine that vocals would make this wonderful.

[Reset]

... Wow.

Favorited, downloaded, and you now have a new fan.

Respect

-Spadezer

Shanath responds:

Thank you, sir!

[Swan Lullaby]

*Sighs* All of the good feelings.
It's like a combination of Wind Waker only on Ocarina of Time for the 64. I feel like the song needed some background pads or some soft strings in the first half of the song. I feel like the tuba could have some reverb to make it seem more authentic.
Oh the good feels. You've gained another fan

Chemiqals responds:

Oh wow, thanks for pointing that out! I actually did have some reverb on the Tuba, but I accidentally left the effect off when I exported it! I re-uploaded it with the reverb back in place! (Though you might have to clear your cache to actually hear the changes). I'm so glad you enjoyed it though and I'm happy to have you as a new fan! =)

[Ira de Deus Mechanicus]

What I like the most about this is that it seems like you have it so loud that it's either clipping or washing itself out in some of the low frequencies, but you make it work like the music is supposed to be that way. This is pretty sweet, not gonna lie.

Be awesome, be more awesome, and repeat.
-Spadezer-