mechanoid-9's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[DJ Comet-Crackhead]

Ergh

Dude this song is sick XD XD My ears are thinking about making a petition... I like the melody though.

[_-={A Warm Storm in Avalon}=-_]

Not what I expected

The moment I saw the title I went WOAAAAAAAOOOOOW!!!!!!!!! because the original is my favourite of yours (and perhaps my favourite song OF ALL). But this is not what I expected. The beginning bears no resemblance to the original. Then the first main theme comes in and turns into a huge piece of epicness. Actually that is the only theme that I can properly recognize from the original. After that it's a different song again. It's very very nice, very epic, but you remixed it so well it became a completely different song. Of course it gets my dl and five, but the original remains my favourite. Btw I could picture this in the same 'perfect rpg'. Something like this: the original would be under a cutscene describing the land, and this one would be when the plot starts being told. With visuals only, mind you, no speech. Something like the intro of FF 12, a serene peaceful part and an actiony part.
P.S.: Have you checked out my reviews on your other account? There is just 2 yet but I might do more:)

MaestroRage responds:

the original is a favorite song of mine too. I may have already told you this, but that song is largely influenced from that river sound you hear throughout the entire piece. I listened to it for i'd say an hour or so, and gently a melody presented itself from the gurgling river.

It was a very peaceful day as well... I often wish I could replicate that feeling at will, I suppose if that were possible, I would not cherish them the way I do now.

I love the intro for FF12, a great game that!

Also which other account Skragga? Segments? I don't believe I have seen them. I will check that account right away! Respond if so. Thank you for this review, i'm glad you liked it!

[Violent Syndrome--_--(1:59)]

Not too bad :P

That intro is just freakin awesome! It's very VGish but that makes it even more original. But I have to say that is the best part of the song, you could have brought back the melody later on but with the fast drums. The other melodies are also interesting, but not as good as that. I also like the greeazy bass. You should make more stuff in this style. Dled.

Check out my stuff plz if ya have time.

[_-={Sunset Requiem}=-_]

Really nice

It really sounds like a final moments/farewell theme. But I think it also could be used for a new beginning type of cutscene.
The melody of the xylophones is simply brilliant, of that ment-to-be-like-this kind. The first appearance of that is the best part. Too bad that the violins kinda suppress it the second time.
Now the technical stuff. The quality of the violins is horrible. It doesn't sound too serious when I listen to it on the portal but it becomes very bad on my mp3 player. I suppose you got the bitrate way too low. I see no good reason for that either, the size is way below the limit. I think if you put it three levels higher it would still fit. Despite that it's still great. Dl+5.

P.s. check out my new stuff plz if ya have time. I recently made a song which actually sounds like decent classical, titled When All Things End. I'd quite like your opinion on it.

MaestroRage responds:

interesting. I thought I had exported this on 128 kbs, which is the average of all the songs. Perhaps I did not equalize them properly?

I'll have to see what that file again, I don't rightly hear a difference via portal or after download, though you are not the first to comment on those strings.

I will check out your song soon I promise :). Thank you for the review Skragga, I am glad you liked it ^^

[_-=[The Maestro's Requiem]=-_]

Awsum

This song is just grand. Though it's not quite fit for a last song I guess. It sounds rather like the beginning of something. Very epic, powerful and full of movement. It would be perfect for the menu of an rpg. I could imagine this playing while there is a mix of fight scenes in the background. Or during a short but grandiose intro or trailer. Technical issues: muffled n quiet again, but nothing serious. Dl n five.

[In a land of War and Hatred]

Wrong title IMO

War certainly, but I can't feel any hatred in this. I see brave, young warriors, eager to defend their homeland. Definitely a happy battle theme full of hope. The flutes add a lot to that feeling. As for the technical part, there are not many problems. It's kinda muffled so I'll give 8 to clarity, and, as many of your songs, it's too quiet. And it could be just a bit longer. That's all for now. Fived n dled ages ago of course.

[Techno Cathedral]

Not bad!

I guess this should go rather to techno cause it has more techno in it than classical. The melody is just great! I also like the sound of the organs. The violins could have more reverb, but maybe it's just me who always puts tons of reverb on them. This song could get very very nice with a little more content, like some sound effects and transitions. It could also be longer. But even like this it rocks. Eh, why not five it? I'll five it!

[_-={The Journey}=-_]

Finally another jaw-dropper

I can see that recently you have been on a roll and pouring out songs at an industry rate, which is quite impressive, because classical songs are not quite the ones that one can put together in a couple of hours, I guess. All your work is very nice and professional, but these recent songs haven't been anything special. Don't get me wrong, they're great, only I didn't feel that 'wow-what-a-damn-beautiful/epic-song-must-download-it-inst
antly' feeling, which I felt with a lot of your older work. But there are exceptions, Sunset Requiem for one (I'll probably review that too)and now this. This one is finally something very original. It starts quiet, nothing special, but then those awesome violins(?) come in, and I can feel that something big is coming. Then the first big drums part makes my jaw drop. That is the best part of the song, from 1:14 to 1:36, the melody is very original and oriental, you could have repeated it at least once. It makes me imagine riding on the back of some HUGE creature, the landscape flying past below... very moving and awe-inspiring. The rest of the song is also great, but this is definitely the peak point. The drums are great btw, though they suppress the melody a bit, but it's nothing serious. The song could have been longer (a lot of your songs could). But even this way I love it very much.
Other reviews coming up, if I can force myself to do it... I'm very busy with being lazy, you know;) and I'll probably review some of the songs on your MaestroSorrow account, too.

MaestroRage responds:

you know, you're right. I felt that these songs i've been making recently havn't been standing apart too much. This piece was largely a learning piece, and full of experimenting.

The percussion smashes were really hard to figure out how to do, and ended up being a huge blend of 20-25 different sounds. Which became insanely loud, and difficult to equalize and master properly. I failed in that aspect but hey, it wasn't that bad.

I'm glad you liked this piece Skragga. I have been having somewhat dry spell lately, maybe I should just take a small vacation. Thank you for the review ^^.

[_-{A Warm Wind in Avalon}]

Simply the best

I'll review this one first because this is my favourite of your songs. This is your BEST SONG EVER. It's simply incredible, I can hardly find suitable words for it. So peaceful, so soothing... and yet grandiose and epic. It makes me want to look at the sky and imagine undescribably beautiful landscapes, warriors in golden armor, huge white-towered cities, all glinting in the sunshine... If the perfect rpg was made, this would have to be in it. Everytime I listen to it it hits me like a freight train. Shockingly wonderful.
There, a vague description of my thoughts. I really mean it, every single word. Salutations to your skills, Maestro. Other reviews coming up too.

MaestroRage responds:

I like this piece a lot too. To be honest this melody came to me after listening to the river sound for about half an hour. I love landscape induced imagery, because they fill me with such a strange and peaceful feeling.

Your imagery suits the piece well, and I appreciated living in it for a while.

I'm glad you like this piece, thank you for the review ^^.

[Fasttrack]

Soft hardcore o.O

The intro is annoying but it gets better when the beat starts, that fast synth is also nice. The melody is surprisingly catchy, it's stuck in my ears now... The instruments are again unusual but good. And again transitions would have added a lot to it.

amilicious responds:

Thank you! I will take your advice!

-Ami