MeteorManMike's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dim Lit Rooms {Frozen)]

Rave party in an overlarge room

Sounds like a crazy dance party in a cathedral. The reverb is a little over the top, especially with the drums at the beginning. This music is more suited to a packed room with flashing lights, and right now it sounds too hollow.

Seems a little dissonant at times, where the background suddenly shifts from major to minor key with little warning and then right back again. If you could get the rest of the parts to follow the key dynamics it would probably sound better. Could also just be me.

So, turn down the reverb, play with the harmony lines and it'll sound awesome.

M3 of the Review Request Club

lazy-dave responds:

I agree with you on the reverb and it will be changed. I know what parts your talking about with the transitions, one is intentional the other is just there kinda lol. I shall try making the transitions a little smoother too. Thanks for the review and feedback!

[[dB] See You on the Other Side]

Cool!

I really like the panning guitar at the beginning, does a good job of leading up to the drum section at 0:30. Kind of gives a weird feeling, like you know that something more intense is coming, but you don't know when.

This piece could use some more parts. A few harmonic instruments, a stronger bassline and this would be perfect. Just feels a little empty. But as you said, it's "Nothing Much", so for nothing much, this is really good.

Overall nice job, and I'm looking forward to the extended version!

M3 of the Review Request Club

Decibel responds:

Yes.

Thanks a lot for the review, I appreciate the input, as for the rest of everyone, I'm not answering with large responses because I'm on my mobile.

Thanks :)

[Farewell To The Tower]

Nicely done.

Your instrument choice is spot on, and you really convey the sense of an ancient, crumbling old tower. A few chords are a bit off, but otherwise it's a really good piece. Maybe good for RPG background music. Keep up the good work!

ThePrice responds:

Thank you for your review! It means a lot!

[Tethersong]

Voices are a bit painful

The band is pretty good, I like your drums and guitar, especially the riff at 2:45. The main melody is good, could use a few more parts. Of course, if this was a live performance you'd be limited by the number of members.

No offense, but the singing is kind of weak, often out of key at times. Lyrics don't make much sense either, that might just be me :P

I'm curious about the title, not quite sure how it relates to the piece.

Decent job, just work on the singing a little :)

8/10 4/5

Sawdust responds:

thanks a lot!

[Peace of a Foreign Oasis]

Very peaceful, could be more to it

Your use of gentle flute/oboe goes very well with the acoustic guitar. I imagine sitting in an ornamental pond in Japan with this playing in the background. You could possibly use some more/different instruments around 0:36, it gets a little repetitive.
Overall, great job, keep up the good work.
9/10 4/5

CheckeredZebra responds:

Thank you for the review :D I couldn't figure out what instruments to use at where you're talking about, should've gone with my gut and changed it anyway, ha. XD

Anyhow, thanks again. Always great to see an insightful review :3

[teenage kid playing guita]

Whoa.

I was listening to some of your older tracks, and I have to say, you've improved greatly. Was this digital or recorded? Either way, I love the intricacy of the lead guitar. The bassline is great too, kind of keeps the pace for the whole song. The drums are a tad repetitive, but I'm not one to criticize that. I'm still just learning. Seriously, good job.

Sawdust responds:

Haha, thanks man. This is just recorded. But it's good to see such a simple improv track could be enjoyed by anyone! :D

[Dwarven Weaponsmith (DEMO)]

Awesome stuff

I really like the strings and drums. The looping could be better. What programs do you use?

SerenityDivide responds:

Thanks for the awesome feedback MeteroManMike! My DAW of choice is FL Studio 10.

[-Legend-]

This is what I want to make someday.

The orchestra is absolutely perfect. I suffer from a distinct lack of instruments, knowledge and talent. I don't have the stamina to make anything longer than about 1:30. This is one of the best orchestral pieces I've heard on NG.
Almost sounds like something out of Pirates of the Caribbean near the beginning. Awesome job, and keep it up.
10/10 5/5

Step responds:

Wow, thanks! There are far better orchestral submissions than this one, but I'm glad you like it!

The use of many different instruments and the ability to make long songs comes with practice. I've been making music for around 2 years and a half now, and I have some great VST's like East/West Symphonic Orchestra which really helps me achieve that full sound of an orchestra. So basically don't think you're bad at making music because you just need to make it long enough to unleash your potential :).

Thanks again for the supportive review.

[Magitek Factory FFVI]

Awesome take on a classic song

I'm loving the mechanical sounds. I'd like to get my hands on some sfx like that for some work of my own.

Realmguys responds:

Thanks, I'm very glad that you liked it. Those sounds are straight from yamahas 2004 line of drum samples.