mutty99's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Ataraxia]

-Official NGUAC 2020 Final Round Review-

The beginning is quite strange: there is some sort of tempo change which i have some doubts on. Still, props to you because that’s a risky choice. I don’t understand why you left an empty gap at 0:12, it kills the rhythm completely…
The rest of the first half of the track from 0:27 lacks a bit of “impact”: maybe you could have put some reverb in the kick and turn it off later on with an automation, or blend it with a proper snare (+ reverb) to make it louder. The second half, on the other hand, starts really well: I particularly liked the way you mixed the bass at 1:57. Here the drop is powerful and solid, making up for what came previously. My only complain afterwards is that you could have used a crash cymbal in the transitions (for example, at 2:30 and 2:37). Despite the criticism, this is a pretty good submission for the final round. Good luck!

Originality: 1.46/2
Composition: 1.56/2
Structure: 1.52/2
Tecnicity: 1.51/2
Impact: 1.65/2
Total: 7.7/10

[Happy people want to dance]

-Official NGUAC 2020 Final Round Review-

I remember how this track was when I first heard it; I think you’ve updated it changing a few things at some point, improving some aspects here and there.
The lack of originality of this submission (Since the same chord pattern repeats itself over and over) gets backed up by the structure, which is pretty good and well written. About the sounds you used, you’ve chosen nice synths and made a good use of the phaser function in the beginning and in the end of the song; they give all together a really pleasant Synthwav-ish sensation, to the point of relaxing the listener quite a bit. Like I already said, this piece could have been better if you’d made some variations in the chord progression; still, good job for making it this far in the competition!

Originality: 1.2/2
Composition: 1.6/2
Structure: 1.77/2
Tecnicity: 1.6/2
Impact: 1.63/2
Total: 7.8/10

retrize responds:

No, I didn't change anything

[Hand In Hand- NGUAC 2020 Final Round Submission]

-Official NGUAC 2020 Final Round Review-

Welcome to the Final Round! You’re the first contestant I’m scoring.
Your piece is pretty interesting, not something you see on Newgrounds really often: I really like the direction you decided to go into with your concept, giving some Springteen/countryroad vibes. The guitar is well chosen and mixed, I wonder if it’s real of from a VST; either way, brilliant execution. I like that you updated your track in the meantime as well; beforehand your voice was a little detuned in the beginning, but now the intonation is correct, and that is going to benefit your score a lot!
The instrumentation is solid and blended properly as well, with various and originally blended drums, despite the mix having a little downside; in the chorus sections at 1:09 and 2:44, I think that the vocals are a tiny little downpowered. To be clearer, I struggled to hear the lyrics a bit. Everything else seems more than alright to me: the mastering and balance are spot on, the ending is very well done, and I overall had a good experience with your track. It’s nice to begin scoring with a good note ;)

Originality: 2/2
Composition: 2/2
Structure: 2/2
Tecnicity: 1.7/2
Impact: 2/2
Total: 9.7/10

ConnorHeather responds:

damn! what great feedback thank you! much appreciated! To answer your thoughts, it is real guitar, everything is recorded with live instruments, This one in particular uses no midi.

Again thank you i really appreciate the time you take to go in-depth about the 'how and why' behind the score!

[STARSHIP OMEGA]

Really like the atmosphere =)

[Who Am I? (Character Select)]

Fire fire This is FIRE!

[Cute Devil's Thesis (Bossa Nova)]

LOOOL
It's actually quite nice

[A Dream]

Wow.... this track is so sad. I've pictured my own concept.

The music could adapt well also in a sad death scene: anime style, mc and his soulmate, main douche villain kills soulmate, heart-ripping scene and final goodbyes. That kind of scene, yeah.
Imagine then this music followed by Sheol (Xtrullor feat. Panda Eyes), where the mc gets enveloped by uncontrollable rage. I get shivers only by thinking about it.
Powerful composition.

Everratic responds:

Thank you for the review! I'm glad it had that effect on you.

[Sonic Mania Intro (Vocal Remix) (Sonic Mania)]

You're on Newgrounds!
Btw, this rocks! =)

[Party Dancefloor - Dj-U]

My ears hurt.

[Back on Track Again]

I give this track a 10 with praise and handshake in the "Emotion and concept" category.
The vocals are stunning and cleverly written, and they take Back on Track's melody to its full potential. The tempo has got slower, which is a good thing, and everything is polished to the extreme.
This is the best version of Back on Track i've ever heard!
I'm really glad i've got into Geometry Dash, because without it i'm not sure if i'd have ever came across your page and works such as this.
Stay on track, Base After Base, and Never Let Go the Midnight Sun till the World End!