WritersBlock's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Falling Farther (Trance Remix)]

Cool

I love the piano, synths are cool, percussion is fitting. Ooh, sexy synth coming in at 4:00.
Have to agree about the repetitive-ness of it. I would suggest making it a bit shorter if you don't want to spend more time keeping it diverse. It's not too bad though, just a little repetitive, it IS trance, so a little is ok.
Good job.
I'll give you a 5/5 for that and a cookie, enjoy!

Karco responds:

I COULD make it shorter, but not by too much - a minute, tops. :\ Not enough to clear the issue of diversity. And I'm tired enough of working on this one, so I won't bother. XD

Thanks for the high ratings and the review! Glad you liked it! :)

[Poseidon rush]

FL presets!

The samples don't sound all that nice together. Choir sounds annoying how it's always cutting off. The effects and drums really have to go, it's all very cheesy sounding. Atleast try the sytrus presets or something a little more danceable. It might be ok if you use some more original sounds, maybe some good synth VSTs. Start exploring new sounds in FL, edit them, mix around the effects a bit, but please don't use the samples, they really don't do justice to the budding musician. When I was starting out with FL, that's kinda what I did, but once you look around, read a few tuts, you'll know how to get some real fresh sounds out of your music. I'm not saying I'm pro at FL, that's certainly not the case, just that there is a lot to learn about FL.
Good luck refining your sound. And don't take this review too harsh, experiment and practice is the key to improvement, and eventually, success!

SonicJ responds:

I never take a review the wrong way. This is Constructive criticism for me, and I take it to the heart.
As long as it's not what I got for another song "What is society coming to?" And got a 1/10. THats not helpful. I liked the cheesy sounding effects and drums ._. could you perhaps give me a link so some Fl studio tutorials? And thanks for the helpfull review :)

["Above The Clouds" F-777]

Oh man, I love your stuff.

Another amazing song. Flawless... 10/10 and 5/5. It deserves nothing less.

Also, audio review no. 100!

F-777 responds:

Wow awesome thanks =D.

[Rig - 3:34]

Must have been some 2 months.

I like how you got the sound of my numerous clocks and dishwasher, and computer hum into this piece. I think there's also a hint of television?
Great idea. Wish I could've beaten ya to it...

Rig responds:

That television buzz was actually a sample of me yelling "NAIVE!" and played back really fast. Glad you noticed - it doesn't really sit high up in the piece. Good job.
Thanks for the review!

[Rig - Stardust Backwards]

lol

just... lol.

10/10 for the lulz.
Best backwards song I ever heard.

Rig responds:

Yeah, it sounds cool forwards AND backwards! :)

["Rain Trance" F-777]

Awesome

Synths, bass, drums, the rain, it's all awesome. I love those crazy energetic synths. You're one talented guy.

Good job.

F-777 responds:

Thanks a lot for the review i appriciate it! As for talented i dunno if i am...but i enjoy making music cause music is my life and thats what counts! Thanks again for the review and 10/10!

[Rig - Nebula (Remastered)]

Cool ambient.

Love the bass and the wind effects. The bell type sound fits in nicely, sounds like wind chimes.
Very space-y.

Good job.

Rig responds:

Thanks! The bell loops were actually written by Thaumata - splicemusic.com/people/thaumata

[Bryan's Reggae Loop]

Pretty good loop.

But you should probably tone down the phaser on the drums. Make it more subtle.

Not bad.

IrishDrunkPunK responds:

well, this beat was actually just two patterns i made on another beat. but i like the effects deep like that.

[- The Ritual - (PREVIEW)]

For a preview?

This is pretty sweet, no doubt the final result will be even better. The synth choices are great, the drums are nice and punchy, I really like the background choir (that is a choir?), it gives the piece a great atmosphere. Very fluent. Sounds cool.

4/5 because it's not finished yet.

Greeksta-69 responds:

Yes a choir, Great huh? (Compleks sent it to me)
Thanks fo the honest review i really appreciate it.
No doubt the final prouct will be way better.

Greeksta

[Planet Iridion [Surge Mix]]

Nice, man!

The synths are very cheesy, but I suppose that's not all a bad thing, since it's VG. As a whole, it came together really well. Good job.

4/5

CyrusOfNaias responds:

Haha I must agree I used a few obvious presets. Thank you~