CrunchyOrphan's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[microwave [m.d]]

Sound like the title 8)

mm, I loved that crescendo buzzing at ten, and how it came back in the form of that bassy beat from 30 seconds and at 45 seconds and then you had the new beat at around 55. It seemed to kind of let off at about 1:10 though, like you were preparing for something faster. It kind of makes it a trance piece asking to be given some fast electronic confusion. For a beginner it's impressive, and it kind of reminds me of a message about the future or something... I don't know I talk alot, and I think half of what I say, others understand it ^_^... basically, good job, I enjoyed it, but I hope to see some more stuff from you, I can't wait to see how you apply your talent into more complex and longer pieces.

mister-darling responds:

wow thanks, and yes, its pretty much my first.
il try and work on a bigger project soon :]

[Through ethereal plains]

Has potential, try developing it =)

It's good, it develops a little around 45 seconds, and then at about 1:05 with that harpsichord - like sound. I would wonder what this would sound like with a quiet track layed on top with some higher pitched sounds and then some deeper guitar / drums that you mentioned in the comments. At the moment, it has potential, I would recommend working on it a bit though, to give it some life.

XxCowMeatxX responds:

thanks alot for the help man. im glad my first review was helpful. thanks alot again!

[Mr Pikkis - Orchestral Fusion]

Really powerful...

The orchestral theme changed perfectly into the techno, because you managed to maintain the really profound theme that the piece started off with. The mix of the bass and drums was balanced extremely well with the heavier electronic themes. The only thing I would say, and it's not a bad thing, is to make this longer. That way you could pull out the orchestral theme a bit more and maybe add a couple cool things. I have a suggestion, feel free to take it or leave it, but I play the violin pretty well, also the electric violin, and I think this would sound awesome with a violin solo somewhere in it, playing the bit in the beginning. Nice job though, this song has some great tones in it.

MrPikkis responds:

Well thank you CrunchyOrphan :D. Really appreciate constructive reviews.

I've been trying to make some kind of solo of some instrument, but I just can't come up with anything :( But I'll keep working on it! Thanks!

[Life In Space]

Great piece, funny too =)

The only thing I noticed was that the notes at the beginning seemed pretty sticcatto and short and out of feeling with the background. After 1:30 though, it pulled together. There are so many interesting squeaks and effects that you planted throughout this, it makes it a unique, surprising and ultimately enjoyable experience hearing your music. Lots of people do not understand or appreciate trances like this, but true enjoyment comes from listening for the music to tell you a story (i know, i'm being dramatic) and it will be far from boring. The only thing I would suggest would to add that guy repeating "there is life in space" at the very end. My favorite thing was the squeaking noise, that, and the cosmic feel you gave to this.

Hypertails33 responds:

Wow thanks for the great review. I'm glad you enjoyed it, and theres no need to think your being overdramatic, you have a good point. I guess I didn't think about adding the 'Life in Space' thing at the end but you are right, it would have made it better.

[Forever Gamer]

Very trance-like

Ahhh, I just like to turn the volume way up and lean back and listen to this. And it's something we can all relate to. Great way to speak of how games bring us all together in a way, in the same way that this song has brought 14,000 people together to share the nostalgia. I also notice that you respond to most all of the reviews... Big kudos to that, most popular artists say that they like reviews but never answer questions or explain things.

I also liked how the song was long enoug to enjoy =) Oh yeah, and the ending made me laugh ^^

SkyMarshall responds:

Look at that ... 14.000. Thats cool. I forget to check up on those things. Jesus christ. But yeah, thanks for that man :) I answer every review ofcourse ... people take the time to write a review they absolutely dont have to write, so least I can do is reply :) The ending is pure rofl, I know :) Just had to put in in to give it an interesting ending that would fit the theme. Thanks for the review man =)

[[L3] Gripped By The Beast]

Great

I loved it, just its kind of odd with the piano at the beginning, and then it gets the violent bass, but it a cool contrast, and takes the listener by surprise. Maybe tthus the title, but yeah, the zipping sounds around 1:50 were great, they added an almost funny but still instense mood to the whole piece. The calming down at at around 2:30 was good, it kind of reset the music and launched into it again, preparing us for the ending.

LiquidEvolution responds:

Yea', I've been told time and time again that the piano needs to go but it's an old song so I can't really bothered but ya', thanks for the review :).

[[L3] Behold This Curse]

full of surprises

wow, it was a great trance, and then at about 1:30, that made it for me when it goes all fast and then the ehavy bass, and then I get lost in it. A good song needs to have variety while sticking with the beginning theme, and that's what I loved about this one. The ending was good too, like exhaling after holding one's breath for three minutes. Very relaxing =)

[cDc - Dead Cow Kicks Ass]

Much better...

This is MUCH much better than this stuff your submitting more recently. Try focusing more on lyrics n stuff, I like this better =)

[Weasel-MX - Trader Bob]

o.O

can I smoke some of that crack you are smoking?

hm...I like the guitar a bit at least. The quality is a bit grainy though. It's hard for me to appreciate this genre, but one thing I did really like in this was the rob zombie - ish guitar in the background. Trying hard to be nice about it, but I would work on the vocals a bit. And the quality...it's really hard to make out the words. But remember, keep making more stuff, you will get better!

cultdeadcow responds:

As can be seen in the description, this is from a cassette that we put out in 1994, hence the graininess.

Thanks for the review.

[Mobile Techno]

lol, talent

So I guess you're around 16 or 17 now, I just finished with your glue for the brain piece - it's obvious you've found some more skills, but this was a nice little ditty. like I said, you have a great understanding of the techno genre, but there's also a little something else in your tunes, like a little spark of creativity. So....make more!! =)

fusion-of-flash responds:

hehe - this piece of audio is actually not containing any skills, its made with the Sony Ericsson MusicDj xD