Score: 9

"Awesome!"

submission: Evil-Dog - Outbreak

date: November 11, 2009

Hey, you really did nail that 28 days later style! I love creepy atmospheric tracks with an amazing buildup+piano backing, and you really did this SO well!

There's some really subtle things in here like that soft whistle in the background that hits the right tone at the beginning, and ofcourse the low piano note to kick it all off @ 00:36. <3

Very pounding drums, gotta love that in music like this, it connects with the creepy atmosphere/heartbeat style really well, especially during the transition where it's only the drums and the soft piano, and then it kicks off again and only grows in tension from there 'till it explodes and **really** gets into that 28 days later style!

Anyway, I really enjoyed this! <3
Good job on everything!

9/10
5/5

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 6

"Too long for your own good..."

submission: AD - The System

date: August 3, 2009

I actually listened through it 3 times to make sure I wasn't missing anything subtle, but you have 1 minute and 30 seconds worth of intro, that doesn't change or build up at all.

The main problem I have is that it then cuts to a DnB section that lasts for the same amount, then it cuts back to the very same intro patterns you had in the beginning, with a faint bg buildup in the back that drops you back to the same thing that I've been listening to for the previous minute and a half, which then repeats itself for almost the entire remaining duration before it cuts back to the exact same intro pattern for a break down.

This song could've been a lot more shorter and packed with alternates (even variation on the drums once in a while would've worked, especially since this is DRUM and bass - but you didn't do this once, which I find oddly puzzling considering the DNB section ran for about 5 minutes total with no switchups), of which there were none, albeit a stop-return break is there every once in a while.

Anyway, that's just my opinion, but I don't see why this song couldn't have been 4 minutes, and even that would be stretching it. Maybe 3 minutes? One minute intro, 1:30 dnb, 30 seconds breakback to the same intro. It'd cut out a lot of the monotony since there's nothing that switches anything up during the middle or end, not a single addition or variation.

If that's what you were going for then forget this entire review, but, since it's 7+ minutes, it would've been nice if there'd be something that kept me listening or even remotely interested for changeups rather than the exact same thing over and over. I suppose if I had liked the song enough and it were 3 minutes, I could've had it on repeat or something. :P

Anyway, just my two cents. <3

Still, decent production value, and that's a great start, so I can't/won't be too harsh on scores. I never am, anyway. XD

6/10
4/5.

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 7

"Good cover!"

submission: AD / K-Dm - Culture Day Rmx

date: April 15, 2009

It actually is a pretty good cover...

Normally I'd say how I'd love the melody (because I do) but because you didn't create the melody I can't really comment on that...

But I can tell you I liked what you did with the song! The strings feel really vibrant and the Japanese instrument really makes it feel more alive than it did in the original, although it may be a little too loud in my opinion. It really clutters the fore and middleground a bit too much... but nothing that 'breaks' the song by any means.

Aside from that, I like the drums, very simple and clean and I enjoyed the breaks and the new set of strings. :)

7/10,
5/5.

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

""!""

submission: -Orr- ST Suspense

date: April 15, 2009

I can't help but review again, sorry. XD Your music is really addicting for some reason. :O

The instant this song started I got this strong Metal Gear vibe, that's probably because of the background arrangement (it's a piano, right? No wonder I love it). This could totally work for a caution-phase after you've evaded everyone in the alert phase. XD

Man this is really good in my opinion, especially after 0:35 when things pick up... I can totally imagine them getting close to me and I start panicking at the exact moment the music picks up and it keeps picking up too!

This one has a perfect loop by the way! I really don't know what I could say that might be useful to you to improve on it... The percussion is solid and helps the feeling feel 'elevated', the buildup is really good and never feels out of place... this track sounds really good already, like I said I could totally see this replaced in an MGS game as it is right now!

Really good work! :D

Downloaded,
9/10, 5/5!

PS: I'm gonna have to listen to your other ST tracks too!

Score: 8

"I'm a broken record T_T"

submission: -Orr- ST Conflict

date: April 14, 2009

I hear Piano and I explode XD. But a lot of people know that so excuse me for repeating myself every time I come across an awesome song that uses the piano really well XD

I actually don't hear the Piano being used a lot as a sort of driving force/rhythm in songs that much anymore, so I was surprised it was the main focus in this one... I haven't really heard a lot of your music, just bits and pieces here and there, but it all sounds very high quality!

Everything blends together really well, but I do have one little (and I really mean little) problem and it's that the drums are so... soft! :O. If it's for a conflict I would've imagined the drums having a more resounding presence, but it may have been a conscious decision by you so I'm not quite sure what to think of that - but at least you know what I think. XD

The string sets used are very nice, the guitar is very subtle - instantly likable and I like the final break into the loop. :) I barely noticed it, but that's probably NG's fault because it skips a few seconds too early. :)

Anyway, keep up the great work - I've favorited you!

8/10
5/5

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"Hyperactive!"

submission: ParagonX9 - HyperioxX

date: March 23, 2009

This song is full of spirit! I absolutely love the fast paced sound combined with the classic kick'hat'snare combo. <3

Progression is very awesome, different layers flow very well into the other, and I absolutely love the bass and scratch-woo sounds. XD

Easily the best thing about the song is the breakdown into the AMAZING piano arrangement! You know me, I absolutely love anything that has to do with piano and that section is easily my favorite in the entire song!

And then ofcourse it amps directly back into that awesome hyper sound. XD This is a really cool song!

Downloaded,
5/5, 9/10.

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 10

"I fall for everything megaman!"

submission: ParagonX9 - Metropolis [8-Bit]

date: November 25, 2008

I don't give out 10's! Ever! What is this?!

I listen to the Megaman OST's all day long, I never get tired of this stuff! You really nailed that Megaman style on it's head! For your first try I'd say you couldn't have done any better!

you know... this would totally fit in that OST list and my friends would never know it's not from any of the games >.>

Anyway, great job!! You have my 5! <3

5/5
10/10 (wtf!)

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"I love roses!"

submission: @ndrea - Silver Rose

date: October 31, 2008

AND I love Silver!! :D

This is a really cool song! I totally dig the fast guitar, it's the stuff i really love ever since megaman. <3 You really made it fit well with the song. I also like the drawn out sections as well, you've used all kinds of stuff i really like :)

amazing job!

5/5, 9/10.

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"Amazing!"

submission: Here You Lay {=MMD=}

date: September 24, 2008

I'm almost speechless! This is such an amazing song :)
The melody, piano, beat, everything really connects; especially the vocals!

you really have my 5 on this one. :)

Again, amazing work!

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"You can't go wrong..."

submission: Sonic Megamix III

date: August 27, 2008

With a talented person going for some Sonic! :D

In the beginning, the synth lead that pops up above of everything is a little too loud, you'd want it like the other one that appears after for more instrument "cooperation" if you know what I mean! <3 Sounds very good, this part!

More trancy tradition after, with some cool nintendo synths here! :D

Man this song really has a lot of energy. :o
It almost has the same efffect as coffee, lol!

Really well executed! The only gripe I may have is that the drums stay the same throughout the entire (8 minute!) mix! But that's not necessarily a bad thing at all lol. :3

I'm gonna have to check out the other megamixes now...
I like sonic music >.> :P

5/5!
9/10!

Greets,
- NT.