Score: 9

"Woooo!"

submission: ParagonX9 - Infiltration

date: July 10, 2008

One of my friends just pointed me towards this, saying I'd probably like the style of this music really much!

And yes, I do! Like Zeriikler said a few reviews below, I doubt anyone can resist tapping their feet or fingers to the beat of this. It's really grasping. Aside from that, there's not a lot of variation to be heard here but to be honest you dont see that often in this genre at all, but that's not to say it wouldn't be nice... :p

I dug the choirs and the rhythm break at the halfway mark but was sad to hear it was slowly but surely falling back into the same pattern, only with a few things missing and then bringing it back in resulting in the same thing. I did like the little arpeggio-like addition that came in (briefly) at the end, but after that the song ended. :p

All in all it sounds very good for something you did for the first time in this style! It's sure to grab anyone's attention from the first beat upward.

5/5 - 9/10!

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"This is so great"

submission: Pokemon Sinnoh Pokerap (FULL)

date: July 9, 2008

Everyone can tell you spent such a big time with this, it's really great how you put everything together, really, it all clicks. :)

Really a great portrayal of effort and creativity. I really am impressed! Totally deserved the #1 spot on both weekly and all time!

Congratulations on your achievements,
5/5 and 9/10!

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"Totally a style..."

submission: Carf - The Void Pt1

date: July 7, 2008

I could get into! I love techno music as well, and I love dark approaches to techno as well. :)

I don't know Void Settler, but if it's anything close to this it must be good. :)

I like things like what you did at the 1 minute mark(1:07). I am a big fan of the subtle kick/bass and background support! The hihats you added after that are maybe a little too sharp (if that's the word) and sort of bring the music out of it's momentum, but that may just be me. :D

I love the progression here but I often find myself skipping ahead for a bit to see what's next! I love the bells in this section and the quiet vibe, really awesome. (I could totally see this in a Metroid Menu theme as well btw, lol).

It goes on for maybe a bit too long for it's own good, and falls back into a loop from the first section but with additions. That "phazed" instrument really reminds me of what celldweller does... have you ever heard of them? Great group. I think you'd like them too. :)

The song pretty much goes into another loop with additions, but it really works for a continious effect. :) Keeps you in the momentum of the song for the most part.

The ending is cool! Evil style fadeout, i like that. X3

Overall, really cool song! You may want to take care of a few issues with repetition and some more (but not necessary) variation in the song itself, be it with melodies, bpm or styles, but honestly the song is good as it is. :)

Really, good job!

9/10
5/5!

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"Metroid!"

submission: Carf - Numb

date: July 7, 2008

That was the first thing that popped into my head when I heard the low-key synths!
the distorted drums really added to it as well, this really would fit in well with a metroid game :D

as for a level... um, I could picture it in a rainy forest area, I think that would fit pretty well, or in a menu!

this is very cool! :)

It could've used a little more variation or additions maybe, since it's longer than 2 minutes and the song seems to loop itself a few times, but aside from that really (and it's a small complaint!) this is really great. :)

9/10
5/5!

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"DigiVania!"

submission: Castlevania: Tears of Blood

date: June 26, 2008

CASTLEVANIA!! woo!

i love your approach to this song, it's sort of more videogame esque and very smooth. the simple beat in the beginning really leads into everything nicely, it's easy to just jump up and down when you hear that singular bass lol :D

i really liked the 'reset' as well once you leaded into the main theme, and the cutoffs were nice :D very powerful, although maybe a little bit too loud? though that may just be me.

the original sections were very cool! and i digg the organ going crazy lol, although again it sounds a bit too loud (everything jumbled together), but thats really no problem although it does happen more frequently at the end. :D

all in all great track!

9/10
5/5

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"No surprise really..."

submission: Savior in the Sky

date: June 5, 2008

As a really big fan of the Piano and semi-trance style ambient music, this really hit the spot. You did an awesome job on this song, there's really not a lot else I can say aside from what you said already stated yourself.

Loved the guitar bending as well. :D Great job!

9/10 - 5/5.

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 9

"Nice!"

submission: "Solarius" Nintechno

date: June 5, 2008

I really liked the Piano backing in the beginning.
I'm a big sucker for anything related to the piano, haha!

The song has really good flow and I like the first bridge you did, awesome pitchbending. <3

I agree with everyone else, the kick should've been a little more louder and in the open. Aside from this, you've got some great flowing music and nice leads! I like the background arpeggio as well. Simple and clean. :)

9/10, 5/5!

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 8

"I like it!"

submission: [MF]Hardstyle Knights (Demo)

date: June 3, 2008

The beginning was nice, really gave that "knightey" feeling nicely. The problem is though that this song is pretty short and not very progressiv (since it's a demo)e, so I can't really give you a full-blown analysis review.

But from what you have here, I'd say it's grounds for a solid foundation to build on, should you ever finish it. A lot of people post demo's and leave it at that due to lack of inspiration. In the end, don't be afraid to try new things with the melodies and overall arrangement! :)

8/10, 5/5.

Greets,
- NT.

Score: 7

"GBA-esque goodness."

submission: Tested To Comply

date: April 22, 2008

I could definitely see this in a GBA/DS game. I say this because after the switchup (1/3 of the way) I somehow really feel a Megaman urge coming up, and that's largely due to the synth arrangement and hectic rhythm.

Two pointers I can give you that I've noticed;

* While the synth arrangement is good it's also repeated throughout the entire track. It may be a good idea to switch it up after the first half is done, you were on the right track but brought the main arrangement back regardless.

Even a few subtle changes is enough to make it feel like a fresh step forward, because during the ending phase you're pretty much returning to what the original started with. That would make sense if you wanted to loop the song but since you have an ending, it'd be better to go out with an original "bang" so to speak.

* The bass/background feels overall lacking. Especially in the later parts where the background falls away completely. It doesn't stand out much in the beginning because we may all be thinking it's due to a buildup, but later down the line the bass is still surprisingly absent, there's the one bassline that shifts single notes and that's your background support.

Cutoff bass is introduced 2/3 of the way but it sounds too hollow to actually puncture it's way through everything. Amplify the sound or find a deeper bass that has more "presence" to make it stand out.

Those are the only two things that could be improved upon. :) The song itself is good enough, but it never hurts to try and improve, unless you disagree ofcourse; it's only my opinion.

Regardless, good song!
7/10 - 5/5.

Greets,
NT.

Score: 9

"Epicsauce."

submission: ++ Kaim Reborn ++

date: April 10, 2008

I'm playing through Lost Odyssey right now (truly first great nextgen RPG IMO), and I gotta say this fits the situation you described pretty well. Especially if you factor in Gongora after the first half is done.

Usually I'm a bit more in depth than this, but it's 4:00 AM in the morning and my braincells are slowly being drowned in inacurracy, so I can't really focus as much as I want.

Be that as it may, I can still appreciate the epicsauce that's been poured over this track. You have my 5.

Greets,
- NT.