Echo's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[When the Time Comes {Dj-Abbic}]

Very nice indeed.

Without a doubt, this is a well produced song. You've got a great intro, great melodies, great instruments, great everything really. Melodies were always superb, even if they got repetitive for a while in the intro, but you quickly remedied this with a great transition and great secondary melodies. Drum loops had good quality, but again, they got repetitve, although this is to be expected in a house song, as it falls in with most electronic music. The thing i especially liked was how the instruments blended in together, without anyone trying to overpower the other. Outro was great, although a tad abrupt in terms of a fade out. Overall, a decent piece of music, keep it up!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 1.5/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 2/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1/2
Melodies = 4/4
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Score = 16/20 = 8/10
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Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 2 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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[{dj-N} Electrodynamix]

Woah, Nice work!

I can say, that this is one of your better songs, nice pace, brilliant blend and smooth transitions. The intro instantly set off a good atmosphere and rhytm, with a good glitchy drum beat which complimented the melodies. Transitions in general were as smooth as ice, with only a few that jarred slightly. Instrument choice was great, with epicly good samples which blended well together and didnt try to overpower each other. As for melodies, they're really good, but you could have varied them a bit. Same goes for the drums, although they were superb. Outro was good as well and i honestly wanted the song to go on for a lot more. Nice work!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1.5/2
Melodies = 4/4
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Score = 18/20 = 9/10
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Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 2 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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[Apotheoses]

Now that's original.

Its not common that you hear a song that came to life from common household instruments which actually sounds great. You not only managed that, but you actually gave it a real orchestral feel. Id really like to know how you made this, as its a very interesting and original idea. The depth to this piece is simply superb and the contrasting melodies playing in tune with each other gives it a great sense of atmosphere. The drums, although quite prominent at first, seemed a bit too faint later on, and got blocked out by the other instruments. The intro and outro were both quite good, and started and closed off the song in an excellent manner. Overall, great song and nice work!

SCORE:
Intro = 1.5/2
Outro = 1.5/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 2/2
Originality = 3/3
Drums = 1/2
Melodies = 4/4
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Score = 18/20 = 9/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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[==(Marine Debris)==]

Nice and soothing.

I definetely got the feel you were going for. The atmosphere is what stands out most in this piece, that and the calming drums. The instrument choice was wierd, but it worked out well for this style of song. Everything seems to have its place, nothing tries to overpower anything else, everything just fits. The blend is simply perfect. The one thing i would have liked wouldve been more of a melody to give this piece somewhere to go to, if you get what i mean. Other than that, i think this is a great song, some slight issues, but very interesting and varied. Definetely something worth listening to.

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 2.5/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 3/3
Drums = 2/2
Melodies = 2/4
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Score = 17/20 = 8.5/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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[Muss: Memories]

Not bad at all.

Its a great song thats for sure. I liked the way the instruments just seemed to blend in together, even if the samples werent of a particularly high quality. Unfortunately, the blend of the song was somewhat ruined by the overally bland drums, which besides being faint, were also a bit too repetitive. Also, a bit more variety could've been appreciated in the other parts of the song too. Intro and Outro were really good, despite being a bit too abrupt. Other than, that, this is a good song, decent quality but with a potential to be much more.

SCORE:
Intro = 1.5/2
Outro = 1.5/2
Blend = 1.5/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1/2
Melodies = 4/4
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Score = 16/20 = 8/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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FairSquare responds:

Thanks :)

[NGDM #1]

Pure wow.

Fast paced is what comes to mind instantly here. Its a sheer tribute to energy. The intro got the song off with a fantastic start, and the flow from than on was pure greatness. Melodies got a bit repetitive every now and then, but other than that, i think i can honestly say that this song is perfect.
Drums and blend are really great, nothing tries to overpower something else and everything just seems to work together towards the climax, which, when it came, almost blew me over. Outro was fantastic too. Overall, great job, keep up the good work!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 2/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 2/2
Melodies = 3/4
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Score = 18/20 = 9/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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[[dj-Jo] Amatsumi]

Woah.

This is a great piece even for the likes of you. From intro to outro, this piece is great in most of its aspects. Drums for one, are superb, nice and glitchy with a great rhytm. Melodies are also superb. The atmosphere of the song is very agressive and energetic, which fits in well with the story you wanted to portray. The transitions were sudden and unpredictable, which is great in a fast paced song like this one. Originality, well lets just say that describing this song as original would be an under statement. It was constantly changing, morphing into something new and exciting. I especially love that great speed burst towards the end and that crazy outro. The only thing that bugged me somewhat was the voice. It simply didnt sound epic enough to go with this voice. Id suggest morphing down its pitch so its sounds like one of those voices they use in movie trailers. Other than that, a really great song.

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 1.5/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 3/3
Drums = 2/2
Melodies = 3/4
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Score = 18/20 = 9/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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[{dj-N} Ambientronica]

A great piece.

Although nothing in the song is unnecessarily complex, it still retains a fair degree of depth and originality. The bass was the real highlight in this piece, with a nice crisp bright sound which really worked well in this case. The strings in the introduction set off a great atmosphere and added a nice sense of blend in the intro. The main section with that fast melody on that synth was great, and the bass managed to retain its presence without blocking everything else out. Great job. The drums too were decent, although they got a bit repetitve towards the end. The outro was a great anticlimax too. Other than that, i think this song is well on its way to perfection. Brilliant work.

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 1.5/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 2/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1.5/2
Melodies = 4/4
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Score = 18/20 = 9/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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[CKC - Human Revolution]

Brilliant.

This a simply superb classical piece. The atmosphere you set off at the very start, with those nice synthy effects, was simply great. It caught my attention instantly. The whole piece has got a nice sense of tension throughout, and the brilliant choice of instruments does nothing but highlight that great sense of atmosphere. The voice was a nice afterthough, as it blended fairly well with the rest of the piece. The drums were well thought out and played, although they could have had a deeper feel to them, if you get what i mean. However, the song is sadly lacking in the depth factor, same as your opponent's.There were no instruments playing secondary contrasting melodies to give the music a deeper feel. Other than that, id say this was relatively perfect. Great job!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 1.5/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2.5/3
Drums = 1.5/2
Melodies = 4/4
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Score = 18/20 = 9/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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CKC2009 responds:

thanks a lot :D

[[MC] NGADM-Week 1 Entry]

A great classical piece.

The atmosphere is what really caught my ear in this piece. The tension was brilliantly highlighted through a great choice of instruments and a great use of those instruments. The voice was really well used too, and added a new layer of harmony to the piece. However, there are some things that bugged me a bit. First off, the overall depth of the piece was sadly lacking. The bass line was very faint and barely discernible. There were no instruments playing secondar melodies to give the music a deep feel. Secondly, the lack of drums in a piece like this is, in my opinion, a mistake. As a classical producer myself, i think that even the faintest drums can add some extra layers to the music and in this case, i'd say they were absolutely necessary. Dont get me wrong. Its a great piece, great production. The only thing is that it could use more work on the depth factor. Other than that, id say that is was relatively perfect. Nice modulation and transition. A more varied melody would have been better in this case too. Great job!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 1/2
Transitions = 2.5/3
Bass = 1/2
Originality = 2.5/3
Drums = N/A (Marks given to melodies)
Melodies = 5/6
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Score = 16/20 = 8/10

Note: This is your review from the NGADM Round 1 and as always im posting it here for your convenience.

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