Echo's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[[AMP] Ragha]

Pretty good.

The concept is definetely great, even if the execution isnt perfect. The introduction is my favourite part, as i really liked the vocoded voice, even though i couldn't make out what it was saying for the life me. I read the author's comments though, and using a Hindu prayer definetely makes sense, especially seeing what you managed to come up with. The main section was really good too, with a punchy drum beat that gave the song a definite sense of energy which contrasted well with the calmish introduction. I especially liked the modulation later on, as the transition into it was as smooth as heck. However, i can sense that the drums, although of high quality, weren't given much work, because there's basically only one drum loop which repeats over and over again, and this made the song a bit repetitive. Other than that, everything else was pretty good, just make use of some more variety next time and you'd have a perfect song. ;D

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 1.5/2
Transitions = 2.5/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1/2
Melodies = 3.5/4
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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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[[MC] Passing of the Torch]

Very nice indeed.

This song has everything that makes a song great. You've got melodies, you've got blend, depth and atmosphere. The instruent choice is all but perfect, with every single instrument blending in together to give this greater whole. The intro set off the atmosphere instantly, with the piano playing an important part here, that would eventually be repeated to great effect later. The transition into the main section could've been smoother, but once the main section actually started, i was almost blown over by the sheer power of the music. Of course, i mantain my belief that drums help a song become better, but this song holds its own without them so i cant argue there. AS for the depth, well it climaxed pretty well, going from faint depth to high depth throughout the song. The earlier sections could've used more instrumentation, and i feel that if you used more instruments towards the end too, such as woodwinds and such, the song would become better. The outro was acceptable. Overall, great job, with some minor faults.

SCORE:
Intro = 1/2
Outro = 1.5/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 2.5/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2.5/3
Drums = MARKS GIVEN TO MELODIES
Melodies = 5/6
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Score = 17/20 = 8.5/10
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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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[.:The Awakening:.]

Pretty decent.

As in an intro in itself, i can say that it would certainly get me interested in anything it was connected to. As a song, the intro to the intro is great, and instantly sets off the atmosphere. Transitions are as smooth as ice throughout the whole song, and blend is superb, even if slightly bland in some situations. The song could've used more bass though, as this would've helped the depth more. The drums also didnt quite fit in with the rest of the song, although on themselves they were quite good. As for originality, the song is quite varied, and i can't say i got bored or anything. Overall, a great effort, some minor faults, but mostly pretty decent. Nice work!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 2.5/3
Bass = 1/2
Originality = 2.5/3
Drums = 1/2
Melodies = 3/4
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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-Jo] Histrionic Legend]

Really really good.

Id almost say it was perfect, if not for the section in the middle which sounded a bit fake. Lets start off from the intro. Brilliant, nothing more i can say, and the fact that it provided such a great climax into the main section, only helped to serve its cause. Melodies, superb throughout, even if there was a part in the middle that really didnt seem to fit in with the rest of the song. Instruments are also very high quality, with a really good use of all samples. Drums are really good and gave the music a directional flow. Then that fakish section came in, and i can honestly say that it put me off. Even if it was over quickly, that section ruined that bit for me. Still, you moved on to a great outro, which was also really original in itself with a nice use of pads and such. Overall, great job on almost everything. Nice work!

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

Holy...

I simply cant believe that anyone could create a song that great. Its basically perfect down to details. I can't say that i heard anything that really stuck out as bad. Starting off from a great intro, i liked the depth in this section, and the great transition into the main section. The Blend throughout the song was brilliant too, i couldn't hear anything that tried to overpower anything else, everything just worked together for a greater good. Any transitions were as smooth as ice, and some were pretty darn original too, so i didnt always know what came around the corner. The Bass, although slightly faint at some parts, was utilised superbly, and it really gave an atmospheric industrial feel to the piece. Melodies as always were great, as were the amazing glitchy drums. Originality was overally fantastic and the variety you utilised made the song so much better. Some sections were prolonged for slightly too much though. As for the outro, i really didnt want the song to finish, but when it did, i was left gaping. That is one sick track you have there. Great job!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2.5/3
Drums = 2/2
Melodies = 4/4
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Score = 19/20 = 9.5/10
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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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[White TIger Shark]

Not bad at all.

You definetely made the song energetic, if that was what you were going for. The intro instantly set off with a nice fast -paced beat, which you mantained quite well for the whole song. The transition into the main section was great, with a good drum beat to help it along. In fact, transitions in general were great, as were the melodies, although these got a bit repetitive at some parts. AS for Blend, the instruments blended together quite well, and there wasn't any dominance for power as is often the case. Outro was awesome as well, and left me hoping for more. Overall, great song, loads of potential, keep it up!

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

thank you brah

[==(Let's Get Meditational]

Not bad at all.

It's very good, and extremely catchy, even though it was a bit bland in terms of instrumentation, meaning that it could use more depth to it, especially in the background synths, which were way too faint for my liking. The intro and outro were both great though, besides the fact of the lack of instrumentation. Melodies were original throughout, and there was a great sense of variety along the song, with just enough repetition to keep the user feeling that he knows the song, but enough variety to keep the user thinking that he doesn't know it enough (if that makes sense lol). Transitions were mostly smooth as heck, so no problems there. Drums could've done with a bit more variety though, as they got a tad repetitive towards the end. Other than that, great song, loads of potential, keep it up!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 1/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1.5/2
Melodies = 3.5/4
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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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[~Alfa~ Broken Flow]

Astounding!!!

Like really, i don't know what i was expecting when i saw broken flow, but something which flowed so well was definetely not it :P. I particularly loved the ambient intro, with those great whining sound thingies which gave it a real cool atmosphere. The build up into the main section was superb, with a great flow and a great climatic feel, particularly with the counterpointing instruments playing against each other. The one thing i can complaing about the intro, and basically for the whole song, is that the drums tended to get a bit repetitive, and morphed at some instances into the typical unce-unce type things you find so often. Other than that, i loved basically everything, the wicked cool sound FX, the instruments, the varied melodies, the pads, everything! Overall, i can really say that i just didn't want this song to end, because i was so astounded while listening to it, that i just didnt notice when it looped over and over again. Nice work!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2.5/3
Drums = 1/2
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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[[Fiji] Hold One Last Breath]

Good, but a bit overused.

I can't say that it's completely generic, but i can comment on the fact that it contains nothing which stands out as really original, especially since it uses many elements that are typical in many trance songs on NG. The glitchy voice, the overused chord progression in the background and the uncey drums. Even the arps and melodies, although of a really high quality mostly, they got a bit repetitive as the song moved on, with nothing that really stood out an gave the song a new direction. Its a good song, dont get me wrong, its just normal though. Intro and outro as well were well played out and dynamically produced, but they really went nowhere new with the song. OVerall, the lack of variety is what reduces the score here, other than that you've got a near perfect song. Not bad.

SCORE:
Intro = 1.5/2
Outro = 1.5/2
Blend = 2/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1.5/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1.5/2
Melodies = 3/4
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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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[Muss: Dalliance]

Not bad at all.

It's very good, and extremely catchy, even though it was a bit bland in terms of instrumentation, meaning that it could use more depth to it, especially in the background synths, which were way too faint for my liking. The intro and outro were both great though, besides the fact of the lack of instrumentation. Melodies were original throughout, and there was a great sense of variety along the song, with just enough repetition to keep the user feeling that he knows the song, but enough variety to keep the user thinking that he doesn't know it enough (if that makes sense lol). Transitions were mostly smooth as heck, so no problems there. Drums could've done with a bit more variety though, as they got a tad repetitive towards the end. Other than that, great song, loads of potential, keep it up!

SCORE:
Intro = 2/2
Outro = 2/2
Blend = 1/2
Transitions = 3/3
Bass = 1/2
Originality = 2/3
Drums = 1.5/2
Melodies = 3.5/4
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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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FairSquare responds:

Thanks for that :)