jpops0702's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[per sempre il mio amore]

I know I'm going to get a lot a grief from this, but here goes: You seem to have only one thing to say musically. Your works are all quite nice, but I find myself wondering what might be if you were to apply your talent to something a little diffferent. Perhaps an orchestral work, a fast piece, something rhythmic, a waltz, ect. I've listened to well over 20 pieces from you and they are decidedly one note. I guess my question would be: why do you keep submitting such similar works? Use your excellent talents to do something better!

MarkySpark responds:

Hi, Thanks for your opinion and my sister says the same sometimes. I have composed a lot of 8bit , 16bit and full orchestra songs but my first love is piano alone or with gentle strings. Too many are making songs with EWQL and too many instruments used. Here are a couple you might of missed that are not piano. If the music sounds all the same to you then classical isn't for you, try techno or hip-hop :-)

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/370234

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/412903

[Highland Battlefield]

I'll keep it simple: really well done! Evocative and haunting. Great job.

JosephAS1 responds:

Thank you :)

[A Cold Profit]

For an hour's work this is quite good. With some time and polish you could have something extraordinary. I use Finale myself, and it's expensive too (around $600 USD) They have a more budget friendly version called Print Music (around $120). I'm not sure if Sibelius has a similar product but if might be worth looking into. If you're a student both companies offer student pricing (around half regular price)

In any case you clearly have talent and your parents would be wise to invest in your future. Good luck!

[Tracking a Killer]

Great job, though I tend to think of music like this as a hybrid between classical and electronic, I enjoyed it a lot. The piece loops beautifully, and I had no trouble conjuring up an image of a helpless victim trying to evade some serial-killer psycho. Can't ask for much more than that!

Bosa responds:

Well, I would declare you a madman, but that is beside the point. I too had the same thought as you whilst designing this piece.

[_-={When Gods War}=-_]

This piece certainly lives up to the description you provided with your submission. Great epic vibe and a powerful ostinato driving it until the end. I have only two minor complaints. First it's a bit too celtic/LOTR for me, especially at 1:15 and on. Second, the ostinato is great but a bit more development and/or variation would have made it even better.

Despite those (very) minor beefs I have, great job as always!

MaestroRage responds:

Very fine points, thank you for taking the time to write it out. Truth be told I had never written a song of this scale before. Every time I try to push further and further and while there was much room for improvement on this piece I finally had to submit lol. I could work on it forever and there is simply never enough time it seems...

once again, thanks for your review, i'm glad you liked it :)

[Action Orchestra]

Great job! It is a bit redundant at times (not a major problem for an action cue), but sounds great. The Woodwinds are a bit thin compared to the strings and brass.

Composition wise, the middle section is fantastic and reminds me of Hermann's Vertigo.

All in all great.

ps: I see the zero-bombers got you. They should die in a fire. I'll give you 5's every chance I can. This piece should be heard!

BloodyLoud responds:

Thanks! I HATE those zero-bombs. Probably some douche bag kid who wants his own music to stay on top even though it's garbage.

Thanks for the listen and the review!

[Erebus]

You are one of my faves on NG

You have one of the most unique voices here on this site. Please keep up the good work.
You made a reference in one of my other reviews about using GPO. I do use it and love it, feeling it sounds just as good (if not a little more realistic) that other libraries at 4 times the price. You use GPO very well.

I couldn't spot the Wagner reference, but I suspect its at 2:15, just not sure the source. Great work.