DruoxtheShredder's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[StarGlazer]

How could this work as boss music? it doesn't loop.

HenriDeadMort responds:

it can loop

[God's Sovereignty]

This just sounds like the bgm from every pseudo-intellectual "inspirational" video on YT from the early 2010's.

With less production/elements.

In fact, the arpeggio part reminds me of this track I've heard 1,000 times: https://youtu.be/KaNt9izWiQQ?t=1045

Iunno man, it just didn't hit me. Which I don't think reflects your ability as a player/writer, just this feels too familiar, and has a sour taste for me because of what I associate it with.

3.5/5

And all 3.5 of that is my respect for your ability to compose and play this with solid fundamentals. You definitely know how to use the instruments you're using. The song itself is just so "royalty free inspirational piano music" to me, I would prefer something that has more personal character or flair to it. Something I may find elsewhere, but is still undeniably you as an artist. This is not that.

Phonometrologist responds:

Ha Yes! I appreciate you actually spending the time to say so, because it appears that the last time you did an audio review was back in 2011.

I actually just mentioned to another person that this music was intended to be written in a 2000's musical zeitgeist. It seems I was able to achieve just that based on yours and the other person's response. The only discouraging thing about your review is that the musical reference you shared sounds so cheesy to me that it's cringeworthy. Makes me wonder if that's what this sounds like to others. I can actually share with you better examples that have more similarities to what I wrote if interested, because the only thing that the reference you shared and my track has in common is that they are both notes on a piano with broken chords played in a repetitive motion, and maybe tone at some moments. I don't think you're wrong though with the feeling. It's stemmed from a similar mindset.

The lack of "production/elements" as you say is because this is intended to be performed live. Therefore, I just wanted to keep the score true to what is on paper. Personally, it sounds better as a live performance than using midi. This timbre could also contribute to the lack of emotion you feel.
Thank you

[= Submerge =]

Like the idea

but come on man, this is not really considered a song. more in the loop category.
it was kinda painful on the ears. and dont say thats what techno sounds like, cuz its not.

inhstudios responds:

then what category would you put it in?

[The Gentlemen Club]

Ehhh. I liked it.

It's well-written, and you did a great job performing it. It's just the flow of it that makes me go eehh. It feels slow...a little too slow, like, just barely slow enough to feel off. I think if it was delivered a little faster...or if the parts were a little closer together, the timing would make it a lot better.

Regardless, it's still a great entry, and I think it's definitely gonna be in the top ranked submissions! 5/5! Good Luck!

Sapphire responds:

Yeah I agree with the timing thing. I think I'm going to re-edit this to make it go a little faster. Thanks. :)

[The True Face of a Pirate]

O.o

So he's got like a split personality kinda deal with the pirating?

A great voice acting job, definately. But the writing is a little confusing (since it isn't animated, I'm sure if it was animated it'd be easier to understand what's going on. Maybe it's because the pirate voice isn't a HUGELY dramatic change...maybe if it had music playing that changed when the pirate voice talked it'd be a lot better. So 9/10 just because I really think some kind of indicator that he switched personalities would REALLY assist this, it almost feels like he's jus sitting next to a pirate, not that he is switching personalities.

Regardless, definitely a great submission! 5/5! Good luck in the contest!

Shock-Dingo responds:

Hey there dude,
Thanks for the great review. Hehe yea I should have made the writing a bit clearer on the whole split personality contradictions. I wrote this and then read that it had to be only 60 seconds, so the trimming didn't really help hehe. Glad you enjoyed this man. :)
Best of luck to you in the contest man!
-Shockdingo

[Pirates Hate Bad Jokes]

That was a pirate voice?

The voice acting was good. Don't get me wrong, but the "pirate" voice you used sounded more like a regular guy from the Victorian Era. The joke was meeh. But it's a solid submission! Good luck in the contest! And maybe do another one where a pirate offers to tell them a joke and fires the kids out of a cannon or something XD

Davyinatoga responds:

Yeah, the pirate voice is definitely something I pulled out of my ass halfway through recording. Low and/or gruff voices are definitely not my forte, and I'll keep working on 'em. Of course, remembering to equalize some the audio might have helped (I'm pretty sure equalizing was kosher, though most other effects weren't); I'm not experienced much in mixing, so *shrug*.

And good luck with yours, too!

[Misunderstood Pirate]

BG was a little too loud

It isn't a HUGE deal, it's just makes your voice hard to hear. Also, speak up! It sounds like he's saying it with the captain watching or something. The laugh was a little weak.

Good voice, though. *thumbs up*

regardless of the faults, it's a solid submission, good luck in the contest!

bigjonny13 responds:

Thanks mate, glad you enjoy it.

[[DemoTest]Flying Chinese]

A little boring

Good chord playing! It sounds solid, but it doesn't really hold my attention very long. Good ambience music, however!

9/10 for it not being very exciting

but

5/5 because it's still a good song

himenow responds:

It's not really a song, more like a test, but thanks :)

[Demon Vikings]

Eh.

The Bad:
The guitars have the reverb WAY too high for my personal tastes

You are off-time a lot, not by a large increment, but still off, nothing a quick re-take can't cure

The drums are a little quiet, but that doesn't take too much from the song, it's just we're all missin' out on that kick!

The guitars are off a little from time to time, as stated before, nothing a retake can't cure :)

However: Your distortion is muuuuddy! It's probably because of the reverb you have going, but sheesh. The rhythm is practically buzzing noises and the leads are the only real distinguishable notes, not very clean, but with some experimentation you can clear it all up, but keep it heavy! Try high volume instead of high gain.

The Good:

Beautiful harmonies are played (until you miss a note, but it is usually only 1 note)

The rhythm riffs guide the song along, not to mention it is structured very well. No random jumps or confusing bridges.

It isn't bad.

Over-all:

A pretty average post, that's not a bad thing, but it is mainly average because of the distortion of those guitars, and the volumes of your instruments. Just keep tweaking it, when you get the volumes right, trust me, you'll know. Then make a mental note of it, or even better: save the settings, that way you wont have to do it again!

As a fellow guitarist I can say confidently that you have great potential if you practice more, keep rockin'!

\m/

himenow responds:

Average post my ass.
Great post. Thanks, bro :D