etherealwinds's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Blind Forest]

I love the atmosphere of the composition. This is beautiful work. I'm sorry to hear about the depression. I was feeling it a lot too, and I woke up after a dream and my track inspired me in a similar way. I was all ready to pull out of this round, so it's so nice to hear the fruits of your work.

I've got a few bits here and there that I noticed. From 36 seconds onwards, I can hear what sounds like distortion from the main synth, perhaps.

That really dry drum that comes in at 1:01 in the left ear, then the right ear, and carries on sounds a bit out of place, just because the rest of the track is so wet. They stick out like a sore thumb. I get what you were trying to do with the effect of it though! Perhaps a bit of EQ on the higher end of it and maybe even a rhythmic delay on it might improve it. I think that would be quite nice personally.

At 1:28, the flute and the lead synth sound like they're both on the same frequency and it becomes a little hard to hear each instrument without them merging into one. Once again, this can be solved by cutting out the muddy frequencies in the EQ and perhaps giving them their own space in the stereo field. That way, the synth will come through nice and clearly and the flute will add to that fantasy sound that you've created otherwise beautifully, as a really lovely counter-melody.

Know that my critiques come from a complete place of love for this track though. I think you're talented and a beautiful composer. PLEASE, keep making more beautiful music and good luck for this round!! <3

Teckmo-X responds:

I couldn't agree more. I was honestly ready to quit too. I kept my cool and ended up trying harder. I can see what you mean. I did want to reverb it and maybe bring a bit of a filter on it but at the same time I felt like I could have found a better sound for it. The high clap was a bit of a last option into it since I thought the snare entrance wasn't enough. The flute part along with the synthetic is of something of my old 8-bit work like Pixel Knights. I tried to make the flute a bit more realistic and maybe add a bit of a delay to prolong the sound. If anything if the judges decide to give extra time I'll do a quick adjust to it but I think perhaps I'll stick to it . I've already got plans for my next track in advance if I should make it but thank you for the review. It gives more insight to things.

[Lavender Air Balloon]

That guitar is mixed and played so nicely starting at around 2:20. I love how the vocals join it at 3:00 too! The melody of this song is really enjoyable too. Sounds a bit familiar! Really amazing track to be honest. I'd just say, tighten up some of the really small details. Really tiny parts like 3:49, you can hear the breath hit the microphone on the 'f' of 'feel', and at 3:52, the 'and' warbles a bit for some reason. Just, really tighten up on those tiny little details to make sure your work is the best that it can be! Honestly, that's such a lame critique though because this is one of the tracks that I've enjoyed the most from this round. Such talented people and amazing quality. It's a pleasure to listen to your work.

FinnMK responds:

Thanks very much! Glad to hear I'm at the production point where it's just little details that need fixing. Always something to improve on...

[Denwa wo Kakete [電話をかけて]]

Wow your mixing has really improved!! I love this so much.

[Love Never Ending]

Speechless. Good luck!

Bosa responds:

You are such a great friend! Thank you so much!

[Endowment]

One of my favourite tracks this round! Really enjoyable. Hopefully you've gotten some good advice on how to improve your track - sadly I can't offer any as I know nothing about what EDM or chiptune or w/e should sound like. Sounds good to me :)

EctiBot responds:

Thanks for the nice feedback :D. Most important thing is that you enjoyed it. Good luck in the NGADM :).

[Light, Shine Down]

What a gorgeous song!

Troisnyx responds:

Thank you, meep! <3

[Homecoming]

Welcome home, TC.

BlazingDragon responds:

Glad to be back!

[Ethereal]

Is that a prodigy sample at 01:07 or am I hearing things?

You need to teach me how to slice vocals because this is so good. I wanna make glitchy things too!

[Cant decide [real name]]

i think you should remake your old tracks for the ngadm 2017

Cant decide [real name] 2.0 the remix