etherealwinds's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[End of the Hour]

Looks like you were amazing, even back then. Wow.

Deemo-R responds:

Thank you! I think I had a lot more raw creative emotion back then than I do now. I've been trying to find that creative spark ever since - sometimes it feels like I haven't gotten anywhere with music. However, I think that I just enjoy my old pieces in a certain nostalgic way that I can't quite grasp. Thanks for listening to this old one, it's been a long time since I've heard it as well!

[Orchestra Doodle #1]

If I hadn't read the description, I wouldn't even think this sounded unfinished. It's so nice to hear your music. You're super talented.

Deemo-R responds:

You're far too kind, sir. Thank you for the words! I believe I've oversold how much of a work-in-progress this short piece was... is, actually. I had small things I wanted to tweak, and perhaps change a few of the instruments when I had the chance. However, I never managed to get that done over the last semester, so I'm debating whether it's worth putting time into now. It seems to be fine as it is, all things considered. :)

[The Rainy Day]

God I'm stunned. 5 star piece.

Deemo-R responds:

Really glad you like it, Jordi! It means a lot to me! ^^

[Undead Horde]

This packs a punch. Really great work! I love your attention to the smaller details.

[Robotnik's MBM - Exercise]

Let the stars speak for themselves.

PaulyBFromDa303 responds:

They're not saying anything. Not one of these five are saying anything. They're just glowing.

XD Thanks man. Much appreciated

[The sadness is only temporary]

This is very impressive. Thanks for recommending this track. It feels very melancholic and familiar, for some reason. This is something I could listen on loop for hours on end. Gorgeous work.

[Dovax - Dream (but less good)]

This was very enjoyable! The same critique for the piano as I made in my last review for you on your NGADM audition track, but this is really nice. The mix is pretty good too! Some really enjoyable sounds too. I'm not sure I'd say this is orchestral ^_~ it's certainly a very interesting take on the original though! I prefer this version too! And that tempo speed up was pretty unexpected. I love unexpected composition choices.

MysteriousPresence responds:

Thanks for the review friend ! =3
Yeah well I'll definitely work on velocity ! X)
Thanks for all these kind words and reviews ! I hope we will see each other in the NGADM (lol nope cauz I'm not gonna pass the auditions :p)

[The Damn Motherfucking One]

Ooh I love the part at 0:58 when the strings come in! The piano sounds a little dehumanised - it sounds as if all the notes are a very similar volume, so I'd go over each individual notation and and perhaps edit the volume of each individual note, and also the timing of the notes, so that they don't sound so totally on-beat. I think that would really improve the dynamics of the piano performance! I love that distorted electronic guitarish synth that comes in at 2:22 too. Especially playing along with the melody of the piano. The mix sounds quite clear too, the instruments are placed well within the mix.

Really enjoyable!

MysteriousPresence responds:

Hey thanks for the review !
Yeah I think I should have do something with velocity as you pointed out ! I will work on that in my future productions ! The tip about timing will be helpful too, I actually never thought of that. =3
Thanks again (oh and I love this guitar synth too =D) !

[Heyden Bells]

Organ and erhu sounds so nice! I'd have put a bit of reverb on the erhu :) This sounds very dramatic and ominous though. The drawing looks amazing too, and it all comes together very nicely. Thank you for uploading this!

MysteriousPresence responds:

Thank YOU for the review ! :p
Well the thing is I wanted the erhu to sound like oriental voices, and I don't know if it would have been recognizable if I had putted some reverb on it. But I noted this advice !
Thanks again ! =)

[Memories in Melodies]

It's very nice hearing the finished version of this! :) great job!

larrynachos responds:

Thank you Jordi <3