Score: 10

"WELL HOLY SHIT!!"

submission: Dare to Dream =S=

date: September 3, 2008

Every second --nanosecond of this just screams, I AM ORIGINAL AWESOMENESS!! PRAISE MY FUCKING AWESOMENESS OR DIE!! NO WAIT, I DON'T EVEN NEED TO THREATEN YOU, BECAUSE I AM SO INCREDIBLE THAT YOU JUST FALL TO THE GROUND IN TOTAL RESPECT.
or however unweird something might happen that someone comes across this a literally keels over..

And you will become A LEGEND. Because this is just so fucking amazing. The whole thing, seriously...the mixing is superior, and the whole song itself!! It's just so totally mind-blowing!!!
D:
I'm having trouble believing I have met (sort of) someone as freakin good as this!

The melody is just so great! It's not something particularly catchy, say pop into my head with me being able to recall the entire song (which is actually very, VERY GOOD--stuff like that tires quickly and it doesn't become as mind-blowing.)

In a way, I am actually very glad no one has used this in a game or flash..
Because I want to...like really, REALLY badly.
I have so many ideas I am about to BURST! I am secretly hoping no one uses this until I get flash..
But I also hope that this gets out fast and is recognized by the pros! ..Man what's the point, you are pro. Anyone can tell just listening to this. To this I was reviewed by a genius.. O_O
Haha okay this is getting long, but I just wanted to let out my overwhelming appreciated and excitement..
The rhythms and structure of the song are just so impressive, and it really has this particular, theme to it..
I love it! :D
And yeah, how your stuff doesn't it make it to the top ten I'll never understand..plus it kinda pisses me off. >:C

Score: 10

"WEll shit."

submission: madness is gay

date: September 3, 2008

Regardless of the contest or anything, this is pretty crazy.
In a sort of organized way.. but I really, really like it. The guitar was like a controlled beast, and the drums were the second best part. But then there's the bass..
Shit, I like it all. This is so damn underrated..
This could work really well in a flash series that has lots of fights. Man if I had flash right now, I'd definitely use this. It's inspiring! Kudos on the madness it evokes!
-Vesta J

Score: 8

"Caramelldansen..?"

submission: CaramellDansen Un-Vocalized

date: August 3, 2008

What's that? It sounds so familiar it's getting on my nerves >.< Did I review your other demo?? argh
Anyway, it sounds really cute, it'd be interesting to hear it with lyrics.
It's not really my type of music, but I have nothing to complain about it. I think it was structured well. The song itself also sounds really familiar, I feel like such a noob.
Ehh, I really like the bass and your use of the synths. It was pretty energizing.
-Vesta J

Score: 9

"!!!"

submission: Cloud Forest

date: August 3, 2008

WHAT THE STUPID FREAKING HELL!!! ARGH!!!! I JUST WROTE THE BESTEST REVIEW EVER AND THE STUPID WINDOW CLOSED ON ME!!!! WTFFF!!!! >:C
Okay, enough with that. *mutters curse words under her breath* I'm going to try to repeat everything I said, but it won't sound as good as before >.<
I'd been saying that is piece is just awesome!

This truly is ambience with spirit.
What I especially love about this piece is its floaty feel. I like how the melody comes fading in, bring in a feeling of greatness. This is where, after a lifelong search, the very greatness is found. The characters are amazed, at the top of a mountain, gazing in awe.
It brought this epic, rising feeling of power. It was truly uplifting!
To me, only after listening a second time, I noticed that the drums came in a little early for a full effect. That may be what you were talking about, how everything hushed a little when they came in. But like I said, it was only after listening a second time that I noticed.

In absolute honesty, this really blew me over. This=underrated. Now it's in the 4s where it belongs >:D
-Vesta J

Score: 8

"Hmm.."

submission: Circuits of Sorrow

date: July 30, 2008

It doesn't bring me to tears...it seems more like a dangerous kind of depression..it's mysterious. I like it!
Right from the very beginning, the bells and pizzicato lead you on suspensefully, but not too intense; just enough to keep you going, while the synths in the background relentlessly carry on. I imagine the sad young past of a character being displayed explicitly. I wish you luck in the MAC, you late contestant >:D
-Vesta J

Score: 9

"Haha!"

submission: =Woodland Bounce=

date: July 30, 2008

Cute as ever :D Very entertaining like the original!
Of course, with the bass being my favorite part, the different percussion was particularly uplifting ^^

Score: 10

"An especially great intro. Timeless track :D"

submission: .:~| V3: Maeror MAC8 July |~:.

date: July 23, 2008

It's weird, though..the first time I listened to this, the timpani sounded staticy. I forgot the actual word, though.. I think it's just Firefox. Sometimes it screws up the song.

Anyway, back to the song: I love the honorable feel it has. This doesn't make me sad or anything, but it is kind of depressing. I would count this more to the postwar kind of feeling instead of total grieving.
I really like the direction you went with this. You have nice harmonies, great instruments (AND wtf do you mean, "warning: bag pipes"!? WTF! >:O I love them :D !), and best of all, it's not catchy or especially sticky-outy. It doesn't beg attention, and it's really great for what you were trying to achieve.
I really liked this. It really got my attention :) Haha I've already listened to it 5 or 6 times already. Despite my over-analyzing when listening to songs (which makes the song more readable, therefore soon tiring), I could listen to this another 5 or 6 times :D:D Again, like I said, this is a really great track. I especially admire the strings? or quiet brass in the very background.

Good luck winning the MAC, I'm sure this is a competitive piece for any kind of contest >:D
-Vesta J ":D

Score: 9

"Chill."

submission: - The End -

date: July 20, 2008

It just starts all nice and calm. It has its edge even through all the easy-goingness.
And after reading the title, I can see this as an end credits song.
The one thing you might want to change is turning down the bass around 1:27 and after that. It becomes a little boomy, but it's no big deal.
The thing I really like about this song is ..ok everything, but you know. A lot of the harmony is just really great, and those arps don't get tiring too soon. Nice.
-Vesta J

Score: 9

"No shit!"

submission: =Judgement Day=

date: July 18, 2008

Well if this didn't just blow me over.

..This is just pure awesomeness in itself!! Some parts were indeed randomly added, but this piece just speaks for itself.
It messes itself up, fixes itself, talks for itself, lives for it self, and it just says, "I AM INDEPENDENTLY EPIC AND MAJESTIC SHIT."

I'm just in my usual reviewing self, so I gratefully thank SBB for speaking for me.
(SBB: you did. End.)

Basically I have nothing left to say, but I just hope this review does something for you. Overall, it's just what you said it is. :D

Score: 8

"-.-"

submission: =The Lament=

date: July 18, 2008

Along with the melody, those deep, low keys really add some weight to the song. Even though I'm more bass-oriented, they don't seem very pleasant to me. I guess it's intentional, to focus on the theme.
What you've got here is pretty dark. I can see this as many things. A depressing moment, a depressing introduction, sad end credits. This could work with many things; it's got the flexibility.
..Basically what I'm trying to say is that this works. Very much.
Kudos on a job well done ^^

ps. I don't think you need to work on the treble at all. It counters the deep keys and gives it a better sound. I think you should stick to this :)