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[.:Arcade_5:.]

Awesome indeed! Saw this on the front page. Each sound is at its optimum volume; there's nothing too loud or soft in the mix really. It's catchy too! As for this short loop, it loops perfect, didn't even realized it had finished 'til it looped twice or so. There is just the right amount of variation and repetition. I like all the simple melodies you have going on to compliment the complicated bass sounds. I hope to see as much variation in the finished version as well!

[nonameyet [WiP]]

This is a great even for a WIP! You've got some nice effects going on, and the drums are just perfectly punchy and dancey. My favorite part so far is from 0:41 to 0:51. And that melody you add in around 0:59 is very well placed. Your sounds mesh well overall. Yeah I'm kind of catching that dance/house vibe so either genre would be appropriate I think. Very much looking forward to the finished version! :)

ioneofmany responds:

Hey thanks for the review! I really appreciate it. (:

[Desperate Situation]

Great beginning! I could really feel the tension. As the song progressed, however, I think it got too complicated and some notes did not seem to match. Also, the looping is not very smooth.
Things begin to get interesting again right at 0:46 to the very end. After that, it flows much nicer. I notice the lower volume at the end, which helps to calm down the song, so that was nice.

[Death to the Fire]

The first minute or so is pretty decent. However, I'm really not feeling the drop. There is a ton of distortion and it pretty much blocks out the rest of the song. The short build with the kick right before the drop has some clipping that could be fixed, also. Also, the ending was too plain and abrupt in my opinion, unless that was intentional. Looking back at the entire song, I see you do have a nice melody, and with some improvement on your bass, this could turn out pretty good!

skylukewalker99 responds:

Thanks! I'll work on the bass drop and do a re-upload in a few days.

[Requiem of the Dying Sun]

Nice! The melody sounds very somber but beautiful. Some notes sound accidentally dropped into the mix, but most everything sounds fine. The last few seconds provide a decent ending.
Interesting title by the way! :)

[FS: Freefalling]

Hey! New song! :)
So, I'd like to start off with, you have a great start. The first 30 seconds sound very solid and put together, full-sounding, and with an interesting atmosphere--with a definite touch of style! After that, new melodies begin to build, and sound a bit random. Not the high pitched one in the background though. I know you don't always aim for catchy, but I really couldn't follow along with them at all. One nice melody I did hear is that one at 1:17-1:25 and 1:44-1:51, with the loud distorted-sounding synth. That one definitely stuck in my head well.
The harmonies were not very strong and supportive, in my opinion, especially toward the end of the song. It takes a few listens to really hear them through and properly hear them meshing together, otherwise it sounds a bit empty, or naked. I don't know how to describe it :(
However, you definitely chose the rights sound to do them in. Which you seem to have a knack for.
1:28 sounds really nice too, to calm down the song's business for a bit. The transition back to the main riff is well done.
Drums are great as always, and the effects are nice and varied. Ooh and the very first few seconds were a very well timed and funky. :) Just listened to it again.
Nice to hear new music from you again! (like I'm one to talk) :D

FairSquare responds:

Yeah, the melodies should be more recognizable i guess.. i just want to put too much in them.
And it sounds empty to you? Hmm, that's not good.. i'll just make everything have it's own place more in my future works, so that the track feels more as a solid piece instead of several loose parts.
Also, yes, you are one to talk because i saw you have a new song too! :D
Thanks for the review! :)

[Snowblind]

I absolutely love the beginning. Right at the drop and onward was really smooth in an unsettling, interestingly new-ish sort of way. Your choice of sounds come together fresh, and funky. I like your style! Only thing I could suggest improvement on is the build from the 0:20 to 0:50, which sounds less solid and uncertain, especially when it came to the synths compared to the rest of the song. Perhaps a shorter, less subtle build?
Also, the composition itself managed to keep away dullness with the repetition, which is a very good thing. Overall, nice work!

CowardlyLion responds:

Thank you very much! I'm glad you enjoy my style. I might have to open the song up and work on the intro. Hopefully you enjoy the outcome.

[FS: Between The Bars]

More variation! Yay! I like the song. I haven't heard it before, so I'll go listen to it soon.
Guitar work is pleasing to hear. And again, nice song choice! Your voice goes well with the tune and simplicity of vocals+guitar. I think a couple notes sounded off, but I'm just guessing, since I don't know how the original goes. And, as always, I love. Your voice! X3
Keep singing! (Anyone who says otherwise doesn't know what they are talking about.)

FairSquare responds:

I think a couple of notes are off too.. :(
Thanks for the review and reassurance about my voice, because i really do need that :p
Thank you thank you thank yoooouuuu :D