alternativesolution's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Voltage]

Sweet drop at 0:59. I wasn't convinced of this song until about that point, overall it does seem to lack some melodic structure, or it just gets buried underneath all the effects. 1:57 gets epic again. I agree with the review below, the kick and snare work well and I think they don't overpower the song and muddle it up bad, but give just enough power for all the wubs and dubs.

There is a bit of repetition, but it's not too bad since it's offset by other elements of the song. The transition at 1:23 feels kind of separated for a moment, I think could have benefited from a more flowy transition. The ending could use some work, as it kind of just stops and does a very brief fade, without feeling like it actually is done. Your intro isn't bad at all, however, and brings you right to business. This is a high energy track that is able to sustain itself successfully. Keep it up!

[Upbeat Upstreet]

Love the acid vibe. The bass keeps it interesting. Upbeat, chipper, and groovy!

[FD - m a l l s]

Sad, lofi, introspective. Clouded over skies, kinda got that monochromatic feel. It's definitely a vibe. I can see this being used for a flashback scene, or even for those documentary shows on serial killers, or some kind of backstory music.
Volume is quite low but I think could be intentional. Would love to see this be expanded on if that's an idea you have for the future.

ForgottenDawn responds:

Thanks! I've been working on the next "NOSTALGIA" album, which uses a similar production. I'm still exploring such possibilities, so all I can say for now is to stay tuned.

[Echo]

Moody, rhythmic, totally something I would play on a drive through the rain, or on cloudy day, or the chill parts of a road trip when I want my own time during the night hours and everyone's asleep haha.

Starting off, you have a great singing voice, it's just perfect for the music you are making, just vibes perfectly. 1:17 harmony was very nice. I see what you did there adding echoes at the end, too, and also the effect on "distance" which does convey the distance. I like the lyrics as well, they're simple and deliver the message well. While the song deals with repetition, it's not bothersome at all.

Glad I came across your music, listening to some others as well rn!

SkankyMojo responds:

Thank you so much, this was a lovely comment to wake up to today. ♥️

[Showtime!]

Fun, retro, upbeat!
It's catchy and guaranteed to get your foot tapping. I like the beat at 1:17, just sounds so nice. The constant lead melody gets a little too busy around 1:27 and kind of muddles over the transition point, by getting a little random like it's trying to fill space. 1:37 takes it back to the structure. Also this is great for looping, that was well done! Thoroughly enjoyed.

[a plaintive cry from space]

You can feel the emotion and mind wandering with this one. The soft intro was delicate and then it begins to speak at 0:05. The title is succinct, and well-named for the experience you achieve. There is enough instrumentation to provide the depth while also allowing for the quieter parts to speak for themselves.

[Revenge of the Woods]

Really enjoying the story basis and the song title! The samples are beautiful and the textural changes, along with a strong theme keep the piece worth listening to until the end.

The segment between 4:00-4:29 felt like it could use a little more dynamic change, in terms of volume and intensity; it seemed like it was part that was supposed to build up as it continued, but it got a bit stagnant for the melody and the feeling it was trying to sustain, and the transition into the epicness at 4:33 felt a little weak. In comparison, the transition at 1:58 was really nice, but I think those four notes leading immediately prior could have benefited from a dramatic increase in level (low to high) to introduce that strong performance afterward. The transitions at 3:01 and 3:59 are amazing, and I listened to them twice over just because.

Also, I'm a big fan of recurring themes in people's work, so that got me excited to see the earlier main theme reprise at 5:16! That sustained nicely, until the abrupt ending, which seemed uninspired. Imo, an extra ten seconds to wind it down while still retaining its epicness wouldn't hurt, or maybe it could retain its abruptness by offering a little more finality to the ending (the final notes with the ending cymbal came off weak).

Overall, this is a really great job for your first orchestral piece! The title is esp cool and I enjoyed this a lot. Story pieces are something I can especially appreciate!

Benji-G responds:

Thank you for the review! I highly appreciate it :]

[Space Groove Update1]

Whoa, really digging the tune. I love how how epic it all sounds, in its own unique way. The drums definitely sound bigger and better in this new version. Gives it more kick.
I'm not sure how, but the transition at 0:18 actually sounds better in the original. I think it has less impact in this version when 0:19 hits. Might be because of the dying note at 0:17 sounds cut off too quickly as if it wasn't finished. This occurs in both versions, but it's more noticeable in this one. Aside from that, the song alone is really awesome. 0:19 to 0:28 is definitely favorite segment. This is going to be stuck in my head all day. :)
As for inspiration, if you're looking to extend it, ( I'm going off the original version, since that one is more 'complete') it could probably benefit by quieting down for a while and then building back up again to end on an epic note, or having an outto similar to the intro, to get that spacey feel back in. Dunno. Go crazy with it!

MetalRenard responds:

Thanks for the feedback! I'll look into your points.
I'm thinking of ways to include vocals, I really want to sing some more. I'm glad you enjoyed the piece so far!

[Aster]

The composition is pretty nice. The piano samples could use a bit of tweaking, the hours spent on the growls were well worth it imo, they sound great. The song does suffer some repetition, but I think the segment around 1:50 helps to resolve that. 2:20-2:29 sounds a little muddy, but it's not terrible. Love that buildup righy before 2:50. The outtro definitely was super quick, I felt that was abrupt, could be done smoother. Overall energizing track. Keep it up!

ggaero responds:

Thanks for the review :)