popraz's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[FNR - MH16: MayDay]

Very good

An interesting idea for ilustrating the article, a mix of news report, and in memoriam-like classical music. Sound quality is good, sometimes a bit too synthy (especially the flute instrument), but epic in scope and efficient. The echoes in the end of each read passage are a bit too much for the overall atmosphere. Very good work and good luck at the contest.

FairSquare responds:

Yeah, i still got to change that flute instrument. Haha, i'm just too lazy :P
And about the echoes; i tried to change that, but somehow i can't get it right. So i think i won't do anything about that. Or do you think i should delete the echoes completely?
Anyway, thanks for the review and good luck to you too.

[Kw- Conficker Worm]

Interesting

I'm always paranoid about viruses, I constantly check Task Manager to see if there's any suspicious process running in the background. This song sounds really creepy and the finale with malfunctioning Windows sounds is too much for me to bear. Great idea, intelligent sound design and great quality. Excellent work and good luck at the contest !

nightsurfermusic responds:

Thank you very much! Im glad you like it. :D

[Feral Children]

Twisted

Very, very twisted song. I love it ! One big problem though, like Metal-Kombat noticed is that the vocals are hard to make out most of the time. The song is just awesome, especially the whole concept of feral children put to music. The lyrics and melody are hardcore and it would be a shame to lose points because of the vocals. Excellent work and good luck at the contest.

Pure-Metal-UTA responds:

Alright, so then what I'll do is redo the vocals so they are distinguishable. I'm really glad you liked the song.Thanks!
\m/

[Train Disaster]

Great

It's an interesting blend of classical writing and atmospheric instrumentation. Slightly experimental in sound quality but it's a great idea, and the mix of the two tehniques makes for a great portrayal of the story you chose. Solid, honest original work overall. Good luck at the contest !

TheRat responds:

Thanks =D

[Terrae - Oblivia (Opening)]

Great

I don't know what the game is about, but it kind of sounds like something with pirates or conquering fleets, something about the open seas anyway. It's epic indeed and very adventurous, in the line of James Newton Howard's animation adventure scoring. The theme sticks in your head and is also very hummable. Very good indeed !

Zero123Music responds:

Your review is highly appreciated! thanks alot :)

Pirates? well I don't think so xD but I have only a story which to write my music for Terrae - Oblivia.

thanks again
>>Zero

[Good Morning America]

Wonderful

Great song, very hymn-like. The first thought that went through my head was of the movie Flags of Our Fathers. This song would have worked so much better than Clint Eastwood's simplistic score did. Wonderfully written theme, excellent instrumentation and sound mixing. I love how the theme doesn't go overboard with heroics, but accentuates a feeling of dignity and honor. Excellent song.

sorohanro responds:

Thanx man, thanx.
Nice words like that coming from a very good composer means a lot to me.
Cheers ;)

[The Cliff]

Fantastic

Great war song ! There are plenty of good things about it, from the alert pacing to the instrumentation and the melodic lines. Indeed, it sounds a bit too synthetic, but it is still a great achievement !

silencefreedom responds:

Thanks!

[Desert Winds - SownShadow Fox]

Great song

I'm honestly not a fan of trance, but this song works well beyond genre limits. Most of all I love the melody. It's a beautiful and catchy composition. The beat and synths are excellently mixed together. Rather than just being an instrumental track, the use of vocals is what I felt makes this track really great. Good lyrics too. Excellent work !

itsfoxhall responds:

Thanks very much dude :)

[Journey to the East ~P~]

Great

Well you've done a great job with this song. The orchestrations and melodies are very fitting for China. The flute is just awesome. Very well mixed track, with lots of variation and pleasant tunes. Excellent work !

Phyrnna responds:

Thank you! I'm glad you enjoyed the song. I had a good time making it.
Good luck to you for the contest! :D

[White X In the Sky (RaC2)]

Awesome

Well, the minus parts have been pointed out already by the previous reviewer, the clipping, a couple of playing mistakes and the abrupt ending. But I'm sure you'll take care of those so I'll get to the positive part : This is an awesome metal track ! It has to be said that you're really good at this, and, even with the few flaws, it still sounds great. The intro is amazing and the overlaping of melodies is very smooth. Excellent metal track !

Pure-Metal-UTA responds:

Thanks so much dude!
Like I told Twilight, I will have everything perfected before the RaC2 finals... If I make it that far.
Even if not, it will still be perfected!
Thanks for the review!