Codefreq's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Little critter parade]

This piece really fits the title. I'm not sure if you intended this, but the quiet mix and the sparse instrumentation go really well with the title, "Little critter parade".

That said, I think you should add in your description what your intent actually was, so I can give a more accurate review and maybe a better rating. Without knowing what your intent and/or your thought process was in creating this piece, I can only judge by my own taste and, as is above, I can only provide limited constructive feedback that may or may not be helpful.

I think it's an interesting piece. Intentionally or not, you've done some clever things with it.

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[Broken Dreams]

In order for me to give a helpful review with constructive feedback that meets my review standards, I think you should add in your description your thought process behind making this song as well as what thoughts went into its title, "Broken Dreams". If you clearly state theses pieces of information, I won't have to resort to simply judging by my opinion, and it could affect my rating as well.

As it is, My opinion is simply that I think it's okay. It doesn't wow me.

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[Rejection]

I see some potential here. Unfortunately, the mixing leaves a lot to be desired, particularly the lack of bass.

I'm also wondering why you picked the title "Rejection"? It doesn't seem to fit with the positive vibe or the fast paced energy of the song. If you intend to keep the song as is, I recommend changing the name. If you intend to keep the track and its name as is, I recommend explaining where you are coming from so I can assess how well I thought your intent came across rather than simply by my taste.

All that said, I'd like to see what this song could be.

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[Neon Signs]

Neat! The imagery that this conjures up for me is driving through a sketchy part of a retro-futuristic city while on drugs.

I'm wondering why you picked the name Neon Signs?

Although it's a really cool track, It's unclear if there was any intent behind it. If there isn't. please specify that. If there is, I'd like to know what it was. Without knowing what you intended to do, I can't accurately rate and review how clearly that intent comes across. I have to resort to judging the track based on my personal taste

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Possibly responds:

Thanks so much for the detailed review and I appreciate you taking the time. I'm quite content for the mystery of meaning to remain :D

[The Pain Waltz]

This piece has a melancholy tone to it right up until the end at 2:02, where it starts to sound more ambiguous. Interesting approach.

I think you should add some commentary about your thoughts going into making this song. That would help me base my review on how clearly I think your intent came across rather than simply my own opinion.

Technically speaking, I think the end cuts off just a tad too early. I suggest having a bit of extra space for the instruments to finish. As it is, it just cuts off.

Still, For what it's worth, I do like the song. Nice work.

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[The Turning Point]

The track doesn't sound particularly 80's or 80's anime to me. Then again, I didn't live through the 80's or watch anime from that time period. I'll give it the benefit of the doubt.

I'm curious about the genre pick and where the title came from. Also, what intent did you have when creating this track? Without this information, I have to judge based on my own personal taste rather than how clearly I thought your intent came through in this piece. It could also affect my rating.

For what it's worth, I do like this piece. It has a very motivational vibe.

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[Chaos Dreams]

The mixing is very quiet. I suggest using compression/limiting and/or some normalizing so the listener doesn't have to change the volume for this specific piece.

I wish you put in the description your thought process and intent when you created this piece. It can make the piece more cohesive and as a reviewer I can provide better feedback, based on how clear I thought your intent came across rather than simply my own taste. That, and I can rate your piece more accurately.

My opinion is I like this song and it's not something I typically hear on NG. As it is, that's about all I can say.

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[Doom]

The beginning of this makes me think of two things: First, I thought of a woman overlooking a grassy plane while on a high hill. Then I thought of someone near a small lake on a dock. It's neat that this part of your song (and by extension, the title) is strong enough to invoke an image and is vague enough to potentially invoke multiple images, something I personally rarely see in music. The compression is a little high, but other than that the vibe is very clear.

Unfortunately, that goes away when the main percussion (particularly the clap) comes in at 1:15. Then it turns into essentially a party song (or trance-like, at least). The imagery goes away as fast as it came, and it's a real let-down. I want this song to carry that image the whole way through and live up to its potential and its title "Dreamscape".

Maybe I'm misunderstanding your intent. My review is based on an assumption, after all. If you think I've got your intent all wrong, please feel free to respond and clarify what exactly your thought process and intent was in creating and releasing this piece.

Nevertheless, I hope you find my feedback, both the criticism and the positive remarks, useful.

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TheMusicWarrior responds:

Thank you! I will work to this!))) Besides, I wanted to do this track maximally dancing and, of course, I would to do this claps in this part, but it's a stadium loop. But still thank you, I,m very pleased for you!))))