AetherX's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Mio/Homura]

This song is utterly spectacular. And the fact that you made it in only two (rather stressful) weeks? A miracle! I once spent six months (on and off) working on a track that holds no light to this.

Making a song like this is truly ambitious, and I think it's fabulous that you just leaped forward and did it anyway. The vocals were hauntingly beautiful and the instrumental was spine-tingling on its own. I can't imagine how awesome this would have turned out had you been able to spend more time on it.

The only problem I can see isn't in your mixing per se, but your vocal processing. The instruments were produced very well, but the vocals didn't seem to fit quite right in the mix. I'm sure you could have made this better if you weren't literally working on borrowed time. It's easy to look past this small flaw, however.

I adore non-English vocals, so I was instantly emotionally enamored, and when I read the English translation I nearly cried. Beautifully done! One question, though: are you planning on tweaking this some more now that you don't have to worry about a deadline?

Downloaded for sure, I can tell that you poured your heart and soul into this.

Troisnyx responds:

T_T I'm just honoured that it touched you so.
When I tweak it, I don't know. I don't even know how to tweak it. I am still reeling from the embitterment, it's not even funny. But I do want to make this better.

[Raining Dreams *JJM121*]

Good, for only a single instrument...

...but simplicity can only take you so far, in my opinion.

The mixing was decent: It sounded clear enough for the most part, but I noticed some clipping from the left side.

There was a surprising amount of variation for only using bass guitars, but I think that the song would benefit from a wider range of instruments: that's your decision, though. The melodies and harmonies were well done, catchy and interesting. The end, however, seemed sudden and incomplete.

Very good for a one instrument song!

JJM121 responds:

Yeah, it probably would've sounded better with a few more instruments but I wanted to try something different. And I'm still surprised I could make a complete song with just one instrument. ^^

Thanks!

[Don't Stop! - Adam Doan]

Cool

The first thing I noticed was that is was a little slow for a dance song, but who cares? No one says that all songs of any genre have to have a certain tempo. The drums are great, very powerful. In fact ,the overall mastering is very well done, each instrument is clear in the mix.

I liked the use of vocal samples, it adds another element to the track.

As far as criticism, I think your instrumentation could be a little more varied. Like you could throw in a part in the middle with a synth that isn't used anywhere else in the song. Just a suggestion. Also, I'm a big melody guy, and although this is catchy, the melody gets a little repetitive.

Overall, I like it. A very unique track.

8/10
4/5

Herdunculus responds:

Hmm ok I can see what you're saying. It sounds like really good advice, i think i might revamp this song! thanks!

[Satellite (FlashChaz Remix)]

Nice, pure trance

Very well done overall. The instrumentation matched the vocals perfectly. I like that gated supersaw. This is definitely something I could just chill out to.

Not much to say criticism-wise. I tend to like stuff with more of a melody, but this is fine, as it fits the genre very well. It's not perfect, but I have no idea what to do to make it better. Downloaded!

9/10
5/5

Chaz responds:

Thanks Aether!

[Mosquitoes - Owl City Parody]

Amusing

Well put together, and pretty funny. I couldn't make out what the vocals were saying for quite a bit of the time though, which was a shame because I laughed at what I did hear. So I agree with the guy below about boosting the vocals.

Favorited!

RLFHOG3 responds:

I boosted them, just in case you wanted to hear. the vocals are much clearer now.

[Paparazzi - Dirty Mix]

cooool

Dunno what Helth is talking about. I love the beat. I liked the song before but this is definitely as good if not better. Plus if you're buds with LK412 then you must be cool.

5/5
9/10
-Æ

b0b3rt responds:

Thanks ;D

[Thizz n FX]

Nice...

Well put together, very catchy. The vox seems a little out of place but if it wasn't there it would probably sound weird. The actual looping could use some work, but I'm kinda picky on stuff like that. Now that I've listened to it about 20 times in a row I suppose I kinda have to download it huh? hehe

8/10
5/5
-Æ

axeFX responds:

harhar. I find it loops nicely on winamp, and the vox does need a bit of work I agree. Thanks for the review

[Techno Rocker v2 - RdM]

I love you

DOWNLOADED! This song is fucking brilliant. You surpassed yourself. I thought that nothing could be better than the first one but this is amazing.If I can have this song stuck in my head for the rest of my life I will always be happy. Although I may randomly start dancing in public...
5/5
10/10

-Æ

Bahdshah responds:

HAHAHAHA love the energetic review!! THANKS!! love ya!

[KTR/WF1 Moments of Inspiration]

Still amazing

I remember hearing this song when you first posted it. I have to say that the work that wyldfyre1 did on it didn't change much drastically but it really helped. Now it just has that "feel" to bump it from a 9 to a 10 on my scale, and I don't hand out 10s left and right. This song reminds me more of an RTS or just a turn-based strategy rather than an RPG. But that's hwat is great about music, so many visions. This song remains one of my very favorites.
5/5
10/10

-Æ

KTRECORDS responds:

Awesome man. Thanks for comin back to check out the new version. Be sure to check out WF1's new stuff too!

-Jason
KTRECORDS

[.Falling Star]

Well done

A little short for now, but well put together. It had a few slip-ups here and there, mostly small timing issues unnoticeable for the most part. It loops fairly well and makes good background music for just about anything. Also, I wouldn't call it a classic song. It sounds more like miscellaneous, but that doesn't really matter.
5/5
8/10
Downloaded!

-Æ

Manhart responds:

Thanks for the review.
Glad you liked it.
I don't understand about the timing issues, could you explain in a private message?

-Manhart