FaeryTaleAdventurer's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Absurdity]

The intro regions remind me a bit of the practically random and irregular rhythmic bass intro one of the stage boss themes from Imperium had.

The speed up is okay; It helps to change the perspective of the loop in a way.

The strings aren't bad. I understand this isn't mix/mastered or w/e, but it sounds just enough okay that my super deep bass Moguls can at least hear the strings...a bit.

Can't wait to find out what you'll ultimately do with this newly discovered instrument in the future...

-Kurisu

Back-From-Purgatory responds:

Omnisphere isn't really newly discovered, I've been using it for a while now... just... I haven't really posted anything while using it.

But yes, you will hear more stuff created with Omnisphere (and lots of it) in the future.

[BadAssNess (WIP) ~P~]

This tune sounds okay, though I wouldn't quite place it in the category of "badass"...just yet.

I don't own that many fighting games, but I will say that it'd be nice to include elements from the music of fighting (not just versus) games of the SNES and Dreamcast. At this time this song sounds very closely related to your RPG works, than anything else, tbh.

Some songs I'd recommend giving a listen are: "Exciter" from Dead or Alive 2, "Eye to Eye, Blade to Blade" from Soul Calibur, "Avalon Is." from Power Stone, and "Stage 1" from Battletoads Double Dragon

For "Exciter" focus on the electric guitar(s) and the solo breaks. For a tough-guy militaristic style hear the percussion and horns of "Eye to Eye, Blade to Blade". The darkness in tone of "Avalon Is." can also be good in "baddassery" or for a good final fight (take note of that choir,wow), maybe. For a more classic yet awesome feel, take note of the heavy reverb and synthesizer keyboard [solo], as well as the hard bass plucks of Battletoads & Double Dragon first stage. There could be other elements you may want to pick from here, that I haven't listed, and that's fine too.

I think if anything, maybe start out with a strong, cutthroat guitar riff intro, that will give the message that this song's is all about (as Reggie Fils-Aime put it) kicking ass and taking names.

Don't hold back!

-FTA

Phyrnna responds:

Thanks for the great review!

I certainly do think it needs more. I'm also probably still stuck in EBF composition mode as it's been what I've been working for the last year. xD
Thanks for listening!

~Phyrnna ^_^ <3

[Hayao the Swordman]

This is an awesome change of pace! This certainly sounds like it has a lot of Far Eastern influence (aside from the theme being based around a Japanese swordsman), which in my opinion makes this tune really stand out amongst the other competitors' work!

I think this song has potential. I'm really sorry that you weren't able to finish the entire thing in time, but from what I'm hearing so far, this has become an easy fav in my books.

Keep it up! I don't know what you use, but I could easily imagine a live orchestra playing this for some sort of production.

-FTA

SilverPoyozo responds:

Thank you very much, sadly I didn't win the contest but it was very fun to compose.

Since I've got a software upgrade, I may try extending the song soon.

[King Samulis]

Really cool stuff, the first minute reminds me a bit of the fanfare associated with Star Wars. "Imperial City" from the Shadows of the Empire OST in particular came to mind in the beginning measures. The remaining 45 secs sound almost foreign, yet fitting with the first minute. The transition really fits well with the last part of the story. A good cliffhanger-like feel.

I like.

-FTA

Bosa responds:

Thank you, sir. I hope you continue listening to my music.

[-Awakening- (Preview)]

This tune has potential.

EZDrummer does sound like it is most definitely the "Drumkit From Hell", because it doesn't sound very good next to all the other instruments playing. It sounds like it was very lazily engineered, namely the drum rolling.

My advice would be to use drumkit soundfonts. I have a thread devoted to them in the audio forum.
The orchestra and guitars sound okay, though I think the orchestra could use a little more presence in the mix. I think a bass guitar of sorts could help complement/complete this tune as well.

-FTA

Back-From-Purgatory responds:

I don't get why everyone hates EZDrummer so much, I like it, but I'll look into soundfonts anyways.

As I've mentioned before, I still struggle a bit with leveling everything out just right, between when this was posted and when I released the full song on the album, I did do a little bit of tweaking though, which hopefully addressed the issue.

And there is a bass in the finished song, using a synth instead of a guitar however because my bass guitar doesn't like being tuned down, and it needs new strings and I'm too cheap (and broke) to go buy some.

Glad you like it though!

[Gag on Rotten Penguin....]

Wow, that was quite an experience.

I think I have an idea how I influenced the song, but not really! It felt good to practically sleep with during the first half, only to jump back to wakefulness when I heard the 2nd part. A real surprise from the initial bass and ghastly ambiance.

Keep up the great work. I should check out Aphex Twin's work, to perhaps get a better idea of who influenced what....

-FTA

Libby-Shimmz responds:

Thanks for the review. :)

[Of Epic Proportions]

A win for the ages!

This song sounds so well put together. A great blend of talents. Just one question, who did the drums and synthesizers?

RobSoundtrack responds:

Thanks so much man!! Glad you like it.
I did them drums and no synths were used.
Some used some violin-like techniques on guitar during their solos.
If that's the case, it was the guitarist as per that solo!

Thanks again!

[Patsgiving (Hallomas Remix)]

Nice work CJ, this is pretty good. Turning the tune into 4/4 from 3/4, and the drums are good too. The sampling is good as well.

-FTA

Libby-Shimmz responds:

Thanks. I actually didn't mess with the time signature of the sample. It just sounds offbeat. Don't know who to blame for that but it fits.

[Dark Spirits]

Very eerie and ominous, though I think the building up of the song could have some additional strength to it.

-FTA

samulis responds:

The buildup certainly could have erupted into more chaos. I ended up having to change some things to keep it from crackling. :/

[Capriccio "Bullet Heaven"]

Excellent tribute suite, TNE! This certainly made me think of a number of RPG series like Legend of Zelda and Final Fantasy, going as far as making me think they were from those games!

The use of alternate instruments and harmonies, help make this very original and very unique. The choirs used are very well chosen.

I kid you not, this is awesome. When I saw the name "Capriccio" in the title, I immediately thought of the priceless playback app on the iPhone. But I guess the interesting twist is that this experience could be likened to the app actually embellishing on the original Bullet Heaven soundtrack.

Keep up the wonderful work. This certainly goes to show what can be accomplished with a musician well versed in FL Studio and beyond.

-FTA

Troisnyx responds:

I'm really glad you enjoyed it -- thank you! ^_^