Jimbobsthebest's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Paroxym-We RuN Dis (Collabo)]

Wicked tune....

This is a good tune, but I think it could be improved drastically in a couple of areas. I think it would really benefit with a beefier kick. If I were you, i'd try and really boost the lower frequencies of your kick, just to make it more punchy.

Also, i'd make the bass more predominant in the mix, I think it could do with being a little louder. These are really the only aspects where I could offer possible improvement. Everything else is tight, especially the rest of the percussion which is amazingly well produced.

Good work man, keep them coming.

Paroxym responds:

Yup you've hit it right on the dot. I was thinking about the same things. Thanx. Ez

[-=Gallows=-]

Great Riff

It's a really great riff, but unfortunately doesn't seem to be much more than that. This piece has got so much potential it's unbelievable, I could really see this as being a wicked tune. However lack of vocals and extreme repetition make it more boring than it should be.

I don't want you to see this as a negative review, but I like to offer my criticisms if I can to help people improve their music. I would suggest some break downs, a chorus and a key change.

I guess I know in your Author Commets you explained that this wasn't meant to be something innovative but I think it's got the potential to be... so why not do it?

Keep composing man, James

Mataro responds:

The riff started it all. I may just go back and redo it with vocals or the like, but I'm not sure as I've never attempted singing before. If I do go back and rework it though, I'd be sure to mix it up some.

A chorus is definitely needed, but I just couldn't fit it into the half hour I spent working on this. But like I said, I probably will go back and rework it, as I've already got a fair few people saying I should really expand upon it. :P

Thanks a ton for the comments though, Jimbobsthebest. I really appreciate it. Come back around any time, and I'll let you know if I really make some changes to it :D

[Filthy Asylum]

A little distorted.

This piece is overall a little messy and distorted. You've got some nice ideas in here, but I think you've maybe gone a little far with the filth. It's difficult to get right, but the best sounding filthy dnb tracks have great clarity.

The drums are pretty good, but a little heavy in the mix. It's also a nice bass line, just a little over powering.

Keep working on this stuff man, i'm sure you'll bring out a tune in no time.

crackheadtrent responds:

Cheers man. Sorry i took so long to get back. Yeh, this was from my 'the dirtier the better' phase. I usually keep cleaner beats on my DnB tracks now, with more accurate and tuneful basslines. Check out my new tune, Microchef. I think you might like it ;)

Pyro x)

[Prelude no. 7 in Cm]

Very minimal, but very soothing.

It's always hard to give rating a write reviews on these sorts of songs. As I know your own inspiration has led you to write this, I feel it deserves higher than an 8. However as a piece to listen to it feels a little minimal to me. This isn't necessarily a bad things however, more that this isn't really the sort of stuff that creates those feelings inside me (just personal preference remember).

On the other hand, the melody is very nice and some great chord progressions. I can see this being used often in flash animations etc.

Good work Rocky, Keep composing.

MusicalRocky responds:

Yeah this is definitely minimal in a way--not a whole lot going on. But yeah I already had some fancier preludes. This one is more calm and straightforward :)

I'm glad you like the melody though, and progression. I feel those are some of the stronger points. I hope it gets used in some animations!

Hah, thanks for reviewing.

-Rocky

[Universe by Halcyon]

Nice...

This is a nice metal tune, but is still a little under produced. The vocal part and drums are pretty decent. But the guitar sounds a little off.

It's a pretty good tune, but there isn't really much of a catchy melody. However you've got some pretty good rhythms in there and you can tell there is an overall level of musicianship which cannot be compromised.

It's a good tune, but it could do with a little beefing up.

Good work man, I hope the criticisms were helpful. Keep it up.

Live2shred responds:

thanks dude. i need all the critical help i can get because i'm putting out CD's from my home studio and i really need to get my production skills together. my recording setup is only worth about $600 at the moment so i really have to push my equipment for what its worth. hopefully i can tweak the sounds better when i have more and better gear

[-=)Sorrow- Preview(=-]

Short and sweet...

Very nice. Calming and relaxing. Well played.

Keep composing.

MJTTOMB responds:

I'm very glad you liked it. Perhaps you'll do some more classical soon? :D

[Life in a Stairway]

Ok....

Firstly, I can tell you used fruity loops for this and chucked together a couple of the premade samples. Which isn't necessarily a bad thing, but it would have been nice to hear all your own work.

I wouldn't have called this trance either, as I would have gone straight for the miscellaneous category. This piece has some nice elements in it, but doesn't seem very well structured.

Over all, it seemed a little unorganised and there was definately a lack of mastering. Good luck with your next compositions.

gother responds:

Thanks, you hit the nail on the head there. I think this was my second or third song I ever made using the program, still getting to learn it a bit. Thanks for the feedback.

[Hallelujah (cover)]

Brilliant...

Brilliant arrangement, beautiful song... full marks.

Well done man, James

AlexSandford responds:

Thanks!

[Fuck Yourself]

Woah man...

Wow man, take a valium. You need to chillax.

But on a more serious note, you need to look at your sound level and be careful of singing/screaming too close to the mic.

Frostvind666 responds:

Not easy to sing in a headphone mic ..... But I´ll try to get one

[(::Snowind::)]

Another Ambient one...

I'm liking this alot. What makes you create this sort of music? I'm far to edgy a person to have the time to compose stuff like this. Anyway keep it up, i'm liking it.

FatKidWitAJetPak responds:

I really love symbolic things. Some of my music you have to listen to carfully to understand its meaning. =)