Jimbobsthebest's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[LifeBringer--_--]

Phat tune...

This is a sick tune. Congratulations. I have to mention as well that i'm really pleased that you created all the drums yourself, I can't stand it when people just paste a loop in to their songs. Although I recon the drums may benefit from a slightly distorted driving hi-hat rhythm. I know you've got a rhythm over the top, but I think open hi-hats would maybe work well.

The bass line is phat. I can't really criticise. Melody is nice and driving. The strings add extra texture.

Good work, your very talented. I hope this review was some how helpful.

PERVOK responds:

I will try distorted hi hats. Thanks buddaye

[LocatingDnB]

A review for you..

As your new I thought i'd review. This track isn't bad but I wouldn't go as far to say it's my favourite song. The drums are execelent, so I really really hope that you didn't just find a loop to use and that your created these drum for drum.

In terms of melody, it's good but it it does get a little repetitive. This isn't always a bad thing, but i think towards the end it needs a change.

I like what you've done with the synths, but I personally found a few of them a little tinny. Your bass line is nice but perhaps not bassy enough...

All in all this is a decent drum and bass song, and you've certainly got the potential to write some cracking music!

Keep composing, Jimbobsthebest

Philanthropy responds:

Hey thanks for the review.

Unfortunately, yes I did use loops that I found on the internet.

And I'm not saying that that is necessarily a bad thing to do but I understand where you're coming from.

If I could find a drum kit I would be set for life. But I don't have a drum machine to do these things with. So for now, I'm using loops I find on the net.

[technoranimator]

Getting there...

Sounding good, and there are plenty of catchy elements in this piece, but I personally think it is lacking that lead that we all love to hum along to. It's fairly well produced although some of the drum kicks seemed a little off time.

All in all its a good effort, and i'm sure I'll hear even better from you in the future.

Jimbobsthebest

That-unknown-guy responds:

thanks man its nice to have a review to come bak to after a hard day at skl thanks again for all your help and advice and i promise my next songs will be MUCH!!!!! better!! thanks

unknown

[Turn of Tides]

Fairly good...

I can see already that you have alot of potential with music making. This is a good song, but it needs to cut out the choir ah's and then bring them back in. It sounds too much when they are carried through the whole piece and it prevents it from properly climaxing.

Hope this helps, Jimbobsthebest

P.S. it's not drum and bass whatsoever, but as a newgrounds catergory it is the only thing which it would fit under.

NemesisTheory responds:

You're right about the choirs mate, I tried putting them out while making the song but then it'd sound way too empty, IMO at least, so I opted to let them stay throughout the entire song. Might now have been the best or original of choices, but a conscious choice at the very least. But again, you are on the mark about it.

And yes, I was wondering what this would fit under but I had no idea. I opted for DnB. :P

[I'm a cow]

A cow?

Hmm interesting title... but not a bad effort. It's kinda aphex twinesque, which I like. It's different and strangely uplifting. I'm not sure why I like this but I do...

attemptedperfection responds:

Well, for some reason I had the desire to write simply, "moo" for the comments... which left my original title not making very much sense. So I changed it. Anyway, thanks for the review!

[Dry Oasis--_--]

Brilliant for newgrounds...

This is a really good drum and bass song, but I don't think it would ever make the clubs. I'm a huge drum and bass fan I have been trying to write decent songs for so long and I have to say I haven't ever written any dnb as good as this, so much respect. But in terms of actual production, it sounds a little weak in places. I'm also not completely sure about the bass sound.

It's really hard to try and make comments constructive when i'm not sure what exactly it is that needs improving, but something seems missing... you know what I mean?

Anyway, voted 5/5, keep composing and well done for a really great track.

PERVOK responds:

This is the kind of track, that I wouldn't want to hit the clubs with; the drums aren't thick enough and the song doesn't have that groove. Plus, it's actually musical; this is a song meant for more of a listening pleasure kind of dealio.

[-=LJC=- My Toys have teeth]

I'm feeling this...

Just for the record, i'm criticising this as a Drum and Bass fan, not in comparison to my own music (which is nowhere near this standard).

It's fast pased and energetic which we all love in drum and bass. The dropping bass line is really phat, a bit of a challange for the sub, which is great to hear. I think you really know what your doing with your drums, they sound great, so I don't think I need to comment.

Its a good layout for a song and full of little sound FX which always make a piece more interesting. I think for me this piece could do with a bit more of a catchy lead melody. It some how isn't as attractive as the rest of the piece. I would have also expected some sort of bassline to ride underneath the lead, just to really add that extra thickness.

All in all though, this is a very good tune. I'm a bit jealous. 5/5

LJCoffee responds:

Well hot diggitty damn... I wish there were a more apparent way to see that there are new reviews on tracks...

Thank you for the feedback - I never claimed to be a DnB guy... Hell, I never even claimed that I know what I'm doing at all so it was really nice to see that you enjoyed this track.

Next time I decide to take a dive into the DnB world, I'll be sure to keep your suggestions in mind.

Thank you!

["Crappiest song" contest entry]

Hmm let me see

I'm afriad this isn't the crappiest song i've ever heard. I'm also afriad to say I think i've heard real attempts at songs on here which have been crappier. But don't be too offended, this is still really crap... really really crap. Which is why I voted 'I hope you die in a fire'. Well done :D

LJCoffee responds:

Nice... :)

I'll bet you don't often get thanked for voting zero, eh?

[Cauldron Choir]

Loving the oralpop

I'm loving the oralpop. I think I reviewed one of your songs the other day and like that one, this just grows and grows on me.

Good work!

alienredwolf responds:

Thanky panky poo!