Xinxinix's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[just b]

Very sentimental-feeling song. It's a mood that goes really well with ending credits and can invoke that feeling of caring while at the same time having a few small "laughs" via fun switch-ups in the beat itself. I love the mix, I love the subtlety in all the instruments to coalesce and dance together rather than having anything really verbose and overtly aggressive.

A full-ass song with a lot of heart and care ^^

trevor8 responds:

thanks!

[speak proper]

The beat reigns supreme in this match up, and I think maxx does a great job complimenting the tempo with the way he can roll his words and enunciate the wordplay phonetically. There just isn't enough presence on the instrumental to make it feel like it's a *fair* match. There's definitely room for both to compete with each other. Maxx brings that high energy and melancholy undertone with his way of presenting lyrics almost comedically, and it makes for a nice contrast to a low-toned lo-fi beat. But there isn't enough "oomph" in the beat to bring any direction or focus to how great it was composed.

Well done though, guys! Very fun ^^

maxxjamez responds:

You the best for this comment

[/Tilt/ - <b>w-core</b>]

High energy and fast paced, especially the given context that it drew inspiration from F-Zero, and the song becomes super giddy because of it. That element of danger and excitement work hand-in-hand. The mix feels very *full* for something that's chiptune.

I love how much it pushes the listener to either complete a race against the clock or to just bop their head.

ComposerEvans responds:

That was totally the feeling I wanted the player to have!

Thanks dude

[Robot Wants a New Sax]

The energetic pacing and wild rhythms tie together in a way that your structure presents opportunity for this chaotic sense of appeal. I initially didn't recognize it was a battle back and forth because the song was so well laid out--it felt absolutely naturally funky and fresh.

Nicely done, carrying something so whacky and giving it the proper roadmap.

Mackievellian responds:

My guy, thank you for leaving a quick review, especially the comment on structure, I always struggled with it

[Wouldnt It Be Funny If Geese Learned How To Make Money And Started To Live Human Lives?]

Definitely has a strong industrial vibe, but without enough mid-tones. There's a lack of mixing preventing anything from feeling in the "middle" range that gives a feeling this song is in a HUGE room where everything has reverb applied to it in maximum overdrive.

I think as a concept this is smooth as hell, but that lack of production *kills* me. And then at the end, it's so charming for a few fleeting seconds when the instrumental is mixed up and freestyling, but it doesn't last nearly long enough. I think a bit more crazy experimentation in the middle range would've done this song MAJOR justice ^^

WizardCoolio responds:

Thanks so much for the feedback and I'm glad you enjoyed the track. I do tend to upload a lot of my tracks to Newgrounds when they're unfinished, though I can't lie to you when I say I called it done when I uploaded this. I'll play around some more with the track though.

[Acquisitions]

I enjoy the funky riffs, the chord progression which doesn't mind being airy and wavy, and having this echo that permeates throughout the instrumental.

I do believe the backing bass could come with some more lows to balance out that clear overlaying beat in contrast to how straightforward the lead instruments are. Definitely psychosocial but in a way that makes sense by keeping it level-headed and concise in its execution ^^

Syntrus responds:

GET OUT OF MY HEAD MAN!!! :3

[Mr Eggburt]

Extremely interesting for something so short, but the combination of piano solos and tingy, wobbly synths add an air of mystique and danger. It's obviously fantasty-driven but also complacently entertaining.

Just a really good song that did its thing to be concise with hints of being dramatic ^^

ssymboint responds:

I'm happy you think so. Thanks! :D

[Floating]

The mix is really f*cking solid here !!

The lyrics and raspy voice are so complimentary of that sing-songy high-lifting but depressing undertones instrumental. I *do* think it's a bit corny in some places, but altogether a really good f*cking bop !! ^^

SafouenRap responds:

thank you so much for the feedback <3 <3 i will do my best to improve !!!

[g2ngre]

Conceptually, a LOT like my favorite musician WaxTerk, but you've managed to take the dystopic, computer-virus-ish-y genre and turn it either on its head or into something completely unique.

I enjoy the different chances to hear small, compacted styles within a long-running song such as this. There is a lot of muddy-ness and not nearly enough high-tones in the middle of the beginning half, but by the middle of the song those high-note chords save the lifeblood of the main melody. The mix feels like it can use some polishing in a few places, but by the time I reach the vocal sample for "Aperture Science" I am fully invested and very glad to have made it that far.

Well done, very dystopic, and charming in a way as well ^^

Circleguy78 responds:

thanks for the comment xinxinix! my mixing game is definitely not the strongest as well as making consistent and good flowing melodies. i appreciate the specifics in the feedback so i can keep note to improve those points for future songs :]

[Take A Hike]

This is a very well placed combative orchestra where everyone kind of gets their piece and is able to flow and shine alongside the other instrumental sections.

The core progression being extremely clean, and not afraid to give a different instrument the spotlight. It's pleasant, nature-y, and nurturing. Clean precision on allowing the focus to be on a "band" of instruments rather than having any other synths ^^

ZaazNG responds:

Thank you so much, Xin! I try to balance my orchestral writing as much as I can without having it become too cluttered, "Nature" is definitely the theme I was going for with this music, I'm really glad you liked it! :)