shrimpchris's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Vadum]

I love this song.

Hey, I going to start off by saying that I submitted this to the Review Request Club since I thought you deserved some more attention brought to you music. Now that that's out if the way, on to the actual review.

I like the combination of instruments you used here, they would seem to be a little
mis-matched, but actually work really well together and give a unique sound to this song.

There is one thing that bugs me though. Even though this song is kind of long, it feels really short. I'm gonna agree with Coop and say that a tad more variation would really help.

Overall, an amazing, yet over-looked song that deserves more views. I love your music, hope you keep making more!.

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ChineseCommando responds:

Thanks, Chris!

[{BT} Crystal Cavern]

This sounds pretty cool!

I love the feel presented in this song. Really serene, yet mysterious and even somewhat ominous at times.

Actually, this song reminds me a lot of Bejeweled 2. I used to play that game for hours on end and never got tired of the soundtrack. Thanks for that nostalgia brick to the face. Ow.

The song sounds kind of fitting for an ice level with lots of exploration. It really has a good feel to it. Actually, It also reminds me of Banjo-Tooie.

I can't think of much else to say or anything to criticize, so 'll shut up now. Great song!

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BenTibbetts responds:

Thanks very much. :)

[BAZ - Survival]

Cool

I really like the feel you've got going here, intense, but with a break or 2 and some excellent rythms behind the melodies.

I just reviewed "A Deep Breath" and I think this song just complements both songs really well listening to them back-to-back.

If you read my review there, you'll know that I came up with a basic story that ends before a boss fight. I think that this song would work as a great boss theme for the first phase of that boss.

Actually, do you mind if I use this for that purpoe if I make that idea into a game?

Great piece, I'll look at you other stuff when I get a chance.

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BAZmotherfucker responds:

I encourage you to use my music in any way you wish :]
Thanks for the review, man!

[A Deep Breath {Frozen}]

Chilling *shivers slightly*

I like the feel presented in this song. it's amazing.

I personally feel like this song would fit a person trapped all alone in a frozen cave wandering around as he is overcome by a cold breeze. An ominous breeze...

He is scared and worried he'll never escape as dangers become a greater possibility every time he turns a corner.

He finds a valuable weapon of unknown origin. He picks it up and wonders "How can I use this? Can I use this?" He tries it out and learns more about how it works.

As he continues his search, he eventually makes his way to a huge icy chamber. The only way out is sealed up as he cautiously approaches.

Suddenly, a huge creature fades in from out of nowhere and silently observes the actions of our wanderer. The creature strikes and the man pulls out his mysterious weapon. The fight is on.

Great piece, I don't know why I wrote the preceding story, it just kind of came to me. Hey, I think I have a basic idea for my TGF 2 contest entry. Thanks, you mind it I use this BTW?

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lazy-dave responds:

Wow I love these reviews! I'm glad you enjoyed it so much, and I can definitely see how you got this picture and story. Your story kinda reminds of the ice dungeon from Majora's Mask lol. Of course you can use it, that's why it's up here, thanks for asking tho ;) Thanks for the review I appreciate it, and I'm glad you enjoyed it so much!

[St. Peter's Gate {durn}]

Nice

I like how it starts really calming and the gets more intense as the song goes on. That was pretty cool.

I lke how it has "breaks" and transitions that really complement the song, work with the flow really well, and manage not to clash at all.

The voices were a little weird and sounded a tad bit off, but definitely weren't bad. I can also say the same thing about the dubstepish parts as well. You still did a good job of not making the dubstep bass drop parts too harsh which is good.

Lastly, it really fits what you were going for and I thought it was cool how well the song fit with that last part of of the description.

Overall, a pretty good song. You've got some talent.

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durn responds:

Thanks shrimpchris. I spent a lot of time focusing on keeping things moving and evolving in this one. Vocals are still new grounds for me, I'm slowly getting more accustomed to using them but it will still take time for me to get it totally right. :) Glad to see you also liked the description! :D

[[OS] Madeleine's Theme]

Sounds quite touching.

I like the feel this has and it really does the job of beig relatively tear jerking, but I personally want more melody-wise. I like the melody, it just needs more... I don't know, substance.

I still like it though and I'm very glad that you put it in the Review Request club for us to give it a listen, it was worth my precious time. Thanks for the song and I personally hope you come back to this and perfect it.

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ObsidianSnow responds:

Coop said something similar, and it's funny that both of you mentioned that, since there is more melody written, but it's intended for a quicker tempo and doesn't sound right at this pace. I think I'll seriously consider coming back to this and turning it into something a little fuller.

Your review is very much appreciated, shrimpchris. Thanks RRC.

[Fanfare d'Imperion]

It has a nice sound.

I like the feel you gave this song since it can have different meanings depending on how you look at it. Utter defeat. Or a glorious victory.

I like the flute, but the other instruments you used really shone once or twice each and all helped the song in their own ways, but I would've liked to hear a clarinet or ocarina instead of a flute. I don't know why since the flute worked really well, but I just wanted to hear those instruments instead.

The trumpets also worked well and I think you did a good job with them and the rest of the brass ensamble.

Anyways, great piece. It really has kind of an epic feel that works so well. Keep up the good work!

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samulis responds:

Hmm... I generally ignore the rest of the woodwinds and much of the strings as a brass-lover and trombone player (I know, don't touch what we fear, eh?), but I'll look into incorporating these instruments in the future. I liked the mysterious feel the flute offered at the beginning and I do think it might be interesting to bring in more woodwinds later on.

Thanks for the review!
-Samulis

[Octavastia Your Flank]

Awesome work!

This sounds absolutely wonderful!

I think you made a wonderful choice in instruments for this and didn't hear any flaws.

The feel that this version has sounds kind of like a film score. It would work amazingly well in setting up the premise of an epic pirate adventure ia a montage style. Good job getting that kind of feeling across, really well done my good sir.

I don't really have much else to say other than 5'd, faved, and I'm looking forward to more of your music.

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TheBellmaker responds:

Thanks for the review!

I really enjoy writing classical music for that same reason. Going on adventures through music is my stuff. Plus, who doesn't like pirates and ponies?

More to come :)

[Defy Logic ~FNG 2.0~]

Pretty good

It has a great lead and the beat is nice. I particularly like how the melody switches between a piano and the different synths without really being all that noticeable. Not much else I can say. I think it needed something extra but I can't really say what, so I'll give it a 5/5 and a 9/10. Good job!

Omnivore responds:

Thanks! I really was inspired by ATB to make this track, one of their hit classics, 'Don't Stop'.