Tainlorr's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[- LD - Arctic Flying Mach]

Impressive!

Yes, there does sound like some dissonance, especially noticable in the piano portion (the rest fits in really well.) The harmonic minor is not usually used to write a whole song, it's purpose is to help the harmonies in the minor key to get back to the tonic.
That said, this is a very awesome usage of the key, and I give you many props. I wish I was daring enough to try a scale like this.

Breed responds:

Well thank you kind sir, you make me feel as if I was more worthy then I actually am. Playing with MIDI is almost like cheating compared to real score making since I can just play it back and tweak it to make it sound better, not to mention my songs compositions tend to hide behind their production value, making them sound better then they actually are...But alas you are right, the harmonic minor scale is usually used for modulation or for short term use in a piece to introduce more unique dissonance or consonance to evoke a particular mood. My only goal was to create something I thought was catchy without being overly cliche, so I used a different scale then I normally would. Anyways thanks for the review, I appreciate every word I get!

Cheers!

[Anna]

Great work!

Like the below review says, you should work on the mixing a bit. Definately pan the instruments, and consider shifting the octave of some of them. Put some kind of compressor and reverb on the drums, they sound a bit out of place (but awesome.) Really nice song!

[§Arbiter§ - Glory, Sacrif]

Nice!

This is really good work! Captures a very strong heroic essence. The cymbal crashes are slightly loud, in my humble opinion. Haha, this is create.
Out of curiosity, how did you get your songs so popular?
I'm honestly curious. Obviously peices like this deserve the popularity, but not all of them get it. Any tricks to Newgrounds advertisement?

Arbiter responds:

Hi again, sir! : )

My songs popularity has always been "semi-high" due to the fact that when I entered competitions, I've been either at first or second place most of the times, in addition to the fact that I used to be active on the forums, which does add a bit.

Other than this, I could only say that you should review others a lot, which will kinda "get your name out there".

--Christian S.

[§Arbiter§ - Aztec Ambitio]

Hey!

This is amazing work you have here! Now I know how much you actually meant your review on mine. Anyone creating stuff like this knows what they are talking about.
Has a really nice ambient feel to the choir, like it would almost work in a Metroid Prime game. EWQL, right? What types of drums did you use?

Arbiter responds:

Hi Tainlorr!

I'm glad that this song has added depth to my review of your work, especially considering that I feel it was a few important issues to address.
As for this song, it did use EWQL's samples, with ethnic drums from the RA package, as well as a few custom samples that I've had recorded in the past.

--Christian S.

[Lady Noir Music]

That guy is right

Sorry, man, this isn't quite classical.

Unfortunatately, it's hard to resist giving it a ten because of the awesome voice thing!
Im impressed!

[Coming of the War]

Something New From Junkster!

VERY VERY pro percussion. Like, amazing. You win, in percussion ability.
Also, A for originality! (You didn't use the What Happened at the Lake Chord or Clint's Theme!)

Now, My educated feedback is thus.
1) Go into symphonic choirs. Take all of your choral parts, and raise the Db by about 8. Then you'll be good. I can barely hear the choirs over the (astonishing) drum track.
2) please give it an ending or a loop.
3) Reverb. Pan. Mixing?

Also, the bass/cello thing that you did was amazing. The articulation or whatever... I gotta learn from this. Did you do it in MC or Reaper?

junkster775 responds:

Thanks! 1-4: will do. Reaper!

[Pokemon Gold - Final Battle]

WOOO

Lance! Yeee!

[The Last March (Plz Reveiw)]

Nice

I REFUSE to review this (Because in the name you said plz review)

Percussion is nice. Good job.
Fakest choir I ever heard (since Titanic)

Cimba responds:

it oly says plz review because i had to add something because the title was taken

[The Siege on Skull Castle(MM2)]

This...

This is really nice remixing work. I do beleive that song is.. from.. (GRRR I Know I've Heard it Before!) Oh megaman II duh.. Or dungeon explorer? Yeah gonna stick with megaman on this one.
Anyway, when it gets to the drum part, it sounds really nice. You are able to creatively remix the song without destroying the main theme. Great work!

[Hikari: Medley]

Nice

Sounds good. A bit muddy in some parts. Sounds alot like music from the Metroid Prime games. Keep it up!

VolitileCreations responds:

:D Thanks. I don't know how to un-muddy it. But I'll keep trying! ^.^