ZipZipper's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Waltz for Ann Widdecombe]

Looovely waltzzz!!!! Such wonderful obscurity in this neat melody. Would have been nice if it had not just faded out at the end, but I loved the instrumentation and the rhythms anyways. Obviously could be worked on more in the writing aspect, since you did just let it kinda die at the end. Anyways, what a great song. I can't resist a waltz.

bluelephan2 responds:

Thanks! I'm glad you enjoyed it.

[Challenge-PopSong in 3hrs]

I agree. The introduction was long and the vocals could have been incorporated much more. But considering the constraints this song had, it is quite well done. Good mix and instruments, though I think there could have been a little more creativity, especially with the piano part. I'm assuming the lyrics are Icelandic? How extremely interesting to hear that being used. Anyways, great job!

Fanopeion responds:

Thanks for the review :)

Maybe if I ever get the idea of continuing with this song I will write better piano. I have to admit that I ended this three hours in because of frustration with the drums. Usually when I play drums I have to practice the written beat for hours on end in order to get it right (and I was stupid enough to do this song in 9/4). I was just too fed up after doing the drums too even care about the piano.

[Yes this is in Icelandic. I have a harder time writing lyrics in English and I was going for speed.]

[Trying]

Really cool! I like the melody, the choice of sounds, and how the rhythm is broken up at various points. A couple of things I thought could use some more...the sweeps used to transition to the next phrase seemed soft, so there wasn't much climax afterwards. The writing also sounded a bit anticlimactic to me. There were so many layers, but each layer sounded like it had its own 16 measures before changing to the next layer, which dragged it on. I think more dramatic changes would make the song more exciting and also cut down the duration a little bit. Other than that, I think you've got a great song. There's definitely a rainbow of timbres here. Nice work!

DeFract responds:

Hey thanks a lot for the little review :) ! It's good to have some external PoV ('cause after hearing the song so many times while working on it it's hard to find what need to be changed ^^). I think you're right on most of the points, i should really force myself into cutting those 8/16 measures ... and for the sweeps it's one point on which i don't spend enough time (but i definitly should). I'm still working on making good drops but i hope i'll get better to it ! Anyway thanks a lot again :) (and sorry for my poor english, i'm french so ... ^^)

[Windago Wobbler]

Why do you need tips? (Unless you mean like money tips, which I won't give anyways) I literally thought the beginning rumble was a helicopter about to intersect my house and I got scared. You guys are soooo lovely as always. Stupendous creep techno house. I just sneezed. Much love <3

Synthapse responds:

thanks man!

[Silver Helix War]

Very dark ambient. Definitely felt the molecular level of a silver helix at 2:55. I like its softcore hardcore quality, reminds me of Silent Hill boss fights. The collective of your music reminds me of múm. A few iffy things...the beginning, which I loved, was not connected to the beginning that was actually connected to the rest of the song. If it was more so, I think that would have been more enjoyable. Also the looping quality was not present, it was a standalone song. Just a few minor things, but the use of the cavern atmosphere and especially the choirs really stood out for me. This would serve a great suspenseful purpose in the background of some horrific videogame event. I really do see something Silent Hill...running from a violently twitching flesh creature wearing a dirty angel costume. Its quickly gliding along the ground at you while you're darting through the hallways of a gigantic ruined chapel. You find a metal crosier on the ground and manage to beat the creature to death, but you turn around to find five more rushing to get you. Anyways, it's an honor to be dedicated too! Thanks for that and for making this neat darkness song!

EnigmaticWolf responds:

That's one of my musical strategies. When I compose dark music, I kill off the absolute beauty in exchange for a bloody chaotic musical purgatory. The beginning was intentional, in a way that I could explain by asking you to envision someone stepping into the graveyard next to the chapel before they enter it. As soon as they stepped into what appeared to be a beautiful place, their reality is met with certain doom.

I'm not sure, though. When I composed this song, I DIDN'T want any long-lasting beauty. I wanted a mix of darkness and light, but mostly darkness. The beginning was a very short introduction into a whirlpool of madness, I think.

Moreover, thank you for your review! I always enjoy your imagination and attitude. Cheers, brother. Until then.

If you haven't already, I've uploaded the best quality on a Youtube account. The atmosphere is not only greater, but it's accompanied by a picture that will give you an idea what was on my mind, and why the introduction isn't what you expected it to be. Extending the introduction would be like extending ''I'm A Barbie Girl''. It would be utterly annoying - period. Here is why, this is the song that inspired me: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=65rtecdTS3o (Listen to this. You would surely change your mind about the introduction, I am almost certain.) Now, I accept criticism, but I take criticism into consideration before I take the criticism. <3

Lastly, I made it a loop so people don't have to keep pressing the play button. I always do this.

[Plumpkins]

First of all, it is so adorable that you and OcularNebula are buds. I was going to say that this sounds like something in his realm, but I researched!!! I'm really really digging the melody and how melodious it is. The way it progresses so effortlessly and how it's so different and interesting. The instrumentation seemed the same yet always sounded like it was changing, the very soft beat is an excellent choice, and I don't think the whistle sound was overused. I think you two create a whole new genre, in my opinion. You experiment with electronically unconventional melodies and time signatures, yet keep an appealing aspect to it...I mean with these kind of pieces that are quirky, which I loooove. The only thing off with me was the ending, its abruptness was a little disappointing to me. Anyways, glad to have noticed you, gonna favorite youuu BYE.

Synthapse responds:

Thanks for the love bro! Me and ocular are a pretty cool team!

[I Don't Want Love At All]

Mmmmmmm sexxxy nasal voice. Extremely clear production and mastering. As far as songwriting goes...songwrite further! I can enjoy a nice acoustic pop song on occasion, but like J said, a song with more dynamics, more twists and turns, would be really cool. For what it is, you nailed the acoustic pop song to a T. I think next time you should get pizzazzier. Anyways, nice song with a seriously, I have to mention again, crystal clear production.

jakeghost responds:

Haha thanks ZipZipper!! I really appreciate you appreciating the production and the song in general. It's pretty funny you guys have both thought along those lines because as a general rule this style of music isn't what I write! I'll have to get off my ass and upload something more typical of what I write, I'd love to hear your feedback on something else in the future.

-jakeghost

[Tipsy Junebug Adventures]

Zzzzzzbaaaaaa.

Looping in the atrium to my imagination...the lobby perhaps. No one is seated, they are all frantic or drunk. The elevators loop the same tune, making the occupants squirm as if they really need to pee. Yeah I like your otherworldly piano tunes and loopz. Oh God, the sun is shining in my eyes really harsh right now for some reason.

EnigmaticWolf responds:

I approve of this review.

[Dreams Of Splendour]

I really love that wonderful change at about one minute in. A brilliant balance here, beginning with the soft somber piano melody that suddenly transitions into this grand Narnia shopping mall and ending with what seems to be a peaceful breath of string and glock but really goes out with a bang. It's definitely all representative of the different parts of a motivational speech. The depressing intro that tells the world what bad things have happened, then the powerful uplifting meat of it all, and finally what seems to be a subtle conclusion that ends with a powerful "we must fight!". A perfect orchestration and your melodies really caught me. Excellent job!

jakeghost responds:

"Grand Narnia shopping mall", what a description & compliment! Thanks. You interpreted it exactly as intended, I really appreciate the positive feedback for this!

[Ocean Breezy]

Wow! This is really neat that it's in 3 time. I think a lot more could be added to this. Something very reverby in the background at the middle parts would be nice, a synth, a sound effect, just something. I also thought the drum part was a little too harsh, it could either have been toned down in terms of percussion or it could have changed up more. Oh...I just read that you were experimenting. Well this is a great start of tipping into another realm! I like what you were trying to do and it sounds like a great start! I say dig into these different styles. It's overall catchy and smooth but could use more depth. Anyways, nice work!

cavequest responds:

I definitely agree that it needs more depth. This style is just completely different for me but I will continue to dig deeper with it! Thanks for you feedback :)