ZipZipper's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cold Fuel]

Hmm...

I think I understand why you're having such trouble finishing it. I mean, this loop sounds perfect as it is. Expanding on it may be a little difficult since you've got some pretty solid stuff going on already. Perhaps a tiny bit more emphasis on the bassline, with like a new melody that is a deep bass. Or maybe harmonizing the main melody. Idk...seems tough to progress :c

JohnnyFrizz responds:

Thanks a lot man, I really appreciate your concern, I guess I'll see what I can do, or maybe just leave as a loop like you said ^^

I'll wait for some other comments b4 making my decision B]

[Midnight Stroll [Final]]

Mmmmm

I love me some nightlife jazz. Those saxophones sound marvelous in the middle when the soprano and tenor harmonize. I think it would be nice to have incorporated the piano more in the piece and possibly to have added a sort of freestyle part for the saxophones. That would really really spice this up even more. Overall, a great song. Excellent job!

JMChurch responds:

You and I both. The funny thing was I stumbled upon the saxophone by chance, just glancing at soundfont sites, and bam, it was there. I tried incorporating the piano more into the piece in earlier versions, but it just didn't have the same relaxed feel this has now, sadly, I took it out due to that. However as for the freestyle, perhaps in further compositions I will take that into account. Thanks for listening, and for the review!

Thanks,
JMChurch

[Evolve to Kerplode]

I really like this.

A strange waltz. A mystically strange but comforting dance in an obscure world. You have an extremely intriguing blend of instruments going on here. The weird synths really catch my ear as well as the saxophone. What a very interesting piece. Great job!

DustyBoozer responds:

thanks man, I'm glad you like it!

[Blaze The Mystic Front]

Pretty cool.

The set fusion here is nicely balanced. I love that organ-like synth that you use, it makes a great divulge from the orchestral elements and fits along perfectly. The vibe of the entire piece I think is flat though. But overall, it's perfect music for something like an RPG. Great job!

UltimaTricksta responds:

The organ-like synth was the last thing to put added on after the rest of the composition was done. Took me ages to find something that belong with the piece.

Thanks a lot for your review, though!

[Spies On A Mission]

I like the description.

Clever. Neat melodies. I thought it was cluttered at that middle part. And the instrumentation is a bit strange but it works okay. It goes along great with what the description says. Nice job!

Decibel7 responds:

Could you email me the times it sounded cluttered? And how they felt cluttered to you? Also, any specifics on the instrumentation? I'd like to make it better if I can! And thanks!

[Pushing With Determination]

Oh.

Wow that's really got that old school videogame battle theme going. Reminds me a lot of Brave Fencer Musashi music and just...RPG battle themes in general. Perfectly crafted and composed. You've got that feel spot-on.

Ihsman07 responds:

Thanks. I am glad to hear someone understood what I was going for. I really do believe this song turned out perfectly. I am very proud of it.

[Swampy Circus]

Mmmmm

I do see the swampy circus. It is strangely inviting and is a fascinating sight to behold. This is some great ambience that could be interpreted many different ways, I think. Great job!

Halindir responds:

Thank you very much for the review ZipZipper :)
Im glad you enjoyed it, and it managed to create such images for you!

[Xanis - Dungeon]

Pretty cool

I like the choice of instruments. It does sound like what the title says though I think the atonal structure for some parts were kind of out of place. That harp part was excellent though, it gave the song a new field. Overall, great song.

WinglessStudios responds:

If you could PM me about the out of place in some of the atonal structure that'd be awesome! Thanx about the harp I totally agree with you :D thanx for the review

[Summer's Ambience (Demo 1)]

Yes

The ambience of this is so ethereal and dreamy. Great synth to put these chords to.

DJ-Babokon responds:

Thanks!

[::Far Away From Here::]

Pretty solid.

This is great as your first classical attempt. I suggest doubling up some parts like the bass with other instruments to create a fuller effect. Some extra reverb would also help bring more fullness. But overall, this is very good. It's not too long, the ideas being introduced are effectively brought out, and the instrumentation is spot-on. Great job!

gOrc responds:

Thanks for your review. I want to create a realistic feeling with the bass and the hole sound so I took a realistic orchestra setting as a model. It may not sound as full as some dubstep song and it is not it's purpose either. I also hate too much reverb for classical themed pieces. I appreciate your feedback, though. ;)