Stalagmite's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Third Lullaby]

1st Review!

yayness. well done here. truly mesmorising piece. vey enchanting. has a midnight moon feel to it. I can propably say the only problem really is the Pitch bending instrument. where it is a FAB idea. it needs a little equalising because it overpowers a tad.
i think although it has a basic chord pattern it is executedin a pretty nice way. its a very "pretty" song LOL. i think you need a little more "bottom end" stuff. maybe some lower strings... bass? even a light snare brushing to help establish a smoother rhythm.... if you want i mean. it doesnt NEED percussion at all. 9/10 5/5
P.s. if you want i can download it, make some keyboarded additions and send it to you so you can hear what i personally would have added?
or not. LOL.
take care and keep it up!

LeviaNeo responds:

Thanks for the review, Yeah. I can't get the pitch bend to work (I just found out how to do it lol) anyways. That would be helpful on the piano part. I can't do piano, rather, it just doesn't sound right when I add it. Thanks again.

[My First Gameboy]

this is fuckin smart.

This is a great concept. and for 8bit it has alot of cool melody and some lovely little harmonic tweaks. Very short though. a longer one would be nice. Well done on your first 8 bit! keep it up!

chubby-chobby responds:

Not my first 8-bit or loop actually!
I called it my first loop as i beleive it had a childish charm to it.
Yeah, i just get bored of creating things sometimes, so i just give up on making them any longer.
Thanks for the review!

[Boogie Woogie Stomp [Cover]]

boogie woogie rocks

I recently went to Joolz holland private show and the whole audience got up and danced the roof off! hes such a good musician! is that midi or or you playing that live? because you need to tell me how the Fork you play like that!
i play a little boogy, but not like this.
Truly stunning and propa funky!

BeatDarkX responds:

maybe i can send you the sheet music?

[Don't Do Drugs]

perhaps drugs are a good thing LOL

i think, if drugs make you this cool, i want some.
ironic? LOL.
No. just stupid.
but this... this is ace. very funny, the dramatic change LOL.
and the "tech brass" preset on the Yamaha is hilarious. it is one of my favourite instruments LOL.

[Freakin' VAC]

LOL on a stick.

i think the content was fantastic! LOL. the singing was quite bad LOL, but then mine is AWFUL! i think the lyrics where great, and the song is always hilarious. well done! worth a good laugh!

[I know you love flutes]

LOL.

please select floor..... you have selected the eighteenth floor. please wait and enjoy our relaxing music.
LOL!
very nice flutes. yes i do love them. I love your keyboard too. and the whole feel of the song is splendid. you can really drift away with this chilaxin piec of awesomness. well done matey! seriously, well done. :D:D:D

Acrolith responds:

Haha, elevator music :D

In a rare moment of seriousness, I actually named this piece "Drift". I guess that would have been a fitting name, eh? :)

Thanks!

[Hans Van Harken: The Legend]

LOL!

watch the trailer then listen to the sound track! its like the real media industry? will you be on the tonight show next and have a cheap game made by sony too? LOL
i am only kidding matey. Your voice acting is ACE! always is. i am truly jealous! LOL.
i am really pleased too that i can listen to the episode aswell. well, take care! :D:D:D

[No Homework]

LOL. good luck!

results today i think? LOL. take care!

ForNoReason responds:

Thanks! hope all goes well for all.

[Hallowe'en - A Piano Song]

well done.

it is great for a first song. but it lacks chords. D minor chord would be appropriate. when you play the final three notes. E Db and D, play an A major chord. this will complete your basic idea with fuller sounds.

if you want more info on your song, as well as talk, i can SHOW you how to improve it. please PM me if you want advice on developing this song. CHECK OUT my blog for more info buddy! it really could help you.
NOT A TRAP! i am a good boy! :D:D:D
Thanks. and keep practicing. maybe speak via PM. :D

[Walking in the Woods]

right LOL.

LOL. no problem matey! right, that instrument, koto, sitar? cant put my finger on it. but it is possibly overpowering.... rather than moving the piece along with its presence, it dominates and forces the tune out somehow..... may i suggest a velocity change in that instrument, adding texture and variety to this instrument makes it moody and more realistic. the flute loop is fine. very dry and windy. LOL. duh. i love that unusual delay type effect on the flute.. really dreamy. may i suggest a second flute harmony to be added in near the middle? just a little quiter bit added on with the regular flute melody...
Also a gentle layer of wind effects may help the piece to "drift".

Also you could add extra layers to it. help it establish a thickness. it is not quite "whole". certainly add extra strings or synth. in terms of structure, you already have what is required. your theme, your mood, your instruments, your genre and style. I have merely suggested ways to improve it to push it further. Considering it is for a game, i should not be so brash and deep about it.
i have tried to be as polite as i can. I really treasure honest people on NG, especially one who has helped me so much! LOL. so if i offend you please GOD tell me!
now. to set it straight... I have merely suggested what "i" would do to make this song more than it currently is. The song itself is really good. Like i said. everything you have is fine! nothing out of key or anything. for a game, i would keep it as it is. Only if you wanted to push this piece further would you follow some advice. I hope i have not upset you, hope i havent blabbed on, and hope i have given you what you wanted. :D:D:D take care.
i am off to the year 4050. to watch the queen of englands head be reanimated. :D:D:D

SFaPiL2 responds:

First of all, thank you very much for the suggestions. I'll give them a try (to the best of my capabilities). I hope I'll come up with some interesting new layers.

Second thing:
"i have tried to be as polite as i can"
lol... you should know better ;o). You don't have to be diplomatic with me. If something sucks just say "hey, that melody sucks" or "stop making music, my ears are bleeding" (etc.)

I don't get offended with honest opinions (or, quite frankly, try my best not to) since all they're doing is making me learn from my mistakes.

Thank you once more for helping me out Stalagmite. Much appreciated.

Cheers