afliXion's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Contra 2005 - Stage 5]

eh....

This one just didn't do it for me. It didn't have a melody, and the notes were annoying.

[Contra 2005 - Stage 8]

Better.

This one I got more of 'rush' while listened to it. Just still sounds like it needs something more. Try expanding on the main theme, maybe add some more instruments?

[Contra 2005 - Stage 6]

Pretty good.

Sometimes I don't like the rhythms in the guitars...
Then other times I really like it, like when they have the running notes. Overall, I felt this song was lacking intensity. Add some background things like a violin run or a synth or a key change or something it will help out.

[Pax Imperatoris]

alright!

I usually don't go for this kind of music, but this one kept me interested. So, good job.

[Industrial Goth]

To repetitive.

Goes nowhere, does nothing. Then we get a beat, still the same notes above it. I don't like it. :/

[Guiles Theme Another Keyboard]

Good but....

it needs harmony. Just a simple bass line would do wonders.

longtoniko responds:

Thanks for the review! :). The problems with bass lines on my keyboard is that it can`t play more than the sound of 4 notes at the same time.
And even if it could, the volume level would be the same as the the main line of notes because it doesn`t have a hammer technique...
But i will try to make a better version of guiles theme on my digitalpiano ones i get it.
I will listen to your version and try to get some ideas on how i will make the bass line.
I just dont think it`s worth the effort to begin the work at the keyboards that i have.. They`re not that good

[Grand Prelude]

Grand??

Grand... isn't really a good word for this.
This song isn't very will in tune with itself. What I mean is, the instruments don't mix well with each other and the rhythm sounds like its off.

[Translucent Sorrow]

well....

That was pretty cool. I still don't like the synths you used. And alittle too much static.

[Ressurection XNS]

um....

To echoey... To dissonant for that much echoe... Its kind of hard to listen to.

[Rondo for Strings and Alto]

Very cool.

First of all, this isn't really a rondo. Rondo form is A, B, A, C, A.... usually with cadenzas. And they are never in this style. But all that aside....
This was a great listen I thought. I loved the voice, very ethereal sounding. What program do you use?

Scarlatti responds:

I don't pay very close attention to forms. They distract me. I apologize for my response to your review of my piano concerto movement, but it really made me feel bad. I wish I could remove the pontificating tone, but I stand by most of it. I realize your review wasn't meant as a carefully debated piece of journalism, but I take reviews quite seriously. I guess I'm oversensitive because of the many thoughtless blood sacks that vote zero because I'm not ParagonX9. But you're not one of them, I see. Forgive me my moment of weakness.

This piece is one of my best ones. But it's one of my least noticed. Your review is the first, after seven months exactly.

On reflection, I think perhaps you're not particularly hasty, just very honest. That's admirable.