DarqueHand's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[-+[Finn]+-]

Nice!

Very well done. The instruments come together nicely and the vocals also.

LadyArsenic responds:

Why thank you! I'm glad you like it!

[Piano 29 - The Lost]

Nice tune.

You've got to much sustain during chord switches which can make it sound bad at parts and the first few chords are reminiscent of Unforgotten from the Halo series, but other than that it's pretty good.

I would say this should go into the classical area since it is just piano. Nothing really special about it to put it here.

NegativeNine responds:

They are extremely common chords my friend. Mathematically harmonious and the stuff of any composers basic arsenal. I wouldn't use the similarity as a detriment.

Classical area don't like solo piano pieces.

[Orchestral Theme 2]

Nicely Done!

I want you to take these 50+ reviews from people who really don't know what the hell they're talking about, and throw them in the trash.

Seriously don't listen to these people, cause this is what people want in their movies and games. I mean sure you get your experimentalists who want to use their abstract creativity to make something that people will either love or hate, but in terms of realistic orchestrations this kicks ass.

Unlike 90% of the people here, I read your comments and understand that this isn't supposed to be a main theme or melody relating to a more important thing. Plain and simple, this is a hectic sequence which would be used in a chase or battle.

Keep up the good work!

Gravey responds:

Thank you. It's good to see that someone can actually understand the purpose behind this.

-Gravey-

[Not a Care in the World (]

Ugh Soundfonts lol

Here's a good example of beginner's lack of knowledge in the art of proper mastering. You can hear this when the bass drum hit's and momentarily drowns out the rest of the music. I was like this once... and unfortunately still am... :)

Soundfonts are ok for mock ups but you should really go for proper sound libraries even free one's (Namely EWQL, Vienna, Native Instruments etc)
If you msg me I'll send you a link of the ones I use (some of which are free)

Also you should be looking to add MANY more instruments, in fact what would be a good basic addition to this one would be lead and bass guitar (a little bass goes a long way).

Don't worry tho, everyone's been here before many of which also can't compose to save themselves. You have talent all you need is sounds that can keep up with that creativity.

Peace Out!

Step responds:

You're completely right. I limit myself to soundfonts since I can't afford any VST's. I may be lucky enough to get East/West Quantum Leap Symphonic Orchestra Silver version for Xmas, but that's only if I'm lucky. I definitely need more instruments as well, I was only training my piano harmonizing skills, which by the way, are horrible. Wish I knew how to master, then maybe I can fix that awful kick. Anyway, I'd really appreciate it if you send me some links to free sound libraries; thanks for the offer. Anyway, thanks for the helpful review!

[HeavenlyChaos(Sonic Advance 3)]

Cool

Pretty cool for the genre. I'm not a fan of most of this stuff but I'll be critical and will give it 8/10.

Kloudtana responds:

being critical is not just giving a score without reason, but thanks for the review. glad you liked it.

[PianoCrimes]

It's NOT got potential!

Only joking :D

Sounds nice but as Zero pointed out getting a high quality VST like EWQL should definitely be on the top of your list.
Have a listen to my more recent stuff to get a sense of what East West has to offer.(I use it with FL)

[Heavenly Piano]

Basic ... but nice

Chord changes become repetitive. Basic piano sound lacks any "feeling" to it. Thats fair enough if you only have that to work with. I am anything but a professional but I would recommend adding in different phrases and such to bulk it up.

This tune could be developed to no end and it's because you haven't that I've given 6/10

Atupo-Maruru responds:

Ok, thanks. Like I said, I wrote it 01:00 AM, so that's why it's pretty basic and short.

[Filling Nothingness]

Nicely Done.

You've got a nice little melody here. It would be better If you had a way of recording it at a higher quality which would do it justice.

Felandi responds:

Heh, trust me. A high quality microphone is very high on the shopping list. xD