paradiddlesjosh's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[FFVII Fiddle De Chocobo Remake]

I like it.

There's nothing much more to say about this mix. The missing *wark* is a bit of a letdown, but I don't think the soundfont includes any of the SFX.

Shiverwar responds:

I doubt the older soundfont includes it (as well as the more recent one you linked to me), but who wouldn't love this song? Thanks, Josh!

[FFVII Battle Remake 2]

Very good.

It's just missing some percussion. I reccommend doing something other than what's in the original, but that's because I'm that kind of arranger.

Other than that, this is a very good mix.

Shiverwar responds:

I didn't know you reviewed this one! Anyways, I didn't know the drum pattern (kinda off from what you said) and I don'r know what dru-- oh... wait! I have the percussion in teh soundfont you linked to me! I'll figure something out :D Thanks!

[FL4 One Winged Angel Retry]

I like it, but...

There are a good chunk of incorrect notes. In some ways, the resulting cacophony helps, but at other points it seems really out of place.

Some other percussion coupled with the snare drum would round out the mix rather well.

Overall, I like where this one's going. It's a little rough around the edges, but it's nothing a bit of work can't fix.

Shiverwar responds:

I used tabs for this one, so some of the notes are going to be incorrect. FOr instance, the notes after the first, what is it, 4 seconds, were on the tabs I had. I tried to find the correct notes, but I had no luck. I will try to make it better though. Thanks for your review, and the soundfont.

[Castlevania: Illusionary Song]

Never thought I'd see the day...

...when something else from Symphony of the Night would be on the NG Audio Portal. Very good job, man.

Some may say the epic-ness is dead, but I think your interpretation retains much of the original epic feeling.

Chao-Guy responds:

I can see where other people are comming from though; orchestral songs arn't my forte. Still, as long as people like it, it may encourage more skilled artists to take a stab at it.
Glad you liked it,

Keep it up!!

[The Unfathomable Cycle of Life]

There's something about this song...

It just kicks ass. This song is a perfect example of an artist making the most of simplicity. The chords make for great background behind the on-going solo (and the lower-range counter-melody makes this sound great, too!). My only complaint is that there's no bass, but if that's a stylistic decision, then it's no biggie.

Good job on not overdoing the double-bass on the drums. I don't know why, but the general opinion seems to be "Fill the song with as many kick hits and possible because it's brutal or something" when it comes to metal, and exceptions to this rule sound so much better.

Anyway, this song's great, and I think I'll take a look at your other work. :D

[Led Zeppelin is a band]

KP94 summed it up better than I could.

This is a very awesome tune, and to be honest, I'd hit your "friend" in the mouth for such ignorance if he were my friend. Then again, I'm a big fan of Led Zeppelin, and I have this eye-twitch thing every time someone does so much as misspell, mispronounce, or misname a Zeppelin title, so I'm a little biased.

[Mystery Temple]

I like it, and evidently so did the SFB.

Very nicely done, AA. It works very well for what it is -- a BGM track.

I'm really digging the sustain on the strings. They build very nice tension. The harp adds an element of confusion. And the piano in the background adding hits adds even more to the tension.

Overall, a very nice track.
~Joshy676

P.S.: I figure I owe ya' a couple of reviews on your work, since you've reviewed mine so long ago. I'm really slow getting on top of reviewing. :P

TheAmateurAnimator responds:

Whoa, I didn't expect the SFB to use my piece, and I didn't expect a review from you. Thanks for all the praise!

[F-777 Dark Shire Dance Mix]

There's a few issues, but a good mix nonetheless.

I like the melodies of this mix. I think the opening synth was fine. I'm really not sure what would fit there better, so I think it's fine as-is.

I couldn't hear what instrument you were using for a snare/clap. That thing was too low to be heard. You can feel when it comes in, but the ears feel betrayed. If you can tweak your percussion instruments, perhaps you might try upping the pitch on the snare/clap a tone or two.

Very good mix, though, so no worries there. More people should definitely listen to your music.
~Joshy676

F-777 responds:

I agree percussion wasn't properly set =P. Thanks so much for the awesome review!

[Enchanted Strings]

I'm going to agree with Music-Story here...

Very short and sweet, my friend. It gets the job done without nagging like an angry housewife. Very good orchestral tune.

The violin is fine where it is, in my opinion. The panning sets it off from the other instruments, and it should be louder since it is the melody.

Loving the rain stick. There needs to be more rain stick on the Audio Portal. The booming bass drum works well, too. Maybe up the reverb on it a bit. Just a bit, though.

In all, a really good orchestral track. If you ever write music for high school bands, let me know. :)
~Joshy676

F-777 responds:

Thanks man! Im planning to make more music like this in the future for a video game my friend and i are going to make...

[F-777 Memories]

I like this one, too.

Sorry, but I skipped over the "I Like to Move It Remix", simply because I absolutely hate the original tune. I couldn't bring myself to reviewing fairly on it, so I just skipped over it. At least my biased opinion doesn't affect it, eh?

This track is nice, easy listening. Trance is not my forte, but I like hearing it every once in a while. And when that once in a while comes again, I think I know what I'll be listening to. :)

I think it was very balanced, and the panning didn't mess it up much at all. I wish I had that much volume control. ^-^

I will continue looking at your work.
~Joshy676

F-777 responds:

lol the move it move it remix is one of my worst works, anyways thanks man for the awesome comment.