Soapbubble's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[FS: Hard sun (acoustic)]

Your voice quite reminds me of The Very Foundation. I really like it. I'm not sure if it's the microphone or your voice, but I feel you could... put more into it? Feels like you've got more power to it but you're not using it.

FairSquare responds:

Thanks!
And yeah, i'm still improving and stuff.. i find it hard to really give it my all without worrying about what my neighbours might think :p
That, plus what i said in a response to the review below this one.

[Unicorns and Hallucinogenic]

Not a bad track, but the audio quality seems to be a bit lacking in some parts. I'm not entirely sure if the static I hear in a lot of the parts is intentional or not, but I'm fairly certain I'm hearing it. However, that might be due to the frantic and fast-paced nature of the track.

Seems like a good track for raves, but it also feels like three or so tracks mashed together. Some of the transitions, or bridges, could just be removed, and the parts of the track could be split into different tracks.

It's not a repetitive track, it's quite varied, but it does feel a bit dragged out. The synths you used were decent, and I'm sure this entire track would be really appealing to the right demographics.

Dj-GST responds:

I don't hear any static, it could just be all of the reverb you're hearing.

Yeah, now that I listen to it, the progression of this track is lacking a bit, I'll work on that more in my next one.

I wish I had a better Supersaw, I used to have Nexus, but it's not working properly....

Thanks for the review!!

3S

[Terrible voice acting]

That is a delicious voice you got there, wink wink.

KristofferAG responds:

Thank you stranger.

[1990]

Really quiet.

That's going to be the first thing I point out, it's far too quiet and you really should check your levels. If you got any issues with peaking or interference with a higher volume, you need to look into getting that fixed, re-master the piece, because when it is as quite as this, it kind of ruins the feel of the track.

Not a bad track. It all does seem a bit random, I don't really know what "1990" has to do with the actual track itself. It could do with a bit more variation, as right now, it's mainly this one main synth running throughout the entire track. There is variation in the rehythmics and backing synths, and the ending is real cool, but with so few changes to the main melody synth, it feels a bit dull after a while.

It could also do with being... bigger, simply. Adding a few more layers, more ambience or more backing tracks in general.

lazy-dave responds:

Right, I'll look into that especially the levels thing. Thanks for the advice very helpful and i'll take it into consideration for other tracks and this one if I come back to it. I appreciate the review and all the help!

[Kr1z-Frozen Words (Antiskill)]

Haven't heard the original, so can't say anything on this being an improvement or not, but it's a decent track.

The intro seemed very awkward. I didn't like the beats, there seem to be something in the line of interference or static, that you should try to mix out of it. Or just get some other samples.

The build-up was real slow, and I don't feel it really reached a proper high-point. Maybe shorten the buildup a bit, as I didn't feel the track itself started till the 1:50-mark or so. The long period with synths you used also seemed a bit dragged out.

Once it starts it definitely has a nice beat and vibe to it, but it quickly gets repetitive, and it's not the most original track I've heard. Though there is some variation, mainly in the rhythmics, it doesn't vary enough for the rest of the track, and even with these slower parts (like at 2.45), it really doesn't get much variation.

I do like the part starting at 2.45, but it also feels a bit dragged out. It sounds real good, a bit laid back, but with that nice buildup. Once the main melody kicks back in it all just gets really repetitive again.

I feel you could easily cut about a minute or a more off of this track without it lessening the quality. The outro is all right, it doesn't end too abruptly, you let it play out. Nicely done.

YakovlevArt responds:

yeah, i didn't have much to work with when I got the patterns for the remix.
This is an older track I had on my hard drive, so i decided to post it becasue the preview got so much love =]
But I agree on your review. Thanks for it =]

[~SW~ Memories of Better Times]

I was rather surprised when I found I hadn't already added you to favorite musicians.

As per usual your track is one of the best I've heard on the NG audio portal. It's an absolutely amazing ambient track that really lets your mind float. I think it fits the competition perfectly, but it also fits for just letting your mind wander. This is going on two of my playlists. Getting high, and walking around outside at night because I can't sleep.

There is a lot of variation from the very wide specter of instruments you've used. The track never grows dull and never feels repetitive, which seems to be what some people fail to do with these ambient tracks. No parts of the track really stand out IMO, which I am perfectly fine with.

Only thing I'd love for this is to be a bit longer and have a better ending. I've never been a fan of just a simple fadeout. Sure, ambient tracks tend to fade out, and I wouldn't hate on you for fading out this track, I just feel it's a bit sudden, like you didn't get to finish the track up entirely before submitting it to the portal.

I don't recognize the intro, but I'd like to have that cookie anyway, please :>

SkyeWint responds:

AMG SOAPBUBBLE YOU'RE BACK!

I remember you, you gave quite nice reviews before! Of course you can have a cookie. ;>

Seriously, thanks for all the compliments, I worked hard on this. The ambiance of this was a difficult thing to get right, and it's mainly done by having a lot of background pads and strings behind the piano and main tune.

I always try to make my songs stay interesting throughout their whole play time. Glad I could deliver here! I was a bit concerned, because it's essentially just three solos with a huge ambient background. I actually did intend one part of the track to stand out a bit more - the initial 'tune', starting at 0:30.

I agree with you on the better ending, but that wasn't what the competition was for. As I had said in the description, this is meant to be a loop with an intro - similar to the other song I had made that you talked about this on. The loop is from 0:30 to 2:06, so I had just gone back to 0:30 and faded out to show that's where it loops (make the loop recognizable). I'd love to make this into a full song sometime. If I ever do, you'll be one of the first people to know! It was too bad that I only had 2 weeks to make this...

Thanks again!

[Offworld]

Quite interesting little experimental track. Seems a bit lackluster in some parts though.

My main issue is the slight lack of balance and... in lack of a better word, co-operation between the different instruments and parts. At points they seem to go off and do their own thing, which doesn't always fit. Example, the xylophones don't really feel like they're part of the song, but rather like they're on their own. Might be the pitch of them that gives off that feel.

Variation is not something I can complain about on this track, oh no. You've got it. I like the feel it has, both somewhat ofa video game feel, and of an older rock tune. The intro is awesome, and the transitions are so damn smooth you'd never notice the song changed. Kinda.

I can't remember which track this reminds me of, but the seemingly random switches in nature of the track, that somehow seem all connected, really works out for me.

Twone responds:

Thanks for the suggestions! I've been complimented before on my use of transitions, and the fact that while random, they can work well. I like to use that to my advantage.

[Monster (Lady Gaga Remix)]

Lacks originality, rather dull.

The buildup is oh so simple, and when the drop finally comes it's all just a huge fucking mess. To me it seem slike you just threw some wubs over the chorus of the track, and I can't say I enjoy it one bit. When you're not breaking down, it's all very dull and repetitive. Work on trying something new out instead of remixing, as you're fairly limited in what you can do.

msevaamore responds:

I respect your opinion but, I completely disagree. This remix was fun to make and, people on my soundcloud seem to enjoy it.

[TerrorDactiLL- MB]

Love it.

That's real sweet. Love the beat and backing sample. Mic quality is crisp, and the lyrics are just way too good. Could do with being a bit longer, but if it's for a game, I guess that puts certain limitations on it.

AKACCMIOF responds:

Thanks! Think I might do a longer version tbh, just for the love once all the game music's done.

Keep it solid, broski.

[~SW~ Depth Charge WIP]

Good dynamics

As per usual, your piece of work really impresses me.

Though I can hear a couple of mixing mishaps, this might be the best WIP I've heard on NG thus far.

I especially enjoy the feel of this track. It's somewhat hyped up, yet quite tranquil at the same time. Odd, isn't it? Though I am not too sure about the SFX used in the intro, they do somewhat fit the tranquil feel of the track, but they don't seem quite right for this piece.

THe synths you used are really good, have a great sound to them, and are varied. The melody and composition in general is well written, and I enjoy your use of multiple layers to make sure the song never has a dull moment. I also enjoyed your rhythmics in this piece, very well executed.

And of course, dynamics. So many musicians on NG ignore dynamics completely and only have one volume, loud. Your use of dynamics make this track a lot more interesting.

The outro, I'm no fan of. I feel this deserves a better ending than a fade-out.

Review Request Club

SkyeWint responds:

Hello! Thanks for the compliments. xP

I can hear where some of the mixing mishaps are. If you could possibly send a pm as to where they are, that would be good. I know of the one right in the beginning of the ambient section where the waves flicker in and out. I still don't know what causes that, but I'm trying to fix it.

Glad you liked the synths/samples I used this time. I tried to get better ones, just for you, since you've been talking about it. :P

As for dynamics, a lot of it seems to be at the same kind of volume, I just try to change it a bit every once in a while (not counting transitions) so that it's more interesting.

As for the outro... See my other review responses for that. ^_^` I've answered the outro thing on every other review except for SCTE3's, I think.

I'll definitely be putting up the full song when I finish it with my composition teacher. Hope you like that one.

Thanks for the review again!