Joerao's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Music Box Waltz]

Very nice.

It sounds beautiful- very delicate. The only critiques I can offer is that I'd like to hear a cello or cello section around 1:05 ish, just to provide some bass. SVC Leg Vib would work great here. I can't say I'm a big fan of the marcato low waltz-y strings that come in a little later- they sound just a bit fake. Other than that though, great job!

Rampant responds:

I probably could have made the strings sound a little more realistic if I'd spent some more time tweaking effects and EQ'ing, but for a little bit more realism I don't think the extra time would have been worth it.

Thanks for the feedback!
- James

[CDwaver Voice Demo Reel]

Sounds great!

You're very talented.

CDwaver responds:

thanks a bunch. Its great to hear something like that considering I'm just starting out.

[Morning Horizon]

Awesome Work!

NOTE: This is not going to be a monster review, sorry. :)

This was a great piece, and the flute lead in was great. I loved the build up, but perhaps you could lower the volume just a bit on the brass? Also, on the bass that plays at the beginning, I think you should perhaps lower the attack, so it kind of fades in. Also, the snare drum, at the very beginning of its part, seemed a little off? I'm not sure whether that's because it was syncopated or wasn't quite in time. Finally, perhaps you should have a louder string background around 0:38?

Anyways, this was an awesome piece, and my nitpicks probably might only improve in marginally. Favorited, 5/5, and 10/10.

Step responds:

Thanks for the review, man! Don't worry, there's only room for so many monster reviews on NG xP. Glad you liked the song, and looking back, I'll have to agree with your nitpicks, although I don't seem to see anything wrong with the snares. I'll check again, maybe you're right. Thanks again for the review, glad you enjoyed the piece!

[-Classical Loop-]

Great!

I liked it a lot! The only thing I would suggest would be to have a little resolution at the end, maybe at the third beat of the last measure. I know it's a loop, but I think that might add to it.

Step responds:

Hey, thanks for the review, Joerao! I could give that a try - I think it'd be a nice touch to the loop ^^. I'll see what I can do, thanks again for the review!

[Aria of Bliss]

Beatiful...

There's not much to say other then the fact that this is a brilliant piece. You're a great composer. I'm curious- do you do any orchestral work, or is it mainly ensemble?

TreborLocke responds:

I do work for all groups. Thanks :)

[Toasted]

Nice Work!

I really liked the beat, and it was true to the original. The baa at the end was funny as well :)

nonamepossible responds:

Thanks for the review! I tried to retain the melody and tone of the original, without being able to use the unique sounds in the original that make it so great. Keep watching for more Spyro!

[Light and dark Pt.1-Tommy Gran]

Simply Brilliant

This is excellent work, and I look forward to hearing more of your pieces!

TommyUlysesGrant responds:

Thank you.