FUNKbrs's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Goin Deep]

Ask for a review, get one.

I'm doing this as I listen, so it's all first response...

slow build, adding just a couple of layers.... I'm going to assume you're using fruity loops or acid pro...... I'm not seeing a real climax here, although I keep feeling one coming on..... Apparently I'm not going to get one, either. The sound here is really soft, not a lot of impact. A good background track, but with no real meat. I suggest some stutter starts if you can get your hands on them.

blackcat-grl responds:

Thanks for the input, Yeah i used FL i haven't used it in a year or too i'm too busy doing work at the moment... but when i find the time i'll try to improve.

[funky piece (parts1-3)]

Nice piece

Pretty cool. Is that a program made or live drum kit? It's got lot of weird sound qualities, and as a drummer it baffles me.

areyoureadyEddie responds:

no it's a programme for the drums.

[Snap!]

Not bad for a first effort...

A little gamy though. But that is still pretty appropriate. The last note goes on for a little long, though.

It's pretty cool to see the improvement from this early submission.

Zephyr responds:

Yes, your right. It is pretty gamy. The ending does drag on for quite a while, but the effect i was trying to create for the whole peice is intact.

I have really improved from this peice, i now have a clearer understanding of the effects i try to emmit from my music. I am working, hard.

Thank you for your review. I am very pleased you rate my work an 8.

Thank you again. :)

[Iron Horse]

nice long builds

Good slow rising action in this piece. A little patience always pays off when if comes to climbing action.

Zephyr responds:

Yeah, sorry. The beginning does drag on a bit. But i think it builds a suspence pretty well. The crescendo does work well also. Thank you for the review, im glad you liked it. I am really happy with the overall rating that you have given. Many thanks.

[D.O.T.]

Good.

The beat was a little "drivey", but the breakdowm was great. I'm assuming you're using keyboard for bass and drums, and a real guitar? Damn good work though.

Magknot responds:

Thanks a lot man.

[Example I - Dream]

very 8-bit.....

very slow, kind of casio-y. Is this layered? There's definitly some good runs here.

Adam-Beilgard responds:

Four years later, he wrote:
Yeah, not meant to sound like an NES track, but this was done using Finale 2002b's MIDI sequencer. I'm working with 2007 now and the playback is much more authentic. Look for some bigger (and better) projects soon.

[Example II - A Hero Found]

needs accompaniment....

Just guitar... no layering at all....
You have MIDI and a keyboard, right? It's pretty easy to layer MIDI with key board drums. However, I could *do* something with this, given the proper encouragement and a longer sample.

Adam-Beilgard responds:

I do wish the quality was better, but it's supposed to be sparse. I personally don't want to clutter something up just to give it a 'beat'. Thanks for the comments, see you in four more years!

[Defector [full]]

good shit, man..

This is quite a bit like the Down Shock stuff, only downshock has much more guitars and is a little less techno. Also, there is a serious anti-machine age nihilistic thing going on in the lyrics in downshock.

Remisser responds:

anti-machine in a machine based world. Got to love it. Thanks for the response.