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[Eagles In Space]

So I think this is some pretty sweet sounds going on here. Although first things first I have to say that this really should be listed as house, cause well it's pretty much house music (2/4 beat, continuing chord almost rarely changing). Your synths and stuff are pretty excellent, they could use a bit more polish though and blend to make everything sound like they're in the same realm (very vague I know I'm sorry). I think that bass really could use some more inventive tweaking, like LFO tricks or something. But overall I think for a house song you used the effects and synths really well I think it's just lacking a bit more polish, and it probably needs a break somewhere inside the song to change things up. Good luck in your contest! Keep making music man!

[Fervor v1]

I voted you a 4, but I"m giving you a 3 and a half here for one reason and that's because I recognized like all the preset sounds in this song lol there's alot of them. You used a 303 from Sytrus, and the basic kick from the default template, which is okay to use presets but use them sparingly or at least try to give a unique flare with some effects (which there are plenty of in the mixer) and honestly I like to compile my leads from the ground up and try to make them sound unique. The actual notes are pretty freaking sweet and I have to say you held the minor key really well (at least I think it's a minor key) and I can't do that very well I usually stick to C Major, Eb Major, etc. But again I really think you should look up more production techniques cause your song could be so much more with knowledge of more techniques. Keep making music bro!

[When Time Travels (Short)]

This reminds me of my old stuff, and honestly I think 4 is a bit more than I was gonna give you because I can tell you are really trying on making interesting notes and chords which is awesome. But I have to say you really haven't fleshed out how much you can do with what I believe is Synth1 VST, a direct wave piano, and FL Studios (just a guess). You should really try looking up how to improve your synthesizers and really flesh out your song, cause the notes are great but you could do so much more with this here. Also where's the beat? Is there just not drums lol

Vehgeniege responds:

Honestly, this is a stupid work that I threw toghether in maybe a half hour recording. Your right, lol, I really didn't deserve a 4...I only uploaded this to see what people thought. I'm thinking of making more quality sounding songs...I just haven't goten around to it because I'm ADD. Do you make music??? Do you need a composer!??

[Fall Silently]

Okay I'm a little torn, I mean the actual beat that I think you made was pretty good. I've heard this song I mean most FL owners have, but I mean it's like.... the verse you added in from the song really didn't match and the rising sound in the beginning didn't either. It would've sounded a whole lot better if you took those out. I probably took off like a star for that lol. And also I think it was pretty repetitive after a while, I mean you really should try to change it up more than just a 1 minute intro and then the same beat till the end, the beat didn't change almost at all. But seriously I think all the sounds from Fall Silently didn't match, and really them not being there would've been much better. the voice didn't really match the chord you were pulling, and none of it felt very on time. But it's still a cool beat, and you should totally keep trying bro.

BotonyProduktions responds:

Thanks bro. I appreciate all of your feedback.

[=KL= Closer (unofficial)]

Now I'm gonna say right off, I really think 3 is a bit generous and I'm only doing it because I can tell you're kind of new at making songs cause I'm hearing alot of the default FL Studios sounds here (but you did say it was an old song so I don't know). I noticed pretty fast I think you have a decent ear with melodies and riffs and such which IS GREAT YOU REALLY WANNA HAVE THAT. BUT (buts always scare me in reviews so here is a joke, penis) The melodies felt like they lasted too long and got tiring pretty fast, and not only that but you really didn't utilize all the power of effects and such (like delays, reverb, EQs) to bring out the sounds to a good level. You can't just put a neat thing on loop and it be awesome, you really need to smack the crap out of it until you think it's more baller than anything you've ever made or maybe even anyone else has made. AND THE THING THAT ALMOST MADE ME GIVE YOU A VOTE OF TWO was the mixing and mastering, it's just not good. I mean it's bad when the mids are so loud that it was almost hurting my ears, and the highs and lows weren't coming in all that great which kind of made my brain want to explode. But I chalk it up to beginners ignorance, and honestly you really should try to pay more attention to polishing the song way more, and also really trying to change up the melodies and beats enough to keep YOU interested. Keep making music man.

Kriegless responds:

lol thank you for the review :P This was unreleased for for a long time for a reason haha, just saw it and thought i should put it up here just so I had a back up honestly :D

You should check out some of my newer songs and give them a review. :)

Thanks!!!!

[Cerveza Mad Fina]

I really like this, you have fantastic production values, and you really seemed to have mixed this synthetic and ethnic, world feel together that makes for a pimpin dance song. The only complaints I'd have is that it does feel just a very tiny bit repetitive since the actual sustaining beat in all the instruments didn't take a break, it might be cool to take 4 bars or so to do a new beat that doesn't just accent 1/3 on the beat and 1 and 2 on the bass and all. Otherwise I really like the style and flair you have, totally keep making music man.

spot1techno responds:

Thanks!!

[Eyuh - MasteringTest / WIP]

Definete improvement

While this is a pretty lazy review since i didn't even stick my subby headphones in for this this is WAY better than you just soundgoodizing. The biggest difference is that massive is pushing through ALOT more and has a really nice punch and the beginning synth comes in really nice for the beginning without raping my ears. It's a much better sounding mix keep at it.

[RobOt.]

Originally awesome!

I was skimming through the list of top techno songs and was I relieved to hear this. So many techno songs are going to much on a pattern and not mixing any sounds up or trying anything unique. This though is legit. The only complaint I'd have is that I feel like you could do a little more to really give a sudden change for maybe 20 seconds or so. But beyond that this is REALLY good. I hope more people will hear you as we go on.

Keep making music man! :D

Podel1 responds:

will do :)

[Fountain of Dreams [Ocarina]]

You're such a beast

I love how you love the Ocarina so much that you solo everything awesome with it. Don't let those crappy zero bombers (likely 12 year olds jealous of your awesome, or technofags who 0 everything that didn't go 220 at the start of the song) get you down! Keep making music man I really love it!

And yeah the guy below does have a good suggestion, it would be a descent idea to add some nice pads or something to go with your Ocarina, of course the Ocarina would be the center pole of the song but it would help give a dramatic effect better.

Ocarina-Kid responds:

I like you dude. Haha I hope you listen to your own words of wisdom (about the zero bombers, your stuff should be rated much higher than what it is.. fags) As for you, you're gonna rip shreds all over this place and I look forward to hearing more of your stuff. Whether it's ambient, techno, or whatever just keep it up bro! I'll defs be keeping an eye out (or should I say ear.. hawhaw).

I wish I could commit to very helpful suggestions but, as awkward as it is, I can't read music/do anything else. Thanks for the review man!

[F-777 - "Life"]

F-777, you're one of the greats

Dude you never cease to amaze me. I heard you back when I first signed up on Newgrounds and System Split was like 1 on the top 5 (for like 3 weeks lol) and I was blown away. You still continue to make awesome stuff though and it's incredible, you should never stop. I really like how upbeat your dance songs are, and just how unique they are you always do something unexpected. And I have to say it's awesome when an artist like you who makes so much awesome stuff can have a really cool feel that your songs have something similar about all of them, it's hard to say what it is but it's there.

Keep making music forever man! :D