Nice style

You have a nice style with this fast tune I dont know but as this started it just stuck with me and you really just pushed it, you have something here I especially like the start of this one as it just really jumps out at you, I have had fun reviewing this track of yours it is a decent piece.

~X~

NGADM Round 2 Reviewz0rz

What I liked:
- Epic, unique, and detuned sound. Better yet, detuned in a way that makes sense, it fit, and didn't sound obnoxious.
- That bit at around 1:00... very nostalgic, can really, really hear the Mass Effect influence there.
- Clever creation of atmosphere through sound.

What I didn't:
- The poppy synth that started around 1:20 I feel kind of wore out its welcome after a while, as it was largely doing the same thing throughout the entire song. It worked to add some atmosphere to it at first, but I felt it soon became kind of annoying.
- The entire song feels like it's building up to something, I kept running a Mass Effect-ish scene through my head while listening, and it was stuck on a loop, and never really came to a conclusion.

Overall:
Excellent use of your influences, I didn't hear a whole lot of Terminator in there... as I'm not overly familiar with the Terminator sound track, but being a big fan of Mass Effect, you really nailed that aspect of it. Could have done without the jumpy synth after a while, and would have liked to hear it reach some sort of climax as opposed to just kind of dropping off.

8.5/10

NGADM Round 2 Review

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I do not like starting off reviews with the 'bad' aspects, but I have to get this one particular aspect out of the way immediately. Initially, I was not a fan of the introduction (~1:03). The sound quality is a little off par with the remainder of the song (mostly the brass), however, I can see how you were influenced by the Terminator soundtrack for this portion of the song and when I consider that, it feels like you were tipping your hat to the franchise. Now that the issue of the introduction is out of the way, let's get to the good stuff, shall we?

When 1:03 hit, I was very impressed. I could immediately hear the Mass-Effect influence, while traces of the Terminator still whispered in the background. The mixing of the instruments was mostly carried out well, though there were some areas where the song seemed exceedingly unclear (1:30 -1:48 for instance). The pacing and structure of this track is fantastic, and I think it makes this piece shine.

Alright, besides what has been previously mentioned, the conclusion is the last thing that could use some general improvements. The conclusion just seems to cut off, and as a result, it is very anticlimactic. There should have been a large buildup for a track of this nature. Utilizing the brass and string section to compliment the electronic instruments would have made for an awesome climax! Remember, there's never any harm in experimenting with your instruments! :)

I am really surprised that you didn't utilize your voice in this piece. No matter, I enjoyed listening to this piece all the same. Keep up the great work Wolftacular! :)

Score: 7.25/10

Hi.

The Good:
-Instrument quality is good. Mixing quality is fairly good.
-I particularly like the bass you introduce at 1:04.
-I also particularly like the brass and clanking at about 2:26.

The Not-So-Good:
-Some weird sample clipping at about 0:04 and similar in the horns.
-Like most of the cinematic pieces of this round, this suffers from a lack of direction and thematic composition.
-Unfortunately, the mixing also suffers in that the instruments are pushed back. Things don't stick out.

Overall: Score of 7/10. This is a cool piece, but it really lacks direction, and there are strange aspects to the samples which cause weird audio glitches. Also, flat mixing is meh.

This is an NGADM Round 2 review.

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Your voice is indeed one of your greatest weapons. When I heard that you didn't have vocals in this track, I was disappointed. As I said in my previous review, you have an excellent voice, and without it I thought your track wouldn't hold its own. Thankfully, I was wrong. This instrumental track reminded me of how good your sense of composition is, and that you don't necessarily have to use your voice to deliver a good listening experience. You have a really good atmosphere, that is indeed reminiscent of Mass Effect and Terminator, and a pretty decent structure/flow too. Your transitions are smooth, including your intro and outro, which are both satisfying and well-made. I'm in two minds about the detuning you had at the beginning though, but I think I like it haha. Great chords in the intro by the way.

Sound-wise, I am very glad to hear that your production value is an improvement from your Round 1 track (and audition). While I'm STILL getting muddiness from those huge string chords, and at times your track can sound a bit thin and lacking in low end, you've got a clarity that was not present in your Round 1 track. Your sounds aren't bad; what did you use? I also like the reverse effects you used in certain parts of the track. They indeed add a sci-fi vibe to the track. One little issue I found with the sound is that your low brass has an issue when its audio sample loops. It's a little glitch that can be heard throughout the track but most clearly at 0:03 when the instrument is playing on its own.

While this is a good track, I feel like it doesn't really ever build much momentum. The only time I feel the pace picking up is when you introduce the techno arp at 1:03, and the song doesn't really go places from there. This might be due to the fact that your percussion is pretty drowned out, and while it tries very hard to pick up the pace, it doesn't quite cut it. Some kind of breakbeat would do a better job of portraying what you were trying to go for. Unfortunately, this lack of movement causes this track to be less memorable than your Round 1 track, so it's something to work on.

Overall, great track whose production value, while still needing work, is a definite improvement. Nice work!

Score: 8.2/10