I... don't know what to say. It's very good, and unique. A lot of the things I wanted to say/comment on were already said :P Amazing job 1nf1n1ty!!
<3,
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Reviews for "Veva"
This is an official NGAUC Review
My personal rating for your piece is as follows:
Production: 26/30
Composition: 25/30
Instrumentation: 13/15
Originality: 9/10
Interest: 13/15
Giving a total of 86/100, or 4.5 stars. ('Very Good')
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Onefin responds:
Hey, samulis! Could I have another one of those super detailed reviews please? :) Thanks!
I like the atmospheric intro and the short pauses at the end of every 2 bars. The pauses give the piece a nice sort of cycle of anticipation and relief. The melodies at :39 are really smooth and enjoyable. The modulation at 1:17 was a good way of building the energy. The piece progresses a little slowly for the first 90 seconds or so, but the moment of catharsis at 1:34 is rewarding. Everything seems really well-balanced in the mix. I thought the tempo at 2:10 was a little rushed. It almost sounded like a completely different piece thereafter. I think it would’ve helped if you gave the piece a little more breathing room after that first “emotional height” (1:34 - 2:09) before launching into another melodic section. I would’ve liked to see you do more to make this piece coherent. I see you tried to bring it full-circle at the end with those radio effects (3:18), but it wasn’t enough IMO. As far as I’m concerned, this piece only has one true moment of climax, which limits any sense of direction and conclusiveness it has at the end. The part at 2:10 sounds a lot more like a final climax, yet it occurs only a little more than halfway through the piece. The “quiet ending” format can often be effective, but I would’ve liked to see a little more structural ebb and flow first. These structural complaints are my main concern. I think you have a great sense of harmony, and the texture was full and engaging throughout. I thought your instrument choices enhanced the mood a lot here - the piece felt pensive and relaxed at times, and danceable at others. You might’ve been able to do more with dynamic contrast and phrasing, but you still did a nice job of fleshing out the piece (besides that minor complaint I had about 2:10). Nice work overall! :)
8.5/10
Onefin responds:
Hey, TL!
So... big structural complaint, huh? I went from a drop straight into another drop, so I can see how that would be jarring. Maybe I could have written something in between to bridge the gap, but I always have a hard time writing something that's exactly what I want it to be in exactly the right place, since in the process of creating a section the idea changes based on what happens. Also, I suck at transitions, so that must have played a part. Always trying to make those better.
The ending breakdown at 2:47 was made basically to allow for a full circle ending with 3:18 - I had to change the key back to B major in a calm, conclusive way. Perhaps if that section didn't exist and I let the piece end with a shorter outro, the 2:10 part would be pushed closer to the end? I don't know. I think my main issue would have been that between 1:34 and 2:10 there was no softer part.
Well, thanks for reviewing! My response is kinda late but hey. No mixing complaints? Huh, I'm kinda surprised. Maybe Gragon's advice helped more than I thought it did. :)
Really cool man, loving these cute synths! (:
Definitely better than my NGAUC final track
Onefin responds:
Hey, Aeron! Thanks for dropping by! :D
Music like this is what makes Newgrounds great. Keep. it. up. GL in the comps :D
Onefin responds:
Aww thanks man :D