Reviews for Maelstorm (EliteFerrex Remix)

[Slain-By-The-Bell]

Dramatic and perfectly orchestrated

The orchestration was stunning. Instead of being upstaged by the lead guitar, the two balance each other out with the speed and distortion of the guitar with the slower, cleaner sound of the choir voice. As usual, the intro grabbed me immediately. As it continues, I can find myself constantly impressed by the melodies. Each song of yours is so unique and amazing in its own way, but out of all of the great works, this has got to be my favorite. To give this review a little more substance rather than just excessive praise, though that is what the song deserves, I would agree that there should be some transition at 1:40 from the guitar to the orchestration, but quite honestly, I don't care. Best symphonic metal track I've heard on Newgrounds. Amazing work!
-Slain-By-The-Bell

rtnario responds:

Wow, I don't know what to say...you've reviewed multiple works of mine ranging from originals to remixes; from rock to "video game" metal, folk metal and now symphonic metal. I really appreciate the review, and know what you refer to when you mention the choir, orchestration and guitars. After all, we have similar music tastes ^^

Again, yep, I really did rush myself in a way not thinking of adding a fading sustained note at 1:40 or even some noise from the guitar that signals the intro replaying at the end. What can I say - I was eager to get this track on Newgrounds Audio for everyone to hear XD Thanks so much for the detailed (fluffy and excessive, but detailed XD) review. Thanks even more for continuous and consistent reviews on my works; at least I now know two people in NG who I can rely on to criticize my work. :)

If you liked Maelstorm, the future will have more symphonic metal pieces from me. It's actually one of my most favorite (sub)genres of metal and likewise I have lots of concepts for songs in the genre waiting to be finished. But I'll share this one last thought of mine - one day, Newgrounds Audio will hear symphonic power metal, and it'll come from me. One day. ;)

[EliteFerrex]

Well done!

I most definitely approve! Quite enjoyable to listen to, and, inspiringly, the first time one of my tracks has been remixed. Thanks!

rtnario responds:

Thanks for letting me remix your track in the first place; glad you like it.

[Syron]

woaah

Another awesome piece.
The Orchestral fits your style absolutly perfect.
There`s only one little thing I can complain about.
Both, this and the original, sound more like Boss-Themes
than Storm-Themes.
On the low score this get`s, thats justbecause of
the anti-metal Zero Bombers.

5/5
10/10
fav`ed and Downloaded, just like always xD

~Syron

rtnario responds:

Welcome back Syron, although I do see you silently fav-ing from a distance :)

About it sounding like a boss theme, well, I guess in a way the melody can be perceived differently from others. For me, it would be a STORMY boss theme. XD And yeah, for some reason I always wonder why it's kind of difficult for me to create a band-only song or an orchestra-only one, but when I combine the two I have no problems. o_O Sources: Unbroken Dream, Trump Card Alteisen, Last Showdown...XD

Speaking of Last Showdown, I hope this song's score does just what it did. ^^

Thanks yet again for reviews on my works; I think you know that I see you as my biggest and most supporting "fan" in Newgrounds Audio. =)

[ConnieB]

you hit the nail on the head man

w/ a fucking car dude, this is awesome

rtnario responds:

Thanks yet again man, I appreciate it! This song currently needs some help :)

[carlohmf]

Oh no, your work is so suXXorz =(

Kidding aside, I shall make my 1st review of your work. (Is it? XD)

First thing's first. This is one heck of a remix of EliteFerrex's 8-bit Storm. You built upon the original 8-bit loop and turned it into a powerful symphonic metal piece. I really like the way you started with an orchestration of the song and then gradually shifted into RAK. \m/ I noticed the guitar seems to gradually fade at 00:15. Perhaps you should have done a similar effect at 01:40... fade out of course. Like the guitar fades away with a little pitch bend as the orchestration takes over once again. Anyway, I like the way you ended the song. XD

Well, that's about it for my short review. GUD JAB

5/5, 10/10
-carlohmf

rtnario responds:

Oh, my work sucks? So I'll go remove YuYu Metal from my list, then...
Kidding. XD And for some strange reason I no longer have the option to remove it for some reason, odd.

Yeah, I kinda noticed only after it was fully prepared for upload that I should've done something at 1:40 instead of abruptly switching it to the orchestration I did at the start. A fade out, a guitar that sustained a note or anything would've been fine I guess. But this just shows that I was really eager to upload this song to the Newgrounds Audio Portal and let EliteFerrex have a listen. ^^;

Oh well, what's done is done. Thanks for the vote and short review!