Reviews for _-={Solemn Stone}=-_

[denvermagi]

Awesome

There is no other word to describe this piece other than awesome. This is incredible. The technical aspects of this one are as close to perfect as you can get them. The aspect that really sinches the song is the lone string instrument solos at 0:19 and 1:12. Single instruments playing slow, gradually rising tunes really puts one in the mindset of something epic to come. Another thing that I like about this song is the very subtle choir in the background of the song. For a piece like this, the choir needs to be in a supporting role or it can overwhelm the orcestra, which detracts from the song. This hits it just right. The final element that makes it perfect is the lone woman's voice towards the end of the song. My only complaint about it is that it is over so quickly. You might consider doing an extended version.

What I see for this piece is a towering fortress burning in the predawn gloom. An army covers the land around it and warriors battle in the inner courtyards. A lone warrior stands in the keep's entryway, waiting the moment to join in the battle. Then, he draws his sword and pushes open the door to the keep. At once, the sounds of battle fill his ears and the horror of battle is laid out before him. He rushes into the melee, striking as fast as he can weild his blade. Warrior after warrior falls to his sword and he is soon into the outer courtyards. Then there is one last blow and the scene goes black.

If you were to extend this piece, that scene could continue on for many more paragraphs. Oh well, a very good job and straight tens for the Maestro. Keep it up.

MaestroRage responds:

I really loved your story Denver. It is a great and inspiring image, and I enjoyed living in it!

I may do an expanded piece, though most likely I should finish the second part, where the full battle is shown. For Orson Stonerule does not just fight fighters, but he is to fight a dark and powerful enemy.

I'm going to have fun depicting that one!

You hit the spot with the choirs. I made them hum their chords, and slightly sway, to gently work themselves into the mix. They worked effectively and I felt there was no need to expand on them!

I loved that solo woman part too, that is where the last half originally formed, and then I worked backwards from there.

Thank you for the review Denver, it is always a pleasure, I am glad you enjoyed it!

[Dreamshire-Fire]

Maestro, Bravo.

From the story of Orson Stonerule himself.
He stood finally before the doors of the king. Renault had wronged him for the last time (Be aware that king Renault was possessed by evil to summon a great devourer on the land, among other severe wrongdoings personally to Orson.). It had gone far enough, and his companions, the entire land, could no longer suffer this. His fallen comrades, Idalea, Kalumus, Arandir. And that traitor Morton in his midst... This was the final chapter, and Orson was determined to make it so. The villagers had crawled out of their darkened houses to see if it was true, that the quiet rumors that spread so quietly under the king's nose had been real. And there he was, the one true warrior standing amidst the hopelessness of his once beautiful land. His mighty blade, Grace, sat comfortably in the sheath on his side, and he stepped forward and with a forceful thrust, swung open the great doors to the hall of the king. The villagers screamed with joy, they could all feel it, their savior had risen. Orson was the man they all somehow knew would slay Renault, and he knew it as well. He couldn't know if would leave the hall alive, but he knew the king wouldn't. With a solemn and powerful defiance in his eyes, he drew his blade...

MaestroRage responds:

well written Dreamshire! I believe you have already sent me the story for the second part, if there are modifications or changes made in the story, please be sure to let me know ahead of time.

I hope everybody enjoys the second part as well.

[Music-story]

Epic

Confused about this dreamshire thing. Your past reviewer's song which you remixed? Anyway it sounds like I'm watching gladiator. That movie was awesome. Again very epic. The strings are very emotional and the plucking of cello? fits ever so nicely. Brass, excellent choice. Works wonders for this gladiator style. Now that transition was really strange (the one before the crowd starts cheering). Sounds like a really messed up block that you rubbed a stick against. When I say strange I don't mean its bad. Very unique though. I was hoping for a dark bell somewhere in the song. Maybe there was but I didn't here one. Nice ending. Personally I like definate endings rather than the fade out (or is that fade in? always confuse between the two) Did you put vibrato/tremelo on the violin to make it dreamy? Overall a 5/5 and sure a 10/10. You got some nice talent with them classical songs.

MaestroRage responds:

hello Music-story!

This song was constructed for Dreamshire-Fire's character and story revolving around Orson Stonerule. It is not a remix per say, but a cue or piece depicting that story that he showed me.

The dark, battle, angry piece is the second part of this story. This is the daunting, and heroic entrace of the hero, before the defining battle to end all things.

I'm glad you liked the piece, I hope you will hear the second part, when it comes out :D. Thank you for the review ^^.

Also, it's not really a fade out, more a trailing cliff hanger, there were no tremelo, but vibrato was in excessive use here.

Once again, thanks ^^.

[Darksuper]

Hero...

He stands by the window, watching the sun set. Probably the last sun set he would see ever again. He then turns and grabs the armor, pulling the chest plate on, his greaves, his gauntlets, and his helmet.. He pauses, and looks at the sword, he grabs by the handle, and stared at his reflection. He hears the knock.

"My lord? The enemy is here!"

He says nothing, sheathes his sword and ties it around his waist. Then he opens the doors to the load roar of cheers. He observes them all. Their happiness... he could feel it all being pressed on him. He bore the weight, proudly and he stepped forward. He eventually came to the walls and looked down at the massive army of monsters marching towards them. He observed them all, made a silent prayer... and drew his sword.

That's what I get sorry if my story was bad...

[deadlysanguine]

Wonderful!

Hey! I'm the creator of the character's fiance, and I must say for the both of us, that it's FANTASTIC! You did really well on this!