Reviews for _-={The Desire to Destroy}=-_

[DavidOrr]

Wow!

Man, if there is ever a "most improved" award, you'd definately deserve to get it. You've improved leaps and bounds these past few months- everything is balanced better, clearer, and you seem to have a better overall understanding of how the orchestra fits together.

First off, a question. What drums are you using? I love the samples, they're extremely powerful and crisp. You use them really well!

Second, a suggestion. At 0:41 I believe you have parallel motion in a manner in that sounds awkward (Jumping from a B dim to E minor). It does fit the atmosphere set by the piece, but it may be something you want to take a look at. Other than that, I don't really have any suggestions.

Third, a congrats. You've got a really good shot at the competition! Even if you don't pull the winning prize, you've made more progress than any one else I've listened to on Newgrounds in a long while.

Keep up the astounding work!

MaestroRage responds:

Hey David!

It took a while to get used to using headphones over earphones, but with only roughly a week passed, i'm already able to do more with them then I was with the years of earphone use! I can't wait to get me some slick speakers someday!

The drums in use are as follows *All from East West Orchestra by the way!*

- Taiko Drums *that stick clicking sound*
- S Wagner Bass Drum
- Roto Toms
- Timpani Hits
- Head slamming against wall *not really in song, but dents were planted everywhere!*

I know exactly what you mean at 0:41. I personally liked it better like that, the jump in my opinion added just a little extra spice!

Thanks a lot David. Coming from you thats a real compliment! Like most contests I did it for the experience. Fighting against you, Winter, and Rocky, has really pushed me several nights! I am grateful to have had this oppurtunity! I'm glad you liked it!

[patrickdragonboy7]

another amazing peice!

very inspiring, i like to listen to your works while i write stories. this sounds like something that should be in a Fire Emblem game. Link1243 makes a good story for this song. please keep up the good work.

MaestroRage responds:

he did make a great story for it didn't he? Anyways, i'm glad you liked the piece as well, thank you for the review! I apologize for the late response :(

[eurogenex]

Very Dark and Powerfull song

I found this song to be very powerfull with an excellent mix of darkness.
Very hard drums and well placed crashes.

The loop also gives it alot of flexibility when working with menu's or long scenes.
Keep up the Great work

MaestroRage responds:

as was the intention my good sir! This was originally designed as a boss battle loop and as such it is necessary to make it flexible to this degree. Though I think I could have handled it better, it didn't turn out too badly.

Thank you for the review, i'm glad you liked it!

[Hobbit2130]

As always, you never fail to impress

With all your music, you can vividly see a story going along with it. Brilliant work!

[demonmasteransem]

Sweet!

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