JTBeav's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Transcendent World]

This feels sort of mystical - 'Trance' is a very appropriate genre. Although this piece is slightly repetitive, you can get away with it somewhat with this style of music.
I enjoyed the different ideas you had throughout the piece, for example you added some funky sound effects which became more prominent in some places (00:38, 01:55). This brought out character and made it fun to listen to.
I like how the ending calmly fades away - it made me feel as if I was admiring a flock of birds which eventually disappeared off into the horizon.
Overall, this is a decent piece: repetitive yet dynamic. 4 out of 5

EPDJIPGD responds:

thanks for feedback!

[Serene - BEASTman1025]

This is a very good piece of music; it sounds professional. There is a wide variation of ideas throughout the piece, but you manage to keep the theme the same, which is good. It uses a simple 4-chord melody, and the build-up to the drop at 30 seconds works very well. I like how the instrument-heavy section is proceeded by a single-note melody, it introduces the end of the piece nicely. The bassy section at 1 minute sounds great, and if this piece were longer I would have it build up again to another drop.
To conclude, although it is a fairly short piece, it is fun all the way through and isn't repetitive. 5 out of 5

[xDetik - Ambition]

I like the build-up of instruments at the beginning, especially with the electronic 'whizz' sound effect, however I was hoping at about 1 minute through there would be a drop, which there wasn't. In fact, there isn't really a drop throughout the entire piece, which does make it less interesting. Between about 1:00 and 2:25, it is just repetition, with only a couple of melody changes, which is simply boring in my opinion.
However, at around 2:25, you add another single-note melody, which then gets singled out on its own at 2:50, which adds variation and suspense for what comes after. Again, the electronic 'whiz' sounds really cool.
At 3:26, there is a really interesting mix of 2 melodies which both contradict each other. At first, I found it very odd, but after more instruments are added it begins to sound pretty good.
Apart from the last 5 seconds, which is a very satisfying ending by the way, the rest of the piece is just repetition. I think you could have added a new theme here, or ended the piece earlier.
Overall, this is an interesting piece with some great ideas and cool effects, however there is too much repetition. Very decent first creation though. 3 out of 5

MozzyFluorum responds:

Thanks for the feedback. Yeah there is no drop really and it is pretty repetitive but it was intended to be repetitive really. I did add some extra stuff like melody and drum changes to spice it up a bit.

[LakiTunes - Continuity]

One of my favourite styles of music to listen to is Lofi and Chilled Hip-hop, and this is perfect. I like your idea of walking through a snowy field, feeling lost in time and space, it really helps you get lost in the music.
There isn't too much to analyze about this piece, I can't find anything to fault! The main thing that I think makes this piece so good is the beat, which mixes well with the calm melody and the chords which reverb and fade away. The small things also make it fun, such as the synth, which appears every now and then, along with the 'clunks' which sound like sticks rattling.
Well done on this one, it is definitely your best composition! 5 out of 5

[LakiTunes - Predicament]

This piece is fairly dry - it doesn't have enough texture - however some sections sound really good. I like the style you've gone for with the crackles of an old record, it adds character. The start builds up gradually, and when the beat comes in I started tapping to it. However, it becomes very repetitive through most of the rest of the piece, which does get a bit boring. I would suggest adding more variation, and maybe you could add another instrument over the top to beef up the melody a bit.
My favourite part is between 01:20 - 01:40, there is a really fun syncopated rhythm with extra melody. From there it calms down nicely to the ending, along with the crackles again. If the rest of the piece was like this final third, I would give a higher rating, however it is too repetitive and lacks texture. 2.5 out of 5

[LakiTunes - Dignity]

I enjoyed listening to this - it is fun and calm, it keeps the audience interested but relaxed. I like the gradual introduction of instruments, it starts building up well to the second part. Most of this piece feels like it is building up to something, however never quite gets there, which is slightly disappointing, but it keeps the theme of the song - ambient.
You switch between light melody, a melody with a beat behind it, and just the drumbeat, which gives the piece good variation and keeps it interesting. I think you have a perfect mix of instruments - not too many, which could overload the listener, but enough to not be boring.
At around 2 minutes, towards the end of the piece, the main melody gets mixed with dissonant chords. Although this is an attempt to build up to the final section, I think it is too distracting and repetitive, especially when it suddenly changes to a much more relaxed idea.
Overall, this is a very fun yet relaxing piece of music, which has enough variation to keep it interesting throughout. 4 out of 5 :)

[Kiwi]

My first impression is that it's fairly empty. There is a simple chordless melody with a beat, however you have somewhat made up for this in the structure. There are 4 main sections: the introduction, the first theme, the second theme, and the ending. I like how the beat is brought in after the introduction, leading into the first theme. You then have a fun bridge into the second theme, which builds tension well. The second theme is more interesting, with more parts being added. Finally, there is a simple ending. Overall, this is a fun piece, albeit lacking in texture.

[The indefinite horizon]

I like how the melody stops and starts in the first half, it builds up the song well to the 'drop' in the middle. This is also helped by the fast beats right before the 'drop', which I was not expecting, but it built up tension very well. Nice combination of sounds, and the variation of the melody, which keeps the piece interesting throughout. Finally, I thought the ending was well done too - different parts were removed until the single keyboard note was left. Can't really fault it - maybe another part could be added to counter the melody - but other than that it's great.

[Joenuh - Tropical Vibes]

Really nice beat! It is brought in well at the start and taken away again at the end for a quiet finish. Nice variation throughout yet still keeping the original melody, could definitely put this over a timelapse / video montage, or just loop it a couple of times and have it as a soundtrack. Good job 👍👌😊

[Tropical Vibes :D]

Nice tune, I like the echo after the beats. Could do with a couple of notes between each 'part' just so that it flows slightly better, but overall sounds decent. I like how at the ending one of the parts is taken out, adds variety. 3.5/5 😊👌

TheRealEthBoot responds:

Thanks for the feedback! Definitely a little repetitive and doesn’t flow that well. Hope you enjoyed anyways!