SilentMerch's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Too far away [remake]]

This hasn't gotten enough attention.

Seems really good although I'm not a huge fan of the garage-metal guitar the feeling gives me. That however is not a thing about your song, that's my opinion and feelings around the guitar.

I feel this song loops really well, but I think that maybe the transition to the metal part could've been just a tad bit better? I like the sound of the piano and the way you've put all of this together. Also, well played guitar and other actual instruments is a plus.

If I listen REALLY close to it I notice that the drums might fall a bit behind, but it's no big thing, and it's extremely difficult to notice. Shame it doesn't get that much attention, and that people rate it so low.
All together, not bad. This might just be the my feelings for the guitar, so I'm not gonna let this affect the final score, but it feels kinda incomplete somehow. Again, might just be how I find the guitar :)

The drums were kinda in the background and I think they could've been played around with a bit more. Not entirely sure, but lowering the bass just a liiiiiiiiiiiiiiittle bit might make it a little bit easier to listen to? Just knitpick, though.

Warhector responds:

Thank you much for the comment :) even though you didn't feel it with the guitar im thankful :D i'm considering your responds and suggestions:)

[Frustration -]

... Song's in parts=Review's in parts =)

00:00-03:15
I like the pace and the sounds every now and again. This could sound a lot like something one could hear as a menu title to some sci-fi game or anything like that I think as the sounds are interesting and the sounds in there would fit it(imo).

03:16-04:52
The sounds get even more interesting and come in a higher number, and it feels kinda like some form for build-up to a "next phase" or part. I really like
the transition, which isn't too harsh or too soon at all.

04:53-06:17
I am absolutely IN LOVE with this part. It's just so soft, yet interesting rather than boring.
00:00-06:17[Overall]
Altogether it could sound like there are more parts or perhaps even more songs within this song. They still somehow fit enough to not make it too sudden or simply reject each other. The transitions to the next parts are quite subtle and you have to be in the next phase before you even realized the line has been crossed and you're not in the same part of the song anymore. Some say this song could've been shorter, but I don't know if I agree as it kinda seems like it pretty much gives it the charm.

Compared to some of the other stuff I've heard from you this isn't as difficult to understand and is therefore might sound way better for everyone, rather than the few who actually try to understand/get used to the music. I don't really see music as art or do drugs(lol). I just really, really like music and try to like as much as I can, although the process is slow. This song seems like it's less difficult to like/understand as there are less sounds that might or might not be composed in a way that is kind of hard to make sense out of for some, perhaps even most people. I think that's just a good thing as it might attract more listeners as it seems more "available to everyone".

Again with the longer reviews, but I like writing long reviews. Keep doing your thing, good sir. I like it. Both the confusing stuff and this kind of stuff. Somehow hoping all of this doesn't come out to be all rubbish :P

-Dodgeling

InvisibleObserver responds:

I agree with your notions of the songs more accessible nature. I'm very slowly working on a dance-ish album at the moment, and as such it makes sense for there to be a more likeable nature to it. This songs due for a large order/progression over-haul.

As for how you feel about music not being art, I'm assuming you miss typed or forgot a keyword. Music and products can be machinated in a form that is not particularly artistic seeming, but that doesn't make something not artistic to everyone. Similarily in the inverse. People have a lot of difficulties seperating something that is likeable from something not likeable from not artistic and the artistic.

More over, the notions of art and creativity are generally sibling words, and used synonymously. My opinion is that to be creative is easily perceived or self declared, where as artistic merit really is for an individual to judge. IE: I'm certainly creative, but when it comes to being artistic, others can choose that for themselves.

And I don't mind long reviews at all.

[To Those Who Listen]

Hehh.....Hmmmmm,,,

This is song is really, really weird.. I usually don't think of weird in a bad way. It sounds creative(yes, SOUNDS creative... way to express oneself... It's 4 AM and I have a fever, don't judge.) I guess the haters are pretty much hating because they don't understand the music. I probably don't fully understand it, but I like it, and I'm curious to see more of this. This is interesting and attracting in a weird way.

Uncertain as to whether to give this a 9 or a 10, but I guess I'll go with a 10 for now as I don't fully understand it, and I'll probably regret it if I later understand it and find out it was better than I thought through the 4-5 first listens.

I can imagine seeing something like this in a some sort of indie game. Most probably puzzle or a something of the sort.

I guess you'll hear more from me in both past and future posts? lol, I'm not even sure if that made sense, but things don't have to make sense, right? Doubt I'm going to dl this, but it was worth the listen, and I'll most probably tune back into this as it was really interesting. Have a nice day :)

-Dodgeling

InvisibleObserver responds:

Really enjoyed reading this review.

Though... people keep telling me to ignore haters and whatnot, but I don't have any. It keeps getting brought up with no context which is a bit confusing. It seems as though there is this odd backlash against negative commentators, that has spilled into the norm of what to say.

[Bedtime Stories]

Y I ALWAYS PRESS THE "# reviews" BUTTAN D:

Bah, keep pressing the wrong button instead of the "review this" button -.-' anyhooker, I like this song, and I like some of the other songs and I'm definitely gonna keep an ear and an eye out for more. Looking forward to checking out more of your old stuff too, sooo... Brb, I've got a music library to extend :)

Indigorain responds:

Haha, thanks a lot, bro! I'm really glad you're enjoying my music! ^^

[Rainwave - Beyond Boundaries]

WEEEEEEEEEeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee

I like the sound of this :D:D:D Good music makes me happy :] Keep it up :D

Indigorain responds:

Haha, thanks a lot man!!! :D

[Daylight Train Crossing]

Good thing you joined in on the STD :)

Or else I wouldn't have heard of your awesome stuff so I have more music to listen to on my phone! That would've been sad =p But I did find your stuff, so I DO have more music on my phone! Day made, keep it coming, loud and proud!

-Dodgeling

Yodamanjaro responds:

I'm glad I can be of service, sir.

[=== >> Future Trance << ===]

Hmmm

It was good, as you said, buuut I'd take the time to make it a little bit longer, and I know you said the suggestions won't help you out, but I don't care. I suggest whether you like it or not, and if you don't care, fine. I write what I think, I think what I write. So there. Now back to the review. This is a nice loop. I like loops. It doesn't get too repetitive too fast, and I like the fading kinda thing you did to it. A lot. I'll probably even go as far as saying it makes the song. The title fits, but it is still kiinda a bit too short, even for a loop. I feel like it's missing a part of it, and that's not what I like to feel, so that's not an 8 for this one. Still great, though. Keep it up!

-Dodgeling

Yodamanjaro responds:

Thanks.

[Derrick & JapeApe -- Lost]

I'm gettin' down to this ;D

The intro was really long, but other than that, this is an AWESOME track. It was so long though, that I felt I had to skip. I hate doing that, but I just.. It took too long, and I just had caffeine! xD Once I skipped I immediately noticed that "Hey, this stuff's worth a listen!" and went back the beginning with more patience. Another DL. I'll be checking out more of your stuff, for sure.

Yodamanjaro responds:

The intro is normal for an actual trance track, this is an original mix...not a radio edit. Sorry.

[Slow Unwinding]

People needs to see this. *tweets*

This is good and calming music. I'll be putting this on my Newgrounds collection (one might say my most played collection) on my iPhone ;) Thanks for submitting this and the other good stuffs ;) I'll just go and.. You know.. Post some more reviews and try to think of something good to post ^^ Thanks for the music ;)

-Dodgeling

Yodamanjaro responds:

Yeah no problem! Glad you're enjoying the tracks.

[B7 - Riptide? WIP]

....... COOOOOOL :D

Was sounding a little bit.. Too... 8bitish in the beginning at the beginning :p But then it got reeeaaaal badass! :] Oh, and I got sad when it started fading.... I think I'm pretty much gonna stick around until at least the song is done. Oh, and please, do hurry. And executions of all the penguins on the chile sounds good. *Checks you out on facebook*

Burn7 responds:

Originally, this song was only 8-bit and nothing else. But then I decided to make it into something else. I'm happy with what it's turning into, now I just have to finish it...

Thanks for your review! :DD