Phonometrologist's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Follow Me]

You wasted no time in having this piece present itself like a climber would when sticking a flag on top of a mountain proclaiming to the rest of the world that upon such conquest, he has taken part of the mountain itself.
I like your orchestration. What strings do you use?

Although you mentioned that a better mixing is what it needs, the only problem I hear is that it seems to be peaking. Don't worry about the loudness of a piece. I'd rather raise my volume up loud then having to lower it, but that's a whole other argument that people like to have.

[Alpha]

Very well done for an ambience piece. The mix sounds good--drums not overbearing, melody is drowned out by the drone. It just fits pretty well together, and there is just enough variation to keep me interested.
Only criticism I would like to mention is that it should be a bit longer.... :)

[Dylan Ellis EDM Showreel]

Would definitely like to hear more. At 55 seconds in, it reminds me of some older Radiohead...very chill.

ComposerDylan responds:

I love Radiohead! thanks for listening and commenting, really appreciated it.

[Because We Are (Airline Remix)]

This sounds like you’re still working through the piece—improvising the parts out. The piano was interesting in the beginning but it became stagnant. Then I read you only spent an hour and a half on it. That makes sense. I would sit with this piece more and continue tweaking this out, because it is a good start.

[Stab City - The Dark Cell Vol]

This doesn't deserve the low rating. Very Effective piece.

ComposerDylan responds:

Thank you very much, I tried to get it to have several moods and dynamic build, I was a little bummed at the super low ratings. thank you for listening, appreciating and commenting!

[Ocean Lullaby]

Very nice atmosphere. Could have used a better resolution, but I don't care. Couldn't help but smile at times. Looks like you could use more fans.

Synthrax responds:

Thank you!! Your opinion made me happy! haha! And yes i definitly could use more fans. If you know anyone else whod enjoy my music too refer me! Also anything you think out of all my tracks i could improve on? Thanks again!

[A Portrait of You]

I'm currently listening to this at work so I can't write out a lengthy review, but the melody and progression 30 seconds into the piece is nice along with the moment at two minutes in. Good, subtle use of the Pad, as well.

[Here We Are]

I thought this was quite enjoyable and lighthearted. How to improve on your music? Like anything else really--keep writing. I've composed a lot of bad stuff before anything decent came out of it.

SolarFloss responds:

Thanks. I'll definitely keep making music. :D

[Sons of Valhall]

I’ve been listening to this for quite a while, and every time I come back to this I get the same amount of enjoyment as the first listen. Not many pieces can do that for you. What really does it for me is the section a minute into the piece, and I think perhaps for you as well, because that is when the choir is noticeable. I like the fact that you have some development up to that point. Everyone has their own opinion about mixing and there isn’t one way of doing things. Really it is up to your own ears and what you’re aiming for. When I listen to music, does it move me in some way. If not, then the question would be, could the mixing fix that?

When the Stones released their last album, people were saying how “loud” and awesome it sounded. After a while though, your ears would start to fatigue, and you just had to turn it off. There is a reason why the great classical recordings don’t sound as “loud” as your pop/rock music does on the radio—dynamics. If you seek to please both worlds, you need to find balance. And this isn’t just my own opinion. I think you did just fine here as I’d actually prefer to simply raise the volume up as opposed to having to lower it. Percussion wasn’t distinct as it played more of a background role. Good! The percussion isn’t what’s important here. I like that the horns are not overbearing. It blends well with the strings. I can’t find anything that stuck out to me where I immediately thought “mixing,” and if all I thought about was the music, then your mixing is fine.
It’s difficult to mix/master anything by yourself, as the point is to have multiple ears working on it.
Overall, love the composition and your choices in your arrangement. Don’t worry yourself by putting too much weight on the mixing as that will come in time.

“A piece of music is an experience to be taken by itself.”
B.F. Skinner

[Death Slumber - Fade]

Are you kidding me?! Love this sound!

ZLEAP responds:

I'm glad you enjoyed.

Its no Psalm 32. But it works.