mauiboynokaoi's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[All Torn Up]

Decent

Has a lot of room to expand though. For example, the intro melody is a perfect melody for a pedal tone in the bass (instrument up to you), and harmonies/countermelodies look to be strong possibilities.

Deathmerc3 responds:

I agree. The melody is good and all, but I didn't fill it out like I needed to. Thank you for your review! :)

[Kryptonite (Acapella)]

Better than the original

Much better IMO. It's in a better key, it sounds more "pure", and the harmonies were nice and in tune. This gets a 10 from me.

[Wyze - Tears of a Child]

Nice song

You can really feel the strife of the kid in question. Thing is that this is actually quite typical these days especially among high school teenagers. These are actually my favorite kinds of songs. Lyrics kinda remind me of One by Mr Amazing XS but more pessimistic rather than inspirational.

@Codare: It's not about just saying stuff about sex drugs and violence. It's about the issued going on every day that no one chooses to acknowledge so the only way that people can get these issues noticed is through the arts. You really need to listen to the songs rather than just listening to a few words you don't like and judging. Though there are artists (especially in mainstream rap) that are all just about "bragging" about said sex drugs and violence, this is not that kind of music at all.

Blasphem-E responds:

Ya, he seems a little... dumb. :) Thanks for the review

[Still Calling. Still Falling]

Nice clashing notes

I would recommend using a different piano voice though. It just doesn't feel like it fits this song. A more dark feel would probably do it more justice. Also lower bass notes would be good during those little runs you have at about 1:50

Deathmerc3 responds:

Thank you for your constructive criticism. You're right, the piano does sound a bit too light for the piece. :)

[I Told Another Lie...]

Good beats

Acceptable instruments. Subtract the voice and get a vocalist, and I think this could make a good song.

[Love is Gone - F-777 ReMiX]

Nice early hook

The intro style instantly caught my attention and the deviation from the normal "chord with melody and drums" kept my attention throughout. A powerful song that seems like it would be really good for a dance party etc. I usually hate giving these out, but I have to say a 10 for this one.

[Waves of Diamond]

Hmmm

Actually kinda reminds me of a more techno-y Batman song minus the running strings. Maybe even Pirates of the Caribbean. Either way sounds like movie music+drums :P

FatKidWitAJetPak responds:

I wish this was as good as movie music.

[ellipse]

Pretty nice

Though I feel at times that the piano is being muffled out by the drums. They just seem too loud at points though. But the pedal tone was a nice effect that I've not seen in a while. I'll give this a 9.

broove responds:

Yea, it may be cause mastering is not perfect. Thanks for a review

[German Trance Loop]

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And what are those author comments supposed to mean?

[Simply solid]

Whoa WTF happened?

Seriously you got some major desync action going on there between the instruments and the drums. I think you should look into that ASAP.

chin-chin responds:

haha you're funny.
and you're wrong. its just slow attack on strings. it's all in time.

l2p or gtfo