MattReeves's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Tetris On The Toilet]

Hahahahaha

Words cannot describe. This is awesome! I dig the the old school singing. It's very catchy. This is truly a masterpiece. Excellent work!

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[TMW - Execution]

Good stuff

The only thing I didn't particularly like was the drums. I feel like they could be a little more involved, and more dynamic. But everything else - especially the guitar work - was phenomenal. I really enjoyed it. Excellent job.

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[Good Hurt]

I dig it.

I like the dark mood this song sets. And it was interesting enough to make listen to the whole song. Good work.

[We Run And Fight]

Super fun!

I like how happy it is, yet it has that one evil chord, giving it a kinda fighting, determined sound. Like a Medieval quest on Molly, haha. I really dig it though. VERY, very catchy. Nothing really for me to criticize, I think this is a very professional piece. Excellent work!

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[JVGWDM {durn}]

Energetic, and driving

I really like the mixture of the lead and the bassline. They fit together in a strange way. When the lead first came in, it wasn't what I expected to hear, which is almost always a good thing. I enjoy music that takes its own direction. It usually ends up somewhere interesting. And I think you did an excellent job with this one. Good work!

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durn responds:

Thanks Matt. :) I always enjoy going on a journey with my music!

[Lost Love - Corbet]

Mmm... sadness. My favorite.

I like that for some songs, you include a little mental picture to ponder while listening. It adds uniquity, and gives character to the song. The two go together quite well. I also particularly like the softness. Beautiful work.

[Fantasy Four Strings]

Impressive!

That's awesome you got this song to be performed; what a privilege! It sounds very professional as far as composition, and it doesn't sound half bad for being created synthetically. Good work!

[Determined Battle]

Very good.

Epic battle music is always fun. And I like how you incorporated the metal influence into it. Very well composed, and I particularly like the transitional chord progressions, and the triplet transitions. The only thing I thought could use improvement has nothing to do with the composition itself. I just feel like the drums could use a little more "beef". Maybe bring the kick out a little more. I understand the piano is what drives the song, and that this song is meant for being in the background. But as a song by itself, I think a thicker/heavier foundation would compliment it a little better. Either way, I enjoyed it!

P.S. Reminds me of Dragonforce. Did you record the guitar?

corbetweller responds:

I agree completely with you Matt. The drums could certainly be more beefy! My mixing skills are still sub parr and I have been trying to improve them. As far as the guitar, I used direct line in with guitar rig.