Zechnition's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Battle Has Arrived]

First off the beginning seems empty maybe some more marimba type instruments there, I do like though how around 0:40 it starts to pick up. The melodies are nice enough and the transitions flow nicely but around 1:40 it gets a bit loud. You also really nailed the end / last battle like feeling! Good job, keep it up! =D

Edman520 responds:

Thanks for the specific critiques! Ill try and work on those parts :)

[Race Around the Loch]

I really like the melodies used and the transitions are quite good, but either it is too quiet at the beginning or to loud at 0:56 and 1:26. I think all your track really needs is some mixing. Also just a preference but at 0:44 the instrument seems a bit dry. Either way great work, keep it up! =D

[Inches]

This song certainly has an empty feeling, which could go well in some video games. Maybe some more instruments near the middle but the intro / ending is pretty great, Good Job!

[Gallant Last Stand]

*Good Stuff*
- Good melodies.
- Really liked the buildup to 2:56.
- Instruments fit together well.
- The end was well done.

*Stuff to Work on*
- Very beginning came on too slow, I maybe would have added one more string.
- For a portion of the song (mostly around 1:20 - 2:30) there were very few background instruments.
- 3:46 didn't transition very well, that could be fixed.

*Overall*
Not bad work! Before this I didn't really like guitars but now I think I will take a second look.
Keep up the good work. =D

MysteriousPresence responds:

Hey, thanks again (you already made a really helpful review on Rebirth) for that constructive review ! ᕕ( ᐛ )ᕗ

Thanks for the melodies, as I already said in Rebirth, I think the melodies are the best point in my music, my "little plus" (I'm totally bragging) ! ^^
Thanks too for that buildup, I think that's my favorite part in the music !
I'll work on improving my intros, there's often a lack of instruments ! ^^
Totally right for the second part of the music (00:52-02:38), there's just a bass and drums in the background, I'll work on that ! :3
You're right again (are you always right ? X) ) 03:35-03:46 is reaaally ugly ! Each time I listen to it, I wonder how could I do something so horrible ? :'D

I'm glad I changed your mind about the guitars ! X)
Thanks a lot for that constructive review, this will help me a lot ! :3

[Rebirth]

*Good Stuff*
- Nice melodies.
- Good transitions.
- Great end!

*Too Work On*
- The beginning comes off a little too slow and is a tiny bit bare. (too few instruments but just barely)
- Some of the effects seemed random.
- 3:32, the lead was played too many times over, maybe a bit more variation.

*All in All*
- Solid work! Keep it up! =D

MysteriousPresence responds:

I'm really really glad you liked it, especially the melody (which is, I think, my best point in my musics) !
I actually love that repetitive synth at 3:13, but well... It's a matter of taste ! :3
Thanks a lot for the review ! ^^

[Stalemate]

This is great!
You used some simple chord progressions for a lot of the song, but thats not bad!

what DAW do you use to make music?

himhim2340 responds:

Thanks,
I use FL Studio. I have very little knowledge of musical theory.. I typically use a simple bassline/progression for entire an track, sometimes altering the melody. (on this track the bassline stays the same. I used 1 melody and literally spliced/re arranged the pattern to add variation.)

I feel this track is alright, but for some reason it turned out to be my most popular original track. (On soundcloud at least.)

I appreciate the reviews. When I get a chance I'll return the favour. (AKA, go through your profile and check out your tracks.)

[Pleasantries]

*Great Parts*
I like the "barnyard" feel.
The Instruments fit together very well.
Melodies sound good.

*To Work On* //The Important Part
It's a little too linear with repeating verses.
Needs some percussion, it seems a little bland having very few instruments. I do like the triangle though.

*Overall*
Pretty good track, keep working and you'll be a great musician! ;P //Alot better than my first track

himhim2340 responds:

Thanks man,

Repetition is something I can't seem to get away from. Transitioning from one melody/bassline to something else never seems to work out well for me. I'll have to work on song progression as 90% of my tracks, even if I change up the melody, use the same bassline all the way through.
This isn't even close to my first track, but it is one of the simplest ones.
I appreciate your feedback!

[The Hero's Friends]

*What I Like*
The melody of this song is great and the build-ups are well timed.

*What Could Be Improved* // the important stuff.
A few of the notes at the beginning felt misplace and the end stops right away, I would give it a bit of time to fade.

*All In All*
Really good cinematic music! About how long did it take to make this?

Keep up the good work. ;D

nerevars responds:

This that kind of stuff that "spur of the moment" which is 4 hours. And I make this when I know nothing about mixing and mastering so I just make it "sounds good".

Anyway, thanks you for the comment!

[Runaway]

Great Work!! Where did you find the piano? I really like it.

jjoon responds:

Oh thanks PIANO IS NEXUS INSTRUMENT AND SYLENTH 1 INSTEUMENT XD

[Returning From Battle]

Great! This song is amazing (almost reminds me of Waterflame) all except for the note at 2:26, it seems like it should be lower or played by one of the other instruments, otherwise keep up the good songs.
=D

Mekkatech responds:

Thanks :) Glad you like it