Troisnyx's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Chrombus loop]

For a simple arpeggiation, you show just how well you handle chords. I love good chord progressions, and I can tell a good one when I hear it. There's also a bit of a quirky, and at once melancholic, feel. I was actually thinking of a melody to go on top of this, the whole time listening to it.

No doubt, I imagine that if I used it, I would build it up with lyrics, and maybe a few things. Don't know if I will, but that's beside the point.

GundamBlunt responds:

Thanks for your feedback and compliments, I really appreciate it. If you want I could send you a copy that you can freely use for whatever you like?

Also, thanks to you, I finally looked up the definition of the word melancholy. Learning new stuff every day.

[Aria - Outer Rings]

The breath you give to a spacey track like this is really nice. When I started listening to this, I actually honestly felt like I was in a spacecraft of some sort.

Not sure about the percussion; I feel it's too hard and too dry for something like this. Something a little wetter, more subtle and more awe-inspiring perhaps?

That piano is really well done. Light on the fingers, just delicate and nice for this song. The amount of buildup you give with four chords is pretty good. Only suggestion I have with that piano is to make it a little more 'distant' in the mix, if you will. Something that gives the impression that "whoa, I'm travelling through space, and this is huge." And then bring it forward like you do. Playing around with effects like these is something that I suppose can be done.

DelitescentAria responds:

Woo! :D

Thanks for the positive feedback I appreciate it.

You're right about the whole theme thing. I the song is smooth than so must be the drums so I'll definitely look into that. Same for the piano.

Thanks again for the feedback! :D

[Spectral Fun ~P~]

There's something I thoroughly enjoy about it... the textures present with all those chords. Those vocal layers remind me about parts of the Ar Tonelico 3 soundtrack that aren't fully sung, and those always struck a chord in my heart.

I've let it loop, because of all the feelings it evokes for me. Good job on the experimentation.

Phyrnna responds:

Oh yesh, I was particularly fond of how the vocals came out! :D More experiments to come in the future! :D

[FD - Lost]

I have vibes of Suikoden IV's ending slate coming into my mind when I hear this. (cf. Palisade Melody)

The noise that comes in as a background texture actually complements the chords that you put in here. I can imagine someone walking in a cold, dark night. It's raining, or threatening to rain. The wind is howling. There is either the feeling of loss, or... maybe just a general unsettling feeling and you have to get out, the mystery is too hard to solve and the weather is making it too vile to go much faster.

Thoroughly enjoyed listening to this, thanks for sharing. <3

ForgottenDawn responds:

I really like this interpretation, thank you for sharing. :)

[Beneath a Gray Sky | 2016]

Probably one of your best. The melody is beautiful, memorable, singable... The instruments respond to each other very, very well. That piano has a really light, floating feel to it that doesn't encroach on the harp accompaniment. And it also gives me this sense of wonder, as if I'm looking out the window early in the morning. Despite its title, though, I have to say, this song would work regardless of whether it is raining or shining -- it's got the right sort of balance to fit both weathers well.

Favourited.

Bertn1991 responds:

Oh wow, thank you so much :D This may be the nicest thing anyone's ever said to me on this site. Thank you very very much for taking the time to write such a thorough, intelligent and thoughtful review. I enjoyed reading it!

And thanks for favoriting ;-)

[Playfighters 3 Preview]

Definitely sounds fuller than the last version, and catchier. There's still work to be done on making it sound 'wow', but we'll get to that in due course.

C - Bb - Dm - C is not bad of a progression, good going. Only, try to avoid too much repetition. You did build up the instruments, but if an outside listener were listening in, he'd want a bit more in the way of variety. Peaks and valleys, highs and lows. There's quite a lot to cover, but for what you've managed to cover, you're doing well. : )

Squeegee4554 responds:

Thanks! What do you mean with the C - Bb - Dm - C?

[Percussive Interlude]

First thing I find in my NG feed on my birthday is this. <3 I can't begin to tell you just how wonderful this is. Well done.

samulis responds:

Happy birthday, Trois! Uh yeah, this was TOTALLY intentional, haha. :D
-Sam

[Playfighters]

Ugh, where do I begin with this one...

You have the same problem that a lot of us have had when starting out music. You have the tune and the final results in your head, but not the mixing quality nor the ability to choose the correct sounds. And I feel the pain too, because the melody (just taken at face value) is sorta kinda catchy but sorely needs something to back it up.

If you had this idea in mind when you were three, imagine what children's songs would be like. Full of punch. Heavy on the instrument layering (unless this was Teletubbies or Sesame Street). Really good chords and a feel-good atmosphere. I mean, you're feeling my description now, aren't you? -- Trouble with this particular song is that the synths are tinny, the drums are flat, and there's nothing to give it excitement. And it's so empty.

I wouldn't want to give too many tips at once, but at least start with this one: Build up some chords. Make progressions. See how they sound. Experiment again. Keep doing it until you wow yourself, and then do it some more.

If you insist on this being drums and voice, make it sound real -- like, you know, those rap songs, or those medieval rounds which only have drums and voice. If you're not sure where to find voices, there are a number of us on NG who wouldn't mind helping you on this, if you should only ask.

Squeegee4554 responds:

Thanks dude for the advice! How do i ask people to help?
Thanks so much!

[Battle of the Brasses | 2016]

I loved the rhythm and bassline. But when the melody kicked in, I felt that there was just too much reverberation (0:20). 0:31 actually sounded a lot better with the rest of the mix.

:46 had a welcome change with the change of chords / change of key, and it really was beautiful. Gave me not only a sense of urgency, but also a bit of an uplift.

The entire thing feels like a cross between something industrial and something that sounds like it came out of James Bond, with a bit of an oriental twist. Quirky, and while I do question a bit of the song, I enjoy it quite a bit.

Bertn1991 responds:

Thank you, Troisnyx. That was an excellent and thoughtful review. I appreciate the honest feedback, and I'm happy you enjoyed my song. Have a nice day :^)

[Forgiven Blade]

I didn't know what to make of that intro, but once the main melody comes in, it feels a bit more industrial. I guess. ^_^'

I don't know if I'm a fan of all the instruments taking the same melody line. I guess it has its uses -- but without Phyerh's game, I can't really tell the context. I guess I sorta kinda picture a mass of drones, all uniformly programmed, and the scale of production increasing dramatically with each instrument being added into the mix.

1:32 invites a change from the ostinato melody.

The drums at 2:05, just before the ending, remind me of Mylene Farmer's 'C'est dans l'air'. It had that sort of pulse that I heard at the beginning of that song, too.

Not quite sure what to make of it -- I think this is one of these tracks that really needs context for me, and without context, I just don't know what to make of it.

MysteriousPresence responds:

Thanks a lot for the review ! :3
Yes I think I'm a context musician, I'm mostly a cinematic composer (and director) after all ! ^^
You're totally right anymay, that would maybe make more sense in Phyerh's game !
This is funny though because the intro and the outro are my personal favorite parts of the music ! I guess this is a matter of taste ! :3
So I listened to C'Est Dans L'Air and that was... Hum... Weird ! X)
Thanks again for the review ! =D