The-Great-One's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[_-={Answering the Call}=-_]

Hello old friend. It has been a while. Glad to hear something amazing from you once again. It is nice to see friendship bring people back out of the shadows. You say you're officially stepping back out of retirement. I hope to see you stick around more, because you haven't lost your touch, not one bit.

You state that this is to Ciri, and all of her cultists from the past, present, and future. You have more in kin with her than you think. For you have your own cultists here, from the past, the present and hopefully the future.

It is a beautiful song and I feel the heat and cooling breeze that only Egypt can provide. There is still a darkness to it as well that does encapsulate her necromancy. As I have stated before, you have not lost your touch one bit.

Happy to see and hear from you again.

-TGO

MaestroRage responds:

TGO!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh my goodness, my guy, my bro, my dude! After so many years, to hear from you again. It really warms my heart.

Your heartfelt message is heard, thank you so much for dropping by and having a listen. I'm glad you felt that I still have that spark. I used to have dreams where i'd stand in front of a grand orchestra and conduct all kinds of fantastical music. The day those dreams stopped was so painful. I still don't have them anymore, but at least I can create again and for now, that's enough.

Thank you my friend, I really can't express my gratitude enough. You've been here enriching my life since almost the beginning. It has not gone unnoticed.

[Her Eyes on You]

Haven't heard this style from you in a while. The country and Celtic style that I remember fondly in your older works. You haven't lost your touch. I sense you put a lot of yourself with this style in songs that hit a deeper part of you. This is no exception! Really nice piece!

Bosa responds:

i knew you would like it of all people, old friend! you know, i did think of you when i released this haha, i knew you would hear it eventually!

[HOME OF HOPE (AIM CONTEST 2023) | RPG Music | Royalty Free Instrumental + MIDI |]

I really liked this. At times I thought it was a bit repetitive at first, but after a second listen you pick up on the little nuances that build throughout the song. It's simple, and conveys a tone that can be peaceful or grandeur depending on the situation or setting. The rhythm is nice and with those changes throughout, although minor, keeps you in the song without just droning off. Well done!

Aalasteir responds:

Thank you very much! I really appreciate your communicating your message well so I understand your perspective and I agree with you.

[EVAPORATE]

There was a thread in the Audio Forum about a guy defending his music. Saying it was harsh and he didn't know why it was being deleted. He was told by multiple people that it was way too loud and damaging to ears and equipment, thus making it unpleasant to listen to. We all tried to convince him, he wasn't listening though, claiming it was "harsh" and that it was the listener's fault. That it was uploaded in the Experimental genre and that he should get a pass.

I went on the search for an Experimental track that was harsh and came across this gem and shared it in that thread. I regret not leaving a review when I had the chance. The lyrics are fantastic. I love the beat and the melody going through. This is an appropriate harsh sounding song that doesn't damage the ears. On the contrary, it melts them wonderfully!

[Arena 51]

That was absolutely amazing! I love the genre changing idea! It reminds me of the Continue The Song Collaborations on Newgrounds. It all flowed so well with each change. The thing I really liked though, was although it was changing genres each time, it felt like each change took a small piece from its previous genre as it kept going, bringing us this colossal finish that was euphoric for my eardrums. I am excited to hear more from you going forward.

[Chow]

I'm not sure what soundfonts you're using, but I'm getting a strange vibe from Yoshi's Cookie on the SNES. It sounds incredible though!

ZaneLittle responds:

Mostly the Roland SC-88, but there is a little Mario World, Yoshi's Island, and Pilotwings in there! And thank you!

[South Carolina]

Being from South Carolina I must admit, I liked the song. I thought it was gonna get heavy there at the beginning, it was pretty subdued and basic. Much like my home state is.

50Steaks responds:

Nah, I haven’t really made anything “heavy” before, unless you count New Jersey which I really don’t. I definitely went for the laid back feel, not necessarily basic but more subdued like you said. Now that people from the states I make are listening, I hope I’ve done it justice within the 2 minute length of the song.

[Conflict On Main Street]

Oooh. I love the rhythm to this. That beat is just fantastic. The sense of dread at the beginning that something is about to go down and what is meant to be a scuffle slowly escalates more and more until things are out of control. A slow burn, creating a large fire. Then it goes too far, and things scatter as those left around have to put the pieces back together. Yet there is still an unease to it all.

[Battle Ready - FLASH FIGHTS OST]

I like it. My only criticism is that the beginning I felt dragged. It takes 30 seconds before we hit the juicy part. That's really it though.

CIEIRMusic responds:

In this case I was doing a song for a game, but at the time the creator of said game didn't tell me which part it was for. So I made it that way for however long whatever section the creator had in mind. It's made in a way that it can be edited down. As most game songs are.

[Looking For Answers]

Listening to this I found it to be the set-up to a great mystery. When I read the description with the picture I was intrigued even further. It feels like the start to the Neverending Story in a way. Different though. The harmonies were simplistic, though I get that was the idea. To let the mind wander. Excellent work!