EraldoCoil's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[.004 INFINITY]

Very unique...

Solid, with plenty of great, strange drums. Very relaxing, and it almost sounds like it could fit as a trippy score for an anime. Real low-fi and original, and the pianos and strings add a serious element of melancholy and emotional power. I really enjoyed this one, to be honest. 9.10, 5/5.

- ~ K o i r u - k u n ~ -

INFINITYMUSICPROJECT responds:

Thank you for the in depth review :D
<3

[Satin Doll]

Hmm...

Well, there isn't really much to say about this one. First of all, it's a capella and not your voice, so I wonder if you should be listed as the author of this song. Second, the phrasing is very strange, almost as if you're skipping up to where the vocals should be in a full-song. Also, there's too much static in the microphone, which is a big no no in recording voices. It's just not very good or well put together. 3/10, 2/5.

- ~ K o i r u - k u n ~ -

[MrPikkis - Orchestral Fusion2]

Fantastic work!

This song is a really neat combination of beautiful strings and great electronics. Very well produced and very catchy. It's kind of a combination you don't really hear too often: classical strings and dancy drums and synthesizers. Real cool and original. I'm definitely adding it to my favorites. 10/10, 5/5!

Take it easy.

- Koiru-kun

MrPikkis responds:

Hey thanks! :D been a while since I've uploaded anything here, nice to have a warm welcome, though :) I'll be uploading more songs tomorrow.

Thanks for the review :-]

[Voice of AnimeLoli9]

What it needs...

Is an actual demo reel. Granted, it serves its purpose of advertising your acting availability, but to truly convince others to hire you, it would be nice if we could hear the list of various voices you say you can do.

Overall, you have a decent sounding talking voice, but, as I said, in order to truly sell your talents, you need to upload some sort of showcase of your acting ability.

Six out of ten, three out of five.

- Koiru-kun

[Winter Night's Journey (Through The Storm)]

'Oh yeah! Great!'

That's all I can say, Leafy. (A great, generic quote from Onizuka from Great Teacher Onizuka) This is some of your best work yet, I'd have to say (although I do enjoy your more score-ish stuff...heck, even your 8-bit track). I'd still have to say you make the best fake guitar sounds in the world. This crap is like from the greatest RPG boss fight ever. Almost like a Super Robot Taisen game.

So, what plug-ins did you use for the guitars? If you did it with FL Slayer, I'm mighty impressed. Personally, I think FL Slayer is cool, but it's not that real-sounding, unlike your guitars. I'm real curious.

One thing I love about this song also is the length, which is something you don't really see on Newgrounds. And when it builds up to the solo, it sounds effing incredible. The more I listen to it, the more I think this may your best work yet, no lie.

Anyway, the know what I'm gonna say - ten out of ten, five out five (Woops, I guess I accidentally voted four...damn). Keep up the great work - here's to more fantastic music, R.T.

Yours truly,

- Koiru-kun

rtnario responds:

...Leafy? And I watched that awesome show. In fact, listen to Eternal Regret (available at my own blog, not here) and notice that it's inspired by one of GTO's ending themes :) If you enjoy my score-ish stuff, or classical works, then there are plenty that I have up and a new one in particular just made yesterday! And the 8-bit track...I have two, but probably you're referring to 8-Bit Fireflies and not Little Bit based on guesses. I do my best in making them sound that way. Takes work and actual knowledge about guitar amplification in general. Which I still haven't gotten completely down, anyways. XD Good to know it reminds you of Super Robot Taisen; I draw a lot of inspiration from there and it's probably the kind of music that sounds most similar to my original composing style!

Regarding guitars, that's a trade secret, but PM me and I'll give some hints. :) And no, I did not do it with FL Slayer. It's capable of some things, but not the things I look for, unfortunately.

Yes, this is probably one of the most complete and lengthiest originals I've ever made. Has structures and a full-fledged solo. I myself think what you think the more I listen to it!

Thanks so much for the comments, rating and review! I'll always be doing my best then, knowing there are people out there who'll appreciate it :)

[Ode to Stove]

Ode to Stove: A Critical Analysis

I first heard "Ode to Stove" a few months ago when it was number one on the Audio Portal charts. When I first heard it, I thought, "How in th e hell did this young man come up with such a bizarre concept for lyrics?" Upon listening to the rest of it, I realized it was quite humorous, and was worthy of its heavy praise.

To begin, what mainly makes the song so entertaining is the vocals and lyrics. When the first words of a song are, "Take a look at that stove," you naturally are intrigued. With the metal screeching of "OOH WHAT A STOVE!" following it, I couldn't back out - I had to listen to the rest of it.

The lyrical content deals with two soldiers stationed in some sort of ruin. The main soldier (who is, presumably, somewhat delusional) believes that an assault rifle is somehow a stove from the appliance store Sears; the other soldier, however, that it's not a stove, but rather a gun. The stove-obsessed soldier repeatedly tells the other one that is indeed a stove, refusing to believe that is, in fact, a stove. After an elapsed amount of time, the other soldier screams at the top of his lungs, telling the main soldier that the ''stove'' is actually an AK-47 assault rifle, leaving the stove-loving gunman extremely embarrassed. I found the lyrical incredibly humorous, but I felt the story needed more closure. What happened to our stove-i-phile friend after his embarrassment? I feel that I need answers to resolve this epic story properly.

The voices themselves were well-done, as expected from DruoxtheShredder. I will say though, that sometimes the voices of the two characters were almost two similar; at times, I couldn't tell who's lines were who's. Considering how varied most of the other voices in the rest of his songs are, I feel like this could have been done a bit better.

The music was very well recorded, specifically the guitar and drums. The guitar playing was very good, and the main riffs were catchy. The guitar solo served its purpose enough, but I felt like it kind of dragged out a bit too long. Also, after the tapping part, the rest of the solo didn't seem to really match the rest; it just didn't really catch my attention as much as the rest of it did. That said, the rest of the solo was enjoyable, and the music was appealing and well-played.

All in all, this was a highly-enjoyable and humorous musical work. The only flaws with the song as a whole are the over-extended guitar solo and the overall short length. However, these faults are mostly forgivable, and it will not affect my overall score of the song. "Ode to Stove" is a Newgrounds classic, and it should be remembered as such. Few songs have such a great blend of humor and good music - this song is such an exception. An exceptional ten out of ten, and five out of five.

Yours truly,

EraldoCoil

[sonic:windy valley(nes 8-bit)]

A nostalgic trip through that sad valley...

Now this is a great remix. Sonic Adventure is a contender for my favorite game of all time, and it will always have a special place in my heart. To me, few games capture that same level of brilliance like that game does.

This song always did make me kind of sad; it's so melancholy, yet there's a sort of underlying optimism to it. This remix also totally captures that, which is great. I like how you even captured the echoed guitar parts in the background as well. This is really, really nice.

I feel like I ask this in almost every one of my reviews, but what programs did you use to make this? It sounds very good.

To rap this up, this was a very enjoyable remix. My only complaint is that it doesn't sound completely 8-bit; rather, more like somewhere between an NES and a Genesis. Great job regardless. 9/10, 5/5.

Keep up the good work.

- E.C.

[Water Pie]

A refreshing melodic ride across a vast ocean...

Totally fantastic. I adore the guitar playing mixed with the 8-bit sounds. Undeniably cool. It almost sounds like it could be an upbeat opening theme to a classic anime series, to me at least.

What programs did you use to make it? And what guitar did you use? If you could answer these questions, I'd greatly appreciate it.

I actually enjoy loops a lot, but I will say that making this song a loop was a rather bad idea. This song needs to be full-length. Like, seriously. Regardless, this is totally, utterly fantastic, as I said. A real incredible piece of work, Fabs, and I'm be completely honest. A fantastic job.

Needless to say, a 10 out of 10, and a 5 out of 5.

Keep up the great work!

- E.C.

TheFabs responds:

<3!

[Another fight to the death!]

A first brush with a cocksure antagonist...

That's what it makes me think of. The first encounter with one of the main antagonists in a J-RPG, like maybe halfway through the game. Rather strange image, I know.

Anyway, I like this song a lot. This song definitely has a very strong classical vibe, just like most of the boss fights in famous RPGs. Everything sounds absolutely, superbly polished, and I adore the wide variety of instruments. I like how, at 0:12, it sounds like it is going to take a carnival-like direction, until the guitars kick in at 0:16. I enjoy how it shifts gears like that.

So, what programs do you use to make these songs? They all have a very high-quality sound, much more than most of the other songs on Newgrounds.
Whatever program you use, the instruments sound almost like the real thing.

All in all, this song freakin' rocks. This is probably your best work to date, I must say. You should really consider game composition, Kiiryu. This stuff is some of the most complex and orchestrated on this entire site. Your songs stand among some of the best video-game music that was never in a video-game! Great, great work. 10/10, 5/5.

Take it easy.

- E.C.

kiiryu responds:

Thanks for the review.

I make all my songs with FL studio, and for about the last 8 songs I've only been using a single sound font. The soundfont itself is free and you can find it here
http://www.geocities.jp/shansoundfont /

As for considering game composition, I can't say I haven't. It's just that game composition is one of the most competitive careers out there and I don't think I'm anywhere near the level I'd have to be to compete yet.

[sonic :it doesnt matter]

This song is an utter, pure classic...

However, I cannot say the same about this version of it, as harsh as that sounds. Some of the notes in the intro are not correct, which kind of bothered me. The whole song's instruments themselves sounded rather synthetic and very cheaply made, but I won't hold that against you. What bothers me the most is how a lot of the notes in various parts of the song are different than the real version. I think you should have taken a closer look at the song's structure, or at least looked at a few tabs.

I will admit that the chorus is still roughly the same, which is good. The whole song brings back memories of the many hours I spent into the game. So, I can thank you for the nostalgia, and for keeping the chorus (and most of the solo) true to the original.

Regardless who remixes this song, I will never like it as much as the original, since it's one of my all-time favorite songs in general. So, in ways, you were fated to not get a 10/10 or a 5/5 based on this fact alone. However, without any biased feelings about the original song, I feel that the whole remix was rather cheaply put together in a hurried matter, without a proper understanding of all the chords and melodies. Also, I believe the song adds virtually nothing new to the table, which kind of beats the point in a remix.

All in all, you gave an effort (which is saying something on this site), but, ultimately, it didn't turn out too well due to incorrect notes and the lack of originality. Keep trying to make better remixes, and don't get discouraged. WIth enough practice, anyone can make an instant classic.

2/10, 1/5.

- E.C.