JReckitt's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Jazz for James]

Laid back

Superb!

This is an excellent easy-listening track; wouldn't be out of place as background music in an expensive restaurant!

:)

phrygianfingers responds:

Thanks for the kind words. Maybe someday I'll cut a record for some ritzy place, but for now, I'll just stick around on Newgrounds :P

[Silent Tears [Orch]]

Expressive

I must say, extremely well done.

The emotions you felt are portrayed perfectly through the medium of music, which requires great skill to do.

I felt a tear come to my eye as I was listening to it, and reading the author comment; so emotive!

Keep up the great work!

Dj-Flux responds:

I'm glad you felt the music. :]

Thanks.

[Let's Dance]

Catchy

Nice work, man!

Two criticisms:

1) It's slightly short (only half a criticism, if I'm honest!)

2) It could do with a boost in the bass to give it some real oomph!

Keep it up!

syphonmax responds:

I might just do that ^_^

Thanks man

[Biosaurus Mex]

Fantastic!

The syncopated drumbeat is excellent!!

The dissonance and harsh electronic sounds are really accurate at describing the atmosphere!!

LOVE IT!!!!

metallikid6 responds:

Fuck yeah!! Thank you man. I worked hard on that one.

[MH16: James Bond (ish)]

Good, but misses some things

Great work man!

I love the synthesised melody ion the second half!! Excellent!!

It's only got a 7 from me, though, because the beginning could do with some sweeping notes by the violins - a feature that's just typical of bond. The simplistic opening ruined it, I think, but the main section is great!!

Hope it goes well!!

FairSquare responds:

That´s a really good idea!
I'll change the beginning (except if it's not as good as this intro)
You'll receive a PM from me when it's finished :-)
Thanks! :D

MH16

[Stroll Through the Park]

Not bad...not bad at all

Relaxing, with excellent use of pizzicato towards the end.

Maybe try a version using orchestral instruments instead of synthesisers? Or maybe even change it to a jazz band and swing the rhythms out!

Whatever you do to this, whether you leave it as it is or what, it'll be good. Keep it up!

AEPfx responds:

thx, i was tryin to be "avan guard"

[Flash Title Music]

Does what it says on the tin...perfectly!

Top marks for achieving its purpose!

Love the sound for the bass!

This would be great as title music.

[in the park]

I waited...and waited...and waited...

This needs something to give it some drive. I was waiting for something coming in halfway through, like a lovely loud drumbeat, or a ripping bassline.

But no. Nothing.

Think of "In the air tonight" by Phil Collins. That song's fairly boring until the drums come in, but when they do, well, it becomes a classic.

If you add drums, a groovy bassline, or even a simple melody to go over the basic harmony, you'll be onto something.

[[oove] Heartbeats]

Shows exceptional talent

This piece is something to be proud of.

Very precise and emotional.

My personal opinion is that the faster passage (from 2:23 onwards) ruins the effect a little. Slow it down a bit, then it will fit in more with everything else.

Excellent work!

broove responds:

Thanks for the review.
In my opinion the speed is appropriate though.