Score: 10

"I wonder what a lot of these raters THINK is right"

submission: Sonic - Twinkle Park (Remix)

date: August 27, 2004

I'm terribly sorry that these ass-cracks have to pollute your review section with what they THINK is rightly mixed. I've been struggling down the same road man. I just call these butt-monkeys jealous flamers only because of how they like to put your stuff down to reduce you to their size and try to consume you with their jealous flames of hatred. It’s just like Danyel_the_Djinn did to me, and he wasn’t even targeting my music; he was targeting me for the response I gave him about one of my animations “Jesus Christ promo”. Look under the reviews for that one, and look under his review and my response to him and you’ll see what I’m talking about. Check on the 3rd page 2nd to last review from the bottom by Danyel_the_Djinn under this link on the most recent reviews…

www.newgrounds.com/portal/view.php?id=125270

I really appreciate that you took the time to save my piece before the final judgement; ironic, considering the fact that the composition you saved was about that. lol Hopfully, that train has crashed into his ass by now. lol

Anyway, about this track...I really haven't played much of any Sonic games except the first two, (I know, I know...forgive me). Besides for me not having played any of the newer Sonic games, I recognize the music very much indeed. The Sonic music has always been a big fav VG style of music for me. This track in particular, is awesome man! I love the use of the filtered polysynths in the bg. The in-and-out ratio of this sound gave this piece a unique Trancy sound. ...smooth dude

btw...I saw a documentary on Tuscany. Man, it's a beautiful area in Italy...so historical and quite a marvel. Do you live in this area?

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Score: 10

"I reviewed the wrong one..."

submission: Evil-Dog - Blessing

date: August 23, 2004

I meant to post the review I had on "Second Awakening" on this one. So, I guess I'll review "Second Awakening" on this one. Sorry, I hit the wrong button for the review on “Second Awakening”.

I loved the first one because it had a tune that seemed to play in my mind over and over because of its catchy melody. Very similar to the music you would hear in Metal Gear Solid...the same kinda' choir ahhs with the bell-like sounds and drumming bassline. But, this one just blew me away by how similar yet, uniquely distinct it was compared to the first one. My favorite part was when it picked up at the 54-second mark on the choir ahhs raising higher. Nice slow and smooth beat you added along with the bongos and chimes. The opening was really intense making me want to hear the end result. The only flaw I kept hearing in this one was the equalization wasn't balanced evenly making certain low frequencies to get distorted as well as certain high frequencies. Sorry, just the critic in me. The entirety made up for this completely. Awesome job man!

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Score: 9

"I've been meaning to review this earlier..."

submission: Evil-Dog - Second Awakening

date: August 23, 2004

I kept telling myself to review this, but it kept slipping by me.

Anyway, I just wanted to say that I am impressed how you are learning Reason so easily and so fast. Also, you got a hold of some really nice choir ahhs and implemented them very nicely. Did you get them from Emule because that's where I got most of my sound refills for Reason, but unfortunately, I can't use Emule any longer for now because of my router conflicting with the file sharing process and almost anything I do online. You should know this from trying to have a conversation with me and my damn connection kept getting pushed offline. Well, I should get the modem in my room sometime in late October. Can't wait.

Anyway, to get back to the review on this piece...You seem to know what you are doing while making an orchestral track because it has the feeling of a professional composer. I commend you for this ED. I loved the dramatic opening with the male vocals...and then the strings made it get even better. The female vocals were ok; they just sounded a little unnatural, almost like a synth. It still sounded great, it just took away the believability that these were real voices. Great melody in this one dude!

btw...I'm still going to make a remix of "The Hitman" theme song. I'll let you know more about it later. Congrats on getting two of your songs in an animation that got front page! Peace!

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Score: 9

"Hey not bad Ref..."

submission: Refkinson - Acey

date: August 22, 2004

Nice short little tune you got here! It's very much like a theme to a small-time hero. Also, it's kinda' 'discoey'. I could see this being used in some video game or something...nice electronic ecstatic easiness.

btw...I might be able to start working with you on an audio piece if you are still interested. Let me know at your earliest convenience. Chat with ya' later man!

Cheers!

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Score: 9

"For me? Why thank you!"

submission: Zinger

date: August 18, 2004

This makes me want to have a swig of Bacardi Silver and spit it up in the air into a yellow strobe light and let it rain a golden shower around me. Nice and tasty tune. But, now I want some cotton candy.

Anyway, enough of the analytical nonsense about my ravenousness on what I want to taste while enjoying this melodicious tune. I love how well you implemented the pads for supporting harmony. I, for one, love using pads and use a butt-load of them in my pieces. So, I know when I hear great usage of pads in music. Also, you blend 4 harmonies together…the bass line, the twinkling blips, the string pads (the ones I love), the fading in and out pads, and the high-pitched synths…not to mention the sound fx that fit so well in this melody. Also, the percussion sounds like it’s got a hint of envelope controlled filtering to it or also known as a phazer effect…I think on the claps. The only minor issue I have with this is that the ending was just too abrupt and kinda’ anti-climatic. Nice job my fellow Audio Portal Newgrounder! This kinda’ music makes me remember how happy music can be.

Btw…CONGRATS ON #2 FOR THE WEEK!!!

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Score: 9

"KICKING ASS LEFT, RIGHT, UP, & DOWN"

submission: ParagonX9 - Chaoz Devotion

date: August 16, 2004

So is this from
www.vgmix.com/user_profile.php?user_id=11531 Chaoz? Is that like your alias on Video Game Mix.com? I had no clue you were on this site. This particular style of D&B really reminds me of this artist named Decoder. If you've ever heard of "Hord 39" this is the particular track I am resembling this to. Check out www.bs1records.com/artists.shtml. His profile is on this site. If you would like to hear part of this track check out...
www.artistdirect.com/store/artist/album/0,,1142684,00.html

You did an awesome job on this one bro'. Can't wait to hear your next big hit.

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Score: 10

"JAW-DROPPING OUTSTANDING!!!"

submission: Refkinson - Moonlight Sonata

date: July 26, 2004

Very impressive I must say old mate! Did you create this in Reason? It sounds as if you could've. If so, don't you love the varieties and richness of the prerecorded, live orchestral sounds?

I still can't believe how talented you are with emulating the same exact notes and rhythms. VERY WELL DONE CYPHER! If you could get a red cent from me for every note you hit perfectly in tune with the original Sonata, you would've robbed me of my talent. Lol Awesome job man! >…applauds and bows…<

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Score: 9

"Congrats on # uno in the top 5ive!!!"

submission: *Immortal Reptile*

date: July 14, 2004

Thank you so very freakin' much!!!! FINALLY....someone makes a great remix of a composition I almost forgot about. Not only was it one of my favs, but that battle in the movie was incredible. (Yeah, so sue me that I liked the original version by Staci Lords the porn star/Techno creator.) I love your version as well.

Everything in it is flawlessly incorporated. The only minor problem I have with it is really a personal preference. Knowing that I love to use filters in most every composition I throw together, you didn't use any filters, that I can tell, on the Techno blips opening the track like the original did. Not a biggie, but kinda' bland without it. Other than that, I'd say you couldn't go wrong with your choice of rhythm and balance of your remix. Awesome job Z-Bass!!!

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Score: 8

"Very Interesting Ref!"

submission: Refkinson - The Real World

date: July 8, 2004

Hah, so you finally got the "Zero-G Jungle Warfare" refill? I love that bass..."Dirty Bass" I think that is what it's called. Nice samples from "The Matrix" as well. What were some of the complications you might've come across so far in Reason? I find myself coming up with so many differing melodies that I want to use them all, but when I try, they never converge together. So, I just use them in other compositions. That's one of my worst weaknesses. That's also why I produce so much music in a single instance.

If you'd like, we can collaborate on a track sometime; that is, if my Internet doesn't stay retarded.

Anyway, nice work you got here. Take care man!

Score: 1

"No creativity whatsoever..."

submission: Aristo Forest

date: June 18, 2004

All this is is the opening composition for Reason 2.5 with some drum beat you probably didn't create as well. The clarity in this piece isn't even clear either. It makes me wonder if you just recorded the music with a microphone because of all the background hissing.

Come on man, try and at least be creative with the program. It just takes persistance and motivation. I know you can do it.