Score: 6

"Well"

submission: DJ CGL - Midnight Anihalation

date: December 26, 2009

It's not too bad once it gets going. My main complaint is that it takes so long to get going. After that first bell toll, there's no suspense. Just dead space. I do, however, like the progression of the song. Bell (add), bell (add a little more), and so on. It's really groovin' around the 2 minute mark, but up to that point, it's pretty dull. 6/10, 3/5

Score: 7

"Not too bad"

submission: [JR] My world ends without you

date: December 14, 2009

I have almost no criticisms about the opening half of the song. It's a very rich sounding piano, and the effects you layered over it blended very well. Adding the strings (and did I hear brass?) worked great. Also, I like the depth of the percussion. It's a nice break from the standard hi-hat/snare/heavy kick combo, and it fits with the feel of the song quite nicely. Finally, just wanted to say that the divebomb hit at 0:38 sounded really cool.

Now, my biggest complaint is about your choice of lead starting at 01:55. Considering how mellow the song has been up to this point, it's too aggressive to be effective. The amount of detune on it didn't help much either, considering how high the notes are. I would say turn down the electro filtering on it and bump it down an octave.

Your style has improved a helluva lot since this song, but I still think it's a great piece. It's nice and mellow without being too weak. Keep at it!

4/5, 7/10

Score: 8

"Hell yeah!"

submission: Bass'Infexxion-CryingSoulRMX

date: December 13, 2009

If you're going for high energy, you've nailed it. What really stands out to me is the contrast between the buildup at 0:42 and the impact at 01:06. I definitely wasn't expecting such a hard hit after such a light snare/kick combo, and it was really intense (in a good way). Also, the echoed melody at the beginning got my head bobbing right off the bat.

Criticism: After such a heavy impact at 01:06, I feel like the rest of the song didn't quite live up to it. From 01:06 to 01:39, it just feels very plain compared to the earlier parts. 01:39 was a nice transition to the end (with a good "unwinding" feel to it), but it also felt a bit too empty.

A lot of users (myself included) submit finished products that aren't half as good as this WIP, so my hat goes off to you, good sir. I can't wait to hear the finished version! 8/10, 4/5

Score: 10

"Wow"

submission: Yun - Minutehand

date: October 31, 2009

I can't believe this song hasn't gotten more recognition. I love the turntables. Too often, songs incorporating them go overboard with it and end up spoiling the feel. Here, they pick up the beat without changing the mindset of the song. Also, the samples at the beginning are a perfect way to set things in motion. The ambient radio static is the cherry on top. 5/5 10/10

Score: 7

"Not too bad"

submission: -[Rising Out]-

date: June 23, 2009

Catchy melody, and I really like the change-up around 1:55. But, I feel like it doesn't pack enough of a punch. Even if you're going for a lighter feel, I think you need some lower frequency instrumentation. Particularly the kick. It's obviously there, but it's not "thumping" like it should. Overall though, great job on this one. 4/5, 7/10

Score: 10

"o.O"

submission: -<Star Factory>-

date: January 20, 2009

Yo dawg, yo be hittin dem phatt beetz mad liek yo do, yo.

But seriously, I know it's old and your style has matured quite a bit. Still, the fact that your dated stuff is of this caliber speaks volumes about your musicianship. Bravo. 5/5 10/10

Score: 10

"Ahhh......."

submission: {Daydream}

date: April 24, 2008

I feel my troubles melting away into sunshine. It has a delicious blend of the instruments you usually incorporate in your hardcore trance songs. Yeah, I'm pretty sure that means you have mastered your craft. Congratulations, you just made my day.

Score: 10

"Brilliant"

submission: {Flying Away}

date: April 23, 2008

This is one of the most beautiful pieces I've heard on Newgrounds. The layers, the tempo changes, the piano, it all comes together so perfectly. This is an absolute masterpiece. 10/10 easy

Score: 10

"I just noticed"

submission: {Lazy Summer Days}

date: April 20, 2008

You have more downloads than listens on this song. Always love your unique mixtures of sounds. They come together in such a nice way every single time.

Score: 9

"Wow"

submission: Brain Thunder

date: April 3, 2008

Kinda makes my head spin, but in a good way. Very weird, almost hypnotic. The only criticism I have is that it's just a little repetitive at times. The parts are cool, but they're pretty high, so I'd be careful about playing them too much. Other than that, it's wicked.