MaartenC's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[New Generation (OM)]

I like this.

Even though I don't really like the intro (it's for dj-ing purposes, I know that, but it's (IMO) not how you begin a song), but that aside, the song is good.

The real intro (0:35) is smooth and steady. The orchestral instrument plays simple, long tones and prepares the listener for a build-up (practically a build-up for a build-up). The drums kick in, and the song continues. It's all good, and the effect used at (2:30) is very well used.

It's a bit of a shame that no further elaboration is present other than the orchestral instrument; the drums (by the way, they are very good. Pretty typical progressive trance, but slightly better than most of the artists); and the piano (if I hear that right).

The piano after (2:30) plays an evolved version of the orchestra, and doing it right, it really brings more flow into the song. I would have used it earlier, but it was inside the 'tolerant zone'.

After this, the song continues for a while, though what I had hoped for most didn't really happen: a climax. In this song that could have been achieved by making all the tones an octave higher, or I don't know.

Anyway, I liked the song, though I feel there are parts left out, and even though I mostly wrote criticism, I really liked it, so you have my fave + download. Congrats!

ForeverBound responds:

Thanx man i appreciate your criticism

~Forever Bound

[FS: Freefalling]

Wow, I forgot you could do this too ^^

It's... euphoric, yet the lower tones manage to keep up the variation. I like that, it makes things less repetitive.

I found the intro a little bit too abrupt though. I think you could have made the intro either start with a smoother instrument, and/or make it longer. I don't give major minus points for this, since it really is a minor detail.

I did like the energetic higher tones, which all blend together impressively. You obviously know what you're doing here :P
I also liked the drums. They are timed well and just like everything else, excellently mastered.

Also a small thing, the BMP. I think it's a little bit too low. It could be about 5~10 faster, but that also does not do any harm with my score much.

All with all, it's a 4/5. I did vote 5, since someone obviously 0-bombed you. Now the average should be okay. Keep it up!

FairSquare responds:

Haha, yeah, i like some variety :p

The intro.. yeah, i see where you're coming from. I'll have to stop listening to this song for a while to really hear what you mean though, because i've heard it SO many times and it has really grown on me.

And i would like to believe that i know what i'm doing, but most of the times it's like ''Oh, i'll just do this and that and put that there..'' -5 minutes later- ''OH how did i do that? :O''

I already upped the BMP +2. Not that much because, again, i heard it so many times it has grown on me. If i up the BMP by more than 2, it doesn't sound right to me anymore. But i'll try it again if i haven't listened to this song for a while.

Thanks for the vote! Damned zero-bombers.. doesn't really bother me that much though as long as i get a couple of reviews like this one. So, thanks!
I will keep it up ^___^

[FS: Between The Bars]

Again, very impressive, though a few missed tones.

Very impressive guitar play again, plus a great choice of song again. I haven't listened to pop songs like these in a while, so the variation is extremely appreciated.

I'll immediately admit: with covers like these (guitar and song only) I'm extremely focused on the lyrics, and I counted a few (4 or less) missed tones, though it doesn't really do much bad for the song. I imagine singing this is very hard :\

Anyways, I enjoyed it very much and also the early warning. I added you as favorite artist, by the way. It's also a good way of keeping me informed.

Well done, 4/5 is well deserved. Keep it up!

FairSquare responds:

Yeah.. i recorded this like 30 times or something before i had a recording that i found good enough :p
But with covers like these the focus lies on the lyrics/singing indeed and that's exactly what i like.
Anyway, i'm glad you enjoyed it (apart from those (4 or less) missed tones ;p
And thanks for favouriting me! :D