rherdalaezian's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Vista Sounds - Glad To Be Here!]

I can imagine this being played in a small coffee shop!
Love the use of left/right switching percussion, or something.

If you don't want to make a song, then don't feel pressured. Just don't make it. We don't mind.

Vista-Sound13 responds:

I am happy that you liked it! Thanks! And thanks for allowing me to take my time, pal! :D

[OMFG - Yeah(WoolyScarf remix)]

Y E A H !
absolutely your best song! perfect mixing, a not annoying riser and really fun and energetic drop! keep it up!!!!11!1!
I was making a song myself when you uploaded this, and it used very similar sounds, lol

DJ-Halit responds:

I'm really glad you like it! Thank you! :D

Also, I'm looking forward to listening to your next song. :)

[SC904 - Your Kyoto]

Wow, this is amazing! usually I'm not keen on this stuff, but this is so fun! extremely uplifting melodies and interesting progression. beautiful. (ending is a little strange though)
also congrats on the frontpage!!

SuperCat904 responds:

thanks bro! glad u like it!

[Mirror Road]

love this deserty vibe! I wasn't expecting much when I started, but I liked the themed melodies and sounds.
then came the drop - I LAUGHED I found it so funny, a sudden change from upbeat desert music to a super heavy banger. epic bass.
very cool, you did a good job of catching that feel. I think the heavy part of the drop could be shorter though.

Zanzlanz responds:

Haha I'm glad you liked the hook! I was wondering how the difference in intro would affect the audience listening to it - I mean, would people who enjoy EDM be dissuaded to listen until the drop, and would people who don't enjoy EDM be taken aback by the switch to something more intense? Even now I don't know the answer - I'd need more feedback, including from people who left without hearing it through, for me to even know. But for that reason I like that you commented on it from that perspective!

It's interesting because I definitely want to have the focus on the part I find most fun and head-bobbing, but there are some things to balance: I'd want it to be long enough to be satisfying, but short enough for it to be wanting to come back to it again without feeling fatigued by it on the first listen. This is where variation comes in; you can hear it progress as it goes, elements coming and going with each musical phrase.

I think naturally people who enjoy House or Trance music are going to be happy with very slow progression and variation, and those who are more familiar with Pop are looking for hooks that don't get stale quickly. It's all a balance, right?

Thanks again!