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[<==Raining Rage==>]

Dark

This song was just brooding with this dark suspense, it just felt like SOMETHING was going to happen. 0.o I loved the rain effects, that made me think of a haunted house, or something of the like. The low notes and the melody used on the piano really emphasized the dark, evil sound.
I honestly think this sounds good the way it is, though it might be able to use another melody to mix things up a bit.
Overall this song is really rich, and really evoked a lot of imagery with me. Good work.

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DjCompass responds:

Thanks for the review ^^ I look forward to a time when i drag my lazy butt into re making this ^^

[<==Silver Strut==>]

Wow, Nice

The melody throughout this song really did "Strut", that's a good way to describe it. It was very upbeat and smooth the way it just rolled along throughout the track. "Suave", would describe it well. :P
The piano really seemed to share the lead quite nicely. Once the piano really came in at around 0:45 it really seemed like there were just two leads going at it at times. They mingled together quite nicely and made a pretty sweet sound.
Overall the melody as a whole was really rich and complex. A very fun listen. Nice job.

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DjCompass responds:

Thanks for the feedback, I appreciate it ^^
Suave... nice word...

[/BBQ\ -- Once]

Yay!

This song really has a melody that just gets inside your head and makes you feel good. :D I can't describe it any better than that.
When the song thins out to just the piano and drums was a nice transition, but I think it would have served better if it were later in the song. I was like "noo!" when that awesome melody faded out. :P
I also think adding an upbeat solo to this would be a nice touch and really give it even more energy, if you could fit it in.
Overall, I'd say that you've got something really good here. It was a genuinely fun listen, keep up the good work!

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BBQSandwich responds:

Thanks for the review :D Yeah, I really try to make melodies that stay in your head so you will listen to the song again xD It's difficult and doesn't always work though...

[Fantasia Nocturne No.1]

Nice

I loved how the rhythm had such really had such a dark and ominous feel, that really stuck out to me. To be honest, I really liked how this was just largely the piano by itself. It's quite refreshing from all the busy sounding songs that are crowded with effects and such.
The song had a really unified theme and it sounded strong all the way through. I think this would have some room for some other melodies if you chose to go that route, but it really does sound fine the way it is now.
I really enjoy piano music and this was a real treat. A nice classical piece.

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sarias responds:

aw thanks im glad you liked it

[MAC 2008 - Monster]

Great

This song was really all about the beat for me, which is really different for a classical song. I'm not even sure if I would call this a classical song if it weren't for the piano! :P Speaking of the piano, the melody was very nice. It really flowed right along with that great, solid drum beat quite nicely.
The strings also really added a nice second melody to the song that gave it some crucial depth.
I didn't feel like this song got old at all. It just flowed right along and was a fun listen all the way through. I really like this the way it is, I don't see the need to add/change anything. Really a nice change from some of the more in-your-face tunes you hear on NG. Nice work.

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Scribbler responds:

Thank you for noticing the difference between this song and a regular classical piece. Newgrounds doesn't have many different genres so I am forced to put this in the classical genre but hey, it's really awesome that you noticed the little differences. Thank you for the review.

[.:Sleepless Nights v2:.]

Very Nice!

The combination of sounds was really great. The piano had a bit of a foreboding sound to my ears, yet the strings and the twinkley sounds gave it quite a serene, warm sound at the same time.
I must say the percussion in this song was a real surprise to me when it came in. You did do a good job of mixing in the percussion in this. Using a woodblock type thing for the snare gave it a much lighter sound, opposed to using a heavy-hitting snare drum. That really went along well with the overall sound of the song. At first I thought this would have sounded better without the drums, but the more I listened, the more the percussion really added to it.
Overall, I really enjoyed the listen. A really nice track.

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GronmonSE responds:

Thank you. I used sidesticks to give it a subtler sound that went along with the flow of the piano. The bells...well, I had to add them to give the song a little extra something :D

Thanks again for the review.

[Summer Days (N)]

Nice Job

The lyrics in this tune were really the biggest part of this song. The guitar did hold the rhythm quite nicely, but it seemed a bit quiet at certain points throughout the song. I would suggest having all the non-distorted rhythm being on an acoustic and to get that guitar a little more hearable! :P
The little solo sounded great in this song. It was slow, but had a little bite to it, it really went with the song well.
The lyrics were so meaningful. I've experienced not all too long ago exactly what this song is speaking of. I must say that it made me kind of sad. :( It really had an effect on me. -And that's saying something. :)
Overall a very solid tune. Very professional. Good work on this.

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Naitzmic responds:

Glad you could relate.
Thanks for reviewing our little song.
I'll remember your suggestions for next time.

[-Stormy Dream- |[Glou]|]

Awesome!

I really enjoyed this song, it was just so happy sounding! :D The melodies are very well written and diverse, nothing got old here, not even for a second. The transitions were also near flawless, I could keep my foot tapping throughout the whole track. Nothing felt at all the slightest bit out of place.
I've heard the thunder/rain effect before, and I really like it a lot. It really worked with the piano melody here to make an awesome sound.
This was a really fun track, I've got no negative points to list about this one. What a great sound!

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Gloudas responds:

Wow thanks a bunch, glad that you enjoyed it. Its wierd, half the reviews are saying it got repetitive and half commended the song for being non-repetitive. Ah well, its cool that you liked it. Thanks for ther review :D

[Jxl180 - Run With It]

Good Start

You're right, this song had tons of good melody, but it seems like the way that it is presented could have been a bit better. Like at 0:22 it just feels like the song should explode into an upbeat main theme, where instead it seems to start over with another intro-type piece. The transition to the ending at around 1:40 was quite abrupt and didn't really flow with the part before it, too. I would take a look at that.
Once again, you've got some really good melodies here, I would spend some more time refining this and working on the transitions and you'll have something really good. :)

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jxl180 responds:

Thank you, I'll keep trying.

[(FMC) -=Lost in a Trance=-]

Lively!

I really loved the happy, upbeat melody in this, and the drums were so jangly! Everything sounded really cool in this. The melody reminded me of something you'd hear in a Paper Mario game. :P
You mixed it up nicely a little over half way through the song with the steel drums was it..? That was a good change of pace, but I think sticking another melody a bit earlier in the song would really add some more depth to it. What you have here sounds really awesome, but it just feels like it might be missing a little something...
This was a solid tune, though. Listening to your stuff has been a real treat, man. Good work.

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FunkmasterCatking responds:

Thanks! I love the Paper Mario games, lol

Your right, I should've changed the melody earlier, since it would seem extremely repetitive to anybody who doesn't listen to the whole thing.

Thanks for the review!