Evil-Dog's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Sand Castles]

Pro!

very cool song dude
about the section issue well I believe it's wrong to put music in the wrong category because you feel you "belong" in a certain category. The classification is made so that people can search for certain types of music and find that kind of music. Next thing you know is you have pop in classical, metal in punk, trance in ambient and the sections become useless
I don't have much to say about the song itself, it's professional :)

MilkMan-Dan responds:

You know... your right. This baby is going straight to the pop section. Nuff said. I find professionality to be high praise from you dude. I love your music mate.

Thanks for reviewing.

MMD

[She Can Really Swim (Full)]

Loops?

How come it's the same riffs as the song there ?
http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/liste n/107461

RadProductions1221 responds:

i made it on on mixcraft. but yea i used loops its still good though right? right? please say yes!

[So Is Life (instrumental)]

Wow....

Underrated! powerful! Amazing! :) Are you doing the vocals? What do you use for the strings? crazy music!

hania responds:

I use a plugin for the strings - symphonic orchestra. Yeah - there are (and will be) vocals for this song - I need to find the confidence before I battle this one... ;) **the vocals are VERY hard to sing... ** but if I pull it off, it shall be good. ;)
xox

[Hopeku - Smash that]

Awesome ambiance!

Intense yet relaxing!
need more!

hopeku responds:

Haha thanks man!

[People Die - Punk Voter]

Sigh

it's about time!!!!!!!!!!!
GOOD punk rock in the portal and not emo shit....geez it sure took a while!
I see it's from 2005...it's about time it's ranked high...
Good stuff guys, keep it up :)

SwashieB responds:

Thanks buddy! And, oh yes, we're keeping it up. Stay tuned for more PEOPLE DIE !

[Show No Tears]

Badass!

this is so cool :) great work!
my only complain is the mixing, it's saturated when the bassdrum rolls, it makes it a bit less professional
but well done dude, it totally rocks!

NemesisTheory responds:

Thanks man, glad you liked it.

And yeah, you're on the mark about that. Back then I didn't really know how to fix that, but luckily it's been a bit more clear how to work some of the effects in FL. Good ears. ;)

Thanks for the review! :D

[Background for menu 2]

I dig it!

That's just perfect for a menu or a character selection or even for a game level!
nice piece man! keep up the good work!

No1r responds:

Thanks so much for listening and reviewing, Evil-Dog!

[The Beautiful Savage]

Seriously badass!

Awesome man, well done!
you just made my fav list!
I loved it from beginning to end, the change toward the end was orgasmic!
Keep up the good work!

MilkMan-Dan responds:

Mmm I love the ending... it left a gooey mess everywhere when I first wrote it.

Glad to be on your fav list mate.

MMD

[Nothing To Prove]

That's ass-kickingly badass!

I love the metal influences you added! it's fucking awesome!
I've heard this a long time ago, good thing you put it in here!
:)
peace

jarrydn responds:

Thanks bro, it was great fun to mix it up and re-record it with some rolls and double kicks.

Two part guitar harmonies in PoM2 plz :)

[Rage of the Champions]

Hmmm fuck you? :P

Haha this is good dude, veerrrry good!
Just when I thought I was getting good, you destroy my illusions!
geez I feel like a newb!
do you mind sharing some tech info? what software and libs do you use? your brass tracks sounds neat and the strings too, the percussions too of course! Enlighten me man! :)
Cheers, keep up the good work

MaestroRage responds:

hello Evil-Dog

What an honor sir, to be reviewed by one like yourself ;). How could I possibly fathom not telling you my secrets!?

Nah, my life and tricks are an open book, ask and you shall recieve.

The Sequencer and Host I use are Fruity Studio's 6.0.4. I could upgrade to 7, but really, they didn't add anything I find worth upgrading too, and I don't want to risk messing anything up as is, so I left it as is.

The libraries I use are
East West Symphonic Orchestra Gold + PRO expansion (this song was 95% made with just this!)
East West Symphonic Choirs
East West Collossus
East West RA
Drum Kit From Hell 2 (last 15 or so seconds perc beat addition was this)

The last 3 didn't have diddily squat for the piece, but there you have it. I pretty much used all the percussion available under Symphonic Orchestra.

All strings, and brass are also part of this library.

I hope that helps, let me know if you want to know anything else, i'll pretend I know the answer :D... unless I actually know the answer, then you'll know.

OH, for Equalizing I use Izotope Ozone 3. Brilliant lil program, but a steep learning curve for those who have little equalizing experience (ie me... took me a while to learn how to use it)

Thank you for the review, i'm glad you liked it! And the only illusion I broke is the illusion you'd win this contest easily >:}. Get back to the forge, and grant us divine audio my good sir! DIVINE!