kingdarkeyes's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Ain't Dead Yet]

Wow man, I gotta say, I really like this. Very atmospheric. I especially love the Tool-esque guitar part around 3:50. Sounds like a darker Black Keys/Jose Gonzales sound wave being shot into deep space. Keep it up dude!

Lundsfryd responds:

Thanks man. I really like that description :)

[Something Underneath]

Wow man, I'm really digging this! Very calm and relaxing. Also very reminiscent of Metroid Prime, which is probably why I'm imaging some sort of alien planet when I hear it. I like the ending of it, how everything just chills out and you hear that synth whirring a few times and fading off. Good stuff man! Can't wait to hear more, fo' sho'.

Deemo-R responds:

Thanks, my friend! I'm glad you noticed the Metroid Prime influence, it really is what drove this song to become as unorthodox as it is.

[Taken the lost]

While I'm not a huge fan of this sound in general, the mix sounds quite clean, especially the guitar. It has a very crisp tone. One thing that sounds weird, and maybe it's just me, but the chords behind the overarching melody sound a little unclear and, for lack of a better word, somewhat crunchy (around 00:10 and 00:30).

The part with the guitar melody and synth after 00:30 is very clean and sounds majestic almost. The drums sound fine as well.

[[Sample] - World Promised]

I found the sample to be very interesting and would like to hear a finished copy after mixing and mastering. The song has a sense of intrigue built up by the (if I'm not mistaken) harmonic minor being played by Vin on his guitar. I also love Vin's vocals. The reverby, spacey crying out near the end (or so it sounds to me) that reminds me of Geddy Lee. Overall great stuff. Get that finished product out!

Deemo-R responds:

You have no idea how much Vin appreciates that Geddy Lee comparison <3

Thanks a lot for listening, man, we'll be sure to get it out as soon as we can! :D

[Hopeful Dream (Piano)]

This was very soothing and nice. I like the part at around 1:30 where the chords change up, but the part I especially love is 1:48 to 2:00. Very nice change up and builds up a lot of tension, only to be released by the melodic parts following it. I also love the little touch added by the quick, high-pitched runs (it sounds like you're playing a major triad along with its octave). Great stuff!

MoonlitRaven responds:

thanks a lot!!!
i really like you knowledgeable review!!!
and i appreciate u listening to it!!
thanks Moonlit Raven