Kwing's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[-Edge of Existence-]

WOW.

The writing here is really tight. The multis are nice, though I guess couplets are a pretty basic format. Flow is pretty tight and on-point. The half star I took off had more to do with too much of your verse being doubled and the delivery feeling a little flat (something that I can't quite nail myself to be honest.) More than anything I think those two things together made it kind of hard to parse out the emotion that the lyrics were conveying. That said I really enjoyed this for the honest lyrics, consistent writing, and overall concept.

Teqneek responds:

Thanks for the insight Kwing. I'm trying to veer away from the dubs. I think it's a byproduct of me never being happy with my takes. But I'm trying, and I'll get better. It's been a long time since I've been on the mic and I'll get back in my comfort zone. I know my lyricism is better than it used to be, but my delivery and mic presence is something I need to re-gain. And I will. And y'all gonna be like daaaayyyyummmm

[HDC Presents:Lock Em Out/Up/In]

I feel like the guy from Nell, trying to decipher this.

"I revise my sound as I earn this skill thunder voice you true you stories that I've helped build, I'm sobbing Imma shoot hoops like buckshot a wider edged blade my name is a penguin in the same drops." (???)

I can't review what I can't understand. :s

HDC responds:

One simply cannot understand. until one begins to listen.

[Diamond]

This is really outstanding. So much djent going on here. Wow!

Xenogenocide responds:

Thanks man! Spread the love! Feel free if you care to use anything for your creative endeavours! (y)

[round room]

Really tight track. Everything feels really crisp but also really natural compared to some of your more electronic tracks. This is fun freestyle material for sure.

bryce responds:

Thanks ! :)

[L | Vindicta Instrumental]

Sounds like a rotting wound, or maybe a leper colony. Dirty. The wah wah really gives this an eerie wobbly quality.

HeIsAlive responds:

Thanks man, lol.

[L | Terminus Instrumental]

I am totally in love with the guitar here. This perfectly nails the post-apocalyptic dead world mood. Wow! I REALLY want to jump on this.

HeIsAlive responds:

Youre more then welcome to drop something over this bud.
Just give me credit on the instrumental. :D

[L | Myrmillonem Instrumental]

Something feels very dreamlike (or maybe nightmarish) about this - there's definitely a lot of discordant notes clashing with each other, kind of like some of the creepier tracks from Symphony of the Night. Nice job dude!

HeIsAlive responds:

Thanks man!

[L | Fossor Instrumental]

This feels really original. I can't think of too many beats like this, which is cool. This is slightly unsettling and relaxing at the same time. I have no idea what someone would spit over this though.

HeIsAlive responds:

I always think of clown when I hear this one, or a carnival, lol.
Thanks for the comment.

[L | Gloriam Instrumental]

I like the samples you're using here but something feels a little hollow and incomplete here. The drums could use more variety and I wouldn't have minded a sample or two with a deeper sound. Heck, the violin sample you have could have been reused with a bit of distortion to make something a little creepy.

HeIsAlive responds:

I get what you mean bro.
Thanks for the c&c.

[The Sunken Prophecy]

When I saw this had hit the frontpage I felt a little bad for skimming past it in my news feed. Wow!

This has a retro Final Fantasy feel to it - maybe VI or VII, with the beat reminding me a lot of Glass Fish Rhythm. Your background ambiance adds a really organic element that balances the chiptune incredibly well. It sounds a little like it runs out of steam maybe 2/3 of the way through but the mood is really mature and shows you're upping your game at a pretty steady pace.

ShinsukeIto responds:

Thanks for the review and five stars!

I'm glad you liked the piece. I've been trying out new styles and I hope I can continue to impress you in the future!

PS: I felt the same with your frontpage audio, ha!