Always-Dark's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Underground Murder :DJTE:]

where are the subs on this? its chaotic i like that, but needs some heavy bass.

DJTechElric responds:

if you had a subwoofer you would hear it

[[dB] The Abyss]

your synth is killing me

For me, the track would have been great if the drums were looped at 1:06. That percussion works (the hats work too but i would have used a different one). But the melodies are too happy. I would have taken the piano and used only minor scale notes, and not too many because that clouds the rhythm and mood of the track, only some to give it flavor.

Also there is little bottom end. I would have introduced a deep phat kick with a sub bass line and ontop of that a some cut up vocals, maybe Jamaican? i think that works.

Still it's a great effort. All the stuff above is if i would be able to remix it, that's how i hear it better in my head. Then again i love making Dubstep related music, so i tend to hear most music with that twist. =D

Decibel responds:

K, This is an old project and I've improved my musical skill much more this year, so I appreciate the review, but this is Old news. Check out my newer Projects, I'm sure you'll find something appealing!
[deciBe;]

[Sweet Dust]

the only thing i hate is the kick

because everything else is very progressive. Hernan or Digweed could definitely play this in one of their renaissance series.

[TS-Patches(complete)]

Seems lacking something

a drive, that edge. It says techno, but i haven't heard much techno songs that make you want to put you to sleep (no offense). The melodies do work, nice work on that, but the drums need some work, it seems like the kick is off beat. Also id use a better mic, or sample a premade vox, slice it up and use what you want, because it was all choppy and distubed the vibe of the song.

You're still trying to find your voice, this is what, like your 17th song?? and some are the same just incomplete versions. Keep on working, keep on perfecting the sound, but more importantly...FIND YOUR OWN UNIQUE SOUND THAT DISTINGUISHES YOU FROM THE REST. YOU NEED A VOICE!! make it happen. gj overall

-Allen
be kind and go review my other Groove Armada, i just uploaded it, it's called like i said groove armada but it's a house mix. "Groove Armada (House Throwback 95 Club Mix)" with lyrics from Doug Lazy from his song "Let It Roll". NG cut out half the name of it. review it if you can plz. thnx.

triangleshower responds:

a drive, that edge?
i don't use a drumset, i actually play the parts out manually on a 10 year old keyboard. i desperately need a drum machine. i do need a voice, but i say that i can't really make my own style without being good first.
thanx much.

[yill]

damnn yo

nigga this is sweet. man im starting to have my doubts. i think this might be stolen. idk. well have to see huh.

-Allen

[waga tutu]

So good it should be outlawed

Man, i know reggaeton. You took it old school, gave it a new twist and it sounded terrific. You have my full support and you deserve a five for thi, no joke.

Thanks for your vote, Always-Dark! You voted 5 for waga tutu, raising its score from 3.50 to 4.00.

There you go man. Really this was an amazing throwback, make more.

-Allen aka LeN
Always Dark

[Rest In Peace--_--(4:15)]

I found it ok

I like the fact that it's medolic and it seems that you took your time with that, so i do give you props for that, the rest im not so crazy about. I think a normal trance hihat clap and kick layer would've been better than the drumkit sound you had. Also, too happy for me, but like cheesy happy, not good harmonic happy. Those gated square notes that you had on the background could've been of some other sound too.

Overall it's ok for me. I say remix it. Make it more progressive and dark.

-Allen aka LeN "Always Dark"

[-- Club Ballad --- #1 Mr. Bot]

Iight biased review here lol

Even though its not done, i hear this as a club banger. As i told you in the IM, the reggaeton beat is fuckin with me. 1-2 measures of it here and there to fresshnn the beat and just now it hitt me, work on the transition from one drum pattern (hip hop) to the other (RGTN), like i did in Vampira. Nae but seriously im proud of what u did with my beat. You turned my first song into this Gem, im a proud mukfuka. seriously.

Hope everything goes correct man. Hitt'em up

-Allen
p.s. yea we need to find a better clubby bassdrum. I'll try n help out in anyway i can.

[Dreamerz: In the Beginning]

I enjoyed the calm

It was good, nice smooth. very good transitions from one melody to another and such. Choice of sounds could've been a bit better to fit the mood of a sleeper but overall it does the job cuz right now im getting more relaxed. Good job bro, another winner.

-Allen

itsameyayo responds:

Thanks man! Yeah, I'm still working on sounds, my only big problem for right now ; D

-Alright, I'll keep looking for sounds, thanks much : D

-ImperfectDisciple-