DjDema's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Derrick Meyer--SpYd1R (wip)]

Outdated But Satisfying

Good trance! It was, I went all dazy at the beginning. Not a fan of it, but this was good. The only problem with this song (as with all other trance) is that the beat drop towards the end just seems way to weak. When you hear build-ups like you do in trance you want that bassline in the back to really attach that feel behind the "thump thump" of your kick. Your kick is outdated but I figure if you get that bass behind it better, you got yourself a legit ass song!

But overall good, I can't dog this song. Good job!

Yodamanjaro responds:

Ha ha I'll see what I can do with it. I have only put a few hours into this...it should sound amazing with more time into it...like the usual 30 hours I put into a single song.

Thanks for the review!

[[P] - Surge (DUBSTEP)]

I Hate Dubstep

I hate Dubstep. I do. But only because most of it sounds the same. I only like Mt Eden.

Anyways, on subject. For some reason... I couldn't stop listening to this song. Actually, I'm on round 2 right now trying to figure out why I like this song because, truly, I don't like Dubstep. But I think it's because you don't have that same stupid crap that they always put in dubstep which is a tweaked bass all over the place. You actually have yours going with the melody which gives it a DnB feel. I really like this song. I really recommend get more vocals in your Dubstep because that's what can really get my attention in the genre.

That beat drop you did around 3:20? DOPE!!!

Pezmobile responds:

Thanks alot, I'm glad you were honest about not liking dubstep but at least you know what it is because i hate people that don't know their genres.

Anyway i always like to put my own spin on things so thats why it doesn't sound completely like Dubstep you hear on NG. I was mostly influenced by the stuff i heard on Dubstep.fm But in my opinion either you really love it or you think its shit, theres no in between.

[P]

[Take Me (Version 0.7)]

What's A Word?

I love the melodies, the melodies are great along with the deep impact of all the bass, strings and even guitar. I really dig this song. The only problem I have is it holds onto a very slow-paced, trancy feel throughout the song. I don't know if it's because the drums aren't powerful enough? But I listen to industrial like Crombichrist and such; this has the qualities of industrial music but it's got a bit more ambiance to it it so I'd definitely put this in a misc section.

[[VN] Intrepid]

Agressive Trance?

This is a very rare case where I felt aggressive listening to trance haha. I liked it but as always the feel of a climax just never gets me enough. I think that's the problem with trance but that's also why I feel like my opinion in this case should be taken too serious. There never seems too be enough BAM to go with the ambiance. That's just me though.

VNStudios responds:

I feel that way about trance sometimes too, but without a lot of experience it shows in the song, haha. But thanks a lot for the tips and hopefully the songs will get better!

~VNSTUDIOS~

[epic om (manipura mix)]

Dope

Track is dope! Wtf, everyone produces way better DnB than any other genre. Your's is a good example, I wanna make build-ups like this. Great shit! Just wish the bass was a bit more... IN YO FACE! But still bomb :)

[z75 - A Living Paradox]

Repetitive Yet Satisfying

The trance thing kind of threw me off. I'd definitely chuck this in a drum n' bass column. I LOVE it tho. The only problem was the repetitive things going on like the strings in the background. But before you get bored of some of the samples you change it up which is what I really like, you don't bore your audience haha. Great work man! Favorite o' the day!

Xorberax responds:

Well, you know NG... There's such a limited amount of genres to choose from.
Thanks for the review :)

[People Die - Punk Voter]

Brings Me Back

This brings me back to the days I went all crazy punk rock. I'm going back now cuz I just realized ever leaving it was the stupidest damn thing you can FUCKING DO! :P So yeah, fuck yes to this song!

[The Comeback (First Draft WIP)]

There You Go

This is much better. Not so concerned about bass, you got a much different feeling. I dig this a lot man. Very interesting track.

Mayvix responds:

Awe shucks Thanks. I've got Electric Circus just looping in the background.
feeling some inspiration but not sure what to do with it yet.
Good or evil haha. The sample Vox were throw in last minute felt it was a little to empty. I guess i keep pluging away at it then haha,

thanks

[CKC - Touch of Destiny]

Sick Track

The feel of it almost seemed like a damn techno song till the beat dropped. You got the orchestra bumpin! This is legit for sure.

CKC2009 responds:

thanks