AlbeGian's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Water from the rock (feat. etherealwinds)]

You guys are two of the artists in NG that I admire the most because you not just make beautiful-sounding music, you guys create art. Art filled with soul, passion, heart, identity, creativity, sincerity... art. Phono's talent for composing very compelling songs and Jordi's talent for playing instruments and singing form a powerful collaboration. There's an undescribable feeling of goodness when you see two artists you admire get together and make a song. I don't know if you guys ever felt that as well or if it's just me idk.

Also, I'm having a very nice experience softly waving my head while listening to this song while saying hi to other people in Tankmas. Feels pretty relaxing.

Anyways I wish you both a very nice Christmas and happy holidays! Be happy and keep creating!!!

Phonometrologist responds:

Thank you Albe for your comments. In truth, I read it many times, and I just don't know what to say that would show my appreciation for your kind words. It means a lot. And of course, having Jordi grace me with his talents really made it worthwhile. Actually, I should say it wouldn't even exist without him.
I hope you met the new year with great satisfaction!

[Bio-Horror]

Ayyyyyy new Ockeroid! Great stuff

[Wool Scarf in a Brisk Wind]

Aaaaaa this is song a beauty of holly jolly proportions! I love me some ambient, and this fits the epic mood of the current Tankmas. Happy holidays to you man!

SplatterDash responds:

Thanks Albe! Happy holidays to you too :D

[2008]

Kicks ass! 2:12-2:38 is my favorite part by far

[BLUR (NGADM ROUND3)]

Hey! You asked for personal feedback a couple days ago but I have the attention span of a fucking rock, many apologies. I don't have much knowledge in dubstep (let alone color bass) unlike some of the other judges from this compo, so I can't say much. However, I'll still give it a try.

So, overall: great choice of sounds, this track really puts into evidence that you have experience in sound design which plays in favor for this track to sound engaging and fun and interesting. I've found myself almost dancing to all the bleep bloops instead of paying attention to the thing, so I ended up giving it a second and third listen... maybe a fourth, heh. Also, the song in general is very unique, well structured and very well produced. I really like when producers of this genre tend to jump

Now a few notes on two or three more specific things: at the beginning, the atmosphere feels "surrounding" and gives that sensation of a big space, and that buildup to the drop was so exciting it gave me the chills before headbanging with the drop. The use of granular synthesis was a very creative choice (and between us, I think more people should start using granular synthesis more, specially Reason users since their Grain Sample Manipulator is some top-notch shit)...
...and yeah it totally gave you more points in sound design lolol
I also found interesting the use of multiple drum kits across the track, because it makes it sound less repetitive and more abundant and special, I really liked that. The only thing that threw me off just a liiiiitle bit was the sudden end, which itself isn't a bad thing don't get me wrong I LOVE experimentation, but I think that last snare could've benefited from, at the very least just one or two seconds of that reverb (maybe just 0.5 secs is fine) before ending the track with a microscopical bit of silence so the listener can process the sudden conclusion, but this is just my own personal taste, I still liked how you ended it.

It's a bit sad to hear that you'll drop music, BUT it's also great that you'll focus on your art, because your art is amazing as well!! Godspeed, Half.

~Albe

CrowdDoll responds:

Thank you so much, I appreciate that you liked my track. And I appreciate that you also liked my art as well. I wouldn't of course totally drop music because music became my life but I want to focus on my art so I can hopefully have a frontpage in my art.

[Your Charming Head]

Welcome to Newgrounds lupe!!! Amazing song you have here. Powerful lyrics, solid pop/rock vibes, and super well mixed/mastered too! I'll be looking forward to your work from here onwards. Keep it up!!! ^^

lupedragon responds:

Thank you so much, I appreciate the kind words!

[PESO w/ ACOT]

The goddamn link to the drooling pug webpage is killing me 🤣

maxxjamez responds:

“What is Saliva”

[>tfw you're a breadbug]

These changes throughout the song are compatible with my mood swings every day lol
Really cool stuff!

[BIT4 & BMB - Flower Dreams]

Top tier stuff!! Really nice work you two

Tresletter responds:

thank you very much!

[X3ll3n - So Long [Velocity Release]]

I definitely hope you get the frontpage, awards, and all the attention you deserve, because this is truly a really outstanding work! Wonderful job to you and everyone else involved

X3LL3N responds:

I'm really happy people are enjoying it, you in particular since you're leagues ahead of me in terms of skills and composition :D

Sadly, the whole "unscouted" issue killed the track's momentum, I doubt it has a chance to get frontpaged now. I do believe it would have been frontpaged if it had appeared in the right category though.

For now, let's keep on hoping, fingers crossed !