MasterHand4444's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[What the Third Teen Ate]

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Composition: 11

Mixing: 11

13/8 implementation: 11.5

Other thoughts: I enjoyed this track, but it sort of felt like it wasn't really going anywhere. Additionally, the mix felt cluttered; everything was perfectly audible, but it all felt like it was the same volume. Ultimately though, I did like the vibe you created; thanks to the sort of "zen" feeling this track gives off, I could see this track fitting perfectly in a puzzle game like Picross.

Average score: 11.2

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[BY THE HAND OF DEATH]

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Composition: 12.5

Mixing: 10.5

13/8 implementation: 12

Other thoughts: LOVED the composition. Wild, crazy, unpredictable, off-kilter - very very fun to listen all the way through, most importantly. The main thing that's holding the composition back is the mixing - some parts of the track hurt my ears a little bit! The mix was clear, but far too loud in some areas. Other than that, though, I thoroughly enjoyed the ride. (Also the "HAND" title reference made me smile, and the YouTube visualizer was a great touch!)

Average score: 11.7

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vekoN responds:

thank you for your review! i definitely feel like i should have done some limiting on the RMS in retrospect; i'll probably do that for a future release ;)

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(Please note that instead of being scored on a 0-5 point scale, tracks are judged on an 8-13 point scale, with 8 being the lowest score and 13 being the highest.)

Composition: 12

Mixing: 11.5

13/8 implementation: 11.5

Other thoughts: Loved the composition, and I loved how driving it was - although I do wish there was a little more variety to it. I also thought the synths that come in around the 0:39 mark and 1:04 mark could have been a little quieter. Overall though I think you have a great track! I loved the juxtaposition of the intro and outro as well.

Average score: 11.7

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shletty responds:

thank you for hosting!

[this was weird to make - (13-8-comp-24)]

(Please note that instead of being scored on a 0-5 point scale, tracks are judged on an 8-13 point scale, with 8 being the lowest score and 13 being the highest.)

Composition: 11.5

Mixing: 11

13/8 implementation: 12

Other thoughts: I'm of two minds regarding this track. On one hand, it reminds me of the ambient tracks found in puzzle games or sandbox games; however, I think it lacks the memorability that those tracks possess. A stronger melodic identity may have helped the track more. However, I don't think it's bad at all! I love how balanced and calming you managed to make the track feel despite the odd signature. My only major criticism otherwise is that the kick drum feels a little loud in my ears.

Average score: 11.5

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[Ways of Remembering]

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Composition: 12.5

Mixing: 11.5

13/8 implementation: 12

Other thoughts: I love how off-balance this track felt. This track would fit in incredibly with a dramatic mystery story of some kind. The uneasiness provided by the drums not perfectly matching the measure resetting was a brilliant choice. The mix can be a little muddy sometimes, but otherwise I think this is a very great track!

Average score: 12

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[A Montanha ao Leste]

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Composition: 12

Mixing: 12.5

13/8 implementation: 11.5

Other thoughts: Loved the berimbau opening! The overall composition feels so much like a track from a frustratingly hard indie puzzle game in the best way possible. Very fun and bouncy, while also feeling zen. I would have scored the mixing at a full 13, but the ambience got a little too loud towards the end.

Average score: 12

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[Isalick34 - Ran Out of Building Materials]

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Composition: 11

Mixing: 11

13/8 implementation: 11

Other thoughts: Big props for your time sig switch being to another odd signature, but I didn't find the overall composition to be very compelling. The feeling you're trying to covey comes across well, but some decisions were a bit odd or unmemorable to me. Additionally, the switch from sounding ominous to sounding almost carnival-esque towards the end struck me as a little odd. Overall though, I did enjoy the track. It reminded me of something I might hear from a pinball machine, in a good way!

Average score: 11

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Isalick33 responds:

Thanks for the feedback, I like to make everything weird.

[Evilnessnes]

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Composition: 10

Mixing: 10

13/8 implementation: 11

Other thoughts: I think there's some good ideas here, enough to where I can see the direction you're heading in. However, a lack of direction and some seemingly out of key notes hold the song back in my eyes. Additionally, the drums may have benefitted from being more electronic-sounding.

Average score: 10.3

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epicsonicfan10 responds:

thx for the feedback! and your welcome :3

[13 Hot Dogs Over 8 Buns]

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Composition: 12

Mixing: 13

13/8 implementation: 12

Other thoughts: Doing my best to set my bias aside since we've worked together many times before and I'm a fan of your music, but gosh darn it man can you shred. The composition has a lot of great ideas, but they ultimately feel disjointed - although that sort of feels like the point! I was going to score the composition at an 11.5 due to this, but the solo bumped it up.

Average score: 12.3

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CrossCarrasco responds:

I appreciate the generous review haha. This was a fun competition idea.

[Blow Off Steam]

(Please note that instead of being scored on a 0-5 point scale, tracks are judged on an 8-13 point scale, with 8 being the lowest score and 13 being the highest.)

Composition: 12.5

Mixing: 11

13/8 implementation: 12

Other thoughts: The implementation of lyrics elevates this track a whole, whole lot in my eyes. The core melody is also very good! The mixing is what drags the score down a bit, unfortunately; with headphones, the vocals feel muddy and clashing with the bass. That's really my only issue though, I enjoyed this track a lot!

Average score: 11.8

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