Quarl's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[~[ High Octane Battle ]~]

Taffy sounds make taffy music.

I really loved this track. I loved the squishy sounding pad in the background. So damn cool. I made an instrument playing by modding the presets in garage band that sounded alot like it. You reviewed my song that had that thing in it, but I wish I could change the pitch/tempo of it instantaneously like you can. What program do you use?

Also, there was something uniquly funkey about this track. That squish pad as I'm calling it reminded me of a wah peddle. The drums weren't that original, but they were tight. My speakers died or something, so I'm listening to this through the muffeled moniter speakers. I can't wait till I get some new ones though so I can hear it in all it's natural glory. Given my speaker scenario, I gave you the benefit of the doubt for clarity. I also like to make assumptions that most people work equally hard on their tracks.

Oh, one more thing. Can you review my latest song "Antagonist?" I really liked the feedback that you gave me on two of my other tracks. It was kind/ harsh, and it really helps alot.

[TAA--Duel of Valor]

Classical taffy.

First off, my speakers SUCK. Second off, from what I could make out, this was a really good classical piece. When I squinted my ears, I could hear allot of realy cool things going on. The melodies were never too complex, but they were earie. I really liked the chorus. You should have tried giving the chorus sections seperate rhythems and more dynamic parts/MORE parts. Also, most choral groups don't transission/ cut off that good and if they did, they'd have more parts in the piece. Really i'm just nit picking though. The percussion sounded key. The strings were pretty cute too. Good job here!

TheAmateurAnimator responds:

Thanks. You've got some good advice about the choir--I tried giving them more parts, but I failed and decided to keep it simpler. I guess I should have tried harder. Get new speakers, though. Or headphones. My speakers suck too, so I use my headphones for everything.

PS. How do you squint your ears?

[DJ Comet-Crackhead]

Taffy!

I really don't get the point of 400 bpm. Can the brain even interpret sound that fast? I know that the fastest a human can take in visualy per second is 24 frames, it wouldn't suprise me if there is a similar cap on sound. And for the most part, I can't really hear the benefit of speed core. Though the speakers I have hooked up at the moment SUCK. For some reason my good ones stopped wortking.

Despite the 400 bpm thing, I actually liked what I could hear through my muzzled speakers. The hard rhythem was really neat. It was hard to predict, and the background instruments didn't over power the rhythem at all. The synth melody was really earie and cool. Really, you did a good job here. I can't say i've heared too much like it. I wish my speakers didn't suck so much. I gave you the benefit of the doubt for clarity. I also gave you a 10 for effort seeing as how you worked at...well...400 bpm.

TheComet responds:

actually the brain can piece together an animation at 24 fps MINIMUM, the actual "framerate" the brain can interpret is well into the thousands per second.

[p4c-Lost]

fa la la la la la

Hey, I really like what you've got up on newgrounds. Really, there isn't much input I can give you to improve other than to keep making tracks and uploading, and yeah, the best way to get reviews is by reviewing other people's stuff. Grr, I like this song. I wish I was home to download the stuff!

[SR - Pico's Battle]

Arrr, nice pice song :)

Damn, this is pretty cool. I keep finding sick pico day songs, but I don't have the time to animate with school and what not. I swear, I'm gonna make up for it by animating like three cartoons next year...or one good one lol.

In any case, this was really sick. I hope some one picks it up and uses it...

SineRider responds:

thanks

[October]

Right on!

The piano here was beautiful. It reminded me of tendor love and sorrow at the same time. The drums gave this track an edge too. Really, this sounded so damn good. Consider it fived...

[Jazz - That's Life]

Hmm, jazz drums? pishaw!

"Well it appears no one took the time out of their busy little schedules to review this song... so hear I am. Those sons of bitches."

Haha. We're all just a bunch of losers :P

This song has some cool melodies and stuff going on here, but as a drummer, I was really dissapointed with the drums. You need more SWING man. Throw some e's and a's into that stale hi hat rythem. Heck, make that hi hat a soft ride cymbal, trust me. Add a kick and a snare as well! Snare, snare snare! Kick kick kick. Really, the straight rythem had me practicly asleep. Though, like I said, the melodies were nice. (oh, for added sexyness, try putting in some drum fills on a third measure here or there, then drop the rythem completly for a measure of straight tonal instrumental for some jazz mix.) purrr, I gave you a four because really, I hated the drum rythem. Other than that, this was really good. Be proud of your work!

preffertobedead responds:

YES YES YES!...i made the drums on my own...but i just sticked to the rules...i used the Jazz Drums...i believe some ppl will think they are bothering...and they are right...but...well...is my 1st Jazz attempt..so...my failures will go fixing along with the time...=)

next time...i'l put some breaks with the drums...it wouldn't sound bad...^^

Thanks Quarl..=)

[SR - Bright Lights and UV Rays]

Taffy fritters.

Hmm...this had a chill intro, it was quite the sauce riot. Cheerio...the light drum beat came in and added to the sex factor exponentialy. When piece got up and off it's feet, i'd say that I was really quite mellowed out post haste. The rythem was all like "listen to me! I'm awsome." The melodies never really got too complex, but the shifting 4/4 off it all made for some neat chords. Really, tip top job mate. (high five)

SineRider responds:

Thanks mate :)

I like to keep it simple, just experimenting on the drumbeat with effects you know.

Thanks for the reivew and vote

[DnB Orchestra]

Is this taffy?

Hmm...this had a really cool sound...not to mention a pretty neat smell/taste. Reminded me of something middle eastern meets hip hop city. Are you arabian, or are you just happy to see me?

(high fived)

preffertobedead responds:

<3 ...thank you!...im Argentinian >:)