Blacklawn's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Steampunk Irish Pub]

Lovely mood. I would probably spend some time in this pub to appreciate the music. I know it's a loop, and I have no real complaints about the arrangement, but maybe it could be even better if it were a bit longer and more complex.

conorstrejcek responds:

Thanks for the review!

I think I will end up making an extended version (not a loop) eventually for the soundtrack.

[The Warp]

A bit repetitive for VG music. I really liked the buildup, but I have trouble figuring out where it would really fit in a game. Perhaps a late-game stage in a futuristic shooter?
As some have said, the 8 bit sounds don't seem to fit quite well with the other instruments. The mood that was being built before it was quite different, in my opinion, than what was accomplished in the end.

[Dratz]

It's... Interesting, I guess. The first minute felt pretty strange, but it improved once you threw the variations. Still, the melodies progress in chaotic and strange ways, as if you weren't sure what feeling they were supposed to convey.

[Waterfall City Tower]

The zero-bombers have been giving you a rough time, huh? It's pretty good. I can definitely imagine a futuristic city going with this track. I thought the first half was more interesting, somewhat, though some effects seemed unnecessary (0:46).

alternativesolution responds:

Yep...well, at least the score didn't change, considering it stayed at zero for the first fifty-something votes :[ I'd been wondering why my song had so many listens so fast...

Anyway, as for the effect, I know that was unexpected...but that was the intention! To not know what sounds necessary or not... :) I will keep your thoughts in mind, though. Thanks for the review!

[FR33DOM]

It's certainly unique. I kinda like the atmosphere, but it felt really busy and noisy in most parts, especially in the beginning. The vocals are almost completely drowned by the other sounds.

[Damn Those Furries]

Great, as always. Some cringeworthy parts in the lyrics, of course, but that was certainly intentional. The instrumental part was pretty good as a whole. As many have said, a more serious track would be refreshing with your skills, but you seem to be working on that already.

[Eating Glass]

Good atmosphere, especially after 42 seconds. I'm not sure if I like the timbre of the main instrument used in the intro... I think I'd prefer them cleaner somewhat. The quick breaks that come later are a nice addition, too. The vocal ending made it sound like one of those parody songs, was that intentional? It's not bad but somewhat broke the "creepy" atmosphere you were trying to build.

[Swing These Castles]

I like it. The way you handled the vocals made them seem a bit funny (in a good way). It felt rather constant in terms of intensity, though the parts with vocals sounded more interesting than the section in the middle.

[[AltS] - Cet Air]

The synths sound very nice, good job. The melody does have a childish impression, too, though it's sometimes unclear whether it wants to be serious or lighthearted. Some parts felt a bit too full, especially around the middle, but nothing too bothersome.

alternativesolution responds:

Thank you! Childish was what I was going for indeed.

[Static Reality]

Some of the atonal notes in the beginning confused me a little. I really liked it when it truly started, though. It's intense and fun... But I'm not sure if the wobble really belongs there. It felt a little strange. Still, definitely pretty good.