ADR3-N's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[-Serpentine Emotion-]

I really like the direction you've been taking with your music as of late, particularly the sounds you selected -- aside from the strings -- I maybe would change those out for something more obviously synthy. You know, like 80s synth brass in the vein of Jump, and then just reverb or delay the crap out of it, so that it sounds washy and far away.

I think you're reaching that mid-point in your composition, where yes, maybe some things are a bit awkward, but you can safely start taking things away from those 8-bar loops, rather than building on them endlessly. You know what I mean, with more complexity often comes lack of direction and ideas of where to go!

I especially like the bass at 2:14. Just such a delicious acidy feel.

Very pleasant surprise to see you front paged!

Happy producing!

PS, the section at 3:50 is lit

Creeperforce24 responds:

Thank you! I actually use 4 bar loops :)

And about the orchestra, I suppose it’s kinda unfitting, another track I’m working on actually has that 80s sort of synth orchestral. This is the most realistic form of orch instruments I have, so I use them often.

[I, the Fallen - Instrumental]

I love that thrown-in-the-lake vibe of your snare.

Great guitar tone as well. Very nostalgic. Playing is also very languid and atmospheric.

I would take down rhythm guitar very slightly, .2-3 dB. Just enough to more clearly hear other elements on the track. I think it may be the brick wall compression blowing things out a bit.

But otherwise a very pleasant listen!

FarFromSundown responds:

I always appreciate your feedback! I feel like I get better every time because of it😁

[The Beast Within]

Absolutely smashing theme, with great driving rhythms. Has that Doom metal feel that I appreciate so much. Also, nice chordage at 1:00. Plenty of people smash the octaves without any mind to 3rds or 5ths.

I think the guitars may be just a tad high in the mix relative to the kick and snare -- same with china cymbals.

That's it. Nice work!

Which shreddage is this?

RedMike7 responds:

Thanks, I'm still kinda trying to find the ideal mix for all the instruments.
I used the new Argent as the main and the second is Hydra wil lower volume and more stereo spread. Bass is Abyss. Pretty much the only three i use. Except for clean/chill guitars, that role goes to Rogue.

[For Jobel]

I might put this in videogame -- it's definitely metal, but it shares more in common with that genre in terms of the samples used, SFX, and overall theme! Sounds like a slapstick evil villain theme!

ThatStupidIdiot responds:

This song is horrendous on purpose but thank you for somehow finding some good in this hell of a piece

[As the Rust Eroded the Earth's Crust, Our Trust Disappeared, and an Abject Fear Which Consumed Our S]

The longest title I have ever seen enters the chat, and sludge metal prevails.

Also, why is it that there is so much crossover between hip-hop and metal? I see I'm not the only genre hopping crazy person here xD

libbyshimmz responds:

Rock music has run out of ideas, I think, so we're all cross-pollinating these days.

[Once In A Dream]

This bears all the hallmarks of great amateur music production, and very few of its flaws. I sense a limitation of only what sample libraries and mixing/mastering knowledge you may presently have. That is what I would recommend improving, as well as exploring facets of modulation.

Should you have any questions about free resources, don't hesistate to reach out. Seriously great composition!

e-lee-za responds:

Greatly appreciated, thank you! :D

[The End of Time]

Definitely not techno, but I figured I would leave a review as I actually enjoyed several of your compositional elements, I wonder what you make these days!

CreeperX3sssBOOM responds:

I've defenately improved, I'm just making music for my games and stuff, mostly.

I do plan on posting 'em here once they're avalable to share, though!

[I want you miss]

I forgot that you could technically still review pieces you collaborated on -- and I've already commented on how fabulous this beat is. But did you know we got weekly 2nd place? Check your trophies!

*pats self on back*

VariableGR responds:

Oh that's right!! 😮😮 Awesome!!!!
By the way, yes, haha, you can do a review, hehe, thanks for your comment Adry!
😎✌️😁

[day of big owls and smiling telemarketers]

This has got to be the weirdest title I've seen in a while, and that's saying something. Excellent compositional ideas throughout.

I would just recommend for your dubstep basses to actually give them an underlying sub bass, and possibly less chorus effect. They're spreading out in the stereo field widely enough that they're losing a little steam. But very interesting sound design.

XyobbMusic responds:

Thanks for the tips! The subs are there, I just made them too quiet. I'm still learning, I love having wacky titles. I just dropped a new one with better subs hopefully

[memoir of a disgruntled zombie survivor]

Why is this such a bop

m0onwalker responds:

Guess I’m just Mozart 🤷‍♂️
Thanks for the 5 stars!