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[The Dark Joker]

Sexy as!

This is a pretty sexy track. A good full beat and the modulating synth half way through has a really nice thick sound. A nicely rounded dance track, and unlike many it doesn't get boring. The variation is subtle too, which saves the song from sudden, distracting changes. Euphonic club tune!

Nechura responds:

Cheeeeeeeers!

[Monster Penicorn]

Harmonically Sound

I know this isn't everyone's genre, but luckily I'm a huge Dream Theatre fan, and to me this song is harmonically sound. The only criticism I can give is that it didn't variate in the way of chords. I would also like to hear perhaps a change in tempo at some point. You could also probably get away with lengthening it too, maybe adding a middle 8 section where the music completely changes (ideal place for increase in tempo).

HumanDrumMachine responds:

Thanks for the feedback. You might like my "Short Guitar Improv". it's far from metal, but is musically much more advanced than this

[Storm Flood]

Epic

There's so much going on, but it's not muddy or anything. I love the variation, it doesn't get dull at all. There's little criticism I can give, apart from perhaps a lack of melodies, but I'm not sure that's what you're going for. Oh, and seeing as I'm playing this through a sub-woofer, some deeper bass and focus on sub synth riffs would be awesome!

Pocketpod responds:

Well, I agree in all points of your criticism. When I uploaded it I thought maybe I´ll have to work on this again.
In my opinion it has some cool ideas in it but maybe I will upload this song again when I improved it.

Thanks for your review!

[prime piano]

Well-Rounded

Despite meandering between only 3 chords, it works as a well-rounded song. Although there was variation surrounding the main musical ideas (particularly the 'right hand' work) I would've liked to see more variation as far as the music is concerned, not just the mix. Maybe a middle 8 or improvised section, but other than that, it's nice.

m-dmusic responds:

thx, yes i think it need more variation too

[Toxic Cleopatra]

Epic name!

I've got to rate this simply based on the epic name: Toxic Cleopatra
Can I ask what the reasoning behind this name was?

It's an interesting song too, very edgy, but it still makes harmonic sense. Engaging throughout, so good job!

stashley18 responds:

Thanks for the review! Instruments and my very silly cat inspired the title.

[Hardstyle & Drum n Bass Error]

Euphonic

You've got a really nice drum sound, and I love that fact it variates, at the begging, unlike many similar songs. And the break before the synth comes in was quite a nice idea too, a juxtaposition from the brutal percussion intro. The rest of the song's pretty smooth and it often changes, which stops it getting dull. If I was to suggest something, I'd ask for a sort of 'middle 8' section, where EVERYTHING changes.

DJBassAttack responds:

Cheers man, i was hoping it would work out. In ALL my songs i do, i always change it after something. I never keep the same thing going, cause like you said it does make it sound dull. I like to give you listeners something NEW, something BUZZING. And hmm, i will think about your suggestion. Cheers for the review man

[We Like To Party (Remix)]

Edgy!

I'd have to hear the original song first, to understand how much you've actually changed it, but I trust you have. As it sounds, it's pretty sweet, cut up nicely, and the texture's nicely thick. Although some of the cutting is a little too edgy at points, good job!

DJBassAttack responds:

Cheers man, first song i actually used on my new program. Was just a tester i suppose. Cheers for the review

[happiness in summer]

Cheery

Quite a full sound for one instrument. Although there is variation, for me there isn't enough, I want to hear more! Maybe some melodies as well. Extremely 'major' and so very cheery, brightened my day a little if I'm honest.

thatdenosguy responds:

thanks I'll try to improve it. Im glad it brightened your day.

[Gloss]

Smooth

Flicking through new audio entries, this is the first thing that I actually liked. Anything other than another ambient dance track is good for me. Still lacks texture, and goes a bit random at points, otherwise good.

roensb responds:

i'm glad you liked it (must have not liked it that much to give it a 5 though :/). as far as texturing goes i wanted it to have that 4 person band feel rather than something that is overly produced