nstryder's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Lily Ki - Comfy Vibes (jazz ballad cover)]

Really loved the trumpet on this one! Very minimal yet evocative arrangement!

anthonyragus responds:

Thank you! If you write for trumpet in the future, I'd be happy to play anytime, any style.

[Thought]

I'm always amazed at your lush soundscapes and magical chord progressions <3

H20ghost responds:

I appreciate it nystryder!

[how did I get here (feat. h3r0)]

YES BURNE, SUPER DIVINE
the vocals are so good too!!

BurneMusic responds:

ytaaaaa

[Something, Anything]

Out of the tracks you posted recently, this one made me feel the most emotion; something about the airy sounds and very homely instruments create such a nostalgic vibe

BurneMusic responds:

tbf these are all just little shitposts moreorless LMAO

[_ERR0R_ F0RB1DDEN C0NNEC+10N]

super epic, love the complextro sounds, and the melody at the second half is heaven

Kyutatsuki responds:

collab will be even better

[Estera Starlite]

HYPE AF BROOOO
rip mix at 3:03 tho, everything's getting drowned out by the lead synth i think
BUT EVERYTHING ELSE IS A SLAM DUNK

Kyutatsuki responds:

Maybe because I tried it to sound good on speakers like phones

[Memoirs]

Holy crap, I'm blown away by the atmosphere this creates! Really reminds me of artists like M2U and Sakuzyo, really the whole Artcore scene. Even more impressive that you slam dunked it without much music theory

H20ghost responds:

I appreciate it! I would really love to do music like M2U one day, Huge inspiration for me.

[cold]

i got chills. CHILLS.
its a bit distorted sometimes, but i think it actually adds to the power behind the piece
and that ending piano is just perfect
it kinda reminds me of "Google Your Own Death"

BurneMusic responds:

dude it's so cool to hear from you again!!
yeah honestly you don't understand how much trouble the master was giving me so I just left the distortion after like 8 master attempts

thank you! i quite like the end piano :)))

[Pluck]

I see potential here, but for now here are my thoughts on where you can improve:
The beginning started with the cymbals too loud, overshadowing the main melody.
Speaking of the melody, it's too bland. It is only one phrase being played repeatedly with barely any changes.
Not only that, the part between 0:16 and 0:31, the melody there feels too muddy since notes close in pitch try to fight each other, resulting in an unpleasant tone. If you wanted to add more energy in that part, you could add another melody in the background using a different synth or instrument.
I do like the drum kick used. Very punchy and really brings out the rhythm.
Also nice use of sidechain compression.
Overall, It has some pretty good technical aspects, but the musical aspect itself could use some work. I wish you good luck in your musical journey.

Jatmoz responds:

Thanks for the help! Some time later i'll be uploading other songs and I look forward on your feedback!