Darrenkerwin's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[FD - Lost]

I was fortunate enough to hear this prior to it going on Newgrounds, and I was instantly inspired. Sometimes I just listen to something and I can't stop obsessing over it. I have probably had this play from start to finish six times already and i'm not sure why!

Either way, I really hope something can come of this inspiration i've gathered. Thank you for this latest creation!

ForgottenDawn responds:

Thanks for taking your time listening and writing this comment. :)

[The Road to the Sacred Mountain]

I utterly adore this composition! This was clearly inspired by Journey and you completely nailed it! My only complaint is the tremolo strings at 2:27 and 3:51 that just cut out to nothing, sounded a little odd and broke the flow. But everything else I loved! Great job!

ForgottenDawn responds:

Thank you, we're so glad it reminded you of Journey right ahead :D We'll also be more careful about those transitions next time. Thanks for your review!

[Uplift]

Yet another awesome track garlagan! It was like I was jumping off a tall building and flying through the sky on an awesome adventure! Thanks for sharing :D

garlagan responds:

:o hello Darren!

[Happy Christmas (Singalong)]

Thank you for letting me be a part of this! I think the song is quite a nice choice considering what is happening in the world right now. I think it all turned out great! Fantastic work from everyone involved as always, especially @Step who has made us all sound pretty :D

Ceevro responds:

Hell yeah! Thanks Step especially for putting all that effort into this, during what is undoubtedly a busy couple of weeks! The best thing about Step is, in my opinion, not his mastery of mixing (which is substantially better than mine), but his work ethic. If Step says it'll get done, you can take that to the bank!

-Ceevro

[Mrs. Robinson (Singalong)]

This was a lot of fun to be a part of! Step, you did a great job at making me sound nice, the mixing was very good. I really love the guitar and percussion in the track too! I don't have anything further to add other than having a great time recording vocals for something properly, something I haven't done for many years, and i'd love to be involved in more things like this on Newgrounds in the future.

Step responds:

I didn't make you sound nice! You made yourself sound nice. I just made you sound a bit *nicer*.

Onto the next singalong!

[Make A Scene]

Such an original track, I truly haven't heard anyone quite like ZipZipper. Even SteamPianist is pretty unique...but Zip, you're something else! Love you FOREVER <3

[Trinity]

Absolutely sublime! Monster Hunter Tri was just made more awesome! I really enjoyed the good use of samples and instruments, the transitions were great and you used a wide variety of themes that kept me interested. Keep up the fantastic work! :D

Step responds:

Thanks man! Good to hear you liked the variety and transitions and stuff :3.

Glad you liked it!

[Super Metroid Maridia Mix]

Near perfection

What can I say? There's a lot of good Metroid music out there, but this is just something else! An incredible and close attempt at a great theme. You've brought it up to date and you have used some very fitting instruments. My only problem with it is the volume levels, you really need to get those sorted out. They overpower the rest of the piece in places and it's difficult to appreciate the rest of it. For that reason i'm unable to give this anything more than an 8 at this time.

Fantastic effort, your music is getting better every time and I really do feel like you know exactly what the feel of Metroid music really is. I see big things for you in the future!

[Metroid Ending (for Orchestra)]

A masterpiece, a credit to all Metroid fans.

You sir, are awesome! This is an excellent take on the ending theme to Metroid, and has been an inspiration to some of my own music. I enjoy the orchestra, you've done an outstanding job. A year or so down the line since I first downloaded this song, I still hum it from time to time, especially the parts around 1:31 to 1:46. I know it's been a while, but I hope you make more Metroid music, this is truly amazing. I'd also like to contact you about using this in something, so i'll probably send you a message at some point.

Excellent job, 9/10!

[Seeking Cyclone Angelis]

Excellence

How can anyone possibly vote so low on this? This guy is far too good for the likes of newgrounds, if you're going to vote at least give an honest one, if it's bad, at least have the guts to review it and show yourselves, cowards!

Your work never fails to disappoint, keep it up!