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!

[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!

[Brinstrance II]

Speechless

I've waited a long time to hear this get finished, I didn't ever think it was possible for you to sit down and finish a song these days, given how busy you are. But you've given me new hope and faith in you again!

A nice build to start, and then it kicks in at 0:54 some nice instruments to follow. I love the instrument used here, very Metroid. The strings are very nice. My favourite part is at 1:25, I think you could have added more strings and maybe a faint choir too, but I need to realise that this is different from the usual stuff, it's special in it's own way and must be treated as unique.

At 1:53 I feel it should be a little fuller, but the original was very similar to this, so I can't complain. At 2:34 I thought you got lazy and repeated. I was wrong to doubt you, as the piece goes in a different direction at 3:01, and it feels like we're ending now...but again, I am proven wrong...

...4:00 and it all kicks off again, I think at 4:24, you could have made it really special and added higher strings or something, it just seems like we're repeating ourselves. Of course, now comes the fadeout, which is nice, it feels like we're coming down from a high, from this awesome piece of art...from an awesome person, a person I look up to, respect and appreciate.

Thank you for bringing great music to my ears once again. How could I possibly give this anything less than a 10?

SharQueDo responds:

Thanks for your review! I really appreciate it. :) I probably wouldn't even continue making music (let alone finishing them) without you.

"My favourite part is at 1:25, I think you could have added more strings and maybe a faint choir too, ..."

There IS a faint choir at 1:25. ;( :P

[Norfair Ruins (unf.)]

SharQueDo rocks my socks

This guy, this wonderful guy is one of the reasons I started making music myself. This particular piece is my all time favourite from him. It sucks that he never managed to finish it. I hope the day comes where he can re-create this and try and finish it, as it would be really awesome. I can only rate it a 9 because it's not finished :(

SharQueDo responds:

Maybe, one day, I will. ;)

[Chozo Ruins (MP Style)]

A better use of choirs

I think you've done a great job with this one, I enjoyed this in Zero Mission, and I believe they should use it in a future game also. Your version gives a sort of spooky 'on your toes' kind of feeling. The choirs harmonize well in this one also, it's amazing how something so simple can sound so great. Nice job

samusmmx responds:

thanks. :D

[Zenad-Preparing For Combat]

Good review / Bad Review

The song is interestesting, but one thing I must point out about your attitude towards asking people not to leave bad reviews...People will have an opinion on everything, good or bad. Asking them not to leave a bad review will not help. If a song is bad and you're told its good, you will continue to create poor music. Listen to opinions, they will help. Of course, you should ignore anyone who cannot give constructive critisism. Keep at it!

Zenad responds:

yes I agree. I don't have a problem with bad reviews, it is the zero votes that enrage me, because they don't really have a reason to, or the decency to explain why.

glad you enjoy the song