CainRedfield's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Rise up and Fight]

What you did with the vocals was definitely cool, sounded pretty unique to me. I like at around the 30 second mark the best, it sounds medieval like almost there. Nice short build piece!

ApprenticeBlacksmith responds:

Thank you!
Yeah EWQLSyphonicChoirs is really powerfull tool for making vocals yet unfortunually it's also very demanding on CPU and without extra volume boosts like Soundgoodizer those vocals easily end up to be lost behind other sounds.
Since this track have got so much good ratings and ppl seem to be intrested around net (not in NG unfortunually...) I am planning to make full lenght track out of this.
Some changes will be made like removing harp or atleast higher nodes from it and clearing drum echoes/pattern + extending start with extra female vocals and prolly will add more horns/trumpets on the background once I figure out nice clean and not too overwhelming melody for them.

Anyway Thank you for your review!

[Movie trailer music]

I'm not nearly as experienced as SoundChris is, however I do agree with his comment that you should definitely try to use the lower frequencies more in the piece when it gets into the epic stage. I must say though, your intro really wowed me. It has a really beautiful sound to it. I'd almost like to hear a different version of this piece that doesn't get epic, and instead stays soft and melodic. Although I wouldn't expect you to write such a thing just for me, just in the future, I'd love to hear you come out with a full piece written like how you wrote the intro to this song, I think that'd be awesome. I guess this means you get my follow then, cause I'm looking forward to hearing more :D

cadence1 responds:

Thank you for your suggestion. It's interesting. I'm working on a piano+violin piece right now, and I was planning to make it more "epic" at some point again, but after reading what you wrote, maybe I will just keep it soft and melodic throughout. Hmmm, interesting suggestion :) I will think about it.

I might also post some of my older music here. They are more lighter - more like ambient music. It's different style for sure, but maybe some people will like them.

[March On Original Score]

Another really awesome piece. I like how all of your music is quite different from one another in theme, yet all have a similar style that you have created to make your music "your music". I really look forward to hearing more stuff from you!

SteveSyz responds:

thank you! people like you are the reason why i continue to make music :D

[Jungle Life Original Compositi]

Relaxing piece. After I heard "Shadows" I had to listen to more. I really like the feeling you have in this song, it starts off really relaxing and somber, and slowly builds into an almost walking like song, like you're walking through a forest in awe of the sights around. Again, a really awesome piece!

SteveSyz responds:

thanks so much! :P

[Epic Music- Shadows]

This is really awesome! It kind of reminds me of "Dive Into the Heart" from the first Kingdom Hearts game. Definitely has a really epic feeling for either a movie or video game. Best of luck in your endeavors, pursuing a career in music can be incredibly difficult (especially if that career doesn't involve teaching), but you definitely have some incredible talent, and I'm sure you'll be able to make a name for yourself! Keep on writing the amazing music :)

SteveSyz responds:

thank you so much! ive got my fingers crossed :D

[The Meddler]

It's a neat song, and some of the harmonies are really nice. I just found it a tad simplistic at times, given its length. I did really like the almost clock like bass drum sound in the background, that was a really cool addition, gave it a feeling of relaxed urgency almost.

[I Miss You]

Pretty piece :) I really like the strings you used. They added so much, especially when they began to play in the higher octave. Really love this one.

stephenstripling responds:

Thanks a bunch, glad you liked it! :)

[Vigilance]

I like it, it had a really epic feel like I'd expect a batman track to have. The only criticism I have is the saw synth is a bit too abrasive and sawy. I totally agree with EqualEyes though, the choir in the background is the coolest part of the song. Nicely arranged my friend!

[Nfire - Memories]

Nice relaxing piece, I really like it. I just wish it was a bit longer. It grows on you too. After around 3 listens it put me into some sort of relaxation trance I think. It really reminds me of an old English ball or something of the sort, it definitely has a royal feeling to it.

[Legions of War]

Really cool epic piece. My only qualm with it would be that it didn't feel like your low frequencies had enough power. The bass drum for whatever reason didn't really seem to "explode" I guess would be a good word for it. Otherwise, the song is incredible, great build, and a really fun listen!

nmarnson responds:

you are right. I also realized that and am going to pay more attention to it for future pieces.