Ghecko's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Uprising]

This feels like it's part of the other demo. Could take the best parts of this (1:06) and combine with Hypocrite and some more composition to make an epic metal piece.

I'm anticipating the time when you can get your gear fixed and try your hand at this style of music again.

LunyAlex responds:

Now that 5 years have passed I just might, ha.
Uf. Time flies.

Thanks for the words!

[Hypocrite [Old Demo]]

You had to expect me, dude. I was coming eventually.

I loved the first half of the song. The second half was also righteous. This demo could definitely be crafted into a more complete great metal song.

LunyAlex responds:

> 5 year old response

Thank you! Appreciate the consistent support and kind words (still do).

[Razors on the Dance Floor]

Needs more metal.

Just kidding, but seriously. I'm itching to hear your metal make a comeback. For this, I should let it be known that dubstep is probably one of the genres I dislike (to put it lightly) the most, next to generic country. They all just sound the same to me. I probably liked the first dubstep song I heard, after that, I realized it was a dumb genre.

That said, like the other review said, you've created something unique with the sound of it. At least unique to me. The build up like that is focused starting with such a simple sound and building up to lots of energy. When the song kicks in at 0:45, normally what the beats that would bore me to death keep me entertained by the awesome melodies you've crafted over them. They honestly make the song for me. So you wouldn't be surprised that my favorite part is at 1:27 because it's just purely that. Then it goes on and adds that dubstep thing which keeps it from getting repetitive, which is ok.

Also, may be my earphones and speakers, but I think your sound and mix is great. Soothing as fuck. That's one thing you got nailed down so idk what that other was talking about. A suggestion, I do think it would be awesome if you make a metal version of this song. Part of what gets me through it is imaging some of the dubstep as rhythmic chugging sounds. I think the conversion would work great with some tweaking, and knowing your style when it comes to the metal you've shown, it would sound fantastic too.

SOrry for the long winded review, but yeah, you should know your sound is a success if you got someone who doesn't like dubstep praising your song.

LunyAlex responds:

Firstly, the fact that you took the time to write that means a lot! Thank you!
I'm glad you think it'd work well in a metal song, because usually my writing philosophy with electronic music is to make "metal riffs" with the sounds and textures of more aggressive electro styles.
To be perfectly frank, aside from the occasional Nine Inch Nails, I don't actually listen to electronic music (Shhhh, don't tell anyone, hah).
Not to say it's not a fun creative outlet. I take it seriously stylistically, but I would agree with you on the premise that most dubstep&co. out there is pretty bad. There's exceptions, and I'm not bashing the whole genre, but I usually have to look around a bit before I can find something that sounds interesting.

Regarding my metal stuff, I'll get back to it at some point, preferably soon. Right now I'm not in the position to do so as I'd need to invest a bit before it'd be possible again, but in a month or two it shouldn't be an issue.

Thanks again for the feedback and kind words!

[Endling]

It sounds great for the theme you're going for, right from the start. Though I gotta admit I personally didn't really get into it fully until you started messing with different chords and the other instruments joined in at around that 1:20 mark. From there on it is pretty epic, the build up to the end.

as far as the quality of the recording and mix... yeah, super high quality stuff. I couldn't do that.

HypnoSophistication responds:

Thank you very much, Ghecko! I'm glad you liked it!

[Gradius III Invitation]

I like this. It says you're not scouted even though a guy below me said he did, but I scouted you anyway.

The only thing wrong with this piece is that the mix needs a lot of work to sound good. I also don't know if I'd call this heavy metal, but it is very epic adventure sounding.

[Fading (Piano Improv)]

Fucking improv? Shit, man. This sounds so well measured, it's like a movie score. Great job with this.

If this is your improv, I'm about to see what you written stuff is like.

BlazingDragon responds:

Thanks man. To be honest though, I think my improv is about as good, and sometimes better, than my written stuff.

A lot of my improvisations are pretty bland, and those don't usually get uploaded. But when something intense is happening in my life, I tend to channel it into improv. Those improvs, the ones pulled from genuine emotions in the moment, are often just as good as anything I've composed.

A lot of people today see improvising as a sort of watered down version of composing. I see them as two related but alternative processes, each with distinct qualities and charms.

[Reboot]

damn dude. That intro had me unfazed until the sound was getting fucked with, then I was interested. Then the song really kicked in and I really like what I heard. Cool metal riffage and fantastic voice.

That's all it is tho, just badass riffage and a great metal voice. Not saying it's a bad thing, it's just a short piece.

LunyAlex responds:

Thank you. And thanks for the feedback. I'd definitely agree that I need to challenge myself a bit more in terms of song length, structure and diversity.

[Forest Run]

I think this could be really effective if some of the repetitive parts were skimmed. There's a lot that sounds like it repeats and I lose a little bit of interest in it, however there's always the next part that kicks in and gets me back into it, then bored again, then back into again.

Each little section could be shortened is what I'm saying, and to me it would make the song more of a treat by keeping each part wanting more. Sometimes less is more. I'm talking like maybe a 2-minute final cut. Maybe it's just my short attention span tho, idk.

Also, I'm not really an active electronic / trance music fan so this opinion is really just coming from someone who just decided to listen and liked what he heard.