TwilightNecrosis's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Bowl Made Out of a Skull]

Cool!

I like this one; it's really good, in a weird way.
The production could definitely use some work, especially the drums, but the riffs and structure are awesome.
As far as improving the drums, I think the main thing to do would be turn down the cymbols (as in, way down), and then crank the whole drum track up, so more kick and snare comes through.
Guitars... yeah, definitely need some EQ work going on there.
Try bumping around 400Hz up by about 5 dB, and see what that gives you, then go from there.
Great song, keep up the good work. I look forward to hearing more from you.

JohnLimeson responds:

Thanks for the review and thanks for tips. I've tweaked it a bit and added a new drum track. It's still not perfect but I'm done fiddling. This has been a good learning experience.

[Peace Sells]

Crank up that synth-guitar!

For real, crank that thing up. Sure, it doesn't sound perfect, but hell, it's awesome anyway.
What would be really cool, is if you sent me (or somebody interested) the mp3 of the drums and bass together (no guitars) and another mp3 of just the guitars, so I (or somebody interested) could lay a few real guitar tracks down over your drums.
Hell, I could do the vocals too, if you're interested.
If not, that's cool. Just PM me, or reply to this review.
This was very well-done, by the way. Everything flowed nicely.
Great work!

Lazy-Dan35 responds:

Thanks, I'll PM you later, and send you the .mp3

[Through The Fire And Flames 2]

Needs some things, but good start.

First of all, METRONOME. If you don't record with one, you're a loser and you need to cut your dick off.
Just kidding. Seriously though, use a metronome. It will keep your recordings in nice, tight time, so that somebody can go back later and put drums in.
Also, you need to double track the whole song, not just the parts with two guitars.
One panned to one side, one panned to the other.
Actually, now that I think of it, Dragonforce probably does 4 distinct guitar parts in each song (a rhythm track panned to each side, and a lead/fill track on each side). So, you might consider doing that.
Your guitar tone actually sounds pretty decent. You could definitely use a noise suppressor, though. It also sounds like it's clipping a little, fix that.
If you can get this song recorded decently, in time with a metronome, I could do the drums and vocals.
If not, that's cool too. =
Good work so far; now, just iron out the kinks and you'll be golden.

lhavf responds:

I don't have a metronome. That sux. Where can I get those clicker things.

And by the way, whats the real BPM of the song.
Drums and vocals would help. But you know, if you know the entire song for drums, IF YOU WANT you can send me it, and it would be easier to play using that.

[Silent Echo]

Hmmm... not bad, but could use some work.

First thing I noticed was that the snare sounds pretty bad. Almost sounds like he's hitting a metal trash can, but without the metallic sound... just the 'thunk'.
I think if it had a little more 'pop' to it, it would be greatly improved.
Also, the drums are far too loud in the mix. Turn them down, especially the hihat and cymbals.
The riffs are good, guitar tone is pretty good. Leads sound good... instrumentation is great.
Vocals are pretty blah, in that there's not much of them and they sound kinda last-minute, like 'oh shit, we're 3:30 into the song and there's no vocals yet! Quick, do some deep growls and make it unintelligible!'.
Aside from the mixing issues, and the lack of vocal dynamics, this is a good song. Make more!
Metal! \m/

[Heavy (pt 2)]

Nicely done, amigo.

Sounds like you're enjoying REAPER, lawl.
Bass is sitting a little high in the mix for me personally, but it sounds good. Could probably use a bit of EQing, to get it to sit a little better, but that's about it.
Also sounds like you're doing some different things with your guitar tone too... turning down the gain and treble a bit, maybe? Can't quite put a finger on it, but that's what it seems like.
Anyway, awesome sounds coming from you. Have you figured out how to isolate the mics in EZDrummer yet? If not, and you want to know, I'll teach you; it's not hard, and it's very handy to be able to EQ/effect the different parts individually.
Enjoyed this preview of things to come; looking forward to hearing the epic shit you're inevitably going to produce.
Metal! \m/

deathkllr84 responds:

Lol, I actually used Audacity for this one. I am more familiar with it, and I didn't need anything fancy so it worked. Yeah I wanted the bass high in the mix to really 'show it off'. But in the future it'll probably be a little quieter. With my guitar, I turned down the highs in the intro then let it kick back in.

No I haven't figured out how to isolate them, and you will show me =) Thanks bro, I always appreciate your reviews \m/

[Await the Retribution with vox]

Wow... needs a lot of work.

It sounds like you're trying to growl/scream very quietly... which is kind of self-defeating.
Unless you have to, you should be letting loose with everything you have.
Seriously, back off the mic about a foot and just yell, push from your diaphragm and go all out.
When your throat starts hurting, stop for a while and drink some cool water.
Then when it feels okay again, go back to it. Don't overwork yourself starting out, though - you'll fuck your voice up bad.
Keep working on it, you'll get there eventually.
I like your lyrics... do you mind if I do this song with your lyrics?

7isgod responds:

Hey man, thanks for you input, I will defiantly try it out.

And yes, you can use the lyrics and (sing) with this track too.

Goto deathkllr84's Await The Retribution.

I would love to hear what you have got. :D

[Decieved]

Hey, I remember that riff! <3

Lawl, Vent FTW.
So you finally dl'ed Reaper, huh?
The EQ VST is awesome, make good use of it.
Specifically, I think your guitars would sound a little better if you high-shelved them around 8-10kHz. That would get some of that high-frequency buzz out; that shit that doesn't have any note in it, it's just noise.
Ask me about it if you need any help... Reaper is my *bitch*.
Also, the little piano thing around 3:13 in the right channel is a little too loud, IMO. Turn it down just a bit. And it's also too loud at the end.
Other than those little minor quibbles... AWESOME.
I love the fuck out of this song, it NEEDS vocals. Badly.
Write me some lyrics, home-skillet! Lawl.

deathkllr84 responds:

Lol I'm surprised you remember that riff xD Yeah Reaper is pretty cool, you'll have to give me some pointers. The piano was loud, oh well...lol.

thanks man, I'll get started on lyrics \m/

[There's Nothing I Can Do]

Total awesome.

You've got a great clean voice, I'm anxious to hear what it sounds like when you really get going.
Guitars sound pretty good, piano sounds fine, overall a good tune that just needs a bit of lengthening.

Welcome to NG!

I'd appreciate it if you checked out my newest song: http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/liste n/186604

[(WF1) WS Real Folk Blues Mix]

Awesome.

That's some good stuff.
I actually submitted a blues song not too long ago, check it out if you like.
You get 5/9. Keep up the awesome work.

wyldfyre1 responds:

thank you kind sir! let me just check that out

[open your ur eyes and look aro]

Couple things:

1) It's nice to give credit where it's due - IE, putting in the author's comment section that the song is deathkllr84's, and that you only did vocals.
2) Speaking of vocals, they need work. Delivery and timing especially. Sound/tonality isn't too bad, but everything else needs some work, including the recording quality.
3) 'open your ur eyes and look aro'? What the hell kind of a song title is that?