Jonah-B's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Two by Two]

Excellent

Like theeketel said, you have a real knack for simple catchy melodies. I noticed that in the other two pieces I reviewed. The instruments all work together well, just as they did with the egyptian space fight song. It flows really well. I don't think the production quality is sucky as you call it. The synth's are real lo-fi sounding but I would just call that the style you are using. Overall this is another well made piece. Keep up the good work!

Ef-X responds:

ah yeah I was going for something like lo-fi (not over the top production quality and stuff.) Thanks for the review, glad you liked the song :D

[Till' The Build Up]

Serene sounding.. I like it.

I really love the feel this piece has to it. I'm not familiar with Joshua Tilman, but I do enjoy Nick Drake's works and I do hear the influence. The buildup at the end was a great finish. I really liked the way you used that distorted guitar synth to lead into it aswell. I think some of the instruments could be tweaked a little better like kjhsdgf mentioned in his posts. Creating that really natural feel you are going for with digital instruments is difficult though. I think if this piece were recorded with real drums and guitar it would be absolutely phenomenal. The wave sounds are a nice atmospheric touch. You did a good job of creating a beach kind of atmosphere. Overall, I didn't feel this piece was perfect, but I absolutely love it anyway. I can hear a great amount of song writing talent in your work.

Ef-X responds:

Thanks so much for the review, nice that you noticed that distorted guitar synth. Glad you enjoyed the work. I'm also interested in hearing how this sound recorded with real instruments.

[Egyptian Space Boss Fight]

Excellent work

I can't thank you enough for all of the encouraging reviews you left me! I'm gonna return the favor, but for today this is only review I have time to write. BTW, it was even more flattering when I realized all of those positive reviews were left by someone as talented as you are. The Egypt theme is very well portrayed here. The melody and chord progressions reminded me immediately of an Egyptian setting. I can feel the space atmosphere you speak of aswell, but not as strongly. The progression was flawless. You kept the piece interesting all the way through and the transitions between the different sections of the song felt completely natural. All of the instruments fit together like puzzle pieces that were made for each other. The sort of plain "lo-fi" synth sounds give it a definate game soundtrack feel. I think the jumpy activity in the bass line is where a lot of fast paced tension feeling comes from. The percussion fit in nicely too. Overall I have no negative criticisms. This is a great example of well executed video game soundtrack music. :)

Ef-X responds:

Thanks for the review. I'm glad you understood my point across. Cliche aside thanks for taking the time to listen to the song and analyze it so well.

[Xharlkz/Trains to Crewe -Rough]

Very nice

Really unique. I like experimental stuff. Its very refreshing! You did a good job with keeping the progression interesting up until the end.

Pisschristian responds:

Thanks man, I'm glad you found the track entertaining throughout! I do think it still needs beefing up quite a lot in areas, but I am glad you think that the groundwork has served the purpose I desired it to have.

[Ready For Takeoff]

Excellent work

Your samples sound pretty crisp and clean to me. Really thought you did a nice job with this. And yeah, writing with a mouse is pretty damned tedious. Every since I got my midi keyboard I could never bring my self to writing with a mouse again. Anyway, keep up the good work. Sounds nice!

indefinable responds:

Thanks!

I'll keep working to perfect my sound. I'll also consider buying a midi keyboard when I'm able to afford one. :)

[Happiness is Fantasy]

Nice work

This is an excellent submission. Everything sounds spot on. Great job!

Audio-Warfare responds:

thank you very much
cheersXD

[the anus of a dog at 69.666bpm]

This is incredible

Thank you

cheesemonkeybill responds:

i'm glad my dog anus arouses you so

[Lullaby Molly (one take demo)]

Nice work

Good job on the lyrics. Could use more musically, but since you called it a one take demo I'm assuming you kept it simple on purpose.

anothermanstrash responds:

thank you! the words mean alot to me, so im very happy you appreciated them, as far as the music, there is alot more, this was just to let everyone know what im up to =) its gonna have an roaring twenties tune.

[I Got A Balloon For You]

Ha!

Insane, crazy, and just plain awesome. Good work!

DeathMetalGod responds:

Thanks!

[Whatcha Say - Chris Chase]

Excelent work

Not personally a big fan of this style, but I can still appreciate the effort you put into it. Very professional sounding work. The mixing, engineering, vocals, and everything else sounded spot on. You're very talented.

Fallin-Again responds:

Thank you, i do put alot of effort into my music.