Phyrnna's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[<PS> Yism'chu]

Oooh wonderful! :D

You're gonna give me a run for my money in this contest! :D

This is really well done! I really like it. The flute solo is done nicely (and yes I could tell that it's hard to play, although I think I have a friend who could... xD). Although I do think it would be better for you if you edited it a little so that the level of the flute changes in the song, especially in some parts where it gets a bit covered up by the strings. The effects on the flute are wonderful and gives it a slightly distant feel.

At 2:26 to 2:28, the notes it hits there sound a bit weird... and again when it repeats it later. Not sure what's happening there, whether or not it's EQ problems or something. You might want to look into it.

Also at 0:53, there is an odd pitch bend on the strings... was that intentional? To me any pitchbend sounds weird... >_>; so that might be my personal bias there.

I do think that perhaps you could have used better string samples, since the ones you use sound a bit inorganic. But they're pretty good still.

Overall I don't have a lot to rant on since this is quite the excellent song.

I wish you the best in the contest! This is one song that I do want my song to go up against, because it'll be so great! :D

~Phyrnna ^_^

P.S. Thank you for the review on my song! :D

PenguinSam responds:

Hmm, I doubt your friend could. At around 1:27 there are consectutive note tounged sixteenths. It might be possible for all I know though.

Oh and that EQ thing is no mistake at all! It is a very quick octave jump with accent on the bottom note.

The pitchbend was used to match the flute. I thought it was weird at first, but it doesn't quite sound right without it to me.

And I didn't use FL8, so I didn't get samples. I had the option of two sound sets that Finale 2006 offers.

And your song is one I am willing to go against too! Good luck!

<PS>

[Dark World Adagio (Contes]

Very dramatic indeed.

Very well written and orchestrated. It's very dark and dramatic. And certainly does sound a little "futuristic". Would work for something like an apocalyptic future scene in some movie.

I don't know a lot about Romania or its culture or music, so I can't comment about whether or not this fits. But in and of itself it's a very good piece.
Well done!

Good luck on the contest!

~Phyrnna ^_^
P.S. Check out my submission for the contest too? :D

popraz responds:

Thank you ! Well I tried to make a song that is more than just about the culture of a country. The classical elements are pretty much universal. But it's about fear, human nature, the troubled times we live in and where it might lead, standing on the brink of destruction and loss, knowing that salvation is at hand if only we could change. A song for a dark present and an uncertain future for my country and the world.

[Il Suono Dell'Italia]

Happy cheerful dance :D

I liked the intro to it. It worked well into it.
I'm not familiar with the genre of italo-dance... so I guess I can't really comment as to whether or not it fits. The chants in the background fit though. :D
The lead synth gives it a feeling of upbeatedness, and so does the melody. Definitely something I can dance too.
Good luck in your match up!

~Phyrnna ^_^

P.S. Thanks for the review on mine. :D Yours was the first I listened to, but I wasn't able to get around to reviewing it till now. :D

Airprogressive responds:

thanks!!

I appreciate your review too!! I hope to go to the final!! we'll see...

:)

[[passione italiana]]

Dance Italia!

Interesting song. It's personally not what I usually listen to since the bass synth is very "bumpy". But it's got a nice flow to it.

The intro was nice with the effects on the synth and the voice saying whatever-it-was-saying-in-Italian. 0:39 is pretty nice too with the entrance of that odd sound. Reminds me of bubbling water. :P

This is certainly dancable to. It's not my favorite type, but by all means it's really well done and I think a very strong contender for the Italy spot. :D Good luck! :D

~Phyrnna ^_^

P.S. Check out my Represent a Country song? :D

zomgkerrie responds:

the words are:
italy. my passion. my fire. my country. my love.

but its with a cool italian accent:D

thanks for stopping by and taking a listen! even though it's not really your style of music:D
i also had fun with the "lighter" sound at :40. i wanted to lighten it up a but before it got too heavy!
well, i certainly hope for the best and think the semi final will be a total blast, no matter the results! will for sure stop by and take a listen!

[[LK] Kismat [RAC Contest]]

India Dance!

Great use of the ethnic instruments. It's almost like an electronica dance song... just not! :D I can certainly see this as the music behind a sort of adventure in India. Or better yet, I can also imagine this as background music to some travel video. :D

Great job and well done! Please check out my song for the contest as well!

~Phyrnna ^_^

LK412 responds:

Thanks a lot!

I didnt think i stuck to the theme well enough but i guess others think i did so thats awesome!

I will definitely check out your song.

Thanks a lot for the review also.

P.S. whats Phyrnna? Is thats your new name?

[[LK] I Can Walk On Water Remix]

Nice song.

I don't know the original song, but this song itself is pretty good.
I like the samples that you use here for the drums. They sound good and they fit in.
The flute(?) that comes in at 1:25 is really nice. I like that sound and it is a cool compliment to the synth melody that came before it.
The entrance of the crowd sounds at 2:20 is a little sudden, and also a little distracting. It's alright I guess, but I think the entrance should be more gradual.
Great work!

-HFX ^_^

LK412 responds:

Tyvm! I know exactly what you mean about the crowd. I uploaded it without listening to the whole thing again and then when i showed it to my brother l8er and the crowd came in, was like shit.....

Yes its is a flute and i know i love the sound 2.

Thanks for the awesome review i really appreciate it.

P.S. ill change the crowd when i get the chance.

[X.-All I Ever Wanted-. (R]

Basshunter W00t!

I had listened to this when it was still on the Audio Portal new submissions list, but never got around to writing a review.
I read the review below and I really do agree the "wanted" background is a little clunky. It gets in the way of the solo. Of course, not your fault. Perhaps you could resing the vocals? :D
Great remix of the song. It's got a lot more variety than the original does.

-HFX ^_^

[Kazmo - Changes]

Thank you. ^_^

This a very beautiful and soothing song.
The opening of the song is really nice, I like how the left hand runs up into the right hand smoothly.
It's a very wonderful and nice song. And I can certainly imagine it working very well for a nice short film. Of course, that's not what you intended it for... right? ;)
Thank you very much for this.

-HFX ^_^ <3

[~LikeEverybodyElse~ -by Cayler]

Nice song.

I particularly liked your use of the organ. Although I do think that the mastering and mixing of the sounds could have been better for the song.

As always your singing is very good and simply amazing.
Keep up the good work!

-HFX ^_^

Cayler responds:

Yes, it definitely could have. I was using a less than up to par mic for this, even though the mic was supposed to be so great when I bought it... lol I used a different setup for Beautiful Eyes and Hallelujah and you can probably tell the difference in mastering quality. I tried hard to make this one work out, but it just wouldn't cooperate. Thank you for giving an honest review. :)

[5SCC - Scoop/Brando]

Congrats!

You won first in the electro section of the competition! :D
And you certainly deserve it. This song is pretty good and it has lots of potential and everything! :D
It was also one of those that stood out to me as I listened to the megamix.
Great job!

-HFX ^_^

Dj-Brand0 responds:

Thanks heaps! I'm gonna try finish this one. I'm amazed it got 1st :D

This one's already about 1/2 done as a song.
Really glad you liked it.

-Cheers Brando