Calamaistr's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Blind Maiden]

Im no fan of autotune wich i heard a bit at the start but that aside, this is very original and immersive.
Im not going to say where i could see it in but instead let me say i could simply lose myself in the atmosphere and im sure those are more fitting words.
I also take it you wrote the text yourself,
If i win round 1 i hope im not put against you or ill have to compose a 6 minute long 8bit opera xD

good job and good luck :)
-cal

etherealwinds responds:

There's absolutely no pitch correction or autotune used ^^ I've practised vocal breaks from chest to head and other techniques such as yodels which could be confused as autotune effects. I did indeed, I like to write poetry in my spare time which helps when writing story-like lyrics. You're very kind, thank you and good luck!

[Anthem of the Adventurer]

Its a bit generic, but very clean and proper aswell, good job :)

ChronoNomad responds:

I suppose that everything is basically generic because it's all been done before. Nothing new under the Sun, and all that. Looking forward to your generic entry for this fantastically generic contest! Let's get...generic. :P

Better generic than geriatric, I suppose.

Anyway, thanks for the generic review. Clean and proper seems legit--in a generic sort of way. Without some explanation about what you think is so 'generic' about it, I guess we'll just have to agree to disagree. :)

[8bit Going Up]

I like how you use the exact same plugins as i do xD
Anyway i think this is a pretty nice track, perhaps because its both atmospheric and engulfing.

-cal.

wandschrank responds:

I have different ones now; I needed some variation :D Thanks for your review!

[Paprika OST - Parade rmx]

I dont even care that it sounds pretty off, that you like paprika to begin with, and like this track in particular makes me throw you a thumb up xD

wandschrank responds:

I did that on purpose.. at least the terrible recorder playing. :D Paprika is great! Like Inception in good..

[Asperges Me]

beautiful and calming.

cant think of anything else to say that does it justice.

-cal.

[Journey to Stonyhurst]

Very interesting, creative and enthralling.
And dont get me wrong when i say the raw voice, instead of a 'perfect pitch american popstar' voice, makes this music have so much character.

keep making worlds.
-cal.

[The Cycle (Mac13)]

the only actual 8bit track in the whole contest, go figure.

but did you take the style from my tracks? cause its very recogniceable, just curious.

(apart from the drumset i still need one of those, never found a proper vst)

Sadly i do have some criticism for you, there is never anything interesting going on, to me this track sounds like canvas, there is to much space that has potential to add something into, also the two halves dont fit together.

regards.
-cal.

Genclops responds:

Thank-you for your candid review. The criticism is understood, I wrote it in more than one session and the parts are rather distinct - The space your referring to is supposed to be filled by animation- which was the point of the contest. I wanted to make several atmospheres to advance the story. I am glad it kept the judges interest more than yours!
As far as your perception of its likeness your style, I'm sorry you feel that way but my influences for this track are much older than my knowledge of you. Im sorry but you had no influence on this track at all.

[Takes A Sudden Turn]

i have no clue why this is in the 8bit section, its chip alright- but nothing is going on but crushed noise, the background is bland and way to repetitive to be of any interest.