mr-jazzman's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Garden Party]

Badass!

Very unique! I love how it combines the swing with the techno stuff, it's pretty awesome! I've never heard anything else like it here on NG. The mastering's great, and it paints a picture in my head! The only thing that I don't like about it is that it's rather short, but hell, it loops pretty well, and there's not much you could add to it before it would get repetitive. Great stuff man, keep it up!
10/10
5/5
Fav'd.

[[dj-Jo] Piano Excursion]

Good melody

I'm not gonna lie, I really like your stuff. It's got anti-typical melodies, and it's upbeat. The mix is also pretty damn good, which is something rare to find on NG. However, I think that your songs (in particular, this one) could benefit from a more unique SOUND altogether. IMO, the drums sound too generic, the synths are on the same order as most other techno songs on NG, and the transitions are predictable. When I review I song, I ask myself the question, "What does this song bring to the table that makes it memorable, or interesting?" Your melody is tremendously powerful, I like the inclusion of the piano, but it seems typical in other aspects (i.e., it doesn't include much else that makes it unique). However, this is not to say it's a bad song, because it's very nice - just not as epic or revolutionary as I had hoped. I will say that my favorite part of this entire song is the ending, where you hit the sixth intervals on the synths backed by the piano; that part sent a shiver down my spine, probably because of the way the synth blended with the ambience, very good stuff! =) But, as some advice, in your future tracks, don't be afraid to experiment with drums or synths that sound totally different from everyone else's because this is what gives you your niche as a producer. I think once you do this, you could become legendary man, no joke, because you have the same taste in melody that I do: One that plucks at the heartstrings of the audience, one that just naturally has a tendency to produce something cool, ya know? Overall good stuff, I enjoyed it - much more than most other songs in this genre, to be honest!
8/10
4/5
P.S. Just because I'm going experimental this round, don't expect me to let up man, this one is gonna be close! You're some excellent competition, which means I'm gonna have to give 100% if I want to progress. May the sonic rain be brought (if I can do that in a couple days lol)! ;)

[Warfar [Preview]]

Excellent!

For a preview this is impressive! The drums need some better mastering (i.e., the toms seem really "boomy," and the rest of the drums, like the snare and the cymbals, seem a little bit static IMO, but I trust they'll fill out in the coming weeks), but your build-up is really good. And your bass has this dubby wobble quality to it that I really dig. This is really good! Just give it more skin, if ya know what I mean (flesh it out a bit, not so hollow), and you'll have a masterpiece. Good stuff, glad I got to listen to it! =)
9/10
5/5
Artist Fav'd.
P.S. Thanks for the review on my preview, I'll keep ya in touch when I release my first legit dub song, and I hope you do the same when this beauty comes out too!

landscapers1 responds:

Thanks so much for the review my friend! The intro is still under construction because I think it's too repetitive and almost boring. I mean, it becomes interesting at the end of the preview...
Yes I'm proud of my mixed bass, it sounds crazy :D

I'll keep you informed duly ;)
Thanks again!

[TCB - Bit Down]

Very gritty, nice

I really love your samples man. It sounds really awesome. You may be what I call a pioneer in dubstep; everybody else seems to gridlocked with repetitive wub bass, whereas you make a melody out of that shit. Awesome! I also love how gritty it is, very ambient and dirty. You're one of my favorite dub artists here on NG; keep it up man!
9/10
5/5

thecokebitch responds:

Thanks for the wicked review man!

And i doubt im a pioneer... seriously haha =P

[Orchestral Theme 1]

Wow, fail on my part!!!! =`((( Great song!

Dude, this is freaking ridiculously cool; it blends elements from 2 different styles of soundtracks: I can hear Howard Shore mixed in there with an element that reminds me of Bourne Identity. It's very ethnic, and the mix is great. While it is a bit repetitive, it makes for some great background sound. I wouldn't say this suspenseful so much as action-worthy, which is perfect. In my opinion, this song kicks some superior ass.
Now, onto my fail comment: While trying to 5 your song, I accidentally voted it as a 2, and I feel terrible about it lol. So, know this much: In my heart, your song deserves a 5. =)
5/5
9/10

Gravey responds:

Wow, two other people on MSN and AIM also said this reminded them of the Bourne Identity soundtrack. I'm pretty amazed with the comparison because that is some top shelf music for sure. I'm just glad people seem to be enjoying it.

As for the accidental two, don't worry about it. But feel free to stop by the next couple days and five it to balance it out. ;-)

Thanks for the review bud.

-Gravey-

[A Piano's Testimony]

You crazy dog, you!

Beautiful, Gravey, congrats on the win in the NGADM man (not that there was really any competition, eh? *snicker snicker*)! So now, we've BOTH landed one on the #1 spot, but I like yours far better than mine lol. This track is so floaty, the melody is beautiful, the soft tabla-like drums provide a nice backbeat (wow, I'm tired, I can't think of their names right now...that's the only way to describe them), the strings are a nice touch with the execution of the piano. Dude, you're just an all-around good composer. No matter what happens in the NGADM, man, just know that your stuff really is among the best on this site! =)
5/5
10/10
Fav'd.

Gravey responds:

Now you are just being way to nice. ;-)

Thanks for the great review bud.

-Gravey-

[101 Degrees (Dubstep)]

Pretty good stuff

I like it, it kept me groovin'. However, I'd be hard-pressed to call this stuff dubstep; the drums, the structure of the bass, and the beat fit more with trance. That's not to say it ISN'T a good track, because it's very good lol. The bass was nice and deep, which I like a bunch, and the mix is excellent. It kept me interested the whole time, for sure. Keep em comin, I love this stuff!

[Colossus [Dubstep]]

Very, very nice

While the mastering could have been a little better (it didn't seem to encompass enough volume, space, aka there wasn't enough reverb at points), there is much to love here. You bass is nice and wubby, the drumwork is pretty good for it being so short, and the strings add this beautiful Middle-Eastern feel. This is in the realm of one of the most epic dub songs on the site. Good job!
9/10
5/5
Fav'd.

landscapers1 responds:

Thanks a lot! :)

[-Orr- 4 Brave Champions [FULL]]

Best sampling I've heard in a classical song on NG

Just excellent. And the song is quite original. The choir is just sickly epic; I don't know of anyone else on the site that can get their choir to sound like the opening to Age of Mythology or something like that lol (similar to LOTR, perhaps?). Everything is bright, fits in its place in the mix, plenty of suspense. I don't know what else to say. The song is very well done, I could definitely imagine this playing in front of me in a concert hall...or off of my iPod while playing Castle Crashers lol. Excellent job!
10/10
5/5
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DL'ed

[Doublecrossed [Dub/Preview]]

Not too bad. Requires more "Heavy," so to speak

Mos' definitely an interesting dub song, my friend. It reminded me of something Triage would write. The beginning is really ambient, which I love quite a bit. However, I was hoping for a MUCH heavier drop. In my opinion, you have to approach the dub drop like a metal breakdown: You build up all this suspense to it, and then you just hammer it with all this gut-wrenching energy that makes the crowd go wild. For examples, I'd listen to anything by The Bassist, and don't be afraid to check out August Burns Red, Asking Alexandria, or Between the Buried and Me for examples of the perfect breakdown. Pendulum has this absolutely BADASS dub breakdown in their new song "Salt in the Wounds" on their Myspace right now; THAT is the best example I can possibly give, because it blends the electronica elements with the metal elements in ways that made my brain explode (and probably will make your brain explode too). Ponder on it! But other than that, I love the tune; it's like Mario got ahold of an RPG and decided to let all hell break loose in the Mushroom Kingdom!
8/10
4/5