TheNormalMusic's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[blue breaks white]

Awesome, just awesome, I don't even know what to say...
Actually there's one tiny thing: these knocks that appear at 1;52 and 3;50 are kinda annoying to me, but that could be just me.
But seriously, great job, definitely underrated :>

4CYS responds:

I added them to blend the middle drop more into the style of the track, but maybe should have refined it more... THANKS FOR LISTENING THOUGH I REALLY APPRECIATE IT HEART

[I Just Adore You!]

Man, it's the most minecraft-ish song I've ever heard! Not only the instruments are good, but also this background movement.
But it really needs more variety; some evolving, chord progression change would really help it. Also the bass kinda breaks the vibe since it's too complex.
But even with these downsides I can see a lot potential, so keep it up!

RaineEera responds:

Oh thank you so so much for leaving your thoughts!!
A lot of the sound design is generative and randomized, so subtle shifts here and there each export, making it feel alive and breathing. This was meant to be just a demo-ish song that is simply loop based - so no progression really - but I love it so much that I wanna take that advice you gave and give it some good TLC! Addition by subtraction arrangement would be a good start, as well as doing a quieter B section. The bass I personally love, but I'll see if I come back to it and need to tame it down a bit. It has that mathy feel that I love!
Thank you so much! Again, I really do appreciate it a lot, and have a wonderful day ^^

[Mikaiah - Protocol]

Nice one! I really like Furnace's "chiptuniness" :D
Although I'm not used to it's UI...
There's a lot of energy and variety in the lead, not even mentioning the bass. It really reminds me of "Parallel Processing" album

Mikaiah responds:

Omg thank you so much! I really appreciate those words! <3

[Loonies & Twoonies]

"Breakbeat Paradise Sample - House 'n Trance Vocals 01" Spotted out!
I love how there's so much Waterflame-ish energy in it, especially in drums.
That's all, folks!

Hyenaedon responds:

reppin the classic samples hehe

[Love Once Lost in a Dream]

Well done... I really like the first part of the song; it's really soft and climatic and these untypical chord progressions add even more flavor. The second part though gets more dynamic, which makes some nice contrast between those parts. All that harmonic stuff makes so much sense, that even I wish I could make it this well... And the most important thing: "real" instruments are greatly mixed unlike mine ;v;
This track is definitely going to be a hard opponent to me.
Once again, great job and good luck!

CloakedSoup responds:

Thanks a ton! I enjoyed your track as well, and loved your ability to mix in electronic elements. Regardless of the outcome, this competition always pulls together great and talented musicians!

[Sicra - Orbital [NGUAC]]

Woah, it really feels like rocket powered carousel... I really adore originality and sound design of this piece.
You'll definitely score high in the finals, good luck!

SicraMusic responds:

Glad you liked it! This was actually my fourth attempt at making a song, I knew I wanted something experimental but I just couldn't get anything to sound right for two days straight. I feared that I won't be able to submit anything, then this weird drop idea happened and everything else came naturally after that.

[May It Remain Untouched - [NGMT '24 WINNER PHASE 1]]

Amazing work, to be honest there's nothing wrong about it. Great choice of instruments and SFX, mastering / mixing is done perfectly. Best cinematic track I've ever found on Newgrounds so far.
Keep it up !

carboluka responds:

That's quite the achievement, thank you!

[Space Ride]

That sounds awesome! It's almost as good, as some chiptune artists' tracks like Danimal Cannon or Shiroboon. I only think that sometimes the melody is a bit too repetitive, but it also gives an interesting vibe to it. You definitely deserve to be scouted.

LunitaCL responds:

Thank you. I also think the melody is too repetitive, I'm not entirely proud of this piece, it's one of the few where I used the same chords for most of the track.

[Crustaceans (animate this pls)]

Woah, that one goes... moist
I could animate this, but I think I am too bad in animating
...and I make music...

Jenital responds:

Still glad to hear you liked it!