Neophyte-Ronin's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[HAMAISHA - Misery (demo)]

Far from what you used to do, except for those long intros (like from the Nightmare tracks), but hey, this is pretty solid for a demo. The end is a bit rough though. I never, ever imagined you were collaborating with a woman vocalist, because that takes it to a whole other level. It's very different.

I always enjoyed your work and wished you'd stick around consistently, because there are sparks in the back of my mind that said your tracks would make a video game soundtrack sing. Such is your skill. It's been like that for well over six years. Everyone around here should give props--you deserve them.

It's hard to say what else is going on in the intro. I really don't get what compels the man to suicide before the track starts up. That can be an issue, a glaring one at that, since the embedding is possibly too subtle. People will wonder what that is and try to fast-forward the track instead, if they listen to the track at all. It's a good opening track on the album, being so solid, or near the tail end. Either way, the intro needs more addressing than the song itself.

Oh, and don't get a supporting vocalist for this track. Maybe other tracks, but please make the endeavor to stand out amidst the rest of the modern scene and have someone who isn't screaming every other lyric. Overall, good job, cheers and beers and hope you have lots of children.

Demon-Slayer12 responds:

Thank you my friend, I enjoyed reading that!
These are the kind of reviews that I like. Open, and straight forward. I agree with you on the intro, thats why we tried writing the lyrics to explain why he did what he did. The background sounds needed to be brought forward more, but I wasn't the one who mixed it so I had no control over it lol.
And this is intended to be the intro of the album, it really sets the pace for what comes after.

And I agree with the screaming background vocals, I don't like doing that. I'd rather singing than someone screaming nowadays. And we have harmonies in other songs, one that is a dark lullaby which I think people will like, its very haunting.

I appreciate the constructive criticism, this will only make the final product that much better!
Cheers!

[Fade Into the Obscure]

Why hasn't anybody reviewed this? What are they, fucking retarded?

This is pretty slick. You should promote yourself before other hard-asses like Gorebastard and Bad-Man-Incorporated. Try Xenogenocide and Metaljonus. This isn't so bad if it's on par with guys like them. It's also melodramatic, bombastic, like a good hint of classical thunder inspired the progression.

Five Material. Download-Worthy too.

ElektrikWizrD responds:

Haha thanks man. I would but those dudes are super intimidating, hahahaha.

[B7 - Tomahawk]

You scalped the audience. In a good way.

Very reminiscent of Pantera and Groove Style, with a tendency to thrash very hard. No cowbells, thank God. Overall, it's one of those pieces where you picture a scene in your mind of constant brutality or a crazy action scene, like a fighter jet doing kamikaze on the lumbering giant robot heading towards the city center.

In other words, evocative of hardcore imagery. Very well done.

Burn7 responds:

Hey thanks dude! Hah, it's kinda funny... I never really considered Pantera one of my influences, but after listening to the song again with your review in mind it really does sound Pantera-like and very groove-metalish.

Thanks for your review! :D

[Waves of Oblivion (Magician)]

Outstanding (even after all these years)

I still got this song on my hard drive from the vgmix site. It still holds up to most of the newer arrangements and compositions on this site.

cyan11 responds:

Thanks! It's good to see that I still have some old fans here. How I wish vgmix would come back... ahh memories

[Lesser Man [MD2011]]

Song of the Fucking Year

Song of the fucking year.

Your voice is still improving while you're wrecking a genre. Good.

Kor-Rune responds:

Thanks man! I'm happy you enjoy this shit lol

[This is Groove Metal]

Hi, Welcome Back

Stick around. Your newest evolution of sound is exactly what I'd expect out of an expert like you.

Demon-Slayer12 responds:

Thanks a lot man! I'm working with 2 new bands right now, so solo work will be scarce, but ya never know man! I'm looking forward to playing some gigs now finally, so there'll probably be some youtube videos soon haha!

[Wheel Chair Pimp]

Don't **** with Disabled People

This is another one of those slick productions that glorifies thug life... but with a twist. It's kind of funny, arrogant, and way out there. This is one of those songs that would do well in a Newgrounds Collab music video (takers, anybody?). It is also one of the few hip-hop/rap songs I consciously decided to download with little internal debate.

ExtraordinaryTerrest responds:

"This is another one of those slick productions that glorifies thug life... but with a twist. "

^^This is now my favorite quote. It is so hilariously accurate!

[Cafe in the Sky]

Why Isn't There a Review Here?

Kor-Rune has managed to improve his voice over the years when he first began singing, although I still miss the days when he did those dark progressive instrumentals with nerve-wracking solos and Hendrix-esque flair. Those often get overlooked, and he did revisions to practically all of them. However, his coolest strength is his preference not to become overwhelming with harshness and gathers a fluid expertise with acoustic numbers.

This is one of them. "Cafe in the Sky" is filled with a passionate aesthetic and otherworldly sound, although the singing could be a little more spirited. It does experiment with loud, high notes, which suggest that this is just a demonstration of where Kor-Rune wants to bring the final recording. The lyrics are wonderful, tinged with a bit of irreverent humor about the Robert Frost-inspired theme. The profanity can be replaced with something else and this could become a folk-rock song you hear on PNR radio stations specializing in jazz and folk. It's that good.

It's sick and sad that nobody has seen or heard this guy, but let's hope that some minor promoting and word-of-mouth can remedy that soon!

Kor-Rune responds:

Your reviews are artistic within themselves. Thanks, man! XD

[Class Project Movie Theme]

First Guess: CSI Lab Montage; Second: Dark Cinema

My guess: Crime Scene Investigation. You know, the scenes where they demonstrate/hammer-into-our-skulls the police procedural aspect of the episode. By that I mean they use the gadgets and special care needed to collect evidence from the crime scene or process them at the forensic laboratory. The music during these montages consists of a simple synth/R&B with an emphasis upon the beat and bass, like Drum'n'Bass without the excessively high tempo. Since we're going toward film cinema with the project, I would make film noir or dark cinematic crime drama as my second guess.

In itself, the theme is practical and polished enough for use in a Newgrounds submission, or even a professional film.

Father-of-Death responds:

crime scene investigation is right man!!! good job. I guess I did well then.

[V-Metaljonus]

Is That for VENDETTA?

Music Video based on the original serial/graphic novel. What do you think?

Metaljonus responds:

V means 5 am lol but I like the idea.