shouGawa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[-Gunslinger-]

Departure is right! Right into the old west ;) This is a song I can crawl right into and happily bump along for the ride! The whistling gives just the right effect for a definite culture shift. I can feel that sand getting into the cracks and crevices and beginning to fill the toes of my boots. There's a wistful air to the song too. A lonely cowboy under the big western sky filled with stars...

ChronoNomad responds:

You know it, li'l darlin'! *tips hat* Thank you kindly for another fine review.

I'm really glad that you enjoy the classic old west vibe! It is a very fun ride, heading right on out into the desert, riding off solemnly into the sunset. There's always something a bit wistful when it comes to the romantic notion of being a cowboy in the untamed west, I think. Can you imagine how big and bright that star-filled expanse of sky would seem in comparison to our world of big cities, tall buildings, and deluge of electric lights? Why, that thought alone gives me wistful pangs for such a beautiful, untainted land.

[Wind Requiem]

This is superbly gorgeous, ChronoNomad! I feel touched by the wind and waves just listening. I simply adore the ambient nature of this song! And those drums are so soothing! I feel part of this land and seascape. Thank you!

ChronoNomad responds:

Why thank you, shoKawa! To feel embraced by the wind and waves is precisely my intent. It does have a very relaxing and calm sort of ambient quality, does it not? Glad that you enjoy the drums as well, though my early mixing and mastering skills left a bit to be desired when it comes to the overall clarity, I think. Yet somehow the message still manages to come across if it can make you feel such things. I am content and you are quite welcome.

[All Roads Lead Nowhere]

Again your loop is beautifully seamless! I do hear some strain of hope in this endless knot of existence. Stress and despair may be companions of the time but something pricks at the heart like the musician plucking at the piano strings. That is not all there is... You've created a lovely setting to shine that glimmer of hope. Life continues! hard as it may be. It's Life! and be damned if we're going to give it up! This song brings other stories to mind Book of Eli being one of them.
The strings could get tiring and sometimes seem to but then the burden of their constant work is lifted by another part of the song and I'm able to go on listening. Excellent job in capturing this in music! It's not a huge cinematic piece but it is no less full and the depth is continual. You've packed a lot in to that 1 minute and 29 seconds.

ChronoNomad responds:

I thank you very much for your review, shoKawa! There is indeed some semblance of hope to be found, even in such a weary and thin existence. I suppose that if my music does possess a theme at its core, it would indeed be hope. Art imitates life after all, and I have never been bereft of that thread of hope...even through the darkest and most trying of times.

Book of Eli is another fantastic example of this type of media offering! It has become a rather classic theme, though there are many different takes on it. It also brings to mind the Mad Max films with their dusty, technologically challenged and ultra violent post-apocalyptic environment. So much inspiration to draw from...

It is true that the strings carry on throughout the entire loop, but I was hoping that the variation around them would serve to compensate for their somewhat repetitive nature. Actually, I find that being able to wrap a really good piece of music around a nearly unchangeable central motif is a real challenge as a musician. I like to do so every once in a while and see how well it is received. I am glad to hear that the other sections work in concert to carry the burden of the strings and help keep things interesting. I count that a success!

Big and cinematic this is not, but it is a very pleasant loop for a nice relaxing listen, I believe. Simple and background-like, which is just fine since life really does deserve its own soundtrack. I can very easily imagine myself out walking with this filtering into my ears, letting my wandering feet get away from me and not really minding if I get a bit lost in the process.

[-Rainbow dot- Dots OST]

Rainbow is right! Such a bright and happy song! It made me smile and lifted my spirits :D Thanks for sharing!

[Star Wars Cantina Song Cover]

A good four thumbs up! I'm enjoying listening to this spectacular and nostalgic loop! :D

larrynachos responds:

I'm glad you liked it! I had a blast making it :)

[Unsung Hero]

This is a beautiful song! Straight forward lovely :)

bassfiddlejones responds:

Well thanks! :)

[Take-off]

I believe I've fallen for this song. Super kawaii !!!! If I could give a song a hug this would be the one :D I adore all of it. I can set it on loop and *sigh* be supremely content.

Mawnz responds:

Haha thank you :D That's such a nice review n_n Glad you liked it!

[Beat But Breathing]

I really enjoy how you go up and back between the heavy guitar and the light melodic, almost space driven (made me think of Doctor Who's earlier themes) bits. Very satisfying! I was worried this was going to feel too long but you put enough variation in that it kept me interested for the duration :)

Metallica1136 responds:

Tnat's exactly what I wanted to do! Something melodic, heavy, and atmospheric. I'm glad you noticed that as well :) Thanks for the review! I originally wanted to keep it under 5 mins, but it can be hard to when you're feeling creative, haha

[Sidestep]

I really like the ideas in this piece. The beginning builds nice and slow...one thought on another. Seems like a second day starts at 2:10 picking up some of the same thoughts with a nice easy morning. Excellent build from 3:00 on to that breaking point at 3:18! I really like all the new thoughts after the breaking point. :) Some great stuff going on in there.

AeronMusic responds:

Thanks a lot!
Yeah well, 2:10 was just copied from the intro because I had no other idea on how to continue this song. The second drop was made before the intro (and 2:10-3:17) and I didn't want to exclude this drop. I wanted to maintain the pace/feeling in this song by not making some silly part after the first drop. Luckily, I removed that silly part. And boom, my track was finished. :]

[After Rain]

Adding this track to my peace playlist. Even though there is a sadness that runs through it, the song evokes a spirit of peace as it emulates the rain falling drop by drop into pools of itself. Thank you for sharing such a lovely creation.