LucidShadowDreamer's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Echoes of the Fallen]

The intro, interlude and outro (aka, the harp) of this reminds me of Sanctuary by Step, and I've always loved the atmosphere of that piece.

I think the mix in this piece is really pleasant, and warm. I really enjoy the choice of instruments; I feel like I've never heard you work with many of these before. You know I love compositions with some richness to them, and you've certainly accomplished that here. You've also managed to capture a somewhat Nordic feeling (perhaps your trip helped with that!), which feels very close to home for me. All of these reasons are why I chose to favourite this track!

If there's one thing that I would critique a bit is that there's something with the vocals that doesn't work perfectly for me, although I find exactly what that is quite hard to pinpoint. I don't know if it's just something with the samples, or maybe it's because of the aforementioned "Nordic" style, whereas the vocals are of a slightly different style (although I don't think it is that; I tend to like blending styles and experimenting). Maybe they sound a bit too rough to me in some way?

Either way, don't worry about it; it's a really small thing, and would immediately be remedied had you used a dedicated singer.

Fantastic work!

Everratic responds:

Thanks for the review! Maybe Jordi can provide vocals next time :)

[AIM - A Skilled Warrior]

This is super cool! Great job combining orchestral elements with electric guitar. This is going in my favs ;)

[Beware - AIM]

This is really fun! Not only is it really catchy, but it fits the artwork perfectly. It naturally reminds me a bit of Elfman's work in Nightmare Before Christmas. I'm pretty sure if Steampianist and ZipZipper had a baby, this is what it would sound like. Wait, does that make you...

Nevermind. Either way, know that I thoroughly enjoyed this! :'D

[AIM - Lowlands Scrapyard]

I like that you bravely interpreted the art in your own way instead of doing something very expected! It's also a fun song in and of its on right :D
Good luck ^____^

Everratic responds:

I'm glad you appreciate this direction. Thank you ^_^

[Sehnsucht]

I love the combination of styles/sounds in this piece. Reading the description, I think you managed to convey your feelings well (lovely and fitting title, btw). I wish 2022, despite the continuing chaos and uncertain future, will bring you lots of joy and meaning.

P.S. I love that this loops so well! Shame about the NG player, but I downloaded the piece so that I can listen to it on Winamp for however long I want to :3

Phonometrologist responds:

It's really good to see you. I miss our friendship and it's my fault. Time has been quite elusive for me this year, and I regrettably have not been keeping up with the people that mean the most to me here. Your presence reminds me of that so thank you. As for 2022, I hope it likewise becomes as meaningful for you as I find it does for me. Let chaos only be confined in one's mind so it can be brought to order. What happens externally shall not affect it.

[<{quan.tum.super.pos.ti.tion}>]

I love the weirdness of this :D!
Just a really chill track to listen to.

SkyeWint responds:

Heeeey! Yeah, it was super super fun. Heavily inspired by an even *weirder* album by Yayayi, which actively sounds like it's from another dimension or something. Crazy vibes.

I'm glad you like it too! If it's chill for ya, that's good enough for me! ^____^

[Pisces]

I feel targeted, being Pisces and all! Thankfully, this hit the target just right <3

ChronoNomad responds:

I actually had no idea! lol I feel like the track has a really chill, water sign kinda vibe.

I'm actually a Taurus, though I'm even more fond of my Chinese Zodiac sign, the Fire Dragon, as evidenced on my profile page. :3

As always, it's a real pleasure to receive such a nice comment from you, Alex. Thanks! <3

[Burnout]

#Canrelate

I love the chaotic elements.
Great song!

larrynachos responds:

Thanks! Yeah adulthood is tough stuff lol. Hope you're doing well LSD! Thanks for stopping by <3

[Rite of the Woods - NGADM ROUND 3 (2021)]

I love this <3

[Mistakes]

It's nice to hear a new song from you!! It's a very good one too ^___ ^
I love the change around 1:15 :)

PapoFuradoPA responds:

Hey! I'm happy to read that, i love your work too. And i have good news, in december i'm gonna release a new EP. 6 new song's. I hope you enjoy those too! See you!