Grandvision's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Gather The Clans]

Strangely after 1:43 it remind me of The Lone Ranger a lot. It really has this almost western feel coupled with sci-fi. Not sure why. You were probably going for something else, but that's what I see. The mix is superb, everything sounds so clear but then again that's Spitfire and La Strings for you, amongst other high quality sample libraries.

LunyAlex responds:

> 5 year late response:

Thanks for the kind words. Sorry I didn't reply back then. Life kinda got in the way of things.

[Revelation]

So much reverb. Oh my goooooooooood. 10/10.

EvilRaccoon responds:

Yeah, there's way too much on this. In fact after this I've stopped using the plugin because it was muddying a lot of sound. :)

[Sorcerers Path - The Forest]

The fly SFX made me chuckle like a little child. Brilliantly mystic and serene sound.

SoundChris responds:

Thanks a lot Grandvision - glad you enjoyed it :D

[Knights of the Cross]

You are amazing. Your music has one thing that a lot of artists miss these days, soul. Emotion to carry throughout the music, melody, molding of never ending journeys into new worlds and limitless possibilities within constantly changing landscapes across nations and various cultures.

SoundChris responds:

Thanks a lot Grandvision. I am really glad you say that since as an aspiring film / gamescorer its very important for me to get the mood that causes emotional reactions in the listener. I always try to focus on telling a story with my music - i even start with some kind of storyline and try to imagine how the music has to feel in the scenario i see in my inner eye. Trying out as many styles and genres keeps the ear fresh and its really challenging to do stuff that isnt common since you have to dig quite deeply into the new field to get a feeling how things have to sound and what could be authentic (i know its not possible to be authentic in unknown styles but you can get quite near if you listen carefully to the details. Thanks for leavin your thoughts here. Highly apreciated :D

All the Best,
Chris

[Sorcerers Path - The Ice Tower]

Reminds me of the Mana Ridge OST in Dragon Nest and a bit of the Christmas Theme from Harry Potter and The Philosopher Stone. Great work over all. Very professional sound, very mystic but also enchanting.

SoundChris responds:

Thanks a lot for your review! I didnt know the mana ridge ost yet but i will definitely take a listen now :) Hm i think if you use celesta these days it always will sound tschajkowsky - nutcracker style or williams - potter style since these pieces just are the reference tracks of this instrument :D I am very glad you liked the sound / production. THats something i stil have to struggle a lot with. I hope i will get better soon once i started my audio engi studies.

Thanks for leaving your thoughts here and all the best!

[Sorcerers Path - Cale Unleashe]

Are you secretly Hans Zimmer on Newgrounds?

SoundChris responds:

Not really - or am i? Muhahaha ;D No its my first hybrid track i did for a game within a day and tried out some new vsti. But i think i wont regret the purchases :) Thanks a lot for all the kind reviews - they really made me happy. Right now i am composing hard on the limit to get everything done within my deadline (which today in 3 hours) so i will replie to your reviews tomorrow. Glad you like my stuff :D

All the best for you,
Chris

[Tree of Life]

Gorgeous.

etherealwinds responds:

Thank you Grandvision!!

[~SW~ Float]

Once the wet reverb stacked clap began it got my attention. This is a surprisingly simple peace but has many interesting undertones and atmosphere fluctuations, which fit really well. The foreground melodies, especially the harp feel out of place for some reason, I am not sure how to put this. The drums are perfect, since it reminds me of those old style rock songs with the very dry toms.

Overall a very atmospheric piece with very many layers to a slice of lemon cake, that zings and zaps across the tongue and leaves a citrus impression on you.(Hah)

SkyeWint responds:

It's funny, I actually never had thought that this piece would be as simple as it is, but I've been moving more toward simplicity in my music. I really like having a simple basis and then just diving straight into the depth barrel with sound design and atmosphere.

It's too bad you can't figure out how to put the reason why the melodies sound out of place. :< If you figure out why, do tell me! Learning more about what people like and don't like about my music helps me improve, after all.

[~SW~ Bells of Atlantis]

Definitely reminds me of Assassins Creed 2 soundtrack entitled "Tour of Venice" Especially the piano melodies. I Loved this. <3 +Adding you to my favorite artists list. Now to go back to all your previous submission and listen to them. :)

SkyeWint responds:

Oh hello there.

Glad you like it! I hope you'll find my previous submissions to your liking as well :)

[Ai No Inori]

Longer please!

etherealwinds responds:

I have a habit of making short songs :((