JimmyTheCaterpillar's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[River Flow]

i feel like the song is a little short for the second chorus to feel earned, but the vocals are endearing and the instrumentation was uplifting!

feels like a very kind work, which i will always embrace!

[Crows Nest]

this is very cool to listen to. the commitment to finding melody in unique constraints is admirable and beautiful. the enthusiasm you have in not only finding these sequences but pulling them out of the ground all the way, finding a sense of progression as well, is the kind of thing that makes an artist. i am really enjoying these efforts!

[Flood Warning]

hype shit. i wish i had more to properly say beyond that i was engaged throughout the entire runtime and that you gave me a lot to think about in my own creative process with this song -- so thank you! i will eagerly check out your future/other work :)

MandrakeGuy responds:

thank you so much!

[Techno-Dancing Beauty]

damn you just know how 2 compose mallets huh

this is fun & i have no real notes other than those two

RIP WIP >: i've been there before

[Running Out of Time]

the clock ticking immediately sets thematic elements. cinematic is definitely the genre.

i love the skipping journey the piano takes on the lower octaves, i love the burst of energy in the piece, and the way it peels back to the strings and the piano and than smashes back on again -- it's all very inspired yeahyeah! i do find myself wondering where the clock went ;; not that i want it pervading the whole track, but its complete omission is a little curious.

I really really love the parts the bells play at the end of this; really good implementation of what can be a clumsy instrument.

right on!

Latadenata responds:

Thank you for all your comments, you are so good at giving feedback that It made me want to hear my own songs again XD

Thank you!

[Leaving This Place]

the subtle speed increase gets the adrenaline going earlyyy

the thick and deliberate pads keep the reins on and the punchy snare does so much work in these constraints!! i really like what is happening

the hats and the synth continue to add tension and it's hype. the additions become a bit predictable without too much change in the melody to offset, though you capture the *exact* energy you want -- under no uncertain terms!

the hopscotchy bit at 1:21 does a lot for giving listener interest, it's like a break-dance section lol! I love the way it snaps back into a head nodding drone, like waving back and forth.

It echoes out, and out, and then sharply out and this song was a trip!
I liked it! thank you for sharing :)

[Kaiju Green]

soundscape work is priceless thank you, this shit is fucked up!!!! piano goin like its the last thing 2 ever see mothra alive

[Blood Ritual]

this goes nuts! i really the groaning that becomes chorus that becomes groaning again. so cool

anthonyragus responds:

Thanks Jimmy!

[When we were Awake]

i tragically think the brass is a little too fat in conjunction with the rest of the piece, though the rest of the instrumentation is very gelled.

and then when the shift at 2:30 happens and the pad finishes off with a scream, there's this tension that comes from awakening from a dream, like the listener is being thrust into wonders and car rides to beautiful places and it's kind of horrifying in the exciting way that life is. I love the pitched up pad that replaces the brass here, i love how it goes off the rails for a final 8 or so notes that go up an octave and yet still feels very controlled. the full stop here does feel harshly abrupt on my ear, for better or for worse.

that said, i love this subdued and bare beginning to this outro and we return to the original instrument and it fits super well in here for sure, maybe still a little loud in the mix.

the ending made me smile --

idk Pondererer i originally reviewed a song to return the favor for you reviewing mine but tbh i think i just really like the work and the vibes you're bringing into the world <3 so thank you, i'm sincerely enjoying these!

Pondererer responds:

Dude you don’t know how much I appreciate these man. Thanks so much ❤️. Have a good day boss :)

[1,000 Tables Displayed in a Line]

very liminal, but in a soft and comforting way.

i love the flute // i love the flute that wants nothing other than to sing a little tune when the mood strikes it, regardless of what the rest of the song wants to do.

i feel like the ending is a bit cut-off, but other than that, this is hype :)

Pondererer responds:

Yo thanks for this one too lol