NekoMika's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Eric Freeman - See You Around]

Sounds wonderful

Well I think this was a cool and calmed down piece anyways. Makes me think of some cats at a party for the most part just purring and playing around with each other too. Nice piece.

The drums are nicely pleasing on this one. They just seem to have a mix of rock and techno put together to create a great combination. The guitar is also a nice touch, playing the notes it does to give a kind of cosmic feel and effect to it as well. The synth kind of feels sad as if you were really saying good bye to someone for awhile and would not seem them for awhile. The bass was soft and soothing here so that turned out well.

Overall, great composition, nice work.

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EricFreeman responds:

Thanks, I'm glad you like it so much! :D

[Battalion [M.T]]

Kingdom Hearts

Nice to see the influence is from Kingdom Hearts and it sounds a lot like something that came out of that game too. I think the only real thing missing here is the usual heavy use of xylophones to create a wonderful tune. This sounds a lot like what should play during the Lingering Sentiment and Terra-Xehanort, Xemnas battles in the games. Really sweet piece of work here, I like it a lot too!!

The xylophone is very light and sounds good here. The bass goes up and down really fast making it sound like the enemy is just running at you with their keyblade/swords/weapons of choice. The piano is also a nice touch here as it gives you a feeling of hope like you could hopefully defeat the heartless and nobodies. Would be funny if they used this piece in the new Kingdom Hearts game they are working on.

The drums sound dynamic and just keep a constant battle march theme at work right up to the cymbals as well. The violins and orchestra just make this a rather amazing piece of work.

Overall, incredible battle music, sounds great.

UltimaTricksta responds:

There aren't any xylophones in this piece, you're mistaking that for the high notes on the piano. I don't think this piece is strong enough for something like the Lingering Sentiment or Terranort battles...more like simple situational battles.

Thanks a great deal for your in-depth review, though~ Much appreciated.

[AsOceansDryAndMountainsFade]

Sounds great

Really love piece of work, nice work you did with this one too. Got to say, it has the brutal feel and everything else needed. Kind of reminds me of some of the modern rock bands too that do this style of metal. You rock, nice!!

The vocals sound great and I love the growls too. The guitar sounds very cool here and plays a nice rhythm to the ears. The bass line is sweet and jacked up too since it plays a heavy part of the song. The double bass on the drums is just epic too. Really nice piece of work here.

Overall, nice metal piece. \m/

[Pouring Rain]

Catchy

Well I found this to be rather catchy anyways. Has a really smooth beat going on as the tune moves along. Like what you did on this piece. Kind of makes me think of Pokemon Colosseum. Really nice piece.

The piano is great and love when it does those little speed ups too. The bass line is rather simple and calming. The saxophone is pretty cool actually, love how it does some complex note plays as well. This is just a really nice and simple piece. The drums make it complete too, nice work.

Overall, good and catchy jazz piece.

stormalot responds:

Much appreciated man! Catchiness is exactly what I was going for here actually so Im really glad you think so man!

[Optimus Prime VS Megatron!]

Good work

Like how you alternate the voices a lot. Funny how instead of killing each other they play Rock, Paper, Scissors, shoot. Hilarious. The music in the back was funny and fitting too. Nice voices though, humorous piece anyways.

[Halindir - The Pixel Castle]

Nice castle beat

Well it seems to sound like a very nice castle piece anyways. Does give you a vision of castles too as well. Kind of makes me think one is playing a platform game where they play as the princess seeking to leave the castle once and for all so they no longer have to be bored or annoyed by being kidnapped a lot. Very nice loop.

The synth piano sounds calm and serene here as if just encouraging you to escape that castle you once called home. The bass line seems to be two notes bouncing back and forth with each other too. The drum part is very simple and nice.

Overall, good piece.

Halindir responds:

Thank you very much SCTE3 for you rather awesome review.

I am sorry for the very very late reply. How I managed to miss your comment is beyond me :C

[TL - Hollow Echoes [Ambient]]

Empty hearts

Kind of feels and sounds like a love song of sorts where someone who felt so empty wonders who they are. They search the city for answers only to find nothing at all. Soon a hand extends to them, they have no idea who the girl is but she wants to be his friend. He gets up and goes with her, she invites him to her house and tries to be nice to him yet he acts skittish because no one has been nice to him in a long time. Maybe his life will turn around for once.

The synth here sounds like bliss as I hear two of them. One of them is playing some long ambient notes while a second one plays a beat that makes you feel pretty happy and great at the same time too. Really liking that a lot. The piano is also a rather pleasant piece to listen to here.

The bass line is solid and helps you feel relaxed for the most part as it sort of takes your mind on a little journey of sorts. The drums also sound quite great and really swell on the ears too. Love the drum beat.

Overall, very nice piece of work, glad to see it turned out great.

TeHLoY responds:

Thanks! I love your visualization.

Hmm.. don't remember putting a bassline there.

[Mario Bros 3 - Bowser Banzai]

Nice work

Gives a weird feel to it like were back in the dark ages all over again trying to fight a giant shelled beast called Bowser, his siblings, and army of koopas and goombas that come after you for no reason. Sadly they all get crushed under Mario and Luigi's feet all the time.

The drums give a very soft and casual padded feel to the mix as the song continues on to play a wonderful beat to enjoy. The synth gives a very dark feel to the mix as if this may just be your last battle even though Bowser will always kidnap Peach. I wonder if he ever gets tired of kidnapping her only to lose her?

The bass line is subtle and wonderful on the ears. I like them quite a bit. Love all the funky beats going on too.

Overall, awesome cover beat.

[SMW - Bonus Theme (Remix)]

Rave it

Well I must say this is a rather catchy and fun remix of the original piece anyways. Those levels were always fun but unless you forced yourself to run out of time you could never repeat those levels sadly. Remember forcing myself to die so I could gather a large amount of lives here early in the game.

The synth sounds overly happy and quite impressive as well, really like how it maintains an upbeat atmosphere the whole time too. The bass is also good here and along with the drums it makes the beat whole and rather amazingly fun to listen to as well.

Overall, fun times, wonderful cover.

[Super Mario Kart: Mario Race]

Good times

Reminds me of how much fun I had playing that game until I tried the 150cc cups since there was only two characters that were even good enough to use on those since everyone else suddenly picked up speed extremely quick and suddenly. Still a wonderful cover though, really like how this one turned out in the end.

The trumpets are fun to listen to as they bring the song to life and let it just fall away at the end too. The bass is incredibly funky and maintains an old school retro feeling to it that makes you feel great. The drums are also good too. I think I also hear a very light wind effect in the background at some parts too.

Overall, awesome cover.