Echnaret's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Commercial Reel]

Not bad, it's a good start. My biggest critique is that your voice lacks enthusiasm. It didn't sound to me like you were particularly thrilled to be recording this. I'm not saying you weren't, it just didn't sound particularly inspiring to me.

[Flutterman]

Nice

There were a few times where it seemed like the voices weren't quite lining up with the music. The female voice also seemed a little subdued. It may have been a character choice, but I'd be interested to hear her sing out with a fuller voice.

Overall, it sounds really good. You don't hear a lot of vocals here in the Audio Portal, so kudos on that. Keep up the good work!

[[A.E] A Little Secret]

Great Atmosphere

I really like the different layers you created in this piece. They blend well, but still exist in their own separate spaces. I think the rain and the poem go great with everything else.

[humdrum (kassich)]

Not bad

It took a while to get where it was going, but I enjoyed it when it picked up around 1:20. Before that, it seemed a bit dull. Not being very familiar with this genre of music, my best advice would be to try to find a way to put the build up/excitement from later in the piece into the intro. Otherwise, others may listen to a few seconds of the song, decide it's not much, and move on (though, I suppose whether you care about those people is your decision).

Sorry for the vague review. I hope you were able to get something out of it.

Kassich responds:

Good point, i need to hook the listeners earlier... gotta remember that! Thanks for listening all the way through, and also for the advice!

[Love is like an ocean]

Sounds good

My main comment is to turn the piano down a bit when you're recording it. It sounds like it was recorded at too high a level, and thus the quality is a bit off. Other than that, everything else sounds pretty good.

lantaren responds:

That's a good review, considering that the piano is from the nexus VST xD but I can play it on a real piano too, I just have no rythem.

and thatnks :D

[A Book like this (cover)]

Pretty good

Not quite my music style, but it sounds really good. I like your voice. I wish there were more singers like you on Newgrounds. :-)

RedButcheress responds:

Thanks Echnaret, I hope to put some more stuff up soon, hopefully my own stuff too... just fighting with my computer :(

[Johnny Guitar (Cover)]

Cool sound

It sounds like there's a little clipping going on somewhere during your louder vocal parts.

Other than that, I really like the sound you've created here. It reminds me of an old radio, or sound pushed through a telephone. I imagine an old-fashioned detective sitting in a chair, listening to the radio. He sighs as the music plays, and takes a swig of something strong and alcoholic. He sighs again, gets up, and walks outside. The music fades from the telephone-esq sound to something more natural, as he walks down the street to the detective agency.

Now, If only I could animate...

[Curse of the Sea Shanty V2]

Nice

You have a nice, catchy tune here. The drums are a bit much towards the end. However, it still seems like I'm able to make out all of the instruments.

Overall, great job!

HarrisonGT responds:

Thanks man! I forgot to mention on this version that it is a remix, so I can't take all of the credit :P

[Halo Party Commercial Spo]

Pretty good

The dialog was a little slow for my taste, but overall it sounded good.

DruoxtheShredder responds:

the pauses were for animated parts, you'll see when it's animated.