NekoMika's audio Reviews on Newgrounds (2024)

2011-04-27 19:07:20

Another remake

Wow, a second bike chase remake in the same day? AWESOME!! This version is also cool and I like how it brings the metal aspect to it. Gives off the feel as if you have no choice but to bike until you escape which he eventually does anyways. This is a great metal mix. Loving the guitars here.

The guitars are lively here and give off a feel of desperation as you ride the motorcycle to freedom. The drums are very incredible and rapid here. Lots of kicks going on and I seem to enjoy it well. The bass line was simple and barely audible but cool I suppose.

I will say that overall this ia great remix and tribute to an excellent game. Good job.

2011-04-27 17:46:42

Interesting

This could certainly make for an interesting level beat actually. Maybe a creepy castle or really long dungeon level that changes a bit over time. This piece was very long but I found it to be rather calming as well which seems to be a good goal to have mind with some game level tunes, you don't want the player to always feel rushed, sometimes you want them relaxed so they can feel easy until they reach the end or area boss.

The synths here were very calming and I enjoyed how they kind of just took you on a trip through the caves of a game as you explore and search for answers or a villain/hero. The drums were very simple and brought bliss to the listener and helped them feel calm as well. The minor and yet long ambient notes i hear from time to time also make you feel good.

Overall, relaxing 8-bit tune.

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2011-04-27 16:42:10

Good times

I remember the motorcycle event well. The tune kind of makes you enter panic mode a bit strangely until you get used to it. I had to retry it a few times to finally get past it. It was a fun part to kick off the midpoint of the first disc when you finally leave Midgar which you come back to near the end of the game.

The piano here was very nicely worked out and I enjoyed it a lot too. The synth provides the main piece since they both play a separate piece of the whole tune in sync. The drums sound good, like how they roll out as triplets as well which is great.

Overall, good times, good remix.

2011-04-27 16:38:53

Popular eh?

Wow is that quite loud dude. At least the start was and then most of the main beat with the dubstep sounds were very loud. Could have put up a slight warning that the listener should turn down the volume to avoid damaging their ears here. Aside from that you did produce a well done beat anyways.

The synth sounds very light and enjoyed when the wahwah effect came into play on it. The second synth continues on the same beat uninterrupted or tampered with. The dubstep sounds kind of make me think of Mega Man here.

The drums sound excellent and somewhat like what I could play on a drum set. There is no bass in this beat I see. I guess that is cool anyways.

Overall, good but loud.

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2011-04-26 20:57:02

Sounds tense yet subtle

The piano going back and forth at the start then lead up with a slick beat is actually pretty nice this time around. I seem to have enjoyed this beat. Sounds like something I would listen to in Portal while I go farther in to try to fight Wheatley once again when he goes powermad all of a sudden with rage.

The drums lay down some awesome coordination and sound quite amazing here which turns out to be working nicely in your favor here so good work. The bass is ultra heavy but completely awesome with how it carries out a message of being happy. The synth and ambient tone of it all makes you feel great and I seem to enjoy that as well.

Overall, you seem to have done a good remake/remix of a good song from a game I have never played. I heave heard of it though.

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2011-04-26 19:56:05

Awesome smack

Well you succeeded in making a glitchy hip hop beat featuring those awesome little ponies from that great show here. Really enjoy how hoppy the drums sound here. They just hope around a lot during the main beat. Like how you transition between the three styles. I hear Fluttershy, Rainbow Dash, I really loved how the Pinkie Pie voice got ultra cool and glitchy. Kind of made me want a cupcake, I just enjoy her lighthearted and funny good nature. Kind of makes everyone else feel better. :D

The bass and drums sounded excellent here and I enjoyed them. The drums get hoppy and they just stay awesoem the whole time. Enjoy the long ambient 8-bit notes that play here as well. Like how towards the end the drums and Pinkie get truly fast and glitchy and then "Woah", sounds like one of the ponies had an org*sm or something, heh.

Overall, very creative beat, nice work!!

2011-04-26 19:51:44

Nice beat

Although if you ever redid this I would recommend raising Rainbow's voice since I can barely make out what she is saying. However I think you could also raise the overall beat of the whole song and turn it up a bit. I am sure it turned out great when you worked on it but if you redo it turn up the decibel level so it sounds a lot better.

The drums are cool. I can barely make out Fluttershy screaming in naive fear. Also Rainbow going "hahahahahahahahawwawawawawa" sounds cool I guess. What is he saying at the start anyways since he also says it during the main part as well. The bass line like and synth sound great here. Like the hardcore breakdown.

Overall, pretty good and loops well.

2011-04-26 19:46:50

Nicely done remix

Haha, I actually enjoyed this. I decided to look up the game corner theme since I suddenly got the tune into my head. However I have not played Gold or Heartgold in a very good long while but the Game Corner beat always managed to make me relax a bit. The games there were good time wasters as well which was cool.

The drum rhythm here is quite good and flows with good circulation and everything else as well. I like how you kind of made it more modern feeling without taking away the feel of the original as well. The guitar sounds awesome here, enjoyed how at some parts it sounded kind of like a breakdown and solo. Great bass line here.

Overall, awesome remake, great memories!! Excellent loop.

2011-04-26 18:50:56

Great remix

This is a very good classical styled remix of the original song that did start it all. Actually prefer the original instead of the constantly newer and more modern remixes of it. They just don't capture the feel any more you know.

The piano and violins here make it sound completely good and eerie at the same time. The way it just goes slow and gives you a feeling of impending doom as you come closer to Bowser. You see flames coming at you halfway through the 8-4 castle. Will you win?

Overall, liked this.

2011-04-26 17:00:07

Seems good

The only bad thing is the guitar at the start sounded a bit sloppy sadly. Then when it kicks to the main beat with the vocals and such it sounds a lot better actually. The guitar kind of reminds me of Silent Hill 2 as well which is cool anyways. The way the song plays itself seems to be nice. Really liked the lyrics, kind of describes life on the road as a band holds concerts as they go from place to place.

The drums sound good and slightly reminds me of Everlong by the Foo Fighters as well which is pretty cool anyways. The bass line seems to be smooth and plays along nicely. The vocals give off a great feeling as if you put your soul into this. The way the song goes overall seems to go out smoothly here except for some parts where both the guitar and bass seem a bit off beat but it is not very noticeable at all.

Overall, very good fanboy song. Congrats on this being your band's second song!!

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