X3LL3N's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[PRGX - Ilusions]

The guy below is right, it only needs some glitchy vocal chops to enhance it further in my opinion :)

[The Cyber Grind (ULTRAKILL Soundtrack)]

I had no idea this was on Newgrounds :O

[AIM23 - Kubarium]

This feels pretty nostalgic for some reason :)

Dynamic0 responds:

Thanks

[AIM - Environments 2D]

AIM 2023 Judge Review

Having just heard a nother jazzy submission just before, I was kinda afraid this would feel underwhelming when listening to the beginning, but thankfully it picked up when all the different elements started being introduced.

This is surprisingly viby and definitely fit the art well.

Good job !

[AIM - sweetheart]

AIM 2023 Judge Review

I like how jazzy and chill it feels, I think the drums pumping also complement the instrumentation well.

The bells and crystal arps were also pretty good additions to add some a lot more emotion to the song (though to be honest, there's a lot of little thingies here and there that really contribute to the whole aesthetic / vibe.

I wasn't expecting to like this as much as I did, but I'm left wanting more. There should have been a cool little outro to finish the song, but it's still fine as it is.

Loved it !

[AIM - The Child of the Moon]

AIM 2023 Judge Review

I really like your submission. I loved the direction you took with it, but sadly I don't think the melodic dubstep style fits the illustration (so I have to deduct some points).

Except for that, it's a super solid song that I really like. Very well produced and has cool melodies and instruments.

Honestly, I think you'd have done much better if you submitted this to NGADM or NGUAC, but with that said, I wish you luck ^^

[Facing the Storm (AIM2023)]

AIM 2023 Judge Review

That's some pretty sinister song you've got there my guy, but hey, it fits the theme :)
I like how you have that sort of nasty / grainy distortion, it makes it uncanny in a good way.

The instruments complement each other very well too, they bring a lot to the ambience.

I'm sure you're gonna do super well in this year's AIM, good luck ^^

Arponax responds:

Thank you my brotha, we'll see :D

[AIM 2023 - a glimpse]

AIM 2023 Judge Review

I liked that intro quite a bit, kinda saw it as a "chill morning" if that makes sense. While I also liked the guitar stuff, I'm not sure it fits the best with the illustration though.
I'd say it needs more work, especially on those empty transitions.

Solid idea nonetheless !

[AIM - Windmills]

AIM 2023 Judge Mini-Review

While not the best in terms of production, I think you really nailed the theme and emotions. It associates very well with the illustration you picked.

Also, I think that melody just encapsulates the vibe really well, and it being repetitive almost feels like the passing of time.

Solid job !

P.S. Correct me if I'm wrong, but I'm pretty sure I judged your submission on last year's NGADM :)

ChordsInMotion responds:

Thanks for the awesome mini-review! Appreciate your feedback :)

Also, Quarl reviewed my entries last year as a judge :P
EDIT: Just realized you were talking about NGADM. Now I'm not sure so I'll take your word for it lol