Solacitude's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[There's a Wind in the Allée of Memories]

May you live a long and happy life together!
Beautiful piece, very interesting modulations throughout.
I love music that evokes efficiently feelings and ideas, and this one doesn't fail!
I get a sense of joy, fulfillment, bursts of positive emotions, accompanied by a tiny bit of incertitude, but a strong sense of resolve. You are both very talented!

LucidShadowDreamer responds:

Thank you for the well wishes, and for the encouraging words!
I'm happy too see you're able to interpret the feelings of the composition well ^____^

I must say, I've heard some of your music, and it's fantastic!!! I'm sure you'll see some reviews from me sooner or later ;)

Also, we'll see if you make it into the NGADM... If you do, and I happen to make it to further rounds, I'll have to work hard on trying to beat you :O!!! Good luck :)

[The Distant Horizon]

Such a beautiful piece! We can feel the nostalgia of leaving the land of their childhood, transforming into a series of life changing discoveries. Ending in a somewhat mysterious maybe dark place, open for the next chapter. Very nice production, immersive, not too much distraction so it would sure fit very well as background in many adventure type scenery without stealing the show but by adding to it a lot. I really like episodic compositions that bring us on a less predictable path. Sound quality is good, I like the choice of instruments, composition, vibe and mix. Musicality and immersivity achieved! Hats off, very well done!

HollandAlbright responds:

Thank you for such a thoughtful comment! I really want to score for animated film, so I often think of stories or scenes as I write. I love what you described here about a character leaving their childhood home- it's exciting, but hard to leave what's familiar or comfortable- a coming of age kind of thing. Thank you again! :)

[Netero's Theme]

Good choice of instrument, clean mix, great production quality, I like this evolving theme, it fits quite perfectly for its purpose. Great piece of art altogether with the illustration, the text and music. It requires talent and skill to achieve an immersive experience like what you did here, well done!

Everratic responds:

I'm glad you enjoyed it! I really enjoy your work as well!

[New Perspective]

Is it some 15/8 time signature? I've got an idea recorded somewhere that sounds very close to this rhythmic pattern but in 5/4 😊 Love it and the chord progression. Simple and efficient

OVERSCORE responds:

This is just common time, but I would be very interested to hear your 5/4 similar recording. Glad you enjoyed the simplicity!

[not here]

When simplicity and musicality meet. Lovely piece, calm, meditative, melancholic, introspective, kind of sound I'm looking for when I just want to close my eyes and disconnect.

[Opposites Attract]

Very nice! You got a very interesting groove out of this weird time signature! It's truly challenging to achieve musicality with such an odd timing, and you managed to do it!

I approve your message, it's easier said than done, the brain is not wired to compose like this 😂
Have you tried playing keyboard and stay on 13/8 timing? I think I grew some neurons past couple days doing this

[Cute Waltz]

Simple and efficient! Very nice job creating and ambience and keeping it consistent throughout. I like the mysterious vibe. Nice production and mix!

[Orchestral Suite No. 1]

I really like your orchestral library. I don't feel the piano, but I'm very picky with that, overall it's very nice piece, I especially like the first 35 seconds. Nice themes that fit very well with one another. Great production

[Broken Dream]

Beautiful and touching piece! These harmonies...😭Yet, still full of hope! I love it

HollandAlbright responds:

Thank you so much! I'm glad it spoke to you.

[Posterity]

Wonderful! Very interesting timing. Calm, meditative. What process did you use to achieve this sound?

Phonometrologist responds:

Hi there! When you ask for the "process," are you referring to the composing aspect or the recording?
It all starts with tinkering and improvising on the piano. Eventually it grows from there, but if you're looking for more technical procedures in recording, let me know. Wouldn't want to inundate you with information you don't want.