Ef-X's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Cruisin' Universe [Cmdtrigun]]

pretty concrete

It had a nice synth pattern with athmosphere to the synth chords repeating. The minimalism was there as always. And in fact i started to enjoy it as it got near the end because of the repeating synth changing. but not bad. 4/5.

Cmdtrigun responds:

Thanks, this was one of my first and definitely just a way for me to try out different things and see what works.

[New Beginning [Cmdtrigun]]

S w e e t.

Feels kinda weird reviewing from your new tunes to the older ones but this one shows your style as with most of your other tunes. The piano chords being dominant and the main melody giving the chord flavors. 5/5.

Cmdtrigun responds:

Yeah I'm a little embarrassed that you're listening to them backwards because I think they get worse as you go back but I see you're still liking them. Thanks for the great review, this definitely shows how I got to making my newer songs.

[Rising Action [Cmdtrigun]]

nice.

Quick tune, with a nice beat to it. Reminded me in some parts to philip glass. As always being descriptive about it :)

Cmdtrigun responds:

o.O Philip Glass! Quite a nice compliment :)

[Celebration! [Cmdtrigun]]

lolz

yeah it fits the description and title. Quick little enjoyable piece.

Cmdtrigun responds:

Definitely just a short fun piece. Thanks!

[Reflection [Cmdtrigun]]

Double meaning?

Starting to like your style of composing. The slow chord pattern and the hypnotic like melody with minimalism. The sawtooth and piano in it at the beginning before the build up where enjoyable. I also liked how it changed speed as the song progressed (or at least it felt like it after the inclusion of the drums.) I liked the piano and electric piano near the ending all alone there...sweet...5/5.

At first before I read the description I thought it meant reflection due to the synth kinda reflecting the piano in the intro.

Cmdtrigun responds:

I'm starting to like your reviews! The song definitely sped up after the intro and I'm definitely a fan of the stand-alone mid song piano so I'm quite happy you noted that. I totally didn't think about that double meaning but that's a pretty cool interpretation.

[They Come Out At Night]

Oh hell no

You just didn't bring does ear melting beast drums into question on the second half. Why did you have to go and make the song sound more badass? Minimalistic hypnotization is the way I can explain this tune. 5 */ 5 *

Cmdtrigun responds:

Hahaha awesome :P Thanks for the compliments.

[Robot Rhythm [Cmdtrigun]]

Check

Claps: Check
Dream like pattern: Check
Nice story to back it up: Check
Minimalism: Check
Retro: Check

Yeah I think its pretty much covered. kudos. 5/5.

Cmdtrigun responds:

Heh thanks, I'll admit I wanted to do more to this song so it didn't end so abruptly but clearly you could get past that. Bonus points for your creative review :)

[War is Nigh [Cmdtrigun]]

aight.

My ears have been tuned for repetition. I really enjoy the drum kit you use. It matches hip hop for it slow timing (though i agree with the comment below about it sounding like a metronome.) The melody I enjoyed, simple yet great. 5/5.

Cmdtrigun responds:

Glad you like the drum kit, that was one of the things I tried to get perfect for this song. Also thanks for appreciating simplicity.

[We Came to Change the World]

Nice

Not a bad drill :D

I really loved the drums. Nice melody. Though i enjoyed the chords in the other recent piece i did enjoy these. I thought of them to be too strong until the the main melody came it and then it felt a bit better. Good stuff. 5/5.

Cmdtrigun responds:

Thanks, the chords sound a bit strong to me too at times but I think they're at a good level next to everything else like you said.

[Sea of Tranquility [Cmdtrigun]]

not bad.

aight with the clap claps. I enjoyed the electric piano notes tough they where a bit overpowering when it came to the main soft melody, however the pattern they had were great. I enjoyed it overall 5/5. Liked the explanation btw.

Cmdtrigun responds:

Thanks! I've been trying to find the perfect balance between loud and soft melody, I'm sure I'll get it soon. And I'm glad someone actually likes my explanations :D