NekoMika's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Final Stretch - NGADM 2020 - FINAL]

Not too sure why, but I wish the drums near the start had been changed up slightly and had a fill added in before the main beat kicks in. Otherwise, everything else sounds quite dandy to the ears and this fills me with motivation to complete anything that needs to be done, woo!~

Mackievellian responds:

You know, I never thought of that even once until you've mentioned it.

I wonder if you prefer my round one or final round entry...

Thanks Neko!

[-Pirate Fox-]

This sounds quite inspired by Waterflame, but also reminds me of Donkey Kong Country as well for some reason.

The bass is bliss and I like it a lot. :D The tune carries itself well and sounds victorious in tone.~

Preds responds:

Thank you NekoMika! Glad you liked it

[61 Wishes]

The starting melody reminds me of times that never have been, Kingdom Hearts, and .hack //GU all at the same time. Makes you want to get out there and go on an adventure, self exploration of where you want to go with life and everything.

I think everything here blends together perfectly and helps illustrate a story as well. Not hearing anything that I would want to hear changed at all either. :D

Overall, fantastic work!

[Vessel Full of Dreams]

The distortion around 2:40 kind of threw me off for a moment but the overall sound makes me think of a mixture of loneliness, space, and night time. I like the audible background noise of hearing people talk while the piano plays on, as if to show the person playing feels entirely alone within their existence.

Heartbreaking and sad song, beautifully written.

Phonometrologist responds:

While writing, I felt a bit of apprehension when hearing that bass develop to distortion. I haven't really thought of the significance of it, but I felt it was necessary at the time to convey that underlying change of the rhythmic pace of the piano by also developing the soundwave itself.
I appreciate your interpretation and your thoughts on the piece as it gives it a new meaning for me.

[Calliope Mori - 失礼しますが、RIP♡ (Miyuri Ft Himinora Remix)]

Hella damn nice remix, great work on this.~

[#25 - NGADM and FFVII Collab]

Hell of a nice episode. Also, don't feel bad; pretty sure I butcher usernames all the time, lmao.

[Do Not Disturb - NGADM 2020 - R3]

Title confused me for a moment because of my browser, almost thought this was a round 2 song. XD

Got to agree with matt-likes-swords, sounds like an emotional scene type music and I dig it.

The guitar sounds beautiful and I love it so much. It ends up complimenting everything else without being overpowering in the process.

Kind of sad how it feels like it ends before it can truly begin but its an excellent short piece.

Mackievellian responds:

Honestly I wished I had more time but LIFE. Thanks for that, glad you like the guitar-ing and hope you like the next one.

[L. Mity - Bloomy Sunday! [NGADM R3]]

Nice to hear you branch out and break away from solely working with a piano to be honest. Always nice to see what someone is capable of when they leave their musical bubble to give other genres a chance.

L-Mity responds:

I'm glad you like it! New genre challenges are always fun. Because every time gives me to new inspiration.

[-Arcade Prix-]

So many retro sound effects, awesome!

Preds responds:

Thank you!

[Wiccan Heart]

This sounds like an early 90s song, good music style.

The rhythm seems fine, kind of wish the vocals were a little louder but otherwise I'm not hearing anything that could be improved upon honestly. Good stuff, reminds me of grungy indie songs of the 90s.

ConnorDeVaux responds:

Yeah it's my biggest bother, I wanted to completely re-record the vocals. Thanks for the review :)