PhilVille's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Utter Loneliness]

I love quintal/quartal harmony.

Don't you hate it when you make all this awesome music for a game and it never happens? @__@
Drives me nuts! (At least the music becomes releasable at that point)

BenTibbetts responds:

Hey, Phil! Good to hear from you again. I'm glad you like this one. Yes, it can be frustrating when projects don't work out.

I think my favorite story along those lines is the one behind "2001: A Space Odyssey". Most people know that film's soundtrack as being comprised of classic orchestral and choral music by Johann Strauss II, Richard Strauss, and György Ligeti. However, the film actually had an original soundtrack commissioned for it, composed by Alex North. Apparently, North was totally unaware that Kubrick had ditched his entire score. The poor guy walked into the theater on the night of the premiere expecting to hear his music, and kept on expecting it right up until the first notes of the Strauss boomed from the speakers.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/2001:_A_Space_Odyssey_(score)

[Goodbye Maru Mari]

Haha most excellent! I really love the way you work your forms, always keeping my mind stimulated and pumping me up for the next section!

Keep up the great work!

BenTibbetts responds:

Hey Phil, good to hear from you! It's been a while. Thanks very much.

[Medieval Cowboys]

Most excellent!

I really really REALLY love how you make use of everything, now this is true quality orchestration ^__^
10/10
5/5

Tomppaah responds:

Haha, thank you :D

[SMB2 - Overworld]

Ahh refreshing

I really like this recreation, I think the drums could use a little variation within its sections every now and then. Also a Ride would have been more effective for keeping the song from seemingly dragging. It still feels very nicely upbeat and gives me goosebumps cause I really liked this song haha

The Trombone is really playing its role well though, orchestration is simply a massive subject though haha I think this works pretty decently though. The reverb is a bit much though especially for the size of the group It seem like there should be much more there.

Great work though it makes me want to attempt a Mario mix myself hehe I could use the practice.

Ironclover responds:

Thanks, and I insist you attempt in a Mario Mix! its really fun to do and it gives people another choice of music they could use in their flash movies or games! Thanks for your review, and Opinion!

[A Life of Loneliness]

Excellent!

This is so relaxing... I also love how you padded the piano with harmonics from the hidden harp x3 most perfect! This needs a higher score to be honest.

TheBenjerman responds:

^_^

[A Trial of Tenacity]

Absolutely Awesome!

I Love this piece so much! its so EPIC I love how you blend synths with samples like that x3 Your work is all so amazing!

Definitely worth keeping an eye on!

TheBenjerman responds:

Aww, thanks! You're not too shabby yourself you know. ;-)

[FF7 Keep on Fighting Redone]

Software, and feel

This was ok, you'll probably run into a lot of ("I've hear this before")
Try and take it and make it yours. Look around and see how people put their own spin on popular favorites.

Daxter1537 responds:

yea i know waht u mean, i tried to make it mine, it prolly sounded like its been done so many times because i love the original and i suppose i was going for sometrhing VERY similar to it.

Thanx for the Review :D

[Up Through Ashen Skies]

Excellent!

I really like it ^__^ I like how you develop and support your parts without overpowering what you set up to be important. I like your mixing and panning too it feels like it really exist in a space instead of being music just playing that sounds nice haha

It does give me a feeling like its gonna explode or something but then it doesn't XD you should try and make more use of percussion at climactic points. I'm still workin on making good epic music myself though so I like what you have here ^__^

TheBenjerman responds:

Thanks for the review man! You're right about the percussion. I was trying to write it without percussion, but then I put in the piano, and kinda went halfsies on the drums. :/

Thanks for the mix/panning comment too! You taught me that!

It's still a little busy though...

[{BT} Bittersweet Romance]

Wonderful comings

If that was a few years ago then you must be amazing now.
Its hard to find great music like this, it flows so well. Honestly the sections come in really nice and very refreshing waves. I love how you blend statements together. its kinda like a really wonderful drawing that guides your eyes instead of abruptly stitching together what sounds good.

Actually I'm so impressed I think you would make a great composer to follow. I can't say much for alot of pieces cause they don't feel as full, even my own pieces seem kinda shallow and more simplistic.

one more thing the audio quality feels so natural who ever set up the mics for you did a wonderful job. Too bad you can't get this type of quality from computer programs

10/10
5/5
+fave

BenTibbetts responds:

:) Well, credit goes to my father for setting up the mic (and of course to my friend for a wonderful rendition on the violin). I'm glad you liked it!

[In My Hands]

Wow this is Wonderful!

you did an amazing job, I really enjoy piano work such as this You've really done it well.

I wish you great success and keep up the great work, Its in you just keep going!

5/5
10/10

mename3isme responds:

THANK YOU YOU FILL ME WITH INSPIRATION
Your words are so heartening, thank you thank you thank you!!!