Kor-Rune's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Public Enemy No.1]

WOAH This made me bounce in my seat. The bass is bumpin that walking line hard yesss. I love the rest on the drums at 0:40 and 1:25, gives space for everyone to jazz a little. The ending chords are super satisfying, even if it's just a little over 2 minutes.

Good job and sweet direction with this piece, you always know how to pull off something new and neat. 5/5

SoundChris responds:

Thanks Kor-Rune - your review is highly appreciated! First i have listened to your track blue boat and was thinking about creating some really smooth gypsy style jazz piece a la django reinhardt combined with some jazz violin. But the violin didnt sound the way i wanted it to... So i had to change my plans :D After the NGADM i will definitely try out some jazz guitar stuff or something. If you want to we could try out some kind of oscar peterson - django reinhard style duet - i will create the piano and you could bring in your virtuous guitar skills? Would be awesome!

All the best for you bro!

Chris

[A Long Way Home]

wat

This is so enchanting, her voice is gorgeous! BlazingDragon did an awesome job on the piano part too, very peaceful. The soundfonts don't sound that bad to me, but I suck at mixing so i dunno for sure, but I like it! I've probably spoiled myself with long tracks, but I wish it were longer. That's probably asking a lot for this kind of quality in two weeks though. FIVE STARS

etherealwinds responds:

That means a lot to me Kor-Rune, you're practically renowned for producing wonderful quality work. I'm so glad that you enjoyed it. I'm blessed to have had Joy and Trevor taking part in this little project. Good luck in Round 2 and thank you for your kind review! :)

[~SW~ Winter]

That bassline is kickin it. C: Everyone's pretty on the money with the vocals but you eventually went for it which is coo. <:

The ride bell seems a little out of place in the initial verse, and kind of brings out the stock AddictiveDrums kit. Then again, I'm an AddictiveDrums whore and can hear them anywhere, so it might just be me. And ya know.. the stick. Perhaps a rim slap, with that same roominess?

Anyway, awesome atmosphere pretty track. Good luck in the competition!

SkyeWint responds:

Basslines are fun to make. The vocals are just like "y'know what I'm just going to do this. This is important to me, so screw the people who don't like it".

I guess a rim slap might work. I tried it, but it didn't stick out ENOUGH. x.x At least, that was my opinion. I don't think that the sticks are too overly strong personally, so I guess I'm not the best judge. Whatever.

Atmospheres are <3 amg for me. But then, you knew that already. Thanks for the wish of good luck! :D

[Follow that car!]

I like the volume of the tremolo violins, a little subtle but enough to mystify you a bit. :] then again I kinda suck at listening for volume. I love groove and the sax, gets me jazzed.

Keep dat tempo, yyeaah 5/5

acmeDyne responds:

Glad you liked it :) TY
'Dreamyard' is awesome, btw!
*highfives*

[Supercollide]

LOL you win. This is bonkers I love it. Dat piano's attitude.. and fat jazz harmony melodies, a mega funky bassman... The change at 2:30 is gorgeous, horn solo is ripping it. Piano solo destroys too omg. What a crazy rhythm to drum solo over, dang.

Everything's perfect omg 5/5.

camoshark responds:

Thank you so much, man, you know I hold your opinion in high regards!

[Blind Maiden]

Beautiful voice! Great control, and the song is gorgeous. The dynamics are gorgeous. I think they could use some sort of lower end cut in the EQ, I can really feel the mid-bass in your voice and it just feels weird in the subwoofer.

I don't know how people think there's autotune on. You have a very organic sounding control that autotune cannot replicate. Love it.

etherealwinds responds:

What a kind review, thank you! When it comes to mixing, I have a choice of a £3 pair of headphones or my laptop speakers, so getting the EQ right can be quite troublesome without having professional equipment. I'm sure many people on here must know what I mean. Really appreciated, thank you again!

[FD - Plaenitude]

Beautiful soundscapes, everything sounds so lifelike and peaceful. The atmosphere is golden.

The breathy instruments speak so beautifully. I like the initial guitar, it's subtle and adds pace. Didn't expect the metal, woah. It's a little straightforward, the straight sixteenth or eighth notes are cool and all but it gets a little repetitive. I think you could do a few more more dynamic changes after the metal comes in initially, as well. The soundscape is cool throughout though! Keep dat up

ForgottenDawn responds:

I agree with the repetitiveness, though that may still be subjective and there are subtle changes throughout the song. Thank you for your insight, good luck with the contest.

[GM - I'm coming 4 u (NGADM13)]

Solid fucking track dammit gah

Love the solos and the production. The main chord progression is mildly stock, but I don't care the riffage makes up for it. it's all beautiful. 5/5

InYourDreams responds:

Thanks, dude!! U did an awesome song aswell... I happy I'm not against you on this round :P

Yeah I was lazy at composing xD...I did the drums first and some riffing, but then I was completly uninspired. It turned out better than I expected :P... I invested more time in the mixing than in the composing itself.

[[NGADM]Variable]

Oh this is gorgeous. The composition is great, but like samulis said, the instrument sounds are a little weak. But I understand low cash, and you seem to make the most of them! So I'm only docking half a star.

Badass solos all around, and the melodies connect so great. stayjazz

Nimble responds:

Yeah, I won't be able to get any good stuff for about another half year and I do plan to re-visit some of these pieces, but I do try my hardest to use the stuff i have to it's full potential.

Thanks for the review man, it means a lot :)

[Our Seasons]

omg

My only complaint is that there isn't more :< I know you got more minutes in you! Also, a little less nose in the singing, but your pitch is great. loveittt