VicariousE's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[SoundHawk - ESP]

The early 'break' around :56 kinda threw me, but after a critical listen, I find this music would be a perfect backdrop to some chicks' racy lyrics.
I do think this would be a commercial success; now you need a singer and/or writer. Maybe hit up http://hania.newgrounds.com/ and http://wordwizard64.newgrounds.com/ ..you'd have to pull the female voice, but it's a good guideline for future vocals.

SoundHawk responds:

Appreciate the comments, I'm always up for working with other artists. Thanks for the listen

[Breaking Out]

A truly pretty and complex composition. Sounds new and fresh, but has the best elements of a good prog-rock concept album!

BenTibbetts responds:

Thanks!

[Hypodermic Asshole]

Well fuck. Didn't think I was gonna kick out of this, but the more listened....
Reminiscent of a B side ramble-on song from the mid-90's, like Ugly Kid Joe, but nowhere near as cheesy. Fun piece dude, quite entertaining.

[Halls of White Marble]

Sounds like the volume was mastered a bit low, but the cadences of the note progressions (I don't know, never took music theory) really gel. Title fits, oddly enough.
Dunno why this should remind me of Harpo's playing.. he was the bomb with a harp! Should really read his auto-bio... oh! awesome loop, very pleasing and elegant!

Jessismith responds:

Hey! Thanks again, friend. I haven't heard of him before, but I have always been a fan of any kind of harp music. I will definitely look him up, as well as his music. :D

[Astral Projector]

Nice progression of beats and instruments. Sounds like mood music for Miami Vice of the 1980's, makes me want to wear colorful loafers with no socks!

mistarogerz responds:

That's what I was wearing when I made it!

[Pastoral Peregrination]

Some wonderful cadences in there! Whatever the commission was, they didn't pay enough - good show!

BenTibbetts responds:

Thank you!

[All Cut Up Unplugged]

Pretty nice solo jam, had some Alice In Chains type intonations here and there. Sounds wistful, like you were looking for the lost chord, but the journey was good.

Destrayop responds:

Thanks man.
This song comes from alot of different things, the lost chord feeling was intended in a couple spots-- I don't really have a specific structure to it though, just kind of went through interchangeably using some different suspensions

[Zombie Credits]

Sounds perfectly put together, with enough nuance and diversity to sound compelling (singling out the instruments for a mini solo never sounded so good!)
5/5 - Excellent end credits music!!

amyrenee responds:

Thank you!!!

[Ass Washers]

Having listened to my fair share of AM radio commercials in the Tri-State area, I would say this is a fair approximation! It seemed slightly slow read, but everything times out just right.
Absolutely! Sounds like it could require quite a few cuts (scenes), but the visuals would really bump this up to greatness.

[I like to fap]

Song title aside, it's very full sounding, without sounding cluttered. Well balanced with regard to instruments and orchestration. The break around 1:20 and the transition at 3:00 is particularity good!
Okay, it's fappable.