Bosa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[LoZ - Beauty of Zora's Domain]

You've Got Talent

Eh.. It seems that this track is really getting anywhere from my point of view. I mean, when you use the Legend of Zelda music in your songs, you should really start posting them in the Video Game genre, not classical. This isn't very classical at all, it's more ambient than anything.

The scores you came up with on your own were basic and simple, the only thing I really liked about this boring track were your key skills. You play the keys pretty well, and that's really about all I can think of about this track.

Also, you really need to start responding to reviews.

-Bosa

Setu-Firestorm responds:

I usually only respond to reviews when I feel the need to, either to clarify things or answer a question.

Also, I began to post these renditions in the Classical genre because of their orchestral roots. I would post it in the Video Game genre if I felt that it was the right genre to post it in, but most certainly the "Ambient" genre is so entirely relative that it's almost hard to say what does or doesn't qualify in that realm.

I don't normally do renditions; I much more prefer to do my own original works. I'm just currently working on this project and occasionally feel the impulse to do a rendition of something else. My music is rather simple, but it is not a lack of ability that causes it to be that way -- it is a preference. I much enjoy composing music that is simple because I see and feel far more beauty in the simple things than in the complex. If you listen to some of my other pieces (like "I Feel So Alone" and most of my rock pieces) you will see that I am indeed capable of surpassing the simplicities and just choose not to in my orchestral work.

Personally, this particular piece is not one of my most prided pieces, but it is sufficient to serve its purpose of creating the necessary atmosphere for the visual performance of its production.

Thanks for the review.

[The Joys of Childhood -Fixed-]

Good

A very nice and subtle track. That constant beat sounds like something in Mid-Asia, but it's good enough for my tastes. When that solo piccolo or whatnot comes in, it really does start to sound Mid-Asian.

I believe the percussion in this piece is the main stand in the whole story, but it's like I've heard all of it before earlier in the track.

Overall, I believe this is a solid tune and a good listen. I'm sure it will appeal to many.

-Bosa

[Dreams of Above]

Good Use of Lead

This was pure hit! I really like that drumbeat you developed.

Great work, MazeMaster. I hope to be seeing more from you.

-Bosa

Epitaph64 responds:

Thanks, you can count on that ^_^

[Airng Ambiance]

Great

Kinda like an alarm going off at first, and then it messes up or something. This is like a psychotic adventure to me. I'm going through all sorts of things like classic broadcasts of a fallout or that I'm in space floating around motionless. You may find this odd, yet it is what I see while listening to this song.

Really great ambient, overall. I don't see much room for improvement.. you've already got the thing in the clear.

-Bosa

[nurturing nature]

Great Ambient!

I can actually imagine myself sitting in a lobby or something, bored out of my mind. Then, all the sudden, I am lifted out and a montage of everyday life interrupts the nature of my boredom. Going through pixels and curls of machinery, I've finally found what I've been looking for, and when I reach out to grab it.. oof! Back in the lobby. Seems like it was nothing more than my imagination.

I really like this track, and sometimes repetitive can be good if your mind is somewhere else. Possibly when it is focused on solving a puzzle in a flash game or watching pretty lights. The only problem was that it didn't loop. It would have been 100% great if it did. But, overall, it is indeed a solid track.

Also, b0z0 is nothing more than a poor individual looking for some publicity. By his actions, he can't be more than 13 or 14 years old. So, it's best just to ignore idiots. I guess people looking for entertainment in their own general way can be offensive to many. Especially somebody like b0z0. His ways of entertainment is pretty silly, if you ask me. All he needs is a good ass bustin'and apparently, his parents don't know how to do that.

But, enough about him. I believe you have strong potential in your music, and I enjoy your music a lot. Good luck on your future projects. If you need anything, just tell me.

-Bosa

Good Work,
Bosa

snayk responds:

Hey, thanks a lot for the review! I'm really glad you liked it.

I did get lost in this song... Somehow, the melody is haunting to me, and I feel that explains the repetition.

I never considered looping the track, as I'm not very big on loops, but I suppose it's a good idea (considering the repetition), and maybe I'll consider making a loop out of this track.

Thanks a lot for the great review :D

[(-=<Rush>=-)]

I Like It!

That drum beat is what really sets this song apart from the others. This is one of your greater tracks in your arsenal, I believe.

However, there is a part in here with a phazy lead that I could have sworn that I've heard somewhere before. Perhaps it is a preset in the VST that you're using, and I probably heard the VST before. It might even be a soundfont that I've heard before. I don't know.. might be my imagination.

Anyways, I love that drumbeat and it has its own kickass lead that keeps it going.

Good Work,
Bosa

R0tt3n-Appl3 responds:

you probably have heard it before. i used a premade soundfront from sytrus on flstudio

[Egyptian Experiment]

Sigh..

Not a bad piece, for an expirement. I really like those well balanced drums. The melody could use a little bit of improvement, but overall, it was a solid track I believe.

b0z0 is nothing more but another bored individual looking for some publicity. I'll five you, after you've been beaten like a pulp by zerovoters. If you seem well, I would suggest just ignoring idiots and stick with good artists and become a high-man in the community, it will do some good. Good luck, my friend.

-Bosa

mr-jazzman responds:

you speak truth my friend =) good advice, good advice. i know he's just looking for some attention, but it really pisses me off that someone would actually do that. i mean, i just started this profile and look what he's done! oh well...hopefully the true quality will come out and not what the reviews say, ya know? can't always judge a book by its cover, eh? =/

EDIT 2010: Damn, looking back I had no CLUE that you reviewed one of my very first songs lol. That's ridiculous! I didn't have any knowledge in mastering whatsoever in producing this, and I had no clue that FL was generic. Wow, and now look how far I've come, just in 2 years. Because of people like you, I've become better, so thank you Bosa!

By the way, I'm in the final stages of this Deathmatch thing, and I'm hoping to take Gravey down. That would be awesome, as he's a producing behemoth; it'll be quite a David-and-Goliath story if I succeed. Let's hope so, eh? The spirit of your production is what I've got.

[Christmas in Afghanistan]

Ah, That's a Good Fellow

I am quite familiar with this VST. I often use Garitan Jazz when I'm feeling the blues a'coming. However, I've never actually used this one. Please, if you find the time, tell me what brass instruments is included. I'm really looking for French Horn ripping sounds.

As MaestroRage included, I can't find anything wrong with this song either. It sounds Arabic in a sense, and you managed to keep that Christmas feel without going overboard with the Arabic style. "Heh, I like this one!" the big oaf bear said.

Oh, one more thing.. if you ever need anything, remember that I'm here to help you and protect you from the evil zero voting bastards.

Always Happy to Help a Friend,
Bosa

[[TMM43] WTF?!?]

Hello, TMM43

I'm not used to techno, but I actually like this song. Really original and that piano added some momentum to the track. That melody the lead plays is what really makes this song so original. There is one bad side, however. I would have liked to hear harder drums and more bass. Sometimes the song is just too soft and needed some extra boosts.

Always to help a friend,
Bosa

TMM43 responds:

Ha, thanks a lot! Yeah, after listening to this song, and reading reviews, I notice that the beat as well as other things can be rather faint at times...
There wasn't a beat throughout the whole song because of clipping! I spent a good long time trying to fix it, but to no avail... I'll fool around with it more.

thanks for your review.

[Coffee Machine Bad For Ears]

OH NO!!

I was too late. The zero voters have come with their heavy cavalry of zero colons. I'm too vote five to help you get back up, but I fear all is lost.

Truly sorry, friend. This was actually a good song too. Reminds me of a fast montage of every day life in the house.

Always happy to help a friend,
Bosa

LfunkeyA responds:

no probs. thanx for the review. life is an endless battle :D.