Bosa's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[_-={The Journey}=-_]

Yes, MaestroRage, Yes

Heh, the first segment sounds like one of my past works, "They Fly, They Land." It also reminds me of the Black Hawk Down score, "Leave No Man Behind." But, these things happen when beauty strikes a man's mind. It has happened to me before and I probably didn't even realize it at the time. But, it's nothing to worry about. Just keep making music and you'll be fine.

Let us move it along..

A journey is something I have taken many times in my life. Even if it's in the mind or in the world, we all must come to decisions that may or may not end our long journey. If the end is nigh, then it was meant to be. All things happen for a reason, and the things that do not happen were not meant to happen. It is as simple as it comes from my mouth. Everything you do is planned, I believe and a journey is something that will help you understand this way better.

This is a good theme than most for a journey. I like the bending of the choir and instruments used fairly well in this tune. It brings out some clarity in the picture. Kinda reminds me of Vietnam.. don't ask because I don't know.

Excellent Use of Choir
Use of Strings to Make Statement
Excellent Use of Native and Foreign Instruments
MaestroRage Drum Usage
Good Show of Brass

All in all, a plus to me.

-Bosa

p.s.: This has been the first 10 vote I've used in years. Honestly, anyways.

MaestroRage responds:

ah! I can't believe I forgot to respond to this review Bosa! My apologies my good sir, I did not intend to leave you hanging like this!

I must listen to your song "They fly, they land" because if they are similar, I would love to live in it.

I believe the Vietnamese imagery may come from the Erhu violin you heard, which is an oriental instrument. It's a brilliant instrument, it has only one string! Yet it holds so much power, it's simply a wonderful tool!

Thank you for the review Bosa, it means a great deal to me. I am glad you liked it ^^.

[_-={Atop A Gentle Home}=-_]

Very Nice~!

I'm into this. That woodwind was too high pitched for a flute or tin whistle, but was also too low pitched for a piccolo; help out here. It could have used some slides to give it more celtic feelings.. I'm sure you know how to do this if it is was real, but if it isn't, then I can't help you there.

More onto this..

I can picture a thing here. It sounds so medieval, I can indeed get a glimpse of life's past in time. But, to describe it would require a book and ten good fingers, instead I have grown weary of work on farmland and my mind has been boggled by questions of faith. No, I cannot describe it now.

The choir with the woodwind actually reminds me of something from Final Fantasy III (U.S.) It was really made out. I've never really tried woodwinds with choir in G. Hm.. I'm going back to the symphony today, perhaps I can get some more ideas of my own up there.

The strings were good and added momentum to the song itself. A plus.

The harp at the beggining, as I have just noticed, is your specialty within your songs. You seem to actually give them a solid tune and note. Unlike what I normally hear. Most composers use harps as backbeats or basslines. But you, you give them a tune and it comes out solid. Good work, friend.

Don't mind my term "friend," all is friendly until I see their truth. Their truth being a good thing, or a bad thing. You see, I treat music like it should be treated. I want to see the audio portal grow and prosper. If there is a chime to this (like the one in your song,) then let it be heard throughout all of newgrounds.

Also, I'm actually averaging my votes now. So it will be a 100% accurate overall vote instead of an unaccurate estimate. This average equals out exactly to 9.

-Bosa

p.s.: If this review gets you rather off foot, then get your balance back and walk strong.

MaestroRage responds:

Thank you Bosa for the review! I appreciated it greatly.

The woodwind you heard in this piece is called the Dizi Flute. It is of oriental origin and I love it because it is as you said, higher then a flute, lower then a piccolo.

I love taking instruments and giving them a role they would not normally take. The harp being one such instrument. I know how they are always used as support, and frankly they can do so much more.

I too like you wish to see the portal prosper. The redesign has promised again and again revolutionairy change. When or if that will even happen is far beyond me. Like a highly anticipated game, it is always just pushed back more and more.

If that day comes, and 0 voting is abolished, Bosa your music will soar, and grab the attention it deserves. For nobody, jealous or ignorant, can damage you then without exposing themselves.

Once again thank you for the review. It has not made me lose my balance at all, and I will continue to walk strong for however long these legs would carry me. I am glad you liked this piece ^^.

[{Dreams N Nightmares]]

Uh oh, friend

Sigh.. I fear the zero voters will be here soon. I will help you the best I can, but I'm afraid it will not be enough.

I've heard better samples, but that piano and string melody is great. With them both mixing together, it brings back many magical memories. It gives me much to think about. Friend, you have a talent when it comes to repetetive, yet great compositions.

I must now say that I've just noticed how that piano is going. I'm quite intrigued on how you've managed to do this. I think I've been swept away from your music. Perhaps make another thing like this, but leave out the nightmare side. I would like to hear something from you with a softer, and more dreamy side like the first piano slides.

I'm giving you a five to protect you from the zero voters. I am fond of your music, friend, and I shall be back frequently to check on you and your music.

An Ally,
Bosa

BritZombie responds:

Prehaps ill try the dream stlye more thanks for the comments. mate.

Please PM me to tell me why Id get zero votes, i really tried hard with this and im glad you noticed

Dunno why id get voted 0, and ill be sure to review you

[Down the River from Kievan Rus]

Yes, Good

I am getting the feeling that I'm inside a first class pub. With this, I also get the feel of being underwater, you may think this is a strange feeling, but those waterphones is what does it.
I can see myself playing King's Quest with this music playing, or an old VGA Adventure Game.

Your choice to combine the viola with the cello gives it that true classic feel, and also with the brass and waterphones (at least that's what they sound like), gives the easy flow of a slow promotion to adventure.

Your music is quiet, and soothing to listen to. For this, I give you a ten and a five vote.. as seeing you were probably zero voted by idiots.

Nice Progression,
Bosa

Esn responds:

Thanks Bosa.

Although it was actually a euphonium/violin combination, to tell the truth (not cello).

[_-={Arise Sleeper}=-_]

Rooby-Roo

Well, well, well.. it seems the brilliance of the mind is soon to be revealed with Maestro Rage's hit, "Arise Sleeper." The finely tuned pace at the beggining keeps the listeners guessing, and anxious for future development. Oh, and future development is what they get, oh yes indeed.

Around this time you get the feeling of trapped within a mother's womb, and finnaly being released upon the world, which awaits your ruling, as you shall be the new king. Yes, a fine king you shall be.

As your releasers gasp at awe for your sight, their new king, you hear the murmurs of the local priest which gives you the will of the worlds. Now, my friend, you will start here - gaining the knowledge of the divines, gaining the strength of the strongest troll, gaining the wisdom of the wisest priest, and gathering the courage.. the courage for Celestrian war. You start here.

This would be my introduction to this piece. Yet, your friend's poem seems to bring a mood as well, I've only wished to state my oppinion. I believe no more needs to be read.

Good Morrow,
Bosa

MaestroRage responds:

Indeed, your story is quite a appropriate one! I had never thought of it as such, but the image strikes me true and deep. I had never considered this image, but the more I think on it, the more I am attached to it.

Interesting indeed.

In any case, I appreciate the review Bosa, I apologize for the late response. I am so tired, and overworked, but life goes on with or without you eh ;)?

Thank you for the review again, i'm glad you liked it!

[Edoril Experiment]

Hello, and Good Morrow

Tis' be me who knows of this.. Edirol HQ Orchestra.. Also be's me who tells of what a good program it is. Yet, as always, there are flaws. Always.. there are flaws.. I have only found good use for it when making fast tracks, quic to learners, or battle music. I also found the orchestra kit, the concert piano, and many percussions very useful (including the xylophone). And you seemed to make good use of these parts, using the spics and pizzicato strings. A very good remedy.

Overall, I give this experiment a good 8, as a good atempt, and I give it a five vote as seen that you were zero voted. I think the idiots are attacking again.. oh no..

-Bosa

[LoZ-Ocarina Medley for Piano]

Good

Hm.. I was a bit unsure at first, yet you do indeed seem to be a good, knowledgeable man in music. I've been studying many music properties and effects that they have. You seem to be up-to-date with these things as well. For this, I now know of you as a true musician.

The song flows like a calm stream of water going through the beauty of the scenic valleys. The cohences of the Zelda and the Woods theme from Ocarina of Time is patched together quite well. However, every stream meets a ford at some points, yet it will keep on going or go around it. Which is exactly what you did, and quite well I might add. Most techno musi.. artists keep rushing forward and creating annoying waves of sound. Techno would be more of a river. Yet, I am glad that you stick mostly to the classical and rock genre and the true beauty of talent in arts. Techno has some good properties, yet little composition is required.

The piano, to me, is the most brilliant intrument designed. It can play almost any tune, any note. It is truly a beautiful thing. I'm glad you use it, as well.. as there is something within you that shines against your stream of music, and gives it its great beauty. I salute you, friend. I would only hope that you shall continue, as I will. And improve your skills as far as you can for you have great potnetial as a musician.

-Bosa

[Lost in Hell]

Oh..

I like this piece, I do. A nice calm feeling, and some twists that come along with it. It seems the main instruments here are the trombones that sound a bit like french horns. However, the thing I liek the most is the congo drums that are playing in tune with the song. I must say, you have impressed me with their clarity and accuracy.

-Bosa

[Great Raps Beetz]

DUDE

DUDE. Dude. dude.. This is the best song in the portal. This gets all 10 because I love how badly this is played. How greatly so much that I've turned the ten into a zero! Sounds like Swedish English!