ZLEAP's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[MM2: Hero of the Midnight Groove (MMRemix)]

The percussion reminded me of Perfect Drug. Overall, I really enjoyed. To your playlist it goes.

Anchorwind responds:

Indeed, I can see some commonalities. I'm glad to have impressed; will try to continue to do so.

[STAR: The False Sense of Security (Stardust Mix)]

You made some really nice changes to this.

Very good.

Anchorwind responds:

Thank you kindly.

[MM2: The Mother in the Jungle]

As you are already aware, this isn't my cup of tea.

With that needlessly said, a lot of the smaller sounds throughout made me appreciate this a bit more. Especially that reversed bit that comes between 1:00 and 1:01.

Anchorwind responds:

I think that's what Mother Machine is, really: small sounds and loud rhythms.

[Mechanization]

I'm surprised the Industrial purists out there haven't complained about the obvious switch to Dubstep.

I'm no stranger to genre borrowing. As long as it doesn't sound forced (and it doesn't) it usually pans out. (and it did) Your introduction of the dubby elements at 1:10 helped lubricate the transition of styles. It makes you wonder where exactly this track is going to take you.

Good job.

Spoonerang responds:

I appreciate what you've said.

Thanks for the review!

[Grit Jam]

There are some interesting note patterns in this piece. And the only thing I feel is missing, is a soft drum beat and maybe some kind of simple bass riff underneath. Even the hiccups in your playing have charm. It never lets you get 100% comfortable with it. For me, it's more of a ride that way.

LasciviousGork responds:

I need to get the boys together and turn this into a real piece. I feel it needs that blues singer vocals and a real drumset behind it to make it shine, but have it all recorded at once to keep it sounding gritty and real.

And I believe you shouldn't get 100% comfortable with a song, ever. I'm listening to At The Heart Of It All as I write this.

[MM2: Tablas, Bongos, and Mother Machine]

This gave me a vision of the few remaining humans after M.M.s will had come to fruition. I see them somewhere that's untouched my man or machine. The last remaining sanctuary for life.

For now, they merely survive. Scavenging through the wastelands left by M.M. and her minions. After much searching, the last of mankind find materials for one of the oldest musical instruments. The drum. Let the celebration of life begin!

I hear hope in this track. But the remaining M.M. sounds imply that the war isn't over. Perhaps this is the calm before the storm. A nice little distraction as M.M. closes in to take care of some loose ends.

Anchorwind responds:

As always, I thoroughly enjoy your feedback. This was no exception.

[MM2: Salvation Through Suffering]

It sounds like someone had a busy night. And it payed off.

I love the addition of the scraping howl that comes in after the track resets at 1:50. This version definitely paints a better picture in my mind. If there were a 6th star, this would have received it.

Anchorwind responds:

"If there were a 6th star, this would have received it." That's a firm compliment right there, I appreciate it.

[Red Alert - Big Foot]

I take it someone has listened to a considerable amount of Revolting Cocks.

[Nightmares]

This has good production value but the music itself doesn't communicate "nightmare" to me. The track almost feels like it's coming from a place of inner peace. It's entirely too mellow and has more of a calming effect on me than anything.

My advice would be to change the overall mood of the song to a darker tone. Alternatively, you could use what you have to give the listener a false sense of comfort, then kick them in the face with some truly nightmarish sounds.

Adjust your aim and take another shot at this track. I think it deserves it.

[The Time Is Near]

Why isn't this higher on the chart?