AshleyAlyse's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Morrowind [Ocarina]]

You Play Beautifully

Forgive me for writing a lower review, but I do not see how this song made top five of the week. This song is indeed beautiful and the ocarina is one of my favorite instruments, but what did you do with this song besides change the instrument from strings to an ocarina and add a little trill to the notes? Quite frankly, I am not impressed. I may have given you a better score if you had added more instruments and mixed it up a bit, but you basically did nothing with this song besides play it. Sorry, I don't mean to be rude, but this is just my honest opinion... You do however play quite well, so I'll give you a "7."

Ocarina-Kid responds:

No I completely agree, even 7 is a generous score. I don't know how this managed to get into the top five, it's extremely simple and if anything just a bit of fun. I'm incapable of playing any other instrument and I did practically nothing to this tune, like seriously wtf? This is rigged haha. There's so much wonderful and talented music out there and it saddens me that this craptastic piece is on the front page for a week when someone else deserves that spot so much more. Thanks for the review, couldn't have said it better myself.

[Death of a Colossus]

Love it.

Shadow of the Colossus is my favorite game! (I've beaten it about 10 times, shhh.)
I love this piece. It flows very well and has a beautiful melody. Very emotional. I can listen to this over and over again. Well, that goes for your other songs as well, haha. Amazing and very well done!

MarkySpark responds:

So many things in common Ashley. Your review hit the spot, I shall compose another. Have you been to the top of the tower? climb the east side to the top. You can have special weapons and a few other surprises.

[The Scroll]

Exciting.

Oooo~ I really like this loop! Very catchy and the quality sounds great. :)

All of your music is amazing! I'm seriously debating on some mass downloading of your songs... :P

(You use Reason?! Me too! Hahaha.)

Realmguys responds:

Wow, thanks for saying so. I would have loved to make this into a whole tune, perhaps someday soon. I appreciate the compliment and the opportunity to be a part of your playlist. That's awesome. You will definitely be an addition to mine as well. I have JUST started to use Reason and FL. For the last 15 years, my setup has been purely on-board synth/workstation recording. So this is a huge leap for me, but I love learning new stuff and drinking from the information fire hose daily. :)
-Tyler

[Guardia Castle]

Amazing.

You are so very talented! I love your music, as well as your flash videos. They are fantastic. :) This song is wonderful! There is nothing I can criticize, haha. Good job! :D

Realmguys responds:

Awwe thanks. I'm very glad that you liked them. Don't lose touch. I'll be watching for your new stuff! ;)

[Ivory Angel]

Lovely.

This is so beautiful. It has a lovely melody... I could seriously fall asleep to this song every night. I have no constructive criticism to offer. Fantastic work! :) Definitely adding you to the "favorite artists" list. ;)

Electric-Blizzard responds:

Thank you so much! It means a lot to hear that : )

[A Hero Will Rise]

Amazing.

This short piece is amazing. I love the sound. I don't have anything to criticize, haha. Fantastic work! I'm glad I discovered your music, you are truly an amazing composer!
I can't wait to hear your future work! :D

*About the pauses - I think they fit in rather well. I have played in an orchestra for 8 years and we played quite a few epic songs with rests and short pauses like the ones in this song.*

vwvSTATICvwv responds:

Thank you :D the pause is pretty much my favorite part anyway. It allows for suspense and build imo

[Lords of Instinct]

Fantastic!

This was a pleasure to listen to! :) I love the instruments you used.
I don't really have anything to criticize except for the very ending.
Somehow, I feel that the last eight seconds do not match up with the rest of the song. Instead of only using the drums, I would keep the other instruments you have playing before that part going and fade it out. But that's just me.
Other than that, fantastic job ! :D
You are an amazing composer and I absolutely cannot wait to listen to your future work!
5/5
10/10

Bosa responds:

Thanks a lot! I'll be sure to make more music here soon. I'm trying to get back into the swing of things.

[Lost Love - Corbet]

Inspiring!

There is nothing for me to criticize, haha. The piano is lovely. It gives me the impression that the man is racing urgently against time. As for the violin and cello, I absolutely loved their sad, yet beautiful combination. Fantastic melody! Great work! It makes me... want to play my violin, hahaha. (That rarely happens.)
What an amazing composer you are! :) I am so glad I discovered your music.
I definitely look forward to your future compositions!
5/5
10/10
*Thumbs up!*

corbetweller responds:

Thanks for the review! Hopefully I'll release some new stuff after the new year, Cheers!