Anjovi's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Astounding Artifices]

This is really cool Lib! I like the contrast of the grungy guitar and the jazzy upright bass going along with the distorted bells/chimes.

It could potentially be shorter in the 1:44 to 3:00 section? which might make it hit harder for this adhd generation, but I otherwise can't think of anything haha! just speculation, but the structuring is done otherwise.

Sounds like it's ready for some ryhmes! :D

libbyshimmz responds:

Thanks Anj!

[How Dark is the Ocean?]

Really like the sample/drum break pairing. Very good compliment.

I'd personally add some more layers in terms of samples and refrain from adding percussive elements that are higher in the frequency range (they risk being jarring when compared to the chill as f beat they're being placed with....maybe muddying up those shakers/hats that you added later on to blend better with the break?

libbyshimmz responds:

Yeah, for sure. I might not go back and work on this, but thanks for the tips regardless!

[Finding My Bearings]

Nice progression! I like the drop you added with the melody switch up of the flute.

libbyshimmz responds:

Thanks Anj! 💜

[faeries in mistic air]

sample layering on the synth stuff you got here is great! A case where there's just enough dissonance to give it some spice. there might be some competition for frequency ranges at some parts but it works as a stylistic choice (that grungy synth that drones along in the busier sections).

Great mash up of samples and song structuring (the build up and outro are really well done imo!

libbyshimmz responds:

Thank you Anj!

[Dead Malls Make Great Places for Massacres]

I like the contrast of the up beat drum break and the dissonant samples, creates a beautiful vibe! Super easy to vibe with! Mix is on point!

libbyshimmz responds:

Thanks Anj! <3

[Unlocked Access]

Super impressive composition chops you've got! Makes me want to try stuff like this (any chance you have the names of some of the vsts you use?)

FJOB responds:

Of course, use the Kontakt libraries from Proyectosam: Swing & Swing More!, as well as use the metal sections of the Metropolis Ark 1 library.

[Daybreak Never Comes]

yeah stoupe always went crazy with the classical music samples. Nice pairings of sound. the metal track at the end blends really well with the beat before it (great transition!)

libbyshimmz responds:

Thanks Anj! 💜

Yeah, pitching the sample in the track I sampled makes it sound as if it came from a movie score of some kind. I'm surprised no one has found it after 20 years...

[Open Arms]

gorgeous!

B-RadGfromOV responds:

Thanky