Score: 10

"You've Done It Once Again"

submission: Reasoner- Living Transparent

date: September 3, 2009

Once again, you've managed to speak to me through your music. I've become so accustomed to being awed by your music that I could not imagine how else you could impress me.

Fortunately, you've proven me wrong. Again. You always do. Again and again. Every time I see a new submission from you, I eagerly listen. I think to myself, "Wow, I wonder what ideas he has this time."

You've got a talent so many people would love to have. The way you manipulate these notes, the way your hands must glide over those keys. I can tickle the ivories, sure, but my keys lack that same laugh yours have. Like I've always said, I can't play the piano. I've taught myself everything I know, and I still can't play particularly well.

It's amazing. How something you write off as a "simple idea" could sound so magical to all of us.

Once I'm finished with a current project, I'll give this piece a try at another taste of glory. To be technical, I'm decent at playing a melody by ear, but that harmony with the left hand is something I have always failed at. I have one goal with this piece. It is to provide my own interpretation of this piece without ruining it. You may have heard my music. My tracks aren't particularly good nor pleasing to listen to.

However, it's the music of numerous Newgrounds Artists that drives me. I want terribly to create music, to inspire people, just as you do. I know I probably won't get there tomorrow, or even several years. Even so, I'll do what I can. If I don't give it a try, then I will have already failed.

I hope that I can help you, Ryan. I hope that someone here will be able to help you. Your song is hauntingly beautiful. I sincerely wish that our interpretations will give you the same serenity.

Score: 10

"Brilliant!"

submission: {dj-N} Overcoming Hardship

date: July 24, 2009

Divine, Nate. Simply divine.

It felt like I knew exactly what you were saying just by listening to this piece. You can get your message across as easily with notes as you can with words.

It's really something, Nate. It's incredible how you can touch the hearts of so many without even knowing what their names are. And through music, no less.

It's this kind of music that gives us that tiny sliver of inspiration we need to make something amazing.

Score: 8

"Nice"

submission: Till Another Day

date: July 3, 2009

It's nice, but there are a few problems with this song.

First off, I really like the melody. It's actually pretty cool. Unfortunately, that synth in the beginning completely drowns it out so that it is difficult to hear the melody. I would suggest automating the volume on that synth in order to bring out the melody more because the melody is far too good to be used for the background.

Next, I noticed that you like to use the shaker and ride/hat (if that is what it is) in conjunction with each other. While I appreciate the variety, I would change up that rhythm a bit. The ride/hat seems to interrupt the shaker. That makes the whole song appear to stutter. At least, in my opinion (I am probably not making much sense). =P

You want to make your song a little more dynamic. It sounds virtually the same throughout. Use some automation.

Again, that synth is my only particularly big problem. I feel like it dominates the whole piece.

I can see some improvement, though. Just don't be afraid to experiment and try other things.