Tangerine's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Oregon]

I actually really like this. I was a little weary at the beginning because it felt like it was not going to ramp up. I am genuinely impressed with this. You're really starting to improve the melodies of your songs. I could imagine going on a long journey with your family, a small amount of food/medicine and your trusty mule who you'll hopefully not eat. I'm not too familiar with the Oregon trail since we never learnt anything about American history in school (Quite a shame because America's history is actually really interesting). I've only heard about the game that they used to give people and how everyone died of dysentery or something. Anyway, enough about that, I really like the soft peaceful yet hopeful tone of the song. I award this the, "My current favourite 50Steaks song" award (You should be very proud of yourself. You're the only person in the world who's ever gotten this award). It's actually very convenient timing that you released this. I really need something other than pokemon songs to study to. I think that'll work great. Thanks!

50Steaks responds:

Like I said, I shortened the intro by half for that reason; I didn’t want people clicking off the song because it started out too boringly. The intro is meant to be so quiet and peaceful because that’s how most people probably felt when first taking the trail. I suppose I am the only one who can make the best 50Steaks song, and in fact, I’d award you the funniest Tangeroni review as well!
Anyways ironically I did listen to this while studying as well; it’s one of my favorite study songs because classical is either really energetic or way too quiet. This is right in the sweet spot of a brighter tone with loud but mellow chords as the melody.

[The Grandmaster's Final Gambit]

I really like the dynamic between the Violoncello and the Violin. Great job!

Waterhorse928 responds:

Thanks! I made this after talking to a friend that played in a string orchestra. He shared with me some orchestral songs he liked and I was inspired and had to do something about it!

[RidZak - OST || Boss Theme - Egoistic ||]

Really love the sirens, very aesthetical.

[A Halloween Tale - Full Symphony]

Wow, this is fantastic!

[Omatiato]

Very nice! One small thing I'd change is the percussion. Maybe in the second phrase mix it up a little. Apart from that, it's great!

[Georgia]

Hey, sorry for taking so long. I really like what you tried with this song. It's very distorted and jazzy. I quite liked the intro. Simple arpeggios sounded really nice and set up the tone perfectly.
01:32, this section sounded a little too messy. Despite the rest of the music being discordant, this section stood out. It almost feels too discordant in this section.
Personally, I'm not too much of a fan of super discordant jazz. I prefer genres like Cabaret and Swing; Although, It has a sort of charm with its dissonance and the bizarre time signature. You really committed to the style and I applaud you for it. This is probably the most you've strayed from what you usually post and I like it. Keep experimenting and have fun!

50Steaks responds:

To be honest I didn’t really know what jazz I was going for as I made this, I just really liked the sound of the extra eighth beat at the end of every measure that sort of extended the arpeggios when combined with a reverb kick. I didn’t really focus all that much on the rest of the instruments as much as I probably should have, meaning progression took a hit and mixing as well hence why you think it gets messy in the second half. I agree with that, but didn’t really see a better way to make a second half to a genre I’m this unfamiliar with. But I do think this is my best jazz song, and my next song is another experimental track that tries to nail the progressive ambient house genre which I do know a lot more about.