Zanzlanz's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Dissonant Lives]

That's really fun syncopation whoa, and those arps are so beautiful at 1:45!

Really creative work serponge, I have no idea how you came up with this haha

serponge responds:

Thanks zanz!
I was wondering what the name for this was, syncopation yeah :)
I really need to learn more music theory

[#27 - Innersloth]

This makes me much more appreciate those really generic/unhelpful comments devs get that are like "add more weapons," because at least that still gives devs the creative power, versus having to battle the idea of just absorbing player suggestions.

Great podcast! What an amazing group of folks.

[NogailMusic - Soundiver]

Hey good job! I'm in your tags for some reason, so I guess I should leave a review lol.

The song structure is good and fits what you'd expect from the genre. The build up works well especially because the sub comes in afterwards. Very nice! There are some really heavy note conflicts as the new melody comes in the break. I like what you're trying to do, but it's hard to listen past that. In your recent tracks, there aren't really any note conflicts like this, so you've improved a lot since this track! I appreciate how the second drop has more energy than the first though, so again you're good at keeping structure.

I hope the review helps! Keep up the great work!

[Psalliota Xanthoderma]

Incredible composition skills! The feel you brought out in this is very positive and enjoyable, which was definitely helped by your use of various instruments to tell a unique melodic story.

Also, I can't help but love your tagged inspirations for this - great musical references that make for a cool emotional combination!
(Edit: and if they're not "inspirations", then hey that is all to say I love your style!)

Well done!

mrcoolisimo responds:

Yes they are all inspirations! The intro theme from Phantom Thread, the waltz from the cat returns, and several themes form How To Train Your Dragon 2 and 3.

Thank you for the feedback!

[Detious - Cobalt Matrix]

WOAH that got super cool as it went on; didn't expect that dark section in the middle at all haha. Love the basses, and how the drums nicely compliment the arrangement of the track.

Glad you overcame the creative hurdle to make this happen. You should definitely be happy with it :)

DetiousMusic responds:

Thanks my dude! That section is honestly my favorite part. ;P

Yeah man, it's definitely been hard lately, I appreciate the kind words!

[Sunlight Santana]

Hey this is neat! The arrangement is a lot of fun.
The mood's well set with the gritty basses/horns, deep piano, and impactful drums. And then as it progresses, I love how the various sounds and synths talk to each other.
Great submission dude!

ConnorGrail responds:

Thanks! Happy to hear the comment about the elements interacting, one of my favourite things to do is combine tons of things in different ways.

[Strange Bliss (NGADM)]

Really good song, especially the beginning sounds being very strange! ;)

For some feedback, I think the sines were too harsh on my ears on headphones at 0:44. Also that first kick startled me.

But yep, this is a fun, bright, and creative track man. Great job!

Pulvite responds:

Thank you so much! Thanks for the feedback too :)

[Diffusion]

Gahh that last note is just so good, I love it so much!

And the chiptune breakdown is incredibly satisfying. I would hope for a full-length of that haha, but you know how I always like me some chiptunes. hahahaeiou

Very well done dude!!

[For A Small World This Place Sure Has Big Problems [LD38]]

Ahhh extremely well done!

The melodies have a nice neutral tone while still being catchy. But the way you produced and structured the track created a mood that is incredibly well captured.

Well done again! :3

[TheFatRat - Monody (feat. Laura Brehm)]

Wow! How cool is it to see you on Newgrounds!

This track is one of my all time favorite tracks - it combines many different types of music with an incredibly beautiful melody, and it's just perfectly produced.

Fantastic work! I can't wait to hear more from you :D