Ackee39's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[The Wizard's Grimoire]

Really love the musical storytelling in this one! My favorite part of this is that, even though there is a set-in-stone story in the description, it can be interpreted in multiple different ways. The melody really does the concept justice IMO, it's so nice and progressive (not too unexpected coming from you XD), and I think the chiptune elements compliment it well. The drums are nice and soft which makes sense for this tune (though maybe a bit more clarity near the climactic moments would have been nice), and overall this song is just a really nice little musical story! Great job, probably one of my favs of yours beside The View From Here. I look forward to more pixely stories from you in the future :D

ChronoNomad responds:

Ayyy, it's my boy Ackee39! Long time no see, mate. Thanks a bunch for dropping this sweet review on me, out of a clear blue sky no less. ^__^

Musical storytelling is a whole lot of fun, and while there's always some kind of theme in the back of my mind when I'm composing, these video game-inspired tracks always remind me of growing up playing the classics. To hear that this is one of your favorites, alongside The View From Here, is quite the compliment! Thanks for the smile, man. I hope to regale you with much more old school goodness in the future.

[Turbulence]

Really like this Nerofunk thingelybingelydingelydongelybongelytrongelypongelyvongelywongelybong

Demonicity responds:

böng

[Grand Finale]

Woah dude, this is incredible! I always loved your work but this feels like such a step up! I also love the lil dnb switchup at the end. You have not dissapointed, great job!

Also, heard about the whole impersonating thing... are they still selling your music or have you taken them down yet?

Schtiffles responds:

Appreciate that. Yeah it's been handled, I did official releases on all the platforms they impersonated me on, then claimed their uploads and had them removed.

[ESCAPE]

Very nice melody and structuring, and how the song changes moods a lot. Only thing is this is not remotely drum and bass

rherdalaezian responds:

Thanks!
I have no idea about genres but i looked up what genre is 170bpm(it seems slow but it is) and dnb is in that area

[Social Anxiety]

Finally, a song named after me!

Laughtrr responds:

I guess that means that it is somewhat relatable? If so, then I'm glad, because that was the intention of this piece. Since I do suffer from it myself as well, I wanted to put these feelings into music and to express myself through it. More of that kind of music coming soon.

[No Rules]

When a joke song is 10 times better than anything I'll ever make

Demonicity responds:

someday man... someday

[Killhouse]

That's a bop and a half. Your mixing has greatly improved good sir! Sounds a lot less dry than it did before. Also did i mention how catchy this song is?

Demonicity responds:

thanks!

[Pufferfish]

"wHoS yA pUfF dAddY" Martin Scorsese fish from Shark Tale

Demonicity responds:

omg i did not expect this lmao

[Hyperborean Wanderer]

I love this one! I really like the pacing and progression of this one; how its divided into 3 "parts", and how the melody evolves over time, sometimes being more fast paced but not being all gas no brakes. The melody itself is also very good, as it works perfectly into the pixel-theme, and helps enhance the nostalgia the song gives off. I can't really describe it; the melody and the pixely theme just overload me with nostalgia. Good work on this one, I'll definitely be coming back to it :)

ChronoNomad responds:

Thank you for the very complimentary review, Ackee! I'm really happy to hear that you like the pixelated jam and that it checks so many nostalgic boxes. The track itself is more on the downtempo side, but the pace seems to pick up and slow down based on the speed of different variables, such as the fullness of the percussion and timing of the arpeggios.

I'm just glad that folks seem to like it! I've listened to a ton of other Pixel Day tracks, and they tend to be quite a bit different from my chosen style. But hey, maybe being different is what makes it popular. Variety is the spice of life, after all!

C'mon back and give it a listen as often as you like! And thanks again. ^__^