Catoblepas's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[everybody knows i'm new wave]

Whoa!

This one rocks so much. It feels like some kind of adventure is about to begin while listening to this song. At the same time it's very smooth and funny and weird. Makes me want to listen to it again and again adn agian.

Kinda reminds me of something, but I can't just put my finger on it.

Very extraordinary job!

snayk responds:

Thanks man. I understand every bit you're talking about. When I finished it, I put it on my iPod, set to repeat track, and listened to it throughout the day :D

Looking back on the song, I kind of feel like it's Gary Numan meets NIN;

I started out wanting a full-on classic New Wave track (which I believe is evident in the beginning), and then by fluke (program froze up), I discovered the chorus. I reopened it and programmed the notes so that it would sound like a more natural repetition and added some instrument changes and melody variation for an overall more dramatic feeling.

The overwhelming part of the song (pretty much from 1:36 to the end) reminds me of NIN's 'Beside You in Time,' and that could be what you're thinking of.

Those are just a few of my influences, but I really liked how they came together. I wasn't thinking about NIN as I wrote the track (I don't usually); I was thinking about Gary Numan, but I liked the way NIN's influence made itself heard.

AFTER READING ALL THAT, THOUGH -- I still feel great about this song because I can hear my own unique sound, too. I'm in love with it :D

Thanks again for the review.

[climbing through the hole]

This tune is

This is a beautiful one. I really enjoyed listening to this. Atmospheric sounds and indrustial drumm and bass. Excellent.

snayk responds:

I always enjoy getting a review from Catoblepas. Glad you liked it.

Thanks!

[[d30./f2n}]

Oh Yeah!

This is one of those tunes I just can't get out of my head. It's groovy, good sounding and makes me want to move. I don't think it's too repetitive at all like someone claimed.

Just one question: What is a f2n?

snayk responds:

One more question: What is a d30?

[freedom of leech]

DDDDDDDDDDDDDRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR!

This song causes all kinds of interesting imagery to pop in to my mind while listening to it. I like the aggressiveness and the trippy and mechanical landscape of sound.

Excellent material, just like everything you've made here.

snayk responds:

I'm glad you liked it.

I've actually kind of lost interest in this song now because I think I may have rushed it and could have done a better job.

Thanks for the review.

[Lightspeed (1min 46sec)]

Ultra brilliant!

I've always loved your music, and this song doesn't let me down either. It's sane and demented at the same time. I adore the glitchiness, the style, the whole song. Keep it up.

AdmiralConquistador responds:

You rock dude... I love your flash, and the fact that you use my music makes it extra nice!

-ac-

[Techno Prisoner {London Finest]

Groovy beats

I like this kind of music, a lot. It just keeps getting better and better. The track reminds me of such artists as Coldcut, Blockhead and Amon Tobin. I need to listen more of this.

BritZombie responds:

Cheers. If I spent a full day on a tarck, it could be made better, but to be honest I don't really wanna spend ages inside doing music.

Thanks, a bunch