AaronScottThomas's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Pewter City Theme Remix]

Well it's Onix-pected how much this track rocks! Thanks for posting it on Neo Geo, Dude!

octopus58 responds:

Thank you very much! And I always try to post my songs on Newgrou- I mean Neo Geo!!

[Final Fortress Remix]

The switch from electronic beats to bells made it so I recognized the tune but couldn't quite place it, which I think is generally a good sign with a remix. Well done !

octopus58 responds:

Thank you very much!

[E.G.G.M.A.N. Remix (Eggman's Theme from Sonic Adventure 2)]

Sounds like what you'd get if you could play as Eggman in After Burner (or I guess in this case rivals of aether)

octopus58 responds:

Never played after burner but yeah just tried to ramp up the energy as much as possible haha, thank you!

[In the way everlasting]

The last time I was moved by a track like this on Newgrounds was about ten years ago when I first heard Blazing Dragon's Sadness and Sorrow. Well done reminding me why I love this site.

Phonometrologist responds:

And you remind me why I do as well with your generous words. thank you

[tittygang - gritty]

I'm loving these educational lyrics with links to the references.

tittygang responds:

Knowledge is always key here in tittytown

[Enemy Fleet Approaching]

Requiem for a dream, but the main characters conquer their addiction and become knights.

Serious though, did you take inspiration from Lux Aeterna? The rise and fall of the music is very reminiscent of main motif in Lux Aeterna, as well as the steady rise in the music's drama being shared. That's not a bad thing, just was wondering if you got inspiration from there.

Definitely can visualize a story of fighting against the odds in this. Good job!

SokolMusic responds:

I certainly wasn't thinking about Clint Mansel's masterpiece while I was composing this track, but I can see what you mean when you point it out like that.

Lux Aeterna is one of my favorites due to how powerful, emotive, and visceral it is, but due to how often I've listened to it I may have subconsciously taken inspiration from that track. Again, it was not intentional.

[ME-OS OST 26 - Gron 4 - Osvech]

Liked and followed

octopus58 responds:

Thank you! Glad you liked it :D

[Sexodus - Conclusion]

Interesting name. some of the tones are the louder parts were a little too grating for me. The hints of Sonic music got me curious as to the inspiration behind this.

Morris1110 responds:

I'm glad you like the song! There is actually a bunch of inspiration and/or references in this track.

It is the second part to the track "Sexodus - Ascension", which can be found on the previous Figus album. That track started with me messing around with organ sounds, but it evolved into something kinda different (I think I was subconsiously inspired by TenseiMusic's "Bound in Blood" for the build-up). The melody from 1:12 onwards, the calm part after it, and the rest of the song, all the way up to 3:55 are based on/taken from a different song I wrote for Figus before either Sexodus tracks, that never made it onto the final album. The bells during the calm part reference Green Hill from Sonic 1, I don't remember why I put those in, but they were also in that original unused track. The guitars at 2:27 reference "Yeah", another one of my tracks from the previous Figus album. Then at 3:55, the melody and bass reference Ascension, while the chords reference "Nuttening", from the Sex Now 2 album.

When we named Ascension, I decided to make the track a two-parter. I think the name, and the fact that it is two parts, were inspired by the tracks "Demiurge I: Exodus" and "Demiurge II: Negai" from Persona 5 Strikers.

That is pretty much the whole story behind the track!

[Boop]

Using the Sonic 3 "Go!" sound-bite always guarantees a certified bop.

Veenomn responds:

Thank you :)

[[[Emote]] Unknown - Full Album Mix]

Around the twenty minute mark the pitch gets a little too high for my comfort. Otherwise a great package. It was really cool getting to listen to this but of you. Thanks for sharing it!

Edit: it was specifically the higher pitches in the next song, starting at around 21:30 when that synth instrument came in. I had to turn the volume down the first listen because it started to get physically uncomfortable.

SkyeWint responds:

Hey there! I'm glad you like it overall! I do really hope to continue making more stuff like this, it's a very different style to what I normally do.

Out of curiosity, when you said the pitch was a little too high - was it the trumpet filtering as it faded out? The higher pitches in the next song? I'd love to know if you can identify it, especially if it was physically uncomfortable. Always prefer reducing discomfort in listening where I can, especially for chill music like this! <3