KD18's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Moss]

I often find myself coming back to this particular piece for some reason. Absolutely perfect in its simplicity, and the buildup after the beginning is just breathtaking. Everything about this piece really speaks to my soul....very soothing.

popolamusic responds:

It's funny, I wasn't gonna post this originally because I thought it kinda sucked!

[The White Light]

Your ambient music gives me the strength to keep moving forward when things get tough; thank you for that. This is a very simple but powerful piece driven by a lovely piano (Love the effects on it in the beginning). Very good job overall!

popolamusic responds:

It means a lot to hear you say that! Thanks for listening buddy :)

[Look to the Future]

There are so many cool, creative ideas integrated into this piece; very well done! Is the mandolin a live recording, or is that also apart of FL studio? It's been awhile since I've messed around with snythfonts and such; they really have come a long way. Sounds excellent!

PotangNG responds:

Oh, not a live recording lol. I used Spitfire LAB's free mandolin. It sounds great, I highly recommend! Thanks for taking a listen!

[Endwalker LP (Full Album)]

Hey man,

It took a while to digest an entire album as one single submission, but this is an awesome album! Production is top-notch, and you've never sounded proggier; it's clear that you poured lots of love and passion into this one. I made a purchase over on bandcamp and hope that it helps to support what you're doing with your music. In the future, it might be easier to digest by submitting each track separately.

If you ever make another album, I'd love to hear something exploring your ambient/melancholic style (Like "Moss"); those are the pieces that really speak the most to me out of your collection. Hope you have an awesome Memorial Day weekend!

popolamusic responds:

haha I did mean to publish every song on here (some of them already are under different names), but I get easily distracted. Thanks for listening! I probably have enough for a full ambient album already so something like that will likely be out at some point in the future. Thanks for the support as always man! Have a good one.

[Arisen]

Dude, I come on NG after a month or so, and it's filled with like 10 new submissions from you. What kind of NZT-48 pills have you been taking to pump out all of this great content lol?!

With that said, this piece is excellent and could definitely find its way in a jrpg. In particular, that snare pattern that comes in at 1:25 is perfect; it really drives the piece forward and adds such a nice touch. Very nice, comforting composition here.

popolamusic responds:

No pills, sometimes the music just spews out (and I was really hyped or Dragons Dogma 2). Thanks for listening!

[Lake Ophelia]

I can feel James Sunderland's tears flowing out of my headphones. Pretty cool take on Silent Hill music; you've nailed the general theme here. If you do make a horror game, sign me up for the programmer position :)

popolamusic responds:

Haha I hope you're serious!

[Nargacuga]

"Pop Prog". Love it, especially the gradual buildup of all the layers!!

popolamusic responds:

Thanks for listening man 🙂

[Memories of Mitty]

Hey man, you've quickly become one of my favorite artists on NG, and it's been a pleasure to watch you grow over the years. Really feeling the vibes on this one (Pun intended :))!!! I really hope I can get back into music again someday and release tracks as good as this, but it's been hard to find the same passion I once had. Keep killing it; hope all is well otherwise!!

popolamusic responds:

Thanks man! Hope you find that passion too :) Now that I think of it, you were my introduction to prog rock :O

[Meteion IV: From One Star To The Next]

Sounds like you really leveled up in the recording and production department. I've never heard your tracks sound better than this before; good job!

popolamusic responds:

Thank you so much! Honestly, all credit to Neural DSP and Getgood drums, couldn't recommend them enough!

[A Considered Step, A Rogue Pebble]

This track has a very distinct Yvette Young (Covet) vibe to it. Sounds awesome!

popolamusic responds:

Thank you! Yvette was one of my gateways into math rock!