Phronemophobia's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[endK - Resonance]

This sounds so serious... as if it's for an eighties training montage that occurs just prior to the final event that differentiates itself from a typical training montage by also intermittently showing clips of the traumatizing moments the film's protagonist had to deal with throughout the rest of the movie. (Also, it's a good song.)

I'm so glad to hear a new song from you again, Filip.
I missed ya.

endKmusic responds:

Missed ya too Phro!
Love how you described this.
Had to imagine it myself and it works great despite the ear fatigue (of hearing the melody 1000 times ._.)
Much thanks, always appreciate your support! <3

[Triumph]

I lack the knowledge to phrase it any better, but something about 0:26 to 0:36 sounded a little flat. After that, however, it's fantastic. Thrilling, even. It's as if you wanted to summarized one man's entire adventure within a single piece of music.

Excellent work, SirQ.

Quebi responds:

Thank you! The idea was actually making this uphill/downhill movement of a journey or adventure.

[Purple Noon (2012)]

During one of his many adventures, Power Man met up with a short, peculiar fellow calling himself the "Dreamland Musician." He roamed the land barefooted, yet socks hung from his belt like pouches. Midway into one of his songs, the strange little man reached into one of his socks and pulled out a handful of dust, which he immediately tossed into the air. A violet mist surrounded the both of them. As the musician danced and played, Power Man felt himself rising into the air and swimming through a sea of clouds. It was relaxing, soothing... kinda cold. By morning, the Dreamland Musician was gone, Power Man was floating face-up in a pond, and his socks were missing.

Bertn1991 responds:

That was quite the tale. Sounds like a shenanigan Power Man would find himself in. His business cards read exterminator, but at heart he's an adventurer. I too hope to meet this Dreamland Musician someday. Maybe he's the one whose been taking all my socks.

[Heads Will Roll (2013)]

"Dang it, Walter! You did this. Not me. I told you, 'No aerial stunts!' You know I don't like riding in one of these things."

See, it's a Cute'em Up featuring Squirrely Boots as she fights her way through eight levels of high flyin' oddities in order to rescue Admiral Cheeseburger from an adorably vicious crew of sky pirating shrews.

Bertn1991 responds:

Tales from Arcadia reference instantly make my day. You are officially the best.

Also, Walter needs to stop his reign of tyranny >.<

[Mushroom Forest Dance]

I hear an awful lot going on with this piece, and I'm just amazed at how it doesn't end up sounding like a cluttered mess. It's a testament to your talent, Flops.

[Ice 7 (2019)]

You are one of the few who can craft a slow melody that I won't quickly grow bored of hearing. Thank you, Bertn.

Bertn1991 responds:

I'm happy to hear 'twas not boring. That's a high complement. Thanks for listening, as always ^.^'

[Crystal Crusade II - Castle Munchausen (2019)]

Initially, I was thinking about the Castle/Fortress theme for Yoshi's Island, but as the song continued, it felt like I was also being reminded of something else. I just can't pinpoint it. The beginning of the Puppet Master theme, perhaps? In a vain attempt to look up possible songs I might be thinking of, I found myself listening to the theme of Killer Klowns From Outer Space and watching a video about why an eagle-owl is a dangerous pet.

Is it safe to assume the Baron of this castle is a well-known teller of tall tales? Does his fight have you riding half-horses and flying cannonballs? There's a great movie about those stories, but I don't particularly know of a game that properly referenced them. A missed opportunity, if they haven't.

Now, if you would be so kind as to point my Smash main in the direction of DK Island. Duck Hunt and I have some avenging to do in your honour (and honor), Sir Brent "The Bertn" Bunn of year 1991.

Bertn1991 responds:

Ah yes, the Fortress theme for Yoshi's Island / the Song of Storms from Ocarina of Time. I think Koji Kondo plagiarized himself.

Also, it's funny you should mention the Baron of the castle, since the original title for the song was Baron Vongor. When I was little I played pretend with my cousin. We'd have these big fantasy adventures (LARPing before LARPing was a thing) and Vongor was a character. He was basically the big bad and probably not very good at telling stories.

Also also, Baron Munchhausen is one of my favorite movies ever. Probably why I was attracted to the name.

I will honor your wishes. Duck Hunt is S-tier in my book. Dogspeed, sir.

Thanks for listening <3

[Crystal Crusade II - Prelude of Fire (2019)]

An unnecessary, but greatly appreciated reminder that the limitations of the SNES have little effect on you and your ability to create amazing classic Chiptunes. Now, all we need is for Flops to get his ass back and Newgrounds will be filled with proper music from both ends of gaming's fourth generation of consoles again. (When he returns, Flops's is going to owe us a week of apologies, along with more Sega music, and a lot of IBC to drink.)

Bertn1991 responds:

Thank you once again, sir. I'm working on a SNES soundtrack at the moment. Not for an actual game, but just a soundtrack for fun. Video game composers from back then are my biggest inspiration. I would have loved to have become a composer for video games back then. Born into the wrong period I suppose. But yeah, when he comes back it'll be the 90s all over again, Genesis vs SNES. Flops does what Brenten-Don't.

[Hell Frozen Rain [Silent Hill]]

I went into this expecting some creepy industrial track (I've never played any of the games), but this was nothing of the sort. I gave the original song a listen, too, for comparison, and you two fucking nailed it.

Even if it's just for some background sounds, you should really find a way to incorporate Vedrana into more of your music. Her voice is woefully underutilized.

endKmusic responds:

Me neither, I just played first two, but both songs we covered were from other parts, lol.
I'm in love with Akira's music in general.
Thanks a lot, was really hard to pull-off this one since it's pretty long and I'm kinda out of form with covers, but I guess Vedrana isn't! Ha!
Appreciate your support, was thinking the same about incorporating, but I guess I have to find a way how.
Certainly would love to do that. :>

[Bookstore (2019)]

Add another minute and a half (or more) to this, and I'll pay you for it, instead. A friend of mine really likes it, because he's a sucker for piano music, but he also says it's too short as is. Can it be done, Bertn, the greatest (and sexiest) of all squirrel-related heroes?

Bertn1991 responds:

I will sell you this track for the cost of one turnip. One of those weird, long turnips that look like Nosferatu's fingers.

Also, you're too kind. I simply can't compete with the likes of Squirrel Girl. She has all the powers of a squirrel AND a girl. She can both climb up trees at squirrely speeds AND has a slightly longer life expectancy than my sex. That girl's got it all.