Phronemophobia's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[endK - Praying Mantis]

It's a great song, but, unlike Sunflowers & Ants or Bouncing Squad, for example, I think this lacks some of your particular charm that helps your other music really stand out. I think if you were to add a little more "you" to this, it would become perfect.

endKmusic responds:

I think this one represents more dark (melodic electro) side of my songs and it's more like Swarm (eventhough it has funky vibes) than Sunflowers and Bouncing Squad for example (which are more uplifting, jumpy and happy).
Could've been better, I agree. But I also learned a lot from this one.
The other day I was thinkin' it's about time for another cheerful one. Guess it will happen soon.
Thanks for the honest review, really appreciate it. :)

[Formless | 2017]

Something about this music is nostalgic, as if I had heard it before in an eighties flick. I keep expecting somebody to start singing, too.

I wish someone would add lyrics to this track, but, even then, we would have to find a talented singer. I was thinking we could ask Brent Bunn, but ever since his Polka album went pokadot platinum, the cost of his talent has gone up significantly, and, even if we combined our money, I highly doubt we'd have enough $91 bills to hired him.

Bertn1991 responds:

I'm all about those 91 dollar bills. The bank never seems to have enough, though. But yeah, I've always wanted to have a song with lyrics. I write lyrics for some of my songs, but I sing about as good as a bag of onions with a hole in it so it never happens. Maybe someday.

Thanks as always and forever for the lovely reviews. Such smiles ^.^

[Painless | 2017]

I imagine this as the theme for a lazy little town that's probably located in a forested region. The weapons shop is limited and there's nothing significantly related to the main story, but the cost of resting at the inn is affordable, the townsfolk are warm and caring, and the mayor is a charming goof who loves to paint and make music.

Bertn1991 responds:

That was lovely. Your descriptions never disappoint. This town shall be called Mole Vale!

[Long Ago II | 2017]

This is beautiful, Bertn. Hopefully, there will be a follow-up to this story, or, at least, a theme for the title screen.

Bertn1991 responds:

Eep thanks. Maybe someday I'll post the whole story ^-^

[endK - Swarm]

You're setting the bar pretty high with this one. I doubt anyone would be willing to put in THAT much effort to make a boss fight fun and frantic enough to live up to this song, but I would be interested to see somebody try.

endKmusic responds:

These type of comments really mean much to me. Glad you noticed the improvement. I also felt it while I was producing it.
+ At the same time it's a huge compliment, so thanks for that too.
Hope I won't dissapoint in times to come.
Thanks for all the support! :)

[Space Potato | 2012]

Oh man! This sounds like it belongs in the Chrono Trigger soundtrack. I can't really think of a proper word for it. Ethereal? Haunting? Immersive? It's a (very) rare treat for me to absolutely love a slow song, but there's definitely something to this that I find enchanting.

Thank you very much, Bertn.

Oh, and is there a meaning behind the phrase you included in your comments, or is it merely what one hears while your music is playing?

Bertn1991 responds:

Chrono Trigger is one of my favorite games. I still have it for SNES :D

I'm happy you enjoyed it despite its slowness. Thanks as always for writing such a kind and thoughtful review. Oh, and the phrase "wadu, es wadu lo" is just what the computerized voice is singing. It may have a meaning, but I'll let it be mystery ;)

Thanks again.

[There's Only One Way To Find Out What's In That Cave]

It really creates a strong image in one's mind as to where they are and why they should be someplace else, doesn't it?

Great work as always, Filip.

endKmusic responds:

Indeed, glad you feel it too!
That's what I was going for. :)
Thanks as always Phro!

[Abolishment Mok 3]

There's nothing here that stands out and tells me that this is specifically your music... outside of having your name next to it, of course, but that sort of characteristic will naturally occur as you continue to make new content. It's obvious a lot of work went into creating this song, and, despite it's length, you did a great job keeping it fresh throughout. I enjoyed this quite a bit, so thank you, Red.

Redstone0gaming responds:

Thank you, I'll keep your suggestions in mind. :)

[Duckland 64 | 2017]

Please create more of this, Plok. Create an entire, magical soundtrack for a soon-to-be game that will suddenly materialize in the minds and hearts of any and all developers who would listen to that glorious soundtrack of yours. Soon after, there would be a series of lovable video games all created as a result of soundtracks from you that would be masterfully composed long before the games are even conceived solely because people were inspired to create them to go with your music. That is your destiny, Bertn. That and a feature length film of Yonder Ho!.

It's going to happen.

Bertn1991 responds:

I seriously might try to do that, make a soundtrack for a game that doesn't yet exist. And yeah, a Yonder Ho movie is the dream. Also, your reviews always make me smile ^.^

[Waiting For You (Akira Yamaoka) [Silent Hill]]

This is probably the only good thing to come out of that game (totally just my opinion, of course), and you two nailed it beautifully.

endKmusic responds:

Haven't played The Room yet, so can't say anything 'bout that, but I've seen a lot of complaints in general, yeah.
Gonna play it soon, (I hope so).
Anyways soundtrack rocks, we agree on that.
Thanks a lot for kind words, Phro, glad you like it. :)