Phronemophobia's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[Apricot Rag | 2021]

It's simple and fun. Charming and uplifting. The sort of thing you play to a wholesome comedy skit in a silent film about a squirrel falling in love with a chipmunk and trying to figure out how to get her to notice him.

Bertn1991 responds:

She'll definitely notice him when he brings in the apricots! Not all squirrels are chipmunks, but all chipmunks are squirrels, so they can totally be friends!

[Spike Pit Blitz (Mystic Cave Zone remix)]

I see it mentioned a lot on this site, but I never properly understood the mindset of "better place for" when it comes to sharing one's art. Share it everywhere that's appropriate and maximize exposure for your works. This is good stuff, Neon (nearly all your songs are) and it would be a shame if I was a YT-only fan and missed out on this or a NG-only follower and missed out on other songs.

NeonLuigi responds:

Thank you. I probably should change that mindset and just do it anyway. I initially just thought "Eh, people on YT don't really care for original stuff, I might just not upload it on there".

Mystic Cave one is being uploaded of course, I mostly meant original music, but you're right.

[[Sonic Heroes spoof] Sonic The DoucheLog Vol.2]

It wouldn't be a proper Sonic tune of the '00s without Robotnik's pingas.

HoboKa responds:

Indeed!

[Get a Squirrel (2020)]

YES, BERTN! YES!

Bertn1991 responds:

Smiles for miles ^____^

[Lovebug Virus (2012-2020)]

These Lovebug tunes are some of your bestest uploads, Bertn. That term must be your version of giving something your own seal of quality.

Bertn1991 responds:

Super thank you! I don't know about seal of quality. I would say seal of "this one is especially special to me and I hope other people also enjoy it." That's a pretty long seal I guess.

[(DK64) "DK Crew Gets Spooked!"]

I love this so much. Have you ever listened to a proper Halloween radio station, Alex? There are so many fun songs dedicated to the holiday, and it feels like they've been diminishing at a steady pace since the mid-nineties. My point, however, is that many of those songs are the same sort of goof-spooky that this brings to the ears, and I couldn't be happier.

Thank you as always, HoboKa. You really know how to bring out the best of Halloween music.

HoboKa responds:

Probably listened to it back in the day. Radio in general hahaha. Yeah, I love campy, dismal, fucked up things. If I didn't have psoriasis I'd probably make a good Goth/Emo kid. Thanks for the kind words and thoughts to things that once were.

[Soapstone Palace #SNESMusicContest]

You know, it really does sound like something I'd hear while roaming a castle for the first time in an SNES JRPG. I'd like to believe the tune would change to something more lively after your party has defeated the whom/whatever is troubling the kingdom... kinda like Camlon in the original Breath of Fire before the first boss is defeated and the town is rebuilt.

If nothing else, I hope you're recognized for your talent, Bertn. It's a lovely piece of music and you're a lovely individual for sharing it with us.

Bertn1991 responds:

Thank you 6000! Breath of Fire is a great complement in my book. Breath of Fire 3 is currently my favorite of the bunch I've played. Good memories for sure.

U #1 :-)

[Grim-Dark Temple of Yore]

It has the sound, the feel, the motherfucking flow of the holiday! Really took this track far above what I was expecting. Fantastic work, Alex! Seriously.

HoboKa responds:

Yeah, I really went all out. I'm kinda proud of it too! Thanks.