Score: 9

"Hey, I like The Beatles!"

submission: Obladi Oblada (Punk/ska Cover)

date: May 14, 2009

I also dig your cover! It added something new and interesting to the original.

Though I couldn't necessarily say it surpasses them out right. (It just very hard to say something to that effect.)

Score: 9

"Obscenely funny..."

submission: Blarsa - One Night Stand

date: May 2, 2009

Perhaps I've been hanging out with my friends too long... I thought this was hilarious.

(For some reason I'm thinking about a scene in Crank... yes- have sex on a high traffic sidewalk!... Erhm, never mind.)

I definitely also enjoyed the instrumental part- I second DJ-xTc.

Score: 10

"Soothing and somber..."

submission: Distant Memories (Tribute)

date: April 19, 2009

I must second PolishMatt's review, I couldn't agree more. (Having a soft spot for instrumental work in general.)

I do so believe this composition is a befitting tribute to metal musicians- the mood is perfect. As well, this is a good change of pace- I really like the variety of your body of work!

Score: 10

"Perfect for a Movie soundtrack..."

submission: The Summoning (orchestral)

date: April 19, 2009

It felt there were certain middle-Eastern ethnic elements in the midst of this track. I liked that.

Even better, I liked how your brass/woodwinds (correct me if I'm wrong) with the guitar seemed oh so appropriate for a thriller/horror movie. It made me think of films like the Final Destination series- with Shirley Walker's compositions.

Score: 9

"Interesting..."

submission: Air Band 2009

date: April 19, 2009

This is a first to me, listening to a musical arrangement for a school's spirit week on NG. Definitely has the dynamics and energy that one can expect for such an event too!

As well, smooth transitions.

Score: 10

"Damn, I love your music..."

submission: Unknown Systems

date: April 18, 2009

I think my most favorite aspects to this track is the high energy and dynamic, would you call it textures? You are quite masterful with musical elements, in my humble opinion!

I don't really care if its on the repetitive side- the energy keeps me listening!

Score: 10

"I got chills..."

submission: Succession of Witches (FF8)

date: April 18, 2009

Frankly, I am speechless. I am simply another huge fan of Final Fantasy and Nobuo's work.

I couldn't help but have a "fangasm" of sorts. (Now I feel silly typing that.)

I shall have gander at your other work now.

Score: 10

"Ever more the nostalgia!"

submission: MarioRPG: Halloween for Smithy

date: March 28, 2009

Damn, just damn... I do so want to play this game again!

You may've guessed it at this point, but this was by far one of my most favorite tunes from the game (then maybe Geno's Forest.)

Score: 10

"Beautiful!"

submission: Final Fantasy: Sky Corruption

date: March 28, 2009

Final Fantasy 6 holds a special place for me... and I liked this tune for much the same reason as you described. (Curse you, now I want to play it again...)

I think you did Nobuo justice with your reinvention!

Score: 9

"I can dig it..."

submission: Art History 101

date: March 14, 2009

Things work in this track- not too discordant and yet pleasing to my ears, in my opinion. [I do like the genre.]

Not that I think it needs it desperately, but, I wonder- do you ever think of lyrics when you write music or just in terms of melody, rhythm, and such?

[I am a little curious as to why you're referencing Art History... just something fairly random?]