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This is definitely the greatest movie of all Newgrounds. I applaud you, Jazza, for creating this movie, the animation, and music.
And don't mind bizerk...He just doesn't understand what emotion is.
Keep making these amazing movies! I'll be sure to watch them all. =]
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Good job [Z&C]!
I like this, except I have just a minor complaint about the middle section. The clapping part seems a bit out of place, and doesn't have the same "richness" that the rest of the song has (not saying that it doesn't have richness in of itself, but it just doesn't fit with the theme).
The transition around 2:00 from one lead voice to another was nice, even though it was a bit abrupt (only a measure...lol), but other than that, my last minor grievance would have to be the ending...One tiny cymbal crash? :P
I guess I would have preferred either a larger buildup to some kind of ending climax, or a longer fading off into the distance (which would probably make more sense for techno songs, as they don't work like classical pieces do...)
Anyways, nice job! I enjoyed listening to it (and moving back and forth through the song to find spots. :P)! Make more music! :D
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"Close, but didn't quite hit the spot"
Yay! Another sign that Sonny 2 is coming closer to release. :)
I liked the theme used at the beginning of the song, but as it progressed, I didn't get the "deep" and "epic" feeling that I got from Heroic Confrontation, one of you greatest masterpieces (in my opinion).
I can't quite say I know how it should be edited, but maybe change the song so that it gives you more of a feel of a "battlefield"? Part of the song really gave you this imagery, but the other half didn't quite feel like it "fit."
Sorry if this was kind of unhelpful description-wise, but I can hope you can another grand final result like Heroic Confrontation for Sonny 2!
~spirtrian
Author's Response:
There is always going to be a special place in my heart for the original Sonny music. Something about the combination of of the game and music really clicked for a lot of people, and it's quite a feat to match it. But I'll walk you through my logic about the music for Sonny 2.
I wanted something a bit different this time around. I wanted music that wasn't quite a stereo-typically "epic", but had a fresher feel to it. That said, I realized there would be many people that would want some music that packed the same kind of punch the original music did. So, I decided to make a new battle piece from the ashes of Duty Calls and Heroic Confrontation (which is not on Newgrounds yet). I feel that this piece is even more epic than the original music for Sonny, so hopefully that will satisfy your thirst for deep epic music!
Thanks for the review!
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This song is certainly worthy of being at the top of the Classical section! You've already heard from me before, but this song is just so grand, it never hurts to comment on it again. :)
The beginning of the song feels like the horns of battle are blown, and the snare is an excellent add to feeling. The choir emanates a unique seriousness that you can only find out on the battlefield.
Hearing the drums of war enter at 0:40 signals the beginning of the end. My favorite part of the song is definitely 0:48, where the rough strings enter into the scene. It feels as if the soldiers have appeared on the battlegrounds, and the real fight commences.
The song escalates at 1:07 once the instruments take a higher octave, setting the stage for later changes in the piece. I love this section (from 0:48 - 1:26), because you don't have to focus on the changes of the music, and it gives you time to just listen to the majestic voices of the winds and choir.
Then there's a key signature change at 1:27, and it alters the mood. Although you can still see the same battlefield of soldiers, something new - but unnameable - comes from the slight, sometimes unnoticeable change. A greater feeling of determination, perhaps you could say.
I would have to agree with DevilDog in one aspect though, and that would have to be the abrupt ending. I guess I could see this as a cinematic trailer music, but it would have been nice to having something more resounding than just a quick finish. Other than that, fantastic work. I loved it.
@SamNichol: People can write what they want. I personally encourage stories. It's like a personal interpretation.
Author's Response:
I have to agree with that last part too. I always kind of have a vision in my head as I listen to music. But, whatever. Thanks for the continued listening!
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