Score: 3

"Poor"

submission: The Ballad Of Chuck Norris!

date: August 4, 2008

Lyrics has no relation to title of song. The attempt at making the song appeal to a meme influenced popula is an ironic success. The only mention of Chuck Norris, which was not backed by any related content, is quickly dismissed by switching focus to the chorus.

A second listen reveals a heavy influence from Japanese anime themes. As if the sounds were spun off, or mimicked another song. Drumming offered little variation, and other sounds were mashed to cover over themselves.

Lead singer definitely has no singing voice. No melody was heard coming out, as if it's sang without giving a shit about the song.

Overall an embarrassment to listen to. No playback value.

Score: 9

"Masterly layed."

submission: Dance in the Air With Snake

date: May 1, 2008

Instantly amazes with the short and unpredictable introduction.

"Ahh! That's too short!" may be a suitable response. That's when the listener realises that it's actually neither draggy or short, but it's him/her who's craving for more, like a shot of coke would relieve an addict.

Accompanying an unbelievably perfectly arranged song, a melody that's both classic and modern at the same time, a very well thought out rhythm, and little added effects (like the occasional rings in the background) which made a very valuable addition.

Also an uncommon feel in the portal, to the good side.

Score: 9

"Relaxing"

submission: Now you're a hero

date: April 13, 2008

The song progresses smoothly, from a slow going tone to a cheerily mood-lifting tempo. The general sound of the song pictures a villa/beach scenario, very very relaxing. Great choice of instruments through the whole song.

The key factor to this song is the humor by simple description of the listeners' actions. Like a perfect one-sided conversation that requires no input from the other end.

The song is very reliant on the game it's in. Although the song can still stand independant by explaining how the listener is an hero in the song, the end gives the impression of the song complementing the message in the game, with a quick and sort of abrupt end.

Score: 10

"Excellent!"

submission: Rig - Nebula (Remastered)

date: March 9, 2008

The melody of the song is very sweet. In the remastered version, the clearer chimes generally enhances the focus of the song.

Despite the great improvements, those improvements pull attention away from the bass, which lack a little power in this version.

Nevertheless, a great piece. At worst, deserves a high place in the portal.

Score: 5

"Extremely repetitive"

submission: Mystic Heartbeat

date: March 8, 2008

It is possible to compress this song into 20 seconds or lesser, because through the whole duration of the song, there are little and unvariant change.

The lack of variation is comparable to the chant tempo that buddhists do in their temples. This would be better if it's a short loop. Because it totally sound like one.

A song with variation, when mentioned, gets replies like "Oh! And one part of the song goes da da da! I love that part!" That is the essence this song lacks. And that's a huge flaw.

Score: 8

"BUT!"

submission: Dumdy Dnb

date: February 27, 2008

Nice intro. Tunes kept fresh through the whole song.

However, the song doesn't have a climax, or it isn't very impactful to be stand out from the rest of the song.

Score: 8

"Both CDM2 and CDM."

submission: Chinese Dance Machine 2- F-777

date: January 20, 2008

Lack the strong beat that makes it "dance" suitable. Other than that it's great.

Score: 10

"Yep"

submission: Destruction of a Dream

date: November 20, 2007

Sounds 'sci-fi'ified. Uh.. Yea.
The original sounds draggy and repetitive. At least yours has variations.

You're welcome. You're welcome.

Score: 0

"Erk."

submission: If I Had A Spaceship

date: September 14, 2007

The first thing that came to my mind when the acoustic-like background sound plays, is the Final Fantasy 7 Costa Del Sol theme. And it just loops and loops and loops.
I can't help but think that it's totally unoriginal, since it has already been made before.

That aside, I can't figure how an electric guitar can make a piece sound like Jazz.

To round it all up, this one sounds like a desporate effort to combine many melodies that doesn't sound right together. Bad.

Score: 10

"This is the one!"

submission: Endless Handbag Loop

date: July 22, 2007

The music I remember, which represents NG.