Aalasteir's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[NGPR #4: Quarl]

It's great to see NGPR! I fully agree with Quarl that valuing the creation of art is a superpower. Ultimately, the process should be the goal for creation, not the end result. This is because you'll primarily be engaged in the process, and if you don't enjoy the process, you're doing yourself a disservice by relying solely on the results. Since you won't always be satisfied with the results, many people are primarily dissatisfied with what they create. I think that focusing solely on results, rather than enjoying the process, is doing yourself a disservice.

“Nothing in this world can take the place of persistence. Talent will not; nothing is more common than unsuccessful men with talent. Genius will not; unrewarded genius is almost a proverb. Education will not; the world is full of educated derelicts. Persistence and determination alone are omnipotent. The slogan 'Press On!' has solved and always will solve the problems of the human race.” ― Calvin Coolidge

We have many specialized groups of people in different areas of the portals, and they all contribute to and provide value to our community. We are here to have fun, we can all contribute positively.

Thank you, I'm happy to see the podcast back!

Quarl responds:

It's the only Coolidge quote I know but it's so apt. Once a year I Google Coolidge because of this quote and later I forget if he was racist or not. Will today be that day??

Edit: it was in fact that day.

[Animation Industry Podcast 247: How Emmy Robinson Gained 100K Followers By Making Stop Motion Animat]

It's fascinating how a general audience connects with animation and finds something relatable. Capitalizing on a niche is truly powerful. However, I feel that not getting enough sleep and overworking oneself can be extremely dangerous. If the production pipeline takes a massive toll on one's health, it could eventually lead to negative outcomes. That's just my perspective.

terryibele responds:

You raise a good concern. Burnout is a common thing in this industry and it's always good to do a mental health check-in to see how things are going. A lot of younger animators (myself when I was younger too) work long hours to get something done. Now I try to go to bed at a reasonable time and take breaks etc.

[Pitch]

Now I see what you mean! Super cool melody! Fun glitchy noises are a personal favorite of mine!

Jojo responds:

Thank you so much! Aaaaa~!

[Windup]

Your song is amazing, featuring a interesting combination of instruments that complement each other very well.

Jojo responds:

Thank you! Something else incoming~

[NEWGROUNDERS : Xin tells some interesting shit!]

Thank you, @Blenxo you make a great host because you allow your guest to speak and you don't interrupt them. This is an amazing quality.

Great talks about the Internet and experiences with using the web. Yes, a lot of those experiences are very negative and traumatizing, especially with all of those shock sites and gory images. Although it's cool that you can make a lot of friends online.

Happy Tree Friends is weird. It is well-animated.

55:15 - Thank you, @Xinxinix and it's really good you also ask Blenxo, about what she is interested in doing. That builds a good conversational environment.

[Jungle Melodies]

You have an amazing approach to balancing your instruments in your composition.

G2961 responds:

Oh, hi, Aalasteir! Thank you for your comment! Yes, I try to keep a balance in the mix

[Nechromatic - Breeze [Outtake 1]]

WOW! I was very shocked by the disorienting intro, and then your song became organized and well-structured, which is very brave and a strong statement you made in your auditory narrative. There's a lot going on.

How did you get interested in making electronic music in the way you do?

ARAMort responds:

It's just fun to do it that way! A lot of my favorite musicians do very wacky unconventional shit, so I try to do some wacky shit of my own.
I love toying around with synths and manipulating sound, so I always start out a project making sounds first, and then I try to make it make sense later. As long as I keep on making new sounds, I'm bound to make new stuff in new ways!

Listen to OPN - Zebra!!

[Afternoon Latte]

There is a great balance and placement of the instruments, and the rhythm is super good.

MissFluentOfficial responds:

Thank you so much for listening I appreciate it <3

[Don't Feel Anymore]

Skilled. Hyperpop rap is a combination I haven't heard before. Super cool, extremely well-constructed trap track with lots of variation and lots of fun.

YeahimNoble responds:

Thanks you so much man!

[HANDS UP - Da Chief's Quarters... Theme for Colton Morgan]

You and DJ Chidow make an amazing team!

DJChidow responds:

Bless your soul...