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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Sound quality | #2 | 4.118 | 4.118 |
| Creativity | #2 | 4.176 | 4.176 |
| Overall | #6 | 3.588 | 3.588 |
| Composition | #8 | 3.471 | 3.471 |
| Impression | #8 | 3.412 | 3.412 |
| Credibility | #23 | 2.765 | 2.765 |
Ranked from 17 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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https://drive.google.com/file/d/1NvwH9_Xoimo_eSJMlg-2hVleYCwuJmVc/view?usp=sharing
Track description | Creative process
UPDATE: I forgot to lower the LUFF volume of the track to the international standard, as I based it on the mixes of one musical style that is from my country (yes, it's noisy even at the lowest volume), unconsciously thinking that everyone would already be familiar with it, sorry guys!) - so I advise you to lower the volume before listening.
This is a composition for “Alternative Soundtrack - music jam #4”.
I called it the “Crypt of Cuca”. It has elements from my country (Brazil 🇧🇷), but maintains the aesthetic proposal of the game mentioned in the challenge. The BPM is also consistent with the gameplay controls.
The challenge is to compose a track as if it were for Crypt Of The Necrodancer (2015) - Coral Riff - Boss Battle
I hope you like it!
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I've been listening to your track since yesterday, it's awesome!!!
The Brazilian influence that you have incorporated is very remarkable and the mix is incredible.
I can clearly hear what you mentioned in my track about the development of the sections.
One of my favorite entries of the jam!!
Thanks so much! I like so much what you wrote! :)
Very cool track, nice vocals and sfx here and there, maybe not enough energy for a boss track of that game, but drums are so nice and the mixing is so good! It was a pleasure to listen to it.
Thanks man! Thanks for pointing out the points I liked drawing in the track.
This is sick, I like the mix of chaotic synths and atmosphere you've got going on, very nice work!
Thanks! I enjoyed so much design it!
Hello Guilherme!
Your track was by far my FAVORITE from this jam!
I love the electronic vibe and compositional brilliance, as it gives a sense of mystery, danger, and adventure.
Thank you for sharing this amazing work of art with us, and do keep up the amazing work!
Wow this is so nice to read! Thanks so much for your kindness and keep up too!
This is SO cool! I love the mixing, really fun to listen to with headphones. Some awesome funky lines as well from the lead and the little beeps add a really nice effect.
Oh! Thanks for lovely words! I appreciate it :)
Amazing song! I enjoy it a lot. Congrats :)
Thanks so much for your kindness :)
When it loaded it startled me because the overall volume was way too high for my headphones, but after turning it down it was a real pleasure to listen to! I feel like it fit the game really well while still taking it in a darker flavor.
Thanks! This is so nice do read! I forget to fix LUFF after my mix... sorry for ear trouble!
Amazing job, this would make me dance while i'm playing, really good job!
Thanks so much! Really happy for your compliments!
Interesting song. The one thing is the snare in 0:28 sounds too harsh and loud, I would lower the volume and compress it a little.
Thanks for advise! I will do it, but I will not compress because "the sauce" of this style called "funk carioca" that exist in my country. The volume is over level
Oh, can you give me some examples songs? I would like to learn more about this style :D
Of course!
A very simplified and shallow addendum to the historical context:
“funk carioca“ is a style that arose in Brazil's urban peripheries, mainly in Rio de Janeiro (”carioca” is a term for those born in the capital). The artists had no money and no access to musical instruments or technological resources. So, they could only buy some K7 tapes that had some simple percussion from Japanese keyboards and some American ones. Then they would improvise very popular and simple lyrics over these beats. And most of them were funk and disco. But the media abrace it and today is a explosion here in South America.
References:
This is the anthem of funk carioca:
This song brought the style to the Brazilian masses in the 2000s:
This is how the “funk carioca” style is today:
This other song shows how the style influences even hiphop or rap:
Love all the percussive sounds, the haunting bitcrushed vocals (?) in the back. The mixing sounds very clean and professional. I wouldn't have thought to add a moombahton beat to the OST, you made it work surprisingly well
Thanks for the words! In my country, percussive sounds are our thing! The bitcrushed vocals is a bit part of an audio at the child show of my childhood. Thanks for your kindness :)
Very dark take, mix is fantastic, I enjoyed the vibe, well done.
Thanks man! I appreciate it :)
Oeh wow, this one is really distinct from the other tracks in this jam. I like the EDM feel and just the whole package. I think credibility wise it fits specifically this game a bit less because of the importance of rythm in this game. Great track nevertheless!
Thanks so much! Yes, I just remember to check this point when I finished the track, and when I down low, it loss the "sauce thing" hahahahaha Thanks for your kindness