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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Production | #19 | 3.300 | 3.500 |
| Overall | #21 | 3.182 | 3.375 |
| Creativity/Interpretation | #23 | 2.828 | 3.000 |
Ranked from 8 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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I really like the combination of piano and guitar in this track. It gives a sort of fireside or campfire feel to it that matches the full moon night scene you selected. My favorite part of this song is the rhythmic transitions that make an otherwise very similar musical phrase feel completely different. The 4/4 rhythm transitioning into the 12/8 rhythm feels like the main archer character in the image has found his/her way across the pass, indicating that while the scene may be similar, crossing to a different side has a different feel to it. The harmony you chose evokes a strong emotional response and is effective at conveying a sullen, yet determined feeling for the main character. This is a really intriguing picture with a lot of story potential and I think you did a great job of exploring that in your track. Thank you for sharing!
I think that in terms of composing an emotional track, it's on its way. I don't have the best ear so I can't say for sure on the exact chords used, but I believe it's a lot of i-VI-VII chords over and over. I'd recommend swapping it up to bring out some more emotion. Adding some modal mixture (borrowing chords from other key signatures) could be a great way to bring out a certain tone you're looking for. For example, a major four chord in a minor key signature could add a lot of hope to a track whereas a minor four chord in a major key can add a sense of desperation or depth. Those words aren't the best to describe a minor four in a major key, but something along those lines. Nice ideas overall, I'd say it's too repetitive for being a four minute track. The VSTs sound nice!
I like how it builds up, definitely fits the mood! How did you record the guitar? I think it would be improved by making it sound more natural or ‘humanised’, it sounds to me like all the notes are 100% velocity, especially at the start. Another option could be eq-ing the highs out to create a softer more mellow sound
Sipping my tea and vibing. Got some good competition.
Love the rhythm changes in the beginning. Also the sudden ending is kinda cool. Overall really good!
The result is nice!
A little repetitive, perhaps. A tip about layered music: it's easier to do, and me too, I only did that when I was starting out. But venture out and try writing music in several different sections!
Thanks! I wanted to make it more diverse, but it's just turned to a song-kind thing in my head, so I decided to make it this way. Now, I want to write a lyrics and make vocals for this, hope it's gonna work!