🎵 Music Composer Jam #1 – A Music Composition Challenge! 🎵

Welcome to the first edition of the Music Composer Jam—a unique challenge where you’ll create a soundtrack based on a specific theme, mood, or vibe! 🎶✨

This jam is all about creativity and storytelling through music. Whether you're an experienced composer or just starting, this is your chance to experiment, learn, and showcase your skills!

THEME

THE FOREST

📅 Schedule
No extensions will be given for composing time, but the voting period may be adjusted if needed.

🏆 Prizes!
The top 3 winners will receive custom sample packs based on the jam's theme!

🥇 1st Place:

• A custom sample pack created specifically for this jam's theme.
• An exclusive collaboration opportunity: you’ll compose a track with me, which will be published under one of my musical projects:
  • Blot Heathen (Dark Folk / Nordic Ambient / Elettronic-hybrid )
    https://blotheathen.bandcamp.com/
  • Tekengine (Techno / Industrial)
    https://tekengine23.bandcamp.com/
  • Necrocapsula (Dark Synth / Horror Ambient)
    https://necrocapsula.bandcamp.com/
  • Awaking Dreamer (Atmospheric / Cinematic / Dreamlike)
    https://open.spotify.com/intl-it/artist/3KLyFifjFJwBqfARF8ecXV
  • Disturbia Project (Experimental / Noise / Avantgard)
    https://disturbiaproject.bandcamp.com/
    https://soundcloud.com/disturbiaproject

🥈 2nd Place:

• A custom sample pack based on the jam's theme.

🥉 3rd Place:

• A choice of one of the custom sample packs.

🎖 Honorable Mentions:
If a submission stands out for creativity or quality but doesn’t place in the top 3, I may award a special sample pack as a bonus!

🎼 Rules & Guidelines
🎵 Compose in any genre you like! Orchestral, electronic, synthwave, lo-fi, metal—anything goes!
🎮 Think of your track as part of a game soundtrack. What kind of game does it belong to?
⏳ Minimum length: 3 minutes. Submit a single track or multiple tracks.
🎛 Attach a screenshot of your DAW. Let’s see your creative process!
🎶 Submit only original compositions. No remixes or previously released tracks.
📅 Music composed for other jams running at the same time is allowed.
🚫 Do NOT use AI-generated music. This jam is all about human creativity!

🏅 Voting Criteria

• Adherence to Theme – How well does your music fit the announced theme?
• Composition & Arrangement – How well-structured and creative is the piece?
• Sound Design & Production – The quality of mixing, mastering, and overall polish.
• Emotional & Atmospheric Impact – Does your track evoke strong emotions and imagery?

Voting will be community-based, so take time to listen, appreciate, and leave feedback! 🎧💬

💡 Why Join?
🎶 Challenge yourself to create music based on a unique theme.
🎤 Meet other composers and game developers who might be interested in your work!
🎧 Expand your portfolio with a polished composition.
🚀 Have fun experimenting—there’s no pressure, just creativity!

This jam is a learning experience. Even if your track isn’t perfect, don’t give up! Every piece you make helps you grow as a composer.

So grab your instrument, open your DAW, and let’s make some amazing music together! 🎼🔥