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A jam submission

Moon above the seaView project page

Submitted by Tay — 3 days, 12 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Composition#174.1314.267
Overall#363.7183.840
Creativity#413.7443.867
Impression#483.5503.667
Quality#513.6153.733
Correlation to theme#753.5503.667

Ranked from 15 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Description
First I wrote the entire soundtrack in Musescore and then I programmed that music in fl studio 20 where I modified the sounds and added other instruments such as percussion.


Moon above the sea represents the long journey of the protagonist through a sea that has no end.
the second theme represents the moon that guides the character on his journey. The theme is melancholic or sad, also representing the loneliness of being at sea.

Starlight rain on a forest shows us the character on the small green island trying to find a compass that will take him to the end of the sea, he must escape the flashes of the stars that fall like rain. When he arrives at the ship he will continue his journey

Alone is a boss theme, the character is left alone and must fight the beasts that roam the water.

Finally, Peaceful waves shows us that the man reached the mainland, he is safe with his family, the main theme appears again represented loneliness, now the moon has been left alone with the sea

Genre: Adventure, Dark, Fantasy, Action

Message from the artist:
these jams are wonderful, it is incredible to participate here, good luck to all!

Theme:

Picture theme

How does it fit the theme?
through the same image. try to represent with melodies and harmonies the feelings and expressions of that image adding some touches of the history of the game

Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://soundcloud.com/tayilmorales93/sets/moon-above-the-sea?si=2be5b00cb88041bd8e923fc31738ed0d&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing

Soundtrack use permission

Yes (CC BY)

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Comments

Submitted(+1)

Moon Above the Sea: The track was really great and then it completely opened wide up at 1:10! The third chord of that section feels so gorgeous as it steps out of the key - it made my legs feel like jelly. The moon is depicted as a great being and the somber tones still carry immense beauty in them.

Starlight Rain on a Forest: This track has a fun side to it, but also a hectic side, portraying a frantic scene on the exotic island trying to dodge obstacles to find what they need for the journey. The bass part and the low bouncy synth add to the energy of this track greatly. I like that the harmonies dance around and don’t always repeat the same exact way as before which continues the uneasiness carried in this track.

Alone: The changing time signature adds a spark to this track that keeps it feeling alive throughout. The sweeping spacey synths add to the sky part of the picture theme while the bass and bouncy synths seem to feel like the waves of the ocean. I really like your melody writing, but especially in this track!

Peaceful Waves: This is a very moving song with a lot of emotion packed in. I really love that the main theme returns - this feels like a very satisfying and concluded ending. Great work all around! These are four fantastic tracks that you should be really proud of! I am a big fan of your melody-writing abilities! Great work and thank you for sharing!

Submitted(+1)

This is genuinely one of my favorites of the jam so far!  I feel like the majority of people who write music that uses chiptune/soundfonts (or that is inspired by that sort of sound) struggle to find a unique voice for their music, and so I really appreciate how your style of composition feels like it sticks out without losing that sort of retro identity.  Your work here is varied yet cohesive, which in my eyes is the biggest staple of writing a good soundtrack, and all of your melodies are super catchy, making for a great listening experience - I can tell that the additional effort you put in to focus on composing first and production second paid off.  great work overall!

Submitted(+1)

Moon Above: Very nice theme, I love how melodic it is, supported with well chosen harmonies.

Starlight rain in a forest: Woodwindy main instrument for forest feel, neat! I could see this for a mini boss battle, too. Track loops really well after that interim percussive section.

Alone: Especially great retro vibe in this one. Bit crush snare is legendary! Really lovely harmonies in the tutti section after 50s.

Peaceful Waves: background arpeggios convey a wavey feel throughout. Once more nice job on harmonies, and the melody is gorgeous, coming in in two voices in the end. Stellar atmosphere!

I really enjoyed this one, thanks for sharing!

Developer

Thank you! is great to read this little analysis, thanks for take the time to listen :D

Submitted(+1)

Those track perfectly fits what you wrote about in the description and are really well made. I loved Starlight rain in a forest! It has that dark forest vibe and feels adventurous with the kalimba/mallet rhythmic! That's my favorite! You have very good compositions with these 4 tracks. Special mention to those chords progressions at the end of the main theme, it is a great main theme! Plus the 7/8 tempo in Alone is really well made as it doesn't even disturb the player, it just gives more punch and pressure! 

What I'll mainly keep in mind with your submission is that it really feels like a game soundtrack, I mean the whole vibe is so entertaining and motivating in a fun way! Very good job and thank you for sharing it :) 

Developer

Thank you for taking the time to listen to each track, I can see that you have paid attention to every detail and your comment makes me very happy, it's like a musical analysis of my soundtrack. these comments help me grow! :D

Developer

Thank you very much, I am delighted to read your comment, it shows that you are a true musician, you have paid attention to many things! Thanks for listen! 

Submitted(+1)

Great work, alone is my favorite track, I can totally see it in an rpg boss fight!

Developer

I am very happy that you like it. Yeah!, a boss theme in 7/8 hahaha!! Thanks a lot!!

Submitted(+1)

I really like your tracks! They make me think of classical game soundtracks. I like how you mix samples with more "chiptune-sounding" instruments. The composition is good and they fit their intended purposes well. Great entry!

Developer(+1)

You have really understood my music. That is my musical thought, although I try to generate something modern, the classic cannot be missing in the composition. Thank you very much for your comment, it is a great incentive! :D

Submitted(+1)

Really cool vibes! I think my favorite is alone

Developer(+1)

Thank you very much for your comment :D I am very happy that you like that piece!

Submitted(+1)

This was great! I felt like Starlight Rain in a Forest really fit the vibe for a forest level! The rest of your tracks were also great! Well done!

Developer

Thanks a lot!! Yes, I tried to create that jungle atmosphere, with Latin American/African rhythms and instruments like the synthesized flute, I think they give it the touch. Of course I was inspired by games that have levels with jungle haha


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(+1)

Whoa, just epic
The first track starts really simple and it gets better, the feeling of loneliness and isolation riding the sea tides just fit perfect with the theme image.
The second track is crazy how much pressure puts on the narrative you wrote i really liked that one

The boss theme is just epic, nothing more to say i really imagine a giant kraken or something lurking below the ship ready to attack the protagonist

And the last one gives you that peace feeling again, now the journey has ended and the moon going away with the endless sea, just perfect man!


I can't rate this submission but i'll give you 11/10 ⭐

🌙🌠⛵

Developer(+1)

this type of comments makes one only want to compose compose and compose. Thanks my friend!!

Submitted(+1)

Great work on this! I particularly liked the track, Alone. Nice job!

Developer

thanks a lot!! Glad you liked that piece! :D

Submitted(+1)

Very pretty melodies! I like that the whole thing fits your story well too!

Developer

I always try to create solid melodies so that the theme gains essence, I am very glad that you like it :D

Submitted(+1)

The vibes of this soundtrack is absolutely incredible, I love it so much! Gives an alien or alone vibe, but keeps it calming and relaxing. The instruments in these songs blend together really well! Excellently done!

Developer

ooh! thanks a lot! I am very happy to read your comment, it is good that you can appreciate the music I composed. are you participating? good luck to you too :D


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