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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Correlation to theme | #377 | 3.318 | 3.318 |
| Impression | #412 | 3.136 | 3.136 |
| Quality | #428 | 3.182 | 3.182 |
| Overall | #477 | 3.118 | 3.118 |
| Composition | #493 | 3.000 | 3.000 |
| Creativity | #547 | 2.955 | 2.955 |
Ranked from 22 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Description
The soundtrack I've composed was created with an 2D RPG in mind. Based on the jam's image theme, I wanted to create something mysterious and fun but not without peril, which I tried to convey in the opening overture track, Beyond. Things get a bit more lighthearted with New Horizons, which still carries that same mysterious energy but drives a little bit more action - the player is now in the game and on the move. Finally, Townsfolk represents celebration and rest. The player has completed that puzzle, defeated those monsters and can now rest, regroup and resupply.
Each track began on my keyboard. I tried a few different keys throughout the project, and searched for sounds that may initially sound dark, but turned into realization and/or discovery. Once i had the general melody and rythm, I moved the tracks to FL Studio and played around with layering different sounds. Shockingly, I strictly used FLEX for each sound. I didn't feel the need for much drums - i wanted to keep the airyness and fantasy of the entire soundtrack, but added some light 'taps' in New Horizons to evoke a little more action.
Message from the artist
I really appreciate you taking a listen to these tunes. I typically create electronic music and have been playing piano for a few years, but this is my first composing jam of any sort. I've always wanted to try videogame music as I am an avid gamer, and I had an absolute blast creating this soundtrack.
Theme
How does it fit the theme?
This picture evokes profound mystery for me. The expression on the girl's face is one of wonder and awe, and the world around her shines with the unknown. While the them is aquatic, I chose to focus on the lightness I feel as she floats among the bubbles and fish.
Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://on.soundcloud.com/31KC4RxDaaKj52vGA
Number of tracks3
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Comments
Nice OST. My fav is Beyond, I like how it progress from echoed piano... into echoed piano with electronic accompanion... funny how two parts with the same melody have totally diferent mood. Good work.
Overall, a very good result! I like how soothing and atmospheric the soundtrack sounds.
P.S. I like the guitar in Townsfolk, heh)
Nice soundscape and good choice of instruments, solid work! I liked the variety with Townsfolk, I didn't expect the use of piano for the entire track. Good job!
I like new horizons a lot! I think it was a good choice to give it some percussion because it really sets it apart from the other tracks but I think it was too short! So much could be done with what you had there and I wanted to hear it!
New Horizons is a bop. Like, bubbly fish rap beat.
Pretty nice soundtrack and very cool vibes !
I liked the first track a lot (loads of reverb though, I think you can cut a bit of those high and low frequencies from the reverb to not drown out the sound completely), and I felt Paradise Killer's soundtrack vibes from the second track (which is always nice), so good job !
Cool mix with orchestral and electronic. Beyond is a nice intro, still think there is a tiny bit too much reverb but thats my taste. New Horizons is pretty nice but it doesn't move enough imo, I think you can extend more and add some motion, change chords at some point could help. Good job !
I love the vibe! Especially track 2, sounds amazing, and could easily see this in OST like Terraria or Stardew.
Nice reverb on the piano in the first track! It take so much space without being drawn in it, really liked it! Well done throughout all the tracks!
Great stuff, I liked New Horizons the most the bell pad and horn combo worked well.
I forgot how good FLEX was for being free with FL Studio. Definitely hear the fantasy and airy-ness you describe in the tracks. I think this soundtrack would fit perfectly in an rpg game. Good work!
I really liked the strings towards the end of "Beyond" :)
The high reverb of the instruments in "Beyond" really conveys a sensation of space and I liked when the synth pattern comes in with the pad chords on top.
I liked the staccatto horn melody in "New Horizon" and the song overall has a nice playful vibe, though IMO the higher pitch range became a bit crowded with all the reverb from the harp and bell.
I really liked the piano melody and the guitar counterpoint in "Townsfolk", and the strings add a nice warm tone. Very fitting for a town theme.
thanks for listening and thanks for the feedback!
i love track 2, feels like a safe hideout in the woods in an otherwise chaotic game
thanks!