The deep saw bass is vibrating me to my core! The tone of this track is very clearly defined throughout with emphasis on a dark atmosphere. The delicate bell melodies contrast the heaviness of the bass to create a feeling of tension making me think that there are some facades in the casino space you describe and while it might be colorful, there are certainly some nefarious intentions happening.
Constructive feedback: I like to think of a piece of music like a story, there are high points and low points and often there is a natural arc, sometimes with unexpected twists. I can hear elements of this track that show you are thinking about how that progression should work, and I think leaning into that a little bit more might help elevate this track to the next level. For example, the riser that starts at 0:33 comes in and gets pretty loud pretty quickly which made me think we were about to transition into a higher energy section, but at the end, the energy kind of simmered to where we started. I think you have the building blocks in place to jump off those risers and jump into a new section that helps progress your overall story arc, such as adding syncopation in the melody, introducing a new instrument pad, or adding a new rhythm. I recognize that video game loops cannot always be too dynamically contrasting, so your caution is warranted, but I think I was left wanting just a little bit more energy.
Overall, I think that the overall dark mood and upward motion of this piece paints a clear picture of the emotional atmosphere of this particular casino, and if this were playing in a game I was playing, I would certainly be on edge. Nice work and thank you for sharing!
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