Introduction: such a stunning switch into the orchestral part. The trills and strings sound truly magical here! Even the piano playing is stunningly realistic. An extremely strong start!
Garden of Light: a very delicate, minimal, and effective piano melody. The warm, intimate swells of the orchestra are a lovely complement. This is a masterful use of color.
Little Moth: the fluttering, delicate piano feels like an imitation of the moth's fluttering wings. It's super animated and characterful. Loving the Lydian!
Village: classic village music. Love that flute patch!
The Forest: I literally said 'oh my God' when the shaker came in. This is refreshingly light, almost bossanova-ey, but in a forest level way. I'm taking notes on your ability to add a touch of sparkle... this is just brimming with ideas.
Cliff Dwellings: I love the subtle percussion, it really makes this one shine for me.
Glowfish Caves: Those dense, swelling string chords in the beginning are just fabulous. There's lots of whimsy in this one, and I like when the harmony dips into dubious places, balancing a sense of wonder with danger and mystery.
The Top: this piece is a strong contrast to the rest of the soundtrack. It immediately creates a strong sense of dread. Itching to see what happens next.
Finale: Extraordinary transition into the boss battle music! Really exemplary battle music. I'm glad to see you aren't afraid to change the meter! It keeps things so fresh--never a dull moment throughout the soundtrack.
I can hear a lot of the Cinematic Studio Solo Strings here, and I must say your usage of them texturally is really inspiring. You two have accomplished a lot together! I'd love to hear more about the collaborative process here! You two have stood out as some of the finest musicians I've ever seen in this competition, and should be very proud. Keep writing!