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That makes total sense. Often singularities are set into a negative light, but there can also be positive effects to this. I have heard other entries that also went a positive vibe; I dig it :)

The droning sound at 0:13 and a minor key is something many of the songs here have in common. I do love the part from 0:30 onwards a lot, especially that rumbling and the wind-instrument at 0:46 which feels perfect for a relic - what instrument is that? The song is short, but I like that given the plethora of 2-, 3-, 4- and even 5-minute entries. It captures the feeling well, the feeling of a post-apocalyptic relic.

I see different parts, starting at 0:00, 0:18, 0:54, 1:29, 3:47 and 4:26. All parts are well-made. Maybe I am too much of a simpleton to understand, but I don’t quite get how they fit together. Without any transition, they sound like snippets of a whole - puzzle pieces, if you will - telling a story. A bit like a broken recorder in a deserted landscape… Or you just couldn’t decide which part to continue with and slapped them all together, of course (I doubt it though) ;). Definitely a very interesting and quite beautiful entry. Every part is simple enough to understand quickly. It makes me wonder how the puzzle pieces fit together. If there was a ‘creative’ voting category, you would have nailed it :)

You got a nice beat to it! I like the variation at 0:56, I was really longing for some. It’s not the most creative track, but what you got is quite solid as it has good quality and a strong buildup. Well done :D

I hear plenty of electronic bleeps, and in the minor key, so the ‘AI taking over’ vibe is already there! 0:55-1:22 feels a bit much though, too much stuff going on at the same time making it feel a bit like a chaos at times. The theme is nice, though there’s little variation on the main chord progression. I like the ending at 2:03 - 2:15. I would have just ended it at 2:15 though, as the weird silence from 2:15 - 2:24 makes you think it has already ended. Overall, nice entry :D

Really beautiful notes at the start! And good chord progression (I - IV - IV - I,  I believe? At least that one instrument follows those notes, the sound feels richer though, idk). The droning sound starting at 0:29 is perfect for an AI vibe, and the minor key helps too. There’s only little variation on the theme, but it doesn’t feel annoying due to the good quality. Well done :D

I love the nice melody at 0:07 to 0:21. The speedup at 0:35 came a bit out of nowhere to me though. The combination of a piccolo and high piano sounds lovely, and the part at 1:13 with the tuba sounds great too. I personally don’t feel a ‘Singularity’ vibe, but that could be me. Nice entry :)

Oh, this is a really cool concept. A single piano playing a calm theme, but every time that sweeping breathing sound comes over, the theme becomes quicker, more complicated, more minor, and a bit false, until an additional electronic instrument is added that slowly replaces the piano altogether! Like my entry, your song tells a tale. And the piano theme is made by dividing the 12/8 signature into 4+4+4; 4+3+3+2; and 3+3+3+3 respectively, if I am correct! This made it feel hard to follow at times but at the same time made it feel cohesive, fitting the theme. I love wacky stuff like this! Well done :D

Lovely sounds! I really love the part at 0:32. I like the part less at 0:51, as this Rock-ish vibe is a bit too much for me, but it does fit the concept well. The (what I envision are) sweeping synths give a hollow and hopeless vibe, and the electric guitar fits the electric feel. I also like the ending at 4:04 where only the guitar is left. Nice song :D

Lovely, some vocals (probably vocaloid, if I had to guess)! And accompanied by a really nice back track too. I am surprised by the upbeat sound as I envision Singularity not as ‘merging of machine and man’, but of machines surpassing us and leaving us in the dust. But something like Singularity is of course open for interpretation, so I welcome the change! And I love dance-y vibe this has.

The choir nicely signals hopelessness, while being accompanied by the electronic “alien” sounds and metallic blips. The buildup at 0:34 felt to me like it was going to a ‘drop’ of sorts, making the next part sound a bit shallow, but I became used to that on the second listen. I like the error sound at 1:15. Overal, quite nice :D

Wow, really cool! This is a style I do not often see here. The electronic instruments really fit the AI theme. The start feels really upbeat, signifying the Creation of AI and all the cool things it can do. Over time, it feels like we lose control over them, and the part from 3:00+ definitely feels like the Regret part: we lost to them. I love the execution and quality of this song, and it is in an original style. Lovely :D

You went for a more positive vibe, which surprises me, as the Technological Singularity is usually associated with human demise. It does make you stand out from the rest. I hear normal instruments like a piano, but also more metallic electronic instruments, signifying the combination of humans with AI. This song, to me, sounds like a truce after a war; finally, a moment of rest. I dig it! :D

The minor key and synths do make it feel like there’s nothing left but an echoing metal void, really cool! Feels hopeless. I like the sounds of the synths and that occasional ticking sound, good quality.

Thanks for playing it and for the compliments, really appreciate it :)

Thanks a lot :D! The twangs are a combination of Iron Pipes and Timbales and felt metal-y to me, and the speed-up felt appropriate. Glad you like it!

Thanks a lot :D. I am glad you recognize the melodic similarity and the saddening over time. And thanks for the compliment of finding it an enjoyable listen!

Thanks a lot :D. What you describe is exactly how I intended it, so I am glad that it worked out as I hoped it would! As always, I love your detailed description. Thanks again!

Thank you so much! I'm glad you like the concept :D

Dank je wel :D! I appreciate it a lot <3

Thank you so much! :D

You always have such a good way of saying things. A "bass that goes tonic-fifth with the guitar on the off-beat" for example is such a perfect way of saying what is going on, where I would probably say something like "the bouncy bass + guitar combo" xD.

I used quite some soundfonts outside of Musescore for this composition, so it just goes to show that sometimes moving outside of Musescore can already improve the song quite a bit! I'm glad you like the quality :D

As you are one of few people who even look at the score, I wanted to give something back by including your name. You're welcome :)

WOW, thanks :O! It means a lot that you think I deserve that. You're such a good fellow *sob*

Wow, thanks! I personally think of woodwinds (especially piccolo) when I think of birds, and the bird sound that Musescore has fits quite nicely with it. I like the 'whimsical' nature of this, as I personally interpret a pigeon battle to be quite goofy, not scary ;D. Thanks again!

Thank you! I am glad you like the melody and the small chaotic elements. I indeed went for a more quirky song, like Gloo actually, as I personally interpreted a battle against pigeons to be goofy, not scary. Thanks again :D

Oh, that is awesome, that you make the sounds yourself! In the near future I would love to try and make my own sounds as well, this inspires me :D

Ah, I remember this from the Discord! A good song to close off with - you are my final song to rate! So let's dive extra deep into it :)

Your general melody (0:10 - 0:32) is very nice. Although it is very repetitive (like the melodies of other entries), it does not annoy quickly. I like how you made the melody using an uncommon instrument: tubular bells. You could have chosen to let the bells rest for a bit after 0:32 and given the reign to some other instrument (because although your melody does not annoy, the bell sounds do after a while). That why I appreciate that at 0:55 you switch the melody off to a different instrument, and at 1:06 again. This gives it a bit of variety (although the bells are still present: you could have let the bells rest completely a bit or lower the volume, as they can be quite dominant; you don't want to overuse them). I also feel like this fits Yuwal quite well, as quite the battle to end with. Overall, the song sounds really nice, I really like it :D

And congrats, you probably have the longest name of any song in my iTunes by using Yuwal's name fully xD

Haha, lovely theming with the 'seven sins'! I realize btw that "ah yes, a 7/4 time signature, lovely" might come across as sarcastic, especially since people generally have a hard time with 7/4, but it was meant seriously; I do actually love it :)

Yo, that bass hits hard! I love deep droning bass sounds and you got just the thing! Your sound quality is phenomenal. I also like your choice to go for a more environmental theme rather than a melodic one. It makes you different than the other songs. And you still got plenty of interesting aspects, such as the speedup from 1:15 - 1:30. Very nice entry :D

I like it! The first beat was already grand. That orchestral feeling really helps to feel the grandness of the situation. When the violins (I guess?) join at 0:20 feels very good. And I love the (falsely) hopeful section at 0:55... and how it got destroyed at 1:10 ;). The theme gets a bit stale after you've heard it a while, but it definitely fits a final boss theme (especially with that hopeful section included)! Really nice :D

I like the use of the distortion guitar, it definitely adds to the theme (perhaps Yuwall distorts the world around it just by being present!). And you make me realize I should really use cow-bells more xD. I do have to say that it feels more like a metal song than an enemy encounter. I'm not sure why actually.
At first I felt the song would be inappropriate given the slowness of the initial bass, but I'm glad you quickly followed it up with some quick drums! It does feel a bit to me as if it could use another instrument... perhaps another instrument to be played in the background, like the bass guitar. Anyway, I like what you got going here, well done :D

Ah yes, a 7/4 time signature, lovely. I noticed it immediately. You should have joined https://itch.io/jam/rmcc-8, you would have been totally at home. You use it well, not overloading it with complexity and often having a consistent beat to hang on to (until 1:15 comes, and you likely intend to confuse people a bit ;). You also use a nice theme to go along with the 7/4 (which is not trivial: most often it just sounds like a 4/4 cut-off or 3/4 unnecessarily extended). You have the right theme for an evil encounter with Yuwall in my opinion. And I love a 7/4 done right! Nicely done :D

Plenty of creativity has been put in this track I see! Lots of variation in themes. That transition at 0:20 is really cool! It feels like three separate phases. And what a funny instrument is that sound that starts at 0:02! And the rhythm/beat in the first part is kinda interesting, as the quick beats go so fast that it almost feels like it is jittering uncontrollably in the presence of this anomaly creature. Really cool :D

I am very curious how a sheet music would look with this "3/4 and 4/4 mix"! And... if you mix in 4/4 elements and 3/4 elements, why not just make the song in 12/8? Doesn't that solve all your problems? Either way, the transition (at least it felt like a transition) was very smooth, so good job :)

Nice buildup! I love the strings, you use them really well, both in the low and high registers. I've heard others use bells to a good extent as well. I can totally imagine the threat being constantly on the lure. This could also be a great chase theme, I actually imagine that more than a battle theme. Great entry :D

I think you succeeded in creating a "final boss" vibe. From the start I got that vibe, probably from the descending bassline (not sure why that gave me final boss vibes, but I have stopped making sense of my head). The electric guitar and drums add a nice bit of tension, especially at 0:45 when I was just thinking you should spice it up! Going from using the drum on whole notes to using them on every half note (and to go back to whole notes at 1:40) is really effective. I also loved that effect at 2:10 you did to end the song. That is something I could never do in Musescore ;). Your melody is repetitive, but that works well to create that theme, and you don't overuse it. Overall, great entry :D

I like what you got going here. The buildup at the start is nice, although I believe the low bass from the start kinda gets overshadowed by the other instruments, barely becoming hearable. I do like this piano-solo you got going, then followed up by other instruments. Although the theme played by the piano is constant for nearly the entire song, it is a very nice theme and I surprisingly don't find it getting annoying (perhaps because the other instruments are varying it up nicely, and because the instrument is a piano which is easy on the ears). So nice job on that! (Do watch out with it though, as it might not always work out as well (I know from experience).)
I should mention though, that it is a bit too calm for a "menacing you're in trouble" vibe, as I believe others have also suggested. I do like the song however, and I think it would fit great for perhaps a ghostly dungeon or something else (perhaps where he's lurking?). Overall, well done :D

I like the story, it always adds a lot to the experience. There is a lot of creativity here, with the three or four different phases. And you made a sick change from 8/8 to something like 12/8 at 1:40, I love time signature changes. In my opinion, the (third?) section at 0:46 does feel a bit too laid-back, too up-beat and chill for an evil presence arriving. I don't know what makes it so up-beat, as I imagine it is still written in the minor scale. Overall though, I love the varying sections and it fits with Yuwall and the story behind it. Well done :D

I hear a lot of things in common with the other songs: choir, violins, a fast tempo. Well-executed too. It's got a nice beat and rhythm to it. You nicely vary your sections, with different rhythms or instrumentation. And then you have those background sounds, e.g. at 0:55- what are they, breaths, chants, whispers? They work well to keep me a bit uneasy, just like that weird rhythm at 1:53, just to keep me on my toes. I don't know why, but I kinda feel like I am being chased in an evil forest. I dig this, well done :D

This is a nice variation on all the ear-blasting epic battle themes. This has a slower final-battle vibe to it. It reminds me of Super Mario Galaxy's "King Bowser" (which is not the final boss actually, but does feel like it). And at the same time, the repeated bell gives me TLOZ Majora's Mask "Final Hours" vibe, as if doom is approaching. The harp gives it an emotional touch, as if someone is saying "this is the moment, finish it!". Really, I kinda love this! It really nails that doom-aspect. Well done :D

I love this eerie intro, slowly layering extra instruments on top! It really feels like you've just entered the wrong place. And just when I figured that it might need a change, you changed it up; fine timing on that part. The following section is a great battle theme, with plenty of variations and interesting effects (e.g. 1:45, 1:56) to keep me interested. The song fits the evil "darkness" theme of Yuwall just right. I love the use of a 6/8 (or 12/8?) time signature.
The first and second phase are very distinct (intro and battle), but I have a bit of trouble identifying the third phase. I figured it started at 3:00, but the song seems to go back to the same theme as in phase 2, so it feels more like an extension of phase 2.
Overall, really cool! There are a lot of things here I could see myself trying in the future :D