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A jam submission

AquaView project page

​Aqua is a modern composition designed to accompany the exploration of an underwater world.
Submitted by Arkwaves (@Arkwaves_studio) — 13 hours, 9 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Overall#34.4424.442
Execution#44.5264.526
Listenability#44.5264.526
Composing Quality#44.5264.526
Correlation to Theme#64.4744.474
Uniqueness#104.1584.158

Ranked from 19 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Link to Streaming Service
https://on.soundcloud.com/KIM3o0cup28i2bZcUx

Description
Aqua is a modern composition designed to accompany the exploration of an underwater world. The piece alternates between a main theme, a peaceful atmosphere suitable for slow exploration, and dynamic build-ups that can illustrate phases of fast swimming.

Composed for the Impressions Composing Jam: Mystery Jam #1, the mandatory motif used is #1.
The main loop is located between measure 25 (00:00:55) and measure 89 (00:03:13).
Another loop, between measure 33 (00:01:13) and 57 (00:02:07), can extend the exploration phase.
For adaptive music, many entry and exit cues are possible :)

Enjoy listening!

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Which Motif did you use?

One (6/8)

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Comments

HostSubmitted

Hey, DM me on discord to verify your discord tag!

Submitted(+1)

This has got so much good stuff going on in it - 2:45 has got to be my favorite part, because I get major Mystery Dungeon vibes from the way you constructed the melody. Fantastic job!

Submitted(+1)

Really nice production, I love the groove and percussion!1:39 and 2:16 are some stand out sections for me. Great job!

Submitted(+1)

I've played too much Ape Escape, so the jungle part really made me feel like this could fit nicely in a modern take on those games.

Production and everything is brilliant + the vibe is GREAT.

Stellar stuff!
 

Submitted(+1)

Fantastic work, it sounds amazing the compositional structure is very well crafted, great arrangement it sounds modern. I really like the percussive change starting from 1:41.  The mix is also well done, you even got a scam comment on soundcloud ! Maybe at 0:55 it felt like something was missing compared to the rest of the piece but at the same time you're just prepping us for someting else and its not as long , I got used to it. Good rendition of the theme, its really cool to see what you did with my theme or everyone elses have a different take that I would never thought about. Top work, keep it up.

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Submitted(+1)

This is. Such a vibe. aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa

It's all so relaxing and homely! I love how the motif was used, and especially that chord progression. This is amazing honestly I could go on for ages about everything here. Superb work :)

HostSubmitted(+1)

Really awesome work.

I love the bassline, and the way that you develop the piece.

I don't really have anything to add, it's excellent work! :)

Submitted(+1)

Loved how the track develops and morphs between fuller and more sparse parts, keeping it interesting all the time. Liked the harmonic decisions as well, Great job!!

Submitted(+1)

Very chill and relaxing. It captures the fluidity of water well but also has a childish playfulness and the progression is wonderful.

Submitted(+2)

Amazing track, definitely one of my favorites

Developer (1 edit)

Thanks! And like I said, you did an awesome collab with Fiumals, bravo.

Submitted(+2)

I love ittttt the part at 2:14 is so damn GOOD!!!!! What a banger, if this was in a game i'd stay for hours in the water level just listening to this

Developer(+1)

Thanks!! I appreciate the feedback! I have to admit, the 'jungle' part is my favorite too.

Great tracks on your end as well :)