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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Overall | #8 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Production | #9 | 4.222 | 4.222 |
| Creativity/Interpretation | #14 | 3.667 | 3.667 |
Ranked from 9 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
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Classical Blue Lava! Right up your alley, fitting perfectly into e.g. your 'Melodic Spring' mix.
As I am getting used to your composing style and DAW, I am noticing more and more things. That 'tremolo mandolin' from LABS is one of your staples. I remember it in 'Firefly Stream', 'Falling Leaf Path', 'Cozy Fall Shop' (from your Melodic Autumn mix), and 'Lilypond Waltz' (from your Melodic Spring mix) and some more songs I do not remember.
The layering of your instruments, with multiple overlaying melodies and multiple background instruments both subtle and dominant, is astoundingly well done as usual. Your panning is formidable, not consciously noticeable yet still present. And you're just amazing at creating these lovely "spring" vibes! The lo-fi snare underneath fits well and is something I've not heard you do before. And that bass is lovely too!
Awesome song man. I'm a bit late, but I don't mind. Wouldn't want to miss this :)
Thank you so much for commenting! You've figured out my tricks! That mandolin tremolo from Spitfire Labs is one of my favorite sounds that subtlely fills the high register as a sort of acoustic pad. You've identified many of the songs I've used it in (and I've probably used it in a lot more too). :) You also noticed the Melodic Autumn and Melodic Spring collections pattern... I think maybe it's time for a Melodic Summer! Some of my recent releases were made with that idea in the back of my mind. Thank you so much again!
Oh, a Melodic Summer collection would be lovely! It would complete the collection nicely. I'm looking forward to it :)
My partner immediately said it sounds like animal crossing, and I agree! The simplicity of the track really lends itself to your picture and the lighthearted vibe. For me it gives a sense of nostalgia back to playing games when I was young, good stuff!
Thank you so much for this kind comment! Yes, I was definitely going for simple and intimate and Animal Crossing is one of the best at that. I appreciate you listening!
This piece feels bright and clean! It gave me the vibe of a sunny summer day—relaxed yet productive. I could easily imagine it in an outdoor-themed building or simulation game. The progression was really clear, especially with the use of shakers, guitar, bass, and piano. Well done! Did you use an 808-style kick and a mandolin as well?
Thank you so much! Good ears! Yep, the kick was from a pack that I purchased and I wanted the 808 sound, and I love using the free Spitfire mandolin tremolo patch - it's a go to for me for sure! Otherwise, I also found a strange harp VST that sounds like a banjo and that is also another instrument added in with everything else!
I was wondering about that. Nice!
Honestly kinda reminds me of playing a Sims game haha, that's a good thing though!
That is a compliment to me! There is some pretty good music in those games and I think the relaxed and happy vibe I was going for would work well supporting that type of game. Thanks!
I think this is a well-crafted melody for both the first and second sections of the piece. You also have interesting countermelodies added in. I wish I heard more strings in the piece personally. Maybe doubling some of bass line with a double bass pizzicato would be cool?
I can sort of see this in a youtube manualities video and if it was there, I would remember this track more than the tutorial.
Thank you so much! I appreciate your close listening to my track (as well as every other track of this jam). I think you are right that more strings, particularly pizzicato adding to the warm and intimate feel, would work well. I think the C section probably would benefit from that addition the most. Great suggestion!
Sound cool, really upbeat. Great!
Edit: Also I don't think it sounds like music for a youtube manualities video ;)
I really appreciate it! Upbeat and relaxed was my goal, so thank you!
This music is perfect for a manualities video on youtube. (don´t hate me) great job I like that.
Haha I agree that there are some elements of "corporate background music" genre to this that were not intentional. Hopefully that doesn't distract too much from the summery feel good vibes!
A lovely piece, I really like it!
The instruments sound great, and the progression is cool.
Thank you so much! I was trying to find a collection of instruments that were relatively bright and intimate and I was happy to discover this combination!