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A jam submission

A Lot Can HappenView project page

An EP created for LoneRabbit's OST Composing Jam 8
Submitted by Jarrod — 8 hours, 29 minutes before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Composition#883.7203.720
Creativity#953.6403.640
Storytelling#1023.5603.560
Overall#1133.5363.536
Quality#1453.4403.440
Impression#1463.3203.320

Ranked from 25 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Description
This would probably be for an RPG or visual novel. It covers a pretty broad spectrum of moods.

One Summer Night I - 8 PM on the Boardwalk
Hot date at the docks.

One Summer Night II - A Light from the Abyss
Oh no, a kaiju!

One Summer Night III - In the Morning
Man, that really sucked with the kaiju.

Composed in Ableton Live with mostly Ableton instruments

Message from the artist
I tried to make the EDM-ish one stressful but not painful to listen to. Hope I done did it good!

Theme

One Summer Night

How does it fit the theme?
I used a few melodic themes to convey different feelings I associate with summer nights: Fun and romance (track 1), stress and sweat and grime (track 2), longing and regret (track 3).

Link(s) of the submission on streaming services
https://soundcloud.com/jarrod-greene-68405185/sets/a-lot-can-happen
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CgOlMr45Bn4&list=PL_D4pvNUej0p35suV-muTPM0PABvvGYpl

Number of tracks
3

Genre

Electronic
Ambient
Pop

Soundtrack use permission

Yes (CC BY-NC)

Any non-commercial project

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Comments

Submitted

Three great tracks with three diverse emotional soundscapes. I think my main problem is that the tracks feel a little too quiet, especially evident in the second track which robs it of the punch I think it should have. It's not as bad with the third track but I do think the volume could be raised on it, but the composition on it is just lovely. Really good job!

Submitted

Solid and cohesive, and I really like all of your tracks' arrangements, beautifully written with a lot of emotions in them. The second song makes great contrast to the first song, with the same musical motif but delivers a more intensive feels, which I am a fan of. It also does sound like it comes out of a game, if you put that track into a modded Terraria boss fight I bet it fits perfectly. Well done!

Submitted

I enjoyed the percussive elements and your use of panning! I also liked the change in energy between tracks.

Submitted

These compositions are so much fun! Each track nails the stated feeling pretty well.

The lead instruments in the first two tracks were a bit harsh for my liking, but maybe that's just me.

Overall tho I really enjoyed this!

Submitted

This was my first morning submission and was a joy to listen to with a coffee. The progression of "snuggly, then stressful, then sad" works great from a narrative standpoint, it feels like a complete short story and with the catchy motif it felt like the perfect amount. 8 PM on the Boardwalk and In The Morning their mellow/lo-fi feel is handled really well and I'd love to hear these put on loop during a pretty sunset section of a game. I think compositionally A Light from the Abyss has all the stuff it needs for the energy that it's going for, but the drums feel like they're a little too far back in the mix compared to all the other stuff (imo) ((I love hard percussive edm stuff tho :>)). The lead also sounds like it's got some resonant frequencies that are peaking, not sure if that's intentional. I do only say any of that because I do really like the composition in the first place, and again both other songs have no notes they're a ton of fun. Great work!

Submitted

This is such clean work I was vibing the whole time I was listening to it. Indeed a LOT can happen in a span of three songs, both narratively and musically! I really liked the timbre of the instruments you used for 'A Light from the Abyss', I think you definitely succeeded in making sure the more intense parts felt stressful but also pleasant to the ear :) congrats!

Submitted

OO WOW! I just got set up on my balcony at 9 PM to listen to some OSTs and this is the first one I checked out. This hit me real good, it's really something special and lovely! IfI can give any criticism, I think the last song was just a bit too quiet. Its softness is absolutely beautiful, but it could have been turned up a bit to fit a little better with the rest of the OST. Fantastic job!!!

Submitted

good soundtrack, really loved In the Morning!

Submitted

lol, i loved your short, but vivid descriptions of the songs... a wonderful change of tone from a lot of other entries! the progressions in the first track are spot on and really well-chosen. the restating of your central motif does a great job keeping the songs connected through their relatively disparate styles! the highlight for me is the last track - the piano writing gives an air of confidence, but the melodic and harmonic choices at the beginning of the track destabilize it, contributing to that feeling of uncertainty that you mention in the youtube description. however, towards the end, it seems to resolve, with the dissonance becoming scarce, and it really does finish with that sort of longing feeling. i think you've done a great job conveying emotions throughout your writing in the entirety of this project - really nicely done!

Submitted

The second song was a huge surprise but a welcome one.

I think the third track feels a little out of place. Where the first one is relaxing but used a good amount of synths and the second one uses a lot, The third being mostly just a slow piano song feels a little bit anticlimactic compared to the other 2. At least to me since I like the faster more intricate songs.

Submitted

8PM on the Boardwalk: Ooh those drums are so good under that piano. Love the bending synths that come in. Love the chord choices.

A Light from the Abyss: Ooh didn't expect this turn. That bass is very cool especially after the two minute mark. I love the use of the previous tracks motif here. 

In the Morning: The chords are brilliant. More of the motif. Very beautiful conclusion!

Nice work!

Submitted (1 edit)

I love the melody in 8 PM on the Boardwalk. Great soundtrack :)

Submitted

i like the europop style in track 2, and the leitmotif that's hummable is stuck in my mind. i love what moods you have set for track 3 and 1, it's really cozy and peaceful.

Submitted

Love the atmosfere you create I can really feel the summer breeze 💖 Also love the texture of all the synths. 

Submitted

I like how you incorporated the main leitmotif in each track. I do wish that that leitmotif was a bit longer though, as it gets a bit repetitive after a while (especially in track 2). I did really love track 3 - very beautiful piece!

i like the bass you used! it sounds very interesting 

Submitted

The second part of your soundtrack was a delightful surprise! I wasn't expecting that turn!