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| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Consistency of Album Quality | #18 | 3.636 | 3.636 |
| Audio Production Quality | #20 | 3.273 | 3.273 |
| Music Composition Quality | #20 | 3.455 | 3.455 |
| Correlation to the Theme | #24 | 3.182 | 3.182 |
| Overall | #24 | 3.327 | 3.327 |
| Overall Submission Enjoyment | #26 | 3.091 | 3.091 |
Ranked from 11 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Use of Bonus Challenges
Challenge Five
I attempted the fifth challenge
URL to Streaming Service
https://www.roonskaivermusic.com
Submission Description
I imagined a game that was an 80s Synthwave sci-fi bonanza with a little bit of Blade Runner, a little bit of the Terminator, and a little bit of Knight Rider.
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Very chill and light. I like that. Could use some work, but it came out well. Needs some polishing like for reverb, instrument transitions, and dynamics. But other then that. It was good.
Very chill and uplifting, with moments that bring up the pace and add a little more intensity.
I really like the idea of using a certain set of synths as 'instruments' and creating a whole project with them, I liked the ones you used individually, though occasionally at some points, together they didn't quite sound as cohesive. Every element is very clear and well mixed, nothing drowns out anything else and it's never too busy or too empty.
There are small moments where certain elements kind of go out of the expected key or progression, which can be interesting, but I feel the usage was a little hit or miss for me, though gives it a very explorative feel.
At first Code Between the Lines was my favourite, the 'bass' and 'guitar' play off each other very well, but when Rerouting a Mindset came on my head really started bopping, and I feel this track is where everything you were trying to do with this project really came together in a nice finish.
Overall I enjoyed this project for it's exploration of it's ideas and chill, nostalgic feel.
Hey again, I done goofed, having reviewed the wrong OST. The fault is on my part. I've now deleted my initial comment and thoroughly listened to the correct OST. I've have also revised my rating. Apologies for the confusion!
First off I quite enjoy your selected sound palette. In your description you described experimenting with sounds and arrangements and that's actually a big plus for me, I love experimentation and trying out new things, that's how I try to break away from "conventional" practices in order to discover new territory. Different time signatures are also a plus for me.
There are a few things I'd personally like to hear more:
- Either instrument layering or tweaking some of the synths, or other instruments. As I said, I love the sound selection, and I think it would be sweet to have some of the leads really stand out by way of fx/eq. Synths could layered or tweaked in a way that enhances the space and depth in the tracks.
- Similar to the first point: Adding a bit more to the drums by way of ear candy, fills, or percussion to accentuate and enhance the kicks and snares would be sweet.
- The melodic phrasing may purely be a creative and intentional choice, focusing on a couple in a given song would reel me in a bit more.
- While I'm a big fan of sfx/sound design being used in particular contexts, I'm not counting it in my rating, but since I enjoy your experimentation I'd have loved to see what you can do in that regard.
Overall, big fan of experimentation and sound exploration.
Fave tracks: Serenity Encoded, Code Between the Lines
Thanks for your feedback, on either OST jam! I think if I had had a bit more time, I could have finessed the mix a bit more. I actually had some of the leads synths dialed up quite a bit originally, but when I listened on other speakers (and not my usual headphones) I convinced myself to dial them back. I think I'll take your feedback and tweak them again. Thanks for taking the time to rewrite your feedback!
I can visualize the concept in your music; it's a shame you didn't have time to develop it.
Thanks, and yeah, I wish I had had more time, too! Unlike my last Jam, where I was able to just brute force my conceptual vision over 6 straight days and one piece of continuous music, this jam I had to dabble when I had time, so I lost a little bit of focus on the overall vision I had in mind. I think if I had had the previous approach (and schedule to do it), I would have gotten through a longer, more fully realized version of what was in my mind. Thanks again for the feedback!