What a fantastic journey you took us. I think you outdid yourself compositionally. This feels so grand but also has still that playful Eetu edge to it. At times it felt a bit like John Williams writing music for a JRPG. The sheer palette of emotions was awesome. Having the story with the songs feels definitly like the definitive version of your presentation, although I had some problems still following what happens on the screen and not just enjoying the music itself. :D
Personally it’s hard to pick a favorite, although the first song kinda resonated the most with me. It kinda had that Kings Field intro vibe. And those games are just peak. And it also had the most range in dynamics and emotional depth.
If I’d had to nick pick it would be just the Sample libraries sound (which is more subjective and most likely something you cannot change without some pretty beefy investment). But at times it felt like the general orchestra and the instruments could be a bit more into your face with a more direct close sound. That would also mean not only using more of the close mic mix but also placing the close and Decca trees differently into the stereo field. But again this would be the ultimate nick picking, since the general sound is quite good. But I think it would make the emotional impact a bit more raw and bigger than life instead of feeling like the orchestra has taken a step back like being on a stage.
All in all I genuinely in awe with the music and what you’ve created. Also the sung vocals were a really nice touch and worked very well.
Vibe/Atmosphere: 5/5
Storytelling/History: 4/5
Cohesion: 4/5
Uniqness/Originality: 4/5
Execution: 5/5
Incorporation of the Theme: 5/5