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A jam submission

Beside Still WatersView project page

Submitted by El-Dee — 1 day, 5 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Execution#293.1503.150
Vibe/Atmosphere#313.5003.500
Composition#343.0503.050
Listenability#353.0003.000
Overall#373.1503.150
Correlation to Theme#443.0503.050

Ranked from 20 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Description
A nice hidden place to rest at the lake. Tried to stick with an E suspended pentatonic scale for most of it, with a bit in C mixolydian towards the end.

Link to Streaming Service
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=siXmcieGMjw

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Comments

Submitted(+1)

Hey there! I love the painting you used for the album cover. This is some pretty good stuff you got here. I love how soft and ambient it is. That suspended E really does add a lot of depth. Great choice on the instruments too. I like the piano and synths you used. They gave it nice color. Solid work here.

Submitted(+1)

It's a nice piece for sure, very well done! Loved the instrument choices. Although I think the noise percussion is a bit harsh for this kind of piece, maybe something softer would have been more effective as to not take away from the other instruments.

Submitted(+1)

I love the bend in tonality you created at about 2:21, and how you increase the "pressure" of the bend over the next 20ish seconds and beyond. The mix is appropriate, everything is cohesive. Great job!

Submitted(+1)

Interesting approach to the drones and the concept, but at the one minute mark my brain is starting to look for something to hold onto melodically and some variation. The drone sustained intensity and qualities are detrimental to the listening experience, as they take most of the attention space. At around 2:11 there's some harmonic variation in the bass, but I felt the piece would have improved if it appeared earlier. The drone continuity makes the piece a tad oppressive and difficult to get to the end without feeling somewhat tired.

Ratings:

Execution: 3

Vibe: 3

Composition: 3

Listenability: 2

Correlation to theme: 2

Rating criteria: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1LEz4pyyHR7iQ75W2IFjA22odaeDNmdm-/view?usp=drive...

Submitted

It sounds more like a space theme to me.

Submitted(+1)

Looking at the DAW picture I have absolutely no idea how you made your track XD but it sounds great ! I like the "sonar" pulse giving the track's tempo, easy listen, I enjoyed, very chill, I appreciated the change at  around 2:20 it was a nice touch to get out of the mixolydian.

Submitted(+1)

Sounds like one big Drone, with a small melody above it... Very interesting way to compose, in my opinion! Good job on the Soundtrack.

Submitted(+1)

Really atmospheric and mixed beautifuly. Nice submission, good work.

Submitted

Really atmospheric and mixed beautifuly. Nice submission, good work.

Submitted(+1)

Hey nice submission! Love your choices of sounds and colors. 1st minute is a nice kind of minimalist ambience (that honestly I could probably listen to for a lot longer than 1 min). The hat/snare fits the rest of your song's palette to my ears. I think the instrument that comes in around 1:43 is a bit shrill for me. The chord changes 2:20 and beyond convey mystery and feel suspended. I can definitely see this music in a game. Nice job!