I like the chill, airy synths at the beginning and the sharper, occasionally atonal variations at :16. The transition into :31 was neat, and the punchy beats and rhythmic effects there sound really cool. The harmonic content could use more variety at some point, but the atmospheric breakdown at 1:02 was a nice point of structural contrast. I wasn’t a huge fan of the “check” section at 1:17 - it was very minimal and dragged-out, although it did facilitate a smooth transition into the second drop at 1:34. Overall, there’s a lot of creative rhythmic content here, which is probably my favorite element of the piece. The texture sounds rich and well-balanced, and the piece navigates the line between “danceable” and “atmospheric” quite well. Really evocative piece, CHPSK8! Best of luck at college. :)
Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.75/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.5/2
Instrumentation and sound design
1/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.5/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
1/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
1/1
Composite score
8.75/10