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    I like the quirky chopped vocals at the beginning and the rhythmic content. The smooth pads in the background add a refreshing vibe to the texture. The section at :29 has a nice sense of climax, but also might need some more mid-range frequencies to balance out the texture. The same problem occurs at around 1:25 and other sections of the piece. The vocals at 1:06 have a nice and soothing vibe, while also hinting at the energy of many of the other sections of the piece. This piece is well-structured and smooth-flowing, and also has a good sense of harmony and rhythm. That said, I think you could’ve maximized the emotional appeal a bit more with some more fill in the texture at times. You may have overused the high-pass filters or equalized things in a bit of an unbalanced way here. I wanted to hear a little more bass at times, and definitely more mid-range frequencies. It also gets a tad repetitive towards the end, although the additional harmonies on top of the vocals at 3:43 help alleviate that issue. Overall, solid work with the structuring, melodies, sound design, and catchiness! Keep at it, icantpronouncethis. ^_^

    Mixing, mastering, and balance
    1.5/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    1.25/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.5/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    1/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.25/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    1/1
    Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
    .75/1
    Composite score
    8.25/10

    icantpronouncethis responds:

    Thank you for your awesome critques. I was wondering if you can clarify what you mean by "I think you could’ve maximized the emotional appeal a bit more with some more fill in the texture at times" I also noticed the lack of bass and mid-range a little too late in the game, but I'm making the fixes now. Though I didn't make it to the finals this year, this was a great chance for me to explore and see where I am now.

    I like the somewhat somber mood at the beginning and the atmosphere. There’s a tad too much reverb in the texture, although the mix holds up pretty well regardless. The drum samples are a bit cliche, but I like harmonic content and the subtle sense of climax into :45. The transition at :45 could’ve been smoother, but the injection of energy at 1:00 was a nice touch. The melodies at 1:15 sound blissful and light, if a tad repetitive. The transition at 2:04 could’ve been a bit more gradual, but I enjoyed the re-intro with the emotional appeal of the piano. The second half of the piece is very similar to the first half. I would’ve liked to hear a little more variety in the melodies and transitory content leading into the last refrain. Still, solid work overall with the harmonies, rhythmic content, energy, sound design, and production. Keep at it, HactasticBeast! :)

    Mixing, mastering, and balance
    1.75/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    1.25/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.75/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    .75/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.25/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    .5/1
    Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
    .75/1
    Composite score
    8/10

    Benji-G responds:

    Thank you so much for the feedback! I will look back at this in my future work so I can fix the things you said. :)

    I like the ominous mood at the beginning. The string samples aren’t of the best quality, but I like the eastern-sounding instrument at :39 and the harmonic content. The texture is a bit thin, and at times I wished the drums had a more prominent role in it. I like the powerful brass at 1:47, but I’m not sure I like how the note cuts off right before the next one starts. The mix is a little muddy in the low end at times, especially with the strings, and also sounds rather quiet overall. Sometimes, the harmonies are even a bit quiet relative to each other. The arrangement is a bit choppy, too, with sudden transitions (like at 3:03) and not much of an overarching sense of direction. The structure of the song feels a bit cyclical after a while, and I really wanted the texture to be a bit richer at times. The piece is missing a moment of climax or arrival at the end to really hit it home, despite having a lot of mysterious tension throughout. That said, there’s a pleasant atmosphere and harmonic content here. I think the unfamiliarity of a new DAW is affecting the quality of this piece, unfortunately, and that was apparent in the mixing and sound design. Still, I appreciate your resolve to make a track despite these setbacks. Keep at it, ARealGhost! :)
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    1.25/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    .75/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.75/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    .25/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.25/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    .75/1
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    .75/1
    Composite score
    6.75/10

    ARealGhost responds:

    Thank you for the feedback and for the opportunity, Tainted! I will keep pushing forward.

    I like the bright piano and atmospheric noise at the beginning. The texture sounds very light and graceful, but also rather contemplative at the same time. I like the sub-bass and crisp drums at :52, even if the drums were a bit dry and simplistic. The production quality is really strong here, although I would’ve liked to hear some more prominent melodies in the piece. The breakdown at 1:38 seems to have a bit of added distortion to it, which I liked. I also liked the sense of climax starting at around 2:40, and the second refrain at 2:50 had a refreshing, cathartic vibe with some minimal (but satisfying) melodies. I still think the composition is a tad underwhelming here, but the atmosphere, flow, production quality, and sound design help compensate for that. The piano solo during the outro was a nice touch, too. Keep at it, Aesaire! :)

    Mixing, mastering, and balance
    2/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    1/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.75/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    1/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.5/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    .75/1
    Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
    .5/1
    Composite score
    8.5/10

    Aesaire responds:

    I have a bit of trouble with committing to melodies when writing ambient tracks, sometimes I feel that the ones I write are a little too distracting for the listener and genre. Need to make up my mind whether I want to be more or less melodic when making these.

    Thanks for the feedback anyway, I'm glad you enjoyed it for the most part.

    I like the smooth pads and plucked guitar at the beginning. The mix is pretty quiet and thin, though. Some more mixing effects would be nice here. The drums are also really loud relative to the harmonic content. The relaxed vibe and flowing melodic content (like at 1:11) make this piece great to just chill to. That said, the arrangement is pretty choppy, with several pretty abrupt transitions (:56, 1:25, 2:22, etc.) and not a great sense of overarching direction. The transition into 1:53 with the pitch-shifting snare is also a bit cliche and cheesy. I did appreciate how you added a melody in a higher register towards the end. That helped the piece feel a bit more climactic. Still, I can’t help but feel that you played it a bit safe with the composition. Overall, though, the mood, atmosphere, sound design, and melodies are all pleasant. Keep at it, Xehao! :)

    Mixing, mastering, and balance
    1.5/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    1/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.5/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    .75/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.25/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    .75/1
    Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
    .25/1
    Composite score
    7/10

    Xehao responds:

    Once again, thank you for the extremely helpful review, will work on transitions and drums, very excited for the final round

    I like the chill guitars at the beginning and the static-y atmosphere. There could’ve been a bit more reverb or other mixing effects on the sweep at :20, but otherwise I really like the moody vibe here and the sound design. The texture still feels a bit minimal, with the mid-range tones a bit thin here, but the rhythmic elements are pleasing and the hi-hats help fill in the top end. The distorted samples at 1:21 didn’t really serve a clear compositional purpose in my mind, especially since the section thereafter is largely the same as before. This is a great chill-out groove, but I think you could’ve done a lot more structuring here. I would’ve loved to see some more prominent melodic content and a strong sense of climax towards the end. Overall, you nailed the mood, atmosphere, instrumentation, and mixing. There could be a tad more variety here, and a more creative arrangement, too. Keep at it, Introverse! :)

    Mixing, mastering, and balance
    1.75/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    .75/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.25/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    1/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.25/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    1/1
    Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
    .75/1
    Composite score
    7.75/10

    Introverse responds:

    thank you for awesome feedback. Hope to see you next year!

    I like the gritty bass and air of mystery at the beginning. The mix is a little over-saturated, with a lot of reverb and compression overwhelming and distorting the texture at times. The instrumentation is pretty good overall, but the piano at :29 sounds like a bit of a cheesy sample. There’s a good sense of climax into 1:13, although I would’ve liked to hear some more dynamic melodic content. The piece also goes long stretches without a lot of phrasing or structural contrast. I think the frantic piano riff loses its edge a bit after so many repetitions. The chord progression and arrangement of the piece are also pretty generic. I enjoyed the variations at around 3:10, and overall the piece comes together well. The main things I’d suggest working on here are the mixing and mastering (less reverb, stricter equalization, lower gain levels on the compressors) and the originality. The risers and bass riffs sound especially generic. That said, you clearly have a good sense of rhythm and harmony, and I enjoyed the ominous mood and energy of the piece as well. Keep at it, Incise! :)

    Mixing, mastering, and balance
    1.25/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    1/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.5/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    .5/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.25/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    .25/1
    Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
    .5/1
    Composite score
    7.25/10

    Incise responds:

    Thanks for the review! Can you give me some advice on how to make this piece better? I can use some tips to improve my music.

    I like the fun rhythmic elements at the beginning and the cute, airy synths. The crashes and some of the other percussive sounds are a little too hard-hitting, though, especially on the downbeats. Over-compression is a likely culprit. The progression is enjoyable, but very slow-paced. I was itching for some more melodic content and textural fill at times. The riff at 1:32 is catchy, but could use a little more variety in the rhythm department. I also think the kick could’ve been a bit stronger there. There are several awkward and extended pauses in the piece, notably at 2:05. The vocals at 2:27 sound a bit cheesy, and the structure of the piece is pretty drawn-out. During the drops, there isn’t a lot of bass in the texture, and I wanted to see you incorporate more harmonic variety in the piece, especially towards the end when the piece gets quite repetitive. Overall, the arrangement of the piece could be a little more coherent, and there were times when I wanted the harmonies to have more depth, but I do like the rhythmic components, instrumentation, production quality, and melodic content. Keep at it, EppuJoloZ! :)

    Mixing, mastering, and balance
    1.75/2
    Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
    1/1.5
    Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
    1.25/2
    Instrumentation and sound design
    .75/1
    Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
    1.25/1.5
    Originality and uniqueness
    .75/1
    Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
    .5/1
    Composite score
    7.25/10

    EppuJoloZ responds:

    Thanks for letting me have to opportunity to move even further :D
    Next year I'm GOING further! >:D

    Hi. I'm Andrew. Audio portal junkie since 2010, supporter since 2017. I always want to improve what I do! I make music, run the NGUAC, post poetry on BBS, and am the all-time #2 audio reviewer. I love this site, and I want to make it the best I can! ^_^

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