Score: 9
"Powerful combination..."
date: June 1, 2009
To me, this song felt like it was describing a life changing experience in a person's life or a strong appreciation for life.
The piano beginning with rain was magnificent and I love the significant transition at 0:37 and the piano melody specifically at 0:46 and 1:12, which I think could very well form its own song. The turning point at 1:20 was a little too strong for my taste but it did give it a strong powerful feeling that really makes this song unique. I was hoping to hear a stronger back melody that I can faintly hear at 1:24 and 1:30. If it's not a back melody, I think it may be worth looking into for the future cause I could hear some promising harmony there. The instrument choice for the melody at 1:53 was not too much to my liking, but I wouldn't know what to choose myself (I would've tried sticking with piano all the way). Also, I thought the ending could have been a lot better than a simple fade (I thought this part was the biggest flaw/mistake, but keep in mind that it's just my opinion). However, bringing back the rain at the end was an excellent idea. I think it would've worked out alright in the end if you retired back on a more simple melody similar to the beginning.
All in all, I believe this song turned out wonderful and was a great collaboration. It can tell its own story, its a powerful combination with emotion and it was definitely an interesting mix between your two styles. I do favor the piano over the percussion , but then it wouldn't carry the strong effect without it. This is the kind of music I would want to hear on a rainy day. 8.9/10 Job well done.
