I like the somewhat somber mood at the beginning. The dynamics pattern in the low brass is a bit strange - there’s a huge emphasis on the very first note, and the next 3 notes are rather muffled before the tonic comes in again. The brass instruments you’re using here in general sound pretty inauthentic, although I like the composition. The melodies are memorable and blend well with the atmosphere. The mixing could also use some help, though. I can barely hear the strings when the brass is playing. On the plus side production-wise, the drums sound nice and crisp in the mix. The airy bridge at 1:45 was good for some variety, and had some neat percussive effects early on. The choir at 2:40 was a nice touch, although the way the choir chords duck under the mix right after the note ends (as opposed to gradually fading away with reverb) makes them sound a bit unnatural. Overall, the composition is solid here, but the sound design and the mixing could both use a bit more polish. That said, thanks for coming out for the NGUAC, satanicpotatoe! Hope to see you back next year. ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.25/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1.25/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.75/2
Instrumentation and sound design
.5/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.75/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
7.5/10

Love this style and the darkness you manage to paint. 00:25 is quite powerful and your harmonic choices really help there. When everything opens up at 01:42 you really manage to draw me in as a listener. I can feel the tension and the drama in the track. Good luck in the finals, SP :)