I was expecting it to go the trance route mixed with some Waterflame or F-777 possibly. Not exactly what happened, but I loved it anyway.

It's an amazing chord progression, but there's an issue with it as it currently is.

It's a bit too repetitive and I feel like the song goes nowhere in the end. It's like it cuts just before it gets to the intense part, and the song has no conclusion.

You hyped me up so much, and then you just bamboozled me. I trusted you but you left me down (we truly live in a society). Worst betrayal in X3ll3n hypetrain history.

I'm left wanting much more, like a 4/5 minute song.

Consider adding a drop after where it ends and then continuing the song, it's golden in terms of potential. You have something special on your hands and I will nag you to finish it, boyo !

This is a great progression, and I love the synths -- Kawai K1v is actually one of my favorites.

Despite the short length I still think this is a worthwhile listen. I will be stoked to see if you ever turn it into a full track, so please ping me if and when! Great soundscape at the very end!

I don't know what the outcome will be, but either way, I'm glad you participated this year and hope to see you active in other events :) This kind of writer's block is common in competitions and is nothing to feel bad about.

Best of luck!

I was howling when I read your title and description!

I had terrible writer's block, scrapped a bunch of ideas, and waited last minute to make something.

Making it to top 16 also made me feel guilty about not going as hard. But seeing you also struggled with that too lifted that weight off my shoulders.

Despite your struggles, this is still sick and had me invested for the ride.
Really feels like it's easing me into a new world. Very cinematic!
If you do finish this, I would like to admire the final vision you had.

Good luck in the competition, and good job persevering to the finish line!

Tämä on itse asiassa aika hyvä - ehdottomasti korvamato. Onnea kilpailuun! :)