I like the cute synths at the beginning and the atmosphere. Some of the instruments are a little cheesy, like the shimmering pads and the snare, but the texture is well-balanced and full-sounding. I like the sitar sample at :44, and how you pair it with the groovy synth bass and dreamy pads. The melodic content in this piece is also pretty nice, although not quite as dynamic as I would’ve liked. In other words, it often consists of 2-measure patterns that are then repeated continuously over an 8-measure phrase. The higher-pitched pads at 1:37 have a great cathartic vibe about them. Really nice job with the emotional appeal there. I also like how that fades into the more mellow section at 2:13. At times, I think you could’ve done a lot more with the drums in this piece. The hi-hats don’t quite feel crisp enough to make an impact, and the toms/bongos are used pretty sparingly. That said, overall the drums are mixed in pretty well, along with most of the other harmonic instruments. The piece comes together really well by the last refrain at 2:50, and I like the gradual stripping away of the texture back into this kind of atmospheric paradise. Sounds like the entire piece takes place in a mystical dreamland, where cute little aliens are adding the frosting to their giant new temple. After all, if I were a toddler tasting lemon cake for the first time, I’d imagine a refrigerator as a mystical dreamland myself. Sugary fantasties aside, this piece is really cute, and has a great sense of atmosphere, solid production quality, and a well-organized composition that helps you maximize the emotional appeal and storyline vividness here. Keep up the good work, OddaSykz! ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.75/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1.5/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.75/2
Instrumentation and sound design
.75/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.5/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
1/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
9/10