Pretty cool chords at the beginning. The synth at :13 sounds a bit unpolished, though. It has a harsh top end and also doesn’t sit too well in the mix. The transition at :41 could’ve been a tad smoother, but I like the build-up into :55. The percussion you use here is a bit bizarre, and I think you overuse the sweeps. There are multiple times where you create this really dramatic build-up, but the other side of the transition is a minimalistic section that leaves the transition feeling like an anti-climax. I’m talking about :41 and 1:22. That said, the production quality here is really good. Loud, clear mixing and distinct, well-balanced texture. The melodies are pretty good too, despite my complaints about the instrumentation. I also like the variations at 2:16. I think the main compositional element that the piece is missing, at least structurally, is a prolonged section that strips away some of the energy. Right now, the intensity of the piece feels pretty uniform. The ending is also a bit abrupt, but at least you smoothed it over with that sweep. Overall, it’s a quirky and fun piece with some minor structuring/flow and mixing issues. Keep at it, GerboPawa!
8.75/10
Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.75/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
2/2
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
8.75/10