I like the dreamy vibe at the beginning. The bells at :14 seemed like they could’ve fit in with the atmosphere a little more - more reverb might help with that. I like the more hard-hitting bass-y elements at 1:15, but I think you could’ve had a more gradual transition into that section, as the texture is very different there. The sound design and production quality of this piece are awesome, though, and I appreciated the return to the atmospheric vibes at around 2:20. I think the panning is a little heavy on the guitar at 2:45. There’s another sudden transition at 3:15, and the texture is a bit atonal there. I like the sense of climax into 3:44, but I was not expecting the huge influx of energy that came after it. The ending is a little sudden, too. Overall, the arrangement of the piece is a little choppy, and the structure lacks cohesion, but those are my main complaints here. The sound design, mixing and mastering, rich textures, atmosphere, and rhythmic components are all really enjoyable here. Keep at it, TheMajician! ^_^
Mixing, mastering, and balance
2/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.75/2
Instrumentation and sound design
1/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.5/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
1/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.5/1
Composite score
8.75/10