Epic!

I like the indistinct bass at the beginning and the gradual influx of tonality leading up to :15. Some of the instruments you introduce by :38 are a bit cheesy, including the drum samples and bright pads, but I like the quirky mood and progression here. The tempo automation at :57 was a fun idea, although the texture is pretty minimal until around 1:33. I’d also like to see you find more interesting ways of creating variety in this piece besides adding or subtracting instruments ritualistically every 4 bars. Such a formulaic way of making the piece progress gets very predictable after a while. It’s also a recipe for some rough transitions, which you have in here, especially later in the piece. I like the melodies at 2:45, though - they help the piece come together well. However, I think the mix might be getting a bit overwhelmed at around that point, as the melodies don’t seem as prominent as they could’ve been. I also wanted to see you do more with the drums in this piece. Still, nice job with the harmonic content, mood, texture, and sound design. Keep at it, bassclefff! :)

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.5/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.75/2
Instrumentation and sound design
.75/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.5/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.5/1
Composite score
7.25/10