Tell me if this was live recorded? :O is this all programmed on a computer

I like the crisp strings at the beginning and the sense of anticipation in the texture. The horn melodies at :24 are great, and the quality of the samples here is rather good. The production quality is also rather strong, and I like how the song resets itself a bit at 1:01. I think this piece doesn’t have a lot of structural cohesion in the traditional sense, but you also do an excellent job of creating enough repetition between the low brass stabs and the return to the string riff at the beginning (in one of its many iterations) throughout the piece. The intensity of the choir at 2:58 is wonderful, and I’m amazed at how well the mix holds up at some of these busier sections. The extended section of relative calm at 3:30 was also a good idea, and I love the violin arpeggios at 3:45. Occasionally, I think there was a transition that could’ve been a tad smoother, like at 4:11. That said, I remain impressed with how flowing this piece is for such a musically diverse achievement. I also liked the male choir at the 5-minute mark and how their part gradually morphs from a cultic chant to a triumphant bleat. You did a wonderful job of winding the piece down at the end, too. Overall, this piece is every bit as incredible as the adventure, and I’ll look forward to seeing what you come up with in the Final Round! Keep up the good work, VociferousMusic! ^_^

Mixing, mastering, and balance
2/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1.25/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
2/2
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?)
1/1
Composite score
9.75/10

Man, this is epic. Now i feel talentless.

Oh man, the 6/8 always makes my ‘Pirates’ feelings tingle. Specially when it’s as epic sounding as this. Could’ve been the new score for the next instalment. The song has a great way of keeping you interested. The dynamics are great and your use of instruments simply amazing. Thanks!