I like the easy flow and catchy melodies of this one. The strings at the beginning aren’t really playing on top of the beat, which bothered me a little - I can’t tell if it’s the sample or some sort of mixing effect. The percussive rolls during transitory moments are really nice in this piece. Sometimes the rhythm of the lead is a little hard to follow, like at :39 for example, and the string harmonies could’ve sounded a little more distinct in the mix there. The brass section at 1:25 felt a little bare, and I feel as though the texture could use some shake-up to the instrumental hierarchy, as right now it feels like a procession of short solos. The injection of intensity at 2:18 was quite welcome, though, and helps hit the piece home well. My main complaints are probably with the generally thin texture and lack of structurally variety here. Still, the melodic content and sound design are strong as usual with you, and there’s a good amount of development in the melodic themes to keep things interesting later on. Keep at it, Spcialist! :)

Mixing, mastering, and balance
1.5/2
Structure, transitions, phrasing, and variety
1/1.5
Melody, tonality, harmony, and texture
1.5/2
Instrumentation and sound design
1/1
Emotion, atmosphere, and catchiness
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.75/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
7.75/10

wonderful piece