Awesome! I really like the thumps, and the way the strings swell in really creates an atmosphere
Would totally fit in a movie
Reviews for "Tough Endeavor"
Been playing Frostpunk recently and this song really reminded me of the atmosphere in that game.
A combination of strong dramatic impact and hope.
Beautiful mixing and delightful composition! Great job! Good luck in the contest!
Columbers responds:
Thanks! I somehow got the top score in my group in the UAC, but I’ll see if my luck lasts. Glad you liked it!
I like the pensive mood at the beginning and the emotional appeal of the piano and string lines. The samples are of pretty good quality, and there’s a good sense of atmosphere to the piece as well. I’m really enjoying the brass swells at :46, too. While the pace of progression here is a little fast, you do a great job with the storytelling and structural contrast here. The melodic content later in the piece is excellent, and the production quality is very high. I also like how the piece comes full-circle by 2:13 with the emotional piano line. There are a lot of moments where you transition between different sections in the middle of harmonic phrases (like at 2:09), and the composition could be a little more fleshed out on the whole. Besides that, there’s not much to complain about here. Beautiful piece with some killer melodies and a distinct emotional quality. Keep it up, Columbers! ^_^
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?)
.75/1
Composite score
9.5/10