Very good. I like the unusual combination of instruments. Maybe it's rock at its core, but I think there's that much other layers like chiptune, electronic drum sounds and other instruments mixed in there, you can't label it just rock anymore. Makes it stand out. I also like how happy and energetic the chorus is (037-1:08). The rest is built nicely around it. Good variations.
Good luck in the NGADM and have a great vacation.
Really liking this one! The guitar and the synths go really well together, and I love the fun energy. It's really enjoyable and easy to listen to :)
Agree with the others – the combination is super interesting and works pretty well! Love how it always keeps drifting between more rock and more 8bit. Keep it up!
I like the catchy guitar riffs and crisp drums towards the beginning. The riser at :05 was a bit cheesy, but this piece has a really refreshing 2000s pop vibe to me. I like the electronic elements at :37, but I wish they were a bit more prominent in the mix. The texture also might be a bit heavy on the mid-range tones at times. I also wanted to hear a bit more structuring and harmonic variety here. The energy level is pretty consistently high throughout the piece, despite a couple of brief sections of more laid-back transitional content. By the end, the piece feels pretty repetitive, and I at least would’ve liked to hear some more variation in the melodies. Overall, fun sound design, mood, and melodies. The composition could be a bit more dynamic at times, but that’s my only major complaint. Keep at it, Depard! :)
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
1.25/1.5
Originality and uniqueness
.75/1
Overall (how do the elements above interact?)
.75/1
Composite score
8.5/10
I can vibe to this. :) Refreshingly VG-ish type of rock too. Rhythmic and uplifting. I do like!
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