Super nice, well done

Damn that's clean. this is the kind of song that puts a picture in my mind no matter how much i listen to it.

I love the crisp, energetic strings at the beginning and the subtle buildup into :21. The tranquil, dreamy section that followed was a pleasant surprise, and I also like how you subsequently returned to the rhythmic string section to develop it further. The piece is smooth-flowing, well-produced, and has a lot of variety and melodic appeal. The melodies at 1:40 are probably my favorite part, actually. Putting the beginning riff in a higher register at the end (2:08) was a great way of releasing this track’s pent-up tension while also bringing it full-circle. I might’ve liked the composition to be a bit more fleshed-out here - the piece feels like it’s missing a major second “point of arrival.” But as it is, this piece has a compelling narrative arc and a lot of great compositional details. Strong work, Climtic! Thanks for coming out to the NGUAC. ^_^

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

What competition did you submit this to?

Mad respect