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Impressions Composing Jam: Imagination #2

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A jam submission

The Far ReachesView project page

Three takes on a theme
Submitted by Jarrod (@JarrodGreeneVA) — 1 day, 9 hours before the deadline
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Results

CriteriaRankScore*Raw Score
Composing Quality#133.8313.913
Execution#173.6603.739
Listenability#203.7463.826
Overall Uniqueness/Creativity#243.6603.739
Overall#253.4763.551
Overall Uniqueness/Creativity (double field for weight)#373.0223.087
Correlation to Theme#382.9373.000

Ranked from 23 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

Link to Streaming Service
https://soundcloud.com/jarrod-greene-68405185/sets/the-far-reaches

Description
Three takes on one melodic idea:
The Far Reaches I - Long Dark (spooky and ambient)
The Far Reaches II - Edge of Memory (chill, bittersweet)
The Far Reaches III - Break Through (prog-disco?)

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Javier S. DacarettSubmitted27 days ago(+1)

I particularly liked the ongoing synth in the first track, really cool ambiance!

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What Some Will Never Witness
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bryanwolfSubmitted28 days ago(+1)

'a far reach to say this fits the theme' absolute legend. the groove more than makes up for any thematic correlation i thought i wanted, because every single track works so well in their respective styles. although not 'unique' in genre (i've probably heard some variation of these genres before), doing three takes on the same idea is an interesting concept already and i can't bring myself to dock too many points from your creativity score anyways (stank face). it's just so well executed!

very happy i got to listen to this one. 100% biased in my ratings. keep up the vibes jarrod :DDD

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The Far Reaches
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KaleOverlordHostSubmitted29 days ago

Very chill tracks. Edge of memory sounds extremely familiar to me, like I knew what notes were next but it's really driving me crazy trying to figure out what it's reminding me of.

Great work.

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The Procession From Beyond [Host Submission: Disregard Placement]
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JarrodDeveloper27 days ago

Someone in the Discord mentioned Chrono Trigger, and the progression in the B part (or something very similar) shows up a lot in that OST when I think about it. Makes sense that it would be burned into my brain.

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muttzillaSubmitted31 days ago (1 edit) (+1)


Edge of memory is a hell of track man! Love it, that bassline is just fingerlicking good!

I honestly felt The long dark to be a bit misplaced, but its a good track in itself :)

Mixing was on point for the most part, and being so different one from the other thats something to be happy for, just a lil detail, some sounds were a bit to piercy on the ear.

Take care :)

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The Far Reaches - Impressions Jam#2
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simishcjSubmitted32 days ago(+1)

I do love the contrast between all tracks, the mixing and variety is amazing!

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Whiskers Between Worlds — Impressions Composing Jam: Imagination #2
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Eetu SuikkanenSubmitted32 days ago(+1)

All the tracks are great, but really loved the vibes on Edge of Memory.

Good work on these!

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The Far Reaches
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Virtuous_PurchaseSubmitted34 days ago(+1)

Three tracks tied together by a single motif, very well done.  You keep enough variation in the harmonic structure and arrangement to make each track compelling and interesting.  "Break Through" really shows your ability to create a chord progression that takes us on a journey.  I feel like some of the higher-register instruments can be shrill, piercing and a little jarring in places, and could be toned down a bit.  They'd shine through at a lower volume just fine.  The constant synth drone in "The Long Dark" bothered me at first but after repeated listens I really like it, it's a great source of tension.  

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Pilgrimage to Amida Falls
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JarrodDeveloper27 days ago (1 edit)

thank you!

noted on the treble - mixing is definitely the aspect of production I know the least about, and balancing the lead voices on that track was a struggle. the EQ did get a li'l bit spiky toward the end. I also got kind of fixated on making it dense because a lot of what I do feels pretty sparse, and started messing around with forces I only vaguely understand (i.e. throwing a giant multiband compressor on the master and using it as a "make it bigger" knob) and your ears might have paid the price for my hubris

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TurtleBoxSubmitted34 days ago(+1)

Three really solid tracks, nice work. 

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Far Reaches - Impressions Composing Jam #2
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AO ProductionsSubmitted34 days ago(+1)

Its cool to see that you maintained the same melodic theme between all three, giving them a sense of connection despite being in somewhat different styles. cool entry

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What We Cannot Reach
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