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OST Composing Jam - Palindrome - Oct 2024

Submitted by Mustard — 1 hour, 15 minutes before the deadline

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Criteria	Rank	Score*	Raw Score
Creativity	#11	4.000	4.000
Impression	#26	3.828	3.828
Overall	#28	3.750	3.750
Quality	#50	3.586	3.586
Composition	#50	3.586	3.586

Ranked from 29 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.

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I created a sci-fi synth type of sound. The song is about 5 minutes and 18 seconds. I used FL studio for everything. I got to be honest, I really struggled with this them. I just could not commit to anything I threw against the wall so I just gave up my usually genre (Jazz/funk) and went for something different. I got really heavy on synths and reverb to make it seem super space(y). For fun, I added several key changes that also make a palindrome. Eb - Ab - Db - Ab - Eb. Imagine this playing while you are playing a space train simulator!

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C (Super Challenge)

Make something that has elements that can be listened to both backwards and forwards.

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https://youtu.be/8ozad-aIpT4

Number of tracks
1

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EstudiosMandarinaSubmitted57 days ago(+1)

Hey! Beautiful, absolutely amazing!

I think you perfectly achieved that space train feel you were aiming for and I really enjoyed listening to it! Also, most of the songs were good when played in reverse but they lost a lot of their feeling, but this one, wow it felt perfectly fine to listen to it in reverse too!

Amazing job, hope you get top 10!

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The Truth OST - Palindrome Jam

TefindreamsSubmitted58 days ago(+1)

I really liked the feeling this track gave me, I really felt like I was on a trip, very cool

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MustardDeveloper58 days ago(+1)

Thank you :)

LaylaSubmitted58 days ago(+1)

I really liked the concept. The first sound of the train made me smile. The jazz flavor was there in small parts. The effort that you have uploaded something is appreciated. I think it was a fun challenge for everyone!

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MustardDeveloper58 days ago

Thank you very much :)

EinelTheFoxSubmitted58 days ago(+1)

Piano and chord progression somewhat reminded me of Mario Kart 64 Rainbow Road. Nice touche with the actual Announcements.

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The Echoing Lake

MustardDeveloper58 days ago

lmao yeah, that was my biggest inspiration. A simple extended sus4 - major - sus 2 - major - sus4 over and over again. I believe just like rainbow road. I added more extensions for that extra crunch at certain points in the chords. Thank you :)

vaanrileSubmitted58 days ago(+1)

Very nice track !

The cover art with the train in space reminded me of Galaxy Express 999 which is great (it is also my favourite manga so I might be a bit biased) and the track has a great vibe throughout.

I thought that the inverted drums were a bit weird at first, but as time went on, I started to notice that they sounded a lot like the chugga-chugga sound from a train, which is really fitting for the concept you went for (maybe this is the reason you went with this theming now that I think about it).

Anyway nice track so good job !

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Imperfect Reflection

MustardDeveloper58 days ago(+1)

I have never heard of that manga but now I really want to read it! I have a long list of manga I want to read however :/ . The drums were supposed to just sound like a train and nothing else. I probably should have put more thought in them than just that same loop the whole time but I had trouble coming up with anything and I was at the point where I just kinda had to throw something at the wall and let it be. Thank you for listening :)

KaSSubmitted59 days ago(+1)

Train sounds were a nice touch and I really like the drums. Very clean reversal. Nice work!

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MustardDeveloper58 days ago

Thank you! I was hoping it would be appealing to have a "story" on the reversal

FoxHyodeSubmitted59 days ago(+1)

Cool track, pretty unique idea and concept you crafted, nice chords and textures, good job.

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MustardDeveloper58 days ago

Thank you very much. Nice chords is just what the doctor orders sometimes. :)

katiegamedevSubmitted59 days ago(+1)

This is simply so much fun. I keep trying to come up with something more detailed to say but honestly I'm having too much fun for that. Great job!

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Going Backwards - OST Composing Jam [Sandbox]

MustardDeveloper59 days ago(+1)

I think having fun is the biggest reason of this so I take that as a badge of honor. Thank you

TossDaCookSubmitted59 days ago(+1)

Sounds great! The space train sounds like a fun place to be, and I like your progressions a lot. I like how you implemented the palindrome in this one too, very cool! This was a nice listen!

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MustardDeveloper59 days ago(+1)

Thank you. This theme was a struggle for me so I thought "lore" would help me a lot.

SacaSubmitted59 days ago(+1)

Very beautiful! The chord progression really fits this space-y feel you were going for. It surprised me how well the reversed part sounded. Great job!

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MustardDeveloper59 days ago(+1)

Thank you. Space to me has chords with a lot of distance but still clash and rub. I took my inspirtations for the chords directly from Mario Kart Rainbow Road and Space Odyssey.

a_kimb0Submitted60 days ago(+1)

Probably one of the most creative pieces on this jam yet! I was super immersed with how this track and left it on in the background while I was doing other work!

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MustardDeveloper60 days ago

Thank you. I'm glad our railway helped you stay productive. Even through the cosmos.

JofesSubmitted60 days ago(+1)

The train announcement to reversal was very cool and gave a nice reason for the reversed audio!

A super neat idea and it works really well!

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Choose Your Own Music Adventure

MustardDeveloper60 days ago

Thank you! I like to think of it as the train coming by and leaving.

JenblesSubmitted60 days ago(+1)

Where can I get my ticket to the space train, because I want to be on board.

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P A L I N D R O N E

MustardDeveloper60 days ago

Unfortunately we have no rail ways through your solar system yet. We plan on expanding soon ;)

ksiah200Submitted61 days ago(+1)

This track really immersed me in the scene of riding on a space-time train in ways that I did not expect to be so into! Really nice!

Space train game when lol?

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Palindromic Time

MustardDeveloper60 days ago(+1)

Thank you so much! Space train game comes out whenever I have the chance to learn how to make a pretty game or pay someone to lol. Until then, you'll just have to enjoy the ride through music

JohnnySubmitted61 days ago(+1)

This feels so much like riding in Gummi ship in KH.

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Jenkler - Anina OST SANDBOX SUBMISSION

MustardDeveloper60 days ago(+1)

I should work on the next kingdom hearts then, lmao. Thank you

elitestratmanSubmitted61 days ago(+1)

Holy crap this sounds so good reversed! And forwards of course :)

For me it's the the synth doing runs in the background that really makes it for me. It's just so good. My ears are happy, thank you. I hope the space train goes somewhere nice

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MustardDeveloper60 days ago

Thank so much. Those synth runs were my last impulse add and I think it was worth it. The space rail line always has room if you'd every like a trip through the cosmos :)

elitestratmanSubmitted58 days ago(+1)

<3

Dariy RisedSubmitted61 days ago(+1)

really good) I like how the track immerses me in the atmosphere

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Dariy Rised - Hidden in the Trees

MustardDeveloper60 days ago (1 edit)

Nothing better than a ride on a sci-fi train :)

kevintrSubmitted62 days ago(+1)

I liked this! Good job! The synths were great. I especially liked how your track sounded once it was reversed, very "sci-fi spacy".

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MustardDeveloper60 days ago

Thank you! Space is just such a cool setting

LootdivisionSubmitted62 days ago(+1)

I loved this one. I enjoy this kind of fusion jazz style and didn't expect to hear something like this.

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MustardDeveloper60 days ago

Thank you so much. I tried throwing so much at the wall and eventually got this to stick