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Selkione 🎵 - The Ascension Path's itch.io pageResults
| Criteria | Rank | Score* | Raw Score |
| Overall | #1 | 4.125 | 4.125 |
| Mixing | #1 | 4.214 | 4.214 |
| Creativity | #2 | 4.000 | 4.000 |
| Instrument choice/usage (challenge) | #3 | 4.214 | 4.214 |
| Composition | #4 | 4.071 | 4.071 |
Ranked from 14 ratings. Score is adjusted from raw score by the median number of ratings per game in the jam.
Title
The Ascension Path
Description
The sound of the synth is very close to that of an accordion, to keep the song coherent while allowing it to go far into the bass and treble ranges.
The viola is played on 3 tracks: a high-pitched solo viola that makes the melody, another solo viola that doubles down an octave, and a set of violas to make the pads.
The banjo is also featured 3 times: two with clear tones far left and far right for space, and another subdued in the center for a more intimate effect.
The percussive part is played by a cajon (a first for me) accompanied by woodblocks, tambourine and shaker. I didn't use cymbals, as I didn't feel they belonged in the "generic percussion" category.
The double bass and accordion are played simply as they should be.
Instruments used
I spend all the 15 coins :
Accordion : 2 coins
Banjo : 1 coin
Cajon and percussion : 3 coins
Double Bass : 3 coins
Synthesizer : 2 coins
Viola : 4 coins
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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f3-J3grSg1g
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Comments
Your choice and use of the instrunents chosen are insanely good, I don't think they could get any better! Nothing felt unnecessary or overshadowed despite having so many different parts, and switching up which ones play which part in different sections was a nice touch.
One thing I'd work on is the transitions in the beginning, they feel much more "computer composed" with a distinct start and end. They stick out even more to me when they flow much smoother in the later half imo.
Amazing work overall, I love it :)
Amazing as always! Love the vibe.
From what I’ve seen these jams is that you always come up with the most creative tracks. I love your style of music, also I’m always impressed how you seem to always be able to compose in every genre of music in existance.
Keep doing music, because I love listening to it.
Probably that is why you always win these jams…
I did not rate everyone's song this time, as I am still exhausted from rating everyone's track from the Spring Tune Jam, but I do rate a small selection of creators I've known for a while - no way I am skipping you ;)
The intro is kinda ethereal, and when the synth joins I get ready for some sick blast...
0:15, that actually made me giggle! What a weird yet somehow decently coherent transition. I would not expect an accordeon or banjo on my journey to ascension, especially given the sacred, holy vibes from the start. But it does add a nice goofiness to the song, which is lovely and well-executed as always.
1:00, this sounds a bit... what is it, Eastern? No, that's not it... Foreign at least, I can't find the word I am looking for. Whatever it is, it sounds nice, that's the point I'm trying to make xD
1:15: this adds a bit of those ethereal vibes back to the song.
Overall, the song sounds great, as always, and I can definitely see that you are trying out new things. The section at 0:15 felt a bit inappropriate to me at first given the buildup at the start, but it does fit the general theme and I did get used to it. Very fun and interesting track, as usual :D
Ah Nick, you know me so well. Yes, you know my philosophy these last few months, I want to try things. At the moment I'm interested in Chris Christodoulou (Risk of Rain) and Mark Morgan (Fallout and Planescape Torment). So I'm happy to compose and try new things.
Thanks as always for your attention, support and friendship.
A fun track, really fit the ascension theme
Thank you
Fantastic piece! The way it transitions between so many different tones is a lot of fun, and I love the main motif, it just fits your music's theme so well. And as always, great job with the visuals as well!
Thank you, in view of the quality of your compositions, I'm always happy to get compliments from you.
This was a very fun, creative, well-composed, and well-mixed piece! Very fun video too! The tone/compositional changes from cinematic & majestic to fun & folky seemed abrupt at first, but they ended up working well, and I really enjoyed the track!
That's what happens when I have several ideas at once and I want to try and fit them all in. Thanks for your comment
The music was great as usual but I gotta talk about the visuals! The coin counter was slick and very pretty but when the sun came into frame I already knew what was gonna happen and when it fit perfectly into the center of the circle of coins it was amazing!
As for the sun and the coins, if I tell you it's a happy coincidence, do you believe me?
No