Really nice use of SFX and atmospheres to lean into the theme off the bat with this. Loving the choice of instrumentation and voicings. Into the Shimmering Sea paints a beautiful picture, and the music itself delivers on that premise. At points this feel adjacent to botanica, a genre I think is dope and not explored enough. Really nice use of piano setting the lead tones with some interesting pad and drone textures shimmering beneath and breathing between. Nice touch with the minimal percussion; just enough to provide rhythm without it becoming a defining feature of the track.
A Break in the Sands feels like a more typical arrangement, which is a great follow-up. Guitar-work here is nice - erring more on the minimal side at points but doing just enough to set the tone. Loving that bend-effect that comes in every few bars. The little glitches and ear candy that weave throughout the guitar notes remind me of the previous track and do a great job of livening up the mix as a whole and adding some more of that shimmer.
Great work, this style is super interesting and I'd love to hear more of it! Solid submission and great thematic execution. Best of luck! :)