Our Story Begins: The solo strings in MuseScore sound so good, especially when put to such a beautiful melody such as this! I love the transition of slow 3/4 time into the harpsichord arpeggio into the fast 3/4. I can hear Cinder’s despair at the beginning and this turns into a fervent anxiety to escape in the latter half.
Fairy Blessings: I can hear the Kingdom Hearts inspiration in this piece as it turns the Disney sound into a game soundtrack. This piece works very well for a happy spell-granting session with the whimsical bells and gentle high instrumentation.
Mouse in a Dollhouse: This is a very fun track and conveys a sense of slyness and goofiness for these mice who are trying to make a living selling common household items as weapons. That constant wood block clock keeps reminding us that midnight is not far away!
Charming Waltz: A perfect waltz to dance to! The way the bass note moves down and then back up by step seems to mirror the dance of a waltz on its own and is a great way that the music is providing extra imagery for the story.
Marionette Madness: Great intro with the guitars. The madness is apparent in this track particularly in the rapidly moving bassline. The kick drum and the wood blocks drive the momentum forward and make it seem like you have to keep moving unless you want to be attacked. The string tremolos are a nice touch to indicate danger is imminent!
Happily Ever Farther: Here is the classic Disney sound! My favorite moment is the large leaps in the cello line. I think having many of the instruments play in unison is an interesting choice, but serves to tie together all of the chaotic pieces in a happy ending for Cinder!
Overall: This is a very nicely crafted OST with a clear storyline that is consistent and definitely meets the theme of the jam. Your inspirations shine through clearly and have culminated in your own unique voice that was very fun to listen to. Excellent work and thank you for sharing!