Birth of An Angel: The tremolo strings at the beginning definitely give it an “in the beginning…” vibe. The story that you set up is a very creative take on the theme and this first track tells me that this game is probably going to get dark and epic! The low bass growls do a good job of representing the Eye of Time (and I imagine that there are large pulses coming from the sky as it is creating the protector. The gentle piano and harp toward the end give some optimism as it represents the angel. On my second listen through, I noticed very faint whispering-like noises at the end which feel like the sound of smoke to me. Great opening track!
Witch of the Skies Regret: The strings and drums immediately set up an epic combat scene. The buzzy synth and female choral elements are great at creating the musical characteristics of the witch using the contrast between the humanistic features and the completely otherworldly details. I really like the large brassy wall of sound after the halfway point. The fear and intensity seems to almost turn to sadness at the end which may be what I would feel too if I just had to battle this creature!
The Fountain of Faces: The crying noises are absolutely chilling! This scene in my mind that you have created is so creepy yet serene. The melody in the strings that is so reverby is such a perfect way to musically describe this sad deformed character. The big bass pulses feel so cinematic, I would absolutely love to watch this scene in a big movie theater as my seat shakes beneath me from that noise.
Its Arms Bear Jewelry: I am really impressed by these Lovecraftian creature designs you are coming up with. The music also does such a good job of adding further character to each one. The mallets give a sense of a water-based creature, and the voice and whispering sound effects are so eerie and add another element of fear to this creature. The glockenspiel also seems to add sparkling-like effects to the jewels. When the siren-like melody emerges, I imagine the large squid crashing out of the water and an epic fight scene enfolding afterward.
Metal Puppet: There is such good sound design and effects at the beginning of this. This track is ready as is to be in a AAA game. I have nothing to add that your music doesn’t convey as self-evident, except that I’m shaking!
Unraveling: I love a good cinematic cello solo and you certainly do not disappoint. The melody is poignant, somber, contemplative, and conveys a sense of finality to this masterpiece of a soundtrack. Absolutely well done. I don’t find myself often giving out all 5s, but I believe Threads Like Smoke has earned it. Excellent work and thank you so much for sharing!