The section at around 1:10 is the highlight for me, love the vibe you created there. I agree that high glassy sounds and low woodwinds sound like the underground - a texture like a crystal cave paired with a, literally, low sound ^^
I liked reading about the process you described above, especially the idea to illustrate mining t´with high-pitch arpeggio, it sure conjured up some imagery. Also took the time to check out some of your other and older stuff - you really have a good range of styles, cool!
Whoa, that was dark and certainly unexpected! Maybe the choir is a little too epic, but I see how it would work in a realistic re-imagination of the game - great job!
Hey, thank you for appreciating my effort in recording real instruments. I am still a little divided on recording drums - getting them right seems so hard, I wonder if it is worth it. Maybe for a jazzy song? I would argue that programmed beats have a certain appeal too. Let's see if I will give it another shot anytime soon ^^. Thanks for your comment.
Perhaps the trumpet is a little too distant - that's a good observation! I have to admit that I have not given my mixes too much thought yet - I play with the volume and pan around until it feels okay. Maybe in the future, I need to return to the mix after a break to spot these details. Thanks a lot for giving me hints to improve :)
Lovely and cute, just by the instrumentation and simplicity of the melody you capture the vibe of the game really well! I wonder how you would take this one further given some more time ^^. Great job!
The track builds nicely and gives of a cute vibe. Maybe the strings and timpani near the end are almost a little too triumphant if we were to interpret the sunny island setting as a "chill sunny island" - in your interpretation, it sparks a great sense of adventure tho, good job!
Hey man, cool track! I really enjoyed the composition and your choice of sounds - apart from maybe the strummed acoustic guitar tone (its a little harsh maybe? quite subjective tho and I guess comes from a guitar player who is into more mellow stuff). I found it kinda funny to read in your miro notes that you are just starting to learn mixing - same here, I submitted to the OST Comp Jam #7 (let's hope for the results soon, your track there was great!), and I also noticed some mixing issues (especially volume) for my submission and tried working a little on that. Until we meet again in the next jam perhaps? :D
Edit: What is that bass sound? I think it is pretty cool. Something like Trilian Ac 1 it says in your notes.
Yeaaah, maybe I need to introduce a little more variation on the melody. I tried repeating it a few times to make the track coherent, but it could use some spice to stand out, certainly if it were a stand-alone track. Thanks for the feedback :)
Hella' creative submission! I am an enjoyer of strange experimental sound (seriously, if some of the stuff I listen to ended up on a party playlist, people would think the alien abduction has begun or the boxes are broken). So thanks for making this and scratching that itch :D!
Goin' ham on guitar for "Black And White", nice! You played that, right? Now I wonder if it is possible to program a guitar like this at all...enlighten me if you want ^^.
Epic, melancholic and haunting - you did it again! I hope we will get a Dark Fantasy game with your music one day! I loved the shift in tone for the final track - definitely my favorite and it ties the whole experience together nicely!
The emotionally most impactful submissions I have heard so far. What also strikes me is how focused the composition is and how well it kept my attention - amazing job!
What an amazing concept, I would love to see something like an MMO that is more focused on solving puzzles and exploring together. Imagine spending days to uncover a deep layer of the ocean, makes you feel like a group of virtual scientists!
Could definitely hear the Gymnopédies by Satie in "Biolumenesca" and loved how you gave it your own spin. Also a great idea to put the noise and background into the rediscovered "Wash Away". I agree with others that "Ectosymbiosis" is one of the coolest tracks on the album - good job!
Thank you so much for this lovely comment. I need to check out your submission ASAP, but want to take my time tomorrow with it ^^. The concept sounds super cool!
Great job, this entry stands out in its creativity and managed to capture a range of emotions! I especially loved the tranquil atmosphere of "There Is Void" - makes me dream myself away :D. And let's not forget that epic choir at the end! It would totally fit an "artsy adventure", as you mentioned in your description ^^.
Thank you so much for the comment, it made me feel great :). Having heard your chilling entry, I knew you would have a taste for the sp00ky salty premonition ^^.
Amazing work! You created a beautiful and calming listening experience all the way through - my favourite track was "hidden in the sea". I am also impressed with the quality of composition and how the last track developed and kept my attention - when the bass notes on the piano hit at around 1:16 it makes for a great moment!
Great job! I especially liked the otherworldly atmosphere of "King Tuna" - I can imagine his scary hollow eyes and how he delivers the message to grandpa :D.
Hey, good job saving the best for last, "The End" was my favourite track :). You certainly know how to compose and structure a piece well, mine usually end up being only around 1-2 minutes ^^.
Congrats on composing so many cool pieces in such a short timeframe! My favourite track was "The Fallen Dictator" - very grand and epic, makes me shiver :D!
Super cute game! I went over to your page to play your previous jam entries - you have a nice style and excel at audio and humor. If you keep at it and become an even better programmer, while retaining your already great art skills, then I think you can make some amazing games in the future :)
Thank you so much for the feedback! With the tent I sure found a way where I did not have to model another human character ^^. Cool that you made it all the way there!
Thanks a lot for the feedback! Getting the jumping down sure takes some practice and either a tutorial or indicator (like a jumping arch) could help - a good idea :)
