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Interesting ambient music, but I feel it would be cool if you added some more electronic elements as well (synths, drums, etc.).

Really cool concept for a video game, albeit a tad morbid! It is interesting how this is a video game that beats you as opposed to you beating it!

I am definitely getting a feeling of ice and cold with your pad sounds.

I love how this track evolves and the second half is completely different than the first. I appreciate how this track is fun to listen to on its own.

I am reminded of Dan Deacon, especially in the first part of the song, with your use of sine waves and drum machine. I am not sure if he is an influence of yours but definitely check him out if not!

Superb drum programming and strings in the second half. Excellent production and mixing. This sounds very professional, as if it belonged in an AAA game.  As a (former) drummer, I think you did a really great job in particular with the drums. The rimshots sound amazing.

Great work!

Feedback for The Keystone Slate OST by Dajoh and Carmine

1. Where Did I Go

I really love this more modern/lo-fi take on the Dies Irae! Super hip and creative. I love the percussion elements and the sparse countermelodies and the sparseness of the track in general. I really like the xylophone-sounding instrument you use for the Dies Irae melody.

2. Sitting In Between

Great transitionary track. I like how this is kind of a more relaxed version of the first song.

3. Emergency

Nice kind of laidback track here. It’s a bit repetitive, but a good atmospheric track!

4. The Worm

The Dies Irae is starting to wear just a bit, but I like what you do with the bass synth and drum machine here to take attention away from it. As if you sensed this. The drums are well-programmed and mixed. I like the stereo panning and the overall mix and effects.

5. On My Way

My favorite of the bunch! Awesome sound design! I am getting a definite caterpillar ASMR “crunch” sound throughout the track. Loving the percussive elements and simple but effective drum beat. The vocal part is utter bliss and gives off Cashmere Cat vibes, especially in combination with the percussion!

Wow! I am quite impressed with this soundtrack! The Dies Irae is used very creatively and I love the caterpillar narrative. You two have effectively taken a very old melody and seamlessly placed it within a hip, modern setting. I guess my biggest complaint is that it was kind of annoying having to manually go to the next song since it was uploaded to YouTube Shorts. I am also a little confused by the concept of the hypothetical game and what the gameplay would be like. The inclusion of the short story seemed somewhat superfluous. But this was a great collaboration overall!

While I appreciate the musicianship and improvisational skills, I can't really see this being in a video game soundtrack. It is lacking cohesion. Interesting instrumentation, but it feels like the song has no real direction. Great adherence to the Dies Irae!

Feedback for House of Changes by kirrifant

1. A New Beginning

-I am not really hearing the Dies Irae theme here.

-The melody is slightly shrill and not very engaging or cohesive.

-The choice of instrumentation is effective, but it feels too monotonous. Maybe try introducing drums halfway through to liven things up a bit.

2. What’s Going on

-Good job at introducing a sense of mystery. The song fits very well with the title.

-I am getting Nine Inch Nails vibes.

-The instrumentation works well together. Everything is jiving. Nice drum programming!

-Good atmospheric track.

3. This is Home

-I am getting Nine Inch Nails vibes again.

-Good kind of melancholy feeling. I can see how this would represent acceptance of the house.

-Good synth work and drum programming. I dig the hand claps.

-Cool and effective use of subtle vocals.

-Still not hearing the Dies Irae theme.

Nice work! This seems like an interesting video game. Your weakest track, in my opinion, is the first one. I am definitely reminded of Trent Reznor/Nine Inch Nails in your second two tracks with your use of bass, synths, and drum machine. I honestly did not pick up on the Dies Irae at all, so I don't know if you were just trying to be subtle about it.