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[Plus SWVWN]

I really like the atmosphere of this since it gives off post apocalyptic vibes or to me, it kind of makes me think of the end of the world. It also makes me think of a character in a story who's either experienced a lot of suffering or has seen a lot of their friends die or disappear. It could also be for a character who's spent a long time pretending to be someone to the point they don't know who they are anymore and they could be trying to find or figure out who they are.

There is one thing I really like about this song and that is how the mood kind of shifts with the song or the drops are more heavier versions of the buildups. The beginning and first drop are an example but the part that starts at around 2:12 and the very final buildup before 4:19 or 4:18 are another example. All these parts have that melancholic yet happy feel to them but the drops then shift and it feels more heavier and less happy. I like the way it shifts since the buildups could be someone looking back on their memories and the things they've done or the people they were close with. On the other hand, the drops could be more to reflect how things are for that person at the moment and how things are no longer the same for them. They could've lost the people close to them or just maybe that person wishes they could go back to the life they used to live. That might just be how the song makes me feel though.

Anyway though, you've done a really good job on this and I'm definitely going to listen to this while working on something I'm making in Blender since this should help to give me some ideas for it! It says Main Menu theme but it makes me wonder what this game or whatever this song is for is going to be about. If this is the theme then I'm sure that the game is either going to be really sad or it's going to be some end of the world/ post apocalyptic game but I might be wrong though.

AnxLyen responds:

About your theory, you're almost right, hehe, happy to know that I managed to convey an emotion, and the feeling that I wanted to convey with the game only with the initial music, and you didn't even see how the game looks similar and has already managed to deduce it correctly in a certain way, makes me very proud of this project

[golfstream]

This song has quite a melancholic feel it. It makes me think of a character in a story who wants to get revenge for something that's happened and they're standing looking at the destruction or the death that's happened. They think about everything and no matter what, they're determined to find the person responsible for it no matter the cost, they become blinded by vengeance. The entire song could be a represntation of that. The beginning part up until 0:32 represents the character witnessing the event and seeing the destruction or the death that's been caused by someone. The part from 0:32 to 0:44 represents the character seeing the person who caused it and that's when they become blinded by vengeance not thinking about anything other than killing that person. The part after that until 1:35 represents the charcter growing up and the extent that they will go to revenge. It shows the extent of that person's vengeance and far how they will go just to be able to find and kill the person responsible for their pain. The part after that until 2:01 is when the character finally finds out exactly where that person is. The part after that then represents the moment when they finally are able to get their vengeance for what's happened. The very final part after 2:52 could be a representation for two different things. It could represent the moment when they are finally free their vengeance and their pain. On the other hand though, it could represent the moment when they realize that their vengeance hasn't done anything. They may have stopped the person but they question whether getting revenge was truly worth it after everything they've did and after how much it changed them.

Anyway, overall, I really like this. I quite like the glitchy sound or whatever it would be called since it does help to add an atmosphere to the song. Other than that, I have no other thoughts on this.

eukoraoff responds:

Well, of course you are a philosopher. everyone may perceive my tracks differently, but I named it glofstream after the strait golfstream, which has been flowing in one direction for several centuries, which I interpreted here as eternal stagnation in terms of development, fear of leaving the comfort zone, fear of starting something new due to fear of failure and criticism from society. That's why I make my tracks without lyrics, so that everyone can feel their own atmosphere, reminding each person of something different. And I’m also shy about my voice :)))))))))

[SHADOWBREAKER]

At first, I was expecting this to be a usual trance/techno song but eventually this exceeded my expectations. The intro was a nice build up and beginning to the main part of the song. At 1:16, I was really impressed with how it continued to build from the intro and how it added more elements to the song which provided it with more depth. Probably my most favourite part of this is the synth that comes in around 1:48. It reminds me a lot of Tron and things like that and it also has that nostalgic feel to it. It really provided the song with an atmosphere and it really helped the song to build up to that final part.

Overall, I feel like the song has this really cinematic feel to it. I can really visualize this being that is known as the Shadowbreaker just destroying a world turning the light into darkness. The intro represents the unawareness of what's about to happen, it's the calm before the storm. The part that starts at 1:16 and ends at 2:25 represents the Shadowbreaker's emergence. This eldritch and unknown being suddenly covers the light turning day into night. Chaos spreads as people don't know what to do. When the synth comes in at 1:48, it represents when this being suddenly starts to crack and rip reality, things begin to fall apart and vanish around everyone as they try to find a way to escape. The part after this represents a moment of peace before the true chaos begins. The very final part from 3:08 to 4:01 represents the true power of this being. A bright light slowly appears from the centre where the being had covered the sun. People watch as this euphoric yet petrifying feeling washes over them, they stand still like statues. Nobody can make out or see what's happening when suddenly everything vanishes. This is what the very final part represents as it shows nothing but the desolate remains of a world that is now long gone.

Anyway, this was really good and I think this song has a really good atmosphere and I also like the cinematic feel it has to it. I could see it being used for a title sequence or a final boss in a game. Great job!

shiroywah responds:

WOW! I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed it! The way you described the song's progression and the emotions was very engaging :) Your review was very well written. Thank you!

[New Direction]

Not bad! It is a little repetitive but other than that it's very good. It reminds me a lot of racing games since it's kind of like the music you expect at the menu or when your customizing your car. It also has a very nostalgic feeling to me and it reminds me a lot of older songs that are in this style/genre

Mauxus responds:

I appreciate you taking the time to listen to my track and leave feedback.

[Reiburiba]

The genre would probably be happy hardcore from what I know since it's a bit too melodic to be hardcore. Also, I'm guessing that this might be your first time making a hardcore/hardstyle song but I would say that you've done a pretty good attempt at making one. It reminds me a bit of the older hardcore songs since the melody is very reminiscent of old hardcore/hardstyle artists. Also, does the name of the song mean anything or is it something that you just came up with? Overall you've done a great job at making a hardcore/hardstyle song if this is your first attempt if it isn't then you've still done a good job

psykidelia responds:

Haha thanks! The old happy hardcore theming is what I was going for! The name of the song is Rave River in the romanized Japanese language, but with minor changes.

[Forixaim - Cosmic Inferno]

This is actually really good. I could see it being used for a game like Hotline Miami or something that has that retro 80s style to it. It does get repetitive at times but since this is a simple beat you've made I would expect it to be repetitive. It reminds me a bit of A Hat In Time especially the soundtrack for the time pieces. Overall, you've done a good job considering that this is a simple beat

Forixaim responds:

Thank you!
I would use that feedback you offered and try to add more variety to my future songs.

[Digital Wave]

The beginning of this song was a little underwhelming in my opinon but it's more like a chill intro to what the rest of the song is. When the synth came in at around 1:53, it felt like I was listening to a completly different song. After that the song just got better especially when the drop came. The part after the drop feels perfect for a chase scene as it makes you feel like there's something coming. Overall, this is a really nice song

Aerozic responds:

Thanks, yeah I look back at a lot of my tracks I've made in the past and see improvements I could have made, but I'm glad you enjoyed it.