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Haste_2 12/31/20 12:39:48 AM #488:	In the past I've had a hard time getting my mind in the music listening mood at times. It seems to be connected to stress. If I've been stressed out recently, music doesn't get me the same satisfaction. Okay, that's probably obvious. But I improved my music satisfaction the same by watching a funny video (hello thar TwoSetViolin) to relax the stress, running at the gym, and listening to some of my favorite classical music. In fact, it made a HUGE difference. That may seem obvious, but I'm surprised at how much I was able to change my enjoyment of music. 34) Okami - The Sun Rises Series ranking: 1 of 2 https://youtu.be/ya3yxTbkh5s Composer: Rei Kondoh Prelim score: 9.1/10 Score: 9.0/10 (Amazing) VGMC History: VGMC 2 (Lost R1), VGMC 3 (Lost R2), VGMC 4 (Lost R3), VGMC 5 (Lost R8 to The Extreme) Favorite Part: https://youtu.be/ya3yxTbkh5s?t=81 Ahhhh. it sounds so Japanese traditional, but so cinematic orchestral) at the same time. I cant get enough of those flutes (at least two different kinds) the stylistic details they add and how the higher ones sound slightly metallic. Very thick orchestration works great here giving you plenty of sounds to hear. This is another Heres another example of feel good music I dont see how anyone could dislike it. It makes me sad that Reset ~ Thank You won a contest rather than this one, as this has by far the better melodies, harmonies, instrumentation, mood. Nice harmonies at the beginning you wont notice them if you dont pay attention, but theyre subtly beautiful! Very traditional scale usage at the start sets the right mood. At 0:25 and 0:29, ahhhh Shamisen insertions, so tasteful!!! More highlights include that resolution to major at 1:18, and then the new section at 1:21 the way it goes from the VI7 chord to the V min 9th chord to IV and then back up again, but ESPECIALLY I love way the harp outlines them there(including a change in the 6th scale degree).... YEEEEESSSSS!!!! And the lyrical ornamental flutes on top of that... woooooo. Oh MAN, the FEELS so EPIC. Virtuosic little harp flourish at 1:51! EDIT: OH, wow. So this is who lost to The Extreme in the finals! 33) Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland - Flash Frost Series ranking: 3 of 5 https://youtu.be/s9fOwF7-yZ4 Composer: Ken Nakagawa Prelim score: 8.6/10 Score: 9.0/10 (Excellent) VGMC History: VGMC 12 (Lost R4), VGMC 13 (Lost R5 to XBC2's Battle!!) Favorite Part: https://youtu.be/s9fOwF7-yZ4?t=31 Flash Frost if thats about the weather, that does not sound like something you want to drive in. Im totally into the violin It has so much warmth and soul at the start, especially with the piano backing it. LOVE how the piano and electric bass combine afterwards I really love unique ways of using electric bass!!! This theme is so girly... but hey, I like it that way! Thats precisely why this tracks so endearing. Regarding the melody, its interesting that its in minor because it sounds so HAPPY! The guitar solo at 0:31 is absolutely GORGEOUS.the style is very artistic and the percussiveness of the plucking is just perfect. Impromptu sounding, too! it does so many subtle things (for example, the way it incorporates triplet rhythms at certain spots). Some unique beautiful harmonies in there, too, especially right at the start! And the note choices for the guitar are spot on tasteful, avoiding the obvious harmony outlines. I love how the violin and piano combine in the climax--a nice bright sonorous sound!!!! Plus the chimes, viola (I think, it could be another violin), acoustic+electric guitar, squashy snare, etc. make it sound very full. Is this what you call girly metal?! (oops, I mean, of COURSE thats perfectly normal) Nice surprise key change at 1:34. Plus that active synth at the very end is cool. Rorolinas outfit is incredibly cute, too. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?" "You drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think." <cite>Haste_2 posted [p:948940511] in Haste2 ran... [t:78392394]...</cite> <quote>In the past I've had a hard time getting my mind in the music listening mood at times. It seems to be connected to stress. If I've been stressed out recently, music doesn't get me the same satisfaction. Okay, that's probably obvious. But I improved my music satisfaction the same by watching a funny video (hello thar TwoSetViolin) to relax the stress, running at the gym, and listening to some of my favorite classical music. In fact, it made a HUGE difference. That may seem obvious, but I'm surprised at how much I was able to change my enjoyment of music. 34) Okami - The Sun Rises Series ranking: 1 of 2 https://youtu.be/ya3yxTbkh5s Composer: Rei Kondoh Prelim score: 9.1/10 Score: 9.0/10 (Amazing) VGMC History: VGMC 2 (Lost R1), VGMC 3 (Lost R2), VGMC 4 (Lost R3), VGMC 5 (Lost R8 to The Extreme) Favorite Part: https://youtu.be/ya3yxTbkh5s?t=81 Ahhhh. it sounds so Japanese traditional, but so cinematic orchestral) at the same time. I cant get enough of those flutes (at least two different kinds) the stylistic details they add and how the higher ones sound slightly metallic. Very thick orchestration works great here giving you plenty of sounds to hear. This is another Heres another example of feel good music I dont see how anyone could dislike it. It makes me sad that Reset ~ Thank You won a contest rather than this one, as this has by far the better melodies, harmonies, instrumentation, mood. Nice harmonies at the beginning you wont notice them if you dont pay attention, but theyre subtly beautiful! Very traditional scale usage at the start sets the right mood. At 0:25 and 0:29, ahhhh Shamisen insertions, so tasteful!!! More highlights include that resolution to major at 1:18, and then the new section at 1:21 the way it goes from the VI7 chord to the V min 9th chord to IV and then back up again, but ESPECIALLY I love way the harp outlines them there(including a change in the 6th scale degree).... YEEEEESSSSS!!!! And the lyrical ornamental flutes on top of that... woooooo. Oh MAN, the FEELS so EPIC. Virtuosic little harp flourish at 1:51! EDIT: OH, wow. So this is who lost to The Extreme in the finals! 33) Atelier Rorona Plus: The Alchemist of Arland - Flash Frost Series ranking: 3 of 5 https://youtu.be/s9fOwF7-yZ4 Composer: Ken Nakagawa Prelim score: 8.6/10 Score: 9.0/10 (Excellent) VGMC History: VGMC 12 (Lost R4), VGMC 13 (Lost R5 to XBC2's Battle!!) Favorite Part: https://youtu.be/s9fOwF7-yZ4?t=31 Flash Frost if thats about the weather, that does not sound like something you want to drive in. Im totally into the violin It has so much warmth and soul at the start, especially with the piano backing it. LOVE how the piano and electric bass combine afterwards I really love unique ways of using electric bass!!! This theme is so girly... but hey, I like it that way! Thats precisely why this tracks so endearing. Regarding the melody, its interesting that its in minor because it sounds so HAPPY! The guitar solo at 0:31 is absolutely GORGEOUS.the style is very artistic and the percussiveness of the plucking is just perfect. Impromptu sounding, too! it does so many subtle things (for example, the way it incorporates triplet rhythms at certain spots). Some unique beautiful harmonies in there, too, especially right at the start! And the note choices for the guitar are spot on tasteful, avoiding the obvious harmony outlines. I love how the violin and piano combine in the climax--a nice bright sonorous sound!!!! Plus the chimes, viola (I think, it could be another violin), acoustic+electric guitar, squashy snare, etc. make it sound very full. Is this what you call girly metal?! (oops, I mean, of COURSE thats perfectly normal) Nice surprise key change at 1:34. Plus that active synth at the very end is cool. Rorolinas outfit is incredibly cute, too. --- "Ah, a party! We haven't had one of those. It could be fun! So... what is a party?" "You drink punch and eat CAKE! ...I think."</quote> ... Copied to Clipboard!
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