chopin

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Ah nice catch. That one brings back memories!

Certainly a very water-like feel to this. Almost hypnotizing! I definitely am getting a very claustrophobic vibe. But in a way, this sorta reminds me of Mario 64's water theme. The moods are completely different, but textures are similar. Your music is much more complex especially with the microtones, and more focused on atmosphere, whereas Nintendo's version focuses on melody. But both pieces of music achieve their intended effects!

It's a fun theme, and I think you do a good job at keeping things interesting despite working with just one theme. The first variation is FIRE. Your other variations leading to the fugue are good, but as other people have said, there's a lot of repetition. But you know what, that's ok because it led you to writing the fugue variation. And the fugue is by far the most powerful writing of this piece, which makes the whole darn thing worth listening to. In fact, the fugue with your last variation + coda make the last 2 minutes or so incredibly powerful.

Wow that was incredible! The modulations in the second half of this invention seem incredibly smooth. 40 seconds in you really start to experiment with the harmony, and I think you do a really good job at making the transitions as seamless as possible here. I just wish this was longer, because I feel like you really start to take advantage of the microtones around 40 seconds in, but then you conclude way too fast after that, just when things were getting juicy!

The only thing I might suggest is to bring out the melody a little more by either lowering the right hand by an octave (in some parts at least). Sometimes its hard to hear the very high notes, especially when paired with the deeper notes of the left hand. But aside from that, the music itself is beautiful, especially in this context of an Ice Cave.

This is so unique in such a familiar format. I see see this representing a chaotic character for sure! And I don't think you're using microtones here but for some reason it sounds like you are lol. Very fun to listen to, and great job at keeping it interesting throughout.

I loved every bit of this! And you know, I couldn't place it before but the first half of this piece I get A Link To The Past vibes. Not so much the intro (which is awesome), but once we get to 1:18 or so. Then the second half of the piece sounds more like FF territory. Overall I like how you keep this pretty much in key, but at the same time are able to keep it harmonically interesting. You also seamlessly merged these variations into one big movement, despite their different mood changes. The biggest mood changes to my ears seemed to happen towards the later sections (and of course when you change it up to the Scherzo). But another notable change was around 10:30, which sounds like a waltz to me. This is a very cool section! I also feel like you ended with a romantic flair, which to me, is another big mood shift!

Very inspirational and upbeat. The perfect tune for an adventure or RPG overworld. Loosely reminds me of the musical style of Secret of Mana, which had great music btw.

The harmony is definitely confusing, it gives the piece a very different, interesting feel. I'm not sure if its supposed to be peaceful, ominous or romantic. Or perhaps all 3? Sure, this could work in a video game, maybe in a somewhat serene, but darker scene. You know what would be fun? If you converted this to normal harmony, so we can get a side by side comparison. My guess is that this would be very romantic.

I absolutely love this! Very charming, and you bring out the instruments really well. The dynamics, rhythm + microtones make this a fun and eerie melody to listen to.

Very snappy light piece...and of course gotta love those random pauses haha. Also, very cool motif that you use throughout (4 sixteenth notes followed by an 8th note). The ending though, it makes me yearn for a cadence!

I think the microtones in this case make the soundtrack more dramatic, which makes sense if this is for a lava cave. Also, nice use of repetition, adding to the ominous atmosphere. Fun melody from the electric guitar that would work well in an RPG. The only thing I may add is that, if this is going to repeat or loop for a game, maybe consider an instrument that isn't as harsh on the ears...although it probably depends on the sound samples you go for.

Microtones work a lot better with strings because it just makes it sounds like the performers are slurring their notes. Funny how the whole piece is this eerie mood (bec of the microtones), but then you end in a major key. I love the part from 0:44 to 0:47. It's beautiful to my ears! Well done, you're nailing microtones in a way that makes the listening a fun experience.

The structure is very clean, and it piece was easy for me to follow with just one listen. This sounds very late classical, early romantic to me, and some of your harmony reminds me of Chopin, esp at around 2:10 (and of course the ending as you state). The motif of the Asian Koel is a nice touch, and merging that call with the main theme was neat. Like always your key changing helps keep the piece moving along, and you always find a way to add in a splash of the pentatonic. I get Beethoven and Chopin vibes throughout, but you clearly use your own voice and direction, especially with the bird motif.