What especially struck me is how close the scores were - indicating that the composers/arrangers were well matched. One person though clearly stood above the rest - consistently. So though the quality of all songs is very close, the 1st prize is definitely well deserved.
Wind sounds slowly shifting to a somewhat expressionless tubularesque melody, supported by common harmonies. The sound is somewhat 'thin' and could use a bit more oomph in general.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 7
Harmony/Melody: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 35
Another (once again: somewhat expressionless) tubularesque melody. The misleading way the rhythm is introduced is interesting to say the least. Once more, the sound is somewhat 'thin' and could use a bit more oomph.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 7
Harmony/Melody: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 8
TOTAL: 36
Upbeat tune with phat sounds - nice intro. Interesting harmonic change around 1:20. Nicely layered full sound, with plenty of interesting effects (note the rhythmic chords around 3:00).
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 8
Harmony/Melody: 8
Variation: 7
Transitions: 8
TOTAL: 38
Another upbeat tune. The fast and soaring arpeggios with square leads are quite reminiscent of the '80's.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 8
Harmony/Melody: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 36
Upbeat tune, sometimes interrupted by ballad-like intermezzos in half tempo.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 8
Harmony/Melody: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 36
And yes, another upbeat tune, this time with very tracker-like sounds. The main theme, though short, is quite catchy.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 8
Harmony: 8
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 37
The sound is heavily inspired by old sound chip compositions, using a limited number of sound channels to generate entire harmonies by playing very fast and repetitive sequences.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 7
Harmony: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 35
Upbeat seems to be the keyword this year. The somewhat standard chord scheme is accompanied by a fast improvised melody.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 7
Harmony: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 35
Dramatic ballad-like theme. It's a pity that the melody (played with a shakuhachi) is barely audible in the beginning, because the vivid choirs are in the same sound spectrum.
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 7
Harmony: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 35
Interesting - we seem to have a real rock song here. The sounds could use a bit more oomph though - rock is played loud!
Composition/Arrangement: 7
Sound: 7
Harmony: 7
Variation: 7
Transitions: 7
TOTAL: 35
If you never heard chickens play rock, you want to hear this song. It has power and the bombastic transitions definitely spice up the music. Nice ending.
Composition/Arrangement: 8
Sound: 8
Harmony: 8
Variation: 8
Transitions: 8
TOTAL: 40
Bombastic intro, heavily influenced by classic/symphonic music. Interesting drum patterns. Wolf is a master at transitions and knows exactly when to change the song, and how to change it. Also it seems that his classical education (?) has paid quite off.
Composition/Arrangement: 8
Sound: 8
Harmony: 8
Variation: 8
Transitions: 8
TOTAL: 40
