This is an NGADM Round 4 Review.
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I should know by now never to know what to expect from you!
What I liked:
-Amazing atmosphere throughout this piece. The dancer steps and ambient conversation noise really takes this to the next level.
-It’s a little gutsy to do a solo instrument piece without a live version of that instrument. People get away with it on piano because it’s a little more easily replicated than stringed instruments, but this sounds really good! I’m very impressed by the quality.
-This is a passionate piece, and it really conveys a story.
-Your composition is top notch.
-The ending was great.
What could have been better:
-The voice in the beginning was pretty neat, but sadly that’s the only time it makes an appearance.
-Some parts of this sound a little bit disjointed, but not always in a bad way.
-While this is an impressive and forceful piece, some of it sounds a bit unnatural and impossible to execute on a real guitar.
-I would have liked to have seen more of the castanets. They are pretty sweet.
What an unexpected piece! I really enjoyed this, and it’s refreshing to see you stepping out of your comfort zones and coming back in the game with something crazy and new. You took a risk, and I think it paid off. Excellent job!
Score: 9.4/10