1. Tribal Night Celebration
   DDRKirby(ISQ)
2. mehhhhh
   NickC
3. Rest
   obScene

MisaelK, Koekepan honorable mentions.

1. Rest
   obScene
2. Warm Shelter
   Misael.K
3. The place we call home
   GreyHooves

In strict order of thematic relevance and delivery.

1. Rest
   obScene
2. Warm Shelter
   Misael.K
3. Safe House Dreams
   Koekepan

obScene - This actually felt like the most peaceful entry. Great sounds and progression, felt like a town theme in some indie platformer or something. The synth layered together with the piano was sublime.

It's good to be back.

1. mehhhhh
   NickC
2. Safe House Dreams
   Koekepan
3. Warm Shelter
   Misael.K

1) "mehhhhh" - omg is this the return of Mehhhhhh? :P Jokes aside, this one definitely stood out to me in terms of nailing that comforting, safe mood. I love that looping melody, the arps, that clap snare. Everything builds up and progresses so pleasantly - I just love that middle section with the pads. Even their dissonant chords (when they happen) add so much to the atmosphere.

2) "Safe House Dreams" - I haven't been listening to a whole lot of OHC stuff lately, but I liked how direction oriented this piece felt despite its 12 minute length. The chill but soft sounds feel comforting yet dark, and I enjoyed the juxtaposition.

3) "Warm Shelter" - I really love the composition and the arrangement of the instruments is spot-on. Those flowing arps, the gentle swell of the strings and pads overall gives a warm feeling. There's a stark contrast with this and the sound design. I didn't hate it, but I wasn't quite sure why things were distorted? It was interesting, but it did sort of lessen the tone of a "safe resting place" that the composition itself was carrying.

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Also:

- DarkShadow makes piano music now? (fantastic!)

- DDRKirby - love the concept of your entry and your delayed arps and chip pitch bends are always so satisfying

- pandabot, I dug the heck of your piece once the piano kicked in. The end part where the flute ascends in its melody was such a great "ahhhh" moment.

- Arcana - Piano and I V vi IV? Both work great for creating that "safe place" sound. It seems like your melody writing has improved since I last listened to one of your OHC pieces, though I'll admit it's been a while since I've been listening to OHC stuff so maybe you've been good all those past weeks. :D

- GreyHooves - I love the warmth the piano gives off in your piece. It's interesting how there seems to start out somber, but as it progresses, the piece feels happier and brighter.

- obScene - I'm not hearing the mess LMAO this is so comforting. I picture staring at the night sky full of stars when I hear this... I love the piano melody with the percussion. Just overall quite relaxing to listen to. :)

1. Tribal Night Celebration
   DDRKirby(ISQ)
2. Rest
   obScene
3. Warm Shelter
   Misael.K

DDR kirby had by far the most complex and engaging composition with all the interesting rhythms. Rest by obscene was a very beautiful track that really helped give off "safe vibes", but it lacked the complexity or interest that kirby had. Warm shelter was very good as well, giving off safe vibes like rest, but I felt that rest was executed just slightly better overall.

1. Tribal Night Celebration
   DDRKirby(ISQ)
2. mehhhhh
   NickC
3. Warm Shelter
   Misael.K

DDRKIRBY: Tribal style music is one of my weaknesses, and this is really well done too, fused with the futuristic vibes. I'm imagining members of the tribe are on a vision quest that takes them to a cyberpunk-ish world


NickC: Very relaxing tune, it makes me think of an equally relaxing tune from Bomberman 64.


Misael.K: For some reason, this makes me imagine being in a cabin sitting next to a fireplace, sipping hot cocoa

1. mehhhhh
   NickC
2. Rest
   obScene
3. Tribal Night Celebration
   DDRKirby(ISQ)

NickC: the chillest place, with some caveats. Nailed the theme.

obScene: a somewhat bittersweet entry, which I think works well with the theme. Not too cold, not too warm.

DDRKirby(ISQ): excellent production, very atmospheric.
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awesum: DDRKirby(ISQ), Koekepan, NickC, obScene, pandabot.
good: Arcana, DarkShadow, GreyHooves.�