One Hour Compo - Round 844 (OHC844)
Votes (2)
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Ocular Implant
DDRKirby(ISQ) -
When Things Were Clear
obScene -
I Don't Know What That Is
Misael.K
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TheVideoGamer - This one is best described as funky house, consisting of a swung chord progression of BMaj9, DMaj9, GMaj9, A7, F#7 looped, combined with a pad and a melody. This is really the main section, as the rest are looped items, from a stabby progression, to some thick acid synths and drum changes. It's basically one swung vibe throughout. The track tends to stick to B and E when we are not in the main chord progression, emphasising texture over melody. It's not a complex one, but it does tell a lot with it's grooves. I kind of dig it, in that regard. It can be mildly crunchy, not sure if it's deliberate, but it's fun either way. Oh well, glad you liked it!
DarkShadow - Long from you, really digging these computer noises. It sounds like a hard drive, but in rhythm form. This is probably a non traditional DarkShadow rhythm given, it starts in the most unique way. I do dig the uniqueness and creativity here, it's quite glitchy, but at the same time, it's quite bass heavy, and a little crunchy for my tastes. Still though, it was a lot of fun, good job!
Jett Swole - Hey if the cat ruins your fun, might as well use it to your advantage huh? Long tail in the intro, which is interesting as the tail tends to happen at the end. Why does your voice remind me of Stan? Did you sample South Park? I like how it sounds emotional at the beginning, and then it becomes all demented and crazy. The swearing is a lot, but i guess that's just south park for you lol. Not gonna lie, this scared me a little, but the idea was super creative and unique, and quite funny, i really dig it! Good job!
DDRKirby(ISQ) - Ooh cool stabs, i feel like we are in the PS1 era. I also love the bassline, it just screams classic house, even though the vibe is sort of a downtempo trap vibe. That lead is expressive as hell, it sounds quite dynamic, especially for a piece that sounds like a futuristic cave. The stabs don't really match up with the chords as such, but i think it works to the advantage here, it sounds catchy as hell. Love the 2nd part, where we go straight into an 80's disco feel. Another top notch production from you, the different sections were absolutely fire (Including that surpsise DnB part, so random, but so good), and the mixing was lovely. So lovely i placed it first, incredible work!
obScene - Cool chiptune arps, this one is quite uplifting, not expecting that, but then again the theme is quite unorthodox. I love how we go immediately into a 180 into a really nice vintage cute melody. Yes it's the same key, but the vibe is soo different! It just screams lo-fi but cute. Wasn't expecting the apache break, but man it works. Whole thing is like a cute warm hug, i love it. Just some lovely cute stuff, so lovely i placed it 2nd! Amazing work
Arcana - Thick bassline, and some killer swing. That swing makes the whole thing funky, even though the chords aren't really swung. I dig the vocals a lot, but i do think this track is a bit too fast for you, as you are struggling to keep up. It makes you lag way behind. That bassline and kick combo is catchy as hell though, the track is really vibey, it has a lot of potential. I just think the vocals could be refined, as you struggle to catch up with the beat. The arp at the end is lovely, although some note choices were spicy, not gonna lie. Either way it was a lot of fun, with some sick beats, good job!
Misael.K - Bonus? That's a shame, this is some sick rock vibes, and a rattling bassline/guitar combo. The melody in this one is extrodinarily quiet, it almost becomes a blur, especially towards the middle. I love the different chord changes here, it really makes this piece. I also like the pauses before each repeat, it adds a nice flair to the rhythm. In some way it has a bit of pirate theme, i don't know why. I do wish the melody was a little stronger, and the guitar wasn't in your face, but aside from that i really dug this one, good job! Even though it's in the needs work section, i need 3 entries to pick, and you're was my favourite in the Needs Work, so awesome work! I know i'm picky, but maybe next round you guys might get lucky, sorry about that.
Top 3 - DDRKirby(ISQ), obScene, Misael.K
Awesome - DDRKirby(ISQ), obScene.
Needs Work - DarkShadow, Jett Swole, Arcana, Misael.K.
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Ocular Implant
DDRKirby(ISQ) -
The Checkup
TheVideoGamer -
Exact Detail
DarkShadow
DDRKirby(ISQ): delicious dnb.
TheVideoGamer: good action.
DarkShadow: solid beep boops.
awesum: DarkShadow, DDRKirby(ISQ), obScene, TheVideoGamer.
good: Arcana, Jett Swole.