Evolution 002 -part2 (evolution_002_-part2.xm)

Overall Impression (10/10)

An optimistically melancholic tune, with Michal's signature melody-leading and arrangement style.

Technique, Arrangement, Composition (10/10)

As many other Michal's tunes, it's not approached as a tracker tune. It instead tries to sound as something made with hardware synthesizers or something you would make with a regular DAW today.

A very natural composition, which doesn't give away too many of its tracked underbelly.

Development (8/10)

Just like in Far and Away, a bit too high on the mids. I think the intention here was to create a reverb-like effect, which was not directly available in any trackers at the time. Using volume envelopes for that does achieve the effect, but only at the cost of less control over the mixing.

The selection of the sounds themselves is nothing short of awesome.

Creativity (10/10)

His choice of using the choir for the chords is impressive for two reasons: the quality of how he handles the choir and how it manages to sound completely natural to the composition.

This very well could be an introduction to the album: a slowly pulsating piece, like a slowly blooming flower, epic and solemn.

Enjoyment (10/10)

This should be listened to as part of Evolution 002 part 3. Together, these tunes make up an excellent EP. It's possible to connect these tunes to several others in Michal's portfolio which would form a perfect album. I would say, Far and Away and Microworld should definitely be part of that album, as well as Eternal Travelers.