Jarek (jarek.mod)

Overall Impression (4/10)

Although I did find this tune a bit difficult to listen to, I give it some points because it's not bad, but unfortunately it's not inspiring to come back and listen to again either. Strong points were the drum intro at the end of the first pattern, and the way the bassline worked with the melody and strings. Weak points were the choice of samples, standard tracker tempo which I didn't think worked for this tune, the snare part in the last 2 patterns, and lack of variation in either panning, volume, effects or tempo. One that I would maybe put on again lined up with a bunch of old anonymous Amiga MODs for a nostalgic sound. I think Robbi has some potential as a composer, this work is certainly much better than my earliest efforts, that's for sure.

Technique, Arrangement, Composition (3/10)

Quite rudimentary, mostly standard tracker settings and uninspiring songs. When that snare bit came along 2/3 of the way in, to be honest, I was glad it was a short song as I found it difficult to listen to. Skill level I would say is basic, a beginner's effort. Not a bad beginner's effort mind you, but it shows that Robbi could spend some more time experimenting with his chosen tracker software. There is not an awful lot of technique going on, just a couple of effects, which isn't helped by the choice of samples. The skill level on the drums isn't too bad for what is appropriate for the piece.

Development (4/10)

The arrangement as it is isn't too bad for a short piece. Frequencies do sound a bit crowded in the low mids, could have at least thinned out the low EQ in the snare and lead instrument if the composer was truly happy with the choice of samples. The protracker panning doesn't do an awful lot for the piece, it's better panned all to mono. The drum intro is nice and effective.

Creativity (6/10)

The melody and bassline and strings work well together, it's just the choice of samples I would have changed. Maybe add in some extra channels for delay/reverb effects on the lead, and vary it a little bit by volume so it's not all the same velocity. However, what has been done, especially with the drum variation, is not all bad. I give it a 6 for what it is.

Enjoyment (4/10)

I would only put this tune on again out of curiousity, along with all those old anonymous 4 channel protracker MODs. The pattern jump back to 1 instead of starting again at 0 works, there are parts of the song that aren't bad, but I would say that it's not too exciting, and the snare part at the end is overbearing to me. So I'll have to give it a below average, 4. Could have had nicer samples, could have had some more space, could have had another couple of parts and extended out to maybe 3 minutes long, but I'm guessing this was composed by someone with rudimentary skills, and for that it's a decent effort.