LogFAQs > #974076333

gram-encounter: The mixing on this one is kinda questionable by overemphasizing higher end frequencies, but it's not awful. The song itself is interesting, but not really something I'd go back to. I can see why someone like FL81 would really like it though.

Astebreed ~ The Void: Astebreed sounds like a classic eurobeat instrumental, which is fun. I like the synth pads at 1:48. A bit short-lived though. The Void is also really cool. Love the driving rhythm, guitar, and piano. The chords in the intro also remind me a lot of a Hollow Knight song (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UjBTtNU27Ec). Very cool song.

Flowery Wind: This is easily my favorite song in all of Bracket C, and probably my second favorite song in the entire contest. The moment that cello (performed by Hajime Mizoguchi, Kanno's ex-husband) plays those opening notes, I get chills. The string-writing is absolutely fantastic. So much nuance and emotion in each instrument playing their respective parts, from the piano to the winds to the subtle percussion. It feels like a simple song, but the more you listen to it, the more you realize how complex and how much detail is really there. Definitely a top 20 Kanno song overall for me, which is really high praise.

Megaraph Fleet: The vocals in this remind me of Balan Wonderworld. This song is also pretty good, I like the strings more than anything. Cool e-guitar and snare as well. The piano-focused bit towards the end of the loop is solid as well. Good song, but unfortunately, it's up against a song that I basically will never vote against.

Rampage: Very cool synthwave. Not the best production in the world for this type of song, but it works. Pretty nice incorporation of e-guitar as well. The solo towards the end is fire. Fun song.

Pre Paid Pog Punk Panic: This song's pretty unique. A bunch of interesting samples mashed together to make a fast-paced, on-the-edge-of-your-seat, wild song. The transition to the calmer bossa section is pretty interesting too, and it works pretty well. Crazy song.

Very good day all things considered. Only one I didn't like again.

Votes:
Astebreed ~ The Void
Flowery Wind
Rampage