- ADOPTED
WORK - HONORABLE
MENTION - SEMI-HONORABLE
MENTION
After receiving support such as brushing up and correction as necessary, we will implement it as theme songs for "Taiko no Tatsujin Donders! World's No. 1 Final Battle 2021".
Please look forward to it.
Challengers
[Comments from the judges]
In Japan, there is this phrase "crystal from blood and sweat".
Blood and sweat refer to the hard work. It can be said that "blood and sweat" implies beauty. Crystal refers to a substance that is systematically structured, and the structure itself has beauty.
The words seem to be contracdictory.
This song also mixes various conflicting things, such as light and shadow.
At the same time, it's not clearly light and shadow.
If you think about it, the various emotions in a competition are like light and shadow.
It isn't something that could easily be divided into two clear ends.
A tournament is a place that is dominated by such complex emotions, both of which are neither.
That's what I thought when I listened to this song.
In a tournament, if there is a winner, there is a loser. In other words, all but the last one to win are losers.
But that's not exactly the case. A tournament cannot be talked about in two separate ends.
"Is that true? What do you mean?" If you wonder whether it is true and what it means, please join the tournament!
We hope that as many challengers as possible will participate in the tournament and that this song will play an active role!(Eto)
Aloft in the wind
[Comments from the judges]
The tune is as if you could feel the cool and refreshing breeze from the sweating.
As a tournament theme song, it plays an important role in expanding our world view.
This song, with a variety of ready-to-play phrases, is for all players.
The use of ethnic tones feels precious.
This is the only song that I kept repeating and it got stuck in my head.
The beat and rhythm is exquisitely manipulated to suit music games.
A wonderful combination. I'm really looking forward to produce it !(SueP)
Hello, Worldooon!!
[Comments from the judges]
To be honest, when I first listened to it, I felt troubled because I didn't know what was happening.
In a good way.
Even though so many music genres are combined in a short piece of music, it is easy to listen to.
Is this seemingingly fun composition for a music game ?
"I cannot do this ..." I was astonished. My breath seemed to have stopped.
It is the work that most accurately describes the "fun" that I expected at the start of this open call!
The beat is adjusted miraculously, creating a unique presence.
A new approach in many ways.
And I feel that it is a song that I can work with from now on.(steμ)
Unlimited Games
[Comments from the judges]
Tournament --- Vivid lyrics to draw a clear image of the game! The underlying message is that the game is also a win against oneself. Syncopation is often used in the rhythm, creating a desire to fight and win.
As "Ponchi ♪ feat. Hachi", the song has an aggression that is about 181 degrees different from the songs submited so far, and that made a big impact.
I'm looking forward to the fight that will defeat this song!(Masubuchi)
Sapphire On Fire
[Comments from the judges]
Extremely energetic and tremendous pulling power. I also felt something magical and romantic like "I noticed that my arm was pulled and pulled around at a party and I realised I was dancing." There is a playfully little comical part while remaing cool. I'm in love with it.
On average, there are a challenge and a development once every 9.3 seconds . (Survey by Masubuchi)
It will create turbulence at the tournament!(Masubuchi)
Arc
[Comments from the judges]
An arc mainly refers to a part of the curve that makes up a "circle".
Therefore, it can be said that the collection of arcs is a "circle".
Completing the "circle" by connecting the "arcs", what is it similar to?
That's right, it's the musical score of the performance. It's a full combo.
The one playing at the correct timing without mistakes wins.
It's a perfect theme for the tournament.
It's amazing to listen to music from that perspective.
I wonder how many arcs will be connected.
How long will it be? Has the circle been completed? Not yet?
It's an amazing song that has such a challenging play with an exquisite balance. Well done!
What musical score could you have imagined when all of you, Donders, came to this point?
With that being said, I'm looking forward to the "edge" of the "circle" created by the "arc" drawn by the "individual" throughout the tournament!(Eto)
kasougenjitsu_no_telescope
[Comments from the judges]
At the tournament, the ideal is, to win.
It will take constant effort to achieve that.
It goes without saying that daily efforts are imporant, but from the announcement of the theme song to the day of the competition, I think it is essential to make efforts to concentrate and work with goals.
It's a momentarily- dense time.
It makes me feel somehow painful but in a refresh and elegant way.
A song full of charm.
Whether it's virtual or delusional, it's a song that fascinates you.
I want you to color the tournament! (Eto)
punk bastards
[Comments from the judges]
As a genre, can we call it technical new wave metal? New wave has the image of being carefree, even a little jokingly ridiculous, but the super-development of swinging from metal, fusion, ska punk, and blast beat ... has thrived through, ended up being a cool song.
The audience will be surprised and cannot help smiling when they see the fierce man who hits this song perfectly. That's a new wave!(Masubuchi)
Emma
[Comments from the judges]
From the beginning, you will be immersed in the "chilling" world of the music.
I didn't get tired of it, but rather remaining excited until the end.
As "a song for players to challenge and compete for points.", there is nothing more to add.
Generally speaking, it's a song that encourages you to perform well and challenge you.
A song carefully composed to meet all the requirements
A masterpiece in every element!(Eto)
Hello, Mr.JOKER
[Comments from the judges]
Pop and technical coexist in a perfect balance!
As for the technical part, I think it is conveyed smoothly to all music game players.
"Pop" is easy to put into words, but expressing yourself by it is the difficult part.
With composition, it seems that everyone is using the same words, but for some reason it is divided into easy-to-read sentences and hard-to-read sentences.
The part of this song that is easy to read is wonderful.
In this competition, of course, it is valuable that this song is interesting as a game music. And...
For example, is it something that even people who don't know the game and who hear this song for the first time can enjoy it?
Can you get used to the world view immediately? Are you drawn into the harmony?
Are you curious about the next development? Is it coming at the expected stage?
Do you want to know more about this song? Do you want to actually play the game?
Various points lead to its value.
This song is like "a polite invitation for people to the interesting world that I envision".
When tricks and technicals suddenly appear, the listeners might get confused for a moment, thinking, "What? It's different from what I expected."
However, the tricks play a key role in the detail development, acting as an ally for players.
It's wonderful. It's so beautiful that I can't help but learn from it.(steμ)
The Nue and Morning Stars
[Comments from the judges]
First of all, the tone is very cool.
It doesn't have such a radical sound and is kind to the ears, but it can be firm and flashy.
With such comfort, it is a song that gives off a particularly shining presence.
Moreover, it is melodious and easy to listen to!
The synth-centered music will appeal to those who are familiar with club music and game music.
In a sense, it tends to be "for advanced musicians".
However, this song has a solid melody that is easy to understand and easy to play with.
Even small children and people who do not usually play music games can easily get used to.
You can sing along and it's easy to tell other people about this song.
And of course, the fun and stimulation of a music game is perfect.
I am sure people are looking forward to enjoy it in the games.
Cool, gentle, kind, fun and exciting. I have no complaints!(steμ)
Player's High
[Comments from the judges]
When I first listened to it, a fun and competitive music came to my mind.
It has a different charm from the previous adopted work "Gloria", and this song must be a song that you can enjoy many times.
The tune is bright from beginning to end, and there is something that touches the bottom of my heart.
It will be a song that will make all the players in the tournament shine, and there is no doubt that the tournament will be exciting!
When I thought of all Donders, I couldn't help but recommend this song no matter what. (SueP)
We would like to introduce the songs that were not adopted, but were evaluated as particularly excellent songs.
Masubuchi's selections
hogehogeneration
[Comments from the judges]
The usage of only the sounds of "Sol" and "Re" is very stoic and cool.
It is a minimal but ingenious composition and is one step ahead of its time that you will never get tired of.(Masubuchi)
Soranohate
[Comments from the judges]
Symphonic and majestic pop music. The melody is very beautiful.
I could see a Gerwalk flying in space.(Masubuchi)
D4lVC3!!!
[Comments from the judges]
It's interesting to see the chord work that collapses as if the output were corrupted due to data corruption.(Masubuchi)
leet
[Comments from the judges]
The cyber world view as if various routines were operating in multiple structures in an electronic circuit is cool.
It's good to feel a little warmth even though it's cyber.(Masubuchi)
Niku Craving
[Comments from the judges]
I want to eat meat I want to eat meat. The story and punch line are the best.
I would like to offer Kabayaki-san Taro as an alternative to fried tofu.(Masubuchi)
Passionate Shadow
[Comments from the judges]
I think it's a very good balance because it has a pop finish while incorporating the taste of modern jazz.
It seems that children will take an interest in jazz thanks to this song.
The stoic style of adding colors to the song with a simple trio composition is awesome.
(Masubuchi)
cyberlogical
[Comments from the judges]
During the intro, if I thought "Oh, it's magnificent and bizarre.Wonderful!", and then it gradually converged and became pop.
I think order was born from the chaos of the Big Bang like this (exaggerated).(Masubuchi)
Randa no Hen feat. Mitchell
[Comments from the judges]
I felt powerful as if I were watching a video of a battle scene with intense cuts. The guitar solo is the coolest.(Masubuchi)
Tower Mansion
[Comments from the judges]
Best of being carefree. I like it a lot. The way the words are used to make abstract terms concerete, like "Tower Mansion" is also interesting. You can imagine whether it is "a struggle to repay the loan of the condominium" or "Seeing the slapstick on the ground from a high stand".(Masubuchi)
Simurgh
[Comments from the judges]
Perhaps because of Simurgh's unpredictable behavior, the chord work performed quite dangerously, but I was relieved that it was well controlled. Excellent use of Simurgh.(Masubuchi)
urania no kanade
[Comments from the judges]
A majestic and very exciting song that reminds us of the universe and myths. The melody is very nice (especially at the beginning of the verse).(Masubuchi)
Lumiere
[Comments from the judges]
It is very stylish and as the title suggests, I felt the direction, refraction and diffusion of various lights.
It is wonderful that the scenery changes slightly at times.(Masubuchi)
Fizz-maki Fiesta
[Comments from the judges]
"Taiko no Tatsujin' mission is to promote an evolution that human beings can hit 7-tuplets and 13-tuplets.", that's what I got from listening to the song.
It's an awesome thing that if you listen to it many times, you will feel a mysterious comfort (a sign of evolution !?).(Masubuchi)
steμ's slections
Get Ready x A U Ready!
[Comments from the judges]
A tremendous speed!
Especially in the latter half, for some reason it is easy to listen to even though it is a surprisingly rare sound in this genre.
Rather, it feels like it's floating and accelerating the song.
It is a song full of new sensations and exhilaration.
If there is something game-like in the tone and rhythm that you can only taste with this song, and it gets even better ...!(steμ)
BUCHIAGE Fireworks
[Comments from the judges]
First of all, the simple yet carefully composed and easy-to-remember melody and harmony support the song thoroughly.
The tricky entanglement is really exquisite, and it is a song that I feel comfortable listening to.
As for the game, it was a pity that I couldn't get rid of the tone mainly due to the change of instrument composition, it's really great as a skeleton itself. My brain does not stop repeating the song. (steμ)
leet
[Comments from the judges]
It's a pretty maniac genre, so I thought it would be difficult to listen to, but the two-minute development is adequate and has a structure that will not tire listeners.
I thought it would be very easy for people who are not familiar with these genres to accept it!
It's a very fun song to listen to, but when it comes to putting it in the game,
I wanted something a bit easier to understand, or something that surprised me. (steμ)
If I could redo that day'n'time
[Comments from the judges]
This was my personal opinion, , but when I started composing, I had a strong admiration for people making these songs ...!
It was very inspiring , it made my heart flutter.
I love the hollow but bright atmosphere!
Unfortunately, this time, as a game, the tone is particularly mature and difficult, but
I would appreciate it if you could make another song and I would love to listen to it ...! (steμ)
Acceleration
[Comments from the judges]
Although the number of punches is small and serious, the sense of speed is steadily expressed.
Even with the easiness of gathering high BPM songs these days, it has its unique value.
The shaking bass and the feeling of instability drove me to the end of the song in search for a solution.
It was a little difficult to adopt because the development was too rigid, but it was powerful in every sense and I was completely drawn to its world view! (steμ)
Future Trigger
[Comments from the judges]
Actually, it was my "favorite" song among all the submissions.
The power to draw attention in just a few seconds of introduction, the intro that does not betray it, and the melody, lyrics, and singing voice that make the best use of it. Pure hook. It's literally the best.
However it is too monotonous, it is difficult to use for game competitions, so this time it wasn't adopted. We hope that you will continue to make wonderful works so that we have the pleasure of listening to them.(steμ)
Alley-oop
[Comments from the judges]
The piano keeps hitting G♭ notes through the chorus, breakbeats being set a little later than the standard are very effective,
The painful, refreshing and gentle air slowly rushes from your ears to your body and into your heart.
Sadness and something contradictory, these two can coexist so beautifully ...
Regrettably, it was not for the tournament, but it was a work that I wanted to listen to many times and I felt happy that I did. (steμ)
Astro Pops feat. Nanoha
[Comments from the judges]
A direct and urban track with cute vocals that have an anime-like effect.
The use of engaging gears is exquisite, and it is a combination that has never happened before.
I felt a sense of refreshness while listening to it.
Breaks after the middle stage also contribute greatly to its appeal.
Unfortunately, if it's a game, it seems like I'll have too much to carry ... That was a little regrettable. (steμ)
exdeparture
[Comments from the judges]
The guitar is the main character, and yet it's not in a single tone.
The protagonist shows various facial expressions, so you will be entertained for 2 minutes.
It is a song that conveys the love for band performance.
However, as a whole, the sound pressure is a little high, and the instrument playing on the back becomes unclear. Adopting the whole song is difficult even though the sound sourse is good.
(steμ)
Lumiere
[Comments from the judges]
It's actually very difficult to create effective and beautiful piano phrases as a fast and even-rhythm melody.
Recently, many people are trying such songs, so I think that it is a difficult genre to approach.
This song is really beautifully organized, and it's wonderful to have a change of rhythm without difficulty ...!
It was regrettable that it was so beautiful that it was too mature and organized for people who are accustomed to music.
I want to learn to create this intellectual atmosphere...! (steμ)
Eto's selections
Niku Craving
[Comments from the judges]
Eating meat makes you feel better, eh, you know that already.
At first glance, the power to draw listeners in the world of the song was more than enough, but in terms of performing and playing, it needs more effort.
Oh, can I have a big piece of fried pork?(Eto)
Passionate Shadow
[Comments from the judges]
Unfortunately, I had to say "regret" this time.
It is worthy of respect for challenging one's strengths and assets.
Whether it's just brushing up or it is trying to look for a truly unique strength, it made me look forward to the next challenge. (Eto)
NiRVANA
[Comments from the judges]
After listening for the first time, I was drawn to it and thought it was simply very cool!
A nice mix of aggressive and stylish vocals that anyone can listen to.
However, when playing again, I was worried that it would be orthodox. (Eto)
Feral cat girl
[Comments from the judges]
It's just the right tension and flavouring, it's a spicy song and I really liked it.
The development is solid, and at first, it seems that there is no roughness, but when repeating, I was concerned about the monotony that cannot be compensated for by the development alone. I'm sorry! (Eto)
Summer lemon tart
[Comments from the judges]
Clear blue sky, a little white clouds, a cool breeze, and a sweet and sour scent. You can see it! !! You can even smell it, and this is 4D! ?? VR! ??
... and the charm of the song is abundant, I personally love it! However, it wasn't suitable for the tournament. You can show your strength by making your favorite music, but you can't win just by your own taste. It's difficult, isn't it? (Eto)
MEGA MIXed Fruit Juice
[Comments from the judges]
A wide variety of rhythm approaches, with abundant developments from a macro perspective and fine details from a micro perspective.
Oh, I couldn't help the feeling that I knew this person.
The so-called chorus melody also has an exhilarating feeling that gives off a stoic impression, and is also good as music to listen to!. However, it was not adopted this time. In some cases, regretably due to the difference in the whole performance, they were not adopted. However, I really liked it that I could even see the image of the music! (Eto)
Lumiere
[Comments from the judges]
It's a nice song with a high degree of perfection and thoughtful performance, but if there was something that was easy to understand so that the melody could be hummed along, the result might have changed. The attraction to immerse in a world where things lik crystals, geometric patterns, kaleidoscope, are glittering and flipping, is overwhelming and very wonderful.(Eto)
Fizz-maki Fiesta
[Comments from the judges]
This is ...! Di Molto Bene!
But when I thought about it, it was too early for humankind.
For humankind, the steady development and the right amount of tension are important.
However, Di Morlto Bene is such a challenging approach! (Eto)
KILL THEM ALL
[Comments from the judges]
It was a song with such power and momentum that it seemed that everything would become dust.
With this kind of music, it becomes monotonous when being repeated and it is hard to replay many times. There is a Japanese touch to it, and there is something different with each touch. However, it needs more effort to meet the expectations. (Eto)
MY VERY FREELY GAME WORLDS' PLAN
[Comments from the judges]
The world view is was well built and the theme is easy for players to get along with.
On the other hand, the fact that there are quite a few lengthy parts that are not suitable for playing has a negative effect. (Eto)
We would like to introduce the songs that were evaluated as excellent songs, although they were not adopted.
Masubuchi's selections
GyoKi
Law-evading Girl Psychedelica
Seishitsu ha fukaku
The Astrological Nine
splittttt
Korokuru
Fairy World
horrible dream
Binary Spaceship
Yoi no kuchi
DesocializedVandalismSoliloquyif
Day after the rain
Moon Day Believer
Aposematism
Bravesper
steμ's slections
Hilarious Seeker
bokurano tizu
MURAMASA TTI
A serene voice
danza de la vida
Fairy World
anniversary!
Qinglong
kawarimono
flying ship TSUBASA
Valkyrie
Binary Spaceship
Zeseimeppou
How the bloom a nameless flower.
Amnesia
The LastFlower
Sweets a la Mode
Volcanic Cacti
Tower Mansion
urania no kanade
ubae! starry night!
Future Katsu Don
Eto's selections
KULshunai
hogehogeneration
Koi, evolves into a dragon
gloxy
Fata Morgana
Crazy Two+Five
The Astrological Nine
A serene voice
My dream is shining!
Siho_Ousen
Mayonaka Noisy
SUMMER TIME
Latensee
miracles forever
Dragon!!
Dischord
Summer days, with you
Demone Eveil
Simurgh
Day after the rain
Under the same starry sky
Sou1 XXtage
Ptolema Theater
Future Katsu Don
suisei
Development team's selections
hogehogeneration
Dai-Tatsu-Jin
NEVER SURRENDER
Baphomet Unleashed
Lore of Soar
Kodemari
Aragami-Hyobi-
Amore
leet
Siho_Ousen
Mobius of Black Iron
SSS.U.N.
Douyin Shukuten
How the bloom a nameless flower.
Genji House
Summer lemon tart
Randa no Hen feat. Mitchell
Alley-oop
A Extremely Far Distant Star
MEGA MIXed Fruit Juice
Sou1 XXtage
KA-I
Party Monster
Fizz-maki Fiesta
Future Katsu Don