Official Contest Selections

Japanese rap song, female Vocaloid, up-temp, rhythmical, stylish, gangster beat

Celtic folk ballad with harp, fiddle, and bagpipes, mystical atmosphere, slow 4/4, ethereal female vocals, reverb-rich soundscape, inspired by northern skies and constellations

Genre: Tokyo New Mixture Art Rock texture × Hip-hop groove × Jazz-forward harmony × Classical structure Mood: urban, nocturnal, restrained sensuality Tempo: mid-tempo, subtle swing pocket Concept: emotion processed as structure, tension sustained, no catharsis Rhythm: tight hip-hop groove, laid-back pocket, micro-pauses in phrasing Harmony: minor9, 11th, 13th, add9, sus2/sus4, occasional modal interchange, chromatic passing tones, chorus changes color, not volume Sound: dry drums, deep warm bass (light saturation), Rhodes-like electric piano, muted guitar texture, soft brushed cymbals, low analog pads Vocal: smooth male, low-mid register, soft rounded tone, steady volume, controlled dynamics, occasional subtle rasp at phrase endings, no shouting Structure: groove verse, color-shift chorus, instrumental motif section, unresolved fading tension Mix: spacious, low-end centered, clear midrange, warm subtle saturation