AIM 2024 Judge Review
I really like the approach this entry takes in regards to the art. There are a lot of things that people connect to love and this idea of these x-ray figures being intimate is complemented by this song's minimal setting and sense of transparency. The use of that organ pad sitting in the background is a great choice for the sound design - there is a waviness to it that feels hollow and it provides a good basis for the solo voice. It almost feels lofi except for that booping chiptune that plays whenever there is singing. This is the only part of the accompaniment that I wasn't sure worked. The chiptune has this really sharp sound that clashes against the gentle pads. I wonder if this was to have a more prominent sense of pulse, but I do notice there are also very soft drums in the background, which makes me even more curious how this song would sound without the chiptune.
I think the filtering on the vocals works well and that lower range carries more resonance that adds a little touch of feeling something through the "hollowness" of the organ pad. The vocals do seem on the loud side, but I think that is more of an issue of the accompanying pad being too soft. The pads could have been brought up more and stereo panned. As far as composition goes, the song has a chorus that sticks and the lyrics generally have a nice, poetic flow to them. There is something that feels a bit naive with the use of hyperboles and describing one's emotions as "primal" which later carries over to being now "animals". It just comes across as if the narrator is exploring what it means to feel these unrelenting emotions of affection for their partner.
Overall, I feel like the art inspiration is reflected well throughout the song and its setup. There is a sweetness and strangeness to it, which I believe works in its favour. It's pleasant and distinct; a good entry all around.
gyakuten 
