I shared some of my work with the people who used to play on my EOTA board but not this song, it wasn't advanced enough to share by then. The general reaction was favorable of course, that's what friends do, but there was not much discussion beyond an initial "hey cool, I like it" because either some were not really musically knowledgeable while others simply did not really like that sort of music, which is fine of course, to each his own.
Aaaanyways, quickly going off topic here. I'm trying to understand your description and I think that for the most part, I get what you mean. Allow me to be cheesy and go with:
I think art's gotta come from the heart!
Pretty much where Awaken came from.
I have plenty more if you want. (And that of course is not only for Bragatyr, you guys really feel free to jump in!)