Newgrounds Opus 100 released!

Howdy all, it's been a long haul since January 2010, but I have finally arrived at my 100th piece in the audio portal. I want to take a moment to thank a few people for their guidance, inspiration, or otherwise helpful qualities. I refer to people by their NG name, Skype name, or real name.

-Computer112, for completing what I still regard as two of my favorite songs in a collab.
-Bosa and Edgen, for providing a great inspiration regarding where one can end up on Newgrounds and beyond.
-Bernd Wurfel, for his friendliness and help with writing and developing my style.
-Periphetes, yes you count too for all those "needs moar chorus" comments you keep giving me.
-Kristian and Hikari for giving critique on this piece.
-SkyeWintrest, who has provided critique beyond compare in constructiveness and frankness.

and so many other people out there who comment and help out on all my work... I am indebted to all of you.

I hope you will take this time to give it a listen and give some feedback.

http://www.newgrounds.com/audio/listen/487587

Thanks,
-Samulis

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Wurfel-Waffles 2012-05-27 15:58:33

I am a friendliness guy? haha thanks for that.

samulis 2012-05-27 15:58:33

Well, you also have a cookie from a good review, so...

NorskeDrittsekk 2012-05-30 11:06:35

It didn't make it, dang. But 280 plays within a week is incredible. Congrats

samulis 2012-05-30 11:06:35

300-something plays in only three or four days is pretty remarkable. :)

I really am not that focused on getting in the top 8... I would rather focus on developing my style and making great music, although making popular music is great too.

Wurfel-Waffles 2012-05-30 18:11:26

Sam, Bosa commented... :D

You are so lucky! We made it at last, Kristian.

samulis 2012-05-30 18:11:26

I did indeed see Bosa's comment. We both seem to find inspiration or at least quality music in the work of the other, and it is good to have someone so far along the journey of composing to drop by and give some thoughts.

You two schemers are rather silly, might I say. My post isn't some message box for you two. :P

BlazingDragon 2012-06-01 00:30:56

Congratulations on number 100. That really is a notable. Maybe I'll get there sometime before I die. :p

I have read a number of your reviews and am always impressed by your knowledge of music theory and history. Not many musicians here on NG have a tight grasp on the classical side of things. And your tasteful use of dissonances is refreshing.

The newest piece is nice! Keep 'em coming.

samulis 2012-06-01 00:30:56 (Updated 2012-06-01 19:31:11)

I am sure you will get there, I never realized how close I was until I took a peek at my statistics page at 96.

Regarding reviews, I am always glad to offer suggestions and ideas that come to mind and also find a basis in generally accepted "standards" of certain styles... I hope that this way of reviewing allows me to help composers who are even far more advanced than me, as it just offers a different point of view to the story they are trying to tell. If you ever want me to review something for you, feel free to shoot me a PM. :)

zionJD 2012-06-02 13:19:01

You are a one of a few young, knowledgeable and talented musicians I have seen so for on Newgrounds. I decide to be another fan of you.

Keep up your brilliant work, Samulis. :)

samulis 2012-06-02 13:19:01

Hey, thanks man. :)

I gave some of your work a listen... sounds good. Keep up the work. ;)

-Samulis

Wojoe 2012-07-11 04:35:46

Congrats, very awesome! Just found your work and it's very good!