Things are looking up!

Trevor Crookston @BlazingDragon

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Things are looking up!

Posted by BlazingDragon - October 1st, 2008

Earlier this week, two of my songs were featured in the flash "Power Star 4". Another song was used in "Power Star 4.5". Both flashes ended up as being best of the day and were on the front page. Consequently, I've had more reviews than ever pour in over the last week and have not even had the time to respond to them all!

Over the last week, I was amazed at the sheer number of reviews, PMs, and requests for sheet music. Earlier this week, I was on the favorite audio author list of 100 people. As of this morning, that has jumped to 200! In what took me over a year to build DOUBLED in the last week. O_o And then this morning, I found that two of my tracks have been added to the best tracks ever list on the audio page (#2 and #4)!

Things are really starting to look up, and it is certainly motivating me. I've been very stressed as of late, but it is nearly impossible not to smile every time I come to newgrounds and read inspiring new reviews, PMs, etc. Thank you all for being so incredibly supportive of me and my music. Since it really means more than I can ever express in words, I'll try to express it with more songs as soon as school gives me a chance to breath. :P

Thank you all, you are awesome! :D
~Blaze

EDIT: I've had many people request sheet music for my compositions. I do not have it at the moment, but will transcribe it as soon as possible. I'll try to have it done within the week. Thank you all for your patience!

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Danman87 2008-10-01 17:05:16

Congrats buddy! You're pretty talented and well advanced in consideration of your age. Just keep on doing what you love and the future will offer you some great opportunities!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-01 17:05:16

I highly admire your composition skills and have been a fan of your music for some time now. It is very inspiring to read your comment.

Thank you for the encouragement! :D

JonBro 2008-10-01 17:12:11

I wanted to use the entire Bittersweet Memory song for Power Star 4.5 but sadly that would have made that scene in the movie a little too long.

Your music is awesome. Don't stop!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-01 17:12:11

I was a little dissapointed when it didn't finish!

I'm actually reworking Bittersweet Memory and plan to repost it when finished. I am very excited to get more music uploaded.

Thank you for using my song! I will definitely not stop. :P

DarkYoshiMage 2008-10-01 20:35:47

Man, I freakin love your songs. I already sent you a PM, that you probably didn't read yet, but if you could look for it, it would be nice xD. Basically, I want the music sheets for Sadness and Sorrow v.2 and Story Left Untold (DJKarma). Hope you read this ;D. (Yes I voted 5 on your works xD)

BlazingDragon 2008-10-01 20:35:47

I truly must apologize for the delayed response! I unfortunately do not have sheet music on hand, but am attempting to trnascribe it by this weekend.

I recently missed seven days of school and am trying to keep my grades up. I have not had much time to be on the internet. I will try to e-mail you the sheets by Sunday. :)

Tamadrum 2008-10-02 17:23:28

Hey buddy, i'm glad to hear about your recent success around here... You really deserve it. :D

BlazingDragon 2008-10-02 17:23:28

Thanks, pal! I've been working a while for this. Best of luck to you as well!

Jebbal 2008-10-02 21:52:19

I knew your music would catch on. You are one of the most talented people in audio portal Blaze :)

BlazingDragon 2008-10-02 21:52:19

Thank you! I enjoy a lot of your music and appreciate the comment. :)

6th-sage 2008-10-03 22:55:53

Wow oh wow - I'm adding you to my favorites. Your song made my eyes water. God fucking damn you ^^". I can't believe I nearly cried from your songs - they were beautifully well-crafted.

I DEMAND SHEET MUSIC. I want to play that song for my girlfriend for her birthday - she loves my piano playing skills and I want the music score, even if I have to purchase it off of you XD.

Did you write all of it yourself? (Well, I know one of them was based on DJKarma's original work, but you improvised it beautifully. I think it was "Story Left Untold" used by Daniel Sun in Power star 4. I want to add lyrics to the song, and perhaps have someone sing to it. That could probably sell. Heck, it could probably even make billboard hot 100 if the singer has talent. )

Well, I'll check out your other songs. Please PM the music score when you're finished making it. Please.

Thanks for your wonderful sounds of heaven. Newgrounds will always remember you.

BlazingDragon 2008-10-03 22:55:53

Thanks for checking out my music and commenting on my post! It has taken a long time, but I finally have finished the sheet music for "Story Left Untold". PM me your e-mail and I will gladly send it your way.

I don't believe that it is exactly top 100 billboard material, but appreciate the comment nonetheless. The idea made me laugh, actually. Maybe one day in the far off future. :P

Thanks again for the support!

Zero123Music 2008-10-04 08:35:06

:-O
danman!?

anyways - at this rate you'll be at square in no time - you know you are better then most of squares composers and you are good enough at 15!

I wanna be just like you.

I just wanted to say thanks alot for the help with FL and piano :-)
and I will check back for that sheet music!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-04 08:35:06

I wouldn't say I'm better than any of the composer's at Square Enix. xD While I'm decent with basic piano tunes, I can't compose a battle theme for my life. I'm going to try expanding my style, but that will definitely take some time. I believe that what sets a great composer apart from an average one is the ability to compose in any style under any given circumstance. :)

I am glad to help out with whatever I can and would love to continue doing so. PM me if you ever want a specific song reviewed!

junbicos12 2008-10-08 09:54:07

Hey, man... LOVE all of your music! Well, not really... Since I haven't heard them all yet, but I'm sure they're all gonna be great! Good Luck and Make more great stuff!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-08 09:54:07

Some of my songs are definitely better than others, but I'm pretty happy with the newer ones. Thanks for the comment! :D

XGamerStudios 2008-10-10 17:21:28

Nice, like anyone else i just had to look at more of your music. Keep up the good work Blaze!
^_^

BlazingDragon 2008-10-10 17:21:28

Thanks, these comments are very encouraging! I will be sure to upload more music as soon as time permits. :)

thegameboy2008 2008-10-12 17:16:07

when will you make more cool music?

BlazingDragon 2008-10-12 17:16:07

I would love to put out more music, but school is essentially draining all of my time. I only have about an hour to use the computer during the weeknights, and simply don't have the time to put my ideas down in FL Studio. I'll try to make some time to compose, though.

beast-unleashed 2008-10-16 20:43:55

i love you :3

BlazingDragon 2008-10-16 20:43:55

I love you, too, buddy. :)

rofflawl 2008-10-17 17:29:43

dont 4get yokis story
LOL

BlazingDragon 2008-10-17 17:29:43

Ah, I still need to watch that! I am so incredibly behind on things! >.>

ruletheday 2008-10-17 20:38:12

I told you u would slowly make your way to the top don't forget the guy who had you back from almost the start but don't forget all the others who had your back as well. as for for your music. each and every time you leave us in awe and amazing.
once again i'll leave with my motto. KEEP IT UP!!!!!!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-17 20:38:12

Thank you! I will continue putting out music. Just be patient. :)

Tamadrum 2008-10-19 22:03:59

I LOVE YOU BLAZE!!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-19 22:03:59

Really?! :O

D-SuN 2008-10-20 22:24:08

Its cuz your music is awesome!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-20 22:24:08

That means a lot to me. Thank you!

Emilerules97 2008-10-21 09:39:59

who is the artist of sadness and sorrow v.2

BlazingDragon 2008-10-21 09:39:59

I composed that piece. Why do you ask?

Sycross 2008-10-21 19:46:48

Well, you're probably so overwhelmed by comments at this point that they've just become a nuisance to you... ;P... but I really am happy for you, and you are definitely one of the best composers on newgrounds!

I'm glad that you've gotten so much recognition lately... Hopefully I can also, someday.

~Sycross

BlazingDragon 2008-10-21 19:46:48

That is very true! I have a ridiculous amount of responding to do unfortunately. I would have died for this several months ago! :P

You have some great music. Keep working!

LightningLloyd 2008-10-23 23:54:26

Hope your music gets used a lot! Good luck!
-Your number one fan, LightningLloyd AKA Yakeshi or Lightning, Lloyd L or LL doesn't matter.

BlazingDragon 2008-10-23 23:54:26

You have probably reviewed more of my songs than anyone else, lol. Thank you! :D

JonBro 2008-10-28 20:49:57

I'm most likely going to use another one or two of your songs soon. They're all so wonderfully sad!

BlazingDragon 2008-10-28 20:49:57

Thank you, but I am trying to break free from that sad feel. I want to write more uplifting music! ^_^

cycerin 2008-11-10 08:25:19

You deserve all the attention. Keep it up dude!

BlazingDragon 2008-11-10 08:25:19

Thanks! I appreciate it. :)

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