Sami-Hikari's audio Reviews on Newgrounds

[{dj-N} Lion King Remix!]

Oh dear lawd.

I cried at the beginning... I wasn't sure which song from the Lion King you were going to choose, but then that song started up and the tears just came... Such memories it brought!... But then the tears went immediately as soon as the techno started. Where did the original song go with the techno? I was kind of annoyed to be honest, but hey, if it was any other film I wouldn't be, so I don't want to be a hypocrite. The Lion King is my favorite childhood movie so I get defensive about it, naturally... Still. Sad memories, mixed emotions... Sorry to say I can't give it a ten, but I did really enjoy it despite the nostalgia. Just, when nostalgia is ruined by a completely random piece of techno, no excuse is good enough. (shrugs) But on the bright side you made me want to go and hug my Simba and Nala toys that I got when I was like 4... Memories... Ah geez. I'ma watching the Lion King as soon as I can and it's all your fault. Good thing by the way.

[{dj-N} Tears In My Eyes [Full]]

Impressive.

This was unbelievably brilliant. Compared with the other version, this just has so much more to offer - you did a lovely job at revamping it, I must say. It inspires the soul to listen to this; offering both an upbeat song with an intimidating amount of skill and a sense of awe to go along with it. Love the quotes, also. Adds that perfect flavor of icing on this delicious cake of a track. Downloaded, and with good reason!

[{dj-N} Gabber Time]

Agree with Bahdshah down below.

This just SLAPPED me in the face with a palm full of phenomenal awesomeness! Honestly, it's probably my favorite track of yours in existence. I've never heard anything like this, and it blows me away! I love the chaotic outcome of this track, and everything just clashes together so brilliantly. It's messy, and hectic, but it was well planned out and GOD it just WORKS on so many levels. I love this. EVERYTIME I start to doubt your ability, I come across something like this which makes me love your music all over again. This goes in my Download folder. Now. I shall play it on my iPod every day. It's just that excellent.
Make more like this, I hate to be a nag, but this truly is some of the best music you've ever done. Hardcore for sure!

[{dj-N} On Fire]

Yes...Tis excellent.

To be perfectly honest I've decided to go through all your submissions in chronological order and I was getting to the point where I was labelling all your stuff as being too similar where seperate songs are concerned, but thankfully this song came and blew me away. It's really catchy and has a great beat to it; love the drum rhythm, it's fan-freaking-tastic.
And now I'm reassured of why you're one of the most-loved artists on NG. Good song.

[Impetuous Force]

Oh yeah.

New record for my fastest time to favorite a song. Under twenty seconds of listening and I rushed for the Fave button. It's seriously that good. Ah, but god this track is excellent! I wish that there WERE a genre called Altronic, because this would go perfectly with it. You could always create a new genre and get it internationally recognized? Some artists manage, and you're good enough to do it in my opinion. Awesome - must agree with jjwallace that the guitar sound you used is absolutely bitching. It really adds something to the track, and makes it have a great playability factor. It's definitely a track that doesn't get old fast.
I'm serious about that creating a new genre thing, Altronic sounds like it would be an awesome addition to the genre family. Hell knows the world needs more music like this.

[Endless Fall]

Feedback, well uh...

This track sounds fantastic, honestly! I would expect to hear this played on a trance station in the late hours of the night when everyone's mostly out partying. Seriously, it sounds that professional. Crystal clear quality, the progression is amazing - not too slow or too fast, but just gradually increasing at levels which would keep the listener wanting to hang on and hear more. The synth choices have done nothing to hurt the song either; they all seem to work really well together and create a brilliant, well-created track. As for all the rest, you only need to look at the reviews before me to be assured of how wonderful it is.
Honestly, if you ever stop making music there will be much less to look forward to on the audio portal. Tracks like these make you a musical hero. <3

[Satie Remixed]

Definitely unique.

Popping the 10 cherry on this one. It's quite an individual track. It almost has an investigative "detective" atmosphere to it which I quite enjoyed. And yes, very loopable indeed; someone rudely interrupted me when I was listening to it and the song ended and began again without me even having realised it while I was still listening to it. I love when songs are able to do that flawlessly - it's just a sign of a good lyric-less song, really.
Keep it up.

[You Know, I Know, Techno]

One of the best tracks on NG.

You know, there's almost a magical quality about your music, nal. Whenever I listen to it my mood is instantly improved, and there's this distinct atmosphere of happiness. Your music is just so uplifting, no matter what genre it's intended for. This track specifically is just like an adrenaline rush; it's inspiring, magnetic and very fun to listen to. Downloading, faving, doing all that, because it really deserves it. The title is particularly witty, too. I know and I sure hope YOU know how awesome this song is. It made my night with it's excellence. <3

[Vivid Illusions]

Agreed.

DEFINITELY cinematic, no doubt about it. It has a very Pirates of the Caribbean-esque feel to it in the tune. Gorgeous use of strings, it really brought the whole piece together fantastically. It's amazing listening to this, because I've been going through all your submissions in chronological order and the amount you've improved by since your first few submissions is phenomenal in only a year's time. This is a true testament to that improvement.
Truly an epic audio masterpiece.