A wonderful surprise full of progressive greatness, this new piece from Night Blaze in tribute to the alicorn sisters builds a strong instrumental blending many genres and making for an unique OST-like track. Orchestral instruments, but also guitars including a bass, drums, and those synths melodies that are so reminiscing of J-RPG Soundtrack. The part at 4:46 is especially epic and emotional for me. Definitely a masterpiece, and a magnificent tribute to Celestia and Luna!
Year: 2017
[SoK] Indie Notes – Tales of a Bad Seed | Acoustic
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 12 March 2017.
Indie Notes returns with another track from his recent mini album Under Equestria’s Skies. Also available of Bronies For Good’s recent charity album, this piece is pretty stripped back instrumentally, with the main element being acoustic guitar. The vocals drive the majority of the piece, with some great lyrics sung in a really nice soft voice. Give it a listen below if you want some nice easy listening!
Ponytronic – Faint Kisses | Orchestral
The intro track of the upcoming Missed Hearts LP, Faint Kisses reflects Ponytronic’s exploration of the Orchestral genre just as much as it reflects Vinyl and Tavi’s exploration of how far their feelings for each other will take them. As mellow as Equestrian love, the piece softly delivers a blissful musical experience that melts the heart with tender plucks that embody the love so well. Perhaps the track itself is the embodiment of what an expression of love through Faint Kisses feels like…
Skelter – Sombra | Trap
With each release, I’ve always loved to see what kind of new piece Skelter had in store for us, and it is an honor for me to finally be able to write up their debut feature on HMH. The first of many I hope! This solid Trap tune reflecting the villainous ways of King Sombra certainly is a very fine piece, and it hits hard and fiercely while bringing all the sick synths and beats!
Jyc Row – Alicornae EP (2017 Remastered Version) | Orchestral
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 10 March 2017.
A year or so ago Jyc Row released a series of orchestral pieces about the alicorns Twilight, Celestia, Luna and Cadance. Now though, with his stronger set of skills compared to then, he’s given the whole group of them a remaster. Some may prefer the old versions, but personally I’m definitely happy to see the new coat of paint thrown on them here. They’re some of Jyc’s best works, so it’s great to see them get a bit more love. Make sure to check the EP video out if you want to give them some love too!
SlightlyAmiss – Beyond Time and Space | Acoustic
It’s never too late to make a heartfelt tribute to a character you love, and we are delighted to get a wonderful Acoustic piece from SlightlyAmiss dedicated to Derpy and her fan-cherished relationship with Doctor Whooves. Beautiful and genuine acoustic guitars and even piano lull the sweet couple to a tender cuddling moment as the lovely vocals sing to a strong and lasting bond, Beyond Time and Space. I just love to see this kind of fan songs the most!
Mantlegen – Reconstruction (Einarx Devastate EP Mashup) | Dubstep
Emotional heavy electronic mashup masterpiece ahead, everypony! Available on the Magnus Festa Vol.2 album, it samples tracks from Einarx‘s awesome Devastate EP, to create an original mashup of many wonders. Quite intense, it re-sublimates the pony vocal chops and even Chrysalis’ voice, as well as many instrumental parts from Einarx’s heavy bangers. The result is nothing short of breathtaking and doesn’t fail to trigger powerful emotions too as we witness the power of music, Passion and ponies once more.
Reverbrony – The Devil’s Groove | Groove Metal
It’s not often that we’re getting pony Groove Metal, and it sure is a feast as Reverbrony unleashes his talent and creativity once again to treat us with a heavy and delightful musical experience! Empowering the epic battle from the cover art with even more epicness, the track relentlessly amazes with successive masterful guitar riffs providing a powerful progression with even a guitar solo in the last part, and an incredible drums play that is equally heavy. Another masterpiece from Reverbrony!
Cloud Hop – Twilight’s Star | Orchestral
Brace yourself everypony, because you’re in for one hay of a ride! Especially if you check the other songs on Cloud Hop’s channel, because some outstanding gems await you. Twilight’s Star is a much contemplative Night track, bringing a comfy yet powerful mood, and laying out starry Orchestral greatness that is as beautiful as it is enthralling. From Cloud Hop, I also especially recommend to check out the track Tantabus, it’s my personal favorite from the musician and it is just a track to leave you speechless!
Nicolas Dominique – Constellations | House
An amazing House rework from Nicolas Dominique, this Luna-themed Night track fittingly gives off beautiful and emotional Trance vibes. Starry synths and spacey melodies are completing an entrancing rythm, for an alchemy of sounds that is just perfect. Now this is a track I should relisten to when I go on a Night stroll to nightgaze again…
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