Thrasher is gracing us with a P@D submission once again, and his skill at Metalcore shines bright in this Guardians track, with sick guitar riffs being complemented by enthralling synth melodies, in a hard-hitting progression that delivers musical bliss like a firework. The background ambient synths are adding even more sublte emotion to the mix, and it is all resulting in quite a masterpiece!
Year: 2017
Skelter – Revenge | Trap
Skelter brings some more Trap and in time for the hype of Chrysalis’ return and Revenge after the events of the S6 finale! Who knows when she would strike back in the show, it could totally take us by surprise! And this Trap beat does a great job at expressing the mischief and villainous intents of the changeling queen in a musical way!
UnderpΩny & FritzyBeat – Buttercup | Pop
FritzyBeat returns with this “hugging” song inspired partly by UnderpΩny’s “My Arms Around Her” (about Applejack) that talks about the relationship between Buttercup and Bright Mac. Fritzy received mixing help from PrinceWhateverer that turned out to help this great song!
The vocals are soo good! Fritzy even made falsettos that gave me chills down my spine! You should really check out this song! Just watch the 10th episode of the 7th Season first… Damn, such a good episode…
CrystalData – Beyond the Lunar Eclipse [Version 2] | Ambient
A delightful Night Ambient from the charity album Seeds of Kindness 5 ~ Building Bridges, Beyond the Lunar Eclipse gets a wonderful second version, brimming with the soothing light of the moon evoked by the tender melodies and the warm atmosphere. Definitely a strong Night feeling from this! Reminds me of when I witnessed a partial lunar eclipse while on a Night stroll… I was thinking of Luna, too, and the moment was very powerful and emotional, with music of this kind in my ears!
Viricide Filly – Labyrinth | Minimal House
Fresh off her latest album, BACK FROM REALITY, Viricide Filly has given us some great sounding minimal house! The vocals used in this one are really great and there’s even a little surprise switch up midway through the track! All in all, it’s a real groove to all the house fans out there in the fandom. Ice bear thinks you’ll really like it!
[P@D] Aurelleah – Aetherwake / Metapony – Sounds | House
This song sets out to convey something quite simple: pure optimism and joy. At this, it’s a huge success. The bouncing, upbeat track is just overflowing with both of those! Aurelleah’s first exploration into true EDM is sure to get your hooves jumping, your manes flying, and your bodies into the air. Truly, this song feels like a vision into Pinkie’s own mind, as she goes to and fro cheering up her friends.
Metapony delivers to us all a calm, happy, and stunningly melodic piece. Leading off with a slightly static-y feel reminiscent of old vinyl tracks, the song progresses The chords and reverb are truly fantastic. Every arp and lead is an exercise in pure joy. If Aurelleah’s song is built to hype you up, Metapony’s is built to let you relax with a warm smile upon your face.
[P@D] L.M. – New Start / GROskAr – Last Stand | Dubstep
One of the most amazing songs that Ice Bear’s heard from the latest Ponies at Dawn album, L.M. has a whole lot of surprises for you in this song. Exquisite vocal chops, rockin’ growls, amazing chord work, and even the sound design is impressive! L.M. is most definitely one that will woo the listeners with something that is this awesome. Really, who can compete with something like this? ❤
Another great dubstep track from the recent Ponies at Dawn album, GROskAr has drummed up some great growls throughout the entire track! Also with added dramatic sounding orchestral parts to make it sound more convincing, especially as an epic theme song for the princesses of Equestria. Ice Bear can actually see it happening. All in all, Last Stand proves to be one of the epic sounding tracks in the album.
These two are amazing, and Ice Bear suggests that you check them out!
Direct Current – Star Chaser: Terrestrial | Album | Ambient / Chillout
Direct Current’s second full length album is packed with emotion. A prequel to their earlier album Star Chaser, this one is themed around a pegasus living on the rock farm, falling in love with Limestone Pie, and eventually venturing to explore the stars.
The vocals are lovely, the effects on them perfect. Fans of ElectroKaplosion will definitely feel nostalgic. The deep, atmospheric sound design and lovely synth creation.
All throughout, I’m struck by the sense of wonder the songs provide. They manage to be inspirational, down-to-earth, and foreboding by turns. Truly a stunning piece of music.
You can purchase this album on Direct Current’s Bandcamp for $5 or stream the entire album on YouTube.
Segments Of Life – Across The Atlantic | Trancecore
It’s always a feast when Segments Of Life releases a new album, as you get showered by lots of amazing-sounding tunes melting genres and taking the roads less traveled! Across The Atlantic is a fine example of a hard-hitting, gritty yet melodic and mellow musical experience across sick guitar riffs and slick synths through a breathtaking progression. Grab the entirety of the album here!
[P@D] John Kenza – Nightmare | Trance
John Kenza (formerly known as Kadenza) has unleashed a really awesome sounding nightmare upon us! A long 7 minute epic trance song that’s sure to keep you raving on through the night! Good design, chord work, literally everything! Especially the piano, sounding pretty heavenly as always in the hooves of John Kenza himself. It’s really amazing to hear some more trance on Ponies at Dawn, especially since it reminds Ice Bear of the good old trance back around a decade ago. Yes, it is truly reminiscent to Ice Bear at points throughout and Ice Bear likes each and every second of this track. All in all, it’s a good nightmare to think about when you’re sound asleep in the starry night time, or stay up and rave until the break of dawn!
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