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NeverLastStanding – “Go With Me (Farewell Version)” | Electronic

Premiering at Everfree Northwest 2023, this emotional track was the end of a special back-to-back set between NeverLastStanding and loophoof (who contributed the visuals to the video). Being that it was the last song of the last set of the convention, the credits include the names of various convention staff, as well as pictures with memories of loophoof and NLS hanging out with friends at various meetups outside of conventions they’ve attended. That, complete with fantastic vocals by NLS, makes for a heartfelt track that really speaks to the meaning of friendship.

Be sure to also check out their full set for an emotional roller coaster that you won’t soon forget!

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Pagan Pegasus – Earth Pony Envy | Electro Swing / Drumstep / Drum & Bass

Pagan Pegasus is no stranger to hard-hitting tracks, and this one is no exception.

Right from the start you hear the piano run and vocal samples and you know you’re in for a treat that only builds from there. The drop in this track hits hard, and just when you think it couldn’t get any better, you get an excellent blend of contextual vocal samples taken straight from G5, the tempo goes double-time and hits twice as hard! This is definitely worth a listen, if for no other reason than the fantastic blending of genres that make up “Earth Pony Envy”. You’ll find yourself headbanging along to the beat and maybe gain a new understanding about why Posey Bloom really doesn’t like magic.

Twitter: @PaganPegasus

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Harmony Bop – THE FIRE OF FRIENDSHIP | Progressive Metal

This is certainly a track you certainly don’t see everyday.

Harmony Bop brings us the latest addition to his series of songs focused on the princesses, this one about Twilight Sparkle. Combining deep guttural vocals and beautiful harmonies (of course) with the same fantastic vocal style you hear in his other works as well as visuals that guide the listener through this musical story, “THE FIRE OF FRIENDSHIP” could almost be compared to a symphonic metal orchestra, complete with seven unique sections perfectly blended to create an epic masterpiece chronicling best Book Horse’s journey and struggles through the series. Keep an ear out for the perfectly-blended MLP:FiM theme song, as well as verses dedicated to every villain Twilight and her friends have encountered.

This is the kind of song to make you truly appreciate friendship and the journeys you’ve taken to get to where you are today.

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[P@D] SP1TF1R3, BlackIceMusic & L-Train – Time to Play (feat. 4EverfreeBrony) | Electro Swing / Bounce

For a track about Discord, this one does a great job harmonizing two normally-separate genres! “Time to Play” combines the talents of two of the fandom’s best electro-swing producers as well as two of the fandom’s best bounce producers. Listen for the smooth, alluring vocals of 4EverfreeBrony as Discord gives you a personal tour showcasing the true glory of chaos, turning your imagination into his personal theater, as the (sometimes circus-like) instrumentals paint a picture in your mind’s eye that you just can’t peel yourself away from. This is the perfect track for an album titled Pandemonium, which is a fantastic addition to the Ponies at Dawn series. The catchy beats from SP1TF1R3 and BlackIceMusic combined with L-Train’s instrumentals make this track one that’s perfect for DJ sets of multiple genres, or just to listen to on its own.

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Daniel Ingram – Time to Be Awesome (EveryDayDashie Remix) | Dubstep

The jack-of-all-genres EveryDayDashie brings us an orchestral dubstep remix of this iconic song from the 2017 movie. From the first hard-hitting note to RD’s modified vocals you know you’re in for a unique ride. The buildup will have you headbanging, and it only gets more intense from there. Keep an ear out for the fiddle, at which point the track really takes off. That combined with the G5 voice clips (in a G4 song!) really help to accentuate the rebellious spirit of the original track. You definitely won’t regret giving this one a listen!

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4everfreebrony – Bright Eyes (A Wonky Anthem) Cover4everfreebrony | Pop

A cover of Bright Eyes (A Wonky Anthem) by Ponky & Eccentrifuge, 4EFB’s beautiful vocals shine through with a warm and inviting glow as he serenades the listener about Best Pony. This version features an all-new backing track recording with piano that starts off really sweet, followed by a guitar that hits you by stepping up the intensity of the song and making you move and sing along! Both instruments sound as if they could have been performed live in front of you. Additionally, it features the vocal talents of Latent Logic, Thrack, Sweet R Song, Ocean Breeze, SonicSuns, and DaWillstanator in the last chorus.

If you liked the original, you’ll love this cover. If you haven’t heard the original song yet, definitely go check it out and then come back for this fantastic cover.

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TheHeatRush – Great To Be Different Ft. Synthfox (Covering Forest Rain) | Alt Rock

A true fandom classic! This cover comes complete with an original instrumental composed specifically for the track. From the moment the more prominent horn section first hits your ears, you know you’re in for Something Special (see what I did there?). TheHeatRush‘s vocals are clean, strong, and easy to listen to, while Derpy’s goosebumps-inducing vocals (supplied by Synthfox) are enough to make your heart melt. This remake stays faithful to Forest Rain’s original song (a must-listen, especially if you’ve never heard it before) while adding an original flair, reminding you that you’re listening to a unique arrangement. The harmony at the end of the track is beautiful, the perfect end to an already amazing composition.

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[P@D] L-Train, 4EverfreeBrony & Koa – Battle Royale | Electro Swing

Day and Night meet in an epic showdown! This culmination of “Daybreaker Boogie” and “Paint the Moon Red” is featured as track 7 on the new Ponies at Dawn album Zenith and boasts sassy, cleverly-written lyrics, funky instrumentals by L-Train, powerful vocals from 4EverfreeBrony and Koa (reprising their roles as Daybreaker and Nightmare Moon, respectively), and a groovy swing that you can’t help but dance (or at least bop your head along) to. Keep your ears open for a melodic callback to “Paint the Moon Red”, namedrops of the two previous P@D albums on which the aforementioned predecessor tracks were featured (Ignite and Eclipse), and even a SpongeBob SquarePants reference.

What happens when these two celestial rivals butt heads? Take a listen!

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Nyanakaru – Someone Like You | Corrido Tumbado

Nyanakaru (a.k.a. Nyancat380) brings us something a bit different than their usual flair. “Someone Like You” has an almost relaxing vibe that lures you into a false sense of ease as the lyrics initially sound like a love song. Don’t get too relaxed though, as there’s a twist which the chilling artwork by Highroller alludes to. The mixing puts you in the center of the band as the instrumentals immerse your ears, switching between surround sound with different instruments in each ear and a single more monotone guitar, all while maintaining an old-timey phonographic vibe. This track is RariJack to the extreme and, while slightly creepy, is still a bop worth listening to.

Raramena, anyone?

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PrinceWhateverer – Shallow Naivety 2022 ft. Frozen | Metal

A household name with an orchestral twist! PrinceWhateverer and Frozen Night bring us an emotional track about King Sombra’s relationship with Princess Celestia that fans of the IDW comics will especially appreciate. Keep an ear out for the drum solos as well as the orchestral breakdown by Frozen Night, which beautifully contrasts with the heavy guitar that Prince is known for, putting Sombra and Celestia’s heartbreak front and center. Add to that the wonderful animation by Nootaz, and you have a collaboration that’s definitely worth a watch!