It maybe April Fools, but this song is no joke, just 100% fun internet vibes. Vale & FL0 have made a remix of a remix, paying homage to both the original Kitsune^2 track as well as Wooden toaster’s rendition. Expect your Fluttershy “yay” chops but infused with dubstep wubs, and then toss those expectations out the window when the piano solo hits. Perhaps a second meme song might even sneak in. Either way, it’ll be hard to get through this one without breaking out smiling.
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SCR4TCHK4T – Idols: the digital notepad passion project | Electronic Album
Idols: the digital notepad passion project is SCR4TCHK4T’s latest pony album, and it’s quite the undertaking. Each track on the album is inspired by another fandom musician, but she also imitates that artist’s style and genre. Anyone familiar with the idolized artist will delight in listening through the album blind and figuring out which songs are for which artist. There’s the infamous “Dylan core” samples of Vylet Pony, the background pony chops and auto-tune heavy vocals of Rawrity, the pop-based piano and “Weight of the world” samples of Evershade, the brass and upbeat eurobeat sounds of Odyssey. The list of references and styles successfully imitated goes on and on, and with 16 tracks on the album, it takes you on quite the journey.
Continue readingCarlyIsSleepy – The Hearth’s Warming Song (covering Owl City) | Pop
It may not be hearth’s warming any more, but don’t let that stop this wonderful song from bringing you good cheer this winter! A ponified version of Owl City’s song, CarlyIsSleepy’s cover swaps in an e-piano which fits nicely with the auto-tuned vocals, and gives us an extra dose of jingle bells. Carly’s and PegasYs’ vocal performances add so much warmth to the track, and overall it sparkles just as much as falling snowflakes. Nicely done you two!
Saphire Systrine – 8-Bit Reign – A World Out of Time | Chiptune
Saphire Systrine’s track is a lovely fusion of classic 8 bit crunch balanced with absolutely gorgeous piano and orchestral sounds. The story telling is fantastic, with the piano and opening synths evoking the image of a world at peace, the 8-bit distortion evokes a nemesis threatening that world, and the two clashing against each other throughout. The result is an epic and emotional soundtrack which both pulls on your heartstrings and braces you for war.
Whirlwind – Astral Plane | Ambient
You all know Whirlwind from his amazing drum playing across brony bands, but did you know he also produces electronic music? “Astral Plane” is a lovely ambient track which wonderfully captures the essence of Princess Luna. It starts out with scratchy arpeggios, but immediately deepens with long-drawn piano chords, droning strings, and mellow acoustic. It continues to evolve across all four minutes, with an amazing kick, haunting electric guitar flares, and more orchestral and choir flourishes. It’s a great piece to throw on in the background, so make sure to add it to your playlists!
Thrack – Never Give Up (Chang31ing Remix) | Electronic
Chang31ing is back with another remix of a song debuting this year! His take on Thrack’s “Never Give Up” kicks up the energy levels to nuclear with the faster tempo, synth bass, and stabbing synth pads. He makes liberal use of vocal effects, creating an ambient texture of reverberated, side-chain pumped, and droning background vocals, very reminiscent of the wastelands from Fallout Equestria. It’s a lovely tribute to the original while also striking out own and re-envisioning the song.
Lukas Graham – Off To See The World (SAWMASTER Remix) | Progressive House
SAWMASTER’s remixes are fire, and if you haven’t heard their take on Lukas Graham’s “Off To See the World” from the 2017 MLP movie, you’re missing out. The verse are graced with the soft pulses of epiano and the steady subtle rhythm of shakers. The chorus is pumping with huge synth leads and the classic kick and snare associated with house. The transitions are great too, with the snare building up energy leading into the chorus, and a great fake-out with all the instruments dropping off before the second verse. It’s a certified banger for sure.
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Ethan Toavs – The Great Big Adventure! | Orchestral
One of Ethan’s works from last year, “The Great Big Adventure” is a fantastic orchestral work which fills the listener with warmth and the courage to take on whatever awaits. It opens with plucked arpeggios of a harpsichord and long, drawn out piano tones, but quickly building, with strings joining the ostinato, low brass adding tension, and percussion driving the pace forward. At the midpoint, it completely flourishes with full orchestra and woodwind trills galore. It’s a lovely tune and feels very fitting for this time of year.
SCR4TCHK4T ft. hittcell – usuktwi | Digicore
SCR4TCHK4T and hittcell teamed up a while back to deliver a hyperpop diss track, “usuktwi,” sung from Moondancer’s perspective, and oh boy, it does not hold back any punches! With lyrics like “you ain’t got time”, “didn’t say goodbye”, and “reeling in the silence of despair”, it really captures the strains of a friendship falling apart. The lyrics aren’t the only thing punchy either—its strong kick and trap snare beat blend excellently with the auto-tuned vocals, and are completed with tons of glitch goodness. It’s a fantastic banger complete with excellent story telling.
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