Now this is cool! Agents of Discord took a bangin track by NeoN and Xavi and flipped it on its head giving us a shuffled and underground take on the original. The flow and energy in this is incredibly smooth, yet crisp and evolves and progresses very well over its decisively short length. Another thing to note, I absolutely adore remixes that take the time to reconstruct and expand on the original song while using very few, if any stems from the original itself, lots of love and time were poured into this and it shows!
Author: Cynifree
Koa – Take Off (Confidence) (feat. General Mumble) | Electro Pop
Koa and Mumble bring us a catchy and pumping track about confidence. the overall tune takes me back to some of the fandom’s earlier years and the heavy and clever use of Rainbow’s speech from Hurricane Fluttershy really sets the stage for the theme and is a really fun throwback to the pony days of old. If you like fun and catchy music this is a track for you!
NYMUND9 – Retaliation | Orchestral
NYMUND9 brings a really orchestration to the table with Retaliation. The first few seconds already set a sense of urgency and tension that drives the theme and sets the mood which is soon accompanied by an impressive sound-stage of woodwinds, strings, and brass. Cozy Glow is a cunning little devil; It is not a matter of “if” but “when” she will put her schemes into motion. But when she does, will we be ready?
F 109 – Pukak | Deep Dubstep
Now this is something I don’t hear very often! F 109 is no stranger to lesser known and underground genres and Pukak is a very ambient and powerful piece that proves it! The subtle intricacy of the vocal chops, the deep and powerful sub bass, the snappy percussion; There is a force to be weary of in this song, but a force to be admired all the same.
Scraton – Mares In Black | Dubstep
Scraton has finally returned to the land of Equestria with their new EP Mares In Black. This song is deeply melodic and heavy hitting, with very crisp and atmospheric mixing. The vocal sampling is on point as well and takes me back to the “Skream Me Some More” days, and in general this track is an astonishing nostalgia trip and to me at least I hear huge nods to “Big in Da Clubs”. Scraton is pulling out all the stops for this Seven track EP and is definitely worth your time!
[P@D] Michael Picher – Beyond the Fourth Wall | Orchestral / Soundtrack
Beyond the Fourth Wall is a masterpiece right from the start! From the hauntingly beautiful melodies to the foreboding atmospheres portrayed, Picher sets the tone perfectly for what could only be the perils and mysteries that of which realms beyond the Fourth Wall can bestow. There is a very cinematic and grand feel to the whole piece and keeps getting me thinking “There is something bigger out there. But what?”
This track is available as part of Ponies at Dawn Enigma.
[P@D] EnsionD – Wide Skies (feat. Francis Vace) | Progressive House
EnsionD always brings something nice to the table, and this is no exception. Re-imagined from their first major hit, Open Skies this take on the classic has buttery smooth progression and Francis‘s signature vocals; though something I wouldn’t expect add a new perspective and life and together they form what I’d say is a very worthy take on the classic!
This track is available as part of Ponies at Dawn Enigma.
Daniel Ingram – Luna’s Future (MirroredReality Remix) | Drum & Bass / Acoustic
Luna’s Future is always a fun song to see remixed, and MirroredReality does something a little different here. Setting the scene of desolation with the wind blowing over silence, the song begins with some acoustic guitars playing a fun, yet ominous tune. However, things don’t take long to pick up as Aloma Steele’s signature vocals come in with a blast of energetic, yet not “in your face” percussion and melody, allowing you to focus more on the story and as it progressively builds and wanes, always keeping a nice balance of tension and flow. All in all, this is a nice refreshing take on one of my favourite songs in the series and I’m glad I had the chance to hear it!
Vylet Pony – Whisper of Her Soul | Synthpop / Breaks
Now this is special. The energy and emotions Vylet conveys is absolutely stunning and the syncopated rhythm and retro-esque feel really brings some life to this story. It opens on a very soothing note and boy, does it ever grow on you in an unexpected way! This song in particular is actually one that was commissioned by Draco Schaeffer, and tells a story of Brash and Golden’s relationship “in an age and universe where Equestria’s sewers are just as colourful as the streets” which personally I think is a very interesting concept for a story and its world. I’m really impressed in how this commission turned out and am very curious to see what else is brought to the table!
[P@D] Einarx – Guardian (Reprise) | Eastern Folk
From the Ponies at Dawn charity album, Recollections, Einarx has given us a reprise of Guardian. Unlike their VIP of the song back in 2017, this takes everything from before and flips it on its head! All in all we’ve been given a very soothing turn from the hard hitters of yesteryear, with a heavily ethnic feel mixed with subtle electronic elements and a foreboding atmosphere that will instantly take you on an ethereal journey from the Far-East!
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