(DrakeEmberHeart and Simon TheMadHatterBrony co-write the following article.)
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[P@D] TCB – Forever Is Nothing | Future Bass
(TCB has evolved this track over the years! The Orignal here! And the VIP remix here!)
(DrakeEmberHeart and ExplodingPonyToast co-writes this article for HMH)
I admit that I came very late to the party when TCB was starting to make noise in the fandom. Heck, back in 2015-2016, I didn’t know about the music scene too much. Much less was I in the fandom. The magic that TCB was only starting to make back then when “Tanks for the memories” aired in season five. Notably, you take a step back as you listen to the original, then listen to the VIP released three years later. You hear the difference. In the mixing, composition, and dynamic use of Dashe’s vocal chops from “I’ll Fly, ” you also notice the evolution of TCB’s famous deep bass and harmonic manipulation to the melodies getting better.
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[P@D] Blackened Blue – Down Below | Metalcore
My buddy Blackened I like to say, is an all-around musician who, if you pay close attention, has a knack for blending all rock and metal styles for a gateway of the story he is trying to tell. The emotion of a lost pony at sea in this Metalcore typhoon on P@D: Oceansong. The deep and darkest parts of the deep equestrian oceanic are places that no creature dares goes. Even the Seaponies dare not go there! Blackened blends, Metal, Hard, and a tad bit of classic rock elements to tell this story of the pony facing the end of the line with his shipmates already gone. Or soo it seems. His lyrics dive into the emotion of fight for survival, and man does his screams hammer the desperation! The melodies pull you that way until “a friend in the darkest hour” comes into play. The Salor, at the moment of death, is saved! Not to die drowning that day, a group of sea ponies who seen the ship go down from the sky as hippogriffs dove in to make the save! But grimly, he only survivor as the song seems to come across. Blackened sure has grown in taking his skill in making excellent metal and added this skill to his name. Great stuff. As s always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Vylet Pony – I Was Afraid (feat. Chi Chi & Briakitten) (SpinScissor Bootleg Remix) | Nu-Disco
(Listen to Vylet’s original here!)
So it has been established that Vylet Ponys stuff is unique in mixing and composes her music. It is one of the most significant factors in why she stands out besides making a complete package story that runs with albums.
I have to imagine that got to be a real task to remix her music into something that fits. Enter SpinScissors a-go at this. Now I never knew about the electronic genre of disco, but it got some style with the vocal chops mixture of Vylets lyrics with this groovy bumping bass and rhythm that pays just the right sound to compliment Vylets track. It’s pretty neat, and it stands out. Please have a listen. As always, This Qilin asks you to judge for yourself!
PSFMer – Hice | Techno
Man, let me tell you there is still a fantastic charm to good old fashioned Techno. Enter this track by PSFMer. It’s rather trippy with a satisfying tempo with the bass kicks and pound elements that want you to get up and move your flanks. The scene itself is a party inside Twilight castle of friendship, and man, the new ruler of Equestria, is just loving this moment with her friends. Who could not blame her? The percussion and the bright elements make this track so entertaining. Oh, if you listen close, you can hear the vocal chops of the Mane 6 talking about if Fluttershy is a tree or not? Just kick back and listen to yet another charm about PSFmer as a brony musician! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
[P@D] Tw3Lv3 & 4EverfreeBrony – Introversion | Chill Pop
By hearing the opening plings of the blues guitar, you know this is going to be unique; Why would you expect anything less from a collab such as this! A dream pairing for talents that have one particular thing about them, they share in common. “Versatility,” How else can track about Princess Skystar and the Seaponies desire to once again come out of hiding and fear sound sooo smooth! To see the sunset, the mountains, and beauties of Equestria again, without the fear of the Storm King. We first have Tw3Lv3, who is a little over two short years has become one of the most versatile and dynamic music producers in the whole fandom, Able to blend styles and genres like their peas and carrots and make it sound easy. It is no wonder she has become so renowned within the music community! Then there is 4everfreebrony. The music man can adapt his musical skills to anyone’s style and kill it with his voice or talent playing the guitar every time!
This song is such a splendid example of what these two can do. Tw3lv3 composes a stunning hybrid of blues and lo-fi with soft melodies and chimes that feed into the soul of the sea ponies’ message with a sprinkle of violin for taste! Bringing something new to the table is 4everfreebrony, who lends his voice to this beat as someone who knows that lo-fi is not his cup of tea. You would not guess that listening to him sing with this ultra-smooth blues style makes you smile at how much swagger you hear. Plus that blues guitar. It makes you close your eyes and feel so delightful and light. This track seems to be fate to show how to skill the two of them have in adapting their talents. It’s a dream match that has been worth the wait! Way to go, both of you, for this treat of a song!
You can catch this one-of-a-kind song on P@D: Oceansong very soon! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
PumpkinZ – Diamonds and Spoons 2021 | Melodic Dubstep
(You can see just how far PumpkinZ has come with this remake by listening to the original here!)
Ah, this track is the perfect showcase of how far you can come in just a year. To learn for yourself, listen to the original real close. I’m sure you’ll hear the more vibrant and colorful melodies that give this track just a little more of a spark. Charming and wholesome to your ears. Your notice the keyboard too! Adding a luxurious vibe to this composition, it’s like you’re enjoying a super amazing sleepover with the reformed bullies over at Diamond’s big mansion! The vocal chops add a flavor of them having a good time with friends. This remake shows you that a musician’s talent can improve with little feedback and help from good friends (thanks TCB and JohnKenza!).
Spikey Wikey – H.O.R.S.E. (The Word Is) (Rokii Re-Remix) | Techno
(You can listen to the original track here and Rokii’s first remix here!)
RokiiDokiiLoki’s music is personally some of my favorite music composed in this fandom due to his style of creating these fascinating melodies that change their tone and emotions with each build-up to his drops. You hear this consistent beat and baseline of the track always, but he always seems to add more exciting layers and elements that keep upping the ante to the music. In his extended re-remix of H.O.R.S.E, it is no different as you listen to each of the drops; the elements and atmosphere change in a snap. Honesty, if you never heard Rokii’s stuff, this is the greatest strength of molding music to his will with just a few twinks to elements used! After the first drop, you get a more intense and bouncy feel—the mood switches after the 2nd drop. You are now treated to electric violin and crunchy elements to add to the harmonies. In the 3rd drop, you get a more vibrant and banging version of the track’s main beat that you should know from his set from the first burning mare! This is honestly Rokii’s MO, and it’s soo delightful to hear. Ohh, yeah.. the vocal chops, even those, are used in a way to set up the drops! I must also highlight the video animation that comes with this video. Little known fact: Rokii also has the talent to do his animations, so much love to him for that! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Tw3Lv3 – One Small Thing | Album | Multi-Genre
When this song hit the fandom back in late 2020, nobody had any idea just how dire we needed this. Yes, you have your fandom anthems about how great and fun the fandom is. But this track that Tw3Lv3, Drummershy, Koa, and MC-Arch did. It spoke a message we needed to hear. The “friendship” part of all of this. The core of it for being a true brony. With how bad 2020 was. The lyrics and energy that rained down from this fandom were a breath of fresh air. This song inspired others again. A song about having that one spark or moment of friendship, support, love, or kindness is all you may need to start turning things around. The message was inspiring and one of the biggest bangers of 2020. How inspiring? Enough of some of the fandom’s best talents today to recreate the power of this track in a list of different genres and styles of expression on how this song inspired them. Suppose you listen to each of these tracks. They will speak to you about how each of them inspired them as it brings out the different strengths of the track. Let’s check them out!
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Powerful Rein – The Clock is Ticking | Synth Pop
Ah, we have some very classy style to this tune today. Going on the fandom headcanon of Twilight, watching her friends aging as she doesn’t. The lyrics are full of her questioning about becoming a princess. You feel for Big Alicorn Twilight as the song’s emotion pores on the feels. However, there some artistic effects within the melodies. The sound of the clock ticks with his very classic techno-pop, and bop is charming with these melodies of stress and anxiety. The tune is catchy and done well for someone who is brand new to the music scene. Not bad for your first impression here, Powerful Rein! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
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