“Now for something completely different!” as Monty Python would say, and I think this certainly fits in this case! Pony Life is a wacky and wild ride with some of the Mane Six character traits, especially Fluttershy, who has some unusual behaviors that are quite welcome at the table if you ask me! This song pretty much sums all of that up and dives into the ludicrous antics of Pony Life in one crazy mix of trippy vocal chops and these bizarre and freaky melodies that go into this place of twisted reality, and then it throws hard guitar riffs for distorted elements into the mix. All of this was inspired by the “good as hell” tag in the reveal trailer of Pony Life. Not a bad showing of work. Please support Juxtapone who after this song has said is to be called Fetlocked for now on. Leave comments and help a musician get better please. As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
GeekBrony & Drummershy – Last Tempest (feat. Vylet) (Whirly Tail Remix) | Happy Hardcore
“Last Tempest” has received some excellent remixes (check out the original version description for links to them), and Whirly Tail’s addition to the roster is no exception! If Tempest had played this when she invaded, she might have started a party instead of a panic! Whirly Tail does what he does best and injects frenetic energy into the song via soaring synths and outstanding vocal chops. The overall result of this excellent hardcore treatment is a brighter, faster delivery that maintains the imposing tone of the original while making excellent use of Vylet’s vocals, skillfully complimenting them and re-purposing them throughout. This is audio caffeine at it’s finest!
[Equinity] Steryotype – LasPalmas | Lo-Fi
“Lofi Hip Hop” refers to a genre of music that mashes up traditional hip-hop and jazz elements to create an atmospheric, instrumental soundscape. LoFi Hip Hop is derived from the forgotten genre Instrumental Hip Hop.”
So, I gotta tell ya brony fandom, our music scene is not JUST high energy electronic music or rock! Equinity 3: Breach features a lot of the variety of this music community. You’re probably wondering what Lo-Fi is, right? Well, not a problem! Those that are already familiar with Steryotype’s work will tell you that this genre of music is so silky smooth and so chill. The slick delivery of this song tells you that Starlight and Trixie just want to put on a show with style. The song features some vibing and composed melodies and stylish and glamorous harmonies with a taste of classic beat box style beats. The vocal chops add to the style of this track, which fuses The Roaring 20’s with classic hip-hop. This is just relaxing brony music, so enjoy something different, and also check out Vibeponiez, the home of Streyotype. As always, This Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Round Trip – Pony Life The Musical (warning: very deep) :'( | Piano Ballad
Round Trip is up to their brand of stick pony nonsense again! You have to love their humorous takes on MLP! Pony Life is off and running, and ya knew it was only a matter of time before this was coming. The song pokes fun at Fluttershy’s obsession with the Equestrian celebrity Finn Tastic (Watch: Pony Life episodes “The Trail Less Trotten” and “Death of a Sales-pony” for context), and Round Trip amusingly touches on this subject and adds some clarity. Her obsession drives Flutters to run her friends into the ground getting trail badges and selling insane amounts of cookies. Round Trip just fills in the blanks with what her friends are thinking and their fun singing voice is perfect for having some fun with Fluttershy and throwing in some common sense for the mare “to boot”! Just watch and have a fun time! As always this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Bonus: Also Please check out MuseScript‘s Cover as well!
NyxTheShield – Flutterwonder (feat. Vannamelon) (Covering PinkiePieSwear) | Acoustic
Longtime fandom music fans likely need no introduction to the original “Flutterwonder” by PinkiePieSwear. There have been many remixes and covers of this fantastic track, and NyxTheShield made an acoustic cover of it themself years ago (with the help of some great vocals by Shiny Song), adding some simple but lovely lyrics in place of the masterful vocal splicing of the original. Definitely check out the previous versions if you haven’t before!
This new version is absolutely beautiful. It benefits from NyxTheShield’s improved production skills, and the acoustic music format is even more immersive than before. The song even features some great recorder (yes, recorder) work! The secret sauce here is that Vannamelon‘s voice suits Fluttershy’s character really well, and, paired with the accompanying art and animation, it transports the viewer to the time of young Fluttershy discovering the wonders of life on the ground. The overall effect is mesmerizing and uplifting. Please give it a listen!
r_chase – Stay Fresh, Unicorn | Hardtek
The Equestrian Terror Corps label keeps helping to get the word out about quality music from underrepresented genres, this time with a single by r_chase. The entrancing pounding kick and the sirens come with tight breakbeats and make for a track that definitely would be played at Ponyville’s greatest free parties. On top of being a perfect introduction to the genre it is ultimately a very enjoyable listen.
Bayanic – The End | Classic Rock Instrumental
Bayanic (formerly Bajanic) appears every once in a long while to grace us with something special. This time, they are celebrating what they consider a new beginning with The End. A great instrumental track, this full, rock piece features some great and creative electric guitar work with a powerful solo, heavy dive effects, and excellent dual composition. The electronic drone and glistening bells in the background really round out the song and emphasize both the looming tension of an end as well as the bright promise that comes with new beginnings.
When Hooves Meet Face – The Worst on Derpi (Lit Parody) | Pop Punk / Alternative Rock
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DoTheDaringDew – Reflections | Album | Rock
DoTheDaringDew has been a notable musician in the fandom for quite some time. To commemorate everything he has achieved in the past decade, DTDD reworked every single song he made in that span in the new, jam-packed, 40-song album: Reflections.
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[Equinity] Voltex Pixel & Tw3Lv3 – Fresh Glamour | House
The new Equinity album: Equinity 03: Breach is here, and with it tons of awesome music including Fresh Glamour, a Starlight-inspired track by two newer and talented musicians. This mix is slightly different from the one on the album, it differs by size and structure and the break made by Tw3Lv3 comes earlier in the track. While the album version was more progressive this one seems to have undergone changes thanks to Greyfade‘s input.
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