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H8_Seed – Neverending Strife (Doxypony Remix) | Drumstep
(Listen to the Fandom oldie here)
Old Discord fans should really enjoy this one! DOXY here amps up the tempo with some quick drum beats, plus in the spirit of discord kinda makes it chaotic with the wavy fast melodies and the 8-bit keyboard tones that sound like something out of Castlevania! Not a bad thing at all! The lyrics are manipulated to go at a discord pace. It’s incredibly nostalgic for fans that have been around for quite some time, and a warm reminder of when Discord first appeared in the show. The remix also features a pretty smooth keyboard solo. The technology and production value has gotten better over time. So, it’s interesting to hear remixes of older songs, and seeing how they still stand up. Who knows? Maybe folks like Doxypony will be making noise when gen 5 appears. As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
[P@D] PegasYs & Koa – Hinterland (Rabbit Hole) | Electro Pop
Everyone knows PegasYs is such a good producer and vocalist. So how about a taste of some vocals that have just a tad of reggae vibe to them? It’s a style that is well-suited to the lyrics. PegasYs shows off his vocal range with this one, and the lovely Koa then comes in with her own sweet vocals to add some love to this “ship” of Twilight and Sunburst. As track 8 onP@D: Ignite, the song features a wonderland-style pop melody that is so catchy, and the vocals lend a worldly feel to the musical Moombah style (as it’s stated). You can relax in wonder with this one! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
[P@D] Faulty – Hidden (feat. ThatMusicBrony) | House
You know…..This is a pretty thought-provoking track if I do say so myself. Faulty up to this point, to me, has been known to really smash out the high energy with his music. By contrast, this song is so deep and moving. That deep, dramatic piano, the rain effect, and the slow burn of emotion in that melody that is smooth and cerebral. The song becomes a journey for answers once TMB’s awesome vocals really start to take hold of your mind, and the message of the track really hits you. Faulty has made something inquisitive, ambient, and so chill. You can find it on P@D: Ignite at track 15. Come find out yourself with the bug queen! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
[Equinity] TCB – ATELOPHOBIA 2020 | Future Dance
(Listen to the original here)
Atelophobia is the Fear of Imperfection or of things going wrong and also the fear of failure. It often manifests itself as a ‘perfectionist’ thinking style and can lead to a constant feeling of inadequacy or of not being ‘good enough’.
“Psychology is the name of the game here, and all of the elements are used here, my fellow bronies.”
Are you ready for Equinity 03: Breach? How about an opening track that is such a powerful remake? How about an intense dive into Sweetie Belle’s psyche? TCB must have really done his homework here. Those psychological elements are at work in the weighty opening and the expression of emotional bitterness Sweetie feels toward her sister delivered with those harmonious tones. We dive right into her fears and turmoils with these grindy and murky melodies. The vocal chops fit right in with the timing and add to the despairing mood. The track then goes into a range of emotion as Princess Luna arrives to even the score and helps the young foal. Oh man, the use of the piano and cello with ripping beats really just pulls you into Sweetie Belle’s fear! TCB has made so many improvements to the original, especially with the ending that fits so well with what Luna did for Sweetie in “For Whom the Sweetie Belle Toils”. Sweetie Belle battles her fear and anger with that hard bass that TCB is known for, and there is even a nice touch of victorian era violin at the end! What an awesome way to open the album, which will drop on 08/03/2020! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself!
DAϟH – HORSE BREACH – Gabber
Gabber (/ˈɡæbər/; Dutch: [ˈxɑbər]), also known as gabba, early hardcore or Rotterdam hardcore, is a style of electronic music and a subgenre of hardcore techno.
I didn’t know ponies had computers! This composition’s use of blaring bass and slam-bang melodies brings the track to red alert! A cocky pony cat burglar tries to breach a well-known Equestria bank system, but woah boy–she’s in trouble now! The track features some smooth use of vocal chops to add authenticity to the botched hack and ensuing escape attempt. The chaos just keeps getting better as the track goes on!
I would say that now is a better time than ever to discover what Dash and the folks over at Equestria Terror Corps are about. Gabber is such a fun genre to listen to, and for those who have never heard it, this track is a great intro to it. It’s a shame it didn’t make Equinity 03, but Dash is still making Noise for the growing Equestrian Terror Corps label! As always this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Seven Ponies – Brought To Life | Drum & Bass
Seven Ponies makes an addition to the ever-thriving pony drum & bass scene after five years of inactivity. Inspired by the fanfiction An Affliction of the Heart, this song takes you to a realm of upbeat melodies and soothing chords, almost reminiscent of house. The light of the song contrasts with the strife conveyed by Plainoasis’ gorgeous artwork, but they have in common that their protagonists strive for solace. Keep an eye out for their track on the forthcoming A State of Sugar: Chocolate album!
eksoka – Troposphere (Album Release) | Chillstep
Every track from eksoka is a journey, it was only befitting for them to release an album centered around that theme. It contains most of eksoka’s music that was released in the past three years including three A State of Sugar tracks, one from Ponies at Dawn and four exclusive new tracks including Troposphere which they chose to use as announcement of the album’s release. It begins with some fantastic plucks, then the synths and the fascinating percussion synergize beautifully. The abundance of interesting sounds forms a diverse yet cohesive whole and the progressions and ethereal pads feel like a journey, a journey through the troposphere.
StableTwoStallion – Alles Gehört Mir | Industrial Metal
Cozy Glow song! This epic track is made up of heavy industrial metal, with classic industrial guitar, drums, and of course, the deep and hard-hitting vocals. With this track, the lyrics are in German, and it’s inspired by the likes of Rammstein and Eisbrecher, to give you another idea of the music style! Overall, this is a really good track if you like industrial and heavy stuff!
Daniel Ingram – Living in Color (Lavender Remix) | Drum & Bass
This article was co-written by Canatime and DrakeEmberHeart.
Lavender outdoing herself is a dizzying thought considering how good her music is, but she might very well have done it with this remix. The original being mostly vocals, it is well suited for remixing, and the drum and bass producer, fandom veteran Lavender Harmony, took advantage of this outstandingly well. This colorful remix filled to the brim with positive vibes was over one year in the making, and it shows through the spotless mix and the expertly crafted instrumentation. Overall, it sounds quite frankly genuinely better than most tracks featured on mainstream labels. From the exhilarating brassy lead to the intoxicating drums, the union of all the elements makes it incredibly difficult to see how this song could be any closer to perfection. The remix feels like a tribute to the vibrant colors of the community and is definitely a song posterity will remember. Take it away, Drake.
Canatime thanks for welcoming me here. Leave it to Lavender to put on a show with her work, This remix is so supercharged with high impact positive vibes. Those insane drum beats and the wonderful transitions of color in the video with the pounding bass. Oh my, and the harmonization of Twilight and her friends’ vocals is so fluid with Lavender’s melodies and that HYPER pounding beat in the positive highs of the track, GOODNESS! This is how you make a remix your own my fellow bronies. Enough of me talking, go listen please! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
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