Moon Dancer always writes down the names of her favourite songs in this book to help her remember them when it’s time to vote in the monthly top 10s – what a clever pony! If you need a reminder of what songs are eligible though, you can always check out Luck’s complete September playlist. The voting closes in about 5 days, so remember to fill out the form in time!
[P@D] The Wonderbolts! – Nightmare | Heavy Progressive Rock
After a few years touring through the conventions out there, the Wonderbolts are finally back with a track release, and what a way to come back it is! Pulling you in with a mix of hi-hats, drums, keyboard and bass, garnished with captivating vocals, the song takes you on a journey through the realm of Nightmare Moon. The musical arrangement does not get topped off just by including bells in the mix but especially the guitar solo leading you across this enthralling dream with such intensity, you will not notice how quick the nearly 7 minute long experience ends, making you hit repeat again and again.
[P@D] Jyc Row & Gabriel Borza – Protector [守り者 / Mamorisha] [ft. X] | J-Rock
Jyc Row never ceases to amaze us with his creativity and ability to delve into such diverse genres, this time collaborating with guitarist Gabriel Borza and an undisclosed singer (referred to as X) with another song for his “Infinite Eclipse Origin” series. Styled like an anime opening song, it is the mix of the three musicians that make this song incredible: Gabriel’s energetic guitars & dynamic drumming, Jyc Row’s always astonishing orchestral aspects, and X’s unbelievable vocal talent. Even if you are not into J-Rock or any music in this style, it is definitely worth a listen!
PumpkinZ – Lime Sorbet | Future Bass
PumpkinZ is back at it again with another fun track from their Colors EP! Even in a minor key, this future bass song is uplifting, and the aptly named Lime Sorbet is bound to sweeten your day. Take a listen and check out PumpkinZ’s channel for the rest of the EP!
[P@D] SP1TF1R3, BlackIceMusic & L-Train – Time to Play (feat. 4EverfreeBrony) | Electro Swing / Bounce
For a track about Discord, this one does a great job harmonizing two normally-separate genres! “Time to Play” combines the talents of two of the fandom’s best electro-swing producers as well as two of the fandom’s best bounce producers. Listen for the smooth, alluring vocals of 4EverfreeBrony as Discord gives you a personal tour showcasing the true glory of chaos, turning your imagination into his personal theater, as the (sometimes circus-like) instrumentals paint a picture in your mind’s eye that you just can’t peel yourself away from. This is the perfect track for an album titled Pandemonium, which is a fantastic addition to the Ponies at Dawn series. The catchy beats from SP1TF1R3 and BlackIceMusic combined with L-Train’s instrumentals make this track one that’s perfect for DJ sets of multiple genres, or just to listen to on its own.
Top 10 Brony Songs of August 2023
The Top Brony Music team has just released the results video for last month’s vote! There’s once again a mix of stuff from independent artists and compilation releases alike, so go check these out and see where your faves placed.
Blackened Blue – In The Air | Nu-metal
One of Blackened Blue’s latest bangers “In The Air” tells the tale not of any pegasus, but of Princess Celestia herself and her “desire to be free.” As a nu-metal track, it features some heavier sections, but also really showcases the many textures of electric guitar with a softer intro featuring de-tuned notes, gentle strumming during the verses, and a sick solo near the end. All of that comes paired with a rousing vocal performance from Blackened, so make sure to check out this anthem!
[P@D] Dauntless Dan – Color Palooza | Colour Bass / Dubstep
Dauntless Dan’s newest track for Ponies At Dawn is a hard-hitting ~2.5mins of pure heart-pounding craziness with more drops than a summer rollercoaster. I’ll admit, when I first heard this track, I thought it’ll be a more chill track with some casual drops. NOPE! Each one is harder than the last one and I LOVE IT! Before I can recover from the previous one with the tease of chill melodic lines, I’m transitioned back into the high-energy, heavy percussion. It’s a thrill ride from start to finish. [Twitter: ]
Ethan Toavs – Skywishes | Orchestral
Ethan Toavs’ G3 character pieces are always wonderful to listen to – even if, like me, you know nothing about these ponies – but there’s something in particular I like about this one. Skywishes is composed of many short unique musical elements; every different instrument of the orchestra seems to play its own individual melodies and countermelodies. These drift in and out throughout the song, a bit like the breeze that powers this little pony’s kite.
BassPon3 – Moonbow | Hands Up
This song from BassPon3 is a couple of months old, but better late than never, right? If you’re not in the mood to go back to school just yet, let this track carry on the feeling of late night summer parties! The upbeat and hopeful chord progression and melodies in this are a great sonic match for Izzy and sure to get your head bouncing.
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