Initially released on Ponies At Dawn’s Aurora album as a solo venture, Francis has since updated it for his upcoming album release with the inclusion of Scoonie on some of the vocals as well. There’s plenty of the wonderful sounds you’d expect from Francis, with a bit more of an alt. rock vibe to it, as a tale is told of the earth pony who ended up drifting amongst the clouds during the recent G5 movie.
Caedon Hawk – Underwater | Pop
Caedon Hawk ponders the challenges of being a musical creator with this softly soulful track. The artist delivers their introspective analysis with fantastic vocals that float softly over a subtly groovy bassline and melody. Ultimately, the artist resolves to fight through the doubt that can result in that “underwater” feeling and chase after their dreams, and it’s my hope that anyone struggling with their own self-doubt will find the drive to do the same!
Maldecid – Magic Master | Deathstep
Maldecid harnesses the intensity and some great vocal chops from Twilight’s conflict with Trixie in the episode “Magic Duel”, and the result is this gripping Deathstep tune! The track pulses with magic and emotion, seemingly mimicking Twilight’s struggle with being bested by Trixie and her challenge to find a way to block out the negativity from this experience and defeat her. It’s a fiercely melodic journey through a wonderfully textured soundscape!
Frozen Night – Ambient.White OST – The Heart of Battle | Orchestral
Igniting the warrior’s heart within us all, Frozen Night’s “The Heart of Battle” expertly tosses the listener straight into the midst of an epic conflict. This cinematic soundtrack – the battle theme for the upcoming MLP-inspired game, “Ambient.White” – allows the listener’s imagination to soar with images of clashing swords, flashing hooves, and driving war drums that serve to propel the embattled soldier forward to victory. Stirring orchestral horns, strings, and percussion punctuated by staccato choirs paint an electrifying battle landscape, making this inspiring track one you’ll want to listen to whenever and wherever you want to kindle the fire of the warrior within!
Luck Rock – Between the Stars and the Sea (feat. RadRiveter) | Pop Ballad
Luck Rock’s “Between the Stars and the Sea” is musical storytelling straight from the heart. Lyrical beauty paired with conversational-style vocals and pared-down instrumentation highlight the heart’s search for meaning, purpose, and guidance originating from someone or something beyond ourselves. The stars hold forth the hope of eternity and guiding light from above, while the sea’s drifting depths and punishing waves call these into question. Luck Rock’s almost journalistic-style lyrics help us realize that we’re not alone in our quest for meaning, purpose, and light from above and encourage us to keep looking up when feeling caught between the stars and the sea.
[P@D] GrazySmash – Faravahar | Psytrance
GrazySmash always manages to find interesting ways to keep his flavour of psytrance fresh, and this track from Aurora is yet another example of that. Featuring a terrific lead synth that sounds clean, fresh and wonderfully suited to the atmospherics created by the psy bass and horn stabs, it’s definitely a banger.
Top 10 Brony Songs of January 2022
The community voted top brony songs of January results video has been posted. Looking over the spreadsheet with all the results, it appears that voting turnout is getting better and a lot of new names showed up! For the complete list and rundown, as well as the playlist to listen to each of the top songs, click through to the video and check them out!
JoinedTheHerd – Patience | Melodic House
JTH us back with another masterpiece! It’s been awhile huh? Well worth the wait as we are gifted with a lusciously rich soundscape with a driving yet mellow rhythm behind it with a myriad of great Pinkie vocal chops and a wonderful switch up to wrap everything up! If you’ve been waiting like I have, your patience will be rewarded with this one!
Ethan Toavs – Soaring | Orchestral
Ethan Toavs has delivered us once more a lovely and amazing orchestral tune! This time, his track enters the fray with Rainbow Dash! The melody SOARS across your ears with joy, excitement, and pure determination! And to think that this was composed within an hour; now THAT is what I consider truly talented. And you can hear the focus and precision Ethan has put in this song, just like how Rainbow Dash spreads her wings and races across the sky! I also like the Top Gun / Ace combat musical elements that have been put into this composition. Well done, Ethan! Massive props to you!
Vylet Pony – i’ve still got something to teach you | Prog Pop
Editor’s note: what even is genre?
I adore story-telling, whether it be through music, miniature table-top games, or movies. The magic of experiencing how someone sees and builds their world is a wonderful experience. This is why I’m ABOLUTELY HYPED for Vylet Pony’s new upcoming album “Fish Whisperer”! Vylet takes her projects like this song in a truly magical and amazing direction! Dare I say, this is a(nother) magnum opus of hers! The sudden switches, the majestic vocals, the mood and ambience elevating higher and higher; it’s truly amazing! Canni Trout isn’t bluffing when our lovely fish friend says that there is SOOO MUCH to show, experience, feel and, of course, to learn. Thank you for this wonderful lesson, Canni!
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