@ppleBukker returns to fandom music after a hiatus to lend their blend of skilful vocal chopping and smooth production to a subject that has profoundly affected many of us since the beginning of the pandemic. While everyone has done their best to stay connected through technology, the reality is that the lack of more immediate contact with close friends has been difficult to cope with. @ppleBukker addresses that beautifully here, creating an introspective piece that is a fitting tribute to those missing connections. It’s one of those great songs that finds that sweet combination of being both chill and dynamic, and it makes for a very rewarding and cathartic listening expertise. If you enjoy this song, please also check out the rest of their YouTube channel, which is full of horse music goodness!
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MirroredReality – Woodland Spirits | Chillout
Today we have a charming song from MirroredReality, this song is focused around White Tail Woods and the notion of a rainy day. MirroredReality split this song in two halves, the first one centers around a rainy day and sounds like it with various small noises, including of course rain, accompanied by a beat and every now and again a bird, the second half focuses on what comes after the rain and is much cleaner and has a more upbeat tune to it and includes more birds. A great song to just chill for some time and don’t think about anything else than you lying in a forest, it’s like the imagination thing your RE teacher made you do only with the difference that this one actually does what it’s supposed to do.
AnimatronicPony & Burning Gryphon – Soul Tripper | Chillstep
A collab with Burning Gryphon blending hard-hitting wubs with an emotional atmosphere, Soul Tripper definitely lives up to its name with such a powerful experience of sound, to be savored along princess Twilight Sparkle featured in the video. A success for sure, and the musicians did so great!
[Equinity] Proto_ssin & Tw3Lv3 – Sinking Solitude VIP (Extended) | Chillout
Proto_ssin and Tw3Lv3 combine forces to create an outstanding song highlighting an emotionally charged and pivotal moment from MLP: The Movie. The instrumental elements create a somber, echoey ambience that sets an amazing thematic tone for the track, preparing the listener to consider a particularly difficult memory. The use of vocals from both “Catchy Song” (from the episode “The Perfect Pear”) and “One Small Thing” (from the movie) may seem surprising choices considering their upbeat nature, but in this context they help to create a dichotomy between Twilight’s typically amazing friendship with the rest of the Mane 6 and the betrayal that they feel when she goes behind their back to try and steal Queen Novo’s pearl. The video makes use of some great art and clips from the movie, and they pair beautifully with the song to heighten its impact. This VIP version adds even more into the first half of the song (including additional samples from the episode “The Perfect Pear”) which sets up the impactful moments of the second half even more. A great effort from two artists whose styles definitely compliment each other well!
Koron Korak – Twilight Really Loves to Chill | Lo-fi
Koron’s latest venture into Lo-fi makes it sounds like he’s been doing this for his whole life! The atmosphere and soothing sounds are just perfect for the genre, and of course the song is also full of Twilight’s irresistible cuteness, with those vocal samples of her that were an awesome idea!
Various Artists – Equinity 03: Breach | Compilation Album | Multi-Genre
This article on Equinity 03: Breach is a Horse Music Herald collab piece, co-written by Canatime, Cynifree and DrakeEmberHeart.
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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.
SmD House – Irreversibility | Orchestral / Chillout
SmD House’s newest release has their signature style written all over it! The intriguing and dark vibes are fitting the depth of the artwork used in the video so well, and we could feel like we’re diving in that scene through the power of music! And the organ at the end is a very emotional touch that I appreciate a lot!
Ponytronic – Enshrine | Ambient Breaks / Nu Skool Breaks
A rejected submission from the upcoming ASOS Chocolate, Enshrine is now gracing YouTube early to our greatest delight, and we can appreciate Ponytronic’s intriguing musical journey into the woods near the lands of the kirins… As always the progression is an experience to behold, and it’s quite creative with use of vocal chops too!
Thanks to Cynifree for the help on the genre!
Daniel Ingram – Make A Wish (Yanamosuda Arrange) | Jazz / Lounge
Yanamosuda’s arranges of MLP show songs are always so appreciated and I’m happy that we’re getting a new one now! This has got to remind me of Touhou doujin/fan music/arranges of similar genres! Make A Wish now sounds more Lounge-y and classy than ever, and it’s such a bliss!