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NeverLastStanding – Your Friend | Happy Hardcore / House

We can always count on NeverLastStanding to spread further the wonderful messages of the show and the amazing values of this community, and that’s why I recommend to always check his descriptions! But it’s not just through words. In the heartfelt music that NeverLastStanding is composing, the messages are stronger than words, and the emotions are conveyed through music. This original track is no exception, with Happy Hardcore melodies that seem to shout positive meanings wide and loud, pony vocal chops evoking our feelings for the ponies, and a strong but sweet beat that also just seems to call for emotions. As we get reminded of many “important things”, and as powerful emotions arise from the beauty of both the music and the meanings behind it, we share in joy, united by ponies, what makes us unique as a community. I love you all! And you heard the pony! We need your help!

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Liquid Harmony – That Special Mare | Electronic

In more heartfelt songs news, this gift to Derpy for Derpy Day (March 1st – yes, I know, we’re late to cover this!) is as lovely in its nature as it is sounding lovely. With mellow and very MLP-ish synths and melodies, soft drums, and even acoustic guitar, this tribute to our beloved mailmare is sweet as honey and is calling back to community feelings toward Derpy, which I’m sure will never fade.

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Lunar Drift – Lunar Drift | Electronic

Lunar Drift made a very lovely tune for his Bronyversary, and it is dedicated to the whole community!! I so love to see heartfelt tributes like these. With a musical style that would definitely fit well in a video game, the instrumental track delights with a masterful progression full of inspired melodies, breathing life, and conveying emotions so well. Thank you Lunar Drift for this wonderful piece and gift!

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Totalspark – The Night’s Lament | Trance

NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 06 March 2017.

Totalspark takes on yet another genre, with his attempt at trance on show here. Building in with some soft, dark pads and slight vocal sounds, his vocals then come in to complete the introductory atmosphere – his soft vocals fit really well with this kind of music. The main part builds in pretty quickly, with the soft atmosphere taken over by some heavy trance synth vibes, before we’re treated to some lovely outro piano. Make sure to give it a listen!

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Flittzy – What More Can I Say | Pop

NB: This is an edited version of what was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 05 March 2017.

Flittzy’s What More Can I Say takes inspiration from Project Horizons, and tells a compelling story through his great voice combined with some nice acoustic guitar, pretty synthwork and complementary percussion.

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Ataraxia – Fairylights (feat. Vylet Pony) | Electronic

NB: This is an edited version of what was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 05 March 2017.

Ataraxia takes a look at how Shining Armour might react to Cadence breaking up with him, with some awesome chill beats built around Vylet’s excellently performed vocals. The chorus is especially memorable, with a great flow to it.

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Jastrian – Celestial Endeavours | Synthpop

Words truly cannot express what this track (and many of Jastrian’s works) made me feel, but I’ll still try and give the song justice even though I know it’s impossible. I think there’s something special about the way Jastrian compose his tracks, that makes them especially emotional. For example, that deep and powerful bass synth in the background of the lead melodies… it just works so perfectly, like that synth was alive, like it is the embodiment of powerful emotions in itself. There’s also a certain sensitivity when composing and arranging vocal chops, that can certainly be felt here, and that makes them have a powerful effect on the soul that I truly can’t describe with words – it has to be felt. Then there’s those amazing melodies, I would maybe call them “starry”, closest adjective I can find right now, but I think they’re something else. To me, at least. Something that can’t be felt elsewhere, a unique mood and trait. Not to mention so many of those distinct sounds and synths that Jastrian is using and that give the track such a unique sound and feeling. All in all, from all those things I tried to explain and much more there still is to the track, Celestial Endeavours happened to be an incredibly powerful emotional experience to me, something so powerful that I consider it “something else” or “divine”. And I can only hope that the “magic” could resonate with more of you. If not, I guess I’ll remain alone… But in any case, I hope you’ll like the track. It is for me an honor to be able to share it here on Horse Music Herald and to you all, and a blessing to be able to feel those otherworldly emotions. Thank you for reading, and thank you Jastrian for making that magic happen.

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Thyrai – Praise The Moon VIP | Progressive House

After their much welcomed return For Old Times’ Sake, Thyrai is now gracing us with a VIP of Praise the Moon (the original version is available for download in the description for those interested), and it is in a happy Progressive House instrumental that we partake in showing our appreciation to Luna and her beautiful Night once more, elated by uplifting synth melodies and beats. Here’s to Thyrai’s return!

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NeoN – Bring The House Down | Bass House

Much to our delight, NeoN has released another very lovely album, and this one is more on the heavy side. Tackling on the powerful Bass House genre after getting inspired from personal musical passion, the awesome musician unleashes a crazy dark bouncy mood along amazing sound design, with even Rainbow Dash keeping it loud. The rest of the album is sick as well, with every track proving to be quite the party material in its own way. I highly recommend grabbing it here! And you definitely want to sub to NeoN if you haven’t already, because you’re in for a wonderful ride!

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Ponytronic – Times Like These | Drum & Bass

NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 01 March 2017.

Ponytronic’s been around for a while, but I think this is probably one of the best pieces he’s come up with yet. Featuring some great fast-paced percussion and lovely pluck-y synths, there’s a terrific chill atmosphere built and maintained here. This piece is a part of his Missed Hearts LP, and focuses on the much loved TaviScratch pairing, most evidenced by some good use of vocals in the break during the middle of the track.