Although it’s a song you may not recognize by name, this track stands as a pillar for modern electronic music, and this faithful ponification that was brought to the table by Sapphire Systrine with Butter Bolt VA certainly lives up to its legacy. The duo went as far as to recreate the vocal line used in the original 1999 track, a move that’s nothing short of jaw-dropping. As Sapphire clarifies in the description: “…the voice line is from Stretch – Why Did You Do It (12″ Version)” which is also the very first thing this tribute hit us with. Butter Bolt VA delivers a perfect rendition of Rainbow Dash’s cocky yet unmistakably raspy voice, which is sampled and rearranged with immaculate precision to mirror the original song as closely as possible.
Everything in this track radiates with a true respect and appreciation for the source material, while introducing clever and well placed twists that both enrich and elevate the listening experience. The final result is incredibly bouncy and irresistibly danceable, with just the right mix of elements to make you drop everything and dance alongside Rainbow Dash. Speaking of which, Dashie’s animation was handled by Sapphire using a model provided by the ever-talentful Valiant Studios, once again showcasing mastery over the craft. Couldn’t recommend it enough. Go give it a listen!
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[P@D] SP1TF1R3 & Dropper Vampire – Somnum Incantatio | Big Room House/Bounce
Landing on the Ponies at Dawn Limelight album in May, this collaboration between SP1TF1R3 and Dropper Vampire is electrifying to say the least! The track is inspired by the events of S7:E10, A Royal Problem, and it cleverly inserts dialogue from the episode as the track progresses. It makes use of contrasting sections—some feature huge synths with the fiery energy of Daybreaker and intensity of Nightmare Moon, while the others build up to it with the haunting feel of choir-like pads, making a completely riveting journey you won’t want to skip!
VioletWire – SLEEP | House / Synthwave
VioletWire’s sleep is an exciting trip through the sounds of both house and synthwave, clocking in at just over 7 Minutes this track has a lot of time to build and uses it to its fullest! Featuring everything from exciting synths and fun beats along a whole range of over sounds, this track never gets boring and even on repeat listens you’ll be able to hear new and fresh sounds!
Violet Wire – WAKE | House
Violet Wire’s WAKE takes you on a soothing journey through its landscape of sounds. On this journey, you will visit a variety of plateaus, each with their own style, but all joyful and energetic in their own ways. The path between those high points is elegantly crafted with a near trance-like background leading you through the full track. These aspects combine into a wonderful 7 minute long experience you should treat your ears to and allow yourself to be relaxed by.
Lukas Graham – Off To See The World (SAWMASTER Remix) | Progressive House
SAWMASTER’s remixes are fire, and if you haven’t heard their take on Lukas Graham’s “Off To See the World” from the 2017 MLP movie, you’re missing out. The verse are graced with the soft pulses of epiano and the steady subtle rhythm of shakers. The chorus is pumping with huge synth leads and the classic kick and snare associated with house. The transitions are great too, with the snare building up energy leading into the chorus, and a great fake-out with all the instruments dropping off before the second verse. It’s a certified banger for sure.
Daniel Ingram – Shine Like Rainbows (Jensen Stiles Remix) | Progressive House
Jensen has gifted us with his first remix of an official MLP song, “Shine like Rainbows” by Daniel Ingram. He takes a progressive house spin on the tune, starting out with a piano hammering the chords and gorgeous ethereal pads before jumping into the main groove with soaring synth leads. The middle continues to develop texture with acoustic guitar blending in nicely with all the synths. Overall, it’s a very introspective and thoughtful track, matching the original’s context as an end-credits song to Rainbow Rocks. Fantastic work!
Boyd, Confalone, & Bustamante – Photo Booth [Ice Angel Remix] | Progressive House
Ice Angel’s keeping the love for Equestria Girls alive with an absolutely delightful remix of “Photo Booth” released earlier this year. The track starts by mellowing out the bass line, adding soft guitar and an ever so subtle touch of mallet-like synths to make a sparkling texture. But don’t get too used to that instrumentation–the chorus is dominated with big synth arpeggios and even a cow bell thrown in for fun! It switches things up later on by swapping the house beat with a drum and bass groove. Overall, the song’s is upbeat and euphoric, a lovely banger sure to raise your spirits!
Rosace Pony – Memories | House
GAZINGMOON – ComeOut | Witch House
We all know Fluttershy as a kind and caring character, but does she have a darker side? One of our fandom’s newest musicians, GAZINGMOON, explores this idea in their track, “ComeOut.” It’s quiet, creepy, sinister, and features extremely crunched samples of Fluttershy screaming. The arpeggiating pads and extremely tight snare add to the eerie feel–this is not the kind of house you normally hear, so make sure to check out its unique soundscape (unless you’re too scared to)!
Daniel Ingram – The Pony I Want To Be (Electrokaplosion Remix) | House
ElectroKaplosion brings us some heartfelt vibes with this remix of Daniel Ingram’s “The Pony I want to Be.” Its addictively simple, but highly danceable synths form the backbone of the track while keeping the slower tempo of the original, giving it a subdued yet energetic feel. Kapolosion cleverly uses a lowered version of Diamond Tiara’s voice for background vocals, adding so much depth and character. You’ll definitely be waving your hooves for this one when you hear it!
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