Misc

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Exiark – Otherworldly Journey | Album | Electronic

After two big years of development and collaboration, Exiark gifts us all with an incredible electronic album! Utilizing the talents of many exceptional fandom musicians like Chi-Chi, FritzyBeat, Freest, NekoWolf, Flittzy, Namii, Megaphoric, and Lia Quo, Otherworldly Journey is comprised of a whopping 19 tracks exploring Princess Luna’s journey throughout her exile on the moon.

The tracks range in genre and encompass a great variety of electronic music while still appealing to most everyone. No matter what type of music you prefer, there’s something special on this album for you!

Aside from the obvious vocal talent featured on Otherworldly Journey, Exiark’s use of expertly crafted synths and beat tracking is on full display, and will transport you to another world! There is an excellent sense of a lunar atmosphere in the instrumentation which ranges from symphonic to synth-heavy, and the subtle space vibes will make you feel as though you are dancing with the Princess of the night herself. There is no excuse not to check out this outstanding album!

Author’s note: While I don’t like to compare fandom music to time periods for several reasons, if you had told me that several of the tracks on this album were big hits from the early days of the fandom, I would absolutely believe you. Exiark really makes the music his own style, discernible from other early fandom musicians but there’s something about the quality and energy that takes me back in time with a giant smile on my face.

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MC-Arch – Sacrifice | Hip-Hop

It’s always a very cozy and deep moment when we get a new song by the awesome MC-Arch, who always puts so much thoughts and feelings into his works! Sacrifice is reflecting the story of Mistmane from S07E16 Campfire Tales into meaningful lyrics rapped powerfully with belief, and it’s like we can just feel the musician’s strength of conviction and beauty of soul while listening to this. It’s also inspiring as always, and a great new addition to MC-Arch’s discography of heartfelt songs!

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The Shake Ups In Ponyville – Magic Mirror | Power Pop

From the new album Ponymania! available for pre-order, Magic Mirror expresses through music another pony theme that is well-known in the community, that is the redemption of past villain characters, namely Sunset Shimmer and Starlight Glimmer! The band’s happy melodic style and warm vocals do wonders again to convey the fuzziness of the magic of Friendship, and that makes this song the perfect tribute!

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Jyc Row – Bravery | Epic Orchestral

The second track on Jyc Row’s forthcoming Heroes EP, Bravery is about Flash Magnus and how he outsmarted the dragons. It’s orchestral at its best – powerful, moving, epic, and spectacular. Much like a movie score (or MLP’s own fight scene background music), it exemplifies courage and strength!

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BlueBrony – Just To See You | lo-fi Hip-Hop

BlueBrony brought us a sweet gift for Valentine’s Day, and it’s a very mellow and soothing song with meaningful words at the end of the description! Beautiful melodies over a warm atmosphere are lulling the soul to a relaxed state where happiness is easier to reach, even if you’re troubled by something. Another power of music!

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Radiarc – Denouement | Soundtrack

Radiarc’s new piece is hitting right in my weakness, with such clear Soundtrack focus and inspiration. It is blending many different instruments and serving a complex progression and a rich atmosphere fitting for the many shades of depth of a story unfolding in a game where this would play. A polished gem of many wonders, to savor while going on an adventure, or relfecting with nostalgia at all the journeys walked with fellow party members!

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Sonic Hooves – Silver Light | Piano Solo

Fresh from his new album, Sonic Hooves (aka Kelvin C.H. Reverie) brings us this beautiful piano solo tribute to the princess of the night herself. Using a gorgeous combination of the high keys and bright counter melodies, this calmly paced track will both relax and delight in its serene brilliance. If you didn’t already know Sonic Hooves for his talent in composition, you will after listening to Silver Light!

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FruityFusion – Pastelle Colors (feat. Imitator) | Indie Pop

Here is a wonderful chillaxing piece with a sprinkling of 80s vibes brought to us by FruityFusion, with some astoundingly smooth vocals from Imitator! This piece manages to pack in quite the atmosphere and energy for the pace it sets and makes use of some interesting textures and organic soundscapes (my personal favourite is the subtle wooden chimes) that all come together to form a dreamy and serene track that takes hold of you and doesn’t let go until the very end.

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EnergyTone – Apples to the Core (Covering Daniel Ingram) | Rock

All of the awesome songs from the show shall never be forgotten, and EnergyTone’s cover of Apples to the Core is giving the musician’s Rock spin to the original all while paying much tribute to it. Rocking riffs and energetic vocals are all chanting that anthem for the Apple family all over again, including Pinkie of course!

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Crusader! – Summer in Equestria | Pop

This song is a fun one to listen to; it is very 1990s-inspired!  The sound selection, the portrayal of the theme, etc. are well-thought of and executed.  The song just wants you to go out and have fun with friends.  What a way to spend the “Summer in Equestria”!  Nice work, Crusader!