“Far and Wide” is a lovely collaboration between three artists with Nexgen and Gryf each taking a verse to slam down bars and Angel Melody gluing them together with choruses. Gryf’s low voice slips perfectly into the ebb and flow of the instrumental with its higher pitched whistles, Angel Melody’s sections leave the listener longing for more with how her voice trails over the e-piano. Nexgen takes us home with the second verse, which continues to build up the character of the blade dancer, established in a release earlier this year. Overall, it’s a fun piece with its three characters all with very different agendas coming together.
Misc
Jeff Burgess & Sole Screwdriver – Birds of Paradise | Pop Rock
It’s always great hearing a new track by Jeff Burgess, especially one that is his first original track in about a year, and one of a few new pony-related tracks released in the past half decade or so. Joined by his friend, Sole Screwdriver, “Birds of Paradise” is a very airy & easy to listen to track with a light, yet energetic acoustic guitar leading the instrumentation. Jeff’s vocals are the cherry on top, showcasing that same amazing talent that creates that signature emotion behind all of his music. We’re going to be missing you for the next four years, Jeff. Hope all goes well with the Air Force. We can’t wait to hear what amazing music you’ll create when you’re back!
rawrity – ready or not! | pop
rawrity’s feel good pop tunes just keep on coming! ready or not has a sound with a sort of unique blend of indie and electronica, that somehow feels both new and nostalgic at the same time. Take a listen and marvel with her at the prettiest purple princess idol!
EveryDayDashie – Crusade for the Lost Mark | Medieval / Epic Orchestral
EveryDayDashie’s far from the first pony to have a go at big epic medieval sounds, but they’ve sure nailed it with and put their own mark on the style! Lots of layers of percussion create a driving rhythm and a blend of woodwind and string instruments make melodies that cut through the wall of sound that hits you. If you like this, be sure to check the rest of Dashie’s collection of genre fusions – mixing various world styles with more contemporary sounds.
Ethan Toavs – Skywishes | Orchestral
Ethan Toavs’ G3 character pieces are always wonderful to listen to – even if, like me, you know nothing about these ponies – but there’s something in particular I like about this one. Skywishes is composed of many short unique musical elements; every different instrument of the orchestra seems to play its own individual melodies and countermelodies. These drift in and out throughout the song, a bit like the breeze that powers this little pony’s kite.
Nexgen – Bladedancer | Hip-Hop
CW: language
Nexgen’s been on a roll this year, and this next track continues the streak! “Bladedancer” begins with a melancholy beat made of a multitude of sounds. The guitars seep in and Nexgen pounces, his words crisp and clear, cutting through like the sword of the bladedancer the lyrics describe. There’s a lot of clever rhymes like “conjurer” with “wanderer” as his character describes his path towards becoming a pony rap legend. I’d best stay out of his way if I were you!
ElectroKaplosion – A Cute Red Mare | Acoustic
It’s cool to see ElectroKaplosion trying his hand at even more acoustic jams. Their latest original song features some lovely little intertwining melodies and licks on acoustic guitar and piano, a story of someone who just wants to overcome loneliness and, of course, a cute red mare.
EveryDayDashie – Over the Mounts and Streams | Chinese-Celtic Orchestral
With a unique mix of traditional music styles, EveryDayDashie takes us on a trip “Over the Mounts and Streams”. The music mimics the journey over wide mountains and across wild streams with an energetic and upbeat tune. The blend of Chinese and Celtic elements enrich each other and give this journey a mystical element. With all this emphasised by the percussion, the song will swiftly catch your imagination and bring out your inner wanderlust.
[P@D] 4everfreebrony – I’d Rather Be In The Orchard | Acoustic
We probably all at one point or another have experienced wishing to rather be with the people we love than where our duty to other things forced us, and 4everfreebrony has delivered us this bittersweet song to dampen that feeling. The emphatic lyrics, paired with his calm style of vocals, get perfectly accompanied by an ensemble of acoustic guitars, flute and strings. All this creates a memorable and heartfelt piece of music that will be stuck in your head for quite a while, therefore give it a listen!
[Equinity] Skyshard & Darkspeen Shore – Moonglow | Ambient / Piano
Moonglow is a wonderfully gentle piece that closes out Equinity’s recent 06 compilation album; “Expedition”. It sends a chill through you and perfectly encapsulates that chilly calm of the night with some incredibly powerful strings padding out the soundscape that weave and float along the emotive piano trills and runs. It really gives you that sense of the world quieting down. Another fun note is how the song title is named after a jungle bound flower in Terraria and games like that are what immediately come to mind upon hearing this piece and in my opinion, really makes this an apt story to end this chapter out!
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