October 17, 2024, the date Tell Your Tale released its final episode. In commemoration of memories and friends made along the way, EveryDayDashie released this special, special tune.

The opening of this orchestral number feels like a walk through a hall of heroes. Amongst the first soft but gradual increase of the reeling flutes, the brass comes in, A grand, regal door opening onto a pantheon of memories, bold and sweet, yet also somber. There is this pinch of sorrow, this pinch of lemon or salt keeping the themes in one’s mind. All through this, there is an alternation of these swelling reels and softer interludes of the themes, the somber bits laced all through-out in surprising places.

Until suddenly, with this grand swell, we find ourselves in a quiet meadow. There is still a drive, but it is quieter now… gradually it rises, and again regal reals with a pantheonic quality and hint of sorrow, before we find ourselves in a playful forest village jaunt, which climaxes into being more regal than the song has yet been, into a true anthem. This subsides, for only long enough for us to be surprised by its truly awe-inspiring and triumphant return.

This is a truly wonderful work and deserves a full listen, so make sure to send EveryDayDashie your love.

There are monsters nearby. Radiarc brings us a beautiful soundscape rife with piano, strings, and rich woodwinds, with driving percussion that push us forward. They paint the picture of golden fields, rife with beasts, yet replete with beauty. It’s a dangerous land, yet one that must be traversed, no matter the risk. Yet, at the end, you can look back on those fields and find a love for the journey.

This duo of talented musicians brings to the table a beautifully crafted track about one of the strongest ponies in Equestria: Rockhoof. The song explores, as described by Anamore, “the struggle to adapt in the modern world after spending 1000 years in the limbo.” It feels like a sequel to her previous track “Turn Me to Stone”, delving once more into themes of misplacement and doubt in today’s world. With a stellar performance from the talented Flitterkriz, the song’s lyrics are filled with a longing melancholy that hits on such a deep emotional level it’s hard to put into words, but unmistakably felt in every note of the lullaby-like melody that forms the track’s foundation. The contrast between the verses, which slowly build in intensity throughout the song, and the larger-than-life orchestral choruses is just masterful. It’s the kind of progression that knocks you off your seat if you let it. But what I love the most about this piece is its final verse, overflowing with hope and acceptance. It really lights a path toward a brighter horizon for anyone who might see themselves in Rockhoof’s story on this song.

Mane in Green always manages to bring sceneries and stories to life in one’s mind through their orchestral storytelling, and “Onward” is no exception to this. The full range orchestral sound slowly guides you onto its path and takes you passenger on its journey. While it was created as part of a larger context with Mane in Green’s awakening album, Onward easily can stand on its own with its uplifting and almost heroic sound, so give it a listen!

The Chinese New Year might have happened nearly half a year ago already, but this song about the festivities around this date by EveryDayDashie is not to be reserved just for this specific time! In addition to Dashie’s signature Chinese style of composing, the track is inter-weaved with instruments and rhythms usually attributed to marching bands. The resulting genre fusion works fantastically and is a pleasure to listen to, so ensure to treat your ears to it!