What is even more incredible than a gorgeous composition crafted with love? The fact that it was made to depict a location from a full-fledged fanfic..! A teamwork with PsychicKid and his fanfic Magisight: Thaumaturgical Ocularity, this new release from Heartsong will make you explore a mysterious, crystal-filled cave that may hold a secret about the origin of magic or perhaps some meaningful message, deep within… And you get all that journey in beautiful musical form, with a delightful arrangement and breathtaking melodic parts full of OST vibes! Icing on the cake, it’s actually inspired by our shared favorite game and OST ever, Final Fantasy 9!
Orchestral
Ocean Melody – Beautiful Land | Orchestral
Ocean Melody’s love letter to the fandom, they bring us a wonderful medley of nostalgia and love spun with iconic songs both from the fandom and the show itself! Each song has a creative twist on the original and the sound stage of the orchestration is really pleasing as well. Some of the songs are very noticeable like “Winter Wrap Up” and “Smile Song” but there are also some subtler nods as well, notably Dawn Somewhere’s “Sinking Ships” and 4everfreebrony’s “Chant of Immortality”. How many songs can you find?
Jyc Row – King Sombra ~ A Final Encounter | Orchestral / Cinematic
In homage to the Season 9 opening, Jyc Row has created a thrilling cinematic & electronic hybrid piece about King Sombra. A choir section fades in to establish the expectation of a slow and droning cinematic piece, only for those expectations to be shattered in the coming movements. Low syncopated synths and pounding drums support the larger-than-life string sections. This masterful composition couldn’t be more fitting for the fallen King himself, with artwork by Margony.
Vylet Pony & Sylver – Harbour (Pts. I & II) | Alternative Rock / Ambient
Yet another release from Vylet’s Homeward Album. They combine both parts of Harbour and its really cool how seamless both these parts are despite giving off a very different vibe. If you aren’t already aware, this album is all part of an intricate story that really helps bring the world of Homeward into perspective and I highly recommend you give it a read.
Harbour is actually the song Vylet is listening to on his way to visit Sylver in the story specifically in the first part. We get a very upbeat and energetic rock track that Vylet says helps him to “drown the crippling fear induced by being away from home,” The chorus is infectious and all of the elements blend together to create something truly powerful.
As the song winds down we are met with a *click* and a stark contrast as the atmosphere opens up into the bustle and noise of the Starship Ponyville which signifies the part of the story where Vylet has switched off the song and is waiting for Sylver to invite him inside his suite to reminisce on memories of Equestria and just tell each other stories to pass the time. Now I love these small details, especially when you have the context of the written story, they just breathe an air of immersion and I really appreciate when the little things, be it a conversation from the story, or sound effects are mixed into the music.
From here everything slows down and a soothing piano melody plays followed by some minute glissando and various string and woodwinds with the sounds of the busy life of the starship in the background the polyphony is wonderous and it ends all too soon but is a really touching extension to the song.
Koron Korak & Mane In Green – The Magic Inside (feat. Lena Hall) (Covering Daniel Ingram) | Orchestral
The magic inside the hearts of Koron Korak and Mane In Green resonated, and together they created such a wonderful cover of Rara’s iconic song The Magic Inside! Lena Hall‘s original vocals get sublimated once again as expert violin performance by Koron is accompanied by a breathtaking piano play by Mane. With even more instruments and creativity coming into play, it is not just a musical tribute but also a continuation of the emotions from the original from Daniel Ingram that unfolds here, and we can only commend and cheer for the talented duo who did so many wonders with this! Also notice how Koron is literally appearing on stage with Rara in the video!
4everfreebrony – Luna-by | Piano Ballad
“What if you had to sing a lullaby to a child who goes to sleep when the sun comes up?” 4everfreebrony answers this question with a wonderfully soothing lullaby for none other than the Princess of the Night herself. The lyrics are very poetic and the raw emotion of the piano is spectacular! Even if you aren’t a fan of lullabies, this short and sweet song is a must listen!
CisumClassic – An Unforgettable Memory ~ The Battle Between Two Sisters | Orchestral
CisumClassic is on a roll, and composed a very progressive and emotional track reflecting the events depicted in the animation Lullaby for a Princess! Along the visuals borrowing scenes from it, the Radiarc-like track is quite exquisite and impressive, both epic and emotional as we get reminded of those scenes that impacted us so much!
Chiptune Brony – The Riches of Abyssinia | Soundtrack
A new wonderful OST-like field theme for a location from the official comics following Heart of Thicket, The Riches of Abyssinia from Chiptune Brony is mysterious and magical, bringing much emotion in a special way with those melodies and instruments, reminiscent of field BGMs when exploring places in games. A gem for sure!
JoyStar – Equestrian Medley ~ Piano Tribute to My Little Pony Friendship is Magic | Piano Solo
JoyStar has brought us a beautiful piano rendition as tribute to MLP:FiM! The show we all love and enjoy. I am not going to hide the fact that this tribute has brought some massive emotions out of me. It fills me with nostalgia, pride, and excitement each time I hear the melodies that we cherished through the years. It makes me so damn proud to be a Brony! Thank you JoyStar, you have brought alot of joy indeed!
Night Blaze – Stars Recall | Orchestral / Soundtrack
Night Blaze treats us to a marvelous track themed around the stars of Equestrian skies and their mystery. Through the truly starry melodies and instruments, the piece delivers much emotion and the grand finale is breathtaking!
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