Instrumental metal, now that’s a genre I’m not well acquainted with! But SDreamExplorerS definitely makes a case for me to get to know it better. An eerie, foreboding intro leads into an energetic and dark song. SDreamExplorS’s skill on guitar is amazing, as is the overall composition. This piece is a vision into a world scarred by flame and light. Come along and see the devastation!
Orchestral
Delta Brony – Daybreaker Boss Battle Theme | Soundtrack
Get your raid gear together and make sure you’re a high enough level for this epic boss battle theme made by the legendary Delta Brony. High octane strings, choirs, and drums clash in this duel of the century that even features a “Critical” version of the track that plays should you near victory. With a brilliant mix down and wonderful usage of his music theory, Delta does it again setting the mood for a truly glorious and bold new entry in his vast arsenal of orchestral pieces.
Jyc Row – Daybreaker, the Solar Empress | Orchestral
Belgian musician Jyc Row returns with an amazing orchestral piece about the “Nightmare Moon” version of Princess Celestia, Daybreaker. Reminscent of the Two Steps From Hell music, Jyc Row bring us an epic track that describes the power and evilness of Daybreaker.
Also this masterpiece came from the Composer Challenge #1: Daybreaker Theme that also included Elias Frost and SDreamExplorerS, who both produced amazing tracks!
CrystalData – Edge of the Sky | Orchestral
A poetic piece of much emotion, Edge of the Sky conveys CrystalData’s yearning as a composer, and shows many wonders over a wonderful progression. The whole musical adventure feels like we’re a pegasus flying as freely as can be, in search of the Edge of the Sky…
Lunar Drift – Balance In The Night | Orchestral Electronic
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 5 June 2017.
Lunar Drift returns with a new orchestral-flavoured electronic piece. There’s some nice piano melodies, strong strings and neat percussion and rolling basslines, as well as some subtle guitar later on in the piece.
Ataraxia – Wind and Ice | Piano Solo
From the Eternal Perfect Motion album, Wind and Ice lives up to its poetic title with a delightful Piano Solo that progresses with much emotion and sensitivity. And the presence of Snowdrop on the cover art can certainly add even more power!
Mane In Green – Eat Your Soup | Orchestral
An interlude in the story of Mane In Green’s series “The Quest of the Lost Sapphire” (latest episode here), this orchestration of the second movement of Beethoven’s Pathétique Sonata brings the perfect regal and tender atmosphere to depict this side part of the story happening to the backup party members (or eidolons, depending on the headcanon) in Canterlot while the main party is traveling to Saddle Arabia (and experiencing an unfortunate shipwreck). Isn’t Luna just the sweetest? Also, this orchestration was led on piano by our beloved Octavia with an additional performance by the Royal Canterlot Philharmonic Orchestra. Yes, you can always count on Mane In Green for extra immersion and pony spirit!
AndNoOneDriving – Fashion Horse Interlude | Piano Solo
A musical interlude as beautiful as northern lights, this short track from AndNoOneDriving is soothing as can be. It is also fitting for Rarity with that gorgeous and elegant piano, and we can only imagine how watching northern lights could spark some new inspiration into the fashion pony.
Ice Gaze & Lucas King – Forgotten in the Past | Piano
Even if you can’t play an instrument, it doesn’t mean that you can’t pay tribute to MLP with your singing skills! Using an instrumental from Lucas King, the lovely singer and voice actress Ice Gaze delivers a moving tribute to Moondancer’s character depth and how she felt when Twilight didn’t come at her birthday party. Get ready for gorgeous vocals and pony feelings!
Alexey Kotlyar – The Last Sunset (A New Beginning) | Epic Orchestral
A definitely very promising Orchestral pony musician, Alexey Kotlyar delights us with a 7-minutes progressive piece retelling in epic musical ways the action of a battlefield. Portraying a Changeling invasion, it ends with gorgeous choruses announcing a new Dawn, and A New Beginning. Also check out the very OST-like A Stroll in the Woods from the same musician!
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