The best villains need their tales told too. Someone really wanted to give the greatest threat(s) to Equestria their own theme song. Playing up to the power trio of Cozy Glow, Queen Chrysalis and Tirek, RedSpark (does just that) with this blend of electronic music and real Orchestra. The song, with its intense build up, presents the intimidating challenge of facing these vile villains. The Flow of the track, sets up the upcoming fight, the fight with so much at stake from the MLP finale in which Twilight must somehow find a way to victory. RedSpark continually builds that stress with the flow of his composition until it reaches high stakes mode. A nice little shout out to the MLP villains, RedSpark! As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
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Vylet Pony – Cozy Pone | Lo-fi Hip-Hop
Vylet Pony’s new track “Cozy Pone” is nothing short of spectacular and invitingly comfortable, let yourself be carried away by the smooth chords, hypnotic hip hop drums and ukulele solo part that plays from time to time in the piece. The video of this song is also animated by no one other than the Vylet Pony, which turned out great and it all together gives it a spectacular and harmonious air, but I already talked too much, just relax and remember the good times, let yourself go home, to the times where everything was a little bit simpler…
Blackened Blue – Between Two Worlds | Metalcore
Have you ever had to make a hard decision? Have you ever felt frustrated for not fitting?
Blackened Blue brings us another metal masterpiece called “Between Two Worlds”. An energetic drum base accompanied with the distorted guitar that conveys the feeling of frustration, but the great lyrics gives the song a touch of hope. This track, inspired by the chapter 6 of the eighth season, is definitely an excellent metal rock song that characterizes Blackened Blue, remember to never give up, and take a look to this fantastic work!
SmD House – Full of Hope | House
Today we’ve got ourselves an amazing house track by SmD House. This track starts out rather simple with just one old-timey sounding beat, but quickly more stuff joins in and you realize that this is not your run-of-the-mill house track, the song goes through a bunch of different beats and this makes the song seem very lively. Also around the halfway point the song goes back to being very simple and here I should maybe mention that if I say a songs is being simple and only is a single beat sometimes. I don’t mean this as a criticism, I mean it as a compliment since not very much beats can make a great track on their own. Overall this song is rather calm and therefore perfect to just chill out for some time or as a background song for doing work.
Lord Sunfyre – Dear Sister | Pop Punk / Alternative Rock
If you want to create epic songs about pivotal themes in MLP, where do you start? On this rockin’ track, Lord Sunfyre takes us back to the first episode of G4 and explores Celestia’s psyche on the 1000 year anniversary of Luna’s banishment to the moon. How does Celestia feel about her time serving as Equestria’s sole ruler? Why weren’t we treated to an epic Celestia vs Nightmare Moon showdown? The artist offers an answer through some great lyrics and guitar work. Accompanied by a nice lyric video to help transport the listener to that moment, it’s a great first offering from a new horse rocker!
[ASOS] Replacer – Swim | Alternative Pop
When you hear this track, you may find yourself thinking this track may be just a bit on the repetitive side. However, on a deeper meaning, the lyrics tell how we all feel really cooped up these days from this pandemic. The dreamy vibes of losing yourself in something you enjoy to better put this. This song is like a very cooped up animal that just wants to run and be free! The smooth wavy and dreamy melodies and soft bass really hit home with all of us. Another gem as the 49th track on ASOS: Chocolate. A song with a wanting to just get lost in the waves of normality again. As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Red Spark – General Solis | Orchestral
Today we’ve got ourselves something rare everypony: this stellar track from Red Spark and even though personally I prefer EDM over everything else (who would have guessed) I have a sweet spot for orchestral tracks, this one in particular. The track starts out with dark drums and which slowly transitions into strings and goes from the dark and sinister tone more to a dark and epic tone and builds on this theme by adding more instruments only to once more switch to only strings which in my opinion really sells the theme and the track pretty much stays with this notion of epicness until it slowly starts fading out. I know I fanboy a lot over EDM in my articles but this song really is extraordinary no matter if you like orchestral or not.
WanderingArtist – Divertimento | Orchestra
Who needs something very pleasant and chill to listen to? Did you all know that WanderingArtist is the music composer of Pony Town? His small EP PonyTown Beach Update, which is a soundtrack of sorts showcases that! The melodies are light, fun and fluffy! With wonderful uses of piano, Flutes, harmonics, xylophone and bass instruments! There is not much more to say, but just sit back and put your stresses off to the sides and enjoy a nice cold drink as you listen to this beauty. As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
@ppleBukker – I Miss You | Chillout
@ppleBukker returns to fandom music after a hiatus to lend their blend of skilful vocal chopping and smooth production to a subject that has profoundly affected many of us since the beginning of the pandemic. While everyone has done their best to stay connected through technology, the reality is that the lack of more immediate contact with close friends has been difficult to cope with. @ppleBukker addresses that beautifully here, creating an introspective piece that is a fitting tribute to those missing connections. It’s one of those great songs that finds that sweet combination of being both chill and dynamic, and it makes for a very rewarding and cathartic listening expertise. If you enjoy this song, please also check out the rest of their YouTube channel, which is full of horse music goodness!
ƥRYZ & Layl РBestest Friends | Happy Hardcore
Today we have something special: a lovely Hardcore track about the Young Six by ∆•RYZ & Layl. The track starts out rather simple with a beat and a few background tunes and slowly starts building up more and more until it changes into an even more upbeat tune and eclipses in one of the happiest choruses I’ve ever heard, and then the song goes to the background while Twilight tells us that even if we don’t know it there are friends out there who look up at the same rainbow, after that the song once more gets to the chorus and this time even builds on it more creating a explosion of awesome tunes that is sure to make you bob your head along.
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