Horse Music Hotspot – December 2016 [+Staff Faves of 2016]

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This irregularly scheduled episode of the Horse Music Hotspot aired on Tuesday afternoon on PonyvilleFM…well, there were a couple of issues with the broadcast, so whether you wanted to hear the rest of this, or missed it completely, here’s December’s episode, available on YouTube, SoundCloud, and our podcast feed.

As the year draws to a close, not only do we take a look at the best songs from December, but each of our staff chose their 3 favourite pony songs from the whole of 2016! So buckle up for a special extended edition of the Horse Music Hotspot – the last of the year.

To listen in live, tune in to Ponyville FM at 10PM Eastern on the last Sunday of each month!

Tracklist and embeds available after the break

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Stallionslaughter – Hooves | Metal

It’s a pony parody. Of Bounce by System of a Down. No further explanation required.

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Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony! Pony!

Maressey – There is a Light That Never Goes Out | Indie

NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 22 December 2016.

One of the coolest fandom music projects is back! Maressey is an ambitious project that aims to produce high quality pony-focused tributes to The Smiths. They’ve just released their 4th album, The Brony Album, which focuses on a lot of fandom related things, such as EQD, Bronycon, Rule 34 and Cosplay. This track, featuring amazing vocals from AdamTh3Walker, a strong instrumental from Johnny Mare and mixing from project-head Freewave, deals with the after effects of the eventual ending on the show, whenever it may be. Make sure to check it out for a really strongly produced track about a poignant topic of conversation.

The Wonderbolts Band – RAINBOW | Garage Rock

Rejoice everypony, The Wonderbolts are BACK with a new song, and this one is ready to ROCK the concert hall! A mighty ponification of Threshold from the fictional band Sex Bob-Omb, it pays tribute to The Rainbooms in much rock spirit, bringing those delightful Garage/Indie/Punk Rock vibes, in an amazing performance and along a very fitting music video made by the band’s drummer, Wootmaster. This is making you want to cheer for the band with a hoof in the air at the gig, or salute the members as you luckily spot them coming out of the ~~garage~~ rehearsal room and carrying their instruments in their cases! Show your support to The Wonderbolts, because this pony band is awesome, and keep rocking!

Steely Hooves – Mare of Constant Sorrow | Acoustic / Folk

Yes, that’s a ponification of Man of Constant Sorrow. Yes I absolutely love that Steely’s done this. It’s a simple version, performed just with voice and acoustic guitar, like the version from the film O Brother, Where Art Thou? Keeping it simple sometimes works out for the best, and it certainly does so here.

Versal – Please Don’t Shoot Me Down (ft. Silver Note & Buffalo Brony) | Rap / Hip-Hop

It’s a rework / cover of a parody of a Lil Wayne song. The original parody was done by Versal, Dubious, and Rhyme Flow back in 2013, and this version has Silver Note on vocals for the chorus (which IMO sounds better Lil Wayne’s original) and Buffy rapping his own custom 2nd verse. However, this goes in a very different direction to the 2013 version and focuses on the aftermath of Lightning Dust’s demise in Wonderbolt Academy, and completely changes the tone of the refrain.

Snail’s House – 恋するSpaceGirl (Vylet Remix & Adaptation) | Indie Dance

Well this is…different. Vylet has taken a song by Snail’s House, and both remixed it and added his own vocals to it relating to Twilight. You wouldn’t think it would work, but it does, and so well too!

The Shake Ups in Ponyville – No Hands | Rock

The Shake Ups, deliverers of some great unashamedly pony music recently, here bring a fusion of Nirvana-style rock and Lyra’s obsession with the human form that combine surprisingly well.

Projekt Equestria ft. Bejeden – Manewry w Equestrii | Rap / Hip-Hop

It’s not often we get get sent ponifications of other songs…and I don’t think we’ve ever had anything in Polish before, so consider this an extremely rare occasion! And if you’d like a rough translation of the lyrics, click here for one, courtesy of Violin Melody.

The Dead Royalties – Too Drunk To Fuck | Punk

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Normally we wouldn’t bother with language warnings if it’s mild…but in this instance it’s probably necessary. Get it below if you are over 13 and have a parent’s permission to ~~play Club Penguin~~ listen to this song.

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