SDreamExplorerS’ newest album is here, and boy does it deliver! Always sparked from deep experiences and pony inspirations, and calling the listener to reflect, this one takes us on quite the unique journey as it features such a wide array of genres! And you can tell how much love has been poured into each of the tracks, ranging from Progressive Metal to Ambient to Samba to Jazz and even to crazy bass play! (Perhaps there needs to be a new genre to fit to Soul’s unique musical endeavors in these!) An impressive compilation of reflections and meticulously crafted masterpieces that is just a must-have! Grab your copy from a Bandcamp near you!
Prog Rock
SDreamExplorerS – Oblivion Highway | Prog Rock / Prog Metal
Here we are with the first single from Ephemeral II: Parallels. Right from the opening seconds this song captivated me with its foreboding atmosphere and intriguing instrumentation. There is A LOT going on here from complex melodies to intricate and subtle percussive elements. The Oblivion Highway is a journey to our past across the the land of memories. You can feel the mood progress throughout as we visit some of life’s more pleasant memories, our vivid recollections, times of joy, and times we wish to forget. The album releases on May 1, 2019 and if you like intricate story telling through song, this is the album for you!
[P@D] Thrasher – The Other Side Of Fear | Djent / Progressive Metal / Mathcore
It is P@D month! That means amazing music and incredible textures! Enigma promised and the rock/metal/punk scene promised a lot! This track it’s probably the best track that Thrasher ever produced to a P@D album, you know that 2 big bands called Meshugahh and The Dillinger Escape Plan? Well Thrasher actually managed to mix the sound of that 2 bands and make the best track out of P@D! A treat for true metalheads like me that will make you try not to headbang!
And now a public announcement: download Enigma on P@D bandcamp and support amazing artists!
Reverbrony – Impending Doom | Progressive Metal
Reverbrony’s progressive pieces are always a pure delight, and this one, like many others, feels just like it’s telling a story! The dark atmosphere, and the various elements coming in throughout the song, make for a much blissful and progressive experience flavored with apocalyptic omens, desert landscapes, and heavy guitar riffs. Fight the end of the world with the power of rock music!
4EverfreeBrony – The Great Division (feat. CookieSoupMusic) | Prog Rock
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 9 April 2018.
4EverfreeBrony has teamed up with CookieSoupMusic to produce this awesome Rush-style rock tune! It’s been a while since any new material from Cookie, so this is super cool. It’s also a part of 4Everfree’s new 3-part EP about Sombra and the Crystal Ponies, which you can check out here.
Sprocket – Rhythm of the Forest | Progressive Rock / Synthwave
Themed around the many sides of the Everfree Forest (more details in the description of the Bandcamp upload), Rhythm of the Forest is a surprising and inventive blend of many electronic and rock influences. We notably find Progressive Rock and Synthwave in the mix, with notes of Psychedelic Rock and the early electronic musicians’ sound. A blooming experiment shining in the dark like Poison Joke in the Everfree Forest, this gem of a track is expressing the many wonders of the forest in delightful musical ways.
eksoka – Lachryphagy (Acoustic Mix) | Progressive Rock / Acoustic
An incredible new version of the original Lachryphagy, this Acoustic Mix focuses on expressing the mixed feelings you have when you realize the changeling’s right to simply feed themselves and follow their nature. Originally seen as villains, you start accepting them and feeling for them, thus offering them comfort and understanding, a warm lapse of solace in all the antagonism. And this track reflects that blissful time and those heart-warming feelings to perfection. Soft drums, bittersweet acoustic guitars, pure-hearted synths, and a switch to a divine part including an electric guitar solo, all convey so much emotion and match the concept in incredible beauty, proving once again eksoka’s incredible talent and vision like none other.
UCDP Brony – Luna’s Cake (feat. Arthur Raulin) | Progressive Rock
UCDP Brony’s latest track happens to be about Luna and some Cake! A fantastic song all around featuring quality drum work and radical guitar riffs. The song also includes a great guitar solo from Arthur Raulin. With inspirations from the likes of Dream Theater and 4/3 de Trio, UCDP Brony has created a wonderful track with a cute story! UCDP Brony produced this song for the French Pony Music Awards 2017.
ShinZm – Mystical Corn Groove | Progressive Rock
“Gentlemen, I give you…MORE CORN!”
It’s fun, it’s silly, but it’s also pretty darn good. Get your fix of classic prog rock from Shinzm with this time-signature-changing bluesy piece that’s essentially a 4 minute guitar solo.
[P@D] Silver Note – Shatter | Alternative Rock / Progressive Rock
Other amazing track from the latest and hottest album from P@D: Guardians! Silver Note is one of that artists from this fandom that gets me vibes from other artists that I love! First Silver gave me Radiohead vibes on Stars and now for P@D, Silver gave me and probably everyone, Muse vibes! Shatter is a great tune reminding me of the old-school Muse albums such as Showbiz, The Origin of Symmetry and Absolution. The vocals, the guitar, the drums, the mixing quality, the lyrics, everything! Silver made this song with passion and with a theme that every brony loves! The battle between Tirek and Twilight!
Don’t forget to download or buy the whole album from P@D, Guardians! Last chance! Will you bow?
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