Earlier this year, Royalpony released a hardcore remix of one of the modern classics: “One Small Thing” by Tw3Lv3 and company. His take begins with rapid synth arpeggios and the mellowest of sub basses, gradually building in intensity with the kick, snare and Koa’s gorgeous vocals. But, right as the track prepares to land its big drop, RP throws in a twist and has the entire instrumental drop out before swinging back into the groove. MC-Arch’s rap segment is also nicely done with a fresh beat, and it’s overall a wonderful and fresh take on the tune.
Remix
Daniel Ingram – Hearts As Strong As Horses (Chang31ing Remix) | Drum & Bass
“Hearts Strong as Horses” has always been one of those staple songs from FiM that was deliberately crafted differently by Daniel Ingram; it was the first song of Season Four and the first song to break such a long hiatus, so it had a lot of hype riding on it. I’m glad that over ten years later, it is still being remixed, and by one of the strongest remixers currently active in the fandom. Going into this remix, I thought it would be a subtle remix with elements of DnB and some slightly increased energy with the faster tempo as hinted at in the first moments of the song, but that was quickly squashed at the first drop. Such intensity and distortion that screams that this different from the other remixes of the song while not compromising what made this song special to begin with. Oh, and the added “oof’s” that were ripped straight from Super Mario 64 was a nice touch that brought a smile to my face.
Sofia Wylie – Iconic (Tune Twister Remix) | UK Hardcore
Are you ready for the Bridlewoodstock after rave? Tune Twister sure is with this banging UK hardcore remix of “Iconic” from G5. It stays to the original song, extending it with an absolutely ferocious bass line and stronger kick. Ruby Jubilee’s voice (sung by Sofia Wylie) stands out with additional clarity, allowing you to hear her voice’s lower register form an exquisitely beautiful harmony! The track is an absolute bop and will make for a great time on any dance floor.
Eurobeat Brony – Discord (Koron Korak Remix) | Dark Synth
Eurobeat Brony‘s Discord still to this day is one of the most well known songs that ever was produced by our fandom, attested by the numerous count of excellent remixes released to this day, with this adaption by Koron Korak adding another magnificent example. Moving away from the original eurobeat style to dark synth, this adaption has a more sinister, dark, and rocky tone to it, replacing the more joyful sound of the original with a vibe that resembles the Lord of Chaos in his first appearance perfectly! It’s further emphasized by the excellent art of Discord chosen for the video. If you enjoyed the original, and especially the 2019 version, this remix will get into your favorites easily!
Pagan Pegasus – Color Bass Dishwasher [Epic Wub Time Remixed] | Color Bass
Are you holding out for remixes of 2012 classics? Well, here’s one that you probably weren’t expecting! Epic Wub Time: Musicians of Ponyville by Alligator Tub Productions has gotten a facelift with Pagan Pegasus reusing its dialogue and visuals over an all new color bass track! This new banger really fuses together elements from both classical and EDM traditions–the track opens with strings carrying the track before it transitions into its epic kick, snare, and bass of course! Towards the end, it also bumps up the intensity by moving from its duple beat into triplets, making it feel even faster before. Make sure to put this one on full blast and let us know if it actually cleans your dishes.
Daniel Ingram – The Pony I Want To Be (Electrokaplosion Remix) | House
ElectroKaplosion brings us some heartfelt vibes with this remix of Daniel Ingram’s “The Pony I want to Be.” Its addictively simple, but highly danceable synths form the backbone of the track while keeping the slower tempo of the original, giving it a subdued yet energetic feel. Kapolosion cleverly uses a lowered version of Diamond Tiara’s voice for background vocals, adding so much depth and character. You’ll definitely be waving your hooves for this one when you hear it!
Daniel Ingram – PONY POKEY (Cosmonaut Pony Remix/Cover) | House/Synthpop
There’s a lot to be excited about when a talented artist takes a familiar, if underrated G4 song and turns it into something that feels new while also making it easy and natural to sing along on your first listen! Cosmonaut Pony sings their own version of the the Pony Pokey from “The Best Night Ever” with a crazy catchy twist on the sound design! Buzzing synths and synth guitar fill the air as the pleasingly stylized vocals take you on a ride through the deep, echoing party soundscape. Is it a cover? Is it a remix? The only thing that is for sure is that you’ll love what happens to your ears when you listen!
The Wilders – A Little Bit of You Remix (ThatBaconHairGirl) | Pop
Today we’re covering a track made by a newer artist to the fandom, ThatBaconHairGirl, who’s been pumping out remixes left and right for the last 6 months. This one’s a take on a holiday tune from Tell Your Tale; it maintains the warmth of the guitars and vocals, but doesn’t stay too cozy as it immediately spices things up with a variety of percussive sounds and effects before swinging right into the original drop, making it bigger and better than before. It’s sure to put a smile on your face!
Daniel Ingram – Hearts Strong As Horses (JTH Remix) | House
NEW REMIX ALERT! JoinedTheHerd is back with another banger, this time remixing “Hearts Strong as Horses” from Friendship is Magic. This smooth house track starts out with guitar, but quickly shifting into dancing synth arpeggios. In fact, every time JTH comes back to a verse, it’s with new instrumentation – sometimes with guitar, sometimes with epic orchestra, sometimes with glockenspiel! The main choruses are equally delightful with their mellow bass, background vocals, and Apple Bloom chops. It’s a wonderful mix overall and quite inspiring to see new G4 remixes a decade after the original came out!
The Wilders – Starshine Time (ft. Evany Rosen) [I-MLP18 Remix] | Chill Out
I-MLP18 is back with another G5 remix, this one taking material from the Winter Wish day special. The remix takes full advantage of the flute and vocals from the original, but adds a dash of piano to the rhythm section and a pumping effect on the whole mix. The result is a lovely, laid back ambient house track perfectly fitting for the season, and it continues to shine with a warm bass present in the chorus, some fun synth riffs, and cool effects sprinkled throughout. Make sure to listen to this track when you need something to warm up to this winter!
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