So Francis Vace and PegasYs. You love the Mighty Mighty Bosstones so much that you made a Rainbow Dash inspired Ska punk track for P@D: Ignite? Well far out dudes!. At Track 52. The Duo known as the Pegskasisters come flying back with an uptempo track of what it seems like, the Pegasus ponies of ponyville seeing how far Rainbow Dash will go with her flying skill. The lyrics by PegasYs are so fun and catchy. Making references of kinds of RD’s skill of flying over the 9 seasons of the show. Francis Vase does the amazing part of the role of a whole ska band with all of the elements of Big Band and Punk rock. The man is called a legend of instrumentals for a reason, and does not disappoint here. There is even a breakdown of hard punk riffs that ends the track on a Sonic Rainboom! As always, This Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Rock
Acouste Wholenote – Fashionably Late | Hard Rock
Fans of ’80s and ’90s hard rock music will not be uncomfortable listening to Acouste Wholenote’s new rock piece named Fashionably Late. Basing its lore off of Rarity, this song sports sharp drums acting as the foundation for the classic duo of bass and distorted guitar to riff its groovy motifs everywhere. In even further embracement of the hard rock spirit, there is a hauntingly melodic guitar solo introduced at the heights of this song. If there’s anything good that this lockdown has brought us, it’s music like this!
[P@D] 4everfreebrony – Fly My Kite | Soft Rock
Glimmer song! The 24th track from Ponies At Dawn: Ignite is Fly My Kite, one of four appearances from 4everfreebrony on the album! The song showcases a mellow nature of what it’s like to just sit back and fly a kite through Starlight’s perspective, thinking of her friends and coming to terms with her flaws, past and present. The music is calm and oddly cheery, including xylophone sounds and even a mandolin solo. Glimmer song!
[P@D] Luna Ticks – Alcohol Like Oxygen | Punk Rock
The Luna Ticks made a comeback at the end of last year and submitted a song for Ponies At Dawn – Ignite. Alcohol Like Oxygen is sung from the perspective of a character whose friend tends to go a bit overboard in the alcohol department, Berry Punch for instance. It can be seen as a sequel to Complication that came out four years ago. The instrumental is just what Quicksilver‘s style is: guitars and bass that rock hard, with a special note here on the mixing of the drums that include live-like panning. The vocals from Quicksilver and Francis Vace are full of energy and passion as always — the Luna Ticks in essence.
[P@D] The Wasteland Wailers – Spun | Classic Rock
Raise your hand if you’re late to party about the Wastelands Wailers. *This writer does*. But its no matter. The first time hearing Haymaker and Brittney Church was refreshing. You’re treated to classic rock and roll with very well sung lyrics. About a pair of lovebirds trying to get by in the wastelands of Equestria. Long time fans of this group will know that their music is based off the Fallout Equestria fanfic series, and the work done by them for OvermareStudios. The guitars are very smooth, gritty and romantic. The track is a throwback to the 80’s style rock and romance like someone like Bruce Springsteen would do. It’s nice P@D Ignite still tries to put all kinds of genre’s on their albums. Classic rock is nice art that should be done more, way more. As always, This Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Ardeleiz – P♂GANG♂ | Experimental Rock
In a futuristic dystopian world, bronies armed with pony passion are humanity’s last hope! Ardeleiz brings that epic story to life with this Experimental Rock treat filled with pony vocal samples and such a blissful guitar sound, both giving hope!
[P@D] John Kenza & 4EverfreeBrony – Warm | Future Bass / Pop Rock
There are times when you listen to track, and it leaves you speechless and your emotions are doing all of the talking. Warm is one of those songs, rare songs that comes out in this fandom and it is the epitome of musical perfection. It’s unique in the matter of how John’s EDM harmonizes with absolute amazement with the Pop-Rock and lyrics of 4EverfreeBrony. It’s beautiful and well composed with the energy of John’s harmonies and that gorgeous guitar work of 4EB! The song is crafted with such a wholesome message that everything blends and flows. Sprinkling with a little disney-esque orchestra harmonies and you have a song that will bring you to tears. One of the most breathtaking tracks I have heard in the Brony fandom! And it’s only track 2 of P@D Ignite. As always this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
[P@D] L-Train – Philomena | Progressive Metal
Wow!..what a powerhouse of a track, I’ve disided open up for my part in the coverage of P@D ignite! Rocking track 56 of this compilation. The Rock maestro himself L-Train brings you some old good ol’ fashion progressive metal! About the cycle of the Phoenix told in the through the eyes of Celestia’s phoenix Philomena. Absolutely methodical in the guitars and composure. Boy and those vocals by T-train even some RAGE from the man! The songs melodies and how old school brutal it gets. those guitars and that amazing trademark Solo’s of his. You got to check this out! If you love the art of Metal! As always this Qilin asked you to judge for yourself.
Lunar Drift – Chaos & Harmony | Progressive Rock
The #1 bringer of Prog Rock in the community, Lunar Drift provided anew with a 7-minutes progressive beauty, full of nods to previous tracks but also of new ideas. Let the distinct sound of the Rickenbacker 4003S bass guide you in this new musical world themed around Discord!
[P@D] Jyc Row & PrinceWhateverer – Together, Against the Sisters | Symphonic Metal
This might be one of the best orchestral metal songs the fandom may ever see. Track 6 on the freshly-released Ponies at Dawn: Ignite is Together, Against the Sisters, a collaboration between Jyc Row and PrinceWhateverer along with Spanish singer Celica Soldream, and the result is insane. Lyrically, the song paints a picture of a battle between an army and the evils that lurk Equestria through Daybreaker and Nightmare Moon. PW and Celica’s harmonies go very well together, perfectly complimenting the optimistic melodies brought by the heavy guitars and brooding strings. That solo, though!
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