Time for a big treat. Life Outside is 4EverfreeBrony’s love letter to the fandom, and he’s brought a slew of guest vocalists along with him! BlackGryph0n, Luna Jax, Aviators, P1K, MEMJ0123, dBPony, MantaTsubasa and PrinceWhateverer all contribute a few lines each, and all fit the song’s positive tone with flying colors. The song starts out with the ambient noise of crowd chatter followed by 4EFB’s voice accompanied with soft piano chords before the chords repeat and quickly transition into an acoustic guitar riff.
We’re then subjected to a heavier segment with orchestral instruments and distorted guitars. BlackGryph0n leads the chorus with his soaring vocals and PrinceWhateverer sings on the bridge after the second chorus, while all the guests have a couple bars each during the verses, with the first three singing about Equestria, and the other half about some of the mane 6.
After all’s said and done, the song ends with a guitar solo and simmers down with some piano, a final vocal line from 4EFB and the sound of nature. This track is honestly one of the finest he’s ever produced, and honestly rivals PW’s own Solidarity. Our fandom can still produce emotional music, and this is a prime example!
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Francis Vace – Interview With A Fashion Icon | Ska
More horses are finding their way into the real world. Track 4 from Horses In Real Life is Interview With A Fashion Icon, which details exactly that. Rarity’s interviewed by someone who’s intrigued by her arrival in the world as well as how she’s accommodated her fashion skills to fit the humans; she goes on to note that she likes the women around there! Musically, the track showcases the EP’s usual ska style, but the guitar and drums take a backseat to Francis’ strong vocals, which cut right through the mix. As usual, try and count the amount of heels that fall to the ground and pile up!
Maressey – This Night Has Opened My Eyes | Indie Pop
Maressey proves that you don’t need to change much to make a great ponification! Track 4 from the Twiluna album is This Night Has Opened My Eyes, a ponified version of the Smiths track. Maressey’s interpretation depicts Maud going through a lonely time while living without her younger sister, Pinkie. FritzyBeat takes lead vocals here, and fits the tone of the music like it was meant for him!
Blackened Blue – If I Were To Fall (2020 Remake) | Metal
Part of an upcoming EP, this remake of Blackened’s original track and vocal version of it is breaking Twilight’s fall further, with both clean vocals and screaming vocals reminding her of the power within her soul to get up again, reminding us in turn. Another perfect example of the power of Metal doing wonders to inspire, and express pony hardships… the heavy way!
Branrich VanIstner – Rise, She-Demon. Rise! | Industrial Metal
Branrich VanIster returns with a change of pace from his last two tracks. Rise, She-Demon. Rise! is an industrial piece that borrows elements from metal, primarily driven by a fuzzy bass guitar and punchy drums. A sudden voice sample of Sunset announcing her presence precedes a transition into a faster segment of the song, as if to represent her growth of power and that the Equestrian town is truly in danger. Brutal stuff.
L-Train – Fear of Flight (Covering Aviators) | Thrash Metal
The L-Train’s starting up again, and our destination is Fear of Flight, an Aviators cover. L-Train’s take on the song replaces the electronic elements with straight-up thundering thrash metal, charging at full speed with riffs and licks that annihilate everything in its path. The heavier edge this cover brings gives the song a new identity, as if to show a sudden burst of confidence in Fluttershy’s determination to conquer her fear of flying!
MelodyBrony – This Kingdom [2020] (feat. Cyril the Wolf) | Heavy Metal
MelodyBrony returns with a remake of one of his first tracks, This Kingdom. Joining him is Cyril the Wolf on vocals, with Melody providing the instrumentation. What follows is a heavy metal track with fast paced drums, driving guitars and soaring vocals. Seriously, Cyril’s range on this track is insane. Gotta hand it to this duo for creating an amazing piece of work!
m2the3rd – Differently, A Derpy Song (feat. JustKat) | Soft Rock
Derpy’s one of the show’s most iconic and usually relatable characters. Differently is a song about Derpy’s struggles and overcoming them, featuring some adorable vocals from JustKat. The instrumentation is comprised of soft rock elements, including glitzy bells and acoustic chords, the song’s focus mainly being on JustKat’s voice and the bassline. A cute song just about being yourself!
MelodyBrony – Trixie (feat. Djohn Mema) | Post-Hardcore
MelodyBrony is a rising star in the MLP metal scene. Enlisting the help of Djohn Mema on vocals and PrinceWhateverer on production, Trixie is a truly hard-hitting track. The guitar riffs are simple yet effective, and the rhythm section is locked right in, especially during the breakdown towards the end. Mema’s vocals are powerful and show off his range when it comes to both clean and harsh vocals. Be sure to check out MB’s recently released debut EP, ORIGINS!
Maressey – Well I Wonder | Indie Rock
After a long wait, the final album in the Maressey tetralogy is here. Track 7 from The Twiluna Album is Well I Wonder, a parody of the Smiths song of the same name as well as the album’s central track. It depicts a scenario where Twilight encounters Luna on a visit to Canterlot, and the two form a large bond, making it a duet between the two. Faux Snyder and Metal Mare brilliantly play those roles, respectively, and Freewave‘s instrumental rendition of the original track is top notch!
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