The next Ponytones ponification is here! Keeping with the 60s theme, “Horse of the Rising Sun” parodies (specifically) the famous Animals cover of Bob Dylan’s original, “House of the Rising Sun.” The lyrics by iRhymeTheSongs are about Celestia, as you may have guessed from the title, and are handled very well. With some immaculate drumming and fiery vocals from Wootmaster, crisp guitar and bass tones from The Sound Guy, and some very sharp organ playing by Riccardo C, this Celestia-focused parody is quite well-produced and should be a treat for anyone, even those who haven’t heard the original.
Rock
The Shake Ups In Ponyville – Little Flurry | Power Pop
A new upload from Equestria’s number one Power Pop band is a feast everytime, and this one from the Ponymania album is about Flurry Heart! The lovely PMV is making us melt at the same time as the song and its tender vocals, making it sound like something you would sing to Flurry Heart herself. A soothing release, and tribute to a character that doesn’t get songs that often!
A State of Sugar – Bubblegum | Compilation Album | Multi-Genre
ASoS Bubblegum! here we go! ❤ Been looking forward to this for DAYS! The talent from this album is so wonderful and open, its extraordinary what people are capable of, and in how many ways the power of music can make its mark. Everybody did wonderful! Truly A-MA-ZING! I am proud and honored to have been a part of this with you all and I look forward to the next album! Everybody please stay talented, beautiful, and awesome. ❤ Please, promise me that. ❤
(And thank you all for having me and Ayydray on. MASSIVE S/O TO AYYDRAY HE’S THE HERO BEHIND THE TRACK! AYYDRAYY WE SEE YOU BRO ❤ )
And let’s stick like the awesome taste of Bubblegum! 😀
Bubblegum is available to download from the ASOS Bandcamp for FREE.
EnergyTone – Пони-почтальон | Rock
Derpy song incoming at high speed, landing on your face! Not pizza. (Show reference intended.) EnergyTone sings an ode to our beloved mailmare in Russian, along a very rocking instrumental. It overall makes for a lovely and fun tune, cheering for Derpy with love and the power of rock music!
Przewalski’s Ponies – Just Tell Me | Alternative Metal
Another masterpiece from the group of Przewalski’s Ponies, Just Tell Me features the ever-gorgeous vocals of Velvet R. Wings. Melancholic piano and powerful guitar are painting an autumn scenery with the help of music as a brush, and the finale with the organ coming in is just the icing on the cake. It’s part of Velvet’s upcoming album Transition!
DoTheDaringDew – DoTheDaringDew EP | Rock
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 11 July 2018.
DoTheDaringDew’s been steadily improving as a musician lately, and another step on that path is this new EP of 5 new tracks, each showcasing what he can do fairly well. His instrumental abilities are certainly a bit more advanced than his vocals, but it’s still a great package of fun with tracks about Daring Do, Starlight Glimmer and more.
Ponysphere & Secret Metal – Apples & Moonshine | Classic Rock
Those who expected Hard Rock or Heavy Metal in this new release from the crazy duo will be surprised! Going for a full Classic Rock twist, “Moonshinesphere” Ponysphere and Secret “Drunk” Metal decided to depict another everyday scene at Sweet Apple Acres in delightful musical ways. May it be apple liquor/schnaps or moonshine, I’m sure the Apple family put some of these sweet apples to extra good use, and nothing beats a good drink at the end of a day’s hard work! Take an invigorating drink along Applejack, Big Mac, Moonshinesphere and Drunken Metal, and reminisce about the gold times of old for rock music as you taste the incredible solos and riffs of this mighty tune. To savor without moderation! No, I wasn’t talking about the moonshine… or was I? hic
FlutterRage – Open Up Your Eyes (Covering Daniel Ingram) | Metal
The momentous Open Up Your Eyes from the movie will never stop inspiring pony musicians to remix it or cover it, and once again it’s time to experience the movie’s masterpiece anew, with FlutterRage’s Metal cover! Bringing a heavy and epic rearrangement, as well as powerful screams for the vocals, it expresses Tempest’s feelings with the power of rock music, and it’s such a wonderful treat!
PrinceWhateverer – Miscommunication | Metal
I keep surprised to how Prince keeps doing it man. Legit, I keep getting these fandom nostalgia trips and think of so many wonderful memories each time he plays his melodies and such. Truly astounding. Its so damn real man, legit I am honored to call you my friend. The guitar playing is marvelous, the lyrics are really relatable and the melodies and emotions mix together perfectly. Prince you rock dude! Keep it up! ❤ Everybody subscribe to my dude and show some love. ❤ Flutter on dude.
Blackened Blue – If I Were To Fall | Metal
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 5 July 2018.
There’s definitely been a bit of a resurgence of awesome metal stuff in the fandom lately, and Blackened is one of the newer people helping with that. This new track from him is a kickass metal instrumental tune with heavy riffs and some nice variety to the intensity.
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