If “jungle” weren’t a breakbeat-infused genre, it might sounds something like this! Dashie takes a walk in the woods here with this rhythmically laid-back orchestral piece laden with some folky woodwind and string instruments carrying the melodies of the song. Perfect for a jaunty jungle adventure!
Audios
Red Spark – Fairytale | Orchestral
Orchestral music often tends to be very emotive, from epic orchestral soundtracks depicting grand adventures through space and time, to more peaceful tracks that paint beautiful landscapes in the listener’s mind. No matter the style or mood, perhaps the most impactful music of this genre is that which speaks to the heart and tells a story to the troubled soul. Red Spark’s new track, “Fairytale,” exemplifies this idea. Inspired by a Kirin fairytale, the track begins with quiet strings and delicate piano, making it easy to imagine a lonely traveler faintly silhouetted against a vast and barren landscape. A sudden burst of intense brass follows, suggesting a climactic moment in the traveler’s journey – perhaps, a rush of overwhelming loneliness, or intimidation by the magnitude of the wilderness, or fear of never reaching her destination. The intensity dissipates with the entrance of soft woodwinds and oscillating key changes, creating a meditative soundscape of wonder and awe. As you enjoy this gorgeous track, let it inspire a journey of your own imaginings.
HARMONY BOP – TIME TO LET GO | Metal / Alt. Rock
NEW MUSICIAN ALERT! HARMONY BOP’s debut track, “Time to Let Go”, tells the tale of Princess Luna reflecting on her actions after being on the moon for so long. It opens with the sound of a gnarly guitar and is joined by Harmony’s excellent vocals. The middle gets heavier and breaks out of meter into a really cool solo section with some other instruments coming in, then jumps into a faster, swing-like section, before returning to its triumphant final chorus. Fantastic work, and I can’t wait to hear what Harmony Bop cooks up next.
Dropper Vampire and Sylvver – With Me | Big Room House
Dropper Vampire and Sylvver’s recent collaboration is a house banger full of energy and life! The song contrasts sections that feature bouncy synths and basses with ones filled with lush and warm pads. There’s tons of subtle sounds in there too which add lots of texture like an acoustic guitar and soaring synth arpeggios sprinkled in. The vocals are to die for—they’re so soft and gorgeous, melting right into the synths! All you EDM fans should check it out.
SpinScissor – Together We Grow | Electronic
SpinScissor is at it again! Releasing another experimental fun song about Bright Mac and Pear Butter. Utilizing lots of scenes from “The Perfect Pear” in both the production of audio and visuals this gives a lot of nostalgic vibes from the PMVs I used to watch. The odd time signatures and mixture of assorted instruments all give a very unique and warm feel throughout this piece. The subtle background noise when there’s a little pause part way through really gives a homely and casual feel to the mood as if its a fun relaxed jam session. Short and sweet. this is a fun little groove about this lovely couple and worth your ears on a quiet night!
Jyc Row – Sombra’s Empire Attacks! | Orchestral
Returning from a musical break, Jyc’s also breaking from his Infinite Eclipse series to bring us a song portraying the return of Sombra. It imagines a G4 movie where he returns to conquer Equestria, with this acting as the soundtrack for the trailer, evoking the same kind of excitement and tension from many a blockbuster! Check it out for some wonderfully cinematic orchestral music.
Blurain – The Tale Of Nightmare Moon | Alt. Rock
Today Bluerain brings us a banger track focused around Nightmare Moon! Clocking in at just over five minutes this track is on the longer and but it never gets boring! Combining his amazing vocals with fire guitar riffs and banging drums this track will be stuck in your head for quite some time! The track has some amazing variation with both soft verses and a hard hitting chorus, definitely give this one a listen!
EveryDayDashie – A Canter-nese Excursion | Chinese Folk / Orchestral
Upbeat and bursting with atmospheric, festival-like energy, this EveryDayDashie composition paints a picture of an explorative Twilight Sparkle in the producer’s home country of Hong Kong. The track is paced at an energetic gallop, and features boisterous but intricate instrumentation as well as interpolation of two classic Chinese motifs. It’s super cool to see such a fusion of MLP and a producer’s own upbringing and culture!
SnowShovel – Luna (Alt Mode) 2023 (feat. Forest Rain) | Metal
It is 2023 and Eurobeat Brony’s famous track “Luna” still reigns as one of the most popular songs in the fandom, spawning many remixes and covers over the years, including Forest Rain’s ever-popular “Luna (Alt Mode)” that brought us a special fresh take to the original Eurobeat track in the “Rock” side of music. It is this version that inspired ShowShovel to make their original cover at the end of 2020 with a fresh vocal recording from Forest Rain, and this new “2023” version as well. ShowShovel really is one of the most talented guitar players in the fandom, from sweet, melodic style on parts like the introduction/solo guitar parts, to his deliciously punchy guitar sounds on the classic secondary melodies, and even the fast-paced driving melodies in-between. I still can’t get over that increasing drive at the end of the piece where it keeps going up to the next step in the bar. As far as I am aware, that wasn’t present in any of the previous two versions of the “Alt Mode,” but it fits perfectly before the melodic fall at the end. I know SnowShovel mentioned that it is hard for them to make music these days, but I hope they keep going strong and produce more amazing pieces like this one in the future.
4EverfreeBrony – Birdsong (feat. Relative1Pitch) 10th Anniversary Edition | Pop Rock
4EverfreeBrony is among the oldest musicians in the fandom, with his first pony song, Birdsong, originally released way back in 2013. This new version, released a full 10 years after the original, is an amazing testament to just how far he has progressed as an artist. “Birdsong” is a deceptively simple, yet beautiful piece, with lighthearted instrumentation coupled with 4Everfree’s smooth vocals and a catchy chorus that is sure to get stuck in your head. In addition, keeping with the theme, the track also features a creative whistling section, not unlike the melodic calls of actual birds. Whether this is the first time you’re hearing it, or if you’re a long time fan of 4EverfreeBrony, this uplifting track is sure brighten your day, bringing to mind images of prancing through a gorgeous forest as the sun’s warming rays peak through the canopy!
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