The Russian group Przewalski’s Ponies have a new song about Snowdrop. Gentle, well-paced, and delightfully atmospheric, it’s very relaxing. A poignant mix of simple electronics and strings permeate throughout the song, and Andy Feelin’s vocals are expertly sung.
Audios
174UDSI – Pony Disco Ball | House
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 4 January 2018.
174UDSI’s house music always manages to get me grooving, especially when he includes such awesome vocal chops. Combined with a fun bounce-y chord progression and some good use of percussion, there’s plenty to help you dance here.
ertrii – Time Alone | Piano Improv
For many out there, it is time for the seasonal blues. The new year brings out self-reflection and we are not always pleased with where we landed. ertrii beautifully captures that somber emotion in this improvisational piano piece. Delicately mingling the lonely, high keys with the ambiance and drive of the bass tones over a slow tempo provoking reflection, ertrii gorgeously demonstrates that lowly, solitary feeling we all get from time to time.
BroniKoni – Keep The Beat Alive (2018 Version) | Synth Rock
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 31 December 2017.
2013 was a long time ago, so it’s awesome to see a complete re-work of BroniKoni’s big hit from back then, Keep The Beat Alive, for their upcoming 2018 album. Complete with a pretty awesome video that shows like a big Vinyl Scratch concert, the vocals are top notch with some fantastic choruses. The instrumental also is excellently produced, with a great mix of rock and synth vibes.
PrinceWhateverer – Conviction (ft. Sable Symphony) | Metal
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 28 December 2017.
A nice way to help end the last couple of days of the year with a bang, we have a new song from Prince! Featuring a fair bit of synth influence, this track nonetheless has some pretty awesome metal riffs throughout and the vocals are top notch. It tells a pretty great story of Tempest Shadow, so check it out!
4everfreebrony – Little Show (Real World Ponified) | Alternative Rock
In a lively re-imagining of Matchbox 20’s Real World, 4everfreebrony questions what it would be like to work on the show in real life. This track works beautifully as both a tribute to a well-known song and band as well as a tribute to all of the staff that works so hard to produce a cartoon and culture that we all love. Utilizing his own style a bit in this ponification of the original track, it is easy to feel 4everfreebrony’s appreciation to everyone involved with MLP:FiM!
Sable Symphony – Rise of the Storm King (ft. PrinceWhateverer, Osoch, & RockinBrony) | Power Metal
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 31 December 2017.
Definitely one of Sable’s most ambitious projects yet, this heavy power metal track tells the story of the MLP movie in an awesome way, with some great vocals and heavy guitars. It’s also all about those epic solos, featuring 3 different guitar solos from 3 different metal artists too. It’s a pretty epic time, so make sure to check it out!
General Mumble – Music In The Treetops RMX | Electro
NEW MUMBLE?! Well, not quite. Taken from a 2015 EP of remixed MLP songs, but new to YouTube, Mumble put his unique spin on Music In The Treetops with a sort of electro twist that moves from straight time to triplets and back again, keeping a hard-hitting glitchy bassline throughout the entire song.
Zephysonas & CrystalData – Canterlot Christmas | Orchestral
More cute Christmassy vibes (even if they are a little belated on our part!) this time from Zephysonas and CrystalData. It’s a short but sweet piece that incorporates and transitions between many different parts of an orchestra, as well as harps and nice little jingly bells in the background.
DJT – Waking Up Alone (feat. Metajoker) | Electro House
NB: This was originally posted on Equestria Daily on 28 December 2017.
I always love to hear everything that DJT comes up with, and a collaboration with vocalist Metajoker is most welcome. The vocals are top notch, and fit in excellently with the instrumental. The instrumental itself also holds itself high with some terrific energy during a high energy chord-filled house-y drop, plus some fantastic lead synth composition towards the end.
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