A question to all who have read Fall Out Equestria, what feelings do Lil Pip’s journeys invoke in you as you read with her struggle in the wastelands? It is no surprise that 4everfreebrony knows how to beautifully tap into those emotions which make FoE so impactful. The deep, gritty southern guitar and the bass boom hit you dead in your soul, as does the swift and dead-eye solo. The vocals add some punch, serving as a warning that it’s about to get rough and bloody. The fight of “it’s you or them” has never sounded so solemn yet grand on P@D: Aurora. As always, this Qilin asks you to judge for yourself.
Audios
Cosmic Fox – Our Legacy (feat. Soundnix) | Ambient/Melodic Dubstep
Cosmic Fox and Soundnix are an exceptional team when they work together, with multiple past examples of their combined quality. For Ponies At Dawn’s Aurora album, Soundnix provided some help to Cosmic once again as he created this lovely piece of two halves. The first has a beautiful ambient atmospheric feel before growing into some soaring melodic vibes during the second half, which also includes a little of the fresh colour bass vibes present in much of the modern bass music coming out lately.
Jyc Row – Together, Our Hearts Will Beat Again | Orchestral
Jyc Row is known for his amazing orchestral works and his phenomenal storytelling skills through music. So you can imagine how HYPED I was when a new INFINITE ECLIPSE track was uploaded. The thing is, this track is a finale; and when we talk about finales, we talk about delivering THE cherry on the top. This is a challenging task for anyone, but Jyc ABSOLUTELY delivers. And oooh~ my lord, does that cherry on top taste GOOD! If this part of the story is so good, who knows what the future has in store?! I hope you are as hooked as I am to this song with its loving build-up and the epic out-of-this-world melodies. I truly recommend y’all show Jyc some love, and support this track and his projects!
StealingShad3z – Scootaloo (feat. L-Train and GhostXb) | Ska Punk
Picture this: the year is 1999. You just got home from school and are playing Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater. It says you’ve unlocked a bonus character, which turns out to be a small orange pegasus…
I’m surprised it’s taken this long for someone to ponify Goldfinger’s skate anthem, but Shad3z is the right guy for the job! The backing track is just as lively and bouncy as the original, thanks to some help from L-Train on guitar and GhostXb providing the orchestration. Definitely check this out if you like ska, punk, or even if you just grew up playing THPS!
Biscuit – Sad To See You Go | Metalcore
The new wave of artists and music for G5 is strong and wonderful – this is no exception! Biscuit brings us a heart-wrenching story of Sunny Starscout’s loss, pain, passion, and love, all wrapped up in an expertly executed package. Intense guitar work, guttural vocals, and passionate screams, this artist really gives their all here! Super keen to see more from them, and you should be too!
Nyancat380 – Beyond the Eyeball | Uptempo / Jazz
Nyancat is always someone who brings surprises to the table! In this case they introduced me to a new genre I have never heard of before! Uptempo is certainly new for me, but it’s loads of fun! Nyancat perfectly combines the very different elements of Uptempo and Jazz to create fun melodies and fire drops in a way I just love!
loopyy & Koa – Pull Over (Siren Song) (FORSAKE Remix) | Progressive House
After the original track started off P@D: Oceansong with a bang, it was super exciting to hear that there were plans for a remix competition! The winners have already been announced with this total bop being named runner-up! With massive chord stacks and feel-good drops, this beast of a tune showcases the best FORSAKE has to offer (and there’s even more to come!) Keep your eyes peeled on loophoof’s Twitter to catch the full Remix EP when it drops!
Night Blaze – A Ponygrad | Orchestral
Night Blaze clearly puts a lot of thought and effort into their music. Delving deep into both world history and pony fanfiction, A Ponygrad is a gorgeous orchestral piece utilizing both soothing string instruments and powerful drums to create a wholly fulfilling experience. The heartbeat syncopation in the percussion hits deep within your chest while the rest of the instrumentation gently floats you away to the unified pony city – or ponygrad!
Ethan Toavs – Canterlot Fanfare | Orchestral
Ethan Toavs brings us a short orchestral tune that wonderfully lives up to the name “Canterlot Fanfare”. With a delightful attention grabbing intro, this song really shows off the excitement of the capital of Equestria, and makes you feel like you’re out for a day around the town.
MathematicPony – Dealbreaker (Redux) | Pop
If you know anything about MathematicPony, you’ll know how gorgeous she sounds in the original Dealbreaker. This redux highlights so much of her growth over the six years since: incredibly captivating composition, with mesmerizing ebb & flow; absolutely beautiful vocals, expertly capturing the pain and confusion Twilight feels; and of course, putting such a new spin on a pony classic that conveys a whole plethora of new emotion and tension. Lots more goodies to come from MathematicPony too, so stay tuned!
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