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Top 10 Best Brony Songs of All Time
Let’s continue the antics of My Little Pony fanwork in #MLPMonth. How about we start by sharing a Top 10 list that involves fan created songs that bronies have made? It seems like a very excellent choice for a Top 10 list, right?
The Top 10 will be as varied as possible and there will be some repeated artists, so that’s a fair warning. Also, I don’t hold a distinction between instrumental and lyric-based songs, every song deserves recognition. Without further ado, let’s go over the 10 best My Little Pony songs created by the fans of the show.
10.- Luna (DREAM MODE) by Eurobeat Brony
This was one of the first songs I’ve listened to when I was starting to get invested in the fandom. The song is part of Eurobeat’s “Super Ponybeat” album, it consists on Eurobeat remixes of My Little Pony Season 1 songs.
To this day I still don’t know if this song is original material or not. However, I love the beats, the piano and the lyrics, it’s been an inspiration for many content creators nowadays even. I mean, there is only one other reason why Super Ponybeat songs are widely known but that will be its own article.
This song in and off itself can be considered a brony classic, as it has refined a lot of people’s interest in the show. However, it also feels very generic in some parts and it hasn’t aged that well, to the point I like other remixes of the same song more. But I can’t deny that this is still worth listening to.
9.- Laughter by Mando Pony and AcousticBrony.
First off, yes, I know it’s supposed to be AcousticMandoPony but it’s a collaboration effort regardless. Anyways, Laughter is part of the “Elements of Friendship” series of songs, all of them are great on their own regard. I mean, when you hear Generosity and listen to the great voice of EileMonty, you have more than enough reason to place this song in the Top 10.
Why Laughter then? Because this song is way more hyperactive with its instrumentation (Much like Pinkie Pie herself). It also includes some 8-bit instruments that actually feel natural to the composition itself. It’s funny when you think about it considering Mando Pony was known for his 8-bit mixes.
I simply find myself returning to “Laughter” more than any other of the “Elements of Friendship” songs. And it’s not like the other songs are shabby, it’s great to listen to the guitar solo in Loyalty, the excellent pacing in Kindness and the magnificent composition in Generosity. Overall, these songs all deserve a good listen.
8.- Join the Herd (Remake) by Forest Rain.
How can you make something like My Little Pony into Pop and Rock? Forest Rain originally answered this question back in March 2012 with the song Join the Herd. A great song that had some incredibly fast paces vocals at the time.
Not only that but it also tells the story many of the show’s greatest fans had with the show. Including myself, the story of a guy who wonders what the heck this MLP Craze is about until they see a very good show that is worth following.
Sadly, this hasn’t aged that well and you notice Forest’s voice trying really hard to reach high pitch notes and failing. That’s why Forest remade it with better instruments and a catchier beat with the same composition. It’s a good remake of a song that shaped the fandom back when it exploded.
7.- Balladshy by AcousticBrony
I expressed my frustration on Twitter when I realized that it’s simply impossible to talk about the best brony songs without bringing up work from Acousticbrony.
To be honest, when it comes to his Mane 6 themes, it’s kind of hard to make a call as to which is better. Mostly because the themes are built around what a person prefers in terms of music and instrumentation.
When I picked Balladshy, it’s because it reminds me of the Legendary Theme from Gitaroo-Man. A slow paced tune that can make history just by listening to it. And It’s never a bad thing to listen to a love ballad while doing things such as writing or even taking a hike. This tune definitely deserves the recognition and praise it got ever since it was released.
6.- A Tropical Octav3 by Coconeru & Steven A.D.
Obvious choice is painfully obvious, A Tropical Octav3 just hits the right spots when it comes to its composition. The pacing feels consistent and excellent, what I like the most about this song has to be the lyrics. Which also take a story-based approach, this time it’s a shipwreck story between fan favorites Octavia and DJ-PON3 (Or Vinyl Scratch).
The lyrics are hard to nail though, and that’s a fact because I can never find myself to be able to consistently sing them. However, I love the pacing and the fact that it’s a very funny story to listen to. It’s sad to hear that the singer himself got constantly harassed because of this and other pony songs. Not like the gaming industry has better proponents, either.
Regardless of such, this song is a very light-hearted and funny tune with some good lyrics and singer. The instrumental version is worthy of a listen as well, though. Especially considering that it has a lot of emphasis on strings and I love strings.
5.- Between Fairy Tales and Happy Endings by PrinceWhateverer ft. Aiko & Senra
We meet with another remake of a song. While PrinceWhateverer is mostly known for his metal music, he’s no stranger to calmer vibes in his songs. And while I don’t agree with some his choices in regards to remakes (Constellations). I can say with confidence that Between Fairy Tales and Happy Endings is a great remaster of an already great song.
The song is originally a response to a huge controversy surrounding the exclusion of the brony mascot, Derpy Hooves. The basic summation was that the character was considered too offensive for some audiences and had to be retired. Bronies were devastated by this and this event generated a huge response. We can see the controversy in this song quite well, and spoiler alert: It’s not gonna be the last time I cover this sort of issue.
The song itself reminds me of one of my favorite songs named All the Same by Sick Puppies. A song that starts calmly and then slowly ascends into a rock/metal string. And that’s one of the greatest things this song has going for it.
4.-Breaking Bonds by PrinceWhateverer, AcousticBrony, Mandopony, MrGeorgeFTW and DJMHM
What happens when you gather most of the artists on this list to make them all sing a heavy metal song? You get a fucking masterpiece with chiptune beats, rap solos, amazing vocal performance and much more in one package.
Some people might consider it a very big cluttering of collaborating artists, I consider it a very great song. Sure, there are a lot of artists in this thing but all of them are capable of achieving amazing performances on their own.
This song is a story as well, telling a POV story in events surrounding an episode of My Little Pony Season 1. It was destined to be a recipe for success and boy did it make the cut in so many ways.
3.- Flutterwonder by PinkiePieSwear
How could this song not make it all the way to Top 3? A great remix of the song “So Many Wonders” that featured in My Little Pony, season 1. It became a classic for many bronies for its trance vibes and catchy tune.
The song itself is a very zen and wonderful song. It’s surrounding by singing choirs and calm music vibes while still maintaining a high BPM rate. It’s certainly a good vibe and a very addicting tune to listen to.
The few times where vocals are involved in the song are also incredible, it almost feels like Fluttershy herself is singing along to the beats. Well, except for the times her voice gets “repeated” along the beat. Regardless of such, this is a great song to listen to at any time.
2.- Finding My Way (Back Home) by Replacer
What’s that? No Cerulean Blue? Aw, shucks, I thought you’d love this song. No, but seriously, this has to be the best song Replacer has in his repertoire. It’s a very great tune that works the wonders Balladshy does and amps them up to 20.
It feels like one of those classic songs from the 70s, I don’t know why I get that feeling, though. However, the song stands out by itself with the amazing singing done by Replacer himself. Masterfully complimented by the guitar and lyrics provided by Megabyte Brony and a great guitar solo.
I just have no words to describe how amazing this song is, however. It has found itself trumped by another great song that is part of the brony classics collection. This song holds a deep meaning to me because it’s one of those I fully love and love singing to during my hikes. Much to the dismay of pretty much everything around me.
1.- The Moon Rises (Remaster) and Lullaby for a Princess by Ponyphonic.
Yes, this is literally the pick everybody would ask me about if I didn’t actually put it on the list. And really, can you discuss with the way Master Ponyphonic does his music? Giving life to underdeveloped characters Princess Luna and Princess Celestia in his own way.
On one side, we have The Moon Rises, which follows the story arc where Luna first became Nightmare Moon. The remake sung by EileMonty just shows a lot of passion that the original lacked slightly. I find myself revisiting this song quite a lot but not as much as I do with the following song in the “Musical”.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=g2PCNKlddJY
Lullaby for a Princess is supposed to be the aftermath of the entire fight that separated the two loving sisters. It’s a tragic ballad that makes it hard to not cry when you know the story behind the two Princesses and their tragedies.
Both of the songs come accompanied by animations done by Content creators WarpOut and DuoCartoonist (Which will make an appearance during the next Top 10 list). And it definitely adds to the dramatic tragedy that surrounds both of the songs. Considering that this is one of the highest regarded lore events in My Little Pony, it really isn’t that strange.
Final conclusion / Honorable mentions.
I’d love to say that there are a lot of songs I didn’t include, and I’m sure I’m going to be asked about “Discord” by The Living Tombstone, among others. But these are the best most relatable songs I could think of and the fact that there are so many more brony artists out there worth listening to brings happiness and hope to my heart.
But a few honorable mentions that didn’t make the cut for the list are Anthropology by Awkwardmarina, Shipping and Handling by P1K, Aloe Aloe by Underpony, Alicornication by zatslol and The Beatle Bronies’ song remakes.
There are also many Pony game soundtracks like Fighting is Magic, Legends of Equestria, Megapony and My Little Investigations. Not to mention the original tracks performed for the Phoenix Wright / My Little Pony Crossover: Turnabout Storm. There’ll be a lot to talk about for future #MLPMonth iterations!
After many years of fans begging Square Enix to remaster Final Fantasy VII, they finally listened and did just that. There were numerous excuses as to why the game’s re-release had lagged behind the re-releases of both VII and IX, with the most common excuse being that the game’s original code was lost years ago. However, the company made it happen and the game is finally available for modern audiences to play on modern hardware today. We’re going to give you 5 reasons why you should do just that.
First time available on modern hardware
As we’ve already said, this is the first time that the game is available on modern hardware. While the game originally launched for PS1 back in 1999, it later got a PC port in 2000. That means that is has been a whopping 19 years since a new version of the game has been available for purchase, and that wait was a brutal one. However, it is finally over and you can now play this classic game on PS4, Xbox One and Nintendo Switch along with PC. If the lack of modern hardware support was stopping you from checking out, that excuse just got thrown out the window.
The visuals look better than ever
Thankfully, Square Enix did not just slap this port together quickly and throw it out there to shut everyone up. They did a terrific job of putting on a shiny new coat of paint for the game, with the character models in particular looking much better. While things like environment textures didn’t get quite the same amount of attention, this is nevertheless the best that the game has ever looked. It also helps that the game is simply beautiful from a design standpoint, with the game’s world being gorgeous to behold even though we’re dealing with the hardware limitations of 1999.
Quality of life improvements
While those who played the game 20 years ago will still be getting what is essentially the same experience, Square Enix did add some quality of life improvements to put it more in line with current JRPGs. These changes include the likes of increasing battle speed by 3 times, shutting off random encounters completely and even a cheat to give you max HP and limit breaks. While these may seem minor, these will go a long way to ease some of the tedium that many feel after some particularly long gaming sessions. Max HP and Limit Breaks will also make the incredibly tough Ultima and Omega Weapon boss fights a lot easier to deal with.
Triple Triad
The Final Fantasy series is known for having its fair share of enticing side quests and mini games, but there isn’t a single one that is as addicting as Triple Triad. The game is essentially a card game that is played on a 3×3 grid, and each card has a certain number on the top, bottom, left and right sides. You need to place your cards in a manner that the numbers on your cards are higher than your opponents, and seeing as your card can be attacked from four different sides this can be tricky. You’re able to challenge many different characters to a match throughout the course of the entire game, and doing so comes with plenty of nice rewards that will make your quest easier.
The game is awesome
While our previous points focused on specific elements of the game, this one is a simple fact that has been true since 1999: the game is awesome. Unfortunately, releasing immediately after Final Fantasy VII (a watershed moment for gaming) put it under a very cruel microscope, with many knee jerk reactions simply saying it “isn’t as good as VII.” However, in the years that have passed people have revisited the game, and the consensus has definitely changed. This adventure that Square created is unlike any other in the series, being host to an ambitious and bizarre plot filled with some of the best characters the series has ever seen. If you’ve played the game before then this is the perfect time to experience this masterpiece all over again, and if you haven’t then what are you waiting for?
2019 has been yet another good year for gaming so far, with several games releasing that will be big contenders for game of the year once the curtain closes. However, despite the year already being more than halfway over, there are still some huge titles on the horizon that are sure to make their own dents on the coming best-of lists. This article will list the 10 biggest games that are still coming in 2019.
Control
A new game from Remedy Entertainment is always highly-anticipated, and Control is no different. The game is an action-adventure game in the same style as Alan Wake or Quantum Break, but with a supernatural twist. Players will control Jesse Faden, who possesses a variety of supernatural abilities like telekinesis, levitation and more. She will be using her abilities in order to defeat an enemy known only as the Hiss, which has corrupted reality. Control launches for PS4, Xbox One and PC on August 27th.
Borderlands 3
It has been many years since the last game in the Borderlands series released, but the hiatus is finally coming to an end very soon. Those who have played previous games in the series will feel right at home with this game, as it’s once again a loot-driven FPS. The game will offer more zany characters and a charming and insane world to explore, all while dealing with new antagonists Troy and Tyreen Calypso along with their Children of the Vault cult. Borderlands 3 launches for PS4, Xbox One and PC on September 13th, with a Google Stadia port release date being TBA.
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon Breakpoint
Tom Clancy’s Ghost Recon series is returning soon with Breakpoint, which will serve as a continuation of previous game Wildlands. The game is set in an open world environment called Aurora, which is a fictional island in the Pacific Ocean. Players will control Lieutenant Colonel Anthony “Nomad” Perryman, who is a special forces operative that was sent to the island to investigate a series of disturbances in the area. Breakpoint launches for PS4, Xbox One and PC on October 4th, with a Google Stadia port coming in November.
Call of Duty: Modern Warfare
Each new installment in the Call of Duty series is always huge, but Modern Warfare’s release marks a first for the long-running franchise. It will be the first game in the series that is reimagining of a previous game in the series, taking 2004’s original game and updating its mechanics and themes to match today’s world. The game will still have some of the beats that the first game had, but will also incorporate lots of surprises to make it a fresh experience. Modern Warfare launches for PS4, Xbox One and PC on October 25th.
The Outer Worlds
Obsidian Entertainment’s The Outer Worlds is one that will be very highly-anticipated for fans of Fallout: New Vegas, as this game serves as a sort of spiritual successor to that game. It will be an open world RPG that allows you to explore many unique areas crawling with plenty of deadly foes. Players will also be able to encounter and recruit NPCs as companions that have their own personal missions and stories to take part in. The Outer Worlds launches for PS4, Xbox One and PC on October 25th, with a Switch port also being in the works.
Luigi’s Mansion 3
It seemed very unlikely that Luigi’s Mansion would become a recurring franchise for Nintendo following the original GameCube game, but here we are. Luigi’s Mansion 3 is coming to Switch, which also means it will be the first home console release since the original game back in 2003. This time the game is set in a haunted hotel rather than a mansion, and Luigi has some new tricks up his sleeves to take down all those ghosts. Luigi’s Mansion 3 will launch exclusively for Nintendo Switch on October 31st.
Death Stranding
If you’re looking for the most ambitious (and weirdest) game still coming in 2019, then look no further. Hideo Kojima’s Death Stranding has perplexed gamers ever since its announcement, and each new trailer that releases just brings more and more questions to the table. It is Kojima’s first game since breaking up with Konami after the release of Metal Gear Solid V: The Phanton Pain (and the cancellation of Silent Hills), and it looks like Kojima has taken the newfound complete creative control to deliver something truly original. Death Stranding launches exclusively for PS4 on November 8th.
Pokemon Sword & Shield
At this point we all know what to expect from a new Pokemon game, and Sword and Shield seems poised to deliver even more cute creatures for players to capture and battle very soon. What sets Sword and Shield apart from its predecessors is that it will be the first home console release for the series, which is saying something considering the series has been around for over 20 years. Pokemon Sword & Shield launches exclusively for Switch on November 15th.
Shenmue III
If you’re a fan of Shenmue then nothing needs to be said for the inclusion of the upcoming third game on this list. Fans of the series have been waiting nearly two decades for a follow-up to the second game, and in just a couple of months that will finally be delivered to them. Brought to life thanks to an extremely successful Kickstarter campaign, the game continues the adventure of protagonist Ryo Hazuki as he hunts down his father’s killer. Shenmue III will launch for PS4 and PC on November 19th.
DOOM Eternal
id Software’s DOOM 2016 was one of the best FPS games to come along in years, so it’s a no-brainer that the follow-up would be on this list. Eternal is set to offer yet another intense FPS campaign for players to plunge into, while also offering a multiplayer component that greatly improves upon the last game’s underwhelming multiplayer mode. There will also be twice as many demon types than there was in the last game, meaning that the chaos level just got that much higher. DOOM Eternal launches for PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, Google Stadia and PC on November 22nd.
Microsoft’s Xbox E3 2019 Press Conference has officially come to an end, and with it came plenty of big announcements to get excited about. Some new games were announced, whereas previously-announced games got new footage and/or release dates. In this article we’ve narrowed it all down to the 5 most exciting announcements.
New Xbox “Project Scarlett” Coming Holiday 2020
We’ve known for a while now that a new Xbox was in the works, but now we know when to expect it. Microsoft’s fourth console (which hopefully has a better official name than Xbox One did) will be a big step up from the previous console. Things like much faster load times, an AMD Processor that is four times more powerful than the Xbox One X, 8K Resolution and 120 FPS were all mentioned. A price and exact release date weren’t mentioned. It will also be launching with…
Halo Infinite Coming Holiday 2020, Launching On Both Xbox One and Project Scarlett
The wait for the next Halo game has been longer than ever before for series fans, and the announcement at E3 revealed that the wait will continue. Halo Infinite will not be launching until Holiday 2020, meaning it will have been 5 years since the previous game released with Halo 5. It will also be launching on Xbox One and Project Scarlett, meaning the new console will have a big launch title for fans to get pumped about.
Cyberpunk 2077 Coming April 2020, Stars Keanu Reeves
It’s hard to pick a game that people have been more excited about than Cyberpunk 2077, and after Microsoft’s press conference we’re even more excited. Not only is it coming in April of next year, but Keanu Reeves himself will be playing a “key” role in the game. Everything shown from the game has looked great so far, so hopefully it all pans out and we have another classic from CD Projekt RED come April 2020.
FromSoftware and George R.R. Martin Collaboration Elden Ring Announced
This one was actually leaked prior to the presentation, but Dark Souls developer FromSoftware and Game of Thrones author George R.R. Martin are collaborating on a new game. The game is called Elden Ring, and it will be a departure from the developer’s most recent games as it will be open world. Very little information on the game is known at this point, as it is still in the early stages of development.
Phantasy Star Online 2 Is Coming West
It took a very long time, but the popular MMORPG is finally coming west. The game is coming to Xbox One in a free-to-play form in Spring 2020, so the wait won’t be that much longer. “There will be no limitations on game experiences,”says Sega, because they want to “provide all players with a fair and exciting experience.”
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