Brony Music Share #6
So yeah, Applejack is so awesome. But honestly, as an avid fan of orange-pelted country mares, one of my best features about Applejack is her family, and more specifically, her little sister. Apple Bloom is adorable. However, the issues with Apple Bloom and the other cutie mark crusaders is that they take a long time to warm up to. In an already 'hostile' environment bronies find themselves in when dealing with My Little Pony ('hostile' in this case referring to the struggle to accept the show for what it is) the little foal trio, and later a quartet, seem to be hard to accept simply because they disguise easiest with being stereotypical younger generation entertainment, which is often sour. It wasn't until the second season that bronies started really appreciating the fillies for their individual personalities, and began to love them as their very own characters. This is depth of Apple Bloom in particular, ads to my enjoyment of Applejack because of the chemistry their characters have to have in the show in episodes where they are expected to react to one another. They both love each other. They learn from each other. And neither of them would be the same without the other.
Episode 11: Winter Wrap Up
Winter Left Unwrapped (vs. WoodenToaster)
JackleApp
Remix War Vol. 3
Little do most bronies know, Smile, Smile, Smile was not the first song to get an early leak. Winter Wrap Up was actually leaked early in season one during the first explosions of what I choose to call the brony 'big bang'. During this time, the fandom was beside themselves. They realized all at the same time that this show was awesome, and that the songs this lesser known guy at the time Daniel Ingram were putting onto the show were enjoyable, even by someone who often rips their ears out every time they watch an animated sing-along show or movie.
When the song ran through the ears of the fandom, remixes everywhere were being made. To this day, Winter Wrap Up is one of the most remixed songs in the brony fandom and has a special place in the heart of fans who, when hearing the song, knew that there was no going back. This was it, and it was awesome.
This remix, first made by JackleApp, and then remixed again by Wooden Toaster, is my favorite remix of the song. The reason why is that its refreshing to me to hear an interesting perspective in songs by slowing them down, and even modifying the pitch of the melody and lyrics. This is definitely a chill song, and makes me melt into the snow every time I hear it.
Episode 12: Call of the Cutie
Miles (feat. EileMonty)
dBPony
Lyrics:
This is all seems very unfair. How come everypony else has theirs?
I'd be lying if I said I could wait because I really want mine right now
It kind of hurts when everypony stares
To look at my flank and see there's nothing there
I'm not gonna sit down and cry, but sometimes it's just too much
I have tried so very hard to find a place where I belong
But instead of making peace with myself, I sing a little song
So I wake up everyday
Hoping that nopony else will say
(Hey blank flank) how does it feel to not be special at all?
Truth be told I'd rather hide
Cover my face so we can't meet eye to eye
But big sister always drags me out and says I really shouldn't think like that
(Applejack)
You can't rush things like this sugar cube, a cutie mark comes with time
I know it's not something you want to hear, but how'd you think I got mine?
(I've heard this all before...)
You'll find that special talent that will make you realize why you rushed things all before
Besides
One day it'll come
And it's gonna make you giggle
It's gonna make you smile
The kind of one that's beautiful and goes for miles
Think about it every day but you've gotta wait until then my dear
(even if it takes a year)
I know where you're getting at sister, but the thought to me is torture
Gotta find a better way to get my mark much faster so I can finally stay
On this journey and quest of mine I'll find a way to get it with much less time
What do I do and where do I start
On my journey to discover my cutie mark?
If time is money and pain is gain then I will endure these silly games
Either way I'll discover my mark today
So yeah. Wow. Holy crud. This song is awesome. It features everything I love about this fandom. An up and rising talented musician named dBPony, an amazing voice actress doing an Applejack impression, in song mind you, and then of course, it being a duet between Apple Bloom and Applejack storyline-wise all smashed together to give me an eargasm.
Now I can understand the immediate complaint about this song. 'Why is Applejack voiced by a guest chick, but Apple Bloom is a dude?' To me, it doesn't matter that much, because as soon as I understand that he speaks from her perspective, it's not difficult for me to understand the lyrics and the song. And also, I think the artist chose to do this because he wanted the song to have more meaning than just to be a song about the ponies themselves. The male 'intruding' voice could easily represent a typical guy, like me, who may enjoy this song and can relate with the issues Apple Bloom is having, either in the past, or concurrently. It can make the song easier to identify with.
My favorite parts of this song include the lyrical genius behind explaining well the frustrations of Apple Bloom, and the opposite spectrum perspective of Applejack, which states that it'll all make sense when it comes. This song has so many parts that I enjoy. But mostly, I enjoy Applejack!
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