This is a classical guitar arrangement of Daniel Ingram's fabulous "Love is in Bloom" from the season 2 finale of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. It was such a great wedding song, I decided people should have it played at their wedding. Why not?
It's video to prove that it's a real guitar and not a VST like I've been asked before (please do not mind the messiness of the room). Sorry, but VSTs aren't able to make THESE kinds of mistakes! Recorded directly into the computer, through my preamp and POD X3. Also, you'll notice some popping; this is easily remedied by procuring for me a better system for recording. ;)
Special thanks to my awesome wife to whom, at the time of this recording, I've been married for nine years! I love you, baby!
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram wrote this piece and all copyright resides with him, his publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations.
Love is in Bloom (Solo Guitar Cover)warbalist2012-06-08 | For all you bronies getting married!!!
This is a classical guitar arrangement of Daniel Ingram's fabulous "Love is in Bloom" from the season 2 finale of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. It was such a great wedding song, I decided people should have it played at their wedding. Why not?
It's video to prove that it's a real guitar and not a VST like I've been asked before (please do not mind the messiness of the room). Sorry, but VSTs aren't able to make THESE kinds of mistakes! Recorded directly into the computer, through my preamp and POD X3. Also, you'll notice some popping; this is easily remedied by procuring for me a better system for recording. ;)
Special thanks to my awesome wife to whom, at the time of this recording, I've been married for nine years! I love you, baby!
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram wrote this piece and all copyright resides with him, his publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations.Fallout: Equestria Radio Play Adaptation Season 1 Episode 4 Soundtrackwarbalist2015-07-27 | Here's the soundtrack to episode 4 of the EBC production of Fallout: Equestria. All pieces by Warbalist except #3 "Radiation Treatment" by Dalken Starbyne, and #9 "Smoke in the Distance" by Cørvus. Littlepip theme by Dr. Dissonance.
I want to welcome Dalken Starbyne and Cørvus to the composition team!
Track Listing: 1. Revenge of the Killer Brainbots! 2. Better Wiped Than Striped 3. Radiation Treatment 4. Little Macintosh 5. Is It Really Just Me Out Here? 6. Still Refreshing After 200 Years 7. Finding Her Virtue 8. We Can, We Must, And We Will 9. Smoke in the Distance 10. Is That a Pegasus? 11. It's Muh Policy
Download soundtrack here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/45j7z371eht2jfk/FOER_Episode_4_Soundtrack.zipFallout: Equestria Radio Play Adaptation Season 1 Episode 3 Soundtrackwarbalist2015-05-18 | Pashoo and I have some more treats for you. Here's the soundtrack to episode 3 of the EBC production of Fallout: Equestria. Littlepip theme by Dr. Dissonance.
Listen to the episode over at the Equestrian Broadcasting Company: youtu.be/LcEa5s6cd6A
Track Listing: This is Daylight? Not Taking Chances/Close the Door A Tale of Two Flies Learning to Trust Can't Turn Back Now A Tree?/Sniper Pony Oh, Goddesses! Are You for Real? Take That! Hunting Raiders The Ghoul Walking Corpse/Deja vu From Wasteland with Love Mouth Full of Axe One Left The Big Macintosh War Memorial
This is the way that it has to be What I meant when I told you My soul must be free
This is the way that it has to be When the whole world turns blue So why can't you see?
Things may seem bleak And your knees may be weak But remember what I told you All those years ago
When the princess brings that big, old sun down And the moon comes out for the night And now that you can see her sister's crown You should have nothing to fright
Because the sun can't hide forever It doesn't matter wherever It's never really gone And we'll still go on and on
So when you're feeling down And you're feeling blue And nothing goes the way you want it to Just remember what I told you Just remember what I told you
Because the sun can't hide forever It doesn't matter wherever With or without a princess With or without our sight You can always find your own sun inside To take away the night
And I'm telling you don't give up No, don't give in You're still in this And in it to win
Without me, you'll be fine Find your own light Let it shine
Without me, you'll be fine Because the sun can't hide It's right there inside So the sun can't hide No the sun can't hide ForeverHarmony of Life from Seeds of Kindness 4: Shine Togetherwarbalist2015-01-26 | Better late than never, right?
This is our song off of the latest Seeds of Kindness album. The lyrics were written by Dalken Starbyne and Metal Mare. Singing and art by Metal Mare. Music written and performed by me, Warbalist. Trombone and flugelhorn were performed by Pashoo.
If you're not familiar with the Seeds of Kindness albums, they are charity albums put together by Bronies for Good and featuring the talents of many skilled and generous artists. The albums are then put up online for a donation. All proceeds go to a variety of charities.
The past few albums proceeds (over $70,000 in total) have gone to some great charities. The charity this time is the Against Malaria Fund. Please go support them and help save lives!
=VERSE 1= Be strong The song of life is long Performance isn't wrong But when you play out of key The discordance serves to only Break - So have another take See now what all's at stake Bringing yourself into tune Helps to orchestrate
=PRE-CHORUS 1= Relate Every step you take - to this aim Although we have different names We’re the same! We all have our parts to play If we just meet halfway You’ll see dissonance fall away
=CHORUS= We are perfectly wrote - so now take up this oath - to lift up every single note Like a grand symphony - perfect polyphony - is in diversity
=BRIDGE= Notes - Of different colors - We Make up all we see - and hear together we are one
=VERSE 2= For now Forever and a Day Our crowning harmony will spill into the air Timpanys hit - trumpets blare
=PRE-CHORUS 2= The stage Is set for you to unleash - who you are Uniquely sounding rhythmic bars Never far Are those who raise their voices high From every walk of life Can be heard in the choir!
=CHORUS & AD LIB. OUT=Flutterfish - Warbalist + Freewave (ft. Digibrony)warbalist2014-08-23 | Made for Remix War 8.
This was a lot of fun. Been a while since I've done a more straight ahead pony thing that wasn't Fo:E.
Go check out and subscribe to Freewave; I love that guy. He takes chances and he's one of the big forces that keeps a lot of the brony music scene together: youtube.com/user/thefreewave
Digibrony/Digibro loves to analyze everything and is very good at it, I might add. Also, anyone who enjoys ABe animes is top-notch in my book: youtube.com/user/DigibronyMLP
You can download the song here: http://www.mediafire.com/listen/41ka48fce54d5db/Warbalist_+_Freewave_(ft_DigiBrony)_-_Flutterfish.mp3No Strangers Here - A Song Written for the Fallout: Equestria Radio Play Episode 2warbalist2014-05-26 | Here's the song I composed and recorded for the Fallout: Equestria Radio Play episode 2. I suppose it's more of a bonus track. I wanted to make sure it was the exact opposite in every way what happened in the episode.
Go listen to the episode: http://youtu.be/DQTdKv1H3Q8 Track Listing: Littlepip in the Wasteland Campfire and Chains Lookie Here Raider Territory (Pashoo) Escape Artist Cagey Oh, it is ON Monterey Jack's True Colors Quick Study Two-Hundred-Year-Old Message
Download these tracks and more at: http://www.mediafire.com/download/eskbab8yr6gnhqs/FOER-S1E02_Soundtrack.zipFallout: Equestria Radio Play Adaptation Season 1 Episode 1 Soundtrackwarbalist2014-01-09 | Here's the soundtrack, brought to you by Pashoo and I. Littlepip theme by Dr. Dissonance. This was a lot of fun. I can't wait to do another.
List of tracks: EBC Nightly News Theme Voices of Wartime Equestria Velvet's Barn Door Yes No Asleep on the Job Sugar Apple Bombs (Pashoo) Pip is Cute Betrayal (Pashoo) Littlepip Rising (Pashoo) No Exceptions Never Let Back in - Souls of the Dead
Download these tracks and more here: http://www.mediafire.com/download/vnnberwx7je557n/FOER-S1E1%20Soundtrack.zipAlready One Year (jazzy cover for the Fallout: Equestria radio play adaptation, featuring EileMonty)warbalist2014-01-09 | Uploaded by popular demand, here's Eileen and my cover of Brown Eyes' song "Already One Year." This song was suggested by the radio play's show runner, Radiohooves.
As I lose myself to time I can't help but stop and feel How the time has gone since I've seen you go on Sorrow comes through for the years that pass Each year that I spent seeing you
It was so self-satisfying to tell my love to you On the day we met, but it's faded away Each birthday of yours, that goes by each year I honor with candles and tears
I believe in you, I believe in your mind Though it's been a whole year since I've seen you I stay here for you, though the time piles on I wait for you
I would like to say "come back", but I just can't bring myself To come to the door and see you in her arms Those eyes of hers glow with a kind warm light And draw me away from your own
I believe in you, I believe in your mind With the knowledge you've moved on without me You moved on with life and your memories stay Without me there
All the memories come and they rush to me now Of laughs and of dreams and of hopes long gone There's only one new memory in my mind The thought of seeing you in tears
[You said, I wouldn't be with you anymore.] But, I believe in you, I believe in your mind With the knowledge you've moved on without me You moved on with life and your memories stay Oh, without me there I believe in you, I believe in your mind though it's been a whole year since I've seen you I stay here for you, though the time goes on No, I wait for youHay Ms. Derpy (Cover for the Fallout: Equestria radio adaptation featuring Metal Mare and Atticus)warbalist2014-01-08 | Hey, folks. I had requests to put this up and so here it is. The rest of the soundtrack to follow. Lead vocal performed by MetalMare. Bass vocal performed by Atticus: http://www.youtube.com/channel/UCCXYqQDTNsD_YhgPhcodDAg Guitars and tenor voice performed by me. Art by Acesential: http://acesential.deviantart.com/art/Fo-E-Radio-Play-EP1-Out-of-the-Stable-407717801
Hay there Ms. Derpy How's it going in Equestria? I'm another world away But filly, you just look so pretty Yes you do Rainbow ain't got nothin on you
My dear Ms. Derpy Don't you worry, don't you fret I'll be there if you get lonely Even if we've never met We'll start to fly Listen to my voice, it tells no lies. Hey girl, I really love your eyes.
CHORUS Some day I'll wish upon a star And wake up somewhere very far A land I had only heard about before... And the first thing that I'm gonna do Is search right across that land for you Because you are the pony I adore And I swear I'll love you forever-more.
Hay there Ms. Derpy I've got so much that I want to say If only I could speak with you... I know I'd find a way To say it all Together into love we'd fall
My sweet Ms. Derpy I know that this song is getting long It was meant to be so simple, I just Don't know what went wrong, it's all for you You know that I'll always come through My Derpy Hooves, this song's for you
Throughout life's unusual course we face unwelcome surprises, but that does not mean we should just fold up and never be happy again! Quite the contrary. Smiling, laughing and acting like a big goof can brighten your mood and may even help others through their dark time.
So, again, show your friends and family some attention! Heck, show yourself some attention. It can help pick you out of the pits and keep you from the morass of modern life.
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram and Amy Keating Rogers wrote this piece and all copyright resides with them, their publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations. All mistakes are my own!
Someone with a better guitar and a stronger thumb should be recording these; there's too much buzz when I play.Glow [From Seeds of Kindness 3: A Beautiful Heart]warbalist2013-08-26 | The Seeds of Kindness series is back with a new album. The peeps over at Bronies for Good refuse to stop giving help to those who need it. http://broniesforgood.org
It's in your heart It's in your mind It's in your soul And what you leave behind
So plant it now and see it grow The bloom of kinship that you sew From gentle acts and loyal pacts As they cast away that darkened gloom
Watch and learn from what they do Mistakes are made That's how we grow It's a common process don't you know So get back up You'll make it to The shelter where I once met you
Inside is where you need to look Every cranny, every nook But you're the author So write that book The story that you always knew
Write it now and see it flow The tale of friendship that you show It may be fate or a moment's wait As we cast a glow across the room
Don't squabble over petty things See the beauty that your kindness brings It might seem cheesy But it's really easy You know it to be trueGenerosity (Oh, thats me) [From Seeds of Kindness 3: A Beautiful Heart]warbalist2013-08-26 | The Seeds of Kindness series is back with a new album. The peeps over at Bronies for Good refuse to stop giving help to those who need it. http://broniesforgood.org
This song, "Generosity", is another foray into the big 80's. Another big thanks to Metal-Mare, who continuously astounds me with her vocal prowess.
Generosity (Oh, that's me)
Lyrics (full of only the cheesiest of cheese):
[Verse 1]: Out on the floor... I am the dean My rockin' body is the best that you've seen. My voice is strong... to share my dream, But that's not all, d'you know what I mean?
[Verse 2]: In my business... I am the queen. All my competitors... faces are green. But I'd give it up... for a friend in need. I'd give until I tear out the seams.
[Pre-Chorus]: (Oh-Oh-) Yeah, don't you know you're a star? (Oh-Woah-) Come on and tell us who you... really are!
[Chorus]: (Generosity) Oh, that's me, baby! (Generosity) Be the party, yeah! (Generosity) Oh, yeah now we can agree, Open up your heart and let it go free.
[Verse 3]: This very hour... you must confide, Where your mind... resi-eee-ya-eeedes You got it tough? You should abide, With your friends and family, they are your tribe.
[Verse 4]: Stitch up your side. Good will collides, With laughter... and love there, besides. Beautiful heart... filled up with pride, You can see it shining through from inside.
[Pre-Chorus] [Chorus] [Solo] [Prechorus] [Chorus/Outro with plenty of ad libs] x4Seeds of Kindness 3 - A Beautiful Heart [Preview]warbalist2013-08-07 | Bronies for Good ( http://broniesforgood.org ) is coming out with a new charity album in their "Seeds of Kindness" series. This third installment is called "A Beautiful Heart" ( http://broniesforgood.org/seeds-of-kindness-3 ) and will be sure to delight any fan of pastel-colored, diminutive equines.
A few friends and I made a couple of songs to go on it. This is a preview of those two songs.
They've already funded quite a number of projects for Your Siblings ( http://yoursiblings.org ), and hope to fund many more in the future.
You can get an album full of rockin' tunes and donate to a good cause at the same time! Just head on over to http://broniesforgood.org/seeds-of-kindness-3 and when the album is released, donate what you can and snag the album.
Peace and love, everybody. As cheesy as this sounds, we're all in this together.Anthem-Clickthroughwarbalist2013-07-14 | I played some guitar for an awesome dude, for this piece: http://youtu.be/MSA1mXptwlQ
Go listen to more of his stuff at LoreRD: http://www.youtube.com/user/runningdrummervidsArt of the Dress - Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Coverwarbalist2013-04-24 | Hi there, my friends. Ol' Warby's here again with another acoustic cover. This is the one that hooks the sensitive artist in us all.
Sorry it's not played too cleanly, not practicing classical stuff for several months will do that to you. Even though it's rough, I wanted it out. I love that others can play these for their friends, loved ones, or even just for fun.
At least one person wanted me to do real videos. Maybe I will, but I didn't want to have an hour or two of footage of me messing up! XD But I may still, in the future for other covers.
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram wrote this piece and all copyright resides with him, his publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations. All mistakes are my own!Headcanon [a MLP FIM fanon advisory]warbalist2013-03-11 | Have you gotten into a heated discussion about unimportant things in cartoons? Heed the warning in this song.
I wish I had a cool, roughed-up Jamaican voice, but alas. You'll have to deal with my lullaby voice.
Scoots is an orphan and she cannot fly, She lives in a cardboard box under Dash's house in the sky. It seems really cruel to pick on this poor kid. It's not because she is a brat, it's just something that we did.
Applejack is an orphan, too, but at least this one's seeming true. Granny Smith takes care of her and little Apple Bloom, But where are their parents? What happened anyway? Big Mac won't talk about it and that is why we say...
Headcanon! The show's writers are gunning for you. Headcanon! They'll ruin you, that's what they're gonna do. Headcanon! Oh yeah! You may think it's fun but your headcanon might make it worse for everyone.
You know, Lyra and Bon Bon hook up Friday nights, And you cannot mention Cheerilee without getting in a fight. Tavi and Skratch do not date in my mind. I guess I've made a mortal sin, But when Derpy ships with a mailbox it's a fight no one can win.
Headcanon! The show's writers are gunning for you. Headcanon! They'll ruin you, that's what they're gonna do. Headcanon! Oh yeah! You may think it's fun but your headcanon might blow it for everyone.
Relax and just let it flow. Have fun; it's a silly show. Keep it to yourself; you don't need to share. There's no such thing as a Ministry Mare!
Headcanon! The show's writers are gunning for you. Headcanon! They'll ruin you, that's what they're gonna do. Headcanon! Oh yeah! Even I think it's fun, but don't let your headcanon screw it up for everyone.
Say what you will about Somber and his massive book, "Project Horizons," but it's given me a lot of enjoyment over the past several months. The characters are vivid and the backstory is DEEP.
This is my take on one of the songs written into the book. The lyrics, as far as I know, are a parody of William Blake's "The Tiger" done up by Somber. I made slight adjustments to the lyrics and arrangement. I also made the musics. The female voice is once again, Metal-Mare.
Chorus: C - | - |G - | - |B7 - | - |C - | - | G - | - |Am - | - |D - | - | - | - ||September (A Funkified Warbyne Cover) - Clickthroughwarbalist2013-01-29 | Click through to here: http://youtu.be/L1PDVz9MLrcPixel Kitties Plays Ping-Pong With Parasprites [PK-APPROVED]warbalist2013-01-28 | PixelKitties, amirite?
Every time she makes something new it's either "Bwafwafwa" time or "D'AAAWWWW" time. Go visit her DeviantArt: http://pixelkitties.deviantart.com Favorite all the things. Bonus points for Robocop, Dr. Who and Die Hard references.
The photograph used for the video is a candid, self-portrait of the artist.
I don't know what the bonus points do, but I'm sure they're very important for being allowed into Sto'Vo'Kor.
Sorry about some of the out of tune-ness; I pulled that guitar out of surgery to perform those licks and he was fairly grumpy at me for playing my six-strings so much. He still needs a new, thinner, low b-string. Keep him in your thoughts.
Please forgive the crudity of this video. I didn't have time to make my own content or edit it.
Please forgive the reference in the previous sentences, I am sleep now...
Original song by Daniel Ingram.Little Stop/Rundown [Linkthrough]warbalist2012-12-24 | A piece I worked on with some fun peeps.
Link here: http://youtu.be/7pdOJI9T2-8Winter Snuggle-Upwarbalist2012-12-23 | Well, friends, it's been a bumpy year, but ol' Warbal's got something to keep you feelin' safe and sound this holiday season.
Gather round your family and friends and let them know how much you care for them. If you don't have family or friends or you just don't care for them, then find somebody to care about and give them a hug for me.
Stills from: My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic, which is owned by Hasbro and expertly animated by Studio B/DHX Media; go buy all their stuff, and keep this fun show goin'.Fallout: Equestria - Project Horizons - Chapter 32 - Choirwarbalist2012-12-19 | This is a little piece and scene we put together because I deemed it necessary. Been wanting to do this for quite some time, now. Sorry if you were expecting something ultra-goofy; don't worry, I'll do some non-creepy stuff soon.
It was a fascinating chapter and very spooky to boot. I don't know when fan fiction got good, but I'm still amazed by the quality of this story.
A giant shout out to Mister Mech who inspired me to actually go through with writing this thing by making this awesomely creepy art!
Read the super-massive, amazing, original story by Kkat: http://www.equestriadaily.com/2011/04/story-fallout-equestria.htmlFaithful and Strong (Thats What I Want To Be)warbalist2012-09-23 | Ever have one of those times when you feel you're at your lowest and you just wish someone would be there for you? Well, here's a chance to be that person helping those in need.
Can't move, bucked out, can't stand long on my own, now filly! Won't listen, no sir, if you're wanting to help....me out. What I'm saying to you is the honest truth.....sure as sugar, That you can't stop me from helping my friends do better than their best, Trot further and ascend!
PRE-CHORUS:
I'll always be there for my friends....aw yeah, With any help that I might lend! Grab my rope, we'll put your Problems in their pen, And we'll succeed, Because your
CHORUS 1:
(Soul is tough) With friends like you I cannot get enough. You know your (Heart is pure) Faithful and strong, you know I know for sure.
VERSE 2:
Uncivil, uncouth, table's too good for me.....that's what you said. Bright lights, big city, can't seem to fit myself in...to your polite company, now. That's okay, anyway, I'm bustin' flank back to the farm, What was I doin' thinkin' I was wrong? I didn't learn nuthin', I was right all along!
PRE-CHORUS
CHORUS 2:
(Soul is tough) With friends like you I cannot get enough. You know your (Heart is pure) Faithful and strong, you know I know for sure. You gotta (Trust yourself) I know you can do it, I know you know it, too! (Just be free) Faithful and strong that's what I want to be, now!
BRIDGE:
Be a shining light, A Champion of what's right. Bless those around you and you'll see, Exactly who you're s'posed to be!
CHORUS 3:
(Soul is tough) With friends like you I cannot get enough. You know your (Heart is pure) Faithful and strong, you know I know for sure. You gotta (Trust yourself) I know you can do it, I know you know it, too! (Just be free) Faithful and strong that's what I want, That's what I want, That's what I want to be! Yeah!Faithful and Strong [Preview]warbalist2012-09-10 | Ever have one of those times when you feel you're at your lowest and you just wish someone would be there for you? Well, here's a chance to be that person helping those in need.
This preview is for a song that will be featured on the upcoming charity album put together by Bronies for Good [ http://broniesforgood.org ] and fashioned by the creative forces of the musicians over at My Little Remix [ http://mylittleremix.com ] in order to fund the Your Siblings charity [ http://yoursiblings.org/faq ].
Keep your eye out for the album; it's bound to be fantastic.
PS: For those of you who are fans of cheesy lyrics, this might be your favorite song, ever! XD[Remix War V] - After Hours With Rarity - Bossa Nova Loungewarbalist2012-09-01 | *CREATED FOR MLR REMIX WAR V*
Grab yourself a highball and get ready for a smoothness that'll never quit. Our own miss Rarity is a smooth operator and enjoys living the high life at her boutique. But what happens after hours? I'll tell you...the slickest rhythms to come out of Ponyville. Awwwwww yeah.
Thanks to my main, Metal-Mare for singing and playin' them sweet-sounding vibes.
Don't let them get to you! Even though it can sometimes be tough, keep your mind focused on the good things, the true friends you have, maybe a family member who understands, and if all else fails, you can always believe in yourself.
/cheese
Sorry about the buzz in this piece, but it sounds as though my Variax could use a new nut.
I tried using images from the show but they didn't convey the awkward feeling Chrysalis leaves in her wake, so I went to the fandom and found some wonderful art by some of the most amazingly talented artists out there. Is there no end to the talent and fabulosity of this community?
If you created one of these images and feel I have wronged you in any way, do not hesitate to let me know and I'll remove your image from the video.Becoming Popular - Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Coverwarbalist2012-08-04 | Now, have a seat with me and let me tell you, friends, just because someone you know is becoming or has become popular doesn't necessarily mean they've forgotten about you. Some people just lead busy lives and have a lot of meetings to attend and deadlines to meet.
So, the next time you are missing your popular or busy friend, send them a text or an e-mail telling them how much they mean to you, and what you've been up to; they're probably missing you, too.
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram wrote this piece and all copyright resides with him, his publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations.
All mistakes and unintentional ringing on the F# string (because the guitar was tuned down a half step) are mine, all mine!BBBFF - Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Coverwarbalist2012-08-04 | I don't know about you all, but I miss my family sometimes somethin' fierce! But when it comes to me, I don't have a BBBFF, I AM the BBBFF, or at least I hope I'm good enough to be.
This one goes out to all of you ponies who miss your family, especially if they're in harm's way. Grab your favorite drink, look out over the countryside and think about all the good times. And if you can, give them a call and tell them you care.
This slideshow has a lot of wonderful images. Unfortunately, I was sent some of these images without context as to who made them! If you know who drew what, please let me know! Here are the ones I DO know:
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram wrote this piece and all copyright resides with him, his publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations. All mistakes are my own!Perfect Stallion - Fingerstyle Acoustic Guitar Coverwarbalist2012-08-04 | Because Atticus said so, here's my solo arrangement of The Perfect Stallion.
After your long day of laboring in the fields (the office), cook yourself a nice dinner, sit on the couch and meditate on your special somepony; give them a little hug and kiss for me!
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram wrote this piece and all copyright resides with him, his publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations.
All mistakes are my own!Fallout: Equestria: A Shared History (Music)warbalist2012-07-13 | This is the music for the Fallout: Equestria Radio Drama promo "A Shared History." You get to hear the music before the rest of the promo!
Download link: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?2neulpctq542vrlLove is in Bloom (Complextro/Rock Remix)warbalist2012-07-01 | Everybody loves this song, so I had to remix it. I'm not that used to remixes, so I guess it's more of a cover, but I still used some source material, so I'm calling it a remix, complete with some mildly sloppy guitar playing! XD
My good friend, Hamish had this to say about it: "It's like the weidest mix of Ponies, 90's boy band, D'n'B, and Portal."
I just said, "WOO!"
The little acoustic part in the center is from my acoustic arrangement; go check it out: http://youtu.be/B1w4UqwCPEI
Remember kids: Daniel Ingram wrote this piece and all copyright resides with him, his publishing company, Hasbro, or something like that. Who knows with corporations.
A giganterous thanks to Dr. Dissonance for generously allowing me to run my music through his glorious VSTs, and for writing Littlepip's theme (the theme heard at the end). Leitmotifs for the win! http://www.youtube.com/user/DrDissonance1
Download: http://www.mediafire.com/download.php?sp7pq913pxa16uzLove Me, Cheerilee (Musical Cover for Fallout: Equestria)warbalist2012-05-18 | Warbalist, Coconeru, and Metal Mary's "Rodgers and Hammerstein" cover of Wooden Toaster and Living Tombstone's "Love Me Cheerilee," created for the radio drama adaptation of Kkat's novel, Fallout: Equestria; the absolute, most bizarre idea for a crossover, ever, and a wonderful read.
So far, this project has been a complete joy to work on. There are so many talented individuals giving so much of their love, time and effort in order to bring Kkat's excellent story to life. I feel honored to be a part of the team.
Wooden Toaster and The Living Tombstone, if you're reading, I'm sorry the taint of the wasteland got to your music.Vicious Lies (Symphonic Metal Cover)warbalist2012-04-24 | The moment I heard d.notive's Vicious Lies, I knew I had to do a symphonic, European-style, metal cover of it, replete with overblown instrumentation and hum-able guitar solo.
Might as well throw this up here, as well: "Depeche Mode" is a registered trademark, and belongs to Mute Records. The vinyl Depeche Mode logo is copyright to the same, used here without permission under Fair Use stipulations, as provided by copyright law.Everypony Loves Tara Strong [a Twilightlicious Remix]warbalist2012-03-29 | I think it's a requirement now, by our supreme overlord, now, that we make at least one Twilightlicious remix. I had no choice but to complexify it. Gotta hand it to the really good complextro artists, it takes a lot of patience to grab the samples, slice them, make synths and mess with things until they sound decent.
Now go forth, and shake thy boot...
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y.Luna Writes in Her Die-Ary [Original]warbalist2012-03-16 | Ok, this one was really fun to write and record!
The fourth piece in a series of pieces, which asks the question, "what would these characters listen to, in their spare time?" So, naturally, each piece will be fairly different from the next. This isn't really intended to be a theme for the character, but more as a development.
Luna is one of my favorite characters; lots of depth. When I thought of her (post transformation), though, I thought of a troubled teen in her room writing diatribes about those in positions of authority, in her diary. Couldn't get the image out of my head. A little autobiographical? Maybe.
Anyway, I got to write and record a piece in one of my favorite genres of music, yay! And, being sooOOOooo goth, it's pretty sarcastic...
Lyrics (Revised German edition coming soon. Danke für die Korrekturen.):
Sorge, sorge Für deine Schwesterlein Ich habe Vertrauen Bitte, bitte Für deine Schwesterlein Ich habe Vertrauen
Du triffst die Entscheidungen Die uns allen zugute. Keine Schlechte Entscheidung. Nein, es gibt kein.
[CHORUS]
Du bist immer da Um mir durch zu sehen Du bist immer da Ich bin nie allein. Du bist immer da. Wo warst du?
Ooooo, Wo warst du? Ooooo, In einem Traum? Ich sehe es deutlich.
[CHORUS]X2 Jetzt, jetzt Für deine Schwesterlein Ich habe Vertrauen in dir.
Here's a translation. It's not completely literal, but it would have sounded goofy if it was.
[Chorus] Care, Care For your little sister I put my faith Please, Please For your little sister I put my faith
You make the decisions That benefit us all. No bad decisions. No, not one.
[CHORUS]
You are always there To see me through. You are always there I am never alone. You are always there. Where were you?
Oooooh, Where were you? Oooooh, In a dream? I see it, clearly...
[CHORUS]X2 Now, now For your little sister. I put my faith in you.Pinkie Pies FUNK FLOORwarbalist2012-03-10 | Two versions to download. Links in the description.
This one I couldn't help but do.
The third piece in a series of pieces, which asks the question, "what would these characters listen to, in their spare time?" So, naturally, each piece will be fairly different from the next. This isn't really intended to be a theme for the character, but more as a development.
There aren't very many genres of music that tell you to shake your booty more than some funky disco. It just fits, you know? So much so that someone had already made this gif! Life's a party!
Easter Egg from Season 2 Episode 19 of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic.
Fluttershy does the "Hulk Walk" aka: the "Lonely Man" from the end of The Incredible Hulk series. Music and all!Derpy Rage - [Nu-Gabber/Hardcore and Dubstep]warbalist2012-03-02 | The second piece in a series of pieces, which asks the question, "what would these characters listen to, in their spare time?" So, naturally, each piece will be fairly different from the next. This isn't really intended to be a theme for the character, but more as a development.
Ah, Derpy, the brony-beloved. The desire came to write this most bizarre piece of music after I thought, "well, what music did she listen to as an adolescent?" I landed on the Nu-Gabber genre because, lord knows, if I were derp-eyed, I would have gotten fairly upset and started listening to some fairly dark music; of course, since it's Derpy, she had to pick the one type of dark, aggressive music style that sound like it would fit in with a demented circus! The choppy, bro-step stuff at the end is just fun to do!
Ah, Derpy, we love the way you remind us of our own derp moments, and that we can rise above them!
The first piece in a series of pieces, which asks the question, "what would these characters listen to, in their spare time?" So, naturally, each piece will be fairly different from the next. This isn't really intended to be a theme for the character, but more as a development.
In this case, Fluttershy finishes reading an exciting (at least for her) book. That's basically all there is to it. To me, it just sounds like the music that might go through her head towards the end of the story, whereupon she's left with the feeling of, "what to do next?"