Luck RockAfter 18 months of hard work cataloguing, listening to, and judging every fandom song that was released in 2022, I am proud to release the list of my favorite 100 songs from last year!
Firstly, I want to point out the subjectivity of the matter - I think most people would have radically different top 5s, let alone a whole 100 songs! Not only that, but there are at least another 200 fandom songs from 2022 (out of about 2000!) that I think everyone should hear (those songs are mentioned in the doc below!) so cutting it down to 100 excludes a lot of incredible work and potential!
Secondly, I tried to be as objective as I could by implementing a scoring system to balance out important aspects of fandom music. For a full breakdown of how that works, check out the doc linked below!
Thirdly, if you want to hear the full version of any of these songs or check out the albums they were featured on, those are also linked in the doc below! The ones that have a YouTube upload are in a playlist here youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfeQy7MlZv3owj7vMvQZBWY60jo-jy9F3
Finally, I want to encourage everyone to listen through this video when you have time, pick out the songs you think sound really cool, go listen to the full version and subscribe to the artist! Maybe grab the album off their bandcamp if you can. All these musicians deserve your support.
Luck Rocks Top 100 Brony Songs of 2022 fullLuck Rock2023-07-17 | After 18 months of hard work cataloguing, listening to, and judging every fandom song that was released in 2022, I am proud to release the list of my favorite 100 songs from last year!
Firstly, I want to point out the subjectivity of the matter - I think most people would have radically different top 5s, let alone a whole 100 songs! Not only that, but there are at least another 200 fandom songs from 2022 (out of about 2000!) that I think everyone should hear (those songs are mentioned in the doc below!) so cutting it down to 100 excludes a lot of incredible work and potential!
Secondly, I tried to be as objective as I could by implementing a scoring system to balance out important aspects of fandom music. For a full breakdown of how that works, check out the doc linked below!
Thirdly, if you want to hear the full version of any of these songs or check out the albums they were featured on, those are also linked in the doc below! The ones that have a YouTube upload are in a playlist here youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfeQy7MlZv3owj7vMvQZBWY60jo-jy9F3
Finally, I want to encourage everyone to listen through this video when you have time, pick out the songs you think sound really cool, go listen to the full version and subscribe to the artist! Maybe grab the album off their bandcamp if you can. All these musicians deserve your support.
Thank you for listening! I look forward to doing it all again at the end of 2023!
Thumbnail art credit to Step2Kissy twitter.com/Step2KissyLuck Rocks Top 100 Brony Songs of 2023Luck Rock2024-07-20 | Honestly I wanted to do my top 300 songs because there were so many AMAZING tracks last year! That's why there's a list of honorable mentions at the start.
I spent an insane number of hours not just on this project, but cataloguing ALL the songs that came out in the fandom since 2022. It is my sincere hope anyone who clicked on this video finds at least a couple of artists they were previously unfamiliar with and check out more of their content.
I wrote this song waaayyyyy back in 2018 for a resurfaced ToastBeard competition. There were many plans to finish it – and here it is! Based on the mirror pool episode “Too Many Pinkie Pies” and written by someone who majored in math, here’s my fun, narrative take!
Lyrics Sometimes the way is tough And one mare isn’t enough There’s insufficient time for One as busy as Pinkie Pie
If you’re not prepared No need to be scared So much you can do If the legend will come true
Beyond the brambles And the twisted vines There’s a pool you’d hope No pony’d ever find In its reflection Pinkie slowly stared Fond of the prospect of Being doubly mared
1, 2, 4, 8 It’s fun to exponentiate 16, 32 Cuz, fun is really hard to do
I’m remembering Too much of a good thing Voices in my head Nope – that’s my clone’s voice instead
I was not prepared Now my friends are scared Why oh why oh why Oopsie doopsie Pinkie Pie
Beyond town square Inside Ponyville Hall There’s sloppy, wet paint Smeared across the wall Count the bodies As they disappear In the hopes that one Remembers why she’s here
1, 2, 4, 8 It’s fun to exponentiate 16, 32 Cuz, fun is really hard to do Next up, 64 Not enough, we need some more Hurry up, low on time The world needs more of Pinkie Pie
1, 2, 4, 8 It’s fun to exponentiate 16, 32 Cuz, fun is really hard to do Next up, 64 Not enough, we need some more Hurry up, low on time The world needs more of Pinkie Pie
The world needs more of Pinkie Pie The world needs more of Pinkie Pie The world needs more of Pinkie PieWhats Going On Luster Dawn 1Luck Rock2022-12-22 | ...Luck Rock - Whats Going On Luster Dawn (feat. ProtoShadez) [prod. MelodyBrony] (LYRIC VIDEO)Luck Rock2022-12-22 | Produced by the amazing MelodyBrony!! Check out his music here: youtube.com/channel/UC9ELPrq6m-_JHj6y-C6GLrw
Artwork done by Nevaylin Big thanks to him - you can find him here: twitter.com/Nevaylin
I wrote this song all the way back for DustCar Race 6! In order to fill the lore gap, it was necessary for an info dump on Luster Dawn, so now you know!Luck Rock - Proud of Me (feat. MathematicPony)Luck Rock2022-11-24 | Originally I wrote this song for a Dustcar 40 - Bridleway Tunes and sang on it myself (bonus content in the future maybe?). I liked it so much, I decided to fix it up some and get a real theater kid to sing on it. As it turns out, MathematicPony was the PERFECT FIT!
Every great musical has a catchy, empowering "I Want" song so I wrote Proud of Me to be from Twilight's perspective in the first episode where she has just been assigned to go to Ponyville to prepare for the Summer Sun Celebration. She was always so focused on having Celestia see her hard work and successes - especially in the early seasons!
Lyrics: My time is now My day is here All that I dreamed of now draws near Finding myself Finding my way My new adventure Starts today
I’ve read every book I could Memorized the facts but, I Haven’t seen the world out there, and It’s time I made it mine
Parents will see me With royalty, my Reflection shown in her crown Every trial will Disprove their denial When nothing can hold me down
Soon I will show What I can be You will be proud of me
Tell me it’s fruitless, well You can say I’m wrong, but hell! You’re not going anywhere, No! At least not where I belong
I'll see you when, my Adventure ends and Reflect on all it brings My smiling guise and My violet eyes cross Borders into new skies
Soon I will show What I can be You will be proud…of me
I can’t wait to get going while there’s so much to show But let me take a moment where I can just take it slow Freeze this instant forever where looking ahead means hope With no way to know how I’ll grow or where I’ll go All I know
I have to show What I can be And I will go Where there’s a need For all I know And all I read You’ll say out loud That you are Proud Of MeLuck Rocks Top 100 Brony Songs of 2021Luck Rock2022-07-17 | Full playlist here (not finished yet!) youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfeQy7MlZv3pDE_KQlQu0H-y8SRbdLc6D
Hosted at TrotCon 2022 (i didn't have my mic on in order to avoid picking up song noise). Thanks to all who watched it live and those who are watching it now!
List begins at 00:01:26Luck Rock - Pipp Song (ft. Brittney Ackerman)Luck Rock2022-06-24 | I asked around to see what Pipp fans thought was so special about the influencer pony. These are the results
Big thanks to Brittney Ackerman for the cover art & featuring in the track! Go check her out here: twitter.com/LBRCloud
Free download available on bandcamp: luckrock.bandcamp.com/track/pipp-songLuck Rock - Between the Stars and the Sea (feat. RadRiveter)Luck Rock2021-12-31 | This song is dedicated to anyone who needs to hear it.
Thanks to my friend RadRiveter for playing viola on this track! Art credit: deviantart.com/neoncel
This song almost killed me. Last winter was really tough for me - no inspiration or motivation to write any music, my job was actively trying to make me as miserable as possible (and succeeding), I had a fight with and lost a long-time friend. Finally it was so much that I decided to take all that negativity and put it into this song.
For the few weeks I worked on this song, I was the happiest I have ever been. Everything felt right - I enjoyed making a story out of music, I was using the theory lessons I had spent years and thousands of dollars toward learning, and it helped me deal with all the depression that had been plaguing me. When I finished the early version of this song, I was proud of what I had created.
And then when it failed to make the cut of P@D, it felt like I had been suffering for nothing. It felt like I had been in this great turmoil and no one cared. I couldn’t shake it, and to make matters worse - my boss was putting an insane amount of pressure on me at work.
One day I worked til 8 at night and knew I had several hours of work yet ahead of me. I needed a break and took a walk around the area. I walked to the church and prayed for a reason to be alive or else not to be. I walked out to the bridge that overlooked the park in hopes it would give perspective. On my way back home I was stopped by police because someone had called them on me. I made it back home around 10 and worked until about 3 :30 in the morning finishing what my boss needed. There was never any acknowledgement that I had worked that hard or that late. In the months that followed, I decided that music was too important to give up, and hired a professional studio tutor to help me get better at mixing. As a lesson, we took the stems to this song and gave it the professional treatment - which is the version on here now.
When I started making music, it was because brony music had helped save my life before. I used to think the early musicians playing concerts at cons were like heroes - sharing songs of their own love for the show/fandom and bringing wayward souls in need of a community together. I always felt that if I could do that for someone, then any and all effort would have been worth it.
Sometimes chasing dreams can leave you with less than you started out with, but you should keep looking up. If by chance this song strikes a chord with you, then I’m glad you were able to hear it.
Lyrics: I wanted to learn to navigate by stars To take a boat and sail out into this great big world And find my own way guided from the lights up high
But if time isn't real then I wish it would take me along And if memories are all we're left with Then keep me in your stories and your songs
How bright the sky above That's where i want to be And yet i find myself Here between the stars and the sea
I’d follow the path paved into the cosmos afar Leading to wherever they wanted me to be Free to go anywhere...almost as if I could...fly
But if time isn't real then I wish it would take me along And if memories are all we're left with Then keep me in your stories and your songs
How bright the sky above That's where i want to be Not narrowly drifting on The water under me How vast the glowing lights Extending past infinity And yet i find myself Here between the stars and the sea
But what happens when the ship crashes and then it sinks? When there's no land in sight and the clouds begin to roll in? What good are stars when you can't leave And where do you go when the water takes you down? And the stars are out of reach? You think, Maybe the tide will hold And maybe a navy of hippogryphs will show up to help And maybe I'll be surrounded by friends who just want what's best for me Or maybe there's a portal deep below that will take me to where I'm truly home Where I'll wake up and finally find that I'm not just drowning here alone…
Maybe I… was never… in your world… at all…. How bright the sky above That's where i want to be
How bright the sky above That's where i want to be Not narrowly drifting on The water under me How vast the glowing lights Extending past infinity And yet i find myself Here between the stars and the seaLuck Rock - Pony HolidayLuck Rock2021-12-24 | Originally written for DustCar race 37. Pop punk holidays? I feel called out.
I wanted to challenge myself to put something together this week and then follow through on polishing before Christmas. It has definitely been rewarding and helped me improve on both songwriting and producing!
Big big big big big thank you to Brittney Ackerman for making the cover art so amazing so quickly! Definitely go give her a follow here: twitter.com/LBRCloud
Lyrics: Hearth’s Warming - it’s time for cheer, it only comes one time a year, a Time of greed filled to excess And I want commercial success, So I’ll release a festive song Repetitive and not that long Simple to catch onto quick So ponies give me all their bits
Make a list of all the things Pones expect the season brings Add some bells and let ‘em ring Are you ready?
Welcome to the Festive, loving, cold-hoof gloving, Rainbow Dashing, cheap doll slashing, Blitzing, Prancing, Reindeer dancing Pudding-baking monster making, Fire stoking, Thought provoking, Present bearing, sweater wearing Season time to make your way to Celebrate our Pony Holiday
Festive music will always sell Cuz brainless ponies think it's swell But adding a little optimism Helps me win with capitalism So happy faces, bright and warming Open presents on Hearth’s morning Buy the songs you love to hear It only comes once a year
Make a list of all the things Pones expect the season brings Add some bells and let ‘em ring Are you ready?
Welcome to the Carols sounding, nation founding Family seeing, never being Chill, relaxing - always taxing Time for giving and forgiving Tight-bond forming, Hearth is Warming Boulder Shoving, Ever loving Season time to make your way to Celebrate our Pony Holiday
Welcome to the Festive, loving, cold-hoof gloving, Rainbow Dashing, cheap doll slashing, Blitzing, Prancing, Reindeer dancing Pudding-baking monster making, Fire stoking, Thought provoking, Present bearing, sweater wearing Bright light flashing, all-night bashing Always shopping, never stopping Carols sounding, nation founding Family seeing, never being Chill, relaxing - always taxing Time for giving and forgiving Tight-bond forming, Hearth is Warming Boulder Shoving, Ever loving Season time to make your way to Celebrate our Pony HolidayLuck Rocks Top 100 Brony Songs of 2020Luck Rock2021-12-19 | Full playlist available here youtube.com/playlist?list=PLfeQy7MlZv3rS4n-6ST7Knm23O5yVcSoO
Hosted at TrotCon 2021 (i didn't have my mic on in order to avoid picking up song noise) and had some technical difficulties so the first several songs weren't on the stream.Luck Rock - I Would Die For You ZippLuck Rock2021-12-13 | Glaze has got Carrot Top, ThatSonOfaMitch has Colgate, Acoustic Brony has Applejack, and P1K has Lyra; so I decided that I needed to make a song about my favorite pony and claim her as my own!
Lyrics: (Verse 1) Streaks in your mane Make me insane Like the colors and coverts highlight your wings
Radiant poise Glaring turquoise One look at you and I knew you were made for kings (Pre chorus) Such beauty girl you’ve got me starry-eyed There’s so much more to you that’s on the inside (ohh insde, inside…)
(Chorus) Oh Zipp, Zipp, Zipp All I can think about is your friendship And everything I love you’re selfless, kind, outgoing And that never-ending wit Hoof to heart I’ll never slip Know that I would die for you Zipp
(Verse 2) Glowing princess I must profess You make me lighter than air with your hypnotic smile I see you move your silver hooves I need to sit back, catch my breath for a little while
(Pre chorus) All day I could watch as you fly up high Girl you were made to bring life to the skuh-uh-uh-y (to the sky, sky, sky)
(Bridge) When I close my eyes girl All I see is you (Ahhh…) And when you fly I don’t know what to do (to do, to do)Luck Rock - We’re Meant to be FriendsLuck Rock2021-09-24 | I loved the movie. It’s so good. Here’s a song about it Mega thanks to GeekBrony for modifying the cover art and Evershade for adding the video FX!
No wings means The ground scene No way to explore the sky Imagine If you had A friend who could really fly
A spiked horn Unicorn Been trained to realize they’re spies So get scared Be prepared But what if it’s all a lie
Pre-Chorus
I don’t know and I don’t know why But I know we can do better And it’s time we realize
Chorus
The path we pave Is one we didn’t start But we’ll build them together So we won’t be apart
Those expectations come from places lacking in amends One day you’ll understand That we’re all meant to be friends
Verse 2
Wings you’ve worn Glowing horn Perfection in every form
Friendship true With me too Always looking out for youLuck Rock - Happy Horse Days (To Us All)Luck Rock2021-07-30 | Today officially marks 10 years to the day that I first watched My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. I kept seeing memes appear on the pop culture websites I liked at the time and looked up what was going on. When I found out the show hit big with my demographic and Lauren Faust was behind it, I called up a friend and told him that there was this weird, new show that we were probably going to like and should try out. I can honestly say it was one of the best decisions of my life and has sculpted nearly every aspect of it since then.
I originally wrote this song for a DustCar competition at the end of 2020. I wanted to have an optimistic message with a bit of a somber feel to it as a way to capture how I felt about the end of G4 and the prospect of an upcoming generation. In a lot of ways, it is the perfect song to look back on how this show and community have molded who I am as a person for the last 10 years.
(Lyrics) Been a long ride And the train is still pulling through May not be the smoothest trip But I’m glad I get to take it with you
Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all
Time won’t wait for anyone Or anypony cuz that’s what we say Things keep changing, I know you’re scared But we’ll keep finding our own way
Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all
Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all
Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us all Happy horse days to us allBetween Two Braeburns (Extended Cut)Luck Rock2020-12-01 | Originally filmed for Ponyville Ciderfest Online, I interviewed several fandom musicians in this parody of Funny or Die's "Between Two Ferns". Some of the questions in the original video (youtube.com/watch?v=ANFOR3W4h0M) were too spicy for our con sponsor, so here is the full cut.
Original cut edited by GeekBrony: youtube.com/user/GeekBrony Extended Cut further edited by loophoof Author's note - GalaCon is in Stuttgart, not Hamburg!Between Two Braeburns - HarmonyCon ChairsLuck Rock2020-11-30 | Originally aired as part of the ColtChella 2 Rewind (Part 2) stream for HarmonyCon, the Con Chairs - Tyler and Pepper - joined my talk show to discuss how they put together the MLP Texas convention and where it is going.
Between Two Braeburns is a parody of Funny or Die's "Between Two Ferns" show.
Music used Lobby Time by Kevin MacLeod Link: incompetech.filmmusic.io/song/3986-lobby-time License: http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0BOTCHAPALOOZA 2019Luck Rock2020-07-03 | I got to play BronyPalooza 2019 and it graced me with 18 seconds of incredible winning content. Video is from BronyCon 2019Bad Ending (ft. Drummershy & CategoricalGrant)Luck Rock2020-06-26 | I wrote this song back in 2018 and finally got around to finishing it. I was always amazed by the inspiration that goes between musicians, authors, and artists in this fandom. As such, I wanted to make a nod to a fanfiction I had fun reading with friends.
Lyrics: I’m at my favorite place to go Today is the Wonderbolts show And not just any show you see Cuz I’m a V-I-P Coming backstage for the greet The bolts walk out – who should I meet? A voice rings loud just like a crash I see it’s Rainbow Dash
Celestia, what do I do? She said, “Hey, I recognize you” Let her know she’s looking fine Today Dash, you’ll be mine
Dang girl, you be lookin’ so sleek, you got speed that’s, got me on my feet And even though you’re playin’ hard to get I’m the kinda guy you just can’t forget Until we meet again
A few weeks later you shoot a glare I wave like it’s a big affair Don’t want to talk, you up and leave Rainbow Dash wants none of me BAD ENDINGI Can Have Mr. Cake And Eat Him Too (Feat. General Mumble)Luck Rock2020-02-15 | Voted 10 out of 5 by StallionSlaughter's son.
At the musician Q&A panel at HarmonyCon this year, I mentioned that I had this great title for a song, but could never figure out how to write it. A LOT of people told me to make it and someone mentioned it should be a Valentine’s Day release. The weekend was such a surge of inspiration that with the help of General Mumble, this could happen. Enjoy!
Special thanks to General Mumble for singing and mixing! You can check him out here: youtube.com/channel/UC2d5oXT7RMgyMIcw-3e43aQ Special thanks to Nevaylin for getting the cover art done in just a couple days ~while he was sick~! Check him out here: twitter.com/Nevaylin Big thanks to Sparrow for making the visual graphics! Finally, special thanks to RadRiveter for listening to me ramble while writing the lyrics and helping me brainstorm!
Verse 1 Hey there good lookin’ Whatcha got cookin’ Something’s got me goin’ in your kitchen today My sweet Mr. Valiant My creamy golden stallion You’re working too hard, you should take a break
I’m noticing some tension And so I have to mention That I’ve got a way to make it all okay You don’t need the misses, Cuz I’ve got chocolate kisses, now Close your eyes and let me take your troubles away
Follow these instructions, everything else can wait
Chorus Put a little icing On my sweet treats Load me up baby, yeah Gimme a feast Don’t let any sugar Go to waste Bring it in close and Gimme a taste Pour it in the bowl Til you have the right mix Then take out your spatula Let me give it a lick Slap it in the oven ‘Til the batter comes through I can have Mr Cake And eat him too
Verse 2 I hope you’re not done for, I Want there to be s’more Cuz I need you like you can knead my buns Make it light and fluffy Cream filled in my tummy Let me taste that pony donut on my tongue Turn on the baking oven Make it hot then shove-in The gooey batter when you stretch out the dough Your batch just makes me hotter Keep it moist with butter But if it goes in dry then I won’t say no
Baking cakes is better on the second time ‘round!
Chorus Put a little icing On my sweet treats Load me up baby, yeah Gimme a feast Don’t let any sugar Go to waste Bring it in close and Gimme a taste Pour it in the bowl Til you have the right mix Then take out your spatula Let me give it a lick Slap it in the oven ‘Til the batter comes through I can have Mr Cake And eat him too I can have Mr Cake And eat him too I can have Mr Cake... And eat him tooBest MLP Character Tournament Preview - Mid Season 9 HiatusLuck Rock2019-06-24 | It's pony time!Fandom (Parody of Africa by Toto)Luck Rock2019-04-04 | I started this project a year ago and I'm happy to finally be able to release it. I wanted to make a tribute to this fandom and I felt that this parody gave me the best hook to express my love and dedication.
In 2012, I went through some of the hardest times in my life emotionally and it all turned around when I attended my first brony convention. Years later, I am an active member of that community doing my best to help others have that opportunity to turn things around.
Lyrics: I'd hear my thoughts echoing all night They'd keep me awake throughout the never ending desperation Then heading out 6 AM light The fandom brought a con perhaps it may bring some negation I'd load the car and be on my way Unsure of what could happen or possibly be in store that day No idea that my life would change Making friends way back in season 2
It's gonna take a lot to drag me away from you There's nothing that a hundred leaks or drama could ever do I'll spend my life in the fandom Gonna get some stares but at least I'm finally not so sad
I'm not alone in my one bedroom tonight Cuz I can talk to thousands of like-minded people who enjoy the show And if those friends do not feel alright Fighting the same shadows that I have know from my fights with them some time ago Then I can help what ails inside And be the support we need each other for
Thank you all for everything you do!Luck Rock’s Top 10 Brony Songs of 2018Luck Rock2019-03-03 | HAHcon panel - welcome to my top 10 countdown of my favorite brony songs of 2018! Working for Horse Music Herald and Cider Party, as well as just being a big fan of brony music in general, I listened to all the tunes coming out of the fandom in 2018. Here are the 10 that touched me the most!
Honorable Mention 3: Blast! by Osoch youtube.com/watch?v=iSTMBZxPSnw Honorable Mention 4: Sweet (feat. PegasYs) by Faulty & John Kenza youtube.com/watch?v=RWoGjKMmbIoPonyville Ciderfest 18 Apple Orchard Stage - Luck RockLuck Rock2018-11-08 | Here is my Apple Orchard stage set from PVCF 18. I took this chance to play some original songs I wouldn't get to do with a live band as well as have some special guest appearances.
Super big thanks to Iron Curtain for filming!!!
Shout-outs to Round Trip, Forest Rain, Cyril the Wolf, and my band of PegasYs, DoTheDaringDew, and ShiroPony for all their help!
Tracks: 0:00 Crowd Pleaser 6:11 Drawing Stick Ponies (ft. Round Trip, prod. TPressleyJ) 7:10 You Are a Princess 11:31 The Supreme Leader of All Things Pony 13:55 Fandom 18:55 Autumn (Cover of Jackle App) 24:04 Altius VolantisCrowd Pleaser (ft. The Cuyahoga Foals)Luck Rock2018-09-27 | I’ve wanted to make this song for quite a while and I’m glad I have a track designed specifically to be played live. I can’t wait to show it off at some upcoming conventions! This song is dedicated to Trixie and her growth over the last 8 seasons. It’s tough to be a good entertainer. It’s very tough to be the Real Crowd Pleaser! I’m very grateful for my friends in our local meetup group for helping me out with the crowd vocals!
Lyrics Hey no way no way x16 I I could be great I could be powerful And I will show the world, but Wait You say no way You say that I can’t stay But I swear, I’ll be back one day
To show you everything that I can be To stomp out all doubt, I will make you see That one day you will cower and you’ll bow to me
Cuz I’m the showstopper, I’m the queen appeaser I’m the best in show, a real crowd pleaser I will be myself, I’ll do it without fear Even if no one else can see I’m sincere This delusion of difference to dispel away No illusion of ignorance and to that I say
Hey no way no way x8
You You can’t believe You can be beat by me I’ve got tricks up my sleeve, but Wait You play my game Again I’m put to shame Left nothing but the blame
And every day I remember that I’m not you And nothing is enough, what can I do? And maybe it’d be better just to start anew
Cuz I’m the showstopper, I’m the queen appeaser I’m the best in show, a real crowd pleaser I will be myself, I’ll do it without fear Even if no one else can see I’m sincere This delusion of difference to dispel away No illusion of ignorance and to that I say
At long last it’s over The Twilight passed Reborn my violet phoenix Lost in Starlight, free at last Let’s start over again
Hey no way no way x8
Cuz I’m the showstopper, I’m the queen appeaser I’m the best in show, a real crowd pleaser I will be myself, I’ll do it without fear Even if no one else can see I’m sincere (No way! No way!) Ooooh see I’m Sincere Oh I’m Sincere Cuz I’m the real crowd pleaser
I’m the real crowd pleaser….Trotcon 2018 Concert - Luck RockLuck Rock2018-08-04 | Song times and band mates listed below! I was very excited to get to return to Trotcon again this year and play with a full band! It was an amazing experience and super fun time!
A million and a half thanks to Iron Curtain for recording this set for me! You can find him here: twitter.com/DJ_IronCurtain
Special thanks to Charlie Worthley for his cameo in my set!
0:00 Jacob the 13 year old drummer 3:21 Spike - I'm Cheering for You 9:14 Join the Herd (Covering Forest Rain) 13:31 One Day 17:20 The Supreme Leader of All Things Pony (with Brownie) 19:22 Helping Twilight Win the Crown 23:44 Orchard in the Sky 27:57 Luna's Dream 32:50 Djohn Mema Fun Time 34:50 Altius Volantis with Brownie and Ivory BronyEverfree Northwest 2018 Gala - Luck Rock bandLuck Rock2018-05-31 | A couple weeks ago I was very fortunate not only to get the opportunity to play a set at the legendary Everfree Northwest convention, but I was also able to have 3 of my best friends play with me. A very big thanks to the staff and all in attendance at EFNW!
0:00 Join the Herd (by Forest Rain) 3:39 Apples to the Core 6:16 You're In My Head Like a Catchy Song 8:43 Double Rainboom (by David Larsen and MandoPony) 10:50 The Cafeteria Song 14:29 Crusader! (Are We There Yet) (by Black Gryph0n and Baasik) 18:34 Time to be Awesome 21:12 Winter Wrap UpWhitest Ponies U Know: Horse PlayLuck Rock2018-05-12 | I've wanted to make this a series for years.
Video is property of Hasbro/DHX Media Audio is both Hasbro/DHX Media and Whitest Kids U' Know
If you have any critique– please let me know so I can learn from it!
Verse 1 Like a phoenix You’ll start again Make a wish That this is not the end Take a look at everything you’ve achieved
Pre-chorus Read a letter or two or four or eight Friendship’s ink, the lessons of your fate Written forever in the hearts of your friends Take it higher and learn to start again
Chorus No book could teach you how to see through your new lens The cliffs are high but you can make it with your friends Take what you’ve learned and it will lead you to progress Don’t let that change now that you are a princess
Verse 2 Be yourself It’s your time Give your best Everything will be fine Turns out that you were prepared for this
Final chorus You have your footing, but you’ll need to learn to fly The lessons deepen but the limit is the sky The elements will guide you through distress And that won’t change now that you are a princessOne DayLuck Rock2017-12-23 | “It’s going to be intense, but it’s going to be ok” ~Andrew W.K. (King of party punk, motivational speaker, brony)
We’ve seen from the show that for a long time, changelings couldn’t be accepted into most societies even if they wanted to. Here’s a tribute to them and the hope that the hard times pass soon. I’m always enthralled by the hive’s ever-improving attitude and outlook on their situation.
I wrote this song in college when most of my friends and I were all going through a hard time. I think everyone goes through a phase where everything is sucky and just want things to be better. This last month or so has definitely felt that way!
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Lyrics: What is it that everybody Here is so depressed? We’re all just getting by each day We’re all getting more stressed Everyone’s out to get us That’s why we think we’re strange But in the end we just want a place Where we'd never have to change Growing up was not so easy But it came like a flash and struck like thunder Now petty tricks and wishful tactics Come not from hate, they’re driven by hunger As we struggle through And die on the inside We keep in our hearts that warming thought That one day it will all turn out all right
One day we’ll find that special place Where no one feels they’re a disgrace Where stealing is not how we survive And we get along outside of the hive Knowing that someone is always there Where there’s no anxiety or having to care Where for once in a lifetime it’s ok to be wrong One day we’ll find that place where we belong
We’re not all the monsters The world makes us create If we could just be who we are It might not be too late No one stops to think to themselves We’re being pushed too far So the expectations and criticisms Are now who we think we are A little space, a little time Just open up a bit And we won’t feel like it’s so hopeless And we won’t wanna quit While manipulation can consume our lives It’s hard to see the light But somehow we hold on and think That one day it’ll all turn out all right
One day we’ll find that special place Where no one feels they’re a disgrace Where stealing is not how we survive And we get along outside of the hive Knowing that someone is always there Where there’s no anxiety or having to care Where for once in a lifetime it’s ok to be wrong One day we’ll find that place where we belong
Where for once in a lifetime we feel so strong Cuz we know we’re in that place where we belongI Can Change (ft. Crusader!)Luck Rock2017-10-14 | I love the dynamic between Thorax and Spike and absolutely relate to not being understood and outcasted. Also I've been wanting to try my hand at the ska punk style. I'm really glad my good friend Crusader! joined me for this track.
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Thorax There’s something bugging me Like an ant without a hill Cuz I don’t have a real friend And maybe I never will Starving for the magic I won’t find in this hive The journey of a pioneer…. To find where I’m alive Brush me off because I’m different Pretend that I am dangerous Tell me “no!”, and keep on running Always searching I will persist Is there something wrong with me? What am I not doing well? If I can be anyone then, Why can’t I just be myself? He would see what I could be and He would like what makes me strange Full of pride to be at my side I am no monster, I can change
Spike Being brave and being glorious Doesn’t mean a single thing If I can’t do what is right Give back to a helpless changeling I’m not perfect, I’ll admit I’ve Hid my true self under lies I could never make it when all That I have is a disguise I can try see what’s inside and Find the real self that’s in you Become unmasked even I have asked why Someone else would like me too
Spike: Come closer it’s ok you’ll see Thorax: I wouldn’t want you to get hurt by me Spike: It is fine you don’t have to pretend Thorax: All I’ve ever wanted was a friend Spike: Be the changeling you want to be Thorax: I can’t believe you want to help me Thorax: I’m so glad that you appeared Spike: You know that you are kind of weird
Being brave and being glorious (He can see what) Doesn’t mean a single thing (I can be and) Now you’re here, we’re together (He likes me when) We’ll make the most of everything (I am strange) Be yourself there’s nothing like (Full of pride to be) Appreciating who you are (At my side, I) Full of pride to be side-by-side, (Am no monster)
We can
Pick up now just how I want to (Take the chance to) Friendship with limitless range (Help others through) Being kind and accepting alike (Show friendship with) Being a friend just like Spike (In your eyes) Wait and see what you will be, I’m (Wait and see you) Not a monster (Are my friend and) That won’t changeOrchard in the SkyLuck Rock2017-09-20 | When I saw “The Perfect Pear” for the first time, the emotions hit me pretty hard. It made me think about how similar the apple children are to their parents. We got to see how Bright Mac and Pear Butter cared for each other and I that kind of deep love is carried on in their children. That episode made me look at Big Mac and Sugar Belle in a new light.
This song is about that kind of love Big Mac only got to see for as long as his mother was around reflected in himself as he enters that same stage of his life with Sugar Belle.
Special thanks to Sketchride for the cover art! Check out more of her art: sketchride.deviantart.com
Lyrics: Bigger are the trees Colder is the Breeze When she’s not there to keep you warm at home Quietly you grow Trying hard to know Some things you cannot learn alone
Never asked to be Oldest of the three Keeping strong for the fam’ly every day Need a pony who Will be strong for you So your apples are never far away
There’s a place you’ll find Your orchard in the sky In Equestria With love from up high She treats you well Your baker mademoiselle Let her love shine on Through you and Sugar Belle
See the brightest skies In her glowing eyes The way they look back, it’s something you know No matter what she’ll do You will be there too… When you find an angel, hold on, don’t let go
Ahhhh Ahhhh Ahhhh Ahhhh
There’s a place you’ll find (So be with her) Your orchard in the sky (In every way) In Equestria (And be the best part) With love from up high (Of her day) She treats you well (Like those before) Your baker mademoiselle (Couldn’t love you more) Let her love shine on Through you and Sugar BelleMy TrotCon Set [LINK IN DESCRIPTION]Luck Rock2017-08-26 | See the whole set posted by GeekBrony: youtube.com/watch?v=g84v3IqdXNw&t
Thanks to TrotCon, the organizers, the staff, GeekBrony, all the other musicians who were all incredibly supportive, everyone who attended, and you for watching!TrotCon 2017 Panel - Modern Brony MusicLuck Rock2017-08-01 | I noticed over the last few years that whenever you ask someone who their favorite brony musician is - it's almost always someone who hasn't produced fan content or performed at a convention in 3 or 4 years. With so much amazing content coming out every day, I put this panel together to help show music fans not only how great the music still is today, but how to find what you like to hear so you can keep up with the stuff you enjoy. Special thanks to Special thanks to the people deeply involved in the music fandom for their outstanding advice in helping me prepare for this panel!
Also special thanks to ThatOnePonyGuy for his spontaneous help sharing his knowledge and sitting in on the panel!
54:10 The Rescue of Cherax Destructor (Salsa Remix) by Drixale D.I. youtube.com/watch?v=nQTWYdB2ApkSoaring Higher EPLuck Rock2017-07-26 | To celebrate my first ever live pony convention performance at TrotCon 2017, I remastered some of my tracks to release in the form of my first EP. If you didn't get a free CD that I hand out at the conventions I've attended, no sweat! You can download the EP free on my bandcamp: luckrock.bandcamp.com/album/soaring-higher-ep-2
Also - subscribe if you haven't yet!Altius VolantisLuck Rock2017-04-28 | I really wanted to get this one right and I spent a ton of time working on what has become one of my favorite originals!
Ever since season 1, I have been a big fan of Rainbow Dash and wanted to see the day she finally makes the Wonderbolts. “Newbie Dash” seemingly came out of nowhere, and I wrote this song while I was watching the episode. When Spitfire and Rainbow Dash recited the Wonderbolts’ motto, “Altius Volantis – Soaring Higher”, I knew I had my song.
Just like Rainbow Dash, I can’t wait to show my stuff by performing this at a Con!
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Lyrics (Verse 1) Altius Volantis The motto from day one Always soaring higher A journey begun To get off of the ground To see what I can see Altius Volantis Make the best out of me
(Pre-chorus 1) I just want a chance One day I’ll fly with them I will advance This dream will never hold Cuz I’m not slowing down I will be a wonderbolt!
(Chorus) I’ll Fly High Higher than space itself and I’ll Fly High Just to prove to myself that I can be anything The greatest flyer Altius Volantis I am Soaring Higher
(Verse 2) There’s no quit in me No challenge I won’t take I need to build myself up A champion to make The rain can’t wash away The snow delay no longer The hardships that I face Will only make me stronger!
(Pre-chorus 2) So here’s my chance Today I’ll fly with them I will advance My dream will be on show Cuz I’m never slowing down Today I am a wonderbolt!
(Chorus 2) I’ll Fly High Higher than space itself and I’ll Fly High Just to prove to myself that I can be anything The greatest flyer Altius Volantis I am Soaring Higher
(Bridge) It’s almost here Everything I wanted is ever near It’s time to kick it up now 100 is the floor Soar Higher more and more I’ll prove what I can show I AM A WONDERBOLT
(Chorus 3) I’ll Fly High Higher than space itself and I’ll Fly High Just to prove to myself that I can be anything The greatest flyer Altius Volantis I am always Soaring Higher Now I Fly Higher than any threshold Way up high Where dreams are mine – behold! I can be anything I can be anything I can be anything All I want, of all desire I will be the greatest flyer Altius Volantis means Altius Volantis dreams Altius Volantis I am Soaring HigherLunas DreamLuck Rock2017-03-03 | Very special thanks to http://l1nkoln.deviantart.com for the amazing work on the cover art.
(Verse 1) The smiles glow around you As they're lit up by the light of your moon which shines upon us in Equestria tonight
No evil left to haunt you From a darker past, gone with your fears cuz Your friends are all around you And we're glad that you are here
(Chorus) The nightmare's finally over Your conscience finally free It’s time for you to lay down And cast yourself to sleep No night could be so perfect As the world where you'll soon be No more to weep, now enjoy the peace That is inside of Luna's Dream
(Verse 2) The peace of the land around you Goes on for miles and miles Each subject is in their house tonight Dreaming of your caring smile And at this very moment And at their very core They know they'll dream their best tonight Cuz you'll be content in yours
(Final chorus ending) No more to weep, now enjoy the peace Of another world, mind and body free Adored in love, pure Lucidity That is inside of Luna's DreamA Hearths Warming WarningLuck Rock2017-01-17 | This is a collaboration song I worked on with DoTheDaringDew for the pony.fm Hearth's Warming contest. We are very happy to announce that it won against many very talented musicians and is even featured on the Horse Music Central winter album! Free download link below - also subscribe to DoTheDaringDew and our combined channel, Loudsdale!
My twitter: twitter.com/LuckRockMusicSpike Im Cheering for YouLuck Rock2016-10-14 | Half of me wanted to make an uplifting, fun song about supporting a character that doesn’t get enough love; half of me wanted an excuse to build a song around the phrase “You’re my favorite princess, Spike”.
Special thanks to StallionSlaughter for featuring this song on his first episode of the Slaughtering series. You can watch that here: youtube.com/watch?v=t3BaRgqHvPs
Lyrics: No pony would believe you Even if you tell the truth, and No pony seems to think that you should Do the things you do You’ll be at their service, you’re Loyal through and through, but No pony wants to recognize What’s so special about you
You took on several nations Just to let your princess sleep You jumped off of a castle And you saved a whole city
You don’t have to make Everything that you do so tough Know that in your heart that you are Much more than enough Keep going on your way Keep going on your way And no matter what you do just know that Spike – I’m cheering for you
We all want to seem special In the eyes of those we love And no pony will work harder Than you do to rise above So keep on taking hot baths And befriending new changelings Your friends will love who you are, Spike So don’t you change a thing
You fought a horde of dragons To protect your pony friends You threw yourself in danger And saved the empire again
You don’t have to make Everything that you do so tough Know that in your heart that you are Much more than enough Keep going on your way Keep going on your way And no matter what you do just know that Spike – I’m cheering for you
Luna has her issues Cadence plays her part Celestia is useless Just like Flurry Heart
While Twilight maybe smarter You’re still the one I like You’re my favorite princess Princess Spike
You don’t have to make Everything that you do so tough Know that in your heart that you are Much more than enough Keep going on your way Keep going on your way And no matter what you do just know that Spike – I’m cheering for youStarlights AnthemLuck Rock2016-08-21 | I spent close to three months working on this song, trying out a lot of new things and really starting to learn proper mixing techniques. I hope it shows ^_^
Lyrics: Don’t call me the bad guy When I’m trying to help Your life is so much better Not knowing what I’ve felt I am no vile figment Of a nightmare when you blink In my world there is no conflict You don’t even have to think
There was a time Long, long ago A burst of sun Shone in my home Reflected in me I thought I knew You won’t make me be Alone too
Your princess can’t move mountains A puppet bore a crown I can create planets With no one to bring me down You don’t know the void Of a heart forced to abstain You don’t know me at all You couldn’t possibly know my pain
(Chorus)
I’m so sorry You don’t need me There’s so much more That I can be What must I do Help me help you Lost and alone Don’t leave me too
(Chorus) You don’t know me At least not yet I can teach you You can forget So as I grow My sorrow shown I know I won't be… All aloneHere Are Your Friends - Collaboration with Drixale D.I.Luck Rock2016-04-10 | This is a piece I worked on with the awesome Drixale D.I. It was a lot of fun to work with him on this project and if you haven't heard his stuff then definitely check out his channel!
Lyrics: I never thought that we’d end up here I never thought that we’d end up here I never thought that we’d end up here I never thought that we’d end up here
Everything going so well Good friends, from what I could tell You were, feeling bereft then You just, got up and left so Now I, don’t know what went wrong I’d ask, but you are gone Leaving, was my biggest fear and I never, thought we’d end up here
The one time I open-up I try and You left home without saying goodbye I never want to be hurt like that again Treated like an outcast by a friend All alone I had to grow up You didn’t even bother to show-up I wrote my name in your book with a tear I never thought that we’d end up here
Did I do something to hurt you? Have you, been rejected too? Similar it came to end when You went and made new friends so I stayed and studied so long Trying to learn what went wrong Let me give an apology but You won’t want this picture of meLucidity (Live acoustic)Luck Rock2015-10-19 | This is the acoustic version of a song I wrote. There's more to it, but it will be a bit until the full version is recorded. Stay tuned!
Lyrics: The grass grows long and green As its lit up by the light Of the starts that come down to us Sitting side by side tonight
Forget the world around us Forget the past and all our fears Cuz the only thing that matters Is that you are with me here
When we’re this close together, I hear as nature sings For the warmth we bring each other, as you lie beneath my wings No night can be so perfect, cuz it’s just you and me Alone in peace as we fall asleep in perfect lucidity
The warmth of the earth around us Goes on for miles and miles it’s captured on your sleeping face looking at me with a smile
And at this very moment And at my very core Nothing could be better Than knowing I am yours
When we’re this close together, I hear as nature sings For the warmth we bring each other, as you lie beneath my wings No night can be so perfect, cuz it’s just you and me Alone in peace as we fall asleep in perfect lucidity
When we’re this close together, I hear as nature sings For the warmth we bring each other, as you lie beneath my wings No night can be so perfect, cuz it’s just you and me Alone in peace as we fall asleep In a perfect world, our bodies free With me next to you and you next to me In our perfect lucidity
Lyrics inspired by the picture in this speed paint pic drawn by Sketchride youtube.com/watch?v=3MVgt_gbIxYMy World Exploded (ft. Midimistro)Luck Rock2015-07-13 | Here's a single I've been working on for a couple months with my dear friend Midimistro, inspired by a picture drawn by Anima-dos that is no longer viewable.
Angel of darkness Torture me some more Bring yourself so close to me That it knocks me to the floor Disappear a while Then call me from your home Talk to me just long enough That i still feel alone Angel of darkness Let me see your face Come out of your hiding In a sun-lit flowery place Let me see your beauty So that my whole world shifts Tease me one more time With the closeness of your lips...
(Chorus) And my world exploded When I felt your lips on mine And my heart imploded From the feeling so divine And my fears eroded By your soothing touch so fine And my world exploded When you showed me you are mine
Angel of angels Let me hold you tight Show me that you'll stay with me Through the long dark cold stone night Make the feeling last Hold on through your fears Lay your hand on my chest and start to pull me near...
(Chorus) (Bridge)
And my world exploded When I felt your lips on mine And my heart imploded By the feeling so divine And my fears eroded From your soothing touch so fine And my world exploded When I felt your lips on mine And my heart imploded By the feeling so divine And my fears eroded From your soothing touch so fine And my world exploded When you showed me you were mineMy World Exploded (Live Acoustic)Luck Rock2015-04-30 | I wanted to put something up. This is the acoustic version of a song I wrote a couple years ago. I was inspired by a beautiful picture a pony artist drew, but I can't find it right now :(
Critique very welcome. Enjoy!
Lyrics: Angel of darkness Torture me some more Bring yourself so close to me That it knocks me to the floor Disappear a while Then call me from your home Talk to me just long enough That i still feel alone
Angel of darkness Let me see your face Come out of your hiding In a sun-lit flowery place Let me see your beauty So that my whole world shifts Tease me one more time With the closeness of your lips...
(Chorus) And my world exploded When I felt your lips on mine And my heart imploded From the feeling so divine And my fears eroded By your soothing touch so fine And my world exploded When you showed me you were mine
Angel of angels Let me hold you tight Show me that you'll stay with me Through the long dark cold stone night Make the feeling last Hold on through your fears Lay your hand upon my chest and start to pull me near...
And my world exploded When I felt your lips on mine And my heart imploded From the feeling so divine And my fears eroded By your soothing touch so fine And my world exploded When you showed me you were mine (Repeat)