MLP Music DemosSong Name: You're In My Head Like a Catchy Song Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP713 In My Head Like a Catchy Song FINAL MIX R2 (EDIT) INSTRUMENTAL R2.wav Episode: S07E13 "The Perfect Pear" Key: D major ---
Youre In My Head Like a Catchy Song (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-01-30 | Song Name: You're In My Head Like a Catchy Song Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP713 In My Head Like a Catchy Song FINAL MIX R2 (EDIT) INSTRUMENTAL R2.wav Episode: S07E13 "The Perfect Pear" Key: D major ---
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---True Original (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-12-31 | Song Name: True Original Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: TrueOriginal5.1_Instrumental.wav Key: A major ---
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--- Lyrics: Always first place, never second best Only high stakes, we aim to impress And there's no room for mistakes Yeah, we're flawless everyday, 'cause
We're all about perfection Projecting that pure reflection Exceeding your expectations (Yeah)
Be the true, true, true original Dare to be what you are meant to be Working hard, that's our thing All this way, we're perfect, perfectly true
True, true original True, true original True, true original We're perfect, perfectly true
Oh-oh, true original Oh, oh, hey, hey (We're perfect, perfectly true) True original Oh, oh Oh, oh
But it's not about perfection Set off in your own direction Shake off the expectations
You're the true, true, true original Dare to be who you are meant to be Free yourself, do your thing All your way, you're perfect, imperfectly you
True, true original True, true original True, true original You're perfect, imperfectly you!True Original (Demo 1)MLP Music Demos2022-12-29 | Song Name: True Original Subtitle: Demo 1 Original Name: True Original Post Crush - Lyric Changes Key: A major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Same as original, except with some differences in the "Oh-oh, true original" section (where it mirrors Demo 1).
--- Lyrics: Always first place, never second best Only high stakes, we aim to impress And there's no room for mistakes Yeah, we're flawless everyday, 'cause
We're all about perfection Projecting that pure reflection Exceeding your expectations (Yeah)
Be the true, true, true original Dare to be what you are meant to be Working hard, that's our thing All this way, we're perfect, perfectly true
True, true original True, true original True, true original We're perfect, perfectly true
Oh-oh, true original Oh, oh, hey, hey (We're perfect, perfectly true) True original Oh, oh Oh, oh
But it's not about perfection Set off in your own direction Shake off the expectations
You're the true, true, true original Dare to be who you are meant to be Free yourself, do your thing All your way, you're perfect, imperfectly you
True, true original True, true original True, true original You're perfect, imperfectly you!True Original (Demo 1)MLP Music Demos2022-12-27 | Song Name: True Original Subtitle: Demo 1 Original Name: True Original - Post Crush Key: A major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Lyrics are quite different (especially in the first couple of verses), as is the instrumental.
--- Lyrics: [Only] first place, never second best [So much pressure, trying] to impress And there's no room for mistakes [Is gotta be another way, but]?
[It's not] about perfection [Set off in your own direction] [Shake off the] expectations (Yeah)
[You're] the true, true, true original Dare to be [who] you are meant to be [Free yourself], [do your] thing All [your] way, [you're] perfect, [imperfectly you]
True, true original True, true original True, true original [You're] perfect, [imperfectly you]
Oh-oh, true original Oh, oh, hey, hey (You're perfect, imperfectly you) True original Oh, oh Oh, oh [Hey-ey-ey]
But it's not about perfection Set off in your own direction Shake off the expectations
You're the true, true, true original Dare to be who you are meant to be Free yourself, do your thing All your way, you're perfect, imperfectly you
True, true original True, true original True, true original You're perfect, imperfectly you!All Good (Studio Instrumental / Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-12-24 | Song Name: All Good Subtitle: Stdio Instrumental / Extended Original Name: AllGood_5.1_Instrumental.wav Key: A flat major ---
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--- Lyrics: Get in the groove You bring your dancing shoes I'll bring the attitude You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor Turn up the bass Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
--- (Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazingAll Good (Demo 2 / Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-12-22 | Song Name: All Good Subtitle: Demo 2 / Extended Original Name: All Good - Intro Change - Approved Jan 24, 2018 Key: A flat major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Same as original, but with a different intro (hence the file name).
--- Lyrics: Get in the groove You bring your dancing shoes I'll bring the attitude You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor Turn up the bass Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
--- (Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazingAll Good (Demo 1 / Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-12-20 | Song Name: All Good Subtitle: Demo 1 / Extended Original Name: AllGood_soundREV_V1 Key: A flat major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Minor lyrical changes.
--- Lyrics: Get in the groove You bring your dancing shoes I'll bring [that] attitude You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor Turn up the bass Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
--- (Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazingAll Good (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-12-18 | Song Name: All Good Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: AllGood_Cutdown_5.1_Instrumental.wav.wav Key: A flat major ---
Studio instrumental for the shortened version of the song that was released.
--- Lyrics: Get in the groove You bring your dancing shoes I'll bring the attitude You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor Turn up the bass Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazingAll Good (Demo 2)MLP Music Demos2022-12-17 | Song Name: All Good Subtitle: Shortened Demo 2 Original Name: AllGood_Cutdown_soundREV_V2 Key: A flat major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Same as original, but with a different intro.
Lyrics: Get in the groove You bring your dancing shoes I'll bring the attitude You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor Turn up the bass Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazingAll Good (Demo 1)MLP Music Demos2022-12-16 | Song Name: All Good Subtitle: Shortened Demo 1 Original Name: All Good (Rainbooms song) Mix1 - APPROVED Key: A flat major ---
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META: Life's been busy - scheduled uploads for a bit, to avoid another content drought.
--- Differences with the final song: - A different part of the song is used.
Lyrics: Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)All Good (Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-11-24 | Song Name: All Good Subtitle: Extended Original Name: All Good (Rainbooms song) Mix1 - APPROVED Key: A flat major ---
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--- Lyrics: Get in the groove You bring your dancing shoes I'll bring the attitude You bring the crew so we can move
Light up the floor Turn up the bass Yeah, let me see that smile on your face
Come on and go with the flow Gonna steal the show, yeah
Let me show you how it goes
Sunset Shimmer: Repeat after me!
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
--- (Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(guitar solo)
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazing
(Hey!) Throw your hands up higher Turn up the amplifier Watch me, I'm on fire, fire 'Cause it's all, all, all, all good I feel abso-absolutely amazingPhoto Booth (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-11-22 | Song Name: Photo Booth Subtitle: Demo 3 Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v03 Pony Mix v01 - Instrumental.wav Key: A major ---
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---Photo Booth (Demo 3)MLP Music Demos2022-11-20 | Song Name: Photo Booth Subtitle: Demo 3 Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v03 - 2MIX.wav Key: A major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - None.
--- Lyrics: Same as original.Photo Booth (Demo 2)MLP Music Demos2022-11-17 | Song Name: Photo Booth Subtitle: Demo 2 Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v02 WIP - 2MIX.wav Key: A major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - The same as Demo 1, but using the new/final chorus instead of the "selfies with friends" thing.
--- Lyrics: [You see us, think you know us] [Our] perfect happy [pics] [I bet you, could show us] [You know the same old tricks
[Don't lose sight of what's important] # The people who you love [When emotions get confusing] [It's] because of
[Not hanging out together] [Those feelings of whatever]
[No we can't ever let this Break us up forever]
Side by side on this adventure Our friendship will never, ever end Side by side, besties forever We know that it's more than just a trend
'Cause it's you And me This is how it should be
The whole world stands before you Full of things to see Pay attention or you'll miss it Life's best is always free
Don't lose sight of what's important Give more than you can take There's so much to strive for So many friendships you can make
All those likes can't measure The fun we have together
When we're in the moment Everything is better
Side by side on this adventure Our friendship will never, ever end Side by side, besties forever We know that it's more than just a trend
#Photo Booth (Demo 1)MLP Music Demos2022-11-15 | Song Name: Photo Booth Subtitle: Demo 1 Original Name: MLPEG Photobooth v01 - 2MIX.wav Key: A major ---
The lyrics to this one are definitely... interesting.
--- Differences with the final song: - The lyrics are entirely different in the majority of the song. - The melody of the chorus is different.
--- Lyrics: [You see us, think you know us] [Our] perfect happy [pics] [I bet you, could show us] [You know the same old tricks
[Don't lose sight of what's important] # The people who you love [When your filter gets too blurry] [It's] because of
[Not hanging out together] [Those feelings of whatever]
[No we can't ever let this Break us up forever]
[Selfies with friends That happy feeling you feel When you know that it's real
Selfies with friends All the pictures we take There's so much more at stake]
'Cause it's you And me This is how it should be
The whole world stands before you Full of things to see [Unplug or] you [might] miss it Life's best is always free
Don't lose sight of what's important Give more than you can take There's so much to strive for So many friendships you can make
All those likes can't measure The fun we have together
When we're in the moment Everything is better
[Selfies with friends That happy feeling you feel When you know that it's real
Selfies with friends All the pictures we take There's so much more at stake]
#Invisible (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-11-14 | Song Name: Invisible Subtitle: Extended Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03.2 - IINSTRUMENTAL.wav Key: A minor ---
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META: Whoops. Built a backlog this time, so hopefully no more unannounced hiatus.
---Invisible (Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-10-26 | Song Name: Invisible Subtitle: Extended Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03.2 Stereo Ref Mix Key: A minor ---
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META: Sorry for the radio silence - life's been busy.
--- Lyrics: You don't see me fitting in I'm sitting here alone Right beside my shadow Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams Maybe they would see I'm more than just a wallflower There's so much more to me
I'm invisible, invisible A droplet in the mist Invisible, invisible It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture This is what you'll read (Oh-oh) A laundry list of nothings Not likely to succeed (Oh-oh)
A yearbook with blank pages That no one wants to sign A memory forgotten Until the end of time
(Extended portion begins here) I'm invisible, invisible A star fading at dawn Invisible, invisible Won't be long before I'm gone
Won't be long before I'm goneInvisible (Demo 2 / Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-10-13 | Song Name: Invisible Subtitle: Demo 2 / Extended Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03.1 - 2MIX - Full Demo Revised Key: A minor ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Same lyrical changes as Demo 1. Different instrumental. - Lyrics are almost the same, except for the omission of some echos and a couple of single-word changes. - Like the piano demo, this is the full version of the song (with the last repeat of the chorus being cut for time in the final version).
--- Lyrics: You don't see me fitting in I'm sitting here alone Right beside my shadow Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams Maybe they would see I'm more than just a wallflower There's so much more to me
[But] I'm invisible, invisible A droplet in the mist Invisible, invisible It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture This is what you'll read (#) A laundry list of nothings Not likely to succeed (#)
A yearbook with blank pages That no one wants to sign A memory forgotten Until the end of time
['Cause] I'm invisible, invisible A star fading at dawn Invisible, invisible Won't be long before I'm gone
Won't be long before I'm goneInvisible (Demo 1 / Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-10-08 | Song Name: Invisible Subtitle: Demo 1 / Extended Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v03 - 2MIX - Full Demo.wav Key: A minor ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Lyrics are almost the same, except for the omission of some echos and a couple of single-word changes. - Like the piano demo, this is the full version of the song (with the last repeat of the chorus being cut for time in the final version).
--- Lyrics: You don't see me fitting in I'm sitting here alone Right beside my shadow Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams Maybe they would see I'm more than just a wallflower There's so much more to me
[But] I'm invisible, invisible A droplet in the mist Invisible, invisible It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture This is what you'll read (#) A laundry list of nothings Not likely to succeed (#)
A yearbook with blank pages That no one wants to sign A memory forgotten Until the end of time
['Cause] I'm invisible, invisible A star fading at dawn Invisible, invisible Won't be long before I'm gone
Won't be long before I'm goneInvisible (Piano Demo / Extended)MLP Music Demos2022-09-30 | Song Name: Invisible Subtitle: Piano Demo / Extended Original Name: MLPEG Invisible v01 PIANO DEMO - Main Out.wav Key: C major / A minor ---
One of the more interesting demos! The genre of the song is pretty much entirely different, despite the lyrics being pretty much the same.
A short "beep" sound that was in the first second of the original audio has been edited out.
--- Differences with the final song: - There are a lot more parts where a major key is used. The melody is generally the same, but the background music changes the context of the song. - Longer outro. - Lyrics are almost the same, except for the omission of some echos and a couple of single-word changes.
--- Lyrics: You don't see me fitting in I'm sitting here alone Right beside my shadow Always on my own
If I could share my wildest dreams Maybe they would see I'm more than just a wallflower There's so much more to me
[But] I'm invisible, invisible A droplet in the mist Invisible, invisible It's like I don't exist
Right beneath my picture This is what you'll read (#) A laundry list of nothings Not likely to succeed (#)
A yearbook with blank pages That no one wants to sign A memory forgotten Until the end of time
['Cause] I'm invisible, invisible A star fading at dawn Invisible, invisible Won't be long before I'm gone
[Invisible, invisible] Won't be long before I'm goneWeve Come So Far (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-09-26 | Song Name: We've Come So Far Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLPEG_045_We've_Come_So_Far_STEREO INST.wav Key: D major ---
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---Weve Come So Far (Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-09-24 | Song Name: We've Come So Far Subtitle: Demo Original Name: EG403 We've Come So Far FULL DEMO R7 Key: D major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - None?
--- Lyrics: Same as original.Weve Come So Far (Piano Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-09-21 | Song Name: We've Come So Far Subtitle: Piano Demo Original Name: EG403 We've Come So Far PIANO DEMO R3 Key: D major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Minimal. Lyrics are the same as final, except with omission of "ah-ah-ah" from the beginning of the song.
--- Lyrics: #
Back in the day, I used to walk these halls Acting tough, but all alone I needed a friend to lend me a helping hand I couldn't do it on my own
We've come so far together Got memories to treasure I look at you, stories come back to life And if I need reminding I know where I can find you In these pages, you'll last forever
Ah, ah-ah, ah-ah Ah, ah-ah Ah-ah, ah-ah, ah-ahhhh
Remember when I, I lost the crown You didn't leave me out in the rain We still had songs to sing, magic transforming Special in every way The gems chose us by name
We've come so far together Got memories to treasure I look at you, stories come back to life And if I need reminding I know where I can find you In these pages, you'll last forever Forever, foreverDance Magic (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-09-12 | Song Name: Dance Magic Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: 15 EGTV 1 Dance Magic INST STEM R2.wav Key: B flat major ---
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---Dance Magic (Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-09-11 | Song Name: Dance Magic Subtitle: Demo Original Name: EQG SPE Dance Magic_full demo Key: B flat major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - A few lyrical changes, most notably in the second-last verse ("'til you drop" instead of "nonstop", "your" instead of "our"). - The additional "Hey!" voices are in this version of the song - in fact, there are more of them than in the final version of the song (in the second-last verse). --- Lyrics: I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul The rhythm's taking hold, and it's about to roll
A million sparkles falling across the floor So, DJ, give it more, it's what we're looking for
Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn't matter what style you bring We're about to go on that ride (Hey!)
It's dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music
(rap) Doesn't matter what style you got Just keep dancin' on that spot Your friends like you for who you are Dance queen, on the scene, superstar!
Crystal Prep, you got the moves Rainboom bringin' [in] all the grooves Put it together and make it fit Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic (rap end)
Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn't matter what style you bring We're about to go on that ride (Hey!)
It's dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music
Crystal Rainbooms got a style that's all [your] own [(Hey!)] Dancin' ['til you drop], body movin' in the zone [(Hey!)] Bring whatever style you got 'Cause the party is goin' off [(Hey!)]
It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the musicDance Magic (Piano Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-09-06 | Song Name: Dance Magic Subtitle: Piano Demo Original Name: EQG SPE Dance Magic_piano demo Key: B flat major ---
And we're back! Next up will be the songs from the various Equestria Girls television specials (Dance Magic, Forgotten Friendship, Spring Breakdown, Sunset's Backstage Pass), followed by those from Season 2 of the digital series.
--- Differences with the final song: - Some small changes with additional voices during the song (no ("Hey!") after "about to go on that ride"). - A few lyrical changes, most notably in the second-last verse ("'til you drop" instead of "nonstop", "your" instead of "our"). --- Lyrics: I feel it stirrin' deep down inside my soul The rhythm's taking hold, and it's about to roll
A million sparkles falling across the floor So, DJ, give it more, it's what we're looking for
Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn't matter what style you bring We're about to go on that ride (#)
It's dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music
(rap) Doesn't matter what style you got Just keep dancin' on that spot Your friends like you for who you are Dance queen, on the scene, superstar!
Crystal Prep, you got the moves Rainboom bringin' [in] all the grooves Put it together and make it fit Crystal Rainbooms, dance magic (rap end)
Dance the night away All our friends right by our side It doesn't matter what style you bring We're about to go on that ride (#)
It's dance magic, once you have it Let your body move, step into the music It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the music
Crystal Rainbooms got a style that's all [your] own [(Hey!)] Dancin' ['til you drop], body movin' in the zone [(Hey!)] Bring whatever style you got 'Cause the party is goin' off
It's dance magic, and it's electric Let your body move to the musicJust Cant Be a Dragon Here (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-08-27 | Song Name: Just Can't Be a Dragon Here Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP824 Can't Be a Dragon Here_STEREO INST.wav Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast" Key: A flat major ---
That's about it for Season 8! Next tracks will be from the Equestria Girls animated specials, followed by Season 2 of its digital shorts.
---Just Cant Be a Dragon Here (Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-08-25 | Song Name: Just Can't Be a Dragon Here Subtitle: Demo Original Name: MLP824 Can't Be a Dragon Here_FULL DEMO Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast" Key: A flat major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: Same changes as piano demo. - Very slight dialogue changes, most notably with the exchange at the end between Spike and Sludge. - Slight lyrical changes, such as with "to de-ponify you" instead of "deponifying".
--- Lyrics: Sludge: Spike, I'm gonna teach you a thing or two about being a dragon. So, listen up # boy, because I'm only gonna say this once.
Look at this castle where you live
Spike: It's pretty sweet, right?
You can't be a dragon here
Spike: Uh, I can't?
Look at these books up on the wall
Spike: Hey, I just finished organizing those!
This treasure pile's not right, I fear
Sludge: Trust me, I got you covered here. You see all this soft pony stuff you're surrounded with? This has got to be the first thing to go.
Nothin' 'bout this place says "dragon den", there's too much fluff All these fancy robes, tossed in a pile Take those goblets, dishes, is that gold? Still not enough! [To de-ponify you] might just take a while
Sure, this place is grandiose But to a dragon, it's just gross Time we make the lot all disappear Reality you need a dose To all these ponies, you're too close You just can't be a dragon here
Sludge: Good job, my boy! But this is still just the beginning!
Each and every dragon has a swagger all [its] own Watch and I'll show you what I mean You can't move like this with so much stuff to weigh you down A dragon always keeps it lean
Sludge: Lose this! This! Oh, this is nice!
Your life['s too] soft, your scales are coiffed These pillows, beds, and sheets are washed A delight, but it's just not right what's underneath Every dragon must be free Look at you, then look at me Since when do dragons brush their teeth?
Sludge: Ha! Please!
Sure, this place is grandiose But to a dragon, it's just gross Time we make the lot all disappear
#
Just grab it all and give to me After that, then you'll be free You just can't be a dragon heeeeere!
Spike: Ha! You're right! I feel better already! Sludge: See? What did I tell you? You're very lucky that [you('ve) got me]. Now, go [find] some more. Spike: You got it! I'm gonna go get you all the cushy pony [things you've ever seen!]... Dad. Sludge: Great! [Now] go get 'em... son!
'Cause this dragon just can't wait to live here (sinister laughter)Just Cant Be a Dragon Here (Piano Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-08-23 | Song Name: Just Can't Be a Dragon Here Subtitle: Piano Demo Original Name: MLP824 Just Can't Be a Dragon Here PIANO DEMO Episode: S08E24 "Father Knows Beast" Key: A flat major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Very slight dialogue changes, most notably with the exchange at the end between Spike and Sludge. - Slight lyrical changes, such as with "to de-ponify you" instead of "deponifying".
--- Lyrics: Sludge: Spike, I'm gonna teach you a thing or two about being a dragon. So, listen up # boy, because I'm only gonna say this once.
Look at this castle where you live
Spike: It's pretty sweet, right?
You can't be a dragon here
Spike: Uh, I can't?
Look at these books up on the wall
Spike: Hey, I just finished organizing those!
This treasure pile's not right, I fear
Sludge: Trust me, I got you covered here. You see all this soft pony stuff you're surrounded with? This has got to be the first thing to go.
Nothin' 'bout this place says "dragon den", there's too much fluff All these fancy robes, tossed in a pile Take those goblets, dishes, is that gold? Still not enough! [To de-ponify you] might just take a while
Sure, this place is grandiose But to a dragon, it's just gross Time we make the lot all disappear Reality you need a dose To all these ponies, you're too close You just can't be a dragon here
Sludge: Good job, my boy! But this is still just the beginning!
Each and every dragon has a swagger all [its] own Watch and I'll show you what I mean You can't move like this with so much stuff to weigh you down A dragon always keeps it lean
Sludge: Lose this! This! Oh, this is nice!
Your life['s too] soft, your scales are coiffed These pillows, beds, and sheets are washed A delight, but it's just not right what's underneath Every dragon must be free Look at you, then look at me Since when do dragons brush their teeth?
Sludge: Ha! Please!
Sure, this place is grandiose But to a dragon, it's just gross Time we make the lot all disappear
#
Just grab it all and give to me After that, then you'll be free You just can't be a dragon heeeeere!
Spike: Ha! You're right! I feel better already! Sludge: See? What did I tell you? You're very lucky that [you('ve) got me]. Now, go [find] some more. Spike: You got it! I'm gonna go get you all the cushy pony [things you've ever seen!]... Dad. Sludge: Great! [Now] go get 'em... son!
'Cause this dragon just can't wait to live here (sinister laughter)A Kirin Tale (Reprise) (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-08-20 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale Reprise_STEREO INST.wav Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major, G major ---
Final track for this song.
---A Kirin Tale (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-08-19 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_INST R2.wav Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major ---
Unfortunately, the 'deliverable' versions of this track (which are normally where the instrumental is from) does not omit Autumn Blaze's Phantom of the Opera dialogue, so the version in the recording session is the next best thing (and would likely not be here had this song/character not been guest-voiced, so it's also kind of fortunate). I'm pretty sure this is the final version of the song, but if you're able to discern a difference, let me know and I'll upload the deliverable version too.
---A Kirin Tale (Piano Guide)MLP Music Demos2022-08-18 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Demo Instrumental Original Name: Four files combined - MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 LEAD PIANO.wav MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 HARM 1 PIANO.wav MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 HARM 2 PIANO.wav MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_INST R2 Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major ---
A reconstruction of a 'piano guide' track based on files from the song recording session.
---A Kirin Tale (Temporary Final)MLP Music Demos2022-08-16 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Temporary Final Original Name: MLP823 V2 A Kirin Tale_TEMP FINAL VOCAL.wav and MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_INST R2.wav Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major ---
A bit of a weird track: The "temp final vocal" file was found in the files presumably used for the recording session of the song (which is normally not preserved / found in the files).
META: A backlog has been built, so uploads should be a bit less sporadic for a bit. --- Differences with the final song: Some changes are shared with Demo 2. - This version is a lot closer to the final, only keeping the small dialogue change during Autumn Blaze's line about rhyming. - For whatever reason, the final instance of the chorus says "light up your sky" instead of "light up the sky". - The opening lines (I'd rather sing / La-la-la-la-la) are omitted. - Most lines of dialogue within the song are sung slightly differently, so they must have been re-recorded for the final version. - Some lines are sung slightly differently, though this can partially be attributed to the harmonies being missing from this track. - Some lines are slightly out of time, though this was a quick combination of two tracks and it could probably be perfected with a bit more effort.
--- Lyrics: #
The Kirin used to speak and sing We weren't always quiet We told stories and funny jokes My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out And hurtful words were said Flaring tempers were inflamed Destruction quickly spread
And flaming bred from head to head It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. Where was I? Oh! #
My happy village lay in ruins Relationships got worse Spoiler alert: we quickly learned That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader The last thing said aloud Into the Stream of Silence We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions And peace was soon restored But with no way to speak my thoughts I got super... bored
Seriously, there [is] only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!*
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky Unless you let it rain And shiny apples sometimes come with worms No, you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison With the voices in my head 'Til I tripped over my salvation In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes And I became quite chatty With years and years of stored-up words I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs And daily dose of news The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with this opera singer, and he wore a freaky half-mask thing, and he played the organ a lot and got all broody [because] the singer was in love with another dude, so he took her away on this underground gondola- I mean, who doesn't love musical theater?!*
The village leader made it clear I had to make my choice I could stay and live with them Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone They're hard to move With just the view for company Until ya heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light [your] sky Unless you let it rain And candles just won't glow until they're burned [And] you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them Fear of hurt is still what ruled them Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain! Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rainA Kirin Tale (Demo Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-08-11 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Demo Instrumental Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 FULL DEMO PU R2 INSTRUMENTAL Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Trumpet is a bit different in the intro.
---A Kirin Tale (Demo 2)MLP Music Demos2022-08-10 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Demo 2 Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2 FULL DEMO with PU R3 Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - This version is a lot closer to the final, only keeping the small dialogue change during Autumn Blaze's line about rhyming. - Slight dialogue changes in the line referencing Phantom of the Opera, with a small omission of a word and the addition of "and" after "underground gondola" (potentially suggesting that Autumn Blaze had more thoughts but cut herself off). - For whatever reason, the final instance of the chorus says "light up your sky" instead of "light up the sky".
--- Lyrics: I'd rather sing!
La, la-la-la, la-la La-la-la, la-la-la
The Kirin used to speak and sing We weren't always quiet We told stories and funny jokes My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out And hurtful words were said Flaring tempers were inflamed Destruction quickly spread
And flaming bred from head to head It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. [Ooh,] where was I? Oh[!] #
My happy village lay in ruins Relationships got worse Spoiler alert: we quickly learned That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader The last thing said aloud Into the Stream of Silence We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions And peace was soon restored But with no way to speak my thoughts I got super... bored
Seriously, there's only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky Unless you let it rain And shiny apples sometimes come with worms No, you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison With the voices in my head 'Til I tripped over my salvation In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes And I became quite chatty With years and years of stored-up words I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs And daily dose of news The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with this opera singer, and he wore a freaky half-mask thing, and # played the organ a lot and got all broody 'cause the singer was in love with another dude, so he took her away on this underground gondola [and-] I mean, who doesn't love musical theater?!
The village leader made it clear I had to make my choice I could stay and live with them Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone They're hard to move With just the view for company Until ya heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light [your] sky Unless you let it rain And candles just won't glow until they're burned No, you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them Fear of hurt is still what ruled them Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain! Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rainA Kirin Tale (Demo 1)MLP Music Demos2022-08-06 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Demo 1 Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_Temp Full Demo R2 Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major ---
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META: Apologies for the delay! Backlog has been empty for awhile, so it's been a bit difficult to upload consistently. There's only about (18 - thanks, Tadashi) songs left to go (not including the rest of this one), so rest assured that (barring extenuating circumstances) everything will be uploaded eventually. :)
--- Differences with the final song: Same changes as the piano demo. - Some lines are sung slightly differently, but that can be attributed to the difference between the demo singer and the final singer. - The most significant changes come in the dialogue parts of the song, which are generally shorter than in the final.
--- Lyrics: I'd rather sing!
La, la-la-la, la-la La-la-la, la-la-la
The Kirin used to speak and sing We weren't always quiet We told stories and funny jokes My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out And hurtful words were said Flaring tempers were inflamed Destruction quickly spread*
And flaming [ran?] from head to head It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. [Ooh,] where was I? Oh[!] #
My happy village lay in ruins Relationships got worse Spoiler alert: we quickly learned That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader The last thing said aloud Into the Stream of Silence We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions And peace was soon restored But with no way to speak my thoughts I got super... bored
Seriously, there's only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky Unless you let it rain And shiny apples sometimes come with worms No, you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison With the voices in my head 'Til I tripped over my salvation In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes And I became quite chatty With years and years of stored-up words I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs And [broadcasts] of [the] news The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with [the] singer, [then took her away because she loved another dude.] # I mean, [COME ON,] who doesn't love musical theater?!
The village leader made it clear I had to make my choice I could stay and live with them Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone They're hard to move With just the view for company Until [you] heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky Unless you let it rain And candles just won't glow until they're burned [And] you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them Fear of hurt is still what ruled them Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain! Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rainA Kirin Tale (Piano Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-07-28 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Piano Demo Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V2_piano demo Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: F major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Some lines are sung slightly differently, but that can be attributed to the difference between the demo singer and the final singer. - The most significant changes come in the dialogue parts of the song, which are generally shorter than in the final.
--- Lyrics: I'd rather sing!
La, la-la-la, la-la La-la-la, la-la-la
The Kirin used to speak and sing We weren't always quiet We told stories and funny jokes My stand-up was a riot
But then one day, a fight broke out And hurtful words were said Flaring tempers were inflamed Destruction quickly spread*
And flaming [ran?] from head to head It even burnt our... bread
Sorry, I forgot how much I love rhyming. [Ooh,] where was I? Oh[!] #
My happy village lay in ruins Relationships got worse Spoiler alert: we quickly learned That words could be a curse
"No more talking," yelled our leader The last thing said aloud Into the Stream of Silence We stepped as a crowd
The water cooled emotions And peace was soon restored But with no way to speak my thoughts I got super... bored
Seriously, there's only so long that Sudoku can keep you entertained!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky Unless you let it rain And shiny apples sometimes come with worms No, you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that the Kirin never learned
I was stuck in silent prison With the voices in my head 'Til I tripped over my salvation In a helpful flowerbed
I found a cure to clear my pipes And I became quite chatty With years and years of stored-up words I drove my village batty
They didn't like my jokes and songs And [broadcasts] of [the] news The plays I wrote, the speeches spoke Variety revues
Or the story about the Kirin who hid below an opera stage
And fell in love with [the] singer, [then took her away because she loved another dude.] # I mean, [COME ON,] who doesn't love musical theater?!
The village leader made it clear I had to make my choice I could stay and live with them Or I could keep my voice
So I came here, but left the couch alone They're hard to move With just the view for company Until [you] heard me groove
Take it away, boys!
'Cause rainbows won't light up the sky Unless you let it rain And candles just won't glow until they're burned [And] you can't give up your laughter 'Cause you're scared of a little pain It's a lesson that my village never learned
No matter how hard I schooled them Fear of hurt is still what ruled them Sometimes you gotta let it raaaaaaaain! Yeah, sometimes you've gotta let it rainA Kirin Tale (Early Version)MLP Music Demos2022-07-23 | Song Name: A Kirin Tale Subtitle: Early Version Original Name: MLP823 A Kirin Tale V1_piano demo Episode: S08E23 "Sounds of Silence" Key: C major, D major ---
Likely one of my favorite things to come out of the demos. It's a great song, but probably doesn't fit too well thematically with Autumn Blaze's personality. Similar to So Much More to Me, many lyrics (e.g. the entire chorus) are shared, despite the song being otherwise entirely different.
--- Lyrics: Yes, long ago, when our village was talky Came a sticky situation where things got rocky One Kirin said something hurtful, what a shame
And a friendship, was tested Anger ignited through the town No kind words fould shut it down And that village was almost destroyed, but the flames
Then to keep things safe And feelings unhurt The director of the village called a meeting, kept it curt
"To the stream of silence" she called Told us all, "Y'all swim"
From the first hoof in the water These trotters all rejoiced Glad to gain a little peace But they'd gone and lost their voice And with it all emotions good n' bad went dim
Well you can't have a rainbow without a little rain And candles won't glow until they're burned And you can't give up your laughter 'cause you're scared of pain It's a lesson that the Kirins never learned
So with no songs or poems life was nothing but pain Keeping silent all day just chewin' on my mane 'Til I found a forest flower that brought back my voice
And I finally got to talk, tell some jokes and even sing But the lead steed of our breed went and ruined everything (gasp) Claimed I could either talk or live with them, my choice
Well you can't have a rainbow without a little rain And candles won't glow until they're burned And you can't give up your laughter 'cause you're scared of pain It's a lesson that the Kirins never learned
No you can't have a rainbow, without a little rain And candles, just won't glow, until they're burned And you can't give up your laughter 'cause you're scared of pain Even when it seems it's all you can do It's a lesson that the Kirins never knewWere Friendship Bound (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-07-22 | Song Name: We're Friendship Bound Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound_STEREO INST.wav Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship" Key: Various ---
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---Were Friendship Bound (Starlight Guide)MLP Music Demos2022-07-21 | Song Name: We're Friendship Bound Subtitle: Starlight Guide Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound STARLIGHT GUIDE R3 Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship" Key: Various ---
This is presumably a track used by singers so that they can follow along more easily.
---Were Friendship Bound (Trixie Guide)MLP Music Demos2022-07-21 | Song Name: We're Friendship Bound Subtitle: Trixie Guide Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound TRIXIE GUIDE R3 Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship" Key: Various ---
This is presumably a track used by singers so that they can follow along more easily.
---Were Friendship Bound (Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-07-19 | Song Name: We're Friendship Bound Subtitle: Demo Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound_Full Demo R1 Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship" Key: Various ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Like the piano demo, nearly all differences with the final song are with the dialogue within the song. The differences from the piano demo are that the lines "Like a race where you have to..." and "Or like a buddy movie where..." are spoken alone rather than together.
--- Lyrics: We're off on the road to friendship Our ride might be tiny and small
Starlight Glimmer: Beats walking though, eh, Trix? Trixie: I am walking.
But road trips are a great way, we've been told, to get along I'm glad we're sticking to it, we've already got a song
We're off on the road to friendship Side by side, just like peas in a pod
Our bond of friendship is stronger than this tour's demands Hoo'Far: [I'll remind you that] my offer [for that caravan] still stands! Starlight Glimmer: Wait, what did he say? Trixie: Nothing!
We're so tight, we can't move around I guess we're stuck together 'cause we're friendship bound
Trixie: Sure is great traveling with you, buddy! Starlight Glimmer: You too, buddy!* (said apprehensively)
We're off on the road to friendship Trixie: [Yup?], we are! We've each got the other to blame
Any trip can be exhausting if you make a fuss But we get on so well that's there no way that could be us
We're off on the road to friendship And there's nowhere that we'd rather be #
In summer, winter, spring, and fall, we're friends throughout the year [And] for untold seasons yet to come, our friendship will be here Starlight Glimmer: [Well,] for nine, at least!
We're so tight, we can't move around ???: (quickly) Like a race where you tie your hooves together and you have to move in perfect synchronization to win!
We're friendship boooooound
???: (quickly) Or like a buddy movie where the two protagonists can't get away from each other because they're wearing hoof-cuffs!
We're friendship boooooound!Were Friendship Bound (Piano Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-07-16 | Song Name: We're Friendship Bound Subtitle: Piano Demo Original Name: MLP819 We're Friendship Bound_piano demo R2 Episode: S08E19 "Road to Friendship" Key: Various ---
No comments on this track.
--- Differences with the final song: - Nearly all differences with the final song are with the dialogue within the song.
--- Lyrics: We're off on the road to friendship Our ride might be tiny and small
Starlight Glimmer: Beats walking though, eh, Trix? Trixie: I am walking.
But road trips are a great way, we've been told, to get along I'm glad we're sticking to it, we've already got a song
We're off on the road to friendship Side by side, just like peas in a pod
Our bond of friendship is stronger than this tour's demands Hoo'Far: [I'll remind you that] my offer [for that caravan] still stands! Starlight Glimmer: Wait, what did he say? Trixie: Nothing!
We're so tight, we can't move around I guess we're stuck together 'cause we're friendship bound
Trixie: Sure is great traveling with you, buddy! Starlight Glimmer: You too, buddy!* (said apprehensively)
We're off on the road to friendship Trixie: [Yup?], we are! We've each got the other to blame
Any trip can be exhausting if you make a fuss But we get on so well that's there no way that could be us
We're off on the road to friendship And there's nowhere that we'd rather be #
In summer, winter, spring, and fall, we're friends throughout the year [And] for untold seasons yet to come, our friendship will be here Starlight Glimmer: [Well,] for nine, at least!
We're so tight, we can't move around [Together]: (quickly) Like a race where you tie your hooves together and you have to move in perfect synchronization to win!
We're friendship boooooound
[Together]: (quickly) Or like a buddy movie where the two protagonists can't get away from each other because they're wearing hoof-cuffs!
We're friendship boooooound!Friendship U (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-07-15 | Song Name: Friendship U Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U_STEREO INST.wav Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University" Key: F minor, B flat major, B major ---
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---Friendship U (Demo 2)MLP Music Demos2022-07-09 | Song Name: Friendship U Subtitle: Demo 2 Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U V2_Full Demo R3 Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University" Key: F minor, B flat major, B major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Instrumental sounds closer to final. - "We're so honored" dialogue is removed.
--- Lyrics: Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever! Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of... Flim and Flam: Friendship U! Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If you're alone and you can't make friends We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away That'll teach you what to know But if you live here, you couldn't stay You'd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity Not just a school, I'll have you know But a whole university
At Friendship U, our aim is true In a city, not some backwater You'll learn the things you need to know At our new alma mater
Flim: That's it, everypony, you heard correct! Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, we're a success By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here That other school's headmare
Her presence is a testament To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isn't!
It really is the final piece To make our work complete
To have the Friendship Princess Bless our school is such a treat
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!) All of our friendship knowledge You'll learn it all in half the time At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time? Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been Reviewed and checked and edited Which might explain why our new school's About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, it's true Even the Princess of Friendship agrees The only place in Equestria To give out friendship degrees Yeah!
Flim: That's it, everypony! Let's hear it! Tell us again why it's the best!
It's the only university of Friendship U!* Yeah!Friendship U (Demo 1)MLP Music Demos2022-07-06 | Song Name: Friendship U Subtitle: Demo 1 Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U V2_Full Demo R2 Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University" Key: F minor, B flat major, B major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - Intro differs from final. - "We're so honored" dialogue is removed.
--- Lyrics: Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever! Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of... Flim and Flam: Friendship U! Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If you're alone and you can't make friends We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away That'll teach you what to know But if you live here, you couldn't stay You'd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity Not just a school, I'll have you know But a whole university
At Friendship U, our aim is true In a city, not some backwater You'll learn the things you need to know At our new alma mater
Flim: That's it, everypony, you heard correct! Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, we're a success By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here That other school's headmare
Her presence is a testament To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isn't!
It really is the final piece To make our work complete
To have the Friendship Princess Bless our school is such a treat
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!) All of our friendship knowledge You'll learn it all in half the time At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time? Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been Reviewed and checked and edited Which might explain why our new school's About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, it's true Even the Princess of Friendship agrees The only place in Equestria To give out friendship degrees Yeah!
Flim: That's it, everypony! Let's hear it! Tell us again why it's the best!
It's the only university of Friendship U!* Yeah!Friendship U (Piano Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-07-01 | Song Name: Friendship U Subtitle: Piano Demo Original Name: MLP816 Friendship U_piano demo R2 Episode: S08E16 "Friendship University" Key: G minor, C major, B major ---
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--- Differences with the final song: - It's in a slightly different key. Specifically, most of the song seems to be a tone higher than the final (G minor instead of F minor, C major instead of B flat major) - A few small lyrical changes. At least one rhyme was changed - "worthwhile / style" instead of "complete / treat" in the final.
--- Lyrics: Flim: [echoing] Welcome, friends! You are about to embark on a journey of amazing magnitude! One that will change your lives forever! Flam: [echoing] Prepare yourselves to embrace a new path and become students of... Flim and Flam: Friendship U! Twilight Sparkle: Flim and Flam. Of course.
If you're alone and you can't make friends We understand your plight
Until now, there was just one way Your friendships could take flight
There is a school real far away That'll teach you what to know But if you live here, you couldn't stay You'd learn you have to go-o-o-o (Awww...)
Now, there is an alternative to all of that adversity Not just a school, I'll have you know But a whole university*
At Friendship U, our aim is true In a city, not some backwater You'll learn the things you need to know At our new alma mater
Flim: That's it, everypony, you heard [correctly]! Flam: Friendship U, the one and only university of friendship!
As you can see, we're a success By any kind of stat
That may be so, for all I know But I still smell a rat
Everypony, lookie here That other school's headmare
Her presence is a testament To the mutual respect we sha-a-a-are
Twilight Sparkle: What?! No, it isn't!
It really is the final piece To make our work [worthwhile]
To have the Friendship Princess [Come and kick things off in style]
#
At Friendship U, we teach to you (and you!) All of our friendship knowledge You'll learn it all in half the time At the one and only friendship college
Twilight Sparkle: How can anypony learn friendship in half the time? Flam: Our coursework is so accelerated, to take longer would be a crime!
The lessons that we teach have been Reviewed and checked and edited Which might explain why our new school's About to be accredited
At Friendship U, oh, yes, it's true Even the Princess of Friendship agrees The only place in Equestria To give out friendship degrees Yeah!
Flim: That's it, everypony! Let's hear it! Tell us again why it's the best!
It's the only university of Friendship U! Yeah!Hearths Warming Ditties (Demos?)MLP Music Demos2022-06-29 | Song Name: Hearth's Warming Ditties Subtitle: Demos? Original Name: - MLP 815 Carol Guide V1.wav - MLP 815 Carol Guide V2.wav - MLP 815 Yak Song V1 mix.wav - MLP 815 Yak Song V1 Faster!.wav - MLP 815 Yak Song V1 Fastest.wav Episode: S08E15 "The Hearth's Warming Club" Key: G major (Carols), C minor? (Yak Song) ---
Yes, these technically also count as songs.
--- Differences with the final song: - Carol Guide V1 is the same as the final (but in piano form.) - Carol Guide V2 is entirely different. - All versions of Yak Song are C minor instead of E minor or E major. - The "Fastest" version of Yak Song seems to be the closest in terms of speed to the final version.
--- Lyrics... - MLP 815 Carol Guide V1.wav: "Carols carols carols carols carols" - MLP 815 Carol Guide V2.wav: "Carols carols carols" - All versions of Yak Song: "Yak song, yak song, not very long, sing again" x3Your Heart Is in Two Places (Studio Instrumental)MLP Music Demos2022-06-25 | Song Name: Your Heart Is in Two Places Subtitle: Studio Instrumental Original Name: MLP806 Your Heart is in Two Places_STEREO INST.wav Episode: S08E06 "Surf and/or Turf" Key: Various ---
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---Your Heart Is in Two Places (Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-06-23 | Song Name: Your Heart Is in Two Places Subtitle: Demo Original Name: MLP806 Your Heart is in Two Places_piano demo R2 Episode: S08E06 "Surf and/or Turf" Key: Various ---
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--- Differences with the final song: Same changes as piano demo? - A reasonable number of lines are sung differently. - "Caws" (the sounds a birds make) rather than "claws" are so awesome. Not sure why that was changed. The bird even caws in the animation...
--- Lyrics: Apple Bloom: Me? Well, both places have a lot of good things about them. I can understand why it's hard for you to decide.
Your heart is in two places, you can only live in one You're torn between the hilltops and the tide
Thank goodness that the Cutie Mark Crusaders have begun* To give you hope and help you to decide*
These hills, they call to you, they say "Harmonizing Heights" This is your home, simple and serene The sun-dappled leaves* are a mountain terrace You can see twenty-three different shades of green
To dare to compare anywhere to there Is unfair and just plain wrong Colt or mare or you wear feathers, fins, or hair This is where you belong
Scootaloo: Well, on the other hoof, I can think of a place that's way more exciting and cool, not to mention more you! Come on, you know # where I mean!
Seaquestria's the most, you're supposed to be there Underneath the sea where you can feel at home Swimmin' with your friends, you can spend all day here Playin' in the bay here, splashin' in the foam
Sailin' through the wavy blue You'll view a slew of tortoises Forget the rest, the sea's the best For all intents and "porpoises"
Build your nest here [in] Harmonizing Heights Live it up here in Seaquestria
Nothing compares to* Harmonizing Heights The eagles are regal But the schools are cooler
Their [caws] are so awesome With their sweet maneuvers
That's it!* This is the end! Don't ever talk to me again!*Your Heart Is in Two Places (Piano Demo)MLP Music Demos2022-06-21 | Song Name: Your Heart Is in Two Places Subtitle: Piano Demo Original Name: MLP806 Your Heart is in Two Places_piano demo R2 Episode: S08E06 "Surf and/or Turf" Key: Various ---
No comments on this track.
--- Differences with the final song: - A reasonable number of lines are sung differently. - "Caws" (the sounds a birds make) rather than "claws" are so awesome. Not sure why that was changed. The bird even caws in the animation...
--- Lyrics:
Apple Bloom: Me? Well, both places have a lot of good things about them. I can understand why it's hard for you to decide.
Your heart is in two places, you can only live in one You're torn between the hilltops and the tide
Thank goodness that the Cutie Mark Crusaders have begun* To give you hope and help you to decide*
These hills, they call to you, they say "Harmonizing Heights" This is your home, simple and serene The sun-dappled leaves* are a mountain terrace You can see twenty-three different shades of green
To dare to compare anywhere to there Is unfair and just plain wrong Colt or mare or you wear feathers, fins, or hair This is where you belong
Scootaloo: Well, on the other hoof, I can think of a place that's way more exciting and cool, not to mention more you! Come on, you know # where I mean!
Seaquestria's the most, you're supposed to be there Underneath the sea where you can feel at home Swimmin' with your friends, you can spend all day here Playin' in the bay here, splashin' in the foam
Sailin' through the wavy blue You'll view a slew of tortoises Forget the rest, the sea's the best For all intents and "porpoises"
Build your nest here [in] Harmonizing Heights Live it up here in Seaquestria
Nothing compares to* Harmonizing Heights The eagles are regal But the schools are cooler
Their [caws] are so awesome With their sweet maneuvers