L-TRAINSix characters, six songs, six different styles, six different groups of collaborators. With Friends / About Friends is a project from The L-Train exploring the creativity and diversity within the brony musician community. Each track features a different main character, a different style of music and a different set of collaborators.
Here's an ambient, somewhat djent-y track about the darker side of Fluttershy, featuring the supremely talented 4EverfreeBrony on vocals.
The L-Train ft. 4EverfreeBrony - My MonstrosityL-TRAIN2017-04-14 | Six characters, six songs, six different styles, six different groups of collaborators. With Friends / About Friends is a project from The L-Train exploring the creativity and diversity within the brony musician community. Each track features a different main character, a different style of music and a different set of collaborators.
Here's an ambient, somewhat djent-y track about the darker side of Fluttershy, featuring the supremely talented 4EverfreeBrony on vocals.
These blinds Over my eyes Are no place to hide They're my disguise
These words All so unsure All so obscure Where is my cure?
Now you see My monstrosity Now you see What's inside of me
Oh, is it me or has everything Turned to a darker black So suddenly Oh, I've been waiting so long Just to say what I really feel But this is not me
This curse My just dessert Life in reverse Is what I deserve
This war Within my heart Where do I stand In this tower of cards
Now you see My monstrosity Now you see What's inside of me
[Guitar solo]
Oh, is it me or has everything Turned to a darker black So suddenly Oh, I've been waiting so long Just to say what I really feel But this is not me
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/track/my-monstrosityL-Train feat. Dionte George, SaxPon3, Zephysonas & Tavern Cat Records - Let The Rainbow Remind YouL-TRAIN2023-04-06 | The closing track to my remix album "Everypony" is my take on the finale of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic's fourth season, "Let The Rainbow Remind You"! For some extra spice I invited some friends to lay down some horns on it. Also big thanks to @DionteGeorgeMusic for doing the horn arrangement!
Each one of us has something special That makes us different, that makes us rare We have a light that shines within us That we were always meant to share
And when we come together Combine the light that shines within There is nothing we can't do There is no battle we can't win
When we come together There'll be a star to guide the way It's inside us every day
See it now! See it now!
Let the rainbow remind you That together we will always shine Let the rainbow remind you That forever this will be our timeFaulty - Immortal No More (feat. 4EverfreeBrony) [L-Train remix]L-TRAIN2023-03-30 | One more track from my remix album "Everypony"! @4everfreebrony has appeared on a couple of my electro swing tunes so I already know his vocals his vocals work so well in this genre (but to be fair he can basically sing in any genre) - so here's my take on a tune he did with @FaultyFelix "Immortal No More"!
I see the sun beating down What goes will come around And when the moon begins its time The galaxies align I can't count the times I've seen it I wish I never believed it I lost touch so long ago And still no one knows
Give me the life that was taken from me I wanna be part of this reality So take back to the colorful side Let me feel alive
I'm not immortal I, I'm not immortal now I'm not immortal I'm immortal no more
Tell me your each and every fear Count up all your fallen tears No, I don't mean to compare I'm just certain I've been there I'm no leader, but I'm no fool They just want someone to rule They wanna put me in the chair And yet all they do is stare
Give me the life that was taken from me I wanna be part of this reality So take back to the colorful side Let me feel alive
I'm not immortal I, I'm not immortal now I'm not immortal I'm immortal no moreL-Train - HeartacheL-TRAIN2023-03-23 | This track's a bit of a contrast to the rest of my remix album "Everypony" ... some stripped back old school hip hop beats with some old school samples. I always felt this song got a bit of a bad rap, being associated with such a controversial chapter in fandom history ... thanks M.A. Larson ...
I have to find a way To make this all okay I can't believe this small mistake Could've caused so much heartache
Oh why, oh why?Sofia Carson - Glowin Up (L-Train remix)L-TRAIN2023-03-16 | I love how much the brony music community has embraced G5 and all the new tunes we've gotten from it. Here's my take on Pipp's song "Glowin' Up" from A New Generation~
Glowin' up, kind of love Dip and slide, through the cut Glowin' up, kind of love We say, you say
Everywhere that I've been, yeah, they say I'm different But I'm good in my skin If it doesn't feel right, break it in with tie-dye And don't you stop 'til sunrise
We don't fly like we used to, we take what we've been through And we can feel brand new I know I am a fighter, I feel the fire I'm shining brighter
We got the lightGlimm, Khaliber & DJ Skystorm - Izzy Pop (L-Train remix)L-TRAIN2023-03-10 | Here's another track from my remix album "Everypony"! This time it's my take on @IAmGlimm, @khaliber and @djskystorm2779's future bass tune "Izzy Pop" giving the tune a funky electro swing vibe. Pushing that tempo a few bpm gives that vocal an entirely different energy~
Bouncin' up and down on the beat yeah she can't stop Make yo speakers pop Make everpony pop 'n' lock You shootin for the stars, I'm aimin' for the fuckin' moon I'm dedicated to my friends, who the fuck is you? The ball is in my court, it's my turn to talk I got that pizzaze, peep the way that I trot She's a lovely mare, you just don't understand Keep your eyes on her tennis ball when she does her dance
This ain't no izzypop, this an izzybop We gettin' fizzy in the spot Like a sodiepop We partyin' to the left Doin' the same on the right Ain't nopony in our way This be our time Time Time Time Time Do ya do ya do ya do ya do ya dance now
Fuckin' IzzyPop, this an Izzy Bop Wrist icy, lookin glim glammy in the spot Lets break this shit down (oh yeah) let's keep it simple I Am Glimm, Khaliber, in the cut like a pimple Throw yo hooves up high if you down to ride Throw yo hooves up high, we partyin' tonight Shit boutta be a Pinkie party, yeah we gettin' wild Muthafucka We stay wild We stay wild We stay wild
Do ya dance uh, Do ya dance Do ya dance uh, Do ya dance (x2)
This ain't no izzypop, this an izzybop We gettin' fizzy in the spot Like a sodiepop We partyin' to the left Doin' the same on the right Ain't nopony in our way This be our time Time Time Time Time Do ya do ya do ya do ya do ya dance now
Do ya do ya do ya do ya do ya dance nowL-Train - EveryponyL-TRAIN2023-03-03 | Here's the opening track to my remix album "Everypony"! A classic sample and some joyous bombastic percussive latin vibes~
Follow me on: Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com Twitter: twitter.com/theltrain9000 Mastodon: https://mastodon.au/@theltrain9000L-Train - Return of the WonderboltsL-TRAIN2022-12-17 | For generations, the pegasi have crawled across the ground like rats, denied their rightful place in the skies, their wings unable to hold their mundane, magic-less bodies aloft. But now, the magic has returned, and the skies are theirs to fly once more. And with the return of flight comes the return of the greatest flyers to ever grace Equestria's skies.
Here's a symphonic metal track I contributed to the Ponies at Dawn album, Wanderlust! I wanted to write something that was melodically and harmonically simple, but told its story through dynamics and instrumentation.
Find me on: Twitter: twitter.com/theltrain9000 Mastodon: https://mastodon.au/@theltrain9000 Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.comL-Train ft. @IAmRhymeFlow - Brave and Strong and Weird and CleverL-TRAIN2022-12-11 | It's another electro swing track! Here I've got a bit of a G5 focus, including samples from a couple of songs from A New Generation, and some lyrics inspired by one of Sunny Starscout's iconic lines.
Big thanks to @IAmRhymeFlow for laying down some excellent rhymes on this track! Also special thanks to @Wootmaster for the isolated song vocals from the movie (twitter.com/woot_master/status/1441934127993802757)
What was it? Can’t live above it. You’re the only you, and you’ve gotta love it. Peekin at the greener grass means you gonna covet. Meanin take a minute for yourself, not the others.
You’re original, you’re an individual - believe it. Focus on the self, and this wealth you’ll achieve it. Not the riches in your hands but the richness you’ll endeavor When you realize we’re brave and we’re strong weird and clever.
Strength of itself is divine. Clever is the strength of the mind. Brave is the strength that’s inside. But weird is the hardest to define, cause weird’s just weird by design
Weird is like the strength to be you. Weird is the pride of few. Weird is the courage to be true, despite what the world’s telling you. So have no fear, we’re weird too.
Strength of itself is divine. Clever is the strength of the mind. Brave is the strength that’s inside. Weird’s just weird by design
Don’t ever be afraid to be you. Cause any other you, ain’t you? Is see through. Don’t ever force yourself to fit in. The only you that fits is the one that’s within.L-Train ft. @BlackenedBlue, Rico Starlight & O. Vannen - To Sail The Skies Above (Celaenos Tale)L-TRAIN2022-06-10 | Here's another track I contributed to the latest Ponies at Dawn album, Zenith! This symphonic metal piece tells the tale of everypony's favourite sky pirate, Captain Celaeno. It also features a few talented guest instrumentalists!
L-Train - guitar, piccolo guitar, bass, drum programming + orchestral arrangements Twitter: twitter.com/theltrain9000 Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.comL-Train - HorizonL-TRAIN2022-05-22 | Here's one of the tracks I contributed to the latest Ponies at Dawn album, Zenith! I'm returning to some djenty stuff, this time about everyone's favourite eternal-night-loving villain.
I'm also claiming bonus points for getting the album title into the lyrics~
Lyrics: The night falls The princess sees her subjects turn away Remain within the day The moon calls A banishment from all she’d ever known Millenium alone
From lunacy arise, to broken pride Now harmony divides, oh
Her stars traversed the sky From zenith to horizon A thousand years beyond our sight
From dark skies The princess schemes revenge upon the sun She knows her day will come At moonrise The stars arrive to aid in her escape Now no more time to wait
From lunacy arise, to broken pride Now harmony divides, oh
Her stars traversed the sky From zenith to horizon A thousand years beyond our sight Still waiting for their time To cross the same horizon And rise into eternal night
From zenith to horizon
[guitar solo]
Her stars traversed the sky From zenith to horizon A thousand years beyond our sight For now it is their time To cross the same horizon And rise into eternal nightloopyy & Koa - Pull Over (Siren Song) [L-Train remix]L-TRAIN2022-01-09 | Here was my entry in loophoof & Koa's remix contest for their track Pull Over. Thought it needed a bit of electro swing flair to it, we all know how well Koa's voice fits with that vibe~ There were a lot of great entries to the contest and I didn't win, but I'm still pretty happy with how this remix turned out.
Lyrics: You don’t have to hide I’ve got what you need, just listen to me I’m gonna make it all alright You’ve never felt so free, captive in my melody
Siren song, siren song Baby don’t you hear my siren song, siren song Hear it loud ‘n clear, my siren song, siren song Baby don’t you hear my siren song, siren song, siren song
Ringing in your ears like you’re dizzy Flashing in your eyes like I’m Dazzling Voice in your head like I’m psychic Cuffed to the rhythm like a convict You ain’t getting catfished, this the real ish Can’t refuse, you’re seduced, yeah you feel this I’ll be your conductor, follow along Pull over to the right, hear my siren song
Siren song, siren song Baby don’t you hear my siren song, siren song Hear it loud ‘n clear, my siren song, siren song Baby don’t you hear my siren song, siren song I'm taking over here Siren song, siren song Baby don’t you hear my siren song, siren song Hear it loud ‘n clear, my siren song, siren song Baby don’t you hear my siren song, siren song, siren song
Can’t you feel that high? Sounds so soft and sweet sweep you off your feet Almost like you’ve lost your mind But don’t you fret a thing, I swear it’s safe with me
You’re so deep within our spell that you forget to breathe So enchanted by the beat, it feels so heavenly And you’re drowning in the sound, my little puppetry Now when I say, “jump,” you’ll say, “how high, how high?”
Ringing in your ears like you’re dizzy Flashing in your eyes like I’m Dazzling Voice in your head like I’m psychic Cuffed to the rhythm like a convict Eyes going spiral, you’re hypnotized I put the pedal to the metal, get you paralyzed Now the drums are drivin’ and the bassdrop strong Pull over to the right, hear my siren songTranscendental Orchestra - Origin Of LifeL-TRAIN2021-12-14 | On a newly minted world, the conditions are just right for a unique and unprecedented miracle.
Transcendental Orchestra is an experimental solo project from Leonard "L-Train" Hume, an instrumental symphonic metal prog neo-Romantic jazz fusion eclectic virtual behemoth of an ensemble. The Orchestra proudly presents the fourth track from EONS, a tale 4.5 billion years in the making.
Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume Produced by Leonard "L-Train" HumeTranscendental Orchestra - HadeanL-TRAIN2021-12-10 | From a baptism of fire, a new world takes form.
Transcendental Orchestra is an experimental solo project from Leonard "L-Train" Hume, an instrumental symphonic metal prog neo-Romantic jazz fusion eclectic virtual behemoth of an ensemble. The Orchestra proudly presents the third track from EONS, a tale 4.5 billion years in the making.
Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume Produced by Leonard "L-Train" HumeL-Train - Enemy (Imagine Dragons cover)L-TRAIN2021-12-03 | so i don't even play League Of Legends but i watched Arcane and ... woah, it is unfairly good. somehow every frame is iconic. the facial animation is amazing - i think it's the most expressive animated series i've ever seen? Fortiche outdid themselves and i have no idea how they're gonna live up to it with season 2 ...
anyway the soundtrack is also incredible. except for the OP, which is not quite as good as the rest of the soundtrack imho, so i thought i'd put my own spin on it. so here's my cover of "Enemy", complete with guitars that are tuned too low and reverb which is cranked too wet.
"Enemy" originally performed by Imagine Dragons & JID Written by: Dan Reynolds, Wayne Sermon, Ben McKee, Daniel Platzman, Robin Fredriksson, Mattias Larsson, Justin Tranter, Destin Route p/k/a J.I.D
"don't cry. you're perfect." 😭😭😭Transcendental Orchestra - Late Heavy BombardmentL-TRAIN2021-11-30 | The formation of a planet is not a tranquil, orderly process; our world was born from fury, fire and chaos.
Transcendental Orchestra is an experimental solo project from Leonard "L-Train" Hume, an instrumental symphonic metal prog neo-Romantic jazz fusion eclectic virtual behemoth of an ensemble. The Orchestra proudly presents the second track from EONS, a tale 4.5 billion years in the making.
Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume Produced by Leonard "L-Train" HumeTranscendental Orchestra - GenesisL-TRAIN2021-11-27 | Let there be light.
Transcendental Orchestra is an experimental solo project from Leonard "L-Train" Hume, an instrumental symphonic metal prog neo-Romantic jazz fusion eclectic virtual behemoth of an ensemble. The Orchestra proudly presents the first track from EONS, a tale 4.5 billion years in the making.
Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume Produced by Leonard "L-Train" HumeTranscendental Orchestra - Eons Part 1 (Full Album Stream)L-TRAIN2021-11-19 | Transcendental Orchestra is an experimental solo project from Leonard "L-Train" Hume, an instrumental symphonic metal prog neo-Romantic jazz fusion eclectic virtual behemoth of an ensemble. The Orchestra proudly presents EONS, a tale 4.5 billion years in the making.
Part 1 follows the formation of the sun, the Earth's turbulent early years and the beginnings of cellular life.
00:00 I - Genesis 06:46 II - Late Heavy Bombardment 10:04 III - Hadean 15:30 IV - Origin of Life
Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
Produced by Leonard "L-Train" HumeEons part 1 - coming soonL-TRAIN2021-11-16 | Transcendental Orchestra is my experimental solo project, an instrumental symphonic metal prog neo-Romantic jazz fusion eclectic virtual behemoth of an ensemble. For most of the last year and a half I've been working on a new album, which I eventually decided to split into three parts because if I tried to do the entire thing at once it might never get finished...
The first part is nearly done and will hopefully be out this month! I can't wait to share it with you all!
Here's a little preview from the first track, "Genesis".L-Train - Books And BranchesL-TRAIN2021-11-07 | it's a lovely morning in Ponyville and you are a neurotic librarian.
here's another SWING track i did for @PoniesAtDawn's latest album Aurora!
get Aurora on Bandcamp: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/aurora get Aurora on other platforms: https://smarturl.it/PoniesAtDawnAuroraL-Train - Unicorn StrutL-TRAIN2021-10-13 | unicorn butts unicorn butts unicorn butts
so MLP: A New Generation was terrific and Izzy is new best unicorn. i'm declaring G5 remixes are a thing now. also i'm still doing electro swing apparently. disappointed metalheads can bite me i guess (more Transcendental Orchestra coming later this year? maybe?)
download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/track/unicorn-strutL-Train - Into The Deep (Escape Of The Hippogriffs)L-TRAIN2021-05-23 | When your home is destroyed by the all-conquering forces of the Storm King, sometimes the only option is to transform into a sea creature and hide away deep within the ocean.
It feels like ages since I've written a proper symphonic metal jam, so here's something I wrote for the latest Ponies At Dawn album "Oceansong"!
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/theltrain9000L-Train ft. @StealingShad3zMusic - Mi Amore (Set It Off)L-TRAIN2021-05-16 | Time for some FUNK, featuring some spicy vocals from Shadez! This track was written for @PoniesAtDawn's album "Oceansong".
Lyrics: Hey baby where you going This night is oh so young We've got a moment to spare I'm solidified in your crystal eyes So tell me is it magic Or is it something more You've got a burning passion Your sweet allure Dancing out on the floor
You've got me on the ropes And I can't help but stare It's natural attraction My breath is short And I'm gasping for air You think I'm by myself But I've been waiting for you Tell the DJ to play it slow The club is packed but Tonight it's for two
Sweet love Will you take me away Oh mi amore light it up And send me into space Sweet love Your fire's out of control But I love how it feels
Set it off now
Hey baby where you looking Your eyes are all on me Oh please I think I'm blushing You got me with your sensibilities Oh baby gimme a second I think I'm losing steam You want to get a reaction I pinch myself I guess it's not a dream
You've got me on the ropes And I'm danglin' here It's natural selection The tables turn With your words in my ear I think you're by yourself But you've been waiting for me That evil smile's got me nervous But I'm still here saying please
Sweet love Will you take me away Oh mi amore light it up And send me into space Sweet love Your fire's out of control But I love how it feels
Set it off now
Parked in the back Show me all that I lack All I'm hearing is your breath on my neck Check it out Lemme be your eighth wonder I'll bring you back a drink in a sec Put on the grooves Show me all of your moves Got a rhythm and I'm ready to jive Play that beat Better get on your feet Cause my boy gonna play that guitar funky right now
[guitar solo]
Hey baby where you going This night is oh so young So tell me is it magic Don't call it chance When you're falling in love now Tell me baby is my temperature rising Is it me or is it you Got a fever that's starting to break At the end of the week with nothing to do
We got us on the ropes And we can't help but stare It's natural attraction Our breath is short And we're gasping for air We thought we were alone But we've been waiting for this Tell the DJ to play it slow As we lean in close And give in to the bliss
Sweet love Will you take me away Oh mi amore light it up And send me into space Sweet love Your fire's out of control But I love how it feels
Set it off now
Set it off now
So uh you're gonna call me tomorrow right?L-Train ft. Koa, General Mumble, TheMusicReborn & Zephysonas - Paint The Moon RedL-TRAIN2021-05-09 | Princess Luna is free from her thousand year banishment and ready to party, so it's time for even more SWING! Here's a fun tune I did last year featuring the wonderful Koa on vocals as well as TheMusicReborn and Zephysonas on horns.
(Daybreaker Boogie was received so well that I did a sequel for Ponies At Dawn's album "Eclipse"! Maybe there will be more electro swing in my future?)
Lyrics: I’m back in black and blue, your lunar royalty (Luna) I’ve had it with the blues, I’m ready for some heat (Luna) Make way, I’m comin’ through - DJ give me a beat (Luna) Come on, let’s fill the room with strobe light syzygy
A thousand years without a shindig or soiree Now there’s no keeping this party Princess away The music’s bangin’, I could dance until I’m dead Tonight I’m gonna… paint the moon red
Big sis can keep her sun, the night was made for me (Luna) I am second to none, I rock it regally (Luna) If you got hooves, then move ‘em! (Hey!) If you got hips, then use ‘em! (Hey!) I didn’t come all this way just to sit and smile and wave No time for naysayin’, it’s a star-struck party!
No more nightmares, we’re dancing in the world of dreams We’re gallivanting ‘till the palace bursts at the seams Get into the swing, let the music ring inside your head ‘Cause tonight we’re gonna… paint the moon red
The hottest spot in Canterlot will always be Wherever you can catch me dancin’ fancy-free Let loose with Luna, baby, you heard what I said Get off your rump ‘n let’s get bumpin’ Let’s paint the moon red!L-Train ft. @4everfreebrony - Daybreaker BoogieL-TRAIN2021-05-02 | It's the roaring 2020s, so it's time for some SWING. Here's a fun tune I did last year featuring some killer vocals from the incredibly versatile 4EverfreeBrony.
I did this song *last year* for @PoniesAtDawn's album "Ignite" ... and for whatever reason I'd forgotten to actually upload it here! So here it is for those who haven't yet heard it.
Well, look at what we have here My little pony, you've got nothing to fear I hope I make it crystal clear I'm just the better version of sister dear
You think you know all that well Well, have I got a tale to tell I'm pretty black and white I am the day and night And always ready to ignite
So, don't you touch that wire This is how you start a fire Now what have we learned Because my flames are hot You mess with me? You'd better not Or else you might get burned
Now that I've told you who I am I'd like to get to know you, be your friend So you can come on over Anywhere else is gonna be colder I guarantee the fun will never end
I guess you know me all too well I've told you all there is to tell I'm pretty black and white I am the day and night And always ready to igniteL-Train - It Came From Next TuesdayL-TRAIN2020-10-18 | Twilight Sparkle gets a visitor ... from the future.
This is a track I contributed to the latest Ponies At Dawn album, Eclipse. Featuring some drum n bass, some twangy guitar and some panicking Twilight.
My other track from Eclipse (featuring Koa, TheMusicReborn, Zephysonas and General Mumble): youtube.com/watch?v=ped4MouGzzsL-Train - Warriors (She-Ra and the Princesses of Power cover)L-TRAIN2020-06-26 | i'm not sure how Noelle Stevenson managed to convince Netflix to bankroll her childhood-friends-to-enemies lesbian AU She-Ra animated fanfic ... but by god was it glorious. that final season is maybe the most satisfying final season of anything ever.
so here's my own little addition to the fandom, a cover of Warriors in a ... ambient epic rock? style, mostly inspired by AJ Michalka's wonderful cover (i'd tell you to go listen to it, but you all already have, probably).
really this is one of those projects that happens because i get a particular Idea in my head and the only way to get it out of my head is to reify it.
We feel the evil coming And shadows all around Danger surrounds us But won't bring us down
We're on the edge of greatness Turning darkness to light We're right beside you Ready to fight
We must be strong (Strong) And we must be brave (Brave) We gotta find every bit of strength That we have and never let it go! We must be strong
We're bound to the struggle With mighty sword and flame We'll never fail you When you call our name
Together we'll be heroes Joining forces as one Strong as the steel we carry We rise like the sun
We must be strong (Strong) And we must be brave (Brave) We gotta find every bit of strength That we have and never let it go
We must be strong (Strong) And we must be brave (Brave) We gotta find every bit of strength That we have and never let it go We must be strong
We're gonna win in the end (We must be strong) And we must be brave (We must be brave) We gotta find every bit of strength That we have and never let it go
We must be strong (We must be strong) And we must be brave (We must be brave) We're gonna reach inside Stand together and fight, never let it go! We must be strongL-Train - PhilomenaL-TRAIN2020-05-03 | Here's a track I contributed to the latest Ponies at Dawn album, Ignite! Ready yourselves for some djent about everyone's favourite troll of a phoenix.
Lyrics: Is this how it ends? The fire goes out and the darkness descends Solutions run dry The schemes of hoof and feather go awry The end of it all Decrepit and feeble awaiting the reaper’s call
When all the embers burn away When only cinders still remain When feathers fall back down to earth Begin the cycle of rebirth
In total darkness see a light Out of the ashes re-ignite And in the east the sun will rise The firebird takes to the skiesL-Train - Fear Of Flight (Aviators cover)L-TRAIN2020-02-01 | it's been ages since i made any progress in my METAL COVER ALL THE SONGS project so here's my metal take on an old fandom classic, Aviators' Fear Of Flight! oh man, a song all the way from the bad old days of 2012. it was a simpler fandom back then.
i felt that this tune about Fluttershy conquering her aerophobia could use a bit of high altitude energy so i went a bit thrash metal with it. unfortunately my voice doesn't work all that well in that style and i'm still not 100% on my singing here, but whatever.
i've got a couple more covers planned in the near future, so subscribe for more i guess~
Lyrics: Memories Of them making fun of me I don't want to feel their ridicule again But I'll overcome The worry of disappointing everyone I'll fly fearlessly through the wind
(Chorus) I'll take to the skies, spread my wings and soar I refuse to let my fear of failure control me anymore Flying faster, soaring through Knowing I've nothing to lose I'm doing what I know is right I'm conquering my fear of flight
Flying through The wind and I know what to do I have to overcome the doubt filling my mind So here I go I have my friends cheering below I'll throw uncertainty aside as I leave the ground
(Chorus)
Back for more I will soar Not fearing failure anymore Flying high Through the sky Feeling so alive Not ashamed Making a change Feeling the wind in my mane Flying high Do or die Conquering my fear of flight
(Chorus)A Symphonic Metal Tribute to Steven Universe: The MovieL-TRAIN2019-12-11 | Over five seasons and many adventures we've watched Steven Universe learn and grow, gaining many friends (and moms) along the way. Then, with the release of Steven Universe: The Movie, the Crewniverse really outdid themselves in producing a wonderful experience covering future and past with many, many amazing musical moments along the way. Here is a collection of my favourite songs from the movie, as played by symphony orchestra and big band and a bunch of loud guitars.
(Honestly, "symphonic metal" kind of feels like the wrong label for this? It's kind of evolved a bit beyond that, since I thought a big band horn section fit the movie's style perfectly.)
Music written by Aivi & Surasshu, Jeff Ball, Gallant, Jeff Liu, Ted Leo, Stemage, Rebecca Sugar and probably some other folk I'm forgetting. All instruments arranged, performed and/or programmed by me (Leonard "L-Train" Hume).
Tracklist: 00:00 The Tale Of Steven 01:24 Other Friends 03:42 Let's Duet 04:37 Independent Together 07:43 Drift Away 10:54 Change 12:23 Happily Ever After / FinalePillars Of Equestria Part One - Royal Canterlot Symphonic Metal OrchestraL-TRAIN2019-07-01 | L-Train and the Royal Canterlot Symphonic Metal Orchestra (Ro.C.S.M.Or) proudly present “Pillars Of Equestria Part One”, a tale of seven courageous heroes and their mighty deeds, based on a story from "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic". Pillars Of Equestria Part One follows the story of Stygian as he gathers together heroes from across Equestria to help save his town.
Tracklist 00:00 - Overture 03:24 - The Heroes I Seek 08:22 - Interlude - Setting Out 08:43 - All From Hope 14:37 - With Great Strength 19:19 - Interlude - Into The Bayou 19:52 - Healin' Brew 24:43 - Interlude - The Legion 25:17 - Brave Enough 30:30 - True Beauty Inside 35:32 - Forged As One
Performed by the Royal Canterlot Symphonic Metal Orchestra:
Special thanks to Hasbro, DHX and all the folks behind My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. A very big thankyou to SkyBolt for his many many contributions to the project, and to the rest of the cast and crew for generously offering their talents. Thanks also to everyone who didn’t audition for the choir, even those who weren’t successful, your talent and enthusiasm is greatly appreciated and I wish you all the best of luck with your future musical endeavours. Finally, a very special thanks to all my friends and followers around the world, this whole project would be meaningless without you, your support and encouragement is very much appreciated. Thank you for listening to my strange epic horsemusic operas.ANNOUNCEMENT: L-Train live at TrotCon and AliCon!L-TRAIN2019-06-21 | I’ll be appearing at some conventions this summer*! I’ll be at TrotCon in Columbus, Ohio from July 19-21, and at AliCon in Adelaide, South Australia on August 17-18. Come along if you want some rockin' riffs, familiar tunes and general guitar wankery!
L-Train chibi icon by Ashley Nichols http://anichols.dreamystar.netL-Train & TheMusicReborn - Once And Future HeroesL-TRAIN2019-05-04 | here's my other track from Ponies At Dawn's latest album "Skyward"! this one is a majestic epic metal jam featuring the talented TheMusicReborn on trumpet!
Go buy the full album! 70 tracks, a smorgasbord of styles, excellent music from mane to tail! poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/skywardL-Train - SkysurferL-TRAIN2019-04-28 | "When Veneighce Beach hosted the Games of the 254rd Equestriad, the organizers asked the legendary guitarist 'The L-Train', along with Soarin', the recently-retired Wonderbolt, to help plan the opening ceremony's cultural display. This is an excerpt from that display, with a modern twist on the area's famous surf culture."
(here's a track I wrote for the latest Ponies At Dawn album "Skyward", featuring surf rock and ... drum n bass? looks like i'm a dnb artist now.)
Art by SiMonk0: http://fav.me/dd5p9z8ANNOUNCEMENT: Choir auditions for Pillars Of Equestria Part OneL-TRAIN2019-04-19 | The Royal Canterlot Symphonic Metal Orchestra wants you!
That's right, folks! The Orchestra is producing another symphonic metal opera, and we're looking for people to help us make it a reality. The opera is titled “Pillars Of Equestria Part One”, and it follows the story of Stygian as he gathers together heroes from across Equestria to help save his town. In particular we are looking for singers to fill out our choir.
Follow me on Twitter for updates about this and various other projects: twitter.com/theltrain9000Pillars Of Equestria production livestreamL-TRAIN2019-02-10 | Join me live as I record music for RoCSMOr's next opera, Pillars Of Equestria Part One!Coming soon from RoCSMOr...L-TRAIN2019-01-24 | The Royal Canterlot Symphonic Metal Orchestra (RoCSMOr) is proud to present our next upcoming opera, "Pillars of Equestria, Part One"! The opera follows the story of Stygian as he gathers together heroes from across Equestria to help save his town.
Like the Orchestra's previous productions, "Pillars of Equestria" features music written and produced by L-Train, lyrics written by SkyBolt, and performances from many other talented folks from all across the world.
We've been working hard on this project for several months already, and we hope to release it sometime this year. Stay subscribed to this channel for updates!
If you've been wondering what I've been up to over the last few months (since I posted the last video here), well, this is it... also you should follow me on Twitter for updates about this and various other projects: twitter.com/theltrain9000Quicksilver & L-Train - Stolen TimeL-TRAIN2018-09-29 | whomst this?
so Quicksilver and I collaborated on this track for the latest Ponies At Dawn album: Enigma! Here's a bit of a throwback to mid-2000s metalcore.
Lyrics: I’ve seen the chaos from the outside looking in The violent ones hellbent on bringing everything to an end Trapped in the mirror It’s battered and old This is my desperate attempt to atone
For all those things I never did And all the lies I told instead I never knew that it would come to this
With future still uncertain We’re running out of options It all seems lost But I haven’t given up
I keep on grasping at your ashes I can’t believe it’s over and done with
It fell apart so imperfect They should have took me instead, was I not worth it?
How can they plead ignorance? While they kick them when they’re down A disgrace to what we embody
The pain is growing inside Our bonds begin to subside the thought of being alone With no love in my life
The thought of being alone Makes me paralyzed
And at that moment in time Distraught by your sacrifice
My world was wilting The colors fading away
[guitar solo]
I would give anything to hear those three words again
You pled “be strong” But how can I when you were my strength? Tell me how can I?
I lied and said it’s for the best but we both know that it’s not
[guitar solo]
Your eyes forsaken You’re not who you used to be
You gave it all to make things right your choice is crushing me
I won’t forget you Stolen time will never tell
I feel so selfish, but This is our last farewell
I keep on grasping at your ashes I can’t believe it’s over and done with
It fell apart so imperfect They should have took me instead, was I not worth it?
It’s so imperfect It wasn’t worth it
(blegh)Attack on Titan OP 4『Red Swan』【In The Style of Linked Horizon】 (redirect)L-TRAIN2018-09-08 | While season 3 of Attack on Titan had a good opening in “Red Swan”, many people were longing for that epic Linked Horizon sound. So that got us wondering…what if “Red Swan” were done by Linked Horizon? Here is what we think it would sound like!
Check it out at: youtube.com/watch?v=8CH_7d9_vj4You Will Be Found - GIANT COLLAB || Raising Money for Charity The Trevor Project - (redirect)L-TRAIN2018-06-17 | Hey everyone! I participated in another giant group collaboration, this time in support of the charity The Trevor Project, who provide crisis intervention and suicide prevention for LGBTQ youth.
Go watch the full video on ObabScribblers channel: youtube.com/watch?v=gShy1U1RI7ATheticals Quest OST - Fight!L-TRAIN2018-04-27 | Oh no! Our hero has encountered some foul creatures of darkness! Nothing for it but to ready your blade and slay some monsters. It might not be a boss battle but it's still an opportunity for some handy XP.
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000Theticals Quest OST - Windswept WastesL-TRAIN2018-04-20 | Dry, barren and seemingly lifeless, the Windswept Wastes are not exactly a typical holiday destination. But sometimes a quest requires journeying through some less-than-hospitable locations.
(This was really just an excuse for me to mess around a little with some slide guitar.)
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000Theticals Quest OST - Assorted FanfaresL-TRAIN2018-04-13 | Congratulations! You finally slaughtered enough slimes to make it to Level 2. Here's an assortment of fanfares to announce your successful playing of the game.
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000Theticals Quest OST - Forgotten ForestL-TRAIN2018-04-06 | Our hero enters the dark, mysterious Forgotten Forest. Keep your wits about you, don't get lost, and you just might make it through the forest alive...
What kinds of music would you like to hear in this game? Perhaps the hero visits a ghost town? Or an abandoned mine? The trippy background music that plays visit to the inside of the princess's mind, where she's been trapped by an evil wizard? Put your suggestions in the comments!
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000Theticals Quest OST - Emerald PlainsL-TRAIN2018-03-30 | Ah, the Emerald Plains, the first "overworld" area our hero encounters. A picturesque green grassland, perfect for taking down slime monsters and learning how to swing a sword.
What kinds of music would you like to hear in this game? Maybe a jungle level? The festive rural town our hero visits on disc one? Minigolf minigame? Put your suggestions in the comments!
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000Theticals Quest OST - Temple Of The AncientsL-TRAIN2018-03-23 | Thetical's Quest continues! This here is the soundtrack to our hero exploring an ancient ruin; a relic of a former, more glorious age, haunted by the ghosts of a long-abandoned civilization.
This piece features a "live" choir! It's just my voice, overdubbed many many times and treated with about a dozen different effects. This is a recording technique I've been developing over the past year or so. It's still not quite there yet, and I think it works better for big "epic" stuff as opposed to the "ethereal" sort of vibe I'm going for here.
What kinds of music would you like to hear in this game? Maybe an underwater level? Subterranean spelunking expedition? Birdmonster riding minigame? Overpriced item shop? Put your suggestions in the comments!
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on! and occasional existential musings, because what's the point of twitter otherwise: twitter.com/theltrain9000Theticals Quest OST - Opening ThemeL-TRAIN2018-03-18 | I've heard that every wannabe composer ends up doing a soundtrack to a non-existent game. So I'm starting a series where I compose various pieces of music for a hypothetical epic fantasy RPG style game. Here's the main theme for what I'm calling "Thetical's Quest".
Hopefully I'll be releasing new pieces in this project every week! I'll be using this as a testing ground for various ideas and techniques. I'm thinking it will mostly be on the orchestral (and maybe "ethnic"?) side of things.
What kinds of music would you like to hear in this game? Maybe a forest level? Ice level? Lava level? Boss battle? Cyberpunk hacking minigame? Put your suggestions in the comments!
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on! and shitposts too, because what's the point of twitter otherwise: twitter.com/theltrain9000Theme from Ponyville NoireL-TRAIN2018-01-31 | "Daring Do has just been released from prison after a year-long sentence for thievery, and no one is about to let her forget her place. Phillip Finder is a local private detective and the bane of the Ponyville Police Department. The new partners quickly find themselves at ground zero of a city-wide gang war; surrounded by dirty cops, mobsters, assassins, and bizarre crimes, they can only rely on each other and a few honest ponies for aid.
They're hardly heroes. Which means they may be exactly what Ponyville needs."
Here's a little moody jazz tune I was commissioned to write for PonyJosiah13's fanfic Ponyville Noire. Bonus points if you can spot the tune I reference at one point in the song.
Before anyone asks: - Audio Modeling SWAM Tenor Saxophone - Modartt Pianoteq 6 - Analogue Drums Pizazz - and my trusty Stagg Electric Double Bass!
Download: https://pony.fm/tracks/36291-theme-from-ponyville-noire Sheet music: drive.google.com/open?id=1B8Jpe4gKtVPsekcDIGtv4wtgOUC3zmMmThe L-Train - Rainbow (Sia cover)L-TRAIN2017-11-11 | I saw the My Little Pony movie 2 weeks ago, and I loved it! Sure, it's not perfect: there's plot holes you could drive an airship through, and one too many of everything, but it's a lot of fun and I thought it delivered wonderfully on the premise, i.e. My Little Pony but two hours long and epic. So here's my little contribution to the fandom!
Fun fact: Sia actually hails from my own hometown of Adelaide! Though she moved away long before she became famous...
Lyrics: I know you, you're a special one Some see crazy where I see love You fall so low but shoot so high Big dreamers shoot for open sky
So much life in those open eyes So much depth, you look for the light But when your wounds open, you will cry You'll cry out now and you'll question why
I can see a rainbow In your tears as they fall on down I can see your soul grow Through the pain as they hit the ground I can see a rainbow In your tears as the sun comes out As the sun comes out
I am here and I see your pain Through the storms, through the clouds, the rain I'm telling you you can not escape You can do it, just feel, baby
I can see a rainbow In your tears as they fall on down I can see your soul grow Through the pain as they hit the ground I can see a rainbow In your tears as the sun comes out As the sun comes out
Here comes the sun smiling down Here comes the sun smiling down
[Guitar solo]
I can see a rainbow In your tears as they fall on down I can see your soul grow Through the pain as they hit the ground I can see a rainbow In your tears as the sun comes out As the sun comes outA Symphonic Metal Tribute to Breath Of The WildL-TRAIN2017-08-14 | Breath Of The Wild is probably Nintendo's most ambitious ever entry in the Legend of Zelda series. The game's soundtrack caught some flack for abandoning many of the series' familiar themes for a sparser, more atmospheric approach, but I personally loved the music and thought it was perfect for the game. So here's a musical tour across the wide world of Hyrule, as played by symphony orchestra and rock band.
All music written by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki Iwata. Arranged, performed/synthestrated and produced by Leonard "L-Train" Hume.
Tracklist: 00:00 Main theme (1st half) 01:21 Field (Day) 01:56 Battle (Field) 03:02 Shrine 03:53 Kakariko Village 04:38 Zora’s Domain 05:27 Gerudo Town 05:51 Dragon 06:27 Hinox Battle 07:54 Goron City 08:48 Link’s Memories 09:06 Cave 09:47 Rito Village 11:38 Kass’ Theme 12:27 Hyrule Castle 13:31 The Divine Beasts Strike 13:58 Calamity Ganon 15:25 Ganon Vanquished (Zelda’s Lullabye) 15:58 Main theme (2nd half)The L-Train ft. Elias Frost - Fashion VictimL-TRAIN2017-07-09 | Six characters, six songs, six different styles, six different groups of collaborators. With Friends / About Friends is a project from The L-Train exploring the creativity and diversity within the brony musician community. Each track features a different main character, a different style of music and a different set of collaborators.
Last, but by no means least, is an industrial metal track featuring the multi-talented Elias Frost on vocals, about our favourite fashionista.
A very special thanks to Elias for stepping in and doing a wonderful job after a different collaborator I had lined up had to abandon the project due to other commitments.
Be prepared to your moment of fame. You’ve got no time to finish the trace. It's your last chance to get to the top. And it doesn't matter what do you really want.
Lights. On. They await your graceful walk. Lights. On. Show 'em what they want. One moment left until Ovation bliss in neon night. And then... You shall burn under the halogen lies.
The needle dives Stitching together snips of your sin! The needle dives under your skin... Now you're just another Fashion Victim! (You've become another Fashion Victim!) Now you're just another Fashion Victim!
Sparkling patterns fill your mind. Perfect mix of colors lays on you skin. It's your last chance to get to the top. And it doesn't matter what do you really want...
Lights. On. They await your graceful walk. Lights. On. Show 'em what they want. One moment left until Ovation bliss in neon night. And then... You Shall Burn under the halogen lies.
The needle dives Stitching together snips of your sin! The needle dives under your skin... Now you're just another Fashion Victim! (You've become another Fashion Victim!) Now you're just another Fashion Victim! (You've become another...)