L-TRAIN
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L-Train - production, keyboards, bass guitar, cowbell
Dionte George youtube.com/@diontegeorgemusic8046 - tenor sax
SaxPon3 twitter.com/SaxPon3 - alto sax
Zephysonas https://linktr.ee/Zephysonas - tenor sax
Tavern Cat Records taverncatrecords.carrd.co - trumpet
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/everypony
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Lyrics:
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 time
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/everypony
Original version: youtube.com/watch?v=rL4TDHB19v8
Original by:
Faulty youtube.com/@FaultyFelix
4EverfreeBrony youtube.com/@4everfreebrony
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Lyrics:
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 more
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/everypony
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Lyrics:
Oh why, oh why?
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?
Special thanks to @Wootmaster for the isolated song vocals from the movie (twitter.com/woot_master/status/1441934127993802757)
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/everypony
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Lyrics:
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 light
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/everypony
Original version: youtube.com/watch?v=8HfyLCf354g
Original by:
Glimm youtube.com/@iamglimm
Khaliber youtube.com/@khaliber
DJ Skystorm youtube.com/@djskystorm2779
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Lyrics:
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 now
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/everypony
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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.
Download: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/wanderlust
Find me on:
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Mastodon: https://mastodon.au/@theltrain9000
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com
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)
Download: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/wanderlust
Rhyme Flow - vocals
Twitter: twitter.com/Rhymeflow1
Youtube: youtube.com/user/IAmRhymeFlow
L-Train - production, guitar solo
Twitter: twitter.com/theltrain9000
Mastodon: https://mastodon.au/@theltrain9000
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com
Lyrics:
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.
Download: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/zenith
Blackened Blue - guitar solos
Bandcamp: blackenedblue1.bandcamp.com
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCQ8BlAGzAP689jJU0bisAdA
Twitter: twitter.com/BBlue_music
Rico Starlight - flute, piccolo
Twitter: twitter.com/RicoStarCosplay
Instagram: instagram.com/ricostarlightcosplay
O. Vannen - cor anglais
Twitter: twitter.com/OboeVannen
L-Train - guitar, piccolo guitar, bass, drum programming + orchestral arrangements
Twitter: twitter.com/theltrain9000
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com
I'm also claiming bonus points for getting the album title into the lyrics~
Download: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/zenith or poniesatdawn.fanlink.to/zenith
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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 night
Original: youtube.com/watch?v=eFsSTtl6DqY
Contest winners: twitter.com/KoaPony/status/1476692081460629512
Everyone's remixes: youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoxeS9ZMJjIls12JeHCTeWKtKsR8tIFuy
Follow loophoof on:
Bandcamp: loophoof.bandcamp.com
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UCH1Vp-WL1SbzLGk0i6YpTWw
Twitter: twitter.com/loophoof
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/loophoof
Follow Koa on:
Bandcamp: mumbleetc.com
YouTube: youtube.com/channel/UC2d5oXT7RMgyMIcw-3e43aQ
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/mumbleetc
Twitter: twitter.com/KoaPony
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Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com
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 song
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.
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/eons-part-1
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7yh2BSJOUoZyESYIDx0IPQ
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/eons-pt-1-ep/1597033525?uo=4
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Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
Produced by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
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.
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/eons-part-1
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7yh2BSJOUoZyESYIDx0IPQ
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/eons-pt-1-ep/1597033525?uo=4
Follow me on Twitter for updates future musical endeavours:
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Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
Produced by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
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 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.
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/eons-part-1
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7yh2BSJOUoZyESYIDx0IPQ
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/eons-pt-1-ep/1597033525?uo=4
Follow me on Twitter for updates future musical endeavours:
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Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
Produced by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
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.
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/eons-part-1
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7yh2BSJOUoZyESYIDx0IPQ
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/eons-pt-1-ep/1597033525?uo=4
Follow me on Twitter for updates future musical endeavours:
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Leonard "L-Train" Hume - Guitars, Bass, Drum Programming, Synthestration
Composed and arranged by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
Produced by Leonard "L-Train" Hume
Part 1 follows the formation of the sun, the Earth's turbulent early years and the beginnings of cellular life.
Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/eons-part-1
Spotify: open.spotify.com/album/7yh2BSJOUoZyESYIDx0IPQ
Apple Music: music.apple.com/us/album/eons-pt-1-ep/1597033525?uo=4
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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" Hume
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".
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/PoniesAtDawnAurora
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?)
special thanks to @Wootmaster for the isolated song vocals from the movie (twitter.com/woot_master/status/1441934127993802757)
download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/track/unicorn-strut
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"!
Get Oceansong on BandCamp: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/oceansong
Cover art by uzelok21: deviantart.com/uzelok21/art/Princess-invites-you-to-a-sea-party-878880039
Follow me on Twitter: twitter.com/theltrain9000
Guitars, production - L-Train
Vocals, lyrics - @StealingShad3zMusic youtube.com/user/BigPonds101
Get Oceansong on BandCamp: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/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?
(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?)
Guitars, production - L-Train
Lead vocals, lyrics - Koa mumbleetc.com
Additional vocals - @MumbleEtc / General Mumble youtube.com/channel/UC2d5oXT7RMgyMIcw-3e43aQ
Trumpet - @TavernCatRecords youtube.com/channel/UCGlbUlHAD0Zs_f9e0RrmW5Q
Saxophone - @Zephysonas youtube.com/channel/UCxJfx4F4uvnTdz83ZILV8NA
Get Eclipse on BandCamp: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/eclipse
Get Eclipse on other Platforms: https://smarturl.it/PoniesAtDawnEclipse
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!
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.
Guitars, production - L-Train
Vocals, lyrics - @4everfreebrony youtube.com/channel/UCc1DS7Is5iUZyACnhtKMMiw
Get Ignite on BandCamp: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/ignite
Get Ignite on other Platforms: https://smarturl.it/PoniesAtDawnIgnite
Lyrics:
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 ignite
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.
Get Eclipse on Bandcamp: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/eclipse
My other track from Eclipse (featuring Koa, TheMusicReborn, Zephysonas and General Mumble): youtube.com/watch?v=ped4MouGzzs
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.
Download:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/warriors
Lyrics:
We're warriors
Unstoppable
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 strong
Download: poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/ignite or https://smarturl.it/PoniesAtDawnIgnite
My other track from Ignite (featuring 4EverfreeBrony): youtube.com/watch?v=N7wTBGP4UFs
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 skies
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~
Original version by Aviators: youtube.com/watch?v=Pj38ojZhhhY
Download: https://pony.fm/tracks/43807-fear-of-flight-aviators-cover
Instrumental: https://pony.fm/tracks/43809-fear-of-flight-aviators-cover-instrumental
More covers: youtube.com/watch?v=XwSDSyCjWBI&list=PL4bMKzIZi4mu0L96C3Oo7vWsiG5NnipRl
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)
(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).
Artwork by Pattopuss (twitter.com/pattopuss)
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/a-symphonic-metal-tribute-to-steven-universe-the-movie
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 / Finale
Download from Bandcamp: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/pillars-of-equestria-part-one
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:
L-Train - composer, producer, arranger youtube.com/user/TheLTrain9000
SkyBolt - lyricist, story http://www.youtube.com/user/SkyBoltsMusic
Featured Vocalists
4EverfreeBrony youtube.com/user/4everfreebrony - Stygian
ShadowSprite - Somnambula
SkyBolt http://www.youtube.com/user/SkyBoltsMusic - Rockhoof
Aramau youtube.com/user/lucasgirl101 - Mage Meadowbrook
Francis Vace youtube.com/user/FVaceslav - Flash Magnus
Aria Diamond youtube.com/channel/UCFWry-0x0pw3UqGS0DjkqiQ - Mistmane
DaWillstanator youtube.com/user/DaWillstanator - Star Swirl the Bearded
Choir
L-Train youtube.com/user/TheLTrain9000
BriLizyT youtube.com/channel/UCOhzKT5pYUr_kvrFAuyBEuQ
Mateo Rodríguez youtube.com/user/mateoro16
KayVox youtube.com/c/kayvox
Seriff Pilcrow deviantart.com/seriff-pilcrow
ShadowSprite
Featured Musicians
L-Train youtube.com/user/TheLTrain9000 - guitar, bass, piano, drum programming, orchestral arrangements
4EverfreeBrony youtube.com/user/4everfreebrony - mandolin, guitar
Koron Korak http://www.youtube.com/c/KoronKorak - violin
Osoch youtube.com/c/Osoch - guitar
TheMusicReborn youtube.com/user/TheMusicReborn - trumpet
Zephysonas youtube.com/user/Zephysonas - tenor saxophone
Artwork
Viwrastupr (deviantart.com/viwrastupr) - Cover art
Jhayarr23 (deviantart.com/jhayarr23) - Vector art (http://fav.me/dcg93pk, http://fav.me/dbs9jok, http://fav.me/dbs1xnk, http://fav.me/dbs9kag)
Cheezdoodle96 (deviantart.com/cheezedoodle96) - Vector art (http://fav.me/dbtrz5p, http://fav.me/dbnqksj, http://fav.me/dbofa86)
Lyric video by SkyBolt (http://www.youtube.com/user/SkyBoltsMusic)
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.
*note: actually winter in Australia
TrotCon: http://trotcon.net
AliCon: aliconmlp.com
L-Train chibi icon by Ashley Nichols http://anichols.dreamystar.net
TheMusicReborn: benbanas6.wixsite.com/themusicreborn
Art by SiMonk0: http://fav.me/dd5p9r9
Go buy the full album! 70 tracks, a smorgasbord of styles, excellent music from mane to tail! poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/skyward
(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.)
Go buy the full album! 70 tracks, a smorgasbord of styles, excellent music from mane to tail! poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/skyward
Art by SiMonk0: http://fav.me/dd5p9z8
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.
Auditions close on May 3rd.
Information on how to audition for the choir: docs.google.com/document/d/17ojo29_MnQErfmjLoUFaSax6B1aVwUKxnSow8lciFDM/edit?usp=sharing
Follow me on Twitter for updates about this and various other projects: twitter.com/theltrain9000
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/theltrain9000
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.
Go buy the full album! 72 tracks, all sorts of styles, excellent music from wall to wall! poniesatdawn.bandcamp.com/album/enigma
Also go subscribe to Quicksilver because he's awesome!
youtube.com/channel/UC3hRXU9RlbDoLs0GRpZfRWA
twitter.com/idkQuicksilver
The amazing artwork for Enigma was done by Shamanguli: deviantart.com/shamanguli
Instrumental: soundcloud.com/the-l-train-9000/stolen-time-instrumental
Music by Quicksilver & L-Train
Lyrics by Quicksilver
Quicksilver: Vocals, bass
L-Train: Guitars, drum programming
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)
Check it out at: youtube.com/watch?v=8CH_7d9_vj4
Go watch the full video on ObabScribblers channel: youtube.com/watch?v=gShy1U1RI7A
Photo by Ricardo Cruz on Unsplash: unsplash.com/photos/P8LZaU52NME
The whole OST is available for download on Bandcamp:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/theticals-quest-ost
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000
(This was really just an excuse for me to mess around a little with some slide guitar.)
Photo by Martino Pietropoli on Unsplash: unsplash.com/photos/kg-7j6vclT4
The whole OST is available for download on Bandcamp:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/theticals-quest-ost
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000
The whole OST is available for download on Bandcamp:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/theticals-quest-ost
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000
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!
The whole OST is available for download on Bandcamp:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/theticals-quest-ost
Photo by Trần Anh Tuấn (from Unsplash): unsplash.com/photos/y1fcIQhSu7Q
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000
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!
The whole OST is available for download on Bandcamp:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/theticals-quest-ost
Photo by Johann Siemens (from Unsplash): unsplash.com/photos/EPy0gBJzzZU
Follow me on Twitter for updates on this project and on other things I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000
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!
The whole OST is available for download on Bandcamp:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/theticals-quest-ost
Photo by Michael D Beckwith (from Unsplash): unsplash.com/photos/Z4JSSPa0l3s
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/theltrain9000
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!
The whole OST is available for download on Bandcamp:
thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/theticals-quest-ost
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/theltrain9000
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!
FiMFiction link: fimfiction.net/story/371960/ponyville-noire-tails-of-two-private-eyes
Artwork by doekitty: doekitty.deviantart.com/art/Clue-Hunting-Commission-681309293
Thunderstorm sound effects from SoundBible (http://soundbible.com)
Download: https://pony.fm/tracks/36291-theme-from-ponyville-noire
Sheet music: drive.google.com/open?id=1B8Jpe4gKtVPsekcDIGtv4wtgOUC3zmMm
Fun fact: Sia actually hails from my own hometown of Adelaide! Though she moved away long before she became famous...
Download: https://pony.fm/tracks/35826-the-l-train-rainbow-sia-cover
Instrumental: https://pony.fm/tracks/35825-the-l-train-rainbow-sia-cover-instrumental
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 out
All music written by Manaka Kataoka and Yasuaki Iwata. Arranged, performed/synthestrated and produced by Leonard "L-Train" Hume.
Follow me on Twitter for updates on future musical endeavours:
twitter.com/theltrain9000
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/album/a-symphonic-metal-tribute-to-breath-of-the-wild
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)
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.
Elias Frost (youtube.com/user/Frozenelias) - Vocals
The L-Train - Guitars, Bass, Additional Vocals, Production
Music by The L-Train, Lyrics by Elias Frost
Cover art by Vitaj (https://vitaj.deviantart.com): http://fav.me/dbftz9h
Subscribe to my Twitter feed for updates about this project, and other music I'm working on: twitter.com/theltrain9000
Listen to all the tracks from With Friends / About Friends here: youtube.com/watch?v=pLTUnYSzSMU&index=1&list=PL4bMKzIZi4mt0OPPkSIDrcmCgzwlm18U0
Download: thel-train.bandcamp.com/track/fashion-victim
Instrumental: https://pony.fm/tracks/30814-fashion-victim-ft-elias-frost-instrumental
Stems (send me your remixes!): mega.nz/#!XYknHJqJ!neE0bdpnpvCwxlw9TlYONDTmvKc8MQHwEljdY8xf0Tk
Lyrics:
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...)