Mobley

Thanks very much for the feedback and thanks for the link, I'll try and take the info to heart and do a revamp soon. Much appreciated

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xrd_jJWNIE Hey ponies, I know I put this up in my blog a while back already, but I thought I'd put it up here and ask if anyone had any advice on how I can improve. This is my first effort in making music digitally and I did very little aside from inputting the notes, trying to balance the channel volume and putting a little reverb in. Thanks in advance for the help!

I'm happy that the kettle is about to boil

For me in general, I use out of force of habit. I use quite often too, though more in certain, more familiar circumstances.

Good morning ponies! I'm sorry for my absence in posting both on the forums and on this blog. I have been working on a little music project which is now in a condition ready to be shared with you! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5Xrd_jJWNIE This is my first ever attempt making anything like this, so please, any feedback would be greatly apprecaited. I intend to revise and extent this at some point down the line, and I know that I've definitely yet to master some of the controls that FL Studio offers! Hope you're all well. It's good to be back

I'm with Odyssey on that. Migraines are by far the worst malady I get struck down with, even the least painful option of cancelling your day and lying in a darkened room is still head-explodingly painful. The pharmacist I get my migraine relief tablets from put it very well (she gets migraines too): "No other time would I prefer to shoot myself in the head."

Haydn is actually my favourite composer I'll have to put up something of his at some point, maybe one of the other symphonies with a funny name. Even so, I think Mozart edges out Haydn for dirty humor...Haydn was reputed to be a nice guy, Mozart not so much

I don't think there's much to say about this one, except Google the title if you need to. Enjoy

Peasant? I'll have you clapped in irons for that remark! Welcome to the forums hope you have a peasant, I mean pLeasant, stay

If Pinkie Pie is anything to go off, I guess they could have traditional band instruments, though the band would have to parade around on two legs...not particularly graceful for a pony Those are some nice maneuvers in the video! I do reckon that they could march in time...again, turning to pinkie Pie in her 'Smile' song she starts off trotting in time to the music, so I think it's feasible. Perhaps they could do tricks like that in the vid but even more co-ordinated

I was thinking to myself today during a break in the day about the Royal Guard in the show. As the nearest thing that Equestria seems to have to a military, what traditions do they have? Do they have pomp and ceremony, inspections and parades? I couldn't answer the question myself, having seen less than half of the show, but it nevertheless served as the inspiration for today's pickings for my blog. So without further ado, here's tonight's offering, Piefke's Königgrätzer Marsch... ...aand something a little closer to home As always, I hope that you're all well wherever you are! Please feel free to comment on either the blog or my choices!

Hey LadyRaige, welcome to the forums (sort of )! We're a friendly bunch here. If you need a hoof, just ask!

Afternoon ponies! Today I thought I would illuminate one small fragment of music which led to the creation of my original pony, Chirpy Tunes (currently pictured as my avatar, character entry here). Chirpy, though not necessarily reflected in terms of his gentle personality, has a dark genesis in music. Scubert's Der Leiermann (The Hurdy-Gurdy Man) provided much inspiration when I began to conceptualise the pony that would become Chirpy. The song itself is set at the end of Schubert's song cycle Winterreise (Winter Journey). It is a lonely finale to a cycle, in which the sorrowful character of the lead singer sees an old, decrepit Hurdy-Gurdy player at the edge of the village, and asks if he can leave with him. Mythology-wise, the hurdy-gurdy player is often associated with personifications of death, as is the violinist and more importantly the organ-grinder which Chirpy's street organs allude to, and his isolation is reflected in Schubert's chilling writing. As I said, Chirpy is no Grim Reaper, but I thought it would be interesting to include this as a footnote in his origins. Over there beyond the village Stands an organ-grinder, And with numb fingers He plays as best he can. Barefoot on the ice, He totters here and there, And his little plate Is always empty. No one listens to him, No one notices him, And the dogs growl Around the old man. And he just lets it happen, As it will, Plays, and his hurdy-gurdy Is never still. Strange old man, Shall I go with you? Will you play your organ To my songs

Hiya Kolth, thanks for pointing me toward the Writing Centre thread, I was going to enquire about it, but I wasn't sure when ponies would be online...a few of the members on the thread I assumed were on their summer holidays, but yes, I'm definitely still interested in helping out! My skype address is in the orginal post if you need anything else from me

“You sure Twilight won't mind the short notice?” Apple Bloom asked her big sister as they cantered up to Twilight's library one Saturday morning. “Of course Twilight won't mind!” Applejack replied with her characteristic surety and smile. “I'm sure she'll love to spend some time with you.” The two ponies reached the front door of Twilight's library. “Go on lil' Sis, you do the honours!” Apple Bloom knocked enthusiastically on the tree-library's front door. There were the sounds of movement from behind the door, and soon enough it opened, revealing the happy if slightly confused face of Twilight. “Applejack! Apple Bloom!” she exclaimed. “Great to see you both! Were we meant to be meeting up today? I must have forgotten to put it on my list for today.” “Not at all, this is an unscheduled stop,” Applejack began, her tone of voice indicating that she wanted to get down to business. “Twilight,” she said before Twilight could invite her in. “I have a favour to ask.” “Sure, fire away!” “We've got a lil' emergency. Cousin Braeburn, you remember cousin Braeburn? I just got a letter today sayin' that his barn burnt down and he needs help to put up another one. Me, Big Mac and Granny Smith are gonna catch the first train to Appleoosa today, but Apple Bloom here still has school when the weekend's up. Could I leave her with you for a couple of days while we're gone?” “I'm sorry to hear about your cousin's barn,” Twilight began as she began to think about the request. Apple Bloom, who had been beaming anyway, beamed even more in a 'please say yes!' sort of fashion. “Of course I will! I've got one or two things on, but if Apple Bloom is happy to come along with me then everything's fine.” “Yay!” Apple Bloom squeaked, jumping up and down excitedly on the spot. “Yay indeed!” Twilight said with a laugh. “I'm sure we'll have great time together!” “Thanks Twilight! You're a life saver,” Applejack said, the sound of relief noticeable in her voice. “Well in that case I'd better go and gather the herd and be off!” Twilight nodded in agreement and Apple Bloom turned to her sister. Applejack picked her up and hugged her tightly. “Now you behave yourself lil' Sis, you hear? “I promise!” “That's my gal!” Applejack put her sister down. “Well I best get going. Take care you two.” “And you!” “Bye Sis! Say howdy to Braeburn for me!” Applejack turned and galloped off back up the road. Apple Bloom's smile faltered. Though not a filly prone to homesickness, she knew that she would miss both her sister and her family. She looked at Twilight, her big eyes swimming slightly, and Twilight looked back reassuringly, and Apple Bloom found her smile and her spirits restored. Together the two went inside as Applejack disappeared down the road.

Oh my goodness, that's great! What do you use? I've been trying to learn how to do this sort of stuff but I don't know where to start :/

And so, fillies and gentlecolts, we reach the end of our miniature journey with the mane 6 Finding something for somepony as dynamic as Twilight was actually quite thought provoking, not to mention a little awkward...I was saving my favourite pony until last, changed ponies halfway through the series and then changed back again. I was going to originally choose something about magic or orderliness, but in the end actually I felt that it was better to have something that represented Twilight's friendship, though the choice has a magic all its own! To that end, here's By The Sleepy Lagoon by Eric Coates, also known as the theme tune to the BBC's Desert Island Disks. If I were marooned on a desert island, I can't think of any pony better to be marooned with I hope you've enjoyed this miniseries. Don't worry, my musical blog will continue. I wish you all good health and a prosperous Thursday