If Octavia was an element of harmony, which element would she represent?

[Adachi 772]

I'm think possibly creativity, but I'd like to hear everypony's opinion. I'm trying to honour the elements of the ponies that each of my tulpas represent.

[Kay Dreamer 884]

She's a classical musician, so I'd go with perseverance or dedication over creativity. Unless she's a composer, but from what we've seen she's primarily a working musician.

 

Not to say classical musicians aren't creative, but having pursued it into university level, most of what classical music involves is interpretation and reproduction of scored music. There's not much wiggle room for creativity there. Chamber groups have a little bit more than orchestras, and soloists slightly more again, but you must always stay true to the composers intent. (It also depends of era as well; romantic era music gives soloists more freedom than classical era and baroque era music.) The key to a great classical musician is their ability to convey emotion within the confines set by the composer and conductor, in addition to perfect reproduction of the music being played. Hence, dedication and perseverance.

[SCS 7,537]

Hi @Pegasus, I moved your topic from General Discussion to Show Discussion. It fits best in the latter forum section as your topic discusses an aspect of My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic. General Discussion is for non-MLP discussion topics that do not fit elsewhere.
 

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I would agree with Octavia's element being creativity, but Kay Dreamer makes some good points about it being perseverance. I could honestly see it being either one.

[Adachi 772]

She's a classical musician, so I'd go with perseverance or dedication over creativity. Unless she's a composer, but from what we've seen she's primarily a working musician.

 

Not to say classical musicians aren't creative, but having pursued it into university level, most of what classical music involves is interpretation and reproduction of scored music. There's not much wiggle room for creativity there. Chamber groups have a little bit more than orchestras, and soloists slightly more again, but you must always stay true to the composers intent. (It also depends of era as well; romantic era music gives soloists more freedom than classical era and baroque era music.) The key to a great classical musician is their ability to convey emotion within the confines set by the composer and conductor, in addition to perfect reproduction of the music being played. Hence, dedication and perseverance.

Hmm, well I've demonstrated perseverance throughout my earlier life, although I could always demonstrate more. And when I created Dashie, I suddenly decided to check into going through with my dream of joining the Peace Corps or a similar group, and that kind of volunteer job takes a lot of perseverance, and it takes loyalty to have the courage to do the right thing to help others, and certainly, Peace Corps also bring laughter and smiles to children in other countries as well. I think it's like I was destined to make these tulpas, and it is my destiny to represent all of their elements

[SFyr 1,982]

@@Kay Dreamer has convinced me that perseverance or dedication would be the best choice(s). 

 

 

Anyways, good luck with everything.  The tulpas bit sounds pretty interesting.♪

Edited May 29, 2014 by SFyr

[Jangocoolguy 433]

The Element of Inexplicable Popularity!

[SolidTwilight 383]

I would say harmony. in an orchestra, saying in tone with every one is a big thing and I think she would be good at keeping things in balance and harmony so to speak.

[Jeric 46,880]

Octavia -- The Element of Empathy

[Toast 55]

I would say the element of passion.

[M'aiq the Liar 5,804]

Element of background! As no matter what,she will always be in Vinyl's shadow. Never to have a role, or her own tv short.

 

 

But the element of patience would be interesting to see.

[Skye 463]

The Element of Unimportant Backgroundness

[baltoist 303]

classicness? idk its octavia

[ghostfacekiller39 23,879]

The Element of Inexplicable Popularity!

I like this one the best

[Khaoios 1,970]

I gotta say, Element of Background as Miaq said.  Fits her as well as Element of Patience. 

[~Rule 63~ Lyeco 527]

Element of the classics.

 

She is composer of yesterday's music (aka the 18&19th century)

[Kel_Grym 1,917]

The Element of Refinement/Grace/Poise

[ReverseFaller 2,484]

Element of Background, as some others have said.

 

She plays background music at parties, and "Classic" music seems to be in the background nowadays, and it's not as popular as modern music.

 

Octavia also being a background pony makes this work. 

Edited May 29, 2014 by Mikami

[TwilightDreamer 69]

Tricky at best but it's possible that her element could be of "radiance" seeing her unparalleled dedication to her music.

[Adorkable 2,737]

Well, considering we know barely anything about Octavia, show wise, I really don't know how to answer this question.

 

As for whom the Brony community has made her out to be, I would have to say something along the lines of Kindness, but that's just what I think, ^^

[Sir Hugsalot 9,367]

I'd make her an element of harmony. 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmony

 

[RainbowMau 292]

The patience, it's what someone who plays an instrument like cello needs.

[Hurricane 159]

I have to say the element of grace

[Carbon Maestro 1,003]

The Element of Melody. Because Melody-Harmony combinations in music?

 

I need to go outside.