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** With an awesome remix below.
** With an awesome remix below.
** Being able to work in not just a few recognizable measures but a large bulk of "[[Ride of the Valkyries]]" is pretty impressive as well.
** Being able to work in not just a few recognizable measures but a large bulk of "[[Ride of the Valkyries]]" is pretty impressive as well.
* Episode 9 ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E9 Sweet and Elite|Sweet and Elite]]'' brings us the second song of the season "''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPoh0EWXYfY Becoming Popular (The Pony Everypony Should Know)]''" and it's '''beautiful''', though that's to be expected when you have a wonderful singing voice like Rarity's.
* Episode 9 ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E09 Sweet and Elite|Sweet and Elite]]'' brings us the second song of the season "''[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPoh0EWXYfY Becoming Popular (The Pony Everypony Should Know)]''" and it's '''beautiful''', though that's to be expected when you have a wonderful singing voice like Rarity's.
** Even moreso, it's a great song as a standalone piece outside of the episode - it '''is''' the defining song for Rarity's ''modus operandi'' throughout the series.
** Even moreso, it's a great song as a standalone piece outside of the episode - it '''is''' the defining song for Rarity's ''modus operandi'' throughout the series.
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGx81CmSQWE Just a simple pitch change], and it's Becoming Popular, Pinkie Pie-style!
** [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WGx81CmSQWE Just a simple pitch change], and it's Becoming Popular, Pinkie Pie-style!
* Although it's only a good half minute long, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGyYM894OFs the holiday carol] sung in "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E13 Hearths Warming Eve|Hearth's Warming Eve]]" can be considered this and one of the [[Heartwarming Moments (Sugar Wiki)|Heartwarming Moments]], if not even a [[Moment of Awesome (Sugar Wiki)|Moment of Awesome]], for the episode.
* Although it's only a good half minute long, [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YGyYM894OFs the holiday carol] sung in "[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E13 Hearth's Warming Eve|Hearth's Warming Eve]]" can be considered this and one of the [[Heartwarming Moments (Sugar Wiki)|Heartwarming Moments]], if not even a [[Moment of Awesome (Sugar Wiki)|Moment of Awesome]], for the episode.
* Episode 15 ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E15 The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000|The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000]]'' brings us "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssl1RxwMWNA The World Famous Flim Flam Brothers]". Sure, they're trying to run out the Apple Family, but the vaudeville-esque song is just [[Ear Worm|too damn catchy]] that you can't help but sing with them. Just ask Rainbow Dash and the rest of Ponyville.
* Episode 15 ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E15 The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000|The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000]]'' brings us "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ssl1RxwMWNA The World Famous Flim Flam Brothers]". Sure, they're trying to run out the Apple Family, but the vaudeville-esque song is just [[Ear Worm|too damn catchy]] that you can't help but sing with them. Just ask Rainbow Dash and the rest of Ponyville.
** Note that this is also the show's first [[Villain Song]], and you know what they say about those being the best of any show...
** Note that this is also the show's first [[Villain Song]], and you know what they say about those being the best of any show...
** [[Ear Worm|So take this oppurtunity, in this very community....]]
** [[Ear Worm|So take this oppurtunity, in this very community....]]
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E17 Hearts and Hooves Day|Hearts and Hooves Day]]'' has the CMC singing the incredibly catchy "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9rPKCMKuvE The Perfect Stallion]," which can only make fans wonder, "Why doesn't Sweetie Belle have her cutie mark yet?"
* ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E17 Hearts and Hooves Day|Hearts and Hooves Day]]'' has the CMC singing the incredibly catchy "[http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r9rPKCMKuvE The Perfect Stallion]," which can only make fans wonder, "Why doesn't Sweetie Belle have her cutie mark yet?"
** The featured singers in this song were Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom. What makes this impressive is that they're both voiced by the same actress - ''a 13 year old girl''.
** The featured singers in this song were Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom. What makes this impressive is that they're both voiced by the same actress - ''a 13 year old girl''.
* The episode [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E18 A Friend in Deed|A Friend In Deed]] finally gives us the long-leaked song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMgylCnqrxI Smile, Smile, Smile.] It DARES you not to do the same.
* The episode [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E18 A Friend in Deed|A Friend In Deed]] finally gives us the long-leaked song [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZMgylCnqrxI Smile, Smile, Smile.] It DARES you not to do the same.
* Twilight finally sings (MORE THAN ONCE!) in the second season finale, and it is ''glorious.''
* Twilight finally sings (MORE THAN ONCE!) in the second season finale, and it is ''glorious.''
** Her [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0VbyYcljx8 "B.B.B.F.F"] song is both beautiful and heartwrenching, ''especially'' if the person listening has any siblings that they've grown apart from. And that's just the first rendition; try to contain your feels when she sings its reprise.
** Her [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u0VbyYcljx8 "B.B.B.F.F"] song is both beautiful and heartwrenching, ''especially'' if the person listening has any siblings that they've grown apart from. And that's just the first rendition; try to contain your feels when she sings its reprise.
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** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxqc0xu7nQU Rainbow Dash chase scene] has its similarities to a track from Empire Strike Back.
** The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxqc0xu7nQU Rainbow Dash chase scene] has its similarities to a track from Empire Strike Back.
* While only background music, the melodies in "The Mysterious Mare Do Well" can be quickly identified as [[The Jimmy Hart Version|The Jimmy Hart Versions]] of Danny Elfman's ''[[Batman (film)|Batman]]'' theme and Jerry Goldsmith's ''[[The Shadow]]'' theme.
* While only background music, the melodies in "The Mysterious Mare Do Well" can be quickly identified as [[The Jimmy Hart Version|The Jimmy Hart Versions]] of Danny Elfman's ''[[Batman (film)|Batman]]'' theme and Jerry Goldsmith's ''[[The Shadow]]'' theme.
* Throughout Episode 10 ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E10 Secret of My Excess|Secret Of My Excess]]'', we can hear the unmistakable strains of ''[[Fantasia|The Sorcerer's Apprentice]]''.
* Throughout Episode 10 ''[[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E10 Secret of My Excess|Secret Of My Excess]]'', we can hear the unmistakable strains of ''[[Fantasia|The Sorcerer's Apprentice]]''.
* The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu5jqJ5IKNA BGM] for [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E11 Family Appreciation Day|Granny Smith's story]] (beware, spoilers!) is just great, and quite deserving for one of the most pleasant surprises of the episode.
* The [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gu5jqJ5IKNA BGM] for [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E11 Family Appreciation Day|Granny Smith's story]] (beware, spoilers!) is just great, and quite deserving for one of the most pleasant surprises of the episode.
** Kinda sounds like [[The Jimmy Hart Version]] of [[The Land Before Time|"If We Hold On Together"]].
** Kinda sounds like [[The Jimmy Hart Version]] of [[The Land Before Time|"If We Hold On Together"]].
* Using ''The Lonely Man's Theme'', (AKA the "Hulk walks away to sad music" theme) from the 70's Hulk TV show during [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|Putting Your Hoof Down]] when Fluttershy realizes she's lost control, and slowly walks back to her cottage, to isolate herself from other ponies while she tries to fight the monster within.
* Using ''The Lonely Man's Theme'', (AKA the "Hulk walks away to sad music" theme) from the 70's Hulk TV show during [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E19 Putting Your Hoof Down|Putting Your Hoof Down]] when Fluttershy realizes she's lost control, and slowly walks back to her cottage, to isolate herself from other ponies while she tries to fight the monster within.
** Said episode also contains [[The Jimmy Hart Version]] of ''Eye of the Tiger'' during Iron Will's presentation.
** Said episode also contains [[The Jimmy Hart Version]] of ''Eye of the Tiger'' during Iron Will's presentation.
* The BGM that plays during [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Y3Q8vLJ0Y Twilight's securing of Ponyville] in [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E20 Its About Time|"It's About Time"]] is pretty catchy and fun.
* The BGM that plays during [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c-Y3Q8vLJ0Y Twilight's securing of Ponyville] in [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E20 Its About Time|"It's About Time"]] is pretty catchy and fun.
* [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E21 Dragon Quest|"Dragon Quest"]] has some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx-EfT0AMuk awesome metal] in the dragon's crater.
* [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E21 Dragon Quest|"Dragon Quest"]] has some [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bx-EfT0AMuk awesome metal] in the dragon's crater.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBsOrNSXqgw training montage] from [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E22 Hurricane Fluttershy|"Hurricane Fluttershy"]] was pretty awesome.
* The [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sBsOrNSXqgw training montage] from [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E22 Hurricane Fluttershy|"Hurricane Fluttershy"]] was pretty awesome.
* The background music during the "hoovicure" scene during [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2 E23 Ponyville Confidential|"Ponyville Confidential"]] Is a particularly subtle example. It's quiet and tense ambient music that you wouldn't otherwise notice. What makes it awesome is that it takes a scene that should be lighthearted and funny, and turns it oddly dark. It conflicts with each pony's musical cues, evoking the idea that everypony knows the gossip is wrong, but is ignoring those feelings.
* The background music during the "hoovicure" scene during [[My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic/Recap/S2/E23 Ponyville Confidential|"Ponyville Confidential"]] Is a particularly subtle example. It's quiet and tense ambient music that you wouldn't otherwise notice. What makes it awesome is that it takes a scene that should be lighthearted and funny, and turns it oddly dark. It conflicts with each pony's musical cues, evoking the idea that everypony knows the gossip is wrong, but is ignoring those feelings.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4JvFtqfjmQ&feature=plcp&context=C426305aVDvjVQa1PpcFOi48zdC_9RzK-sQ-upz2vRuhmed8EKlu8= "Love Conquers All"], the background music when Shining Armor and Cadence {{spoiler|defeat the changelings with [[The Power of Love]]}}. It is exactly as awesome as it needs to be.
* [http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p4JvFtqfjmQ&feature=plcp&context=C426305aVDvjVQa1PpcFOi48zdC_9RzK-sQ-upz2vRuhmed8EKlu8= "Love Conquers All"], the background music when Shining Armor and Cadence {{spoiler|defeat the changelings with [[The Power of Love]]}}. It is exactly as awesome as it needs to be.


Revision as of 07:16, 31 December 2014


Let's be honest with ourselves: Every song in the series, BGM or otherwise, fits this category.

See also the Awesome Music from the fandom.

Vocal Music

Season 1

Season 2

  • Find A Pet, where Fluttershy and Rainbow Dash sing when trying to pick a pet for Rainbow Dash in "May the Best Pet Win!" (the first song of the season!) is a perfect blend of awesome, cute, and funny.
    • With an awesome remix below.
    • Being able to work in not just a few recognizable measures but a large bulk of "Ride of the Valkyries" is pretty impressive as well.
  • Episode 9 Sweet and Elite brings us the second song of the season "Becoming Popular (The Pony Everypony Should Know)" and it's beautiful, though that's to be expected when you have a wonderful singing voice like Rarity's.
    • Even moreso, it's a great song as a standalone piece outside of the episode - it is the defining song for Rarity's modus operandi throughout the series.
    • Just a simple pitch change, and it's Becoming Popular, Pinkie Pie-style!
  • Although it's only a good half minute long, the holiday carol sung in "Hearth's Warming Eve" can be considered this and one of the Heartwarming Moments, if not even a Moment of Awesome, for the episode.
  • Episode 15 The Super Speedy Cider Squeezy 6000 brings us "The World Famous Flim Flam Brothers". Sure, they're trying to run out the Apple Family, but the vaudeville-esque song is just too damn catchy that you can't help but sing with them. Just ask Rainbow Dash and the rest of Ponyville.
  • Hearts and Hooves Day has the CMC singing the incredibly catchy "The Perfect Stallion," which can only make fans wonder, "Why doesn't Sweetie Belle have her cutie mark yet?"
    • The featured singers in this song were Sweetie Belle and Apple Bloom. What makes this impressive is that they're both voiced by the same actress - a 13 year old girl.
  • The episode A Friend In Deed finally gives us the long-leaked song Smile, Smile, Smile. It DARES you not to do the same.
  • Twilight finally sings (MORE THAN ONCE!) in the second season finale, and it is glorious.
    • Her "B.B.B.F.F" song is both beautiful and heartwrenching, especially if the person listening has any siblings that they've grown apart from. And that's just the first rendition; try to contain your feels when she sings its reprise.
      • Special mention has to go the harmony on the very last "forever" in the first song. In a show full of amazing, layered songs, that small bit there had this troper's mouth hanging open in pure awe. Bonus points for Daniel Ingram confirming that the harmony deliberately matches the first few notes in the theme song.
    • The song she sings during the wedding reception, "Love is in Bloom," should be played AT ALL THE WEDDING RECEPTIONS! An extended version of the song was soon released on Hasbro's website.
  • WE FINALLY HAVE ANOTHER VILLAIN SONG! "This Day Aria," which is (sort of) a Cadence duet with herself is nothing short of epic and brings to mind another song from another movie...
    • Props especially go to the voice actress, who manages to use the same voice, but vary it enough that who is who can be identified just by the vocals.
    • The Reprise just adds to the awesomeness of the whole damn song. Especially the layering of her real voice and her Jerk!Cadence voice which is nothing short of chilling. (And awesome.)


BGM

Season 1

Season 2

  • The BGM that plays during Applejack's corruption in the Grove of Truth is a masterpiece of Danny Elfman-style creepiness.
  • The music that plays all through Applejack's restoration, from around :38 to 1:00, especially when it shows her memory of running alongside Rainbow Dash. In fact, all the music during the restoration of the elements kind of makes you wish there was a trope page for Crowning Music of Heartwarming.
  • Enjoy the BGM to the finale of The Return of Harmony, in all its Star Wars-y goodness.
  • While only background music, the melodies in "The Mysterious Mare Do Well" can be quickly identified as The Jimmy Hart Versions of Danny Elfman's Batman theme and Jerry Goldsmith's The Shadow theme.
  • Throughout Episode 10 Secret Of My Excess, we can hear the unmistakable strains of The Sorcerer's Apprentice.
  • The BGM for Granny Smith's story (beware, spoilers!) is just great, and quite deserving for one of the most pleasant surprises of the episode.
  • Using The Lonely Man's Theme, (AKA the "Hulk walks away to sad music" theme) from the 70's Hulk TV show during Putting Your Hoof Down when Fluttershy realizes she's lost control, and slowly walks back to her cottage, to isolate herself from other ponies while she tries to fight the monster within.
  • The BGM that plays during Twilight's securing of Ponyville in "It's About Time" is pretty catchy and fun.
  • "Dragon Quest" has some awesome metal in the dragon's crater.
  • The training montage from "Hurricane Fluttershy" was pretty awesome.
  • The background music during the "hoovicure" scene during "Ponyville Confidential" Is a particularly subtle example. It's quiet and tense ambient music that you wouldn't otherwise notice. What makes it awesome is that it takes a scene that should be lighthearted and funny, and turns it oddly dark. It conflicts with each pony's musical cues, evoking the idea that everypony knows the gossip is wrong, but is ignoring those feelings.
  • "Love Conquers All", the background music when Shining Armor and Cadence defeat the changelings with The Power of Love. It is exactly as awesome as it needs to be.


Other

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