A place for music and things on my mind. Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:54:45 +0000 Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:54:45 +0000 xfa_blogs http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blogs/blackened-blue.11320/ Wed, 04 Oct 2017 21:54:45 +0000 http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/mlp-movie-first-impressions-spoiler-free.3784/ http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/mlp-movie-first-impressions-spoiler-free.3784/ Blackened Blue Blackened Blue
It was f*yay!*ing amazing. The animation was absolutely stellar, the story was interesting and great to follow, and the guest stars were a nice touch. I've never been a big fan of Sia, but if you catch me listening to her music, you can guarantee that this film will be the reason for that. Much like in the show itself, the music is on point and fits right in. In short, it's a great film and a great addition to the MLP universe.

8.5/10]]> 3 Wed, 26 Oct 2016 00:10:43 +0000 http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/underrated-noise-compilations-2-after-words-self-titled.3685/ http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/underrated-noise-compilations-2-after-words-self-titled.3685/ Blackened Blue Blackened Blue
This is the only release from Atlanta-based emo band After Words in 1989. The band formed in 1987 and broke up two years later.

Because this album is so obscure, it's hard to find videos of the songs on YouTube, so here's the entire album.


As usual, happy rocking!

EDIT [16/12/2016]: Hi Tyro!]]> Thu, 09 Jun 2016 14:22:51 +0000 http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/three-day-absence.3577/ http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/three-day-absence.3577/ Blackened Blue Blackened Blue
Thanks for your time.]]> Mon, 28 Mar 2016 10:15:47 +0000 http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/underrated-noise-compilations-1-the-clay-people-self-titled.3500/ http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/underrated-noise-compilations-1-the-clay-people-self-titled.3500/ Blackened Blue Blackened Blue
This is the fourth release from Albany-based industrial rockers The Clay People. It was released in 1998.

My personal favourite tracks:





Happy rocking!]]> Wed, 24 Feb 2016 18:39:26 +0000 http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/favourite-video-game-osts-2-feel-the-tense-resident-evil-3-nemesis.3441/ http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/favourite-video-game-osts-2-feel-the-tense-resident-evil-3-nemesis.3441/ Blackened Blue Blackened Blue

If there's any song in a video game that makes you feel unsafe, this is it. In the game, this song plays once the titular villain, Nemesis, is lurking around the area you're in. At any moment, it could come out of the next room, ready to kill you, and this song plays while you're left worrying about when he's going to find you. To me, this song is scarier than the music that plays when he does find you. The ominous strings and low-sounding percussion all adds up for a piece that invokes fear and anticipation.

Overall: 7/10]]> Fri, 19 Feb 2016 12:34:39 +0000 http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/favourite-video-game-osts-1-bowsers-castle-mario-kart-64.3425/ http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/favourite-video-game-osts-1-bowsers-castle-mario-kart-64.3425/ Blackened Blue Blackened Blue
To kick off this new series, why don't we start off with a song from Mario Kart 64?



Composed by Kenta Nagata, this haunting piece reflects the atmosphere of the level perfectly. Dark, brooding and creepy. The percussion, while quite minimal, fits in with the stringed instruments, giving a sense of danger, almost as if the song is telling you that you shouldn't be here. The choir that comes in only adds to the atmosphere that the song gives off, adding to the brooding feel. Nagata knew how to create such an atmospheric piece.

Overall, great song.]]> Wed, 17 Feb 2016 16:11:24 +0000 http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/a-blog.3422/ http://www.everypony.com/xfa-blog-entry/a-blog.3422/ Blackened Blue Blackened Blue
Now shoo. Or stick around, whatever you want. Here's a picture of a plushie for no reason.

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