//------------------------------// // Music is magic! First movement // Story: Pony Terrestrial // by Arcanel //------------------------------// May the ancestors look after you, my dear readers. May they look after you all (If you get the reference, you’re awesome). Anyway, CPM here. Last time, I did an expulsion to one game, that I really like, and that was like a betrayal to some of you, if not all of you, and I felt bad, but I’m here to write, not to whine! (Oh mighty rhyme! XD) Therefore, I’m done with that! I foreshadowed music, and that’s what you will get! I’ve been wanting to write the next few chapters, and you’ll see why. I also apologize if the skipping of explanations seems a bit odd, but the thing is that it’s NOT my main concern. Now I give you the next chapter of The misadventures of MLP: FIM around the world, Music is Magic: First movement! I also want to give a shout to everypony who gave songs. I’m sorry if some are not put, but I can’t play god and just put them all. I tried my best to see what I could put, and here is the result, of course, a lot of songs I chose on my own, and I hope you’ll like what I chose. And a special shout to Jamie2803 in Fanfiction, whose song will most definitely be useful later in this story. And another thing. I will sometimes show them the video of the music, some of them I will not, for the sake of the story flowing like I want. That’s all. In here goes the boring disclaimer that says I don’t own anything. Thing is, that isn’t necessary in these times considering, you’ll be lucky if you buy a bubblegum for 3 grand in the future. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ “Oh?” Celestia said. Apparently, the moment I said music, she enlightened her mind to learn. Even though, Twilight was already taking out her notepad out of nowhere, courtesy of the lack of logic ruling them, and prepared to scribble. “Yep! I will show you some songs that we have created along some years. Some will be to your liking, others will be weird, and others…well, you should just hear them” I told them. This caused a general nod on all of them. “Are your instruments the same we use?” Twilight asked. Of course, she was going to ask that. “Well as far as I know, yeah. Then again, there COULD be something that I have missed, but as for most instruments, yes I guess so” I told her. I was totally sure if there WERE the same things, but hell, the more you learn right? Let the music power, enlighten them!...but first. “Oh yeah, follow me!” I told them. With that, we exited my room and headed for the living room. Suddenly this place brings memories…of like two hours ago. Oh look, there are all the plates to wash…meh, ponies and life come first. However upon the rest of the ponies arrived, a voice was raised. “Um, Mr. Arcanel? Would you like us to help cleaning the dishes? Rarity asked. Okay, I should have expected that. Of course, I WON’T let them do ANYTHING at all in these things. Oh hell no. If washing or ordering or whatever else is there, I’ll do it. No way in hell, I’ll let them do it, or even help…except maybe Spike…nah, too cool for that. Now I’m starting to sound like Applejack. “Oh no no no no no. Thank you dear Rarity, but I’ll do it myself on another time. What kind of host would I be, if I let you trouble yourself with such trivial and unnecessary matters. I CAN’T let you help me with that. I really appreciate the sentiment, but it’s not necessary to help me, my dear” I told her immediately. The fact that I was making such a fuss over DISH WASHING, has to mean something right now. I won’t let her delicate hooves be ruined by such a petty matter as this. Not. A. Chance. After my little “trouble yourself, you will not” speech, Rarity looked at me somewhat surprised, but then smiled and said “Very well”. Success! “Anyway, I believe that in your little…trip around my house you may have stumbled upon this type of machine, right?” I asked them, pointing at the computer. “Well, we did indeed saw one of this…machines” Luna answered. The look on her face told me, that no matter what, she was going to know what the computer did. Celestia on her behalf, looked curious as well, but showed it less than Luna. Here comes CURIOSITY! “Haha, do not worry Princess Luna. I need this little thing to show you music as best as I can, so you WILL see what it does” I explained to her, a smug smile on my face. At this her face simply lighted up. And with her, Twilight. “Let’s see…ah here it is!” I talked to myself, looking for the power button. Let the next phase of surprise..BEGIN! When I turned on the computer, it did all those wheezing, strange loading noises, then put on the infamous Windows XP logo, and proceeded to charge up completely. Afterwords, when it was done, I went to see the ponies and dragon reaction. Imagine a general O.O face with all of them. Priceless! “So…what do you think?” I asked them, still with a big smug smile on my face. (Sigh) I’m gonna need a new face by the time I can rest. “What…is…this?” Was all Luna and Twilight could say before going all awe again. I know that Twilight has machines in her house and stuff, but I don’t think it quite works like ours (or at least, so I think, given how it can compare to our world.). “Well, this is a computer my friends! I know you Twilight have some machines, but they don’t work like this thing right?” I asked the purple pony. After her slow nod, I continued. “Well, this can take up a LOT of information and process it for us to use in different ways. We can write, calculate, create music, create movies, play, store information, and a WHOLE lot more. I can explain a LOT from this machine, but it takes some LONG time, as always. I’m really sorry, for delaying on explanations Twilight. I know you don’t like being left in the dark. But since my main intention right now is to show you music, I’ll show some stuff later, but for now, are you ready?” I told the beings behind me. “Well…I think I speak for everypony when I say that we are Arcanel!” Rainbow said. Operation Music is a go! After pushing some keys, I opened my program that lets me see either music, or the video clip of the music. However I remembered something. “Um…Applejack, I don’t suppose you have a violin, nor a banjo, do you?” I asked the cowpony. The next song was GOING to need them if there were. She shook her head no. Dammit! “Oh here, use these!” Pinkie said taking out a violin and a banjo out of nowhere. ‘Note to self: When in need, ask Pinkie. She doesn’t need to advertise. She already HAS everything’ I thought doing a mental nod. “Um…thanks. Well, I guess that you Pinkie know how to play the banjo, right?” I asked her, already knowing the answer. “Yipee Yep, Arc!” She cheered as always. And again she called me Arc. EEEEE! “And I think you can play the violin, right Applejack?” I asked now the orange pony. “As well as ah can buck them apples!” She yelled in determination. “Okay then, now listen to this song, because I think it’s well made for you Applejack!” I said in excitement. It’s time for some YEEEHAWW! (I know this is played on a banjo and an acoustic guitar, but please bear with me on that one. Besides it makes Applejack and Pinkie more awesome that way XD. And yes, I know it would make more sense if Applejack played the banjo, but I’m sticking to what happens in the show, okay?) The moment it started playing and the next few seconds passed, Applejack…well, she again went nuts. “Woah!...You have some good ol’ country?! YEEEEHAWWW!” And after her scream, she started playing at the beat of the song, even if I was sure she hadn’t heard it before. Pinkie started playing too with her ever happy face. It was VERY cool. Applejack and Pinkie were playing the song as if they knew it from the beginning, Meanwhile the rest of us were just enjoying the music held before us, some of us moving our heads and tapping to the rhythm of the song, and Twilight and Rarity were even beginning to dance, with Princess Celestia and Princess Luna watching over us like they always did in Equestria, you could say. It was also good that I usually play the music very loud in my house, otherwise, people in the building would think I really have a banjo and violin playing, and therefore kick my ass until oblivion because of it. All in all, you could think that it was an unplanned mini party, with Applejack and Pinkie as stars. When the song finished, Applejack finished with her head bowing and front legs crossed, and Pinkie in her “Tada!” style, like that Pinkie changeling did in the Season 2’s finale. And with that, everybody clapped/clopped. “Woooooo! That was awesome!” I cheered them. “Magnificent!” Luna complimented. “Nice one Applejack, Pinkie! You rock!” Spike cheered as well. “Great job, my little musicians!” Celestia complimented as well. “That was ALREADY twenty percent cooler!” Rainbow cheered. “Now THAT is what I call a true pair of musicians” Rarity also complimented. I have to admit that I was a bit surprised Rarity enjoyed this like us, but I guess I shouldn’t be surprised, given how they are friends and parties HAVE been done at Sweet Apple Acres, not to mention, they played the song almost flawlessly. “Good job you two!” Twilight cheered. “That was…nice!” Fluttershy half whispered, half shouted. I guess something really great has to happen for her YAY! State to come out. After all the compliments and cheers, Applejack and Pinkie were both blushing a bit. “Aw, shucks…thanks a mite” Applejack managed to say. “I hope you enjoyed it!” Pinkie exclaimed. She was even more happy than she already is. Nice! “Whew! That was a nice feat you both did! Have you heard the song before?” I just HAD to ask them that. I can’t even begin to fathom what the world would do if Applejack and Pinkie started touring or something. “Actually, no. But ah remember hearing a lot of country back in the farm, and now ah play it so…ah guess it just came with me” Applejack explained. Okay, no surprise there. “Meh, I just played what I thought sounded good” Pinkie said shrugging. Why am I surprised that she would be awesome for improvisation? “I see. That was really cool! This song was made by two people known as Lester Flatt and Earl Scruggs, may they both rest in peace, and is called “Flint Hill Special”. To this day, it remains as one of the most popular ever country songs in history (at least so I think. You tell me)” I explained to them. Applejack was quite fascinated, as well as Luna and Twilight, who was also scribbling down like there was no tomorrow…again. “Ah sure would have liked to meet them” Applejack lamented. Agreed on that. Agreed on that. “Anyway, did you like it?” I asked. I got a very vigorous nod, which put me in shining line for the next song. “Okay then! The next song doesn’t need to be played, but I would you very much to hear it” I told them. And with that I proceeded to put one of the most known songs to man…and also one of the most liked and best of them all. Here comes the greatness! (People…you know what this song means, right?) Hey, Jude, don't make it bad Take a sad song and make it better Remember to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better Hey, Jude, don't be afraid You were made to go out and get her The minute you let her under your skin Then you begin to make it better. And any time you feel the pain, hey, Jude, refrain Don't carry the world upon your shoulders Well don't you know that its a fool who plays it cool By making his world a little colder Hey, Jude! Don't let her down You have found her, now go and get her Remember, to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better. So let it out and let it in, hey, Jude, begin You're waiting for someone to perform with And don't you know that it's just you, hey, Jude, You'll do, the movement you need is on your shoulder Hey, Jude, don't make it bad Take a sad song and make it better Remember to let her into your heart Then you can start to make it better (Stop the song NOW!) “Hey! Why you stopped the music?” Rainbow asked in protest. “Because the next part is something that needs to be done with a special thing in your minds” I answered her. After all looked at me in confusion, I just smiled (Follow the next instructions if you wish XD). “Imagine you’re in a sort of stadium, with a LOT of ponies. The stadium is full. Imagine four ponies singing the next part with all their heart and soul, and ponies just going mad and singing alongside them. All with the next part of music” And with that, I put the next part…and closed my eyes. (Continue the music). Naaaaaaaaaaaaaaa naaaaaaaaa naaaaaa na na na naaaaaaaaaa...na na na naaaaaaaaaa…hey Jude… I was starting to sing alongside the song, and…I thing even the rest were starting to do the very same thing. We all huddled up, even Princess Celestia, Princess Luna, Rarity, and Spike who was up on Twilight’s back, and started singing those very same words until the song finished. It was…magical. “Whew…so, didn’t what I said make it more awesome?” I asked a bit of a smug face on me, but mostly tired because of all that singing. “That was...beautiful” Princess Celestia, Princess Luna AND Rarity, said at the same time. ‘Holy Equestria!’ “I don’t know a lot of what happened there. It’s like I was possessed” Twilight said. ‘I’m not surprised Twilight. I’m not surprised’ “That was not cool…it was something else, but cool just can’t describe it…” Rainbow whispered, as if she couldn’t believe what happened now. ‘Whether that was an insult or a compliment, I don’t think I care right now’ “What a feeling…whew that was intense!” Spike confirmed. ‘Heh, oh my little dragon…you have no idea what I have in store for you. Although granted, this is song IS intense’ “Naaaaaaaaa…naaaaaaaaaa…naaaaa…na na na naaaaaaaaa…na na na naaaaaaa…hey Jude!” Pinkie still sang. ‘(giggle) Welcome to the club Pinkie!’ “Woah Nelly…ah didn’t even know songs like these existed” Applejack said in disbelief. ‘Applejack…soon you’ll know the INFINITE types of music there are. Soon’ “…Oh dear…” Fluttershy meeped. ‘That pony just DIDN’T expect that. (Sigh) Oh you poor thing. Still, I know “Hey Jude” had power, but I didn’t expect this’ “Well…did you all like it?” I asked, not sure whether to just pass to the next song and break their trance, or to ask them this. To my surprise, the answer was simple. “Yes!” They all exclaimed at the same time, even Princess Celestia who was far more excited than I have seen her now. Apparently, that little get together with her ponies in a song was marvelous for her. I’m REALLY glad that she had fun. (Huh…now I made you think of Celestia singing…interesting XD). “Hahaha. I’m glad. This song was made by one of the most known bands in the whole history of music, called “The Beatles”, and is appropriately called “Hey Jude”. They have done songs that even now, remain as one of the best in music, as well as being OMEGA famous when they were active. Now they separated, but they are still very remembered by a lot of people in the world. But now we move on. Rainbow, this next song is kind of dedicated to you…so to speak” I told the cyan pony. “Cool!...but why?” She asked me back. Apparently, she was intrigued enough to not let her ego not ask that. “Well…listen to the music, to the lyrics…and you’ll see. Oh yeah. Girls…you might want to cover your ears. Especially you, Rarity, Fluttershy and Princess Celestia. And I say this because…it’s gonna get loud” I answered her with a smile. It’s time to represent a generation that speaks for itself! (To every lazy person/pony in the world, this goes for you) We are the lazy generation No more standing out in line So at wasting our time We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Stand up and shout We won’t be there for you Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!...Let’s go! We are the lazy generation They call us social mutations. Why? You can get struck dead and die Nothing we do ever seems to matter Just like shit on a silver platter shines …Yeah you know just where we stand! Stand up and shout We won’t be there for you Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!...Let’s go! Stand up and shout We won’t be there for you Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!...Let’s go! We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation We are the lazy generation Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! (small instrumental) Stand up and shout We won’t there for you Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!...Let’s go! Stand up and shout We won’t there for you Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey! Hey!...Let’s go! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! Now! NOW! The moment the song finished, I was quite hyped up thanks to the song, and I needed to see if the song had transmitted the same feelings. As in, I wanted to know if they were “YEAH!” like that crazy white Pegasus pony whose name escapes me right now (does that dude even HAVE a name?).The reactions were very…mixed. “Hahahaha! You’re lazy that’s for sure!” Applejack taunted. Apparently I forgot, that the MAIN reason for the song is the word lazy, and also, that, second to Pinkie, Rainbow is the one pony who takes things too literal and direct. “HEY! I’M NOT LAZY!” And with that scream, Rainbow flew at millimeters of my face. Me sweating like a pig, does not describe it. “Ehehehehehe…Rainbow, I’m not saying that you are WAY too lazy. But I also want you to think on the other meaning of the song” I tried to explain to her. I say TRY because, it’s rather difficult to do so when you have a mad Pegasus breathing in your face, especially it being Rainbow Dash. “Which would be?” The cyan pegasus asked me with a tone that said “Watch your next words…they may be your last ones…”. With that I proceeded to gulp and say the explanation I had in mind…which for the sake of my body I hoped would work. “W-w-well…while the song speaks of the “lazy generation” it also speaks about the same people in a way that they describe them as people who won’t let others tell them what should they do. You are a pony, who, while a BIT lazy, you also get what you need to get done because you have confidence in yourself, not to mention, you don’t like to fail others. You also take the initiative in a lot of occasions. Pretty much imagine this song describes you in that way. Plus, imagine you are racing, and you hear the song…wouldn’t you want to go even faster because of it?” I asked her. My explanation made her put a hoof to her face and think. ‘Celestia, you’re right beside me now. Help me!’ I prayed to the white alicorn figuratively. Then Rainbow turned her face at me again. “Yeah…I think your right. I would sound cool with that song right? Alright! Good choice on this one Arcanel!” ‘Saved! Thank you brain!...For once’ “Ugh…my ears! It is TOO loud for my sophisticated ears” Rarity complained. ‘No surprise there. Next song Rarity, you’ll see what we can do in the terms of “sophistication”’ “Well…it is quite…energetic” Celestia commented. ‘Okay…good enough for me! Then again, hearing Celestia to say something is bad in terms of quality would be a miracle that I don’t to see it happen. It’s like with Juan Martin Del Potro. He is WAY too humble and modest to say stuff like that. So is Celestia’ (I like tennis, I like how Del Potro plays, he is good as a person, so if you want to complain, sue me XD) “Woooooo! Now I’m all up and up and up!” Pinkie exclaimed. ‘For some reason, I think out of all ponies, Pinkie is the less lazy one, even less than Celestia or Applejack or Twilight…and I’m not sure why’ “I must say, that while loud…it is quite a good song to get…all movey?” Luna complimented...somewhat? ‘Well, I can’t expect her to talk like a perfect pony from day to night, nor should anybody’ “Eh…too rocky for my own good” Twilight concluded. ‘Well, beggars can’t be choosers’ “Woo…that was even more intense!” Spike cheered. ‘By the time I’m done, I think his mind will be a bit blown heh heh’ “Hey…where’s Fluttershy?” I asked to the “crowd”. I couldn’t see her anywhere on the living room. “Um…I’m here” The voice had come from the entrance to the room which connected my dining room with this room. Apparently, Fluttershy must have thought that the music was too loud for her and she went elsewhere. Hnnnnnnnnggghh. “Oh don’t worry Fluttershy. I promise you that the next song isn’t going to be like this one” I promised the yellow pegasus. “A-a-are you sure?” She asked with worry. I nodded my head to her and she said. “O-okay then” “When a song I think you might want to go elsewhere comes, I’ll tell you, okay?” I tried to reassure her. At her nod, I continued. “Well, as I expected this song isn’t everybody’s cup of tea. It’s called “Lazy Generation” from a band known as the “F-Ups”. They aren’t exactly famous, but they are known for representing a good part of the spirit “We do what we want, and we don’t care what you say about it”. They’re cool though” I finished, getting the concept in their heads. “Mr. Arcanel? While I have enjoyed some of your music, isn’t it possible to get something a bit more…classical?” Rarity asked. No surprise she’s asking that. “Rarity! You shouldn’t ask for that kind of things! Arcanel is being nice enough to show us how much variety of music humans have!” Twilight chastised. ‘I sure as hell don’t mind at all Rarity asking’ “Oh don’t worry” I told them before Rarity could even think of apologizing. “In fact, it was something like that, what I was going to show you” Were my words to the white unicorn, which in turn earned a “Oh?” from her. “Yep, we know are classical stuff too. While I could see if I have something to accompany the song, I think it’s best to just listen in peace” I said to her with confidence in my mind. Like I said, let’s have some peace and quiet. (Okay guys! Here comes a little quiz that comes with a price for you! The first one on both sites, that means two people, who answers this, will definitely get whatever they want me to show, in themes of music and ponies/brony stuff, in my story, which come in the next couple chapters, so long as it doesn’t go too overboard for me. Here’s the thing. This song, Bolero, appears on the show, which believe me surprised me too when I first saw the chapter, I had to rehear to make sure I was hearing right, brought many memories of Digimon XD. So I want you to tell me this. In which chapter of My Little Pony: Friendship Is Magic does this song appear? I’ll just give you two hints. One, it’s on the second season. Two, it appears on a chapter where a song is sang by the characters. That is all. Good luck!) The moment when the song started, I just started to hum in and close my eyes as I relaxed in my chair. Frankly the song is WAY too relacing for me to not do so. Then I remembered that I had 9 ponies and a dragon to check upon, so I woke up from my little utopian dream, and saw the faces of the others. Rainbow Dash and Spike were in the verge of sleeping, which to me was no surprise. But what WAS surprising was to see Luna in the same state. But she looks more peaceful. Maybe she should have this as a song to put in the castle heh. Fluttershy and Twilight were both with their eyes closed and silently starting to move their heads and hum at the rhythm, which was amazingly cute, and I regretted not having a camera right then and there. As for Pinkie, she was somehow trying to tap her hooves at the beat of the music, succeeding in doing so. I went her when I go to my drumming class. It would be AWESOME! Applejack was meanwhile with her resting on the floor with her hat over head, a clear indication that she was either sleeping, or just relaxing with her eyes closed. And finally, Celestia and Rarity were both very intrigued and marveled at the song. They were paying a lot of attention, as if it was an opera play. When we were reaching the crescendo, the song was starting to wake up everyone, until it went higher and higher, everybody just listening to it intently, although Rainbow Dash and Spike were STILL having sleeping issues there, and reaching the end in that magnificent to that song. “So..was that classy enough for you, dear Rarity?” I asked her, as much smugness as I could imply without sounding rude. “Indeed, I stand corrected. That was simply a MARVELOUS piece of music! The feeling, the elegance…oh so much was in there!” Rarity spoke, like if she was in a dream. ‘Heh, I know this can have that effect on people, I’m sure of it’ “I agree with Rarity. It was indeed a majestic composition of music” Celestia complimented. ‘Score for humans!’ “Eh, it was good but…it makes me feel sleepy” People wouldn’t believe me if I told them that Rainbow and Spike said the same words at the same time. ‘Creepy timing…but understandable reasons I guess’ “That was very nice! You were right Arcanel” Fluttershy told me. ‘You know you did something right when Fluttershy is happy and isn’t shy’ “’Tia, do you think we could put this song in the castle?” Luna asked her older sister. ‘I knew it! I wonder what Ravel would think if he knew that his song would be used in the castle of a magical world of magical ponies…’ “Well, that sure was long!...and it had an uppy finish too!” Pinkie commented. ‘…Did not expect that. Even that was unpredictable enough for me to not predict such a thing’ “Well, I would like to know the composition to such a beautiful song, if that was possible” Twilight said. ‘Hmmm…I think we can arrange that my studious pony. I think we can arrange that’ “Ain’t mah cup o’ tea, but sure was relaxing” Applejack admitted. ‘No surprise there. She could use that song to relax after any of her days, considering she works 24/7 pretty much’ “Hehe. This song is one of my favorites in this genre of music. It was done almost 100 years ago by a man called “Maurice Ravel” and is known as “Bolero”. It’s also a very known composition of said genre ever since” I explained to them. Twilight and Rarity were very surprised. “You mean to tell me that ONE ummm…human, did this brilliant piece of music?!” Rarity asked in disbelief. ‘I believe that we humans…know our stuff’ “Yep! And believe me, there have been some like him. But that will be for another time. Because music, we have more!” I shouted in excitement. I just hope I can keep up with the points in favor. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ And that is that! This ends the first part of music. Originally, this was going to be a longer chapter, but I decided to split it, so that you would have something look at, and I wouldn’t take forever to do it XD. Anyway, I wish you good luck with the little question I put. Hopefully, someone will answer XD. Also, Jamie2803, if you’re reading this, no I didn’t lie to you. I will use that song…later in the story. I think I can do one or two things with it *thumbs up*: And with that I close this section. I stayed up until 4:30AM doing this, and I’m glad I did, my eyes aside XD. Thy know our catchphrase: Comment, let your inner GRAMMAR NAZI out, R&R, throw WHATEVER ideas you have at me, flamers ignored, haters abhorred, etc, etc. CPM out.