Muskrat Love

Fluttershy, inspired by the antics of her cute animal friends, writes a song.

It’s not right for the Ponytones, but it’s just right for Equestria.

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Alaborn

Alaborn #1 · Jul 16th, 2014 · 4 · ·

In this story, the ponies in the music industry are professionals and fairly share profits with the recording artists. I know. I'm probably stretching the whole magic of friendship thing to its breaking point to allow that.

Confession time: What would you say is the most embarrassing music you've been exposed to? It could be from your parents, a sibling, or even your 14 year old self.

Manes

Manes #2 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

Time to read

EquesTRON

EquesTRON #3 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

Most embarrassing music? Oy...

I'm not sure if they're embarrassing, as such, but there are certainly songs that I used to listen to back in the 70s or 80s that I really wouldn't care to hear again for various reasons. "Stars on 45" comes to mind; that's such a product of its time that when you listen to it now, divorced from the surrounding context of the era, it really doesn't hold up and you can't help wondering how it ever became a hit...

Georg

Georg #4 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

4702111 Somewhat like the fantasy where publishing houses are willing to share book profits with authors. Totally unbelievable.

Did you know there's a version of this song with hamster?

Dramapony

Dramapony #5 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

Now I actually want to hear a recording of this song by Fluttershy!

Alaborn

Alaborn #6 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

4704767 Stars on 45 had one redeeming quality. It led "Weird Al" Yankovic to record Polkas on 45 for his album In 3-D, leading to the grand tradition of polka medleys on his albums.

EquesTRON

EquesTRON #7 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

4704980
Well, yes, there is that.

Emptybee

Emptybee #8 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

and besides, Applejack’s pig Wilbur lived a long and happy life.

Wilbur! NOOOOOOOOOOOOO!

So wouldn’t it be terribly dishonest for me to sing it, when the song is called I Write The Songs?”

Wow, that takes me back. Thanks for reminding me that I'm freaking old.

Alaborn

Alaborn #9 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

4705435 You're not old. We not-old types need to stick together (Insert Granny Smith icon here.) And I threw in the joke even though, according to the all-knowing Wikipedia, the I in that song is God and references the spirit of creativity in everypony.

Emptybee

Emptybee #10 · Jul 16th, 2014 · · ·

4705629 Huh, I always took it to be a Muse. Too much time reading mythology I guess.

Derpmind

Derpmind #11 · Jul 17th, 2014 · · ·

I felt like I was missing the joke till I got to the end.

Alaborn

Alaborn #12 · Jul 17th, 2014 · · ·

4705786 The good thing about song lyrics is you have broad latitude to interpret them. And is there anything more teenager-y than sitting around talking about the meaning of song lyrics? See? We're not old.

Emptybee

Emptybee #13 · Jul 17th, 2014 · · ·

4705941 Well maybe buying booze with a fake ID. But yay, we're not old!

Alaborn

Alaborn #14 · Jul 17th, 2014 · · ·

4706280 Pshaw. Get that senior to buy booze for you.

conantheimp

conantheimp #15 · Jul 17th, 2014 · · ·

Every time I try to downvote it, I miss and hit the upvote. Damn, I hit the favorite button. Can't undo that one easily...

I still don't know what I just read.

FanOfMostEverything

FanOfMostEverything #16 · Jul 17th, 2014 · · ·

I'm not sure what I was expecting when I started this one, but it turned out quite sweet. Fluttershy making strides, Spike getting to do something, all most enjoyable.

Also, I could've sworn I've heard the synthesizer solo in another pony context...

In any case, thank you for a delightful little oddball of a story.