sturmpony:
asklyra:
askbasilthedragon:
equestrian-guard:
And you are savages, look at the way you treat every other animal. You alter the world in ways that make it a perfect environment for YOU, and nothing else.
There is nothing more savage then to destroy a creatures home, and to claim you are in the right to do so.
The ability to change the world in such drastic ways comes with equally drastic restraint. Restraint which we Griffons find you equines lack.
W-C Maldyve
This, one hundred times this.
I knew there was a reason I enjoyed griffins.
That’s right. We are cruel creatures.
In fact, in only a few years we could render the entire world uninhabitable to both griffins and dragons. And with not one, but two living gods on our side, there’s nothing anything could do to stop us.
You really don’t give us enough credit. If we were the species of viruses you make us out to be, you wouldn’t be here to have an opinion.
I’m with Lyra on this. Every day your species has on this world is a gift from our Goddess. Don’t ever forget that. Complain and whine about the manifest destiny of the Equine species, curse and spit at us all you want, but always keep the fact that you’re only alive so long as Celestia permits it close to your heart.
I didn’t say that. I’m not a part of your racist debate.
I’m just saying that demonizing us for making the land we live in more comfortable doesn’t add up.
askbasilthedragon:
equestrian-guard:
And you are savages, look at the way you treat every other animal. You alter the world in ways that make it a perfect environment for YOU, and nothing else.
There is nothing more savage then to destroy a creatures home, and to claim you are in the right to do so.
The ability to change the world in such drastic ways comes with equally drastic restraint. Restraint which we Griffons find you equines lack.
W-C Maldyve
This, one hundred times this.
I knew there was a reason I enjoyed griffins.
That’s right. We are cruel creatures.
In fact, in only a few years we could render the entire world uninhabitable to both griffins and dragons. And with not one, but two living gods on our side, there’s nothing anything could do to stop us.
You really don’t give us enough credit. If we were the species of viruses you make us out to be, you wouldn’t be here to have an opinion.
ask-twilight replied to your post: Another guitar player here.
((Barre chords. Lots of barre chords.))
askgildagriffon replied to your post: Another guitar player here.
File My Talons?! It’s Worth The Extra Money I Spend On Strings And Repairs To Keep Them Sharp.
Well, there you go!
Edit: I got your back, Twilight!
Another guitar player here. While I don't know how a pony can play a guitar with their hooves (or magic for that matter) because you have to hold down each string separately and I imagine that for a pony it would be difficult. I'm wondering how a pony can do this? It's not a problem for me because I'm human so it's a easier. Also does gilda file her talons because if not she should really start doing that her guitar will last longer and you won't have to repaire it as oftten.
Anonymous
I just tape a pick to the edge of my hoof when playing my lyre manually. I imagine a guitar player would just use magic on the frets, or their wings.
I have no Equestrian idea how an earth pony would do it, but they always seem to find a way.
I’ve never really paid attention to whether Gilda plays with her talons or a pick.
I really love your newest piece! you are amazing as always lyra, keep up the amazing work.
Thank you.
It really isn’t very good. I noticed it when I listened to the finished product before uploading it. But it’s nice that you’re trying to spare my feelings.
I just wanted to add that despite being slightly disappointed by this performance that I have loved your others and I think you're a real lovely pony and you're cool! does that raise the 2-4%?
Anonymous
Thanks. I’m pretty sure we’re well above the two percent mark now that I’ve called attention to it.
And I know what you’re trying to get it. I’m not discouraged. This was bound to happen eventually.
I'm not exactly the "Music aficionado" but In my opinion, I thought Kirby piece was a bit to "Jumbled" for a lack of a better word, all the instruments sounded to alike in tone so it sounded more like someone was dragging there hands across a keyboard while someone else was playing an actual song in the background. Also the individual volume of each instrument could probably be adjusted so that the "Main" Melody is in the foreground, rather than mixed with the rest of it.
Anonymous
Yeah… I noticed that… Unfortunately my lyre was the cause (I played bass). The original chiptune used more varied sounds. I think that’s the problem.
I could try and quieten things down on the bass side and upload it again while I’m working on something else, but I think that first problem is the major one. And there isn’t really anything I can do to solve it.
Live and learn.
You're a gorgeous, insightful, brilliant soul. I love you as a friend. I'm anon because I don't want to offend you. I just thought I needed to remind you of what a great pony you are.
Anonymous
Um… wow.
I sort of wish I knew who you were, but if you think I shouldn’t know, I won’t argue. Thank you none-the-less!
Now if I could just pinpoint where exactly things went wrong with that Kirby piece this would be a great day…
It's not my fault I'm so sensitive! I..I just can't help it!..
You don’t need to help it! It’s not a bad thing! It’s what makes you you!
I’m sorry ponies are harassing you about it now, though.
If you ponies are listening, leave Carrot Top alone! She’s a lady!
You would like that, wouldn't you..
You’re just so sensitive!
I’m sorry, it’s endearing in a way! I had to become so callus to survive growing up… And I can’t always control it.
But you’re liable to turn red if someone says ‘erotic’ in a seductive tone!
Edit: It’s just so completely alien to me. I respect you for it, though!
First of all, thank you Tech Spec, Octavia’s Cello, and Proto Pony for being the only three that actually give me some feedback (It’s okay, Gilda. You couldn’t really be subjective here)!
The general consensus seems to be that something was wrong with the pace.
- Jumbled
- Inconstant Pace
- Rushed at the beginning
If this doesn’t mesh with what you thought, please let me know. I have another relatively fast paced song planned next, and I really don’t want a repeat of this.
Nah, it's a pretty hardy instrument. I don't have anyone of the right ethnicity and experience to tell me what I doing wrong either. I'm just horrible at playing flutes, I imagine. Well, I suppose I'll go ask Octavia, but I hear she only really plays cello. Thanks for the quick response! ~musicssound
Anonymous
Well, worth a try! I imagine she hangs out with more flute players than I.
DJ Pon3 can have a surprising knowledge as well!
I recently found myself in possession of a Nepali bansuri, but I'm not having any luck trying to play it. I've always been more of a reed-based woodwind pony myself, and supposedly this thing is played like a flute. Got any tips? ~musicssound
Anonymous
Never heard of it. I bet someone in Canterlot would know!
I did a search and found this. Are you positive it isn’t damaged? They sound fragile.
Okay… So.
- Lowest plays
- No likes
- No comments
Message received, don’t do that again.
Can I get an idea of what was so bad about it? Too tangential? Too fast? Sound running together? (Luna forbid) Too unrecognizable?
Okay, I think I found my backbone in a corner.
When Gilda initially came over for a recording, she was kinda buzzing. I couldn’t really get her to play by the piece by-the-book for a while. The result was some pretty gnarly stuff, but most of it I had to discard because it went too far off on a tangent of its own.
I did manage to fit some of it in, though! And that’s what you’ll start hearing here and there about halfway into the piece!
Thanks again to Gilda for the guitar work. And also Star Catcher this time for providing recorder support during the refrain! Much richer sound than guitar alone!
Is this okay? Or would everypony prefer to hear pieces performed by-the-book?
Edit: Also, sorry it’s so short. I thought I had more to work with.
