SlyphStorm vs Forest Rain: Duelling DAWs

[@SlyphStorm]

This was hella fun! Fantastic to work with Forest and everything turned out great! ˢᵒᶫᵃʳ ᵉᵐᵖᶦʳᵉ ᶜᵃᵘˢᵉˢ ᵍᶫᵒᵇᵃᶫ ʷᵃʳᵐᶦᶰᵍ

[@FlibertyJibberty]

SlyphStorm Lunar Republic ftw

[@TheBrickly]

HAIL THE REPUBLIC

[@FlibertyJibberty]

Luna is bae

[@jordenrepchin6913]

For the NLR!!!

[@NobuAlter]

For the rightful ruler of equestria! All hail the princess of the night!

[@supergamerxda.k.azabuza4031]

I'll always fight for my Queen & Kingdom, Lunar Republic ! Solar Empire, come on do your best... Shall we ?

[@joshscorcher]

Symphonic Metal is my jam. And not only that, but you made it into a music battle, something I never see enough of. Total audio sensory overload. Props to both of ya's. This is definitely up there in my favorites. Solar Empire.

[@ZaaltheDragon]

*_I absolutely LOVE symphony metal music!!!_* ♥

[@cuboneminer]

***** I like both Slyph and Forest but I think Forest won so I agree with you

[@mikesmeat]

***** I'm pretty sure sensory overload is a bad thing, I think the word you're looking for is "sensory satisfaction". Also, sorry for being such a grammar nazi. This was just bugging me. I agree with you, though! Symphonic Metal is the best.

[@theredoctobermlp5166]

+joshscorcher no. how.NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC!!!! its on

[@darkmannega4849]

+joshscorcher so if you made a updated version of your favorite music battles would this be on there

[@MinersLoveGames]

Our enemies stand against us ten thousand plus strong. Their ruler leads them like ours does for us. They have courage, bravery, and willpower that matches the likes of our own. Come the sunset, they will attack while we are blinded by the light's rays. They will throw everything they have at us, every last stallion and mare, every last earth pony, unicorn, and pegasus. I look upon you now and ask 'are you afraid'? Do not be ashamed, we were all afraid once. We were afraid while we shivered in the gutters, while we cowered in the orphanages, fearful of what lay in the darkness. But our ruler showed us that there was nothing to fear in the dark. That, in fact, salvation awaited us in the shadows, a new life, a chance at greatness. She showed us the way. She showed us power. She showed us freedom! So I ask you now my brethren, my family forged of iron, are you afraid of what lies in the light? Are you afraid of the False Sun? The one who paid us no mind when we needed her most? The coward that hides behind a mask of proud royalty? *NO! WE FEAR HER NOT!* And I ask you, my fellow Children of the Night, do you fear her Army of the Sun? An army that is made of those she favored? Of those who supported her? Of those she deemed worthy of her grace? *NO! WE FEAR THEM NOT!* And I ask you, Soldiers of the Night, do you fear the afterlife? Do you fear Tartarus, where Cerberus waits with shining teeth, where Lord Tirek sits imprisoned? *NO! WE DO NOT!* Do you fear becoming stone? A statue to decorate the False Sun's garden like the God of Chaos once did? *NO! WE DO NOT!* Do you fear banishment? Cursed to an eternity upon the Moon we grew under? *NO! WE WILL GLADLY WELCOME IT!* Then come, my brothers and sisters! Forward! Follow me into battle! Let us show these Solar Guards what it means to face the true wrath of the Night! *GLORY TO THE ONE TRUE PRINCESS!* *GLORY TO THE RULER OF THE NIGHT!* *GLORY TO HER ROYAL HIGHNESS PRINCESS LUNA!* *GLORY TO THE NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC!*

[@JozlynMoon]

MinersLoveGames HELL YES

[@theandroidsentbycyberlife]

#NLR

[@StardustScratchalicornprincess]

HAIL THE TRUE RULER. HAIL LUNA!!!!!!!!!!! HAIL THE MOON!!!!!! CRUSH ALL WHO STAND IN THE WAY OF OUR RIGHTEOUS FREEDOM!!!!!!!!THE FALSE SUN MUST PERISH!

[@Sircreepington9th]

How long did it take for you to type that?

[@Knight_Of_The_Blood_Moon]

*ALL HAIL THE PRINCESS!!*

[@thelegoman524]

For some reason, I imagine an actual battle being fought while both of you are doing the Music Battle. People in dark blue armour on one side, people in a yellow-ish orange on the other. and every time the music switches, the sides gain an advantage, until the end where it turns into a slugfest. At the end, the commanders of both sides are the last ones left, both refusing to give up. And at the very last bar, both commanders swing at each other, both hitting their mark. Silence, Then both fall to the ground, slain... And that is why this video is epic.

[@emperorflick]

instead of dark blue, how about a deep black with a cyan trim and fiery red with a golden trim?

[@Rapandreas]

thelegoman524 and the musical styles would reflect how they got the advantage. There's one part where the music sounds like ninjas or samurai are entering the battlefield. And the one after is with robots.

[@JonathonWilder]

When the battle starts, both sides stand pride and strong with the Lunar Republic showing a certain dark majesty while the Solar Empire shows shining inspiration. Yet as the battle continues, something worrisome begins appearing. When the games stop and 'it is on', there is a fracturing and breaking as the music grows more aggressive, along with the battle. Yet the beauty can still be heard on both sides, with one feeling you could still choose a side. Except, that battle grows grim and there is no hope in it stopping. Red can be seen, perhaps that of destructive fire, terrible magic, or blood as atrocities raise. Both side begin growing terrible and monstrous, growing desperate as they fight each other. The symbol of both sides begins fading and bleeding together to the point where there is no telling which group is worse or even if you can tell them apart as they fight for dominance. Cries can be heard, before a bright light grows and all fall to black. Neither side wins and both sides lose... destroying each other in a conflict and battle that should have never happened. The grand music fractures, twists and becomes terrible, before falling silent. My interpretation of this and the music, the battle of the Solar Empire and Lunar Republic as no good comes from it without losing so much.

[@senpaimeme8500]

TravellingStoryteller Couldn't have said it better myself

[@JonathonWilder]

William Thompson Thank you

[@LunaPaviseSolcryst]

TravellingStoryteller Nice story^^ You truly have the mind of a writer. I guess that's why your username is TravellingStoryteller. I interpreted the red NLR seal as a lunar eclipse during the battle though :P.

[@JonathonWilder]

dra6000 Thank you, though despite having the mind of a writer and being a brony... I have not yet wrote a single fanfiction. I have many ideas, some others have found quite interesting, but none have a been turned into a full story.

[@LunaPaviseSolcryst]

TravellingStoryteller Can totally give if you advice if need any. Just PM me with your email if you'd like some.

[@SayMaxWell]

Nooice! I like it!

[@MrMUSTACHE]

опять солнечно-лунный репаблик ?

[@Filacki]

саянара

[@shockbro54]

Oh hi MaxWell

[@wafflesop6546]

Still here, still loving it. To anyone else listening, know you're not alone!

[@Budderball31]

I knew there was a war between you SlyphStorm and Forest Rain since Soldiers of the Night when Forest commented "Well Slyph, You understand this is now war?" I wonder if this has marked an end to the brilliant war of the age.

[@Laffey16]

Budderball31 Exactly what i thought And this is one war...i have no fucking idea who I want the victors to be Ugh WHY ARE THEY SO AMAZING

[@Budderball31]

I know right?

[@Laffey16]

Budderball31 True dat

[@clockwise2534]

*Looks at title* "Why can't we be friends, why can't we be friends..."

[@Predatornc1]

Been a while since I've read or heard that selection of words

[@ianbates7195]

Clockwise We Cannot Be Friends With These Traitors Who Follow A False Princess So WE Must Overthrown Them Thats why :3

[@ianbates7195]

Oh Yeah In NLR :3 Suck One Solar

[@XaviKun]

I'd make a smart ass comment but I'm still recovering from the mental shock of how awesome this was. Tips fedora.

[@XaviKun]

So much feeling. So much awesomeness. I don't have enough brainpower to say how great this was.

[@PoDgYz123]

Love you both, this is brilliant but... I got to stay loyal... FOR THE REPULIC!!!

[@Psyonicgaming]

Hardly. The empire is supreme!

[@TheScottishlad20901]

NLR is supreme and loyal to the people as am I and I fight for them now if you dare, Raise your blade.

[@jordenrepchin6913]

+banter bus! I am with you, we'll take these fools on FOR THE NLR!

[@iliyauryupin7923]

Bro, if your going to chant for a side in the war, then at least, check your spelling.

[@ianbates7195]

Banter Bus! I Will Follow Your Lead Banter The Night Is For Us And Only Us Can See Clear In It And I Will Give My Life For So FOR THE REPUBLIC WE SHALL RAISE BLADES AND KILL OUR OWN FLESH AND BLOOD FOR OUR PRINCESS THE NIGHT WILL RISE

[@tylerdarkcaster8322]

Wait, so first we have an awesome episode 100, then Forest and Slyph battle with music... Could this weekend get much better! :)

[@Psyonicgaming]

No.

[@senpaimeme8500]

Tyler Darkcaster If it got any better than the internet would literally explode with all the bronies dying. *_-I'm not sure if I'm dead already-_*

[@BolttheSuperPony]

Five years later this still holds up as one of my favorite fandom musical works

[@thekietnguyen2673]

I know right!! :DDD

[@v3xman]

Slyph sounds much fuller and heavier while Forest is much clearer and has more variety. But darn you guys both sound awesome especially when combined together. [personally, i prefer slyph's] >_>

[@Siberstormsiam]

I go straight with slyphstorm

[@FritzyBeat]

YOU FINISHED IIIIIIIT~!

[@aimn9985]

Freaking awesome! Gotta say though, it's NLR all the way for me. To fear the night and darkness is to be dependent on the light, we need change that to be free. But enough of my rants, this battle was SO cool, I gotta say you almost won with the music!

[@NightmareBliss]

I come back to this so much to marvel in its glory. I don’t care who won, you’re both AWESOME!

[@jakolken7131]

The world is falling apart, but at least I have an awesome soundtrack

[@ainedroid]

oh wow it's been years since i've listened to this

[@ABluSkittle]

Very nice! I love music battle songs. I think you both win.

[@ximmortalslayer9801]

haha I know so good

[@lukamint6623]

I completely agree with you skittle they both win :D

[@SwordTamerOfficial]

I have been looking a very long time for this FINALLY I FOUND IT AGAIN!

[@metalcorepony]

I can totally imagine another metal artist and myself to do something like this. You make me wanna do this now. Darn you

[@ForestRainMedia]

***** Do iiittt!!

[@willyg4958]

***** Cyril or Bronyfied maybe? :D

[@CyriltheWolfmusic]

ShadowHunter241 I'd be down, hmu

[@CyriltheWolfmusic]

***** lemme know if that's something you wanna pursue.

[@willyg4958]

Cyril the Wolf I think my head would implode from the epicness

[@baschfire]

Ok this feels like its cycling through every single one of my favorite game soundtrack styles, so thank you for this massive nostalgia trip. Also finally holy crap

[@DracoBlair]

I seriously fangasmed when I saw the name and the Lunar/Solar crests Won't say anything about wining or losing, it's the battle that's DE-LISH SE for life!

[@Dark_Tale_2077]

Words cannot begin the express the awesomeness that I am listening to right now. :D

[@Almafeta]

One year later, this song is still a delight. Hearing you two play off each other is an entire rock opera in six minutes.

[@Chillbot17]

And while the two sides fought, from behind the scenes, new orders arose. Enter the Friendship Federation, the Crystal Empire, the Griffon Kingdom, the Order of Discord, and the Changeling Swarm.

[@emperorconstantine1.361]

...do a fanfic, I just might read that...you have poked at my interest, good sir.

[@Chillbot17]

+cole thompson could be a musical radio play

[@Chillbot17]

I'm inspired to do more than just a fanfic now

[@emperorflick]

+Chillbot17 Go for it!

[@midnightgear2616]

This might be a little late but, nevertheless; New Lunar Republic - The New Lunar Republic shall rise! Solar Empire - The Solar Empire will prevail! Friendship Federation - Harmony will bring peace! Griffin Kingdom - Fear the might of The Griffin Kingdom! Changeling Swarm - The love of the world will be ours! Order of Discord - Chaos will rule above them all! Crystal Empire - We shall spread love, No matter the cost!

[@fwl11111]

This is the music that plays when two Gods fight each other and at the end of their fight the universe is created.

[@luvlessi7659]

Sees. Drops everything. Volume to max, p's to 720. Lights out, comfy chair, slice of pizza... ... a single teardrop of awesome... Sweet Celestia, it was everything I ever dreamed and so much more...

[@jereluv34]

Great job you two! I'm not the most eloquent with my words, but this was amazing! It just felt like an adventure starting off at a run, and ending at a sonic speeds of intensity. A Boss battle for sure, with lightning pummeling the ground around you, making your platform smaller with each strike, until the last blow is sent through your soul.

[@StormPonE]

4 years later, I still love to listen to this when I'm working around the house or driving around. The symbols merging together has always been a favorite part of mine.

[@1Kapuchu100]

It's surprising how easy it is to recognise who made what parts of this. People most often only realise a difference in style when it comes to a visual media, but when it's literary or (as in this case) audio, few seem to notice it... I only just realised it, but there definitely are very different styles in how people make music, too, and I gotta say, despite being two different individuals, you do mesh well with each other.

[@BeOurBee]

Maybe one day I'll be able to hear that glitch without my heart stopping. One day when I'm not stuck on a single computer.

[@Sarctoth]

I downloaded this and listen to it when I run. It's fantastic running music.

[@Talguy21]

If this track proved anything to me, it's that collaboration is better than competition. The segment where you two worked together blew the rest of the segments out of the water. =D

[@tenebrisdumplin4583]

At first I though Slyph's part was better, but Forest's ending was to good to ignore, so it's a tie to me. It's too good to name a winner!

[@willyg4958]

And this right here is why you two are my favorite artists of all time. And by "of all time" I do actually mean "out of everyone that has created music since the dawn of time".

[@tksi3843]

Best RainStorm ever :D

[@SlyphStorm]

TK SI I GET IT

[@ForestRainMedia]

SlyphStorm /).-

[@OpalShade]

Let's ship it

[@AdamDraconaQuest]

Opal Shade No. Just, no.

[@cakeboss921]

Holy shit...

[@TheGreatGrizzlyBear]

Its not often you see a musical battle so legendary done so well! Both pieces complimented each other well and i Ioved it!

[@InflatableKMH]

Very well done. Listening to the music, I can envision the two, a representative of Luna, the other Celestia, crossing sowrds and whatever welse they have in their arsenal :) Course, just my opinion, I think Sylph took the victory

[@blackmoon1739]

Does anypony hear rainbow factory during slyphstroms part in the video

[@stormblade2510]

BLACK MOON No but I heard ONE note from Pegasus Device on two different parts on the video

[@Makenshi179]

WOOOOO!!! Oh my gosh! 2 years of epic-ness in the face!!! This is really, indeed, all sorts of epic. Wow. I'm blown away, but then again, we could expect this from you two. Amazing work, you guys ROCK!!! Now go get hired and make some game's OST! X3 Much love and raised hooves!

[@SlyphStorm]

Makenshi179 Making game music would be AWESOME

[@everfree4175]

one of the best musical duals I've ever heard, you never disappoint.

[@brianahawkins8124]

Fantastic Duelling DAWs SlyphStorm & Forest Rain, you both did an amazing performance. Keep up the great work.

[@RealFoxie]

I knew I had heard some kind of music battle between two awesome musicians, but had no idea who it was. Finally, after a year, you've linked me to it :D And this one is equally awesome, I love the different styles :)

[@blackmoon1739]

I wish this was on spotify

[@GatoPaint]

oohhh , man . I wanna try this

[@DELTARYZ]

Now THIS is a battle theme.

[@justingreenland7399]

When I read your comment on Soldiers of the night I never thought such a thing would actually happen, you guys are awesome!

[@ForestRainMedia]

Justin Greenland Good catch! ;p

[@LI32sail]

This is awesome. Really awesome job, you both know your way around music and when battling, it's epic!

[@linkmd8536]

OMG so amazing, rarely I hear good new music these days! And this was so thrilling!

[@fictionfan0]

This was an epic battle. But in the end, The Peace Corps will unite Equestria!

[@rubyreeds8931]

If possible, a 10-Year Anniversary of this would be amazing!

[@S0u1...]

luna shall rule equestria

[@MathewDHennen]

Dang, you guys both rock. Also, you couldn't have picked a better time for me, I've got a 14 hour drive tomorrow and I needed some fresh beats, so thanks.

[@Laffey16]

Well this runs nothing short of epic! And you know its calling out to you when you get both uploads to this! Thanks guys it took 2 years but its awesome WORST BUT BEST FUCKING WEEK OF MY LIFE (The bad stuff has nothing to do with you guys...The good does though :))

[@tvpltw7350]

WOW THIS IS REALLY GOOD! This was a great idea for you two to do this. SlyphStorm + Forest Rain = EPIC

[@CarrToona]

this might just be close to amazing

[@Samantha_Says]

Daaaaaang this is awesome! I'd love to put this in my Twitch stream playlist.

[@ForestRainMedia]

Dr DG2 Make it so. ;p

[@SlyphStorm]

Dr DG2 DOIT

[@bashscr1pt]

I have been waiting for this song!! Great job you two!

[@Ink_25]

May the two sisters be united in harmony. Forever.

[@alexlockhart2999]

Omg this is some serious Boss-battle music right here!

[@NsaneWhisper]

Plugging in my headphones to better hear the epic

[@gerb34]

Amazing work, both of you. The fact that this took two years to make shows..

[@AngelyMechok]

i love it!

[@SteelChords]

Who won? Who's next? You decide!!! Epic Brony Production Battles of Equestria!!!!!!!

[@SLB94]

This reminds me of the battle music from SSBM, I love it!

[@GrayFur]

WoaH! That was such an epic battle! Who won? You both! Because your parts sound awesome together.

[@TheBeebs1999]

This needs to be animated someone needs to animate this

[@LordEdric]

Another stupidly awesome multi-year project finished, this is just too amazing

[@wordlesstomcat]

That was awesome I hope you two make more songs together

[@rG_Arcturis_Exigent]

"What the Hell!?" "You crashed the game!"

[@shadowslytherin5999]

For goodness nightmare moon and the new lunar republic

[@junejohnson8409]

Wow, you guys. When an immovable object meets an unstoppable force. Sorry Forest, though. Slyph wins it for me by a hair because I liked the way he mastered his tracks more. All in all, good show, chaps. Now, let us all move to the lounge for a spot of tea?

[@ForestRainMedia]

Davis Johnson It's cool. I like the way he mastered his tracks too. ;p

[@tannerkahihikolo6597]

Hard to choose.

[@mochaclef5091]

I stopped my music career years ago, but rain, this just made me want to pick up everything again. Thank you.

[@Paradarx]

Parts of this song makes me think of a pokemon battle, specially after the 3rd part in when the chiptune starts.

[@kaciekk]

Wow I really like the mix of insturments, strings, organ, electric guitars,electronica, snare drums, tribal drums. Mixed media music is my favorite.Wow, all really great!

[@osterreicher123]

Sounds absolutely AMAZING

[@wafflesop6546]

I have been listening to this song for a year and a half ago and it's still f***ing awesome!

[@Livewire2000]

This has got to be.. probably one of the most epic songs I've heard in a very long time. Both Forest Rain and SlyphStorm did an amazing job!

[@TheUchi1991]

goosebomp attack! You guys are awesome!

[@OceanMelody9]

Amazing you two. Your style work together great while each has there own unique style. Great job.

[@edwardcrowe3081]

Kudis to both o y'all! Eventhough I still swear my allegiance to the N.L.R, Forest you were awesome, and Slyph of course rocked it!

[@danielmackowski1679]

It... It's so... beautiful... Liquid pride is Figuratively running down my cheek. (Though almost literally) You two made an excellent song.

[@WoodyDrums]

Damn 0_0 Every bit as EPIC as we all new it would be and totally worth the wait :D NLR>SE btw :P

[@ForestRainMedia]

Woody (N. Lightning) You're fired. Solar Empire for life. ;p

[@MrCesese]

***** "We shall never let the darkness impede..", heh? But without darkness, how could you see the light? There's no yin without yang! Anyway, this song was super epic! I love it! And NLR>SE ;P

[@ForestRainMedia]

MrCesese Darkness is simply the absense of light. Much like the NLR represents the absense of true understanding and enlightenment! Come closer... let me "enlighten" you. >:D

[@MrCesese]

***** be careful, staying too close from light might cause you to become blind, like Candide (from the eponymous novel written by Voltaire), and then only darkness can cure your sorrow!

[@senpaimeme8500]

***** If only you could see the true meaning of the moon. We are here to end the tyranny, and cause -1000- 10000 years of *_true_* peace! Celestia does not know how to rule her empire without complete control. Face it, Luna is the best ruler for Equestria, maybe one day that will change, but for now, The Solar Empire must fall, and the New Lunar Republic will rise above the ashes, into a new night! *_-Although I must admit that I liked your bits a bit more, Forest-_*

[@jpw5996]

Omg i just love slyphs bell! You 2 did an awesome job

[@flamelash8668]

This video was so amazing it gave me the chills

[@cloverpuppydog]

your voice in this was amazing honestly, really liked it! Even if you like your new voice I'll always love your old voice

[@meridiagreenleaf9192]

For the sol... WAIT NO. IT'S A TRAP FOR THE NEW LUNAR REPUBLIC! FOR THE TRUE RULER OF EQUESTRIA, PRINCESS LUNA!

[@CyriltheWolfmusic]

That's ridiculous.

[@senpaimeme8500]

This HAS to become a thing now. If it doesn't then.......... I will murder everything

[@GuyverLycan24]

It took two years to make, and three years later its still great, good job guys. For the Republic!

[@emz0224]

This is fantastic! Great work!

[@mangofoalix]

A symphonic metal duel? Yes fucking please.

[@Predatornc1]

I'm seeing slot of replys from rain and storm.... Wait a minute rain storm hahah kill me now

[@Laffey16]

Carson dickey Shipping....?

[@SlyphStorm]

Carson dickey Damnit Carson

[@Predatornc1]

... I never thought of it as shipping just a way there names can connect... But now with the idea.. Quick to fimfiction

[@Laffey16]

Carson dickey GOD DAMMIT See thats why slyph replied to you! No away from fimfi- Link me when your done k?

[@Predatornc1]

i don't write storys that was a joke....however the idea is open for anyone if they want it

[@arthas640]

This is way better than a rap battle. I love watching two musicians duke it out like this :D

[@prismfireproductions3772]

Both of ya'll did a great job. but.. "Soldiers of the Night" + "Pegasus Device" = Instant win ps. Long live the NLR!!!

[@littleredpony6868]

long live the lunar republic

[@Brawneteer]

Damn, I remember two years ago when Slyph first mentioned he was doing this with you, and it's finally done now.