Brony Polka Animated - Comprehensive Comparison Video

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Something to note with a funny story included: A retroactive addition to the list of visual homages was MisterDavey's Smile HD, the one name not featured in the credits of the original video. The reason why this is "Retroactive" is it'd been a loooong long time since I rewatched Smile HD and I've had exactly how Brony Polka Animated is choreographed shot by shot stamped in my brain since 2016... My conscious brain most certainly didn't notice I took that teeny tiny bit from Smile HD, but upon rewatching it (Which I only did because I spotted a comment on the original video saying "Hey that bit references Smile HD") I most deeeefinitely did. Pretty wack. Anyways, so MisterDavey's name is now in the credits. Hurrah!

[@dies200]

I love how during the magic pmv everyone is just angrily bouncing

[@rainbowdragon9721]

69 likes

[@EvilPaladin11]

@@rainbowdragon9721 Nice. I make it 100 likes now.

[@jack_copperz]

@@EvilPaladin11 you monster....

[@peachsolocup]

Be happy, I made it 420 likes

[@jack_copperz]

@@peachsolocup nice

[@gangrene9897]

I didn't catch the Smile HD reference

[@SKai2609]

lol i saw it but highly doubted it was a Smile HD reference till this video XD

[@ThrustersX]

@@SKai2609 where?

[@SKai2609]

@@ThrustersX 5:01

[@Parslano]

Same

[@Jijo2003]

I just realize that

[@hotelmario510]

Hope James is watching this somewhere out there and thinking that, even if he's done with creating things for the Internet, he at least made a great impact.

[@happybunnyntx]

I remember showing my niece "Love us a yummy s'more" when she was a toddler, and all these years later at 7 years old she still requests his videos from time to time.

[@HellaFuckingKawaii]

Yes, him and his fart fetish art.

[@Quurze]

@@HellaFuckingKawaii Look, I'm not into the fart fetish but who fucking cares if he does. It is called a preference and is meant for people who share the same interest in the fetish. It is only a problem if you are actively searching for it even though you dislike it.

[@Trainboy1EJR]

@@Quurze Pretty sure Trials was just sharing what his favorite content was. No need to get mad at him for sharing what he enjoyed. I had no idea Animated James even made that, because I never looked for it.

[@heavenseyes1211]

Quurze he drew art of that fetish with underage characters, not only that but he also had a 16 year old girlfriend while he’s over 18 years old, there’s proof about it on a video

[@chocoearly]

The mlp fandom has to be THE most talented fandom I have ever seen. Music, art, animation, games... They're like a bunch of professionals

[@lolpower2174]

That’s really Nice to hear actually!

[@thecommie9992]

I agree, even though there are a lot of creeps in the fandom, there are also *a lot* of talented people in it. I mean, c'mon! Anyone remember Pony.MOV? Man, I legit miss the old times...

[@lolpower2174]

Frosty The Commie ow Yes there are some creepy, that is one of the stupid things

[@MaxWolfe17]

*The Furry Fandom would like a word with you*

[@lolpower2174]

Max Wolfe they are both great fandoms!

[@Ar-rous]

It is like a trip down memory lane (and now hours looking through old pony vids). Got to admit, the little bounce you give the characters in the polka really brings the animation to life!

[@astriaredacted9571]

You too huh?

[@ksad96]

The animation addition reminds me of a couple of Mystery Skulls' animated music videos.

[@spleenky]

The bounce is my favorite

[@chimera1696]

Yup

[@WoopDoo]

The amount of small details that went into making this the best tribute it could be... its incredible

[@8vt7v7t6f]

WTF YOU WATCH MY LITTLE PONY TOO Finally im not weird

[@skythealmighty2826]

WOOPDOO SPOTTED

[@TheCynicalOne]

You get so used to Viva's style the moment she draws scout for the nightmare night bit it's a bit of a shock... it looks really god damn nice too. Awesome to take this nostalgia trip...

[@hotelmario510]

She*

[@TheCynicalOne]

Bring Back the Angry Birds Stella Series nah first reply is right. There was an announcement video on Viva being trans now.

[@djtherandomraven]

@@TheCynicalOne Really?

[@ProjectMalywix]

Blaze Boyfire Where? You're making that up.

[@emmaloctober6001]

There’s not a SINGLE reference missing from this. It even has Flufflepuff, Luna’s Banishment Deep Edition, Tombstone’s remix of Gypsy Bard, Twilight eating the bird, holy hell man

[@aomian1266]

there's also a turnabout storm reference hiding in there

[@exodd1]

@@aomian1266 WHERE????

[@bavarianbanshee]

@@exodd1 4:40 if I'm not mistaken.

[@stopreplyingtomycomments7954]

S m i l e H D -

[@MasterSorez]

Wish The Moon Rises was on this though

[@deltawarrior2323]

*when the beat is fire but you can’t understand where the song is going*

[@shadow061999]

Yes

[@allisonw9012]

Yep...

[@DanatronOne]

if someone asks me for the difference between a homage and plagiarism I'll just link them this video

[@mamahayah2848]

UU🦓🦄🐎🐴

[@ryanagusta5131]

@@mamahayah2848 yaya

[@Lacie9]

@@cottoncandiez8872 what?

[@min4161]

... are you...?

[@min4161]

One word. Atomic. Are you...

[@pharoahcaraboo9610]

forgot how many bops the 'ol fandom had.

[@peppermink2200]

Pharoah Caraboo it’s easily tied with Fnaf

[@fizzycolalizzie]

I don't recognise the title "purple horse thing loves birds" at all but I could've sworn I've seen that clip of her eating the bird before... weird

[@victfv]

I think it was in one of the Anthologies.

[@fizzycolalizzie]

@@victfv Ahh thank you that was probably it! God it's been plaguing me for days lol

[@Beeadora]

There was also a GIF of it going around a while back

[@IronycheinPain]

SAME

[@k64speed]

If nothing else, it should also be one of the works from the user Super Edits on the main pony image site.

[@lr9171]

2:45 I wonder how surprised the person is to know that their Animatic IS basically an Animation now?!

[@multiverseman4017]

5:01 *I KNEW IT!!! I KNEW THAT WAS A REFERENCE TO SMILE HD!!!*

[@idkflover3931]

7:38 kinda slayed with the singing ngl

[@weepingkoopa2862]

3:10 I believe that design style is also a reference to the Funko MLP Mystery Minis. Specifically the first few waves.

[@MeesterTweester]

Dang you actually animated the whole thing. I saw the original song a long time ago.

[@pkmnlover3812]

same

[@therandomestmoe6258]

Viva Reverie is dope along with the originals!

[@TheQuinch]

2:09 still cracks me up every. Single. Time.

[@tekbarrier]

^

[@smile0u024]

4:43 Pony Dave Strider, what are you doing here? хD

[@scott-ishbecon7242]

Smile 0u0 I'm glad someone saw him too XD

[@AlexSansInk]

3:00 IT'S SO AMAZING!

[@Cervidaez]

I wish I could go back in time, When life was simpler and all I did was watch mlp videos on youtube

[@AlexTomlinson2013]

Benny Gecko :(

[@hexzi4351]

ikr : '(

[@oof5740]

Yes...

[@293pizza]

Me too :(

[@gulfgiggleanimations4472]

I noticed a homage that wasn't mentioned, at 6:22 You animated them doing the sunshine sunshine dance. It should be acknowledged because it is cute (despite the overtones of the song)

[@epiccoolawesomehandle]

I always thought it was just a sibling love but then they were like “since were not related it’ll be ok!!” And I was just like 😶

[@KartsSafespace]

since it was from a reference to FiW this actually would be the “i will destroy you and steal your fiance, booty booty booty booty rocking everywhere!” dance lol

[@KartsSafespace]

@@epiccoolawesomehandleFiW is a roller coaster of emotions

[@kitty4evrr]

⁠@@epiccoolawesomehandleI HAD TO DO A GOOGLE SEARCH LMFAOO

[@squirtluigi]

Quite incredible seeing all the little easter eggs you put there, what great work

[@Robert64K]

5:55 I could never get over that hahaha

[@Deleted_Eevee]

Purple horse thing *REALLY* loves birds

[@KrystalKlearrr]

Rainbow factory, Discord, And Lullaby for a Princess are definitely some of my favorite MLP fan songs, they're just so good ack!

[@zenithanmars058]

8:43 BUY SOME APPLES! BUY SOME APPLES!!!!

[@KyleEvra]

😂

[@3o29wje]

I thought it was saying "BLOSSOM APPLES BLOSSOM APPLES"

[@Ka49999s]

_I heard the Smile HD reference, too._ _I'm not crazy. I knew it!_

[@huh8072]

Kawsr Ka49999ss wait at which part? I didn’t hear it

[@Vengir]

@@huh8072 With Swing Tavi Swing. It's super short, blink and you'll miss it.

[@huh8072]

Vengirni THANKS!!

[@Ka49999s]

@@huh8072 _Appears at _*_5:01_*

[@notyariel716]

V0M1T 5:01

[@taratheshinyabsol768]

3:55 this is my favorite part When you're flying there in the sky Rising High, every hue it's like a dream out of this world into a new when you're soaring up there in the sky spread your wings and you'll see you're a Cirrus swirling shimmering down below and you'll recognize the glow of the double

[@Dimdariusz]

It's one of the best examples of New Sincerity - it's a direction in music, that comes after postmodernism.

[@taratheshinyabsol768]

@@Dimdariusz that's deep dude and I guess I highly agree! Also I have the song on my playlist

[@Neil-rl4lk]

“Rainbows tale as isn’t quite as nice as the story we knew of sugar and spice but a rainbows easy once you get to know it with the help of the Pegasus device!”

[@fourpage]

After watching this comparison video I noticed that Viva really masterfully captured the essence of the original songs, sometimes better than the original animations while keeping the bouncy and frantic pace. Especially in "I am Octavia." Dude's a genius I swear.

[@MoonatikYT]

man, some of the older stuff here has certainly aged a fair bit lol

[@marshmallowthehorse3590]

Thanks for making me watch Brony Polka for the hundredth time. Stop holding me hostage.

[@HonestlyOSC]

1:41 in the original was absolutely STUNNING!

[@bloodmaged]

This brings back nostalgia that i forgot even existed

[@RoseCadenza]

3:28 Nice of Brony Polka to include Black Gryphon's oc. That's cool. 😀

[@TheRavenir]

Thanks, Viva. It's really neat how many references you were able to incorporate into this. Looking forward to seeing you in the Bronies React for The Last Problem!

[@mamahayah2848]

Juki🦄🐎🐴🦓

[@AkumaTh]

I knew that was a Smile HD reference!

[@pinkiepone3299]

Viva, the sheer amount of work you put into this is amazing. I didn't even manage to catch every single reference my first time around. I'm so glad that you took the time to do all of this. Your animation compliments the song beautifully and it's that perfect bow on top for the fandom at large. You did a wonderful job with all of this and this is easily my favorite MLP fandom tribute, even further, favorite fandom tribute I've ever seen. Thank you so much for this.

[@yakineko6635]

Listening to Friendship is Witchcraft songs now gives a lot of new context..

[@jrw2319]

the fact that i remember most of these videos astounds me

[@yeahravelightsareprettycoo7059]

This video shows the amount of pure effort you put into this as a love letter to the fandom. Like that small reference for Smile HD in the Swing Tavi Swing part! Outstanding Job!

[@calebstover8797]

Bobbing up and down happily “GET OUT OF MY LIFE”

[@ksad96]

Everything. Everything. Everything here just... Gives me so many shivers. This fandom pulled me out of a lot of tough moments and gave me ways to push out creativity ages ago. This is a perfect thing to see... Edit: Over and over. Each new wave of emotions sends shocks down my spine and arms. Thank you so much for this.

[@seewdshakr]

I just got attacked by many waves of nostalgias

[@yay7459]

WAIT SO DAVE HOMESTUCK WAS IN THE ORIGINAL?

[@Saiavinn]

Heh, that's MicTheMicrophone's avatar in a Nightmare Night costume, but yes, it is Dave Strider.

[@alex_ho]

The amount of creative effort you put into this was amazing! You could've just drawn them as seen in the videos, but no, you extrapolated from them and even added more to it! This may as well be a farewell tribute to the Brony fandom, but this is by far the greatest farewell tribute it'll get. Great work as always.

[@MrLegendofLP]

Wait a minute, in Gypsy Bard is “You’re a Toy makers creation trapped inside a crysral ball” a reference to the fact that My Little Pony the IP started out as a toy line by Hasbro and that they’re show exists just to sell toys? I’m literally *just* understanding the meaning of that line. I’m… really dumb sometimes.

[@joje90aj17]

my interest in my little pony left me when I was like 12 but seeing some of these things people are making now is cool. y'all have dedication

[@shadowspector3611]

Is it bad that I think Viva Reverie animated it better than most of the original videos?

[@exploshaun]

No, because it is better.

[@Aereto]

But it does take a long while.

[@j.p.jennings3929]

Well mostly because some of the videos exists as early as 2011

[@velvetdarksoul8741]

@@j.p.jennings3929 nah, except the Lullaby to a Princess the other animated was cooler

[@bowser3017]

Picture perfect pony

[@gracel2mart]

4:25 oh... homestuck...

[@fizzycolalizzie]

I'd never heard the real magic song before so at first I thought that bit was just a reference to your old video with the owls lmao. I'm uncultured

[@samuraijackoff5354]

Hi uncultured, im Jack

[@jack_copperz]

@@samuraijackoff5354 hi Jack, I'm Jack Copperz

[@Mochitachi70]

I've never seen MLP, but I found the tribute on my recommended and I liked it because I could see there was a lot of work in it. So thank you for the explanations.

[@m00nstargachazz2]

0:33 MAJOR VOICE CRACK

[@-.IMABIGFANOFPHEN228.-]

I’m pretty sure that was on purpose

[@mrkitloin]

I have never heard lullaby for a princess so cheery

[@jameswalton5733]

Every time i watch this, this is 4 years, 4 years of the craziest people i have ever met, and yet its something i wouldnt trade for anything. Once again thank you for making a PMV for this song

[@ThePesident]

It's been quite the 7 years with this fandom in my life. I really love this fun tribute to something that helped me so much in my earlier years. Much love

[@RainboCrash1815]

Oh my...you can bet that not two years ago I had 80% of these songs memorized in their entirety. The good ‘ol days.

[@m.c6370]

4:55 ha

[@th3.lst.0ne46]

a tear slowly rolls down my face as the biggest smile comes on my face

[@PikaGirl890]

I LOVE THIS AND I LOVE THAT U INCLUDED ANTHROPOLOGY ITS MY FAVORITE BRONY SONG AND ITS SO UNDERRATED

[@bkaneshiro14]

It's been years since I've even seen an episode of mlp, and even longer than that since I've considered myself a part of the brony fandom. But this was still an amazing trip down memory lane. Thank you for this.

[@2iccup]

2:02 celestia banana vibes

[@cara-tx4rz]

I didn’t even know this existed but god this was so nostalgic

[@oceanman2811]

Ive never watched or ever knew the reference of any of these videos, (with the exception of discord) but it's still really cool how a cartoon can create so much fandom and love in it

[@otterpop57]

SweetieBelle sounds like SweetieBot at 5:11 lmao-

[@NotExtint_]

4:47 here comes the best part!!

[@weatherreport5438]

This was one of those things that made me so happy that I can't really describe how much I love it. The amount of work you put into this was amazing and all I can say is.... thank you.

[@-.IMABIGFANOFPHEN228.-]

6:17 no way the animation one it’s literally amazing

[@shadow_stardust2012]

This is my childhood in one vid

[@binkobug]

1:16 just 2 Lyras cause why not

[@-.IMABIGFANOFPHEN228.-]

Yes.

[@Inurantchan]

I recognized a vast majority of these references since I'm practically an old man in the brony fandom lol, been here since 2012, and I can't get over how seamless this entire animation is. It's so cool to see everything side by side where I was imagining all these things while watching the animation. Amazing. Kudos to you for your hard work!

[@movedchannels9470]

At 4:30 , I noticed the Dave strider shirt, and I was wondering if that was just Dave as a pony.

[@mckennaisaperson4058]

Lullaby For A Princess is actually an amazing animation! The creator hasn’t posted in a while, but there’s an explanation.

[@basiaprodaction7370]

Я знатно кайфонула, и даже прослезилась. Ведь на сколько это было довно

[@runijat3323]

Ох, хоть один русский)

[@Anny_player]

Ура я не одна русская

[@unusedaccount3907]

1:29 Its Himiko Yumeno from Danganronpa V3 guys-

[@pifflesomepuffnadder855]

When you're right with devastation, there's a simple explanation! You're a toy maker's creation trapped inside a crystal ball! And whichever way he tilts it, know that we must be resilient! We won't let them break our spirits as we sing our silly song!

[@stopreplyingtomycomments7954]

When i was a little filly a galloping blaze overtook my city So they shipped me off to the orphanage, said; "ditch those roots if you wanna fit in!" So I dug one thousands holes and cut a rug with orphan foals Now; memories are blurred and their faces are obscured but I still know the words to this song!

[@tropical8266]

@@stopreplyingtomycomments7954 when you’ve bungled all your bangles and your loved ones have been mangled, listen to the “jingle jangle” of my g*psy tambourine!

[@NoArtisticLimitation]

That is an absolutely crazy amount of work put into that, and it’s awesome seeing what references were used.

[@bakaohki]

Huh... and I thought 8:35 could be a reference to the overenergetic waving at one point during Canadian Horse Pirates...

[@ronen44444447]

Thank you! I was hoping for a video showing all the references like that! incredible job!

[@AlbySilly]

Welp, this actually brought a tear to my eyes, the memories, it's been 6-7 years since I first got into the mlp community, which I've not really been active in after getting into the furry community, but damn there are so many good memories

[@Deleted_Eevee]

2:55 car a drive or

[@Mia_Mar1a]

When I hear brony parodies I jam out so hard that I have a screech Bro MLP be my life

[@staniscool758]

That was a lot to take in- I friggin screamed along with Pinkie's Brew-

[@candarus_collective]

Oh man, this is awesome! :"D I love seeing all the references side-by-side ^^

[@winterdragon2004]

Well this has been one massive trip down memory lane for me. I fell out of the brony fandom a while ago, but the fact I recognized and could vividly remember nearly every single thing referenced here, damn near brought a tear to my eye from nostalgia alone.

[@im_sec7252]

5:43 i think thats a reference to cupcakes HD.-

[@mikacool1003]

how?

[@ivannaalison]

acabo de ver mi infancia pasar por mis ojos y es genial!! proud to be a pegasister! :3

[@carpydiem]

How many times can we count that viv referenced celestia being deep? My count is three.

[@AmericanRX]

Wow, just wow....NOW the polka version makes sense. XD. Also absolutely love the dancing animation style of the polka.

[@TheCommenterDragon]

This is absolutely staggering and wonderful i love it.

[@EeveeFromAlmia]

God, the attention to detail in the animation is so amazing

[@astrohunt]

8:42 "Buy some apples" from MLP FiW (don't remember from what episode)

[@bryanchandler3486]

what a legend both you and james and all the original musical and visual artists.

[@inscrimbly]

holy crap ive never watched the brony polka before but holy crap is this a nostalgia trip im getting chills

[@artismol4956]

I just found this video, and I want to thank the author for the fact that I'm going to cry into my pillow now because of nostalgia

[@st4rs4ever856]

9:01 dOonT mIiIiIiiIIIInnnnnNNNeeeEE aTtt nIiIiiiiIIIiiIgHttTTttTtt

[@Deleted_Eevee]

2:28 horse puns *ding!*

[@ratchetlover345]

Dude this was amazing This video got so nostalgic Most of these music videos are like 7 years old thank u for this ❤

[@reharl4953]

Animating all those mouth movements... Damn son.

[@VioletxxMilk]

This just hit me wit h a huge wave of nostalgia.

[@HereKittyKitty_]

I can feel my mlp fandom ass coming back to me HOW DID I FORGET SOME OF THESE OMG 😂😂😂