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"Some Time With Maud Suite" - My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic BGM

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Channel: RainShadow · 2014 · Music

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"Some Time With Maud Suite" BGM from the episode "Maud Pie" of "My Little Pony: Friendship is Magic" (S04E18).


--Overall Comments--

This episode was almost as exciting and fast-paced as a rock rolling down a mountain that I moved. /maud 

In this episode, we're introduce to Pinkie's older sister, who we previously saw in the photo in "Pinkie Pride," as well as in the Pinkie Pie chapter book.  And wow, did she bring the laughs with her monotone deadpan dialogue!  Pinkie Pie's is excited to introduce her friends to her big sister, but after meeting her, the rest of the Mane 6 is not so sure they really "click" with Maud—and Maud doesn't think so either.  In the end, they are able to finally find something they all can agree upon.

I think one of the funniest things about this episode was the utter lack of BGM throughout a lot of it.  Most episode will be filled to the brim with some sort of backing music, even if it is just some simple incidental instruments to compliment actions on the screen.  However, when Maud Pie is on screen, for most of the episode it is just silent.  A few incidental instruments spring up when the show cuts to one of the Mane 6, but then it goes instantly silent again when Maud is back on screen.  This is especially true in the beginning of the episode when she is first introduce, with the entire long and slow introduction scene of her walking towards the Mane 6 being completely silent except for the sound of Tank's helicopter blades.  I loved this design choice from William Anderson, the sound team, and the directors.  It heightened the comedic value of these scene immensely.  I love how the show's staff knows exactly where lack of BGM will have a huge effect, just like in the flashback scenes of the season 4 opener, "Princess Twilight Sparkle."

That's not to say this episode had no music at all!  This episode still had a ton of great BGM, with the style for every one of the Mane 6 showing up as they spend time with Maud Pie.  The BGM really shines during the latter parts of the episode when the scenes become more emotional.  We get some fantastic emotional pieces as the rest of the Mane 6 tells Pinkie that they don't think they can become best friends with her sister.  More feels music arrives as Maud saves Pinkie in the end, with some fantastic ending music to the episode following.  William Anderson and his team continue to deliver great BGM, especially where it counts, this season!  (Part of me) can't wait until the season finale which like all finales is sure to be backed-to-the-brim with amazing BGM!


--Track Specific Comments--

The Mane 6 all try to spend some time individually with Maud Pie.  As we go through each of the Mane 6, the music follows suit with each of the Mane 6's musical styles.  Harpsichord for Rarity, woodwinds for Fluttershy, Banjo for Applejack, and an awesome short electric guitar part for Rainbow!


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DOWNLOAD:
MP3 (320 kbps): http://www.mediafire.com/listen/6zc4d5qhmfleqla/Some_Time_With_Maud_Suite.mp3
AAC (320 kbps): http://www.mediafire.com/listen/4x6ihe9i8fwgch3/Some_Time_With_Maud_Suite.m4a
Apple Lossless (ALAC): http://www.mediafire.com/listen/hc775rz6vizecf1/Some_Time_With_Maud_Suite.m4a
FLAC: http://www.mediafire.com/download/h6o5rq44ivu0no4/Some_Time_With_Maud_Suite.flac



----) Download all BGM from episode: https://www.mediafire.com/folder/htogfu1vxie1r/S04E18_Maud_Pie

(Download all BGM from season 4 will be added at the end of the season at the bottom of the description!)



For a playlist with all of the BGM and songs from this episode in order: http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLM9sv7wkNb95RdChANB6hHwNvV6FB74P5



Music By: William Anderson
Additional Music & Orchestrations: Kelly Davidson


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***UPDATE: The COMPLETE season 4 original soundtrack is now available in two simple zip files! Get the whole thing at once here: http://bit.ly/mlpseason4soundtrack

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