I like how the singer actually sounds like Luna. I also appreciate the fact that the singer sounds angry for most of the song, emphasizing the emotion that canonically drowned the Moon Princess's sanity.

I have a theory as to why Luna may be so upset that her subjects sleep through her night. This took place about a thousand years ago. If Equestria's history mimics some of ours, then I know that in medieval times in real life, people used to think that the night air was toxic. They were terrified of darkness and would completely shut their homes to huddle together. Nobody would want to go out at night, they would board up their windows and sleep surrounded by thick curtains. If Equestria used to be like this, then I could see why Luna would get so upset, because it wouldn't just be about ponies needing sleep, they would actually hide from the night which would make her feel like total crap.

“When all the world is wrapped in an eternal lullaby” Those words just hits hard for me and you could feel the anger within the singer’s voice.

This could almost fit into a Disney-esque musical.

Thank you +ponyphonic for allowing me to sing your beautiful song. And thank you to the fans of this channel for opening your your hearts to a different take on this piece. I am honored. :-)

I love how it starts off calming and such but then just crescendos at the end into a huge piece with so much feeling

MLP backstory for those who don't know: It all started in the magical land of Equestria, where the sisters, Celestia and Luna, ruled as the bringers of harmony to the land. To do this, Celestia raised the Sun at dawn, while Luna raised the Moon to begin the night. But as time went on, Luna became resentful and jealous of her older sister. She saw as the ponies played in the day Celestia brought forth, and she felt shunned when they always slept through her beautiful night. One fateful day, she refuses to lower the Moon so that Celestia can raise the Sun. She tries to reason with Luna, but the bitterness in her heart had turned her into Nightmare Moon, the wicked mare of darkness, who vowed to shroud Equestria in eternal night. Meanwhile, her older sister held the strongest known magic to all pony kind, the Elements of Harmony. Using them, she defeated her, and banished her to the Moon. Celestia then went on to take responsibility for not just raising the Sun, but also the Moon.

I love this. You did such a great job with the longer version and Kristen has a beautiful voice

Luna: AN ETERNAL LULLA- Celestia: *sends to moon* Bye

Although I think the original vocals better conveyed Luna's rage and bitterness, this is still so goddamn AMAZING

Hey Ponyphonic, I wrote a Celestia version!! Hope you don't mind! --- Celestia's Decision (The Sun RIses) --- Another day dawns over Equestria, but it is not to last. Nightmare Moon casts Equestria into darkness, much to the regret of her elder sister. As Celestia struggles against Nightmare Moon, she must decide between her love for her younger sister and her duty to her subjects.... --- (Celestia to herself, staring out at the sunrise) Now the dawn has come at last The soft and brilliant light Has crossed the east horizon And swept away the night And what a lovely dawn it is To walk through field and glen To stand amidst the brilliance as another day begins So why is it that now, When all my kingdom is awake When sunbeams glow and all the world within their light partake My dearest sister Luna you Should lock yourself away To shun my love and hide instead while I command the day? (Celestia, to Nightmare Moon) Am I so wrong to wish that I Had tried to care for you? And am I so wrong to think My friends should love you too? Why must our people suffer? Can't you see this is not right? We were meant to rule together! Mine is not the greater light! I've loved you dearest Luna, Hoped that you would come around But if the Moon shall plead and threaten, The Sun must stand her ground!! (insert Celestia vs. Nightmare Moon battle scene a la Lullaby for a Princess or Season 4 flashback. Celestia falls from the sky and opens her eyes. The Element of Magic can be seen reflected in her pupils. As she rises to her hooves, she begins singing the next part.) It comes to this; I fear: I will not let you rule the sky If you cannot keep the harmony I've sown See, the Sun is rising She has come to save the sister she has known! And all will know the wonder Of my bright and radiant light As I preserve harmony thought it pains my heart to fight! So say goodnight to this, The final dusk of Nightmare Moon! Eternal night has ended; The dawn will return soon!

I love the bitterness in “sister” in the line “wait instead for sister’s sunny day”

The impression of "The Moon Rises" for me is so much like "Let It Go" with Luna substituting Elsa. Both started with explaining their previous pain of live. And gradually building up to a point where their heart grew dark. (And somehow I like these kind of music)

I use to think she was just being silly for what she did, all because she was jealous. Until I starred thinking. Imagine you have a sister, she’s older, practically perfect in every way. Let’s say she has a special event, everyone shows up. Family, your sisters friends because you don’t have any, even you. She of course nails it, and everyone cheers and celebrates for her. But you also have an activity, say...horse back riding or sports. You also invited everyone. You win, and look into the crowd with a smile on your face. You look at all the faces cheering, and the smile on your face disappear, because none of the faces cheering are people you know. Your family, sisters friends, classmates, none of them showed up. You’re upset about something, or going through depression, nobody pays attention to you so nobody helps you, you face everything on your own. Your sister talks about her interest, like being a doctor or something. And everyone is interested and giving feedback, you do the same thing, people talk over you, they don’t pay attention, or they criticize your choice of interest, even if it’s the same as your sister, talking about how you’re not skilled enough to do such a thing. Now, you are granted the power to change all of that, years of hate in your heart, you choose the wrong option, revenge. Luna’s actions had serious consequences. She was practically possessed by the darkness. When the evil was sucked from her she admitted she missed her Sister and was sorry. When she gave over to the darkness, she wasn’t in control. When you have the opportunity to get revenge such as Luna, dont choose the wrong option, you may ruin your life. Something tells me you don’t live past 1000 years of punishment.

The singing is really impressive in this. You can basically hear the build up of Luna going from sympathetic and mournful to full-on rage-crazy. Very nice job on all of this, and I had to go compliment the artist on the lovely cover art.

I cannot help but almost cry when I heard this. This is beyond next level, this is some transcending shit. Amazing vocals, but the lyrics really hammer in the meaning overall. So well crafted, not a single clichéd rhyme used and not a word wasted. Each one packed with emotion. Simply awe-inspiring and spine tingling especially near the end of Lunas transformation. Nothing less from Ponyphonic.

🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹🌹💖✨💖✨💖✨💖✨✨💖✨💖✨💖✨💖✨💖✨💖✨💖✨😘☺️I am so proud of my daughter !!! Not just her talent, but her character,gerousity& for the joy and happiness that she gives to all whom are lucky enough to meet her !!!!! This is a gorgeous song ,sang beautifully by " My Special Angel " , Kristen Calvin

I loved the original version so much back in the days! And this... Well, this is just gorgeous. I mean, the first one was amazing, but this version is just heartbreaking. For me, at least. Thank you, friend, for such a gift. Luna, poor Luna, i love her so much...

Luna's backstory reminds me a lot of Anakin and Obi-Wan. I think that's why it hits me so hard. I love when you're made to feel bad for a villain. Just like with Anakin, Luna wasn't justified, but you totally get why she felt the way she did

Am I the only one that wants a musical play made from this and lullaby for a princess with dazzling costumes and actors?

I haven't heard the original but I immediately fell in love with this. The vocals and composition is lovely. :3

Fun fact: the Latin at 1:10 , "In umbra Luna est," translates to "Luna is in the shade / shadow"

I love the new verse. I think each version and singer adds something unique to the song and I can't really pick a favorite

So I am not overly fond of the MLP fandom, but holy shit some of the talent of the fans is AMAZING. This is VERY well done and beautiful!

Is there a word for something so epic that the word epic isn't epic enough to describe it? If that word exists, this is a example of that word.

Goosebumps. This gave me goosebumps. I may have stopped watching the show a while back, but who says I can't enjoy the stuff the fans create?

It's a crime that I'm just now discovering this song, with how much I love Nightmare Moon.

I loved the original, but THIS...... this is beyond words.......

I still love this song after 7 years

This is the first piece of pony fan music I've ever paid for.

I had the chills when the bridge came on, pleasant surprise!!

i mute the animation and play this song overlapping it, ITS SOO MUCH BETTER!!!

And I didn't think that the original song could get any more beautiful. Huge round of applause

sooooooooo epic......still want a whole musical!!

I wish this singer was the one who sang Luna's Reply ...

I can feel the anger in this one. Gave me one or two chills! Bravo!

I love the moon rises so much, it feels like an actual song in the show

CHILLS. I was hoping for a remake of this, and it's better than I ever imagined!

I prefer this version over Eilie Monty's (sorry if I spelled her name wrong!) I like it because there is great emotion and Kristen's voice is slightly lower and more like Luna's in this version Both are really good and I respect your opinion because they're both close and not so different from each other.

Now the hour has come at last, the soft and growing light, it has crossed the east horizon and has given us today. And what a lovely day it is, to walk a sunlit field, to see the brighter shades that my sunlight’s now revealed. So why is it that now, when all is loud and at ease, when chatter blows and all the world is at it’s very best, that my own very sister, should lock herself away, to shun the sun and wait instead for her own time of light? Am I so wrong to think that she can’t see things like I do? And am I so wrong to wish for her askew? Why shouldn’t they adore her, is it not within her right? I will not overshadow, mine is not the greater light! I’ve waited far too much now, for her time to come around, and while the moon will see and beckon, the sun will shine as loud! It comes to this at last, the dawn will never be the same, if she cannot dictate upon her fate! See, the moon is rising, she will start to claim the Heavens as her own. And the night will only wander into the light of demise, when all the world is quiet and has let her sway away. So I’ll say today is the day that her pure darkness will rise. Tomorrow dawns in sorrow, the fighting has begun!

am i the only one who noticed that the beghining piano music is the mlp opening? it goes my little pony 2x aahaa

They should DEFINATLY use this song in the series someday. Like or replay if you agree

This version is currently my favourite villain song.

Beautiful, a song fit for the true princess, absolutely majestic! Let the moon rise, all hail the new Lunar Republic! Now we just have to wait 2.5 years for the animation

Dude... that gave me chills. I mean, the original version did that, too, but this one made me feel like I needed to get a freaking jacket.

It's been two YEARS since I last asociated myself with the brony community, I am very glad to see that it's creativity still thrives.

Just received the biggest eargasm in my life 5 stars, no make it 10, make it over 9000

I'm literally amazed at how powerful her voice is, it's sounds amazing!

Thanks so much for sharing this updated version! This has always been one of my favorite pony songs ever, and the added verse is fantastic.

Absolutely fantastic. Ponyphonic's music & lyrics (extended, even!), Kristen's beautiful, powerful & evocative voice, and DarkFlame's stellar artistic contribution (esp. love the font, and the wistful way she's staring up @ the moon)... Brilliant.

The original was the first thing I heard made by the fandom after joining in between seasons 3 and 4 so it always has had a special spot for me. This sent chills through me, taking such a great song and making it even better, the new lyrics feel like they belong and were not just added on.

You're amazing! I can't believe that duo cartoonist didn't use your version!

Not even in the MLP fandom but this song! Beautiful!

It's 1:30am. Was going to go to bed, but found this. I think I'll be listening to this for a while yet.

Give it 20 years we will get our live action ballet stage musical akin to Black Swan.

Your beautiful work will be deemed well and magnificent for every generation to come.

I can imagine a Disney animation for this song, luna running through the castle of canterlot while singing this song and ending on the balcony with the full moon behind her.

This game me chills. So haunting and beautiful. How is this singer not a professional? She has amazing talent!

THE CHILLS ARE ALMOST TOO MUCH

I was so excited to see some ponyphonic on my subs feed this morning! I love the through-composed nature of this as well as how we can hear the voice of Luna slowly shift into Nightmare Moon over time. Bravo!

I'm crying this is so beautiful. Amazing job. I love it.

This sounds like it'd be in a movie!

Duo Cartoonist is going to have a tough time matching the level of beauty that this song portrays.

the fact that at the start the sadness is so clear but then she begins to become so angry and the emotion in the vocals is so prominent and clear great work : )

I really love the animation version, the only thing that bothered me is that it didn't happen at canterlot castle, it happened at the castle of the two sisters.

WOW! The singing, the lyrics, and the music are absolutely AMAZING!

Amazing. So sad though. Luna is such an amazing pony.

She’s got a lovely singing voice

Even the great and powerful Disney (or Dreamworks for that matter) hasn't done something this awesome and dramatic in this century. Bravo!

Duo Cartoonist refuses to let anyone except you and Kristen post a version of their animation with this cover. Would you consider posting it for those who prefer this version?

i was unaware that a newer version of this song had been made... love the voice of the singer

It's like hearing the original again for the first time! This is incredible!

Beautiful. Simply beautiful. You did a amazing job with this.

It would be interesting if the theory about Celestia and Luna literally being the sun and moon were true. It would explain why Luna feels personally insulted that no one enjoys nor appreciates her moonlight.

I can never get over how soothing and full that vibrato is. I don’t think I’ve ever heard one that’s better.

Wow, it's great to see that this song is still getting some love. It was definitely one of my favorites from early on a few years ago and that it finally got an extended version is great.

I love all these music! It is so beautiful and professional. Whenever something new comes out I buy it instead of downloading it to support the artist who composes these. It is just so beautiful.

Oh cool it's no longer down and I can comment awesome!

she had one sentence, and she just had a plus on this song. OMG it's a such butifull work !

Just as beautiful as Lullaby for a Princess 💚💚💚

This is astounding. from the amazing piano to the stunning vocals and voice of the singer. I really liked how the singer sang like how Luna felt back at those days before she became Nightmare Moon - shouting out of anger because the reasons she had (In the description above) - but still keeps her beautiful voice. incredible song, Ponyphonic, keep up the good work.

It's a good version, but it seems as if the pitch was higher than the singer is entirely comfortable with. I also want to say the emotion felt more authentic in your own voice, but I think that's just a familiarity bias. It's still a hauntingly beautiful song and well performed and characterized by Miss Calvin. EDIT: I am ambivalent about the inserted part. It fits very well, it is a good part, the text feels right, but - it interrupts the buildup to the end rather harshly. Oh and please everyone understand one thing: I love it. I do not care to criticise what I do not value. I have listened to this and the Lullaby so many times I cannot even count. All I say I try to say with respect and I do say it with love.

I'm speechless at the beauty of this cover, absolutely astounding.

Okay, I'm beyond chills !!! My heart was sooo full of emotion,hearing this beautiful song sung by the princess of the moon! I felt it build from hurt to exploding anger as she prepares to take over the daylight ! What an amazing job Kristen ! You brought it to life and took me through the story and brought me to tears ! I LOVED it !!!!

This is much better than the original version

I need a 10 hour version of this.

I cant get over the perfect use of the cello, pipe organ, and orchestral bells

*Picks jaw off floor* Wow such power, I could feel her pain and her anger at being shunned in favor of the daylight and her older sister.

Ooh! The new verse is absolutely beautiful! 😍 another reason to love this song.

I thought the orginal was good than I heared this

i reallhwanna hear ponyphonic himself sing it, his singing voice onthe original was absolutely gorgeous, he'd do MIRACLES to this song now. *w*

"In umbra Luna est" is pretty much the coolest phrase in history. It looks cool, it sounds cool, and it provokes so much imagination, even when it's not in the context of the song.

Was listening to this on Soundcloud the 2 minutes after he posted it. R.I.P Replay button both on KZfaq and Soundcloud.

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Kristen Calvin dod a wonderful job singing this! I love the emotion she puts into her voice. Great job you guys!

Best part: when she holds that final note! Great choice!

no words can explain how awesome this song is

That was magical. I love the new verses! Excellent work, ponyphonic, and kudos to Ms. Calvin!

This is a perfect follow up to Lullaby for a Princess!

I just wanna say, this song nearly had me in tears. It's beautiful, and it really captures everything I envisioned Luna feeling before she made the decision to make the night last forever. On a more personal note, I'd like to say thank you for yet another song that inspired how I portray the princesses in my writing. You are amazing and I can't wait for your next piece!