Eh for me music really just boils down to: "Do I like the flow?" Which I know isn't an explanation, but it's all I've got.
Like I know people enjoy "Stop the Bats" But all I hear are these weird pauses like the singers are having to stop in the middle of the song to read the next few lines. It just sounds very off putting.
I do like the Danny Elfman sound, so that helps. But context is part of it. I was entertained just by the attempt to have their spooky episode's music sound like Danny Elfman. It's fitting, and that's the only reason they did it. No one ran it by a committee. Daniel Ingram felt like it would be fun and fitting, so he went for it. And he nailed it. I heard the inspiration immediately. And it doesn't sound like any song in the series that wasn't trying to do the same thing.
G5's songs could have been composed with no idea what episodes they were going to be used in, or what the tone of those episodes was going to be, and I don't know if the result would be any different from what we got. It all sounds the same to me.
Really makes me wish I could put into words what I feel or sense when I listen to music. 'Stop the Bats' to me just fails in every sense.
Listening to it again, and then Allura's song. Perhaps one way I can put it is to me it feels like Allura began to sing and the music/rhythm/flow was made to fit her voice and words. I can sense the emotion in it, her sorrow and hope. It just goes together perfectly and is amazing.
I don't sense anything from Stop the Bats. It feels like they made up the tune to match what they wanted to parody and then had the characters awkwardly try to match the pacing of the music. Resulting in something that to me feels like it was rushed out to meet a deadline. It needs polish.
But we remember my most hated song is that Flim and Flam cider song, and that's like on everyone's top ten, so I just don't know what it is I can't sense, but something isn't there and it ruins the songs.
I actually agree with all of that. Allura's song is well written and sung well enough, and the music fits the flow of the singing rather than feeling like vice versa. It's Allura's moment. The music is joining her in what she's expressing.
The music itself just does nothing for me. Mute the singing, play me the music from a couple G5 songs, and there is not a chance in the world I could identify any of them. Not a one. I'm no fan of the cider song either, but I think I'd recognize the music.
Bespoke water park. Yup. It was worth it for one scene right at the beginning when comet is clearly laughing only because the boss made a joke. You'll know it when you see it. Otherwise, and I hate to be like this, it kind of feels like entirely and afterthought.
Edit: just realized, one of the last lines in the episode was "Well, it was fun while it lasted"... Hitting kinda hard right now.
Not a bad episode, but yeah the fact this is likely the last one we're getting just.... it sucks. We get no conclusion to anything. Best I can hope for is a comic book that ties some stuff up.
We'll see what G6 might give us but honestly Hasbro killed Power Rangers and then they killed G5 and I just can't muster up much faith in them right now.
I can't say for certain if it's just been in decline for years now. I do know that it seemed to be doing alright. It's been going for 30 years, but hasbro did Cosmic Fury on Netflix, likely didn't get the millions of views they wanted, and decided that was that. The reboot talk and everything seems to have stopped. If you ask about it in the Power Ranger thread, they might be able to tell you better than I.
Well, here we are. The end of the road. It's been a long journey. Let's see where we end up.
I'm guessing from this being a episode about a waterpark that this isn't any sort of proper conclusion. That's a shame. Not surprising, but a shame.
Oh, the irony of doing a episode about a hot summer day right when winter's starting to come. I guess if this had aired during the "planned" weekly schedule before they changed it to bi-weekly uploads, it probably would have aired in June or July?
Everyone's gone because the entire Board-Trot smells like sweaty horses.
Izzy knows the importance of proper sun preparation. And military maneuvers.
"Nice one!" He's so supportive!
That rainbow umbrella seems like it wouldn't keep the rain or sun off you at ALL. It's too curved!
Well...that brings new meaning to the term "drinking a smoothie". Luckily, all of Sunny's smoothie cups have been made of ice this entire time!
Even the tumbleweed salesman took the day off, and she's a workaholic!
The sun is melting their brains!
Izzy PLEASE stop drinking the micro-plastics. I'm pretty sure they're not good for you.
Wait, Izzy can just imagine things into existence any time she wants?! Izzy...is a GOD?! I mean, I guess someone has to take over Celestia, Luna, Cadence, and Twilight's powers. But, I guess she just got the majority of them!
A New Waterpark! What a fun new place to explore! ...That they're never going to get to use...oh I made myself sad. Oh well, the Maretime Bay zoning commission would have a FIELD DAY with fines for magically building something like this without a permit, anyway. The Board-Trot was already here, they just fixed it up. But a Water Park would cause trouble with the local fishing lanes and migratory patterns, it'd be a mess.
That's some NICE animation of them going down the waterslide. They didn't get to do it often, but they did put a lot of work into this show. All the animators should be proud of what they made!
EVERYONE IS HERE!
Ah, guardponies with nothing better to do than prank each other. It's kind of sweet...until you remember the 200 pound ice-cat that lives in a cave just over thataway. They really should be taking their jobs more seriously but...meh, it's the last episode, what could happen? We'll let it (water) slide.
Even Posey is having fun with Dahlia. Posey's joy and happiness is justified count...1! (I had to bring it back one last time)
*Alphabittle getting Queen Haven all wet* Hmm...Pipp and Zipp are going to have stuff to talk about in therapy this week, I see.
And video evidence to boot! "Aww, they're cute" At least Pipp has the right attitude about it, I guess.
Izzy can also destroy anything she creates with her imagination. Good to know.
Zipp still looks good with the wet mane look.
"Well...it was fun while it lasted" Oof...they knew. Ouch.
"I think it looks nice like that" Heh. A man after my own heart.
I know it's the same every episode, but it's a little sad that the characters are all waving "goodbye" in the credits, one last time.
And so, Tell Your Tale ends. Not with a bang. And not with a whimper. But, with a splash. And...I suppose that's good enough. I'm going to miss this show. I'll miss these characters. They had a good run. Not a perfect run, but a good one.
And I just want to remind everyone...it's not quite over yet! We still have the 3 issues of the comics left! (2 Storm of Zephyr Heights issues, and 1 Classics Illustrated issue).
We'll see what G6 might give us but honestly Hasbro killed Power Rangers and then they killed G5 and I just can't muster up much faith in them right now.
And Dungeons and Dragons. And Transformers One is probably a minor financial disappointment ticket sales-wise (it might be JUST barely profitable.). Hasbro's just had a rough few years, really. I do somewhat worry that Hasbro could end up in some real financial pickles soon, if they aren't already.
As for Power Rangers specifically...yeah, it's been declining for years. As toy sales across the board fall, so goes Power Rangers numbers. And I don't think Power Rangers has had a really BIG hit since the Live Action movie in 2017. That was the big spike in sales that got Hasbro to buy them in the first place, but I think it's been downhill ever since. It's probably why they wanted to do as many dinosaur-themed seasons as they could, since those sell the best. And we've since learned that the toy-designing side didn't even WANT to work on it, because they were already being stretched thin and overworked trying to keep Transformers and other less-costly brands going. Which led to quality control issues in the toyline. And Hasbro's plans for the next show completely fell through, so now no one's sure what they're doing next.
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I'm not sure if it's fair to say that Hasbro killed Power Rangers or not. The toy landscape is VERY different than it was back in the 90s. It's kind of a miracle that it kept going for as long as it did. And the 2017 movie giving the toys a sales spike might have been a fluke. But, they didn't manage to save it, either. Going from "The Number One Toy Brand" to "Not releasing ANYTHING this year" is not a good look.
And I honestly can't think of a single Hasbro brand that's really thriving and succeeding right now. Hasbro seems to be making mistakes across the board, and it's starting to add up. Hasbro just...hasn't been making good choices, lately. In ANYTHING, really.
Keep an eye out. There might be a few more of these coming. Or not. It's hard to say.
We're back, baby! It's like we never left! Let's party like we're getting cancelled! Nobody can stop us now! Unless Hasbro has the video taken down
It's too much for Peaches! The cancellations. The leaks! Too. Much. Excitement!
Man, fainting on the floor of a hair salon. Kinda gross, when you think about it.
Violette Rainbow gets another cameo! Not even cancellation can stop Violette from showing up!
So, two background ponies competing with the literal Social Media Princess? Yeah, that sounds like a fair competition.
So, is this just about the hair-styling ponies wanting some spotlight and love? Because these are less "talents" and more just "your jobs".
Okay, that neon look for Zipp ALSO looks pretty good on her. Why do I like almost every alternate hairstyle for Zipp more than her default one?
Magic hair growth glitter! It DOES have a (slightly) practical application!
This entire town is literally watching people cut hair for fun. They need a arcade or dance club or SOMETHING in this town.
"We're in this together...so just shut up and let me do what I want to you, okay?"
Rocky isn't really listening to her. He just knows how to fake it. Which is an ideal ALL men should aspire to!
It wouldn't be a competition in Equestria without dangerous magic to cause shenanigans. They aren't even pretending to try to stop these kinds of things, anymore.
I don't know what any of these things are.
I would watch your ad without skipping it, Dahlia. Because you're worth it.
Do they get to keep the giant banners with their faces on it after the show?
Mohawk Hitch is ready for that post-apocalypse that's surely coming any day now! I mean, they already got cancelled, so maybe this already IS the post-apocalypse for them.
As popular as Hitch is, I'm surprised more people aren't fighting for that can of magic hair spray.
Xanadu Sunny is ready to xana-do it in her new xana-doo! Ha-ha-ha! See? I can do it, too!
Pipp is oddly nervous for someone who does this kind of thing for a living.
Beehive Izzy! Meh. Honestly, I think I like Sunny's new style the best. Even with the "radioactive chic" look.
"No matter who wins, I am so proud of all of us" If only went that smoothly every time people voted.
I think the real winner here...was friendship! And the newscaster ponies' ratings. Of course...if everyone's already here, maybe their viewership ratings aren't all that great tonight?
"YEAAAAH! YEAH! YEAH! YEAH!!!" Bulk Biceps' descendant is in the audience, I hear.
Alphabittle versus Breezies, final round, let's GO!!!
Oh, I hope we get a few more of these. It's nice to have it "back" again.
I saw some of these images on derpibooru. I was wondering if it was from a leaked episode.
Honestly I could see this being a real show. I wouldn't watch it, but I can see it being a show.
Hitch looks decent. Sunny and Izzy just... sorry I don't care for their new looks. Jazz won this in my mind.
Also given how 'kids' cartoons can go. I was afraid it'd end in a three way tie. Glad they didn't do that.
That was neat. Here IS hoping there are a few more floating around out there.
The weirdness is the most interesting thing about this one. We see finished episodes, and on very rare occasions we see animatics, but it's even rarer to see what an episode looks like in between.
Brushie Brushie...even if it's not your Brushie Brushie.
Ah, the joys of sisterhood.
Honestly? Puffy-haired Pipp looks pretty good! I'd be okay with this as a alternate hair style.
There's no way that Pipp can eat that much cereal. Her little tummy's too tiny!
Well, this escalated to violence quickly.
Okay, the Friendship and Sisterhood Gods have decided you two need a time out. You better come back from this magical journey giving each other a great big hug! The Tower Spirits have had enough of your nonsense!
Hey! Allura's home! Now, just make sure you remember the magical coordinates of this dimension and then she can be back home! Wait, does this mean that Allura is actually a sentient magic AI? Oh...that WOULD be a twist.
This is what happens when the Brighthouse decides you need to "chill out". It DOES have a sense of humor!
This is why they need their own rooms instead of their weird, half-room thing they have going on right now.
Guys, you KNOW that's not how magical lessons work. Get back here and hug it out so you both don't die of exposure ASAP!
That's a terrible Pipp impression. Not enough singing.
That's a terrible Zipp impression. Not enough sleuthing.
Neigh way! Ah, I almost miss it.
Who threw the snowballs? Just...the Brighthouse spirit or are there yeti's in this pocket dimension?
Rarity would have paid top dollar for mud of this caliber.
Apparently, Pipp also covers herself in mud! Just not THIS kind of mud. Fair enough.
Rainbow Wireframe Bird! I'm not sure if it looks like that because this episode is unfinished or because they're in the equivalent of the Danger Room and this is supposed to be a hologram.
The Moon! The Brighthouse is starting to get really upset if it's threatening to send them there.
El Dorado! The Magnificent! And now the Brighthouse is threatening them with pony sacrifices.
"Oh, hey, do you ponies know a girl named Izzy? We met for like a second and then she disappeared through one of those portals you just came in through. If you could just tell her I'd like to meet her again, I'd really appreciate it!"
You survive together or you DIE together!
That's right...hug for the Brighthouse. And remember...The Brighthouse is always watching you. So no arguments EVER! ...Magic is really needy this Generation.
These cutie mark mantras are really inconvenient when you're flying for your life.
Sounds like they just got a video game powerup.
Carrot Cake! Just in time for Thanksgiving!
SENIOR BUTTERSCOTCH! One last time! *SNFF* I will miss you good sir!
Okay, well, I was kind of waiting to see if we'd get near-complete episodes again or not. But, I think we're down to the episodes that just existed in animatic form. So, here's TWO "episodes" this week!
Manly Zipp has arrived! We can just pretend that Zipp has a really bad cold, I guess.
Oh, I'm pretty sure I couldn't handle that level of "engagement".
When you're blowing up so much you can make a dance remix to the beat.
Just put it on silent mode while everyone's eating, at least. You use your phone all the time, I KNOW you know how silent mode works, Pipp.
I know Pipp probably has a water-proof case, but using your phone in the shower still feels like a hazard, to me.
The Super Mario Bros 3 look IS in, right now.
You know, phones DO have a "off" button, Pipp.
Well, the good news is, you can use your phone as a drink mixer. Which it seems like you might need, right about now.
Aw, Sparky got to spend a weekend with the dragons! That's nice! I guess isn't really a problem right now, so Hitch could just take off without worrying about Allura attacking or Sprout messing anything up again.
I appreciate the effort that went into Pipp's expressions, even in animatic form.
Pipp knows how to fly? ...I mean, the Mare Stream?
"No Service" is what you wanted, Pipp. Don't complain now! I mean, did you expect the dragons to put up a magical cell tower in their land? Actually, there's a non-zero chance they would have done that.
I mean, the phone itself should still work as long as it's charged. Unless there's some sort of magical Faraday Cage surrounding the Dragonlands. Which, again, may actually be the case.
You don't hear the waterwall? I think the phone may have damaged her little ears.
Crazy Frog reference?
Okay, this is getting sad. Pipp's been around her phone WAY too long.
"Can you show me how to live like a dragon?" Well, let's get some lunch first, so use your fire breath to...oh.
"I'm taking a picture with my heart" I mean, you could still take some actual pictures though. It's hard to print out photos you take with your heart, later, if you want to scrapbook.
"Tourists, meh"
This is why you should bring Izzy along. At least then you could have had her paint the sunset.
"Are you feeling okay?" Funny hearing that coming from Frog-in-the-throat Zipp.
This is the soundtrack to your impending nervous breakdown.
This is a lot of amazement for something pretty basic, but it is progress for Pipp. So fine.
Misty's a popular pony! Everyone wants a piece of Misty!
McSnips-a-lot has the heart of a champion! Unfortunately, he also has the sharp, pointy claws of his ancestors. Curse these...BIG...MEATY...CLAWS!
Okay, I'm kind of intrigued by the "inner mysteries of the sheriff station"...even though, knowing Hitch, it's just where he keep his filing cabinet or something.
Misty's having a hard time saying no. This is your chance! Get her to lend you a bunch of money! She always has a bunch, somehow!
Okay, well, her diary is terrifying. Why does Misty have such a terrible magical diary? Did she get this from the secret magic room of the Brighthouse? It's probably cursed.
4 Misty's....they'd be SO socially awkward around each other. It'd be so adorable! Oh well, it's not like we're in a magical carnival that makes wishes come true!
Oh no, Izzy put some of her "secret sauce" into the ponycorn again! The FDA is watching, Izzy!
Clones of Misty...made of pony corn. Well, get ready, Misty's probably going to end up eating herself.
This is going to be the most adorable AND the most edible clone apocalypse ever!
I still think Misty would want to go to the sheriff station one herself. I'm just invested!
"I'm gonna saw myself in half!" Is this a cry for help, Rufus?
It's a slow news day...just like every other day in this town.
I amend my prediction. This is going to end with EVERYONE eating Misty by the end of it. And probably a lot of innuendos.
Putting Misty in charge of the ponycorn stand feels like it was a bad idea. And not just because of the rampaging clones.
I'm not entirely sure what's going on, but Izzy's sure enjoying it. I think she's watering her clams?
Wow, saying no literally kills them. Welp, better not think about that too hard.
Rufus, don't complain. Some people would pay good money for a night like this.
"...Can you untie me?" "Sorry, I'm learning to say "no", so I'm going to have to say "no"!"
"I AM a seashell!" Living the dream! If only that seapony could see her now!
Well, now she's going to be bored all afternoon.
*Someone picks some ponycorn off the ground and eats it* "Tastes like Misty...DELICIOUS!"
A buffet!? Well, sign ME up!
"That's technically loitering...gonna have to write you up"
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