The Rose

Sdílet
Vložit
  • čas přidán 14. 10. 2017
  • This song is based on Revolutionary Girl Utena, an anime series from 1997. As a child, Utena was deeply impressed by a meeting with a prince from an unknown land. She now desires both to find him again and also to become a prince herself. Through dealings with a mysterious group of fellow students including a girl called The Rose Bride, she must decide what it means to be a prince and what it is to love.
    Here is an excellent, fan-made trailer: • Revolutionary Girl Ute...
    ---
    DOWNLOAD: ponyphonic.bandcamp.com/track...
    ---
    Lyrics:
    Spiraling stairs mark the way of the rose
    Where hearts fight the battles of love
    See the dark princess presiding in red
    And the castle that shines from above
    One is the siren, the other is home
    But take care, there is more than you see
    Remember your promise, oh child of the grave
    Make your choice carefully
    Kindness betrayed you and set you against
    The ones who abuse and control
    And yet it repaid with so precious a friend
    A kindred and complement soul
    Though she is your joy and your reason to be,
    You are shying away from the word
    Yes, love isn't always so simple a thing
    Do you know, have you heard?
    When stars are just lights on the ceiling
    And when that something eternal is found
    Though purring of engines should call you away
    Don't ever give in to the sound
    Prince, will you bring revolution and pierce
    The shell of the world with a sword?
    A chorus of shadows tells riddles and warns
    Of fate and the hero's reward
    Your signet has carried you many a year
    Do you so lightly throw it aside?
    Defend the white rose, and so vanquish the pain
    That imprisons your bride
    When stars are just lights on the ceiling
    And when that something eternal is found
    Though purring of engines should call you away
    Don't ever give in to the sound
    ---
    Written and performed by Dane Larson
  • Hudba

Komentáře • 102

  • @mr.wintre4898
    @mr.wintre4898 Před 6 lety +54

    Is it weird that I came for the pony stuff and fell in love with everything else?

  • @DeathAlchemist
    @DeathAlchemist Před 6 lety +22

    Never expected an Utena song. Just another reminder to watch it.

    • @kairab91
      @kairab91 Před 5 lety

      You should read it instead. The manga series is 100 times better, trust me!

  • @denisaene2308
    @denisaene2308 Před 6 lety +6

    "Don't ever give in to the sound"
    Too late for that advice, HOLY MODULATIONS--

  • @listen2d
    @listen2d Před 6 lety +19

    This is a wonderful, truly epic piece. There are a lot of treats layered into the mix of this song. Extremely unique background vocals all over the place as well as completely out-of-the-box string arrangements. By the middle of the bridge, with all of the seemingly endless modulation, I'd felt transported to an actual upside-down castle in the sky. There is a timeless quality here that makes me think that 15th Century ears would have been delighted with this (until all the key changes zapped their brains) just like it sounds "cutting edge" today. In fact, no one is even on this wavelength in modern music... yet. Unequivocal Bravo!

  • @charleyseymour957
    @charleyseymour957 Před 6 lety +10

    I am not a My Little Pony fan. I stumbled across this CZcams channel and the music is fantastic! As an amateur songwriter, I am impressed with the songwriting on this channel. Keep it up!

  • @NeverLaststanding
    @NeverLaststanding Před 6 lety +21

    Ohmygosh, I've missed your voice

  • @sunshinechild1757
    @sunshinechild1757 Před 6 lety +34

    Ahhh! It’s been SO L O N G since you’ve uploaded anything! I was doing homework but like FORGET THAT!
    I N E E D to hear this!
    And it’s beautiful! Ahhh
    Good job!!!

  • @samhobson9334
    @samhobson9334 Před 6 lety +5

    Awww man the nestalgia from hearing one of your songs...
    Is so beautiful

  • @foxdeimos
    @foxdeimos Před 6 lety +5

    And here was I thinking I couldn't appreciate your stuff any more than I already did. I'm exceedingly fond of Utena, and this sounds positively delightful. Thank you for yet another wonderful, wonderful piece. You're just amazing, never forget that.

  • @aceash459
    @aceash459 Před 6 lety +31

    2 views 4 likes? How does CZcams even works? Amazing song, by the way

    • @DarkcIoud1111
      @DarkcIoud1111 Před 6 lety +4

      All the controversy over the years of people being randomly unsubscribed from channels, CZcams demonetizing videos without telling the uploader, copyright claims being out of control, and you're concerned about the View to Like ratio?

    • @aceash459
      @aceash459 Před 6 lety

      DarkcIoud1111 Fair point, I once had one music video of my channel copied by someone who only put a different song in the background. Ironically, I found it out because I was one of the subscribers to that person's channel. I was meaning to write him or her a comment like 'Hmm... Nice video, it looks familiar' , but in the end, I just left it be. And when I went back to that channel 4 months later, I discovered it has been deleted. But, I learned my lesson, CZcams might not always be a safe ground, but I should never EVER forget to let some links in the description

  • @CluckleDuckle
    @CluckleDuckle Před 6 lety +13

    Glad to see you uploading a song again

  • @CureSapphire
    @CureSapphire Před 6 lety +2

    I didn't realize how much I needed original music written about anime until now. Great work as always Ponyphonic, and thanks for getting me to pick Utena back up I'm excited to watch more of it.

  • @kittyrose4992
    @kittyrose4992 Před 2 lety +1

    Before watching the show: aw what a pretty song!
    After watching the show: I know sobs* what you mean sniffs* when you say all the things your saying

  • @FritzyBeat
    @FritzyBeat Před 6 lety +11

    Speechless

  • @Kurrai6095
    @Kurrai6095 Před 6 lety +22

    finally you're back

  • @ql2813
    @ql2813 Před 6 lety +1

    I missed this beautiful voice ♡

  • @FunnyFany
    @FunnyFany Před 6 lety +1

    Ponyphonic releases a new track: it's a good day.

  • @ltcolrayquaza
    @ltcolrayquaza Před 6 lety +2

    yay Ponyphonic aint dead and a rousing tale to herald in another great song.

  • @klobiforpresident2254
    @klobiforpresident2254 Před 6 lety +8

    It's kind of sad to know that, unless this goes viral, it'll not even reach the amount of subscribers you have.
    I know it'll most likely not happen, but hey.
    I very much enjoyed the instrumental parts of this song. I would love to hear a tune similar to the middle instrumental part of this but fleshed out as entire song. I doubt it'll ever be made outside my head but oh well ...

  • @katesan9955
    @katesan9955 Před 3 lety +1

    All these years later and i'm still in love with Ponyphonic's music. and their voice. gods.
    okay but??? the description of the anime? immediate gender-nope vibes ^^

  • @Boopers
    @Boopers Před 6 lety +2

    This sounds really lovely. I know you don't upload very often, but it's always worth the wait when you do! I'm loving it.

  • @brianshoubert7803
    @brianshoubert7803 Před 6 lety +1

    Wonderful! Excellent! Adorably!

  • @Yokaiihime
    @Yokaiihime Před 6 lety +4

    Is it just me or does this remind anyone else of tamaki from OHSHC? kinda sounds like him too. Great song as always!

  • @alpin-the-floof
    @alpin-the-floof Před 6 lety +3

    This is beautiful! Bravo!

  • @Sanorace
    @Sanorace Před 3 lety

    If anyone is hearing this song and thinking about watching the Utena movie as your first entry into the series, you might want to rethink that. Adolecence of Utena is a deliberate deconstruction of the anime and isn't entirely indicative of what most people love about the series. I suggest watching the anime first.

  • @Kankan_Mahadi
    @Kankan_Mahadi Před 6 lety +1

    So beautiful I can't stop crying.

  • @anaclet1092
    @anaclet1092 Před 6 lety +4

    It's so good to see a new upload from you guys, your music is always so beautiful/deep/epic, and this song is no exception! Keep up the good work :)

  • @amandarico154
    @amandarico154 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful! Reminds me of a fairy tale ballad. I should watch the anime this is based off of. Your work impresses as always.

  • @thedraw777
    @thedraw777 Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful work!
    It seems so grand and timeless--and specific enough to attach to the story that inspired it (I'm guessing: haven't seen RGU) but fitting the feel and shape of a broad class of them so that anyone familiar with a few hero's journey style stories can get an idea of what it's meant to be.

  • @honeyarsonist
    @honeyarsonist Před 6 lety

    I'm so excited you uploaded! I love the artwork and the music is enchanting!

  • @spencersettle9695
    @spencersettle9695 Před 6 lety

    I was just listening to some of your music a couple hours ago, and lo and behold, a new song. Huzzah!

  • @denisaene2308
    @denisaene2308 Před 6 lety +1

    This inspired me to watch the show. I find it truly impressive.

    • @ponyphonic
      @ponyphonic  Před 6 lety +2

      I'm so glad! Utena is wonderful; there's really nothing like it.

  • @doc-kb6qg
    @doc-kb6qg Před 6 lety +2

    Soo cool,l need more pony song,but this is amazing

  •  Před 6 lety +1

    Beautiful! 🌹💜

  • @lonerdo5431
    @lonerdo5431 Před 6 lety +1

    I gave into the sound.

  • @MANNY100123
    @MANNY100123 Před 6 lety

    omg! YES! As soon as I saw Ponyphonic uploaded something I clicked right away! You guys make some of the most amazingly beautiful music! Thanks so much! :) It may take a while for a new uploads but they're always so worth it!

  • @ernoti
    @ernoti Před 6 lety +1

    Another amazing song, love eet!

  • @hallieeramos
    @hallieeramos Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing work, from the instruments to the lyrics, the way you write and play is absolutely wonderful ^_^
    Not going to lie, the first thing I thought of when I saw the title was RWBY XD I haven't heard of Revolutionary Girl Utena, but it sounds really interesting. I'll have to check it out sometime.

  • @luckystar9279
    @luckystar9279 Před 6 lety +2

    I need to watch this anime now

  • @user-cs8pb5mi7n
    @user-cs8pb5mi7n Před 6 lety

    Omg omg new video by ponyphonic!!!!!

  • @GhostXb
    @GhostXb Před 6 lety +1

    Loving it!

  • @SilverDreamyRose
    @SilverDreamyRose Před 6 lety +1

    Oh my god I love Utena!!!!

  • @DeathAlchemist
    @DeathAlchemist Před 2 lety

    finished utena a few years ago, everything in this song makes sense now

  • @PeKaNo
    @PeKaNo Před 6 lety +2

    Amazing song, I LOVE IT

  • @sterisharms1468
    @sterisharms1468 Před 6 lety

    The huge oaken double doors sprang open, and a figure could be seen in the doorway. He raised his head and spoke the greatest words known to humankind:
    "I'm back."

  • @Religion0
    @Religion0 Před 6 lety

    So very pretty. Listening to this a few times I thought, this guy must have watched or read Rose of Versailles. There must be a song in there, too.

  • @solr313
    @solr313 Před 6 lety

    Whoa, I *just* now noticed you had a new song. Needless to say, it was an instant click for me!

  • @elicah3247
    @elicah3247 Před 6 lety

    You’re back!!! AH!
    This song is amazing ^3^
    You’re a very talented individual and I’m so, so happy you’re back like, aM i dReaMinG- -

  • @TakeWalker
    @TakeWalker Před 6 lety

    so this is amazing o.o

  • @EverShall
    @EverShall Před 6 lety

    I love the anime and wow! I love the song already!! It's lovely and touching.

  • @silverblade5805
    @silverblade5805 Před 3 lety +1

    7 People gave into the sound.

  • @siriusface6171
    @siriusface6171 Před 6 lety

    Oh my god you picked Utena I fucking love you! And this song is amazing!

  • @ttbronytt24
    @ttbronytt24 Před 6 lety +1

    Amazing vid bro!

  • @aseriesofletters6346
    @aseriesofletters6346 Před 6 lety

    HOLY HELL YOU'RE ALIVE

  • @marceline_achlys354
    @marceline_achlys354 Před 4 lety +1

    6 wonderfully spent minutes

  • @steatopigeon
    @steatopigeon Před 6 lety

    Utena? Hoo boy.

  • @caitlinjockell3615
    @caitlinjockell3615 Před 6 lety

    I'm impressed anyone remembers this anime.

  • @TikiDragon1
    @TikiDragon1 Před 6 lety

    I hope this gets uploaded to spotify.

  • @user-on6pq9jl9x
    @user-on6pq9jl9x Před 6 lety +2

    ur still alive))
    YAY

  • @ObesityStupidity
    @ObesityStupidity Před 6 lety

    Finally, you're back!
    I like your style. Your music sounds kind of aristocratic)

  • @NoxTheMidnightLurker
    @NoxTheMidnightLurker Před 6 lety

    OMG YOU'RE BACK

  • @DotHackerKite94
    @DotHackerKite94 Před 6 lety

    god i've missed you!

  • @korrochime2432
    @korrochime2432 Před 6 lety

    Looks like I have a new show on my watch list

  • @Vetonator
    @Vetonator Před 6 lety

    whoa....

  • @Bricc_
    @Bricc_ Před 6 lety

    This is worth spending my data

    • @Smg2daisy
      @Smg2daisy Před 6 lety +1

      Bricomaniaco SAME
      I just finished teachung kids art and is walking back to home, and I saw this notification. Bless

  • @AppleIPie
    @AppleIPie Před 6 lety

    Wow. Guess I gotta watch Revolutionary Girl Utena?

    • @_kaleido
      @_kaleido Před 6 lety

      If you do, take notes. Trust me, you'll need them.

    • @AppleIPie
      @AppleIPie Před 6 lety

      katleidoscopic Yeah? In how many units of A Song of Ice and Fire would you rate that complicatedness? A volume's worth? A chapter? The series? I do like intrigue.

    • @_kaleido
      @_kaleido Před 6 lety

      It's not complicated in the sense that there are many storylines to follow but there is so much symbolism. Not just visually, the plot, the characters, the setting, etc. all represent something. If you're not paying attention you'll be totally confused

  • @kairab91
    @kairab91 Před 5 lety

    That was beautiful. Are you gonna make a song for The Adolescence of Utena movie too? I would really like to hear one, especially considering Touga plays a very important role in Utena's life in that movie.

  • @Ephrones
    @Ephrones Před 6 lety +3

    UTENA! I hear someone’s been watching some real good anime lately.
    Would have loved a nod to Zettai Unmei Mokushiroku, but squee’d a lot nonetheless.
    The mix is a tad troublesome in places, your voice gets drowned out quite a bit. Maybe pan the background vocals into the far sides of the stereo field instead of pretty much center left?

    • @ponyphonic
      @ponyphonic  Před 6 lety +2

      Thanks for the feedback. I suppose "Zettai Unmei Mokushiroku" could've been worked into the instrumental somewhere (in 6/8 time). If I ever revisit the song, I'll try it out. The last four notes of "The Rose" are a subtle nod to the bumper/eyecatch music though, so there's that at least.
      Panning the BGVs might help a little. There's still a lot going on instrumentally, so it would remain a pretty busy mix. I didn't mind the vocal sinking into the music sometimes, but I'll listen again (later, when I can stand to hear it again). Eventually, I'll find someone else to do the mix/master since it's not really my strength.

    • @Ephrones
      @Ephrones Před 6 lety

      Awesome, thanks for the reply!

    • @Ephrones
      @Ephrones Před 6 lety

      By “subtle nod to the bumper/eyecatcher”, do you mean the second part of the mid-episode separator of the last ~15 episodes?
      Btw, are you aware of the following remixes, as far as I understand by the man himself, Seazer:
      czcams.com/video/_2tbp3Zt5C8/video.html
      czcams.com/video/kkesnF4dR1w/video.html
      Not to forget the full version of Virtual Star Embryology, where the last third is basically a giant guitar duel.
      czcams.com/video/dfj4_IU968s/video.html

    • @ponyphonic
      @ponyphonic  Před 6 lety

      Yes, that's what I'm referring to. No, I haven't heard any Utena remixes, but I'll check these out. Thanks!

  • @Hellom8.
    @Hellom8. Před 6 lety +1

    💯/💯

  • @illiaflannery7312
    @illiaflannery7312 Před 6 lety

    This is a great song, but all I can think of looking at that cover art is DMA from Soul Eater XP

  • @satanthedeceiver8142
    @satanthedeceiver8142 Před 3 lety +1

    Would you be interested in voicing one of my characters? It doesn't have to be perfect, my CZcams channels basically shitpost. You have the perfect voice for one of my characters, and I would be honored if you could do a couple of lines

  • @RoboticNerd
    @RoboticNerd Před 6 lety +1

    Great song as any of your songs! But I hope you will still be making MLP content as well :D. Just a bit longer if anything lol.

  • @miyukibyakko6744
    @miyukibyakko6744 Před 6 lety

    Will you put it on Spotify like lullaby for a princess or the moon rises

  • @RDEDtwentypercentcooler
    @RDEDtwentypercentcooler Před 6 lety +2

    Irreproachable

  • @lokiwolf44
    @lokiwolf44 Před 6 lety

    oh huh im not into mlp anymore but this looks non pony and these guys were...wait ....is that.... an upside down.....castle....? absolutely no way holy shit. cheers good job thanks for contributing some cool to a too small fandom

  • @douglastaylor4562
    @douglastaylor4562 Před 6 lety

    Excellent song. Although, it isn't MLP work, it's still absolutely amazing. Are there any plans for returning to working on MLP things?

  • @twiconnor643
    @twiconnor643 Před 6 lety +2

    Seems to bear a striking resemblance to Elton John's cover of "Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds"

    • @ponyphonic
      @ponyphonic  Před 6 lety +1

      Yeah, that descending bassline is pretty unmistakable, and I am a big fan of Elton. I sort of tried to change it ('cause I want to be super original all the time), but it was pretty fundamental to the song, so it stayed.

    • @twiconnor643
      @twiconnor643 Před 6 lety +1

      It's so cool to actually get to talk to you! Ponyphonic is, without a doubt, my favorite brony music artist! Lullaby For A Princess is even one of my top 50 favorite songs of all time! I even wrote an entire poem based on the song for my poetry class back in 12th grade; I was planning on sending it to you, but I haven't been able to find it anywhere! I emailed my the teacher of that class and he said he would look into it, but I haven't heard back from him. Also, I was wondering why Christina hasn't appeared in a Ponyphonic track for a while.

    • @ponyphonic
      @ponyphonic  Před 6 lety +2

      Wow, thank you! That's so great to hear :) Christina sang "Shy Heart" and a cover of "Sally's Song", our two previous recordings. Granted, that was almost a year ago, but she's appearing a fair amount, I think, and most likely will do so more in the future. And I do hope not to have any more ten month hiatuses.

  • @Menz24The
    @Menz24The Před 6 lety

    how did I gte here its 2 am!!!!!

  • @Menz24The
    @Menz24The Před 6 lety

    ps 60th like

  • @marceline_achlys354
    @marceline_achlys354 Před 4 lety

    6 wonderfully spent minutes