Makkon - a Waltz for Trixie

[KraZkleb]

I've been trying to find a version of this where someone added drums and for some reason I can't find it anywhere, if any of you know what I'm talking about please help me out.

[makkon06]

@KraZkleb voodoopony's remix

[DownWithTeamAvo]

/story/10518/Trixie---Rising

[RKStrikerJK5]

Trixie is... complex. She has faults, but also strengths. She came in with a traveling magic show to earn bits and RD, AJ and rarity just started heckling her for... no reason. The Ursa lie, bad, as well as not dropping the showmare facade. But she DID fight the bear when those morons brought it in. She could've escaped and left them to die. And her wagon and all possessions were destroyed because of those two idiots.

[ZombieSurvivalist11]

I'm still waiting for Trixie's return in season 2 I had better see her character used again there is too much potential to waste on a character like Trixie.

Hasbro if you don't have a Trixie related episode I will be disapoint...

[TheGoddom]

It's...Sad

[tamariness]

Sweet Celestia this is just BEAUTIFUL. I never particularly liked Trixie, but I don't really /dislike/ her either. Just amazing work.

[DogPaws360]

I actually love Trixie

[bradleyakp]

@DogPaws360 me too bro. me too. :)

[lindosss]

@DogPaws360 i think the problem is that she really doesn't love itself.

as if she needed to create her show and invent all those things that did not really happen, to be able to love herself.

[DaKatphish]

Funny how everybody likes and feels pity for such a narcissistic braggart like Trixie while they are the same people calling Celestia a Troll. This fanbase never seizes to amaze me.

Good song though.

[ultimateninjaboi]

@DaKatphish its because its fun to explore the character behind the character. the character we don't see on screen. although... the Trollestia thing is just some people goofing around, honestly.

[IvanPatrikov909]

 that was story touch heart of ivan yes it didnt

[ArcherMcGoggles]

I always felt bad for Trixie. She's hurting about something. She probably came from a broken home as a filly. She just never got over all that, constantly thinking it was all her fault... nopony was ever proud of her... She just wanted some attention, some love and admiration from somepony... anypony. She went about getting it the completely wrong way, but couldn't any of them ask about this? Couldn't they have been as "loving and tolerant" to her as they are to each other?

[ArcherMcGoggles]

@ArcherMcGoggles No. They had to run her out of town. Her wagon was destroyed by the Ursa Minor, and that was her only shelter considering that she had never found any place to call "home." And none of the ponies in Ponyville ever thought of that, did they?!

They sent her out on her own, into Everfree forest with absolutely nothing! I hope she's alright... shame on all the ponies in Ponyville! Not even Fluttershy, the element of kindness, said anything... I would've stopped her.

[ArcherMcGoggles]

@ArcherMcGoggles I would've spoken up. It's not like the thing with the Ursa Minor was her fault! Snips and Snails were to blame for that! She knew she couldn't stop it, but she still tried her best anyway! This episode made me really reconsider my opinions on a lot of the ponies.

Did they forget what friendship was about?

[sixinthehood]

:*( *sniff* please bring back Trixie Hasbro, we need her

[zombiekiller938]

I can also imagine trixie being sucidal...

[zombiekiller938]

Very victorian eraish sounding but still very beautiful

[cena5lifeyeah]

@cena5lifeyeah FAiLs !

[Yoshi149Alt]

Trixie i dont care that you bragged about your abilities or that you lied about your talents. Everypony should be forgiven and i forgive you. Its like what they saw everypony no matter what should be given a second chance.

[MrLawrenceV]

Glad to see this is back.

[ultimateninjaboi]

I remember now what game it was this reminds me of. Coil. on Newgrounds. (thats a compliment)

[dragonthunda]

Wow this is beautiful... I wish my printer wasn't broken so i could practice these sheets D:

[BeatlesRoxx13579]

I think it's really sad about what happened to Trixie. They should bring her back for another episode.

[TheBossLostInLimbo]

i very much like this.

[DarqWolff]

It sounds SO COOL if you play two copies of this song at once with one started a single note after the other, so that it repeats every note.

[ClouseWalburg]

love beyond previous beliefs of limits. though it would be better without those last 2 notes

[tehrulez]

A PERFECT FANFIC FOR THIS IS CALLED "THE LIAR" ON EQUESTRIA DAILY!

[SP4LFe]

Confound these ponies they drive me to classical music

[Legit101bro]

Godly.

[guin366]

I love how you captured both the fanon's sad Trixie and the loud-mouthed showoff of canon Trixie! I especially loved the little alternate octave vibrating (or whatever it's called) at 1:41 then the use of low boisterous octaves combined with the twinkling high notes to give that showy sound. Terrific!

[Kayriel]

The Great and Powerful Ludwig Van Makkhooven.

[kamkazeepenguin]

Reminds me of 'the color of magic'.

Really nice piece; well done.

[Klicethereal]

Thank you, this is amazing ! I wish I could write you what it makes me feel, but eh, thank you :'D

[shootoss]

Amazing

[TheFreemanVids]

Reminds me of Doctor Who for some reason....

[Aff01000001]

This reminds me the great Ludwig Van SO MUCH.

[Megapaska]

Was strangely fitting when this started playing from my headphones, while I was riding on a bike through an old forest path, with only the full moon illuminating the way...

[ultimateninjaboi]

this reminds me of a game i played on newgrounds a few years back. you were like a small sea creature, and kept getting bigger each minigame, and there were mini bits of a poem between each. aw man... i cant remember the name...

[cvbghj132]

@ultimateninjaboi that didnt have to be called majesty of color, did it?

[ultimateninjaboi]

@cvbghj132 no. i know what youre talking about though. ive played that. no. it wasn't a pixelly game. and you werent really a monster. you went through the stages of physical development of a strange creature in the sea, and the game didnt give you instructions. and each level was a completely different gameplay. it was cartoonish, but rather well drawn.

[ek180]

Amazing. Could I use this in a video of mine?

[mynameis91223]

love this..love this..LOVE IT!!!!!!~

[SpidermanInfinite]

I always picture this muci of Trixie being manipulated by somepony, and eventually making a proverbial "deal with the devil"

[DaKatphish]

Eeyu---- wait, what the hell lol.

[ultimateninjaboi]

makes me wish i'd stuck with piano a little more. X3 brilliant.

[Kayriel]

o/ John Joseco!

[greseres]

I don't hate Trixie anymore. I like her now :3

[breaksystembse]

The show should hire you to do themes.

[Varinki]

Cool Song. BTW where did you get the picture from?

[makkon06]

@Varinki First pic is a screen from the show, second is an artist on devart who's name escapes me. He's a prominent artist in devart. He also has a tumblr that no one should ever have to see by accident.

Probably why I don't remember his name.

[fire179]

@makkon06 Its johnjoseco

[Varinki]

@makkon06 I found it. It's Who is Great and Powerful Now? by by johnjoseco.

[Crackerkiller5]

@makkon06 Johnjoseco is his name.

[Jeffthestrider]

@makkon06 PPS would be so disappoint :p

[Arbiter567]

@makkon06 what is so bad about his tumblr lol? just nude anime chicks. nothing we haven't seen before...

[makkon06]

@Arbiter567 irrelevant, and also not the tumblr I'm talking about.

We'll just drop it.

[Arbiter567]

@makkon06 oh ok, roflmao.

[ajtapshertoes]

I feel the same way that this song implies Trixie feeling, and this song is wonderful. You know art(of any form) is amazing when it can get real emotion from you, and this definitely did.

[UriBosco]

This song has given me the most visceral feeling of sadness that I have felt by just listening. The story combined is enough to make me love Trixie beyond anypony else. I could listen to this for hours on end, and in-fact, I think I will.

[Zerog41612]

this has to be the 100 time i play the video, and i still being impresed, your amazing

[TheGoggleguy]

Oh no! There is a new makkon song in my linked video list! B-but this one is too good! I can't click it and end it! But if I don't click it now, then my entire playlist of makkons will play over again and I'll have to wait for it to come back around!...wait...what am I thinkng? duh, the answer is so simple, its a makkon son! So it has to be good! *adds to playlist*

[Kaggypants]

It's very well done for not having written a waltz before. I was kind of shocked to see that it was related to ponies. :) Guess that shows me that beautiful things can come from all sorts of places...

[kyoysloane]

beautiful!!!



[RelativelyBest]

Trixy was a pony with decent magic talent but very low self-esteem. I found her to be mostly a tragic character.

[Merc261]

Yes! Sheet music!

[Joshimafia]

The phaaaaaantom of the operaaaaaaaa!

[bigOryx]

i didn't really liked trixi until i heard that song, now she's one of my favourite ponies.

thx for composing such a lovely song, I try to learn it on my piano

[sociomaladaptivist]

This will be my next sheet music editing project after Art of the Dress! The auto-gen isn't that bad but there are some counter-intuitive transcriptions in there.

[makkon06]

@sociomaladaptivist That would be most appreciated! If you need to midi or anything, let me know.

[sociomaladaptivist]

@makkon06 Yes please! The MIDI isn't critical to the transcription, but it would greatly speed up the transcription process. PM me a download link?

[Zerog41612]

i just dont like this, i looove it to pieces *faint*

[Denzanmaru1]

I found myself swaying slowly with this.

Such amazing artistic skill.

Makkon. You sir, are a well. A well that overflows with a substance that can move mountains and shake the heavens. It's called talent.

I thank you again for sharing it with us. I hope you never lose the love for what you do.

[MidBoss666]

Awwwww, she really needs a Great and Powerful hug right now... c'mon everybody, let's group hug Trixie!

[triardthefox]

I hope this won the Remix war. This is fantastic.

[Shonbi]

And so, she waltzed endlessly to the rhythm of life,

until the music box no longer played,

and she, the ballerina, could no longer dance~

[yoshikartegg]

she just wanted to be the best, the best there ever was...

[numb3rc]

Listening to this while reading the fic based on it is an experience that you shouldn't miss, even though it hurts.

[HeartmendSoar]

Behind every puff of smoke,

behind every burst of sparks,

behind every show of hand,

lays a person, an artist, just wanting people's approval, people's affection, people's attention.

Someone who just wants people to know who they are, to be loved, so they leave behind a part of themselves with this world...

Someone who just wants someone to remember they exist...

Trixie, may your soul find love as you dance to the music of your lonely desires...

~original comment by FasterThanRainbows

[FasterThanRainbows]

@HeartmendSoar Thank you my good man for reposting for me :P

[HeartmendSoar]

@FasterThanRainbows Thank you for making such an awesome comment in the first place! When I held a brony meetup recently, I read your quote out loud to those gathered while the song played. Everyone loved it!

[GutWrench95]

@HeartmendSoar EVERYBODY THUMBS UP THIS (not mine, the one I'm replying to) COMMENT. It's the best one I've ever read on YouTube. haha

[Naeneko77Inikina]

.....dang. This really makes me wish there were a MIDI version,but alas. This is excellent, going to check you out some more! :D

[klaykid117]

Trixie is best pony

[tehrulez]

Listen to this while reading this tragic fanfic about trixie:

://docs.google.com/document/d/­1NzHgSUpMl2X7jICAuMOiM_ZcQesbX­dnBoafDmlLTG6o/edit?hl=en&auth­key=CKyjrPAC#

[Frozenflutter]

This is beautiful! Made me d'aawww with the pics :')

[SuckMyWashedHands]

i always think of harry potter when i see her x.x

[SilverEzhik]

Almost makes me want to not hate Trixie.

[Imawiseguy2]

Opening reminds me of Moonlight Sonata. 

[Killingpeet]

So good, it made my cry.

[JulienBrightside]

Whoa, that song was pretty touching.

[TheCrooper]

Thanks very much for the sheetmusic, when I heard the beginning I already thought: "Ow sad there won't be sheet music."

But then I looked in the description.

Thanks

[roflmao88]

Sounds a -little- like Moonlight Sonata by Beethoven. VERY fitting for Trixie though... Makkon, you are my favourite for pony fan music.

[FuttFel]

Wow, this is beautiful. You wouldn't happen to have a midi version of this so I can teach myself this one using gutiar pro etc?

[makkon06]

@FuttFel I do, but I'm a little weary about giving it out for the time being. I linked to some sheet music in the description, though!

[FuttFel]

@makkon06 I only want the notes found in the sheet music, thats all. Whats the difference? Problem I have with sheet music is that Im awful at reading it so I usually dont bother. But anyhow, if you say so!

[MewEcks]

@makkon06 What about a midi only containing the piano that is also present on the sheets? I'd love to load it into Synthesia (the piano guitar hero) and give in to the illusion of being able to play the piano, but manually turning the sheet music into a midi again seems like too much of a hassle.

[bewarethepatientman]

thank you! from the first time i saw trixie i knew she was the kind to be sad on the inside, and your slideshow was fantastic, to say nothing of your song...

[MrJackolicious]

i don't really connect characters to songs written for them and inspired by them, but disregarding that, this song was pure excellency. i don't really think of the show or the character when i hear this, but i do enjoy listening to it. its magical, is what it is. ^^

*brohoof*

[NeepohnToonyDStudios]

Fuckyeah, I can play this on the piano.

[slavingerenGerman]

So awesomely done!

[Koopastomper]

And this is one of the reasons that Trixie is my favorite side character... she only wanted attention. Maybe she went the wrong way about it, but when you are desperate, you go to drastic measures.

[mooninite99]

I was linked to this song by a poem on Deviantart. It was pretty good, and it went well with the song, too!

[alonzy989]

Trixie is my best pony.

[MrBastoff]

I read the fanfic based upon this song and timed it with the music perfectly, it was AWESOME! Highly recommended to every brony.

[Njalvis]

@makkon06 Not as glad as I am! You've got me hooked on your music now, it's all so amazing.

[Njalvis]

About an hour ago, I was saying how I don't care much for music that is 'based' on pony characters. Unless it's a remix of a song from the show, or featured samples of pony voices, I didn't really want to know.

This song just changed all of that.

[makkon06]

@Njalvis I'm glad you gave it a try!

[jonnyx0308]

I don't know if anyone's told you this, but you're awesome. Listening to this song is one of the few times when I can empathize with Trixie, it's just so beautiful. I was reading the fic you linked, and this just happened to come on via shuffle right towards the end. Needless to say, I almost lost it.

Please, keep being a musical badass.

[Loralei105]

This music makes me feel like im on a country road at night gazing up at the stars and trying to understand the universe. I guess its not surprising that it reminds me of that, because I always loved doing that when I was little

[TenthSpeedWriter]

It impresses me how easily these things happen, especially for this series: a minor character lights an artistic spark in the minds and hearts of the fans, and suddenly the character herself is given life.

[lukaskarp]

hey there have you piano sheets for this? When my mum heard it, she walked into my room and was like "oh my gosh this is beautiful *_*" and now she wants to play it on the piano ^^

[makkon06]

@lukaskarp I sure do! It's in the description. Though you should tell her that I'm musically illiterate, so it's not a good transcription. Not everything translated well from the midi file.

[lukaskarp]

@makkon06 Oh thank you very much, you have a midi file from this? Can you upload the File for me? Want to play it in LotR Online but my MP3 -> Midi converter only create crap :/

[HaloMythbuster]

It reminds me of some of the songs in Donkey Kong 64

[TF2MLP]

Trixie knows what she has to do she just doesn't know how to go about it without feeling regret and sorrow 

[lilchucknorris]

Trixie, your mind is full of cunning plots and plans,

but you should take a different turn and learn how to dance.

because if you can't dance to this, you suck at the waltz,

which would be rather entertaining, since your magic's false.

[QueenCynder]

This is beautiful. It makes me feel so sad! :( Poor Trxie.

[Legionfan454]

Man great song....mind if I use it in a PMV?

[makkon06]

@Legionfan454 Sure thing, bro! Thanks for asking. :)

Just link me to it when you're finished, I'd like to see it.

[PBRMasterKai]

@makkon06 My. Good. Sir. This has inspired me to write a romance fic. I am not even joking. I'm sitting here posting this comment at about 20 past 1 in the morning after having JUST finished a major section in said fic. My hat is off to you, good sir.

[NLRPony]

Brovo, I dont know why I cant stop listing, but I love it, wish there were more like this.

[VladislavBrony]

Perfect!

[lordmalachi6]

Rawr, ran outta room.

This song is beatiful and touching beyond reason. I want to say more in praise for it but I can't find the words.

Thank you for creating this amazing work of art.

*brohoof*

[lordmalachi6]

Dang, can't quote from the phone.

@Fasterthanrainbows, that was amazing, reading that broke the dam that this song already cracked around my eyes.

I've realized recently I have a lot in common with trixie, the only differences are I don't make up stories about what I've done, and I don't treat ppl poorly. But my ego is just as big, thankfully due to others inflating it instead of myself. But I also know all too well how it feels to have that ego popped by someone better.

[exranio]

This reminds me of Final Fantasy IX which had a lot of references to theater.

[TheHalcyonTwilight]

Wow, I wrote a sadfic about Trixie, and even then this surpasses it. I almost wish it were possible to combine music and writing. :(

[ComputerSherpa]

@TheHalcyonTwilight Write a ballad! Sing it and post it on YouTube! We have loads of fics, but no ballads yet!

[TheHalcyonTwilight]

@ComputerSherpa

I can't sing...at all, not even for my life.

[ComputerSherpa]

@TheHalcyonTwilight Partner up with a brony who can, then!

[TheHalcyonTwilight]

@ComputerSherpa

I wish I knew any bronies irl. Ah well, I'll just stick to writing my mediocre fanfics. Playing around with video editing, wish I could afford Flash.

[ComputerSherpa]

@TheHalcyonTwilight You don't need to know bronies IRL! Write the lyrics first, then go looking for someone who can sing in your brony community of choice. Mylittlepony.reddit.com is a great community if you don't have one yet. Creativity is a big part of what makes bronies so special--go forth and create!

[TheHalcyonTwilight]

@ComputerSherpa

Mmmm, one thing I really wanna do first is ponify the Halo trailers, especially the Halo 3 announce trailer. I'm looking up Flash to see if I can get an outdated version fairly cheap.

[thatweirdgamerguy]

(at the ends) stands up in claps

[ComputerSherpa]

Finals week here. This song grants me calm. Thanks for writing it. :)

[Rotosequence]

The sad waltz of an upstaged showman. This is fantastic stuff, Makkon :D

[TheCanibalBunny]

I cried. Don't be afraid fellow ponies, let out your true feelings so you to can share the sadness and love that everypony feels and in return you shall never be alone again.

[PokeDanny10]

I swear, if I ever see Trixie, I will hug her.

Every opportunity I get.

[johnnindex]

I feel sad all of the sudden.

[Lotusflowerful]

Open a new tab to rainymood (dot) com. Play video from beginning. Classy as fuck.

[HeartmendSoar]

This is wonderful, Makkon. I'm posting under a new account (used to be "dahedgefox"). I just fave and like your stuff automatically. I've absolutely loved everything you've done so far. Please keep up the great work, and never stop making such beautiful, beautiful music.

[makkon06]

@HeartmendSoar Thank you so much! And I plan to stick to music for a while, so no worries :)

[HomelessGanster]

*does a waltz in his room*

[LoopuleasaIonut]

reminds me of Runescape, damn

[Griallia]

What does Makkon do on his spare time...

[makkon06]

@Griallia I make music in my spare time. I have a lot of it. :)

[BusinessofATFE]

@Griallia

What does Makkon do in his spare time?

An easy question to answer: Be awesome.

[isrozzis12]

you definitly captured the essence of a waltz. You had a consistent 3/4 time with the down up up motion going on.

The transition to a ragtime effect was just icing on the cake. I could have listened to a waltz for 3 minutes too.

Very well done

[Jeffthestrider]

I don't know how you do it Makkon... This really captures Trixie, in a very sad sort of way. 

[MrTygershark]

This song.

I never thought a pony song could make me feel this sad.

And then I read the FasterThanRainbows' comment.

Just emotion all around...

[Lifeinerinn]

@MrTygershark Read Out Of The Cold fanfic. You will cry. A lot. But most will be happy tears.

[aap998]

Please never stop making music!!! I listen to your music everyday, I would sure buy it if i could!

[tehstefan1]

Well, it seems time that I get to work playing this on piano. It will happen!

[tweedlebeetles]

I don't get a Trixie vibe from this, but it's still really wonderful. :3

[VascusGaming]

@tweedlebeetles It took me awhile to see Trixie in this, then i realized that this waltz is like what you hear in the old fashion circus. Then it hit me, this waltz compares Trixie's magic act to the old Cirque.

[majolo57]

Wow.  your stuff is amazing.

[iamnotacleverpony]

Ben, I think this is my favorite song by you. The waltz-to-ragtime transition works out beautifully for Trixie. The composition is really polished and well thought-out. Thank you so much for helping me out with the Remix Wars I and II - It couldn't have happened without you.

[makkon06]

@iamnotacleverpony I'm flattered, Dan! Thank you! And you're welcome, it was a real pleasure! I'd do it again every time for the next 30 years if it was plausible :)

[MojoWesker]

Can I give Trixie a hug? She looks like she needs one. :(

[HardbeatAcolyte]

I love this! Great work :)

[ISMBOFepicly]

This is so totally different compared to my take at a Trixie themed song. Still completely amazing, brah! Keep'em comin'

[barbra0bush]

wonderful as always!