There is something mesmerizing about the way this song is done. It starts with Astelle, where in the original song this would be the place of Dr Jekyll. When Luna takes her turn it's in the place of Mr Hyde's opening lines. As the song progresses the places for the singers switch over. I think I've found the slot where they did the transition and it amazes me how seamlessly it was pulled off.
for those curious the swap happens at 2:31 when Luna steps on Nightmare Moon's helm and it switches to Astelle, this is still during Mr. Hyde's portion of the song.
Magpiepony It was wonderfully done. You are a very Talented Lyric-smith. I only caught on as Confrontation has been my current song of fascination, since it felt so natural.
+Magpiepony I have to ask, as I am recently on a Big Musical Soundtrack kick. Considering how Astelle internalizes her actions. Would there be a Possibility of Astelle having a solo rendition of something akin to: Hell to Your Doorstep?
A few years ago when I was a big fan of MLP, I loved this story. This parody type song(and sorrowful regretful) where two of my favorite songs. While I’m not really that into MLP anymore, I still love those two songs and I fell in love with the original songs because of the familiar tune. This did a lot for me, and looking back at it after all these years feels really great. Thank you for this awesome story and it’s amazing songs.
THEORY: What If.... Astelle..... Was Created For Love But Power And Weakness Corrupted Her So It Went Wrong? Because Think About It, Luna Could Of Been For Evil And Hates Others And Won't Show It? Because She Went AGAINST BOTH Her Sisters! Heh Heh HEH? Astelle Is Creepy Though O.O Edit: *Oh wow, this is old and completely wrong. This is my oldest comment I’ve found-*
Tanya youkhana Well, judging that it's a red star, it could be a take on a pentagram, which... Basically... CouldbeusedtosummonSatanintotherealworld There, I said it... So, yeah, Astelle, evil alicorn, I don't doubt it
Celestia: Thor Luna: Loki Astelle: Hela I love Marvel and MLP, and I love this series, and when I saw Thor: Ragnarok, I immediately thought of these three. In fact, I can't see Celestia and Luna without thinking of Thor and Loki, and vice-versa. Their sibling relationships are SUPER similar. And then if you add Astelle from this series and Hela from Ragnarok, it fits so well!
I heard the original song and was hit with a wave of nostalgia, knowing I heard it somewhere but not remembering, after some checking I stopped I remembered this video, then I muttered to myself "You f***ing brony"
Celestia: Princess Of The Sun Astelle: Princess Of Hatred Cadance: Princess Of The Moon Twilight: Princess Of Friendship Astelles Old Version: Princess Of The Glowing Stars Flurryheart: Princess Of Kindhearted
I love how Luna is much younger than Astelle and has this wisdom to say "forgive". It shows that being older not always mean being wiser in some aspects.
“Don’t you believe she should pay for all your tears..?” That is one of the most heart breaking and conflicting lines in Luna’s heart, you can tell how powerful and meaningful it is as she holds back tears from memories. Yet she still stood up for her sister and protected her. It’s personally one of my favorite lines which best relates to me in a deeper way.
I especially like her response “This is not a game, Astelle, I know how this will end. Vengeance cannot bring your heart to peace.” She doesn’t deny what Astelle said, just that revenge isn’t going to help. She’s clearly still hurt over the whole ordeal. Even though she admits later in the song that it was her own fault that she got banished to the moon, it would be hard to let a thousand years of isolation and torment go, even if it was the “right option. It adds emotional complexity to Luna and I’m here for it.
I like the role reversal here. Astelle is singing Jekyll’s parts, a villain singing the good half, and Luna is singing Hyde’s parts, a protagonist singing the bad half.
Celestia: Princess of sun / raises sun Luna : Princess of night/moon/ raises moon and goes into dreams Cadance: Princess Of Heart/ Heart of Crystal Empire Twilight: Princess of Friendship Astelle: Princess of hate Big Mac: Princess of Apples
You know what I love? I love how Astell is singing Jekyll’s part or the good part and Luna is singing Hyde’s part or the bad part until Astell gets super mad at Luna in the “I decide what vengeance brings” and then it switches!
Who is watching this in 2020. Its still popular Edit: I’m editing this in December. Because I’m watching this again. And how has everyone’s 2020 been? It’s almost 2021! Edit (New Years Eve): It’s New Years Eve! Excited for the new year? Yay! Edit (January 3): ITS OFFICIALY 2021 Yay we made it through 2020! So who’s watching this in 2021 now?
Lyrics: Astelle: The time has come to take your side The choice is yours alone In Tia’s shadow you can hide With all her lies The truth you’ve never known Or come with me, embrace the dark Unleash your nightmare half Then by dawn’s light We’ll set it right We’ll make it so And let our sorrows go Come with me sister I need you sister It’s been such a long time since I have felt this close to… Princess Luna: Do you really think that I could ever join your side? Do you really take me for a fool? All that your plan offers me is fear inside their eyes That is not the way I wish to rule Astelle: Why can’t you see all the pain that she’s brought us? This is a way we can finally be free Princess Luna: All I can see is the fury that blinds you Keep your revenge plans away from me Astelle: It’s not about me this too involves you She let you rot for 1000 years Don’t you believe she should pay for all your tears? Princess Luna: This is not a game Astelle, I know how this will end Vengeance cannot bring your heart to peace Astelle: I decide what vengeance brings; it’s my means to an end With or without you I shall not cease Princess Luna: No pony’s perfect Tia’s no different You must let go of things long past Astelle: It’s too late for sorries and Tia must suffer I’ll be set free when revenge is cast Princess Luna: I fell to ruin; let darkness inside me I paid the price trapped inside the moon Forsaken my ways I’ve redeemed myself at last Astelle: You cannot hide from the truth now Princess Luna: No! Astelle: You will give in to your dark side! Princess Luna: NO! Astelle: And I’ll give you all you desire if you can reject her no longer will we have to hide! Princess Luna: Can’t you see it’s over now, time to forgive Astelle: Not for me, It's too late! Princess Luna: Don't let hate take you over Astelle: Hate’s what fuels me it feels great! Princess Luna: Please Astelle, leave me be! Astelle: Dearest Luna you're like me! Princess Luna: NO! I refuse Astelle: It’s your fate, come join me Princess Luna: NO NEVER Astelle: YES FOREVER Princess Luna: I won't Astelle! Take all your evil deeds and ROT IN TARTARUS! Astelle: So be it then, Luna! "Confrontation" Animatic (Princess Trixie Sparkle Version) by Magpiepony
The artwork made this song even more powerful. In the images of astel they managed to capture pure madness in a drawing, you can see the insanity in her eyes, so well done
Okay, I just HAVE to say a few lines about this. I remember being blown away by the original PMV, and impressed by the SMV version that came out later. But this... This is a whole new take on the same melody, and the story. Color me impressed. I love it!
I’m like a year or so late... but couldn’t luna have like stabbed her with her horn? XD I’m sorry the art is amazing but the horns are really sharp and pointy and really really long.
Y B lol Astelle: hehe i tricked her Luna: Nope i will defeat u with the power of THE NINTENDO SWITCHES!! >:3 Astelle: NOOOOO *basished in to splashtoon* Luna:yay :3
Me in 2016: This is a work of art Me in 2022: This is still a work of art Edit 2024: I just realized this is based off the jekyll and hyde musical that makes it even better
I'd be interested to see someone's take at like, reenacting this, like, get three people, design and create the respective costumes/Cosplays, and see where it goes... On another note, for some reason, if I were involved, I'd like to play a R63'd Astelle, I know she's the classic black and red, evil character that has anger issues and is a god, but I'm tired of being the "good guy" I wanna be evil for once >:3
+Pyre Flare Oh, no, not really, I just don't like black and red OCs/characters that are like, evil, demons, are practically God-level in magic, have anger issues, are dark and depressed, etc
Poor Astelle, the one sister she feels would sympathize does not. Her heart is full of hate but it must yearn for some connection long denied. Honest though, what does Estelle rule over? What she do to get banished? How long has she been banished? I'm dying for information. What's that thing on her horn? What's her cutiemark?
+Jacquelinne Hernandeez give her a chance... Given how long pinkie tales took to be written and adding voice over, art, editing and uploading time I would say July 2016, it's only a guess, it might come out sooner or later, but I'm pretty sure that Magpie herself doesn't know yet
who makes Astelle's voice? because I LOVE THE WAY SHE SING seriously I love her voice,match...really perfectly with the character and her personality.Someone tell me who is she ;w;
+Natsuki Hamato agreed, she have developped her voice through the episodes and the adaptation of De Jeckil and mister Hyde comedy is cery well paced as the animation. Who did it BTW?
I remember being obsessed but at the same time being traumatized by these series in 5th grade. I would literally check this channel EVERY day to see if they uploaded an episode. As a 10th grader I can confirm this is how I lost my innocent mind in 5th grade :,)
+Elizabeth Walker The original song was called Confrontation (which you can see in the description btw). Magpie used an instrumental version of it to create the new song. Nicely done, though in some parts it feels like the voices were straining at the higher notes.
I remember that I watched this whole series and I loved it. It made me love Luna even more. Luna is my favourite princess because she does her best and succeeds to ignore the darkness. This is why I think this fanmade series is just amazing and more.
damm~ celestial had to banish her big AND little sister wow that's some childhood ( but I was kinda hoping it would have been a big brother instead of a sister)
AltoRythmStreak72 well it's kinda too late for the dumb and pathetic part, had you seen MLP, i just want some male pony's to have some power and be redeemed without the mane 6 killing or banishing them (sombra for example got his ass swipe without an single glance in that one and maybe final episode)
I can't believe it's been so long since this first came out; I was in middle-school. I've graduated since then, and I am so happy that masterpieces like this continue to exist. It always will have a special place within my heart. I hope we get to see more of your creations in the future.
