Octavia Melody

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**Octavia Melody**, or simply **Octavia**, is a background earth pony who first appears in the season one finale episode "The Best Night Ever". She has a dark gray mane and tail, a light gray coat and light purple eyes, and she wears a pink bow-tie with a white collar. Her cutie mark is a violet treble clef.

## Development and Design

Octavia Melody shares her design and cutie mark with Fiddly Twang, her design with Spring Harvest, and her eye design with Aloe, Lotus Blossom, and Rarity, except for the iris. She is first referred to by name in the season nine episode "A Horse Shoe-In". The name "Octavia" likely refers to the musical concept of octaves.

While the show does not specifically identify Octavia Melody's instrument, cards state that it is a cello. William Anderson, the show's composer, has relayed to Equestria Daily that the music playing at the garden party in "Sweet and Elite" features a harp, two violins, and a cello, which pegs Octavia as a cellist. The show's director, Jayson Thiessen, figures the instrument is a cello as it's "more sophisticated and appropriate for the gala." Meghan McCarthy has indirectly referred to Octavia's role in "Inspiration Manifestation" as "cello playing."

## Depiction in the Series

### Season One

Octavia plays a cello as part of a four-pony musical ensemble at the Grand Galloping Gala in the episode "The Best Night Ever". She retains an apparently calm and dignified expression when in costume, except when Pinkie Pie disturbs her. At Pinkie's request, the orchestra plays the Pony Pokey. Octavia Melody eventually falls over when Pinkie tries to make her play faster.

### Season Four

Octavia appears in "Inspiration Manifestation", switched by a cursed Rarity during a filly's birthday party.

### Season Five

In "Bloom and Gloom", in Sweetie Belle's dream, Octavia, seated at a table with Vinyl Scratch and Rarity, watch Sweetie about to sing on stage, but Sweetie suddenly discovers a broom as her cutie mark, and her microphone is replaced with a broom. As a result, both Octavia and Vinyl give Sweetie a score of "0", while Rarity gives her a score of "1".

Octavia has her first in-show speaking role in "Slice of Life", in which she speaks with an upper-class British accent. In the episode, Octavia is revealed to be Vinyl Scratch's housemate, and the two compose an "electric cello dubstep" musical piece for Cranky Doodle Donkey and Matilda's wedding. The credits name Octavia Melody as in (some) previous materials. She or Fiddly Twang appears silhouetted playing the cello during "The Magic Inside" in "The Mane Attraction". She and Vinyl Scratch appear during the final group shot in "The Cutie Re-Mark".

### Season Six

In "On Your Marks", Octavia appears at the recital seated next to Lyra Heartstrings and Sweetie Drops.

In "A Hearth's Warming Tail", Octavia appears in the story within the story first as a street dweller, then as a musician at Snowdash's party playing violin instead of cello alongside gramophone spinner Vinyl Scratch. She also appears conducting a small choir during "Hearth's Warming Eve Is Here Once Again" and as a guest during the Hearth's Warming celebration at the Castle of Friendship during the reprise.

In "28 Pranks Later", Octavia takes part in a city-wide zombie-themed prank on Rainbow Dash. In "The Fault in Our Cutie Marks", Octavia appears receiving help from Gabby during "Find the Purpose in Your Life" and later at Gabby's cute-ceañera.

### Season Seven

In "A Flurry of Emotions", Octavia appears at Spearhead's art exhibit.

In "The Perfect Pear", Octavia appears in the very beginning talking to Chelsea Porcelain.

In "It Isn't the Mane Thing About You", she appears next to Vinyl Scratch at the Ponyville marketplace.

### Season Eight

Octavia appears at Maud Pie's party in "The Maud Couple".

### *Best Gift Ever*

In *Best Gift Ever*, Octavia makes a cameo appearance playing her cello beside Vinyl Scratch in Ponyville Square during "One More Day".

### Season Nine

In "The Beginning of the End", Octavia appears brainwashed by King Sombra and part of his raid of Canterlot Castle.

In "A Horse Shoe-In", Octavia applies for the position of vice headmare at the School of Friendship. She passes each stage of Starlight Glimmer's candidate-interviewing process but eventually turns the job down due to conflicts with her music schedule.

In "The Big Mac Question", Discord mentions that Octavia went out on a date with Bulk Biceps.

In "The Last Problem", Octavia briefly appears in Rainbow Dash's group shot during "The Magic of Friendship Grows".

## Other Depictions

### IDW Comics

Octavia appears in the comic book series. In *Friendship is Magic* Issue #20, Octavia and her alternate universe counterpart appear on page 11.

In *Transformers* Issue #2, Octavia appears on page 11 in the audience of Pinkie Pie's baking show.

### Chapter Books

Octavia is mentioned twice in *Pinkie Pie and the Rockin' Ponypalooza Party* In chapter 8, "Pinkie-less Party Planning," Applejack says "I heard that Octavia might know the bassist from Nine Inch Tails." In chapter 13, "Pinkie Takes Action," Pinkie Pie mentions Octavia being a musician.

In *Princess Luna and the Festival of the Winter Moon*, Apple Bloom mentions Octavia when she says that she and Vinyl Scratch loaned the Crusaders some moonglasses for the titular festival.

### Software

Octavia, wearing her collar and bow tie, is one of the available playable characters in Gameloft's mobile game, and serves as a boss battle helper during the "Rarity's Retro Revolution" event. The game's icon of her used fanart depicting her as a filly until June 13, 2013, though her in-game character model matches her usual appearance.

### *Baby Flurry Heart's Heartfelt Scrapbook*

Octavia Melody appears in "The Royal Wedding", in a photograph in "All About Alicorns", and in "Hearth's Warming Eve".

## Merchandise

A Octavia Melody miniature collectible featuring her playing her cello was displayed at the 2013 New York Toy Fair. It was later released as part of a 3-piece set alongside Lyrica Lilac and Lyra Heartstrings, called the "Groovin' Hooves Set".

Octavia, along with a host of other characters from the show, appears on the Comic Con 2011 promotional poster. She is wearing her collar and bow tie and holding her cello and its bow.

An Octavia Melody vinyl figure by Funko was released.

Base collectible trading card #27 of 84 is Vinyl Scratch and Octavia, with the description "Vinyl Scratch and Octavia may both be at the top of their musical games, but their careers are very, very different! You can find Octavia at garden parties and galas performing prim and proper classical music on her cello. On the other hoof, Vinyl Scratch feels at home behind her turntable, laying down sick beats and wearing her trademark sunglasses. Are these two bitter rivals, or are they long time friends? Will they ever perform a duet? Only time will tell!"

Octavia also appears in Enterplay's collectible card game.

Card α #103 U, A Touch of Refinement, attributes to her the quote "There are few social engagements not improved by the proper musical accompaniment."

Card α #205 UR gives her the description "Octavia has many acquaintances in the musical world, but never expected to meet one of her closest friends performing at a Canterlot night club."

Canterlot Nights expansion set card #32 C of Doc Top attributes to him and her the respective quotes "Aww, do you have a boo-boo? Who's the bwave wittle filly? Is it you?" and "...Perhaps it is time I finally found a new primary care physician."

Canterlot Nights expansion set card #74 U gives her the description "Classical may not be every pony's favorite genre, but almost anypony can appreciate the dulcet tones of Octavia at her cello."

Rock 'n' Rave set card #4 F gives her the description "Octavia Melody is, without a doubt, the finest cellist of our generation.' —excerpt from *The Canterlot Sun*, Arts page".

The Crystal Games expansion set card #Pƒ6 lists the quote "This isn't a contest, Vinyl..."

We Love Fine carries T-shirts and other merchandise of Octavia, often wearing her collar and bow tie and holding her cello and its bow. One of the T-shirt designs, released prior to the trading card, refers to her as "Octavia."

## Appearances

See also: Character appearances

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## See Also

* Ponies with a similar name: Moonlight Melody, Octavio Pie, and Sprinkle Medley.

## References

1. ↑ Ted Anderson and Agnes Garbowska, The Creative Team Behind FIENDship is Magic: SIRENS, Talk Ponies of the Deep. IDW Publishing (2015-03-24). Retrieved on April 16, 2015.
2. ↑ William Anderson about the music playing at the garden party in Sweet and Elite (2011-12-04). Retrieved on December 5, 2011.
3. ↑ Jayson Thiessen Q&A on reddit (2011-08-28). Retrieved on January 26, 2012.
4. ↑ Meghan McCarthy (2014-04-24). MMeghanMcCarthy: Creepy puppets, cello playing, .... Twitter. Retrieved on April 26, 2014.
5. ↑ Game Review - My Little Pony Friendship is Magic on iPad, iPhone & iPod touch (2012-11-07). Retrieved on November 10, 2012.
6. ↑ Octavia as a filly, MLP:FiM (2011-05-14). Retrieved on November 10, 2012.
7. ↑ My Little Pony - Friendship is Magic - Universal - HD Gameplay Trailer (2012-11-07). Retrieved on November 10, 2012.
8. ↑ Upcoming #mlpfim #tfny #tf13 mini figs. *Stitch Kingdom* (2013-02-09). Retrieved on February 9, 2013.
9. ↑ My Little Pony Octavia Vinyl Figure Pre-Order. *Hot Topic*. Retrieved on September 26, 2013.
10. ↑ My Little Pony Prerelease Part 2 and Rainbow Dash Theme Deck (2013-12-09). Retrieved on December 11, 2013.
11. ↑ MLP\_CCG: Doc's bedside manner is amazing, .... Twitter (2014-05-14). Retrieved on May 14, 2014.
12. ↑ Enterplay LLC (2015-01-22). Timeline Photos. Facebook. Retrieved on January 23, 2015.

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