I just realized, he's consistently attacking their emotional weaknesses throughout the fight. He's showing them exactly how to pass his test and scanlan is the only one who picked up on it.
Holy shit. You're absolutely right! That adds so much depth. It's not just a test of creativity, then - it's a test of wisdom. Scanlan was the only one to use the information he was given.
@@otavioplaysz Remember what Orseya said to him? Hits a little different considering how things turned out here huh? Also, boy are they ever playing up into bard's lament. I'm betting next season will end with it.
not true. They've been apart for thousands of years, Scanlan gave him the greatest gift he could ever ask for before dying. He saw a projection of her, which is no different than seeing a photo. Something that doesn't really exist in their world. So yes, he got to see her before he died. The real hurt comes from the fact that Osysa doesn't know he's gone, and that telling Vox Machina where the first vestige was which would tell them where Mythcarver was in turn would mean that she's indirectly the reason he died.
@@ATMOSK1234 yeah, but with the exception of Percy's Pepperbox and rifle, how many times can you count that you saw the slightest bit of any sort of technology in Vox Machina that wasn't simply a magical device? So even if they had survived, they're exceptionally rare to the point they might as well be nonexistent. And he's a Sphynx.
@necrochemical5572 C3 has robots and cars, which even if they have magical elements are clearly mostly mechanical. From EXU calamity we know they had television and TV cameras. It would be very strange if they didn't have a much simpler device like a photography camera.
I love that Sam used to come up with songs on the fly in the game and Scanlan seemingly does the same thing, but he has the power to play all the intruments at once.
@@ffreed Thank you, I'm so glad someone said this. In my mind, I completely see casting Major Image combined with a beautiful Natural 20 and even Matt would cry! 🥹 I am ever so thankful that Sam was my first example of a Bard. Because I now bring my whole artistic self to my D&D sessions: songs, rhymes, rapping, oratory, descriptions of dances... It's awesome to be a Bard! #ThanksSamReigel #SenseiScanlan
@@ffreed I needed someone to explain to me what this would be in a game setting; I absolutely base my Bards on Scanlan, because why wouldn't you? He plays the trope beautifully and still shows how a Bard can be a powerhouse character.
I like that once Osysa’s form appeared, scanlan never opens his eyes until she disappears. A good touch, showing that he’s the one controlling the projection
can we talk about the powerhouse Scanlan Shorthalt truely is. 1. Controls multiple large and very detailed Illusions to move fluidly. 2. Conjures up multiple instrumental sounds 3. Sings and plays these instruments 4. adds an additional layer of complexity to the Illusion by making that Osysa sing in her own voice. 5. Adds mood lighting 6. all of it improvised while panicing. Very few people can think up a plan in a situation like this but scanlan did that and all of the above, his mental fortitude must exceed most if not all arcmages inorder to do this.
This is what happens when an actual musician plays a Bard in D&D brings his instruments and sings/plays on the fly. The DM gives bonus dice or pluses to the roll
There's a reason Scanlan became the wielder of Mythcarver and the Chosen of Ioun, the Knowing Mistress. (Pity they had to cut Sprigg and that whole angle out for the series, but oh well...)
Our gnome ALWAYS disapponts us! Dude shits in beds to save the material plane. He is the most disapointing hero ever. Want more proof? This song is shorter than 1.5 min long. Where is the 5 min version?! DISAPOINTED! This scene was fecking beautifull!
Instantly I knew it was gonna be emotional damage (not physical) to solve this 'riddle'. But I had vicious mockery or something alike in mind. This ballad hit so much harder than any insult. I adore the sphinx pair.
Scanlan's arc is the story of a man who goes from being represented by "Beads of Love" to being represented by this song. He's not ready to let down his mask around others just yet, but mark my words: this is our first glimpse of the true Scanlan Shorthalt.
I love that he gets called out for never being sincere, but as soon as his friends are gone he lets his vulnerable side show. It's something a lot of people can relate to, and instantly gives Scanlan far more depth that had only been implied up to this point. Looking forward to seeing how Scanlan grows in the future, there's a lot to work with from the streams.
This song showed that Scanlan is one of the most relatable characters on Vox Machina. He hides his true feelings behind this mask and barely lets his guard down.
I Dont think it is cliches cause if You cant hurt him from outside Its better to try from inside+ i Was thinking that song will work on him cause he must have a loved one and better yet it just felt right for him
I was expecting that it would be an emotional wound that was inflicted upon the Sphinx, but I certainly didn’t expect it to be caused by a beautiful love ballad from Scanlan. That’s the kind of stuff that makes this show so great. They take the tropes and the cliches and use them in interesting and surprising ways.
You can still use clichés and tropes but you need to make it your own. Although this is kinda expected because well of course it is, it fits in very well with Scanlan's character
What I love about this scene is that it was never made as a joke, it was truly a moment of utter sincerity, and with a bit of understanding it turned into a beautiful bond of friendship between two souls that are yearning for love.......of course until they decided to break it and leave us in frustration
@@KoffingOnion Because its on point for Scanlan but its still very touching We all have come across a Scanlan im our lives enables us to see through the brovado
The humor is definitely secondary in this scene but it's an inherently funny scene because of how ridiculous it is. Also the fact that the scene is literally just an early 2000s music video.
This is why Scanlan Shorthalt is one of the best characters of the show. He not only finally reveals his deepest feelings to another person, but he thinks outside of the box to defeat Kamalijori with the thing he knows best: music. Everyone else does a frontal attack against the sphinx, but Scanlan is the one who pulls off the unexpected when the others only saw the physical pain as the solution. Scanlan's choice to reach out to Kamalijori's emotional pain proved how he was truly as wise as Kamalijori said he was.
Scanlan has a sort of wisdom that stat blocks don't measure. Emotional wisdom comes from knowing people - a different application of his high charisma.
The best part, as I saw someone else point out - Kamal was attacking everyone else's emotional vulnerabilities the whole time. He was secretly showing them how to pass his challenge. I don't quite know if Scanlan picked up on that... but he figured out the answer nonetheless.
I was like "here it goes another silly song from Scanlan" and by the end of it, I was emotional and tearing up. Man, they really did it, such good series. Just amazing what Critical Role been doing.
When you expect Scanlan to sing a tasteful piece about having a freaky celestial threesome with two sphinx's but instead we get a ballad about two star crossed lovers yearning to see one another. This went well beyond my expectations
I can’t believe this show made me cry over a freaking sphinx due to this song and the events later on in the episode. Just have to wait another week now
I remember when it was first said “make me feel pain” my immediate thought was emotional pain. Needless to say that regardless of what I thought, nothing could’ve prepared me for how absolutely stunning this scene is. 10/10
the fact that Osysa's VA is the one actually singing for her part so Kamalijori not only sees her but hears her gorgeous voice makes it even more impactful, especially considering what happens...
The more I hear this the sadder it gets. Those haunting notes at the end as it goes from joy and love with an air of hope to a sorrowful touch of longing as it fades... It hurts
The kicker is that while this song was preplanned and has all the bells and whistles, Sam would come up with stuff like this all the time at the table. It's not a stretch to say his bardic inspiration songs were a big reason for me to watch all 100+ episodes of the OG campaign. :)
@@loka7783 Sam didn't imagine his songs on the fly though. He had some verses prepared to fit certain situations. Not that it takes any merit from him whatsoever of course.
From an old guy who was around when power ballads became a thing, this was perfectly executed!! From the gentle piano at the opening to the build up of the beat drop /cymbal crash that brings in the “band” and the female harmony part…. That is “hair” metal 101.
What's incredible about this moment is Scanlan not only being sincere, but vulnerable. He realizes his flaws and mistakes keep him from finding love and happiness. And even though he was able to give an incredible performance about love, he understands that it is something that still eludes him and genuinely wants to have. It's heartwarming to see an entity like Kami recognize the potential that lies within the gnome bard.
Just a reminder, Sam Reigal has TWO Emmy awards. Dude has done Broadway. He's not just a prankster, the man has serious skills with music. This scene was a reminder of just how damned good he really is.
As someone who has never watched the campaign I love the symbology here. This scene perfectly represents what Scanlan is and how he’s seen: he has amazing potential and within him there is a great deal of wisdom and power but every time he demonstrates it the party is not present (both in his duel with the Duke and here) so they never acknowledge his sincerity and he simply conforms into the idea they’ve made of him
Scanlan/Sam were the most clutch, intelligent and tactical in the campaign, the only reason Grog/Travis weren't is because grog had an intelligence of 3 and Travis roleplayed that to perfection. Scanlan's duke fight portrayal in the show doesn't do it justice at all, I'm fairly sure u can find a video of how it went on the table. They had to tone it down because of how unbelievable it was.
@@cromperer Scanlan/Sam is most certainly the character with the most clutch moves in C1. one of my personal favorites being 'I'm sorry, Liam. 9th lvl counterspell.'
Although Scanlan longs for true love and friendship, he hides himself from it. The infamous campaign scene known as "A bard's lament" highlights this. I won't spoil it, but It's the culminating result of this exact trait.
Sam played into the "bards are useless" trope. Bards are badass and masters of control, but don't look it My current campaign is a great example. I'm playing an orc barbarian. He respects power and can't understand why we keep the guy with a lute around. The barb takes damage, the rogue kills fast, the cleric keep us alive and the paladin leads the fights. We also got some guy playing music 30 feet away from the actual fight...
Scanlan pulling his team out and doing the awesome, was really well done. The song was great. Considering the end of the episode, it makes it even better actually.
I lost my wife, my valkyrie, my better half 1.5 years ago. This song hit so hard, the tears started rolling. I miss her so goddamn much... Well done guys, you absolutely nailed this one.
Hey she'll be watching you dude, and when your time comes she'll be there if she's your Valkyrie she will be there to take you to Valhalla, to take you home with her
...okay, I never saw the actual campaign. My knowledge of the voice actors comes from fans of the original dropping random bizarre tidbits about them like they don't raise WAY more questions than they answer, and between this guy being a Broadway actor and Percy's VA apparently being the grandson of _George fucking Axelrod_ and having a past as... a high society Sword Goth?... I've gotta ask- _who are these people??_
@@jasongambill4983 I started watching in Campaign 3 and I really wish I was around when Campaign 1 or 2 were being released, it would take so impossibly long to catch up to but it would have been worth it to watch the livestreams over the years. I love this show because it condenses the first few arcs for us plebs who aren't going to watch the original campaign
It's beautiful but I still have to find something that, personally, can beat arcane (I think that show as reach perfection in terms of production valu)
One of the best things about this song is that it hits so hard and is so short, leaving the listener with a sense of loss bc it ends too quick. A reflection of the sphinx's life w his mate he lost her too soon
I *really* wish that Sam would sing more ballad-like songs such as this. He has SUCH a beautiful voice, and I would absolutely die to hear more in this sort of style.
Honestly, one of the best things about this is how it hints at things to come. Mythcarver is Scanlan's vestige, and the new abilities they gave it, along with the rather subtle hints in the previous season, makes for some decidedly excellent foreshadowing.
Scanlan is a very tragic character. He has has all the bodily love and affection he can get, he loves himself and he understands what love is probably the best of the group, yet noone loves him.
Tears Upon Tears.... My lovely bride is battling stage 4 cervical cancer and we cherish every moment we can together. This song perfectly described how I am going to feel when she is gone..... This was a beautiful song.
_It's cold outside and you're not alright_ _Wish you could see her, wish you could hear her_ _As the days go by without you by my side_ _Just wanna be near you, all these tears I cry for you_ _YOU’RE IN MY COLD AND HOPELESS HEART TONIGHT…!_ _Will we ever get to fly away?_ _I've never felt so lonely_ _WHEN WE’RE WORLDS APART, WITH NO END IN SIGHT…!_ _Will we always have to live in the past?_ _Staring at the hourglass_ _And longing for a life... with you_ _With you_ _With you..._
“Perhaps you need to stop looking for love, and let love find you”. No I won’t do it. I won’t let a cartoon winged, human faced, lion be my fatherly wisdom figure, I won’t let it happen….. -- - -oh goddamn it.
There better be a bigger full version of this song in the soundtrack later or WE RIOT! Also to add, I like how the show is setting up Scanlan to do what most of us expect him to do after the threat of the Chroma Conclave. So far, his biggest acheivements have happened when the other members of VM aren't around to witness it. This will help is having the others start to take him for granted more and keep making Scanlan feel less and less appreciated.
Plus his central conflict of searching for someone to share his life with, and his fear of losing the one person he believed could be that person. I am _really_ looking forward to Kaylee.
Somehow, I never expected an earnest space rock ballad from Scanlan - but in retrospect, it seems like the perfect fit for him. It's a bit cheesy, but surprisingly vulnerable and shockingly beautiful. And if that's not a summary of Scanlan's whole arc, I don't know what is.
Well let’s see, He’s already rapped, jammed out a heavy metal riff, did a sultry funk-style song and later in this season he sings a classic tavern ditty. At this point he just needs to sing opera and spin an EDM song and i’m convinced he’s just the true master of music.
I love the ending of the song where Osysa and Kamalijiori touch foreheads together briefly before she fades away....I couldn't help but just watch it over and over again. That look on his face just says that he genuinely missed and loved her. It hits you right in the feels!! Best song in the whole damned series.
I have this strange and very specific desire for this to get a full version and for someone to perform it on one of those singing competities where the judges then are completely confused where this banger of a song came from.
I thought it was going to be dirty but I was surprised that it was beautiful to listen. I wouldn't mind listening it over again if they decided to do a full song.
Season 1's OST came out right when the show premiered last year. It has all the Scanlan songs from that season. This one's probably going to come out, once all of the episodes are all premired.
For those of us who have experienced extreme emotional pain, suffering and loss... this hits hard. Impossible to hold back emotion and tears. Well done... to whomever created this.
its also worth considering that just prior to this interaction pike after scanlons jovial responce said "cant you be more sincere" and this song comes out after scanlon thinks he has lost her, putting him in the position of the sphinx so you could say he is actually singing about pike but the sphinx makes it about himself
this wasn't about Pike, this was Scanlan delivering a love letter from Osysa to Kamaljiori; that was the whole point, when he realized his only chance was to serenade a sphinx and remind him of his loneliness and longing. This is debatable (for me, being inexperienced) if there is an actual spell that could have summoned Osysa's image or illusion, or if Scanlan's voice and sincere emotional channeling allowed Kamaljiori to "see" her once more exactly as he remembered her. That was what ultimately impressed Kamaljiori, and why he commented that Scanlan must have actual experience with true love to be able to do so. And Scanlan's confession that he doesn't, but wants it so much, is just as heartbreaking for him as it is for the two sphinx lovers to never be together again.
I was expecting some vicious mockery/cutting words. This was just straight up better. Every change they've made to the stream has really, really worked to elevate the material. I am so impressed and pleased.
Yeah it’s not easy to make a show based on so many hours of source material. They have to change some things because having stuff turn out exactily the same would not really work without the context of the original campaign. And almost every change they have made have been flawless
One of my favorite scenes in anything ever. So many layers make up how good it is. The unexpected solution Scanlan comes up with. Knowing it's Sam singing and being blown away by how good it sounds. How touching it is. The added humor afterwards when Scanclan and Kam are chilling. So many more parts of it too. Just excellent.
I have watched Scanlan's Sphinx Song dozens of times, and I get teary-eyed every single time. This is my absolute favorite scene from the entire series so far. Although this differs from the actual campaign, this was an EXCELLENT and well-executed change. Not only does it show Scanlan's character development, it also shows a phenomenal way to combine amazing roleplaying skills with casting a spell. From what I can gather, the spell is probably "Major Image" with a few tweaks since the visuals exceeded a 20-foot cube. Well done Critical Role team!
@@christaylor5849 Touché. He could have just created "invisible major imaged glasses" so that Kamaljiori saw all the images through those "lenses." The size of those "invisible major image glasses" would definitely be less than a 20 foot cube. I like how you think!
Definitely one of the most emotional moments so far and it does really well in showing the depths and insecurities of Scanlan, all while helping him push forward as he grows.
Is it so strange that a short song, no matter how many times its played over and over again, evokes such a powerful feeling? I honestly don't think it would be so strong without knowing their story.
Definitely agree for so many reasons. I suspect that's one change that will carry throughout. Each vestige will somehow be earned directly by the person it goes to, showing why they are the ones fit to have it while mixing in the core pieces of character development that occurred during the campaign that might not be able to otherwise make it in due to being too off track from the main story. And so far it has worked damn well.
@@carso1500 it would have been fine, but this fits SO MUCH better for a TV show, and its a great excuse for a song. it wouldn't be nearly as fun to just watch them scrambling around opening doors to find letters to find out his name, its a GREAT puzzle for a encounter, but it would be kinda weird for show. the important part is that they kept the spirit of the scene, the androsphinx test.
In the campaign the sword also mostly accidentally landed with Scanlan. Making it more destined for him means that the challenge needs to be more suited to him. So I also think it works very good like this. Just harder to do that planning in a dnd campaign.
This is the most heartbraking and most beautiful love song ever created in the name of the fantasy universe. I didnt cry, i almost laughed out of how good this was. Outstanding work.
I half expected something very errr Scanlan but i must admit, many manly tears were shed. Where can one purchase the full version of this song ? P.S You have to admit Sam Riegel and Alanna Ubach have an amazing singing voice!
I'd imagine they'll be releasing the soundtrack to this season in a few weeks when it's finished, like they did for season 1. Some of the track titles may be a bit spoilery, which is why theyre holding off
The love he has for her....and the love Scanlan carries in his heart... they could've had an epic bromance of galactic proportions ❤ we should all strive to find someone who loves us as much as the Sphinxes love each other ❤
2:19 Lyrics: (Scanlan) It’s cold outside And you’re not alright Wish you could see her Wish you could hear her (Osysa) As the days go by, without you by my side Just wanna be near you All these tears I cry for you (Both) You’re in my cold and hopeless heart tonight Will we ever get to fly away I’ve never felt so lonely When we’re worlds apart, with no end in sight Will we always have to live in the past Staring at the hourglass And longing for a life With you, with you, with you…
Yeah, He see what he wants in the sphinx, that love that made you be hurt only for being apart of the other part, he wants it, but he can't see how do archive it.
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I just realized, he's consistently attacking their emotional weaknesses throughout the fight. He's showing them exactly how to pass his test and scanlan is the only one who picked up on it.
Holy shit. You're absolutely right! That adds so much depth. It's not just a test of creativity, then - it's a test of wisdom. Scanlan was the only one to use the information he was given.
OH my god…you’re right….. mind blown…
They didn't have to go that hard in that scene.
They did that for us.
and i like that that is something orseya also do. its common among sphynxes
@@otavioplaysz Remember what Orseya said to him? Hits a little different considering how things turned out here huh? Also, boy are they ever playing up into bard's lament. I'm betting next season will end with it.
This song hurts more when you realize he never got to see her again before he died
not true. They've been apart for thousands of years, Scanlan gave him the greatest gift he could ever ask for before dying. He saw a projection of her, which is no different than seeing a photo. Something that doesn't really exist in their world. So yes, he got to see her before he died.
The real hurt comes from the fact that Osysa doesn't know he's gone, and that telling Vox Machina where the first vestige was which would tell them where Mythcarver was in turn would mean that she's indirectly the reason he died.
There are probably some cameras in existence. They almost certainly had them in the age of Arcanum and some may have survived to the current day.
@@ATMOSK1234 yeah, but with the exception of Percy's Pepperbox and rifle, how many times can you count that you saw the slightest bit of any sort of technology in Vox Machina that wasn't simply a magical device? So even if they had survived, they're exceptionally rare to the point they might as well be nonexistent.
And he's a Sphynx.
@necrochemical5572 C3 has robots and cars, which even if they have magical elements are clearly mostly mechanical. From EXU calamity we know they had television and TV cameras. It would be very strange if they didn't have a much simpler device like a photography camera.
But yeah perhaps all that was lost to time *shrugs*
I love that Sam used to come up with songs on the fly in the game and Scanlan seemingly does the same thing, but he has the power to play all the intruments at once.
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It's kind of beautiful, we're getting to see some of the things the players probably imagined or wished in their heads when the scenes were unfolding.
And it makes sense for bards in a D&D setting to basically invent the concept of music videos through Major Image.
@@ffreed Thank you, I'm so glad someone said this. In my mind, I completely see casting Major Image combined with a beautiful Natural 20 and even Matt would cry! 🥹 I am ever so thankful that Sam was my first example of a Bard. Because I now bring my whole artistic self to my D&D sessions: songs, rhymes, rapping, oratory, descriptions of dances... It's awesome to be a Bard! #ThanksSamReigel #SenseiScanlan
@@ffreed I needed someone to explain to me what this would be in a game setting; I absolutely base my Bards on Scanlan, because why wouldn't you? He plays the trope beautifully and still shows how a Bard can be a powerhouse character.
I like that once Osysa’s form appeared, scanlan never opens his eyes until she disappears. A good touch, showing that he’s the one controlling the projection
I never noticed that, and thank you for pointing that out
He does at 3:17
@@morganarndt3219at 3:17 it stops moving so he didnt need to control it
He opens his eyes many times.
@@qualandrew201494 reaching so hard bruh
"I have no one. And the thing is I really want it, but I just can't seem to get it right..."
Oh Scanlan that hits me right in the feels lol
"Perhaps you need to stop looking for love and let love find you"
That shit hit too close to home
This is exactly me right now.
I have so much love to give, and I thought that I had finally found it, but I was wrong yet again.
@@TsukimiKurashitame too bro, me too
god that hit hard
Scanlan really dealt that Sphinx 1,000+ critical
EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!
Yeah, Kam's not the only one...
Dammit, I should’ve said that while my brother and I was watching this episode it would be the funniest shit ever
As soon as Osysa appears Kamaljiori cannot take his eyes off of her, complete disregarding Scanlan. It’s kind of heart breaking.
Even more so knowing what happens next.
@@kitkami No I'm going to cry again!
She is jaw dropping
Love is a force that can destroy even the darkest of hearts....it's both beautiful and terrifying
I saw her rip him apart not long ago.....what the heck happened?????
Seriously, this needs a full version. It's so damn good.
*drops manly tears*
Agreed
It’s enough to make a grown man cry…
…And that’s okay
it looks like Kamaljiori and Scanlan were coming up with a song, maybe one for Osysa that is kinda the other half of this one.
I to agree
@@aguynamelex3146 Me likey!
The fact that they just become bros after this is kinda iconic really
That Spinx had two modes. Ancient mystical guardian and "Jo bro, what rhymes with lovely?"
can we talk about the powerhouse Scanlan Shorthalt truely is.
1. Controls multiple large and very detailed Illusions to move fluidly.
2. Conjures up multiple instrumental sounds
3. Sings and plays these instruments
4. adds an additional layer of complexity to the Illusion by making that Osysa sing in her own voice.
5. Adds mood lighting
6. all of it improvised while panicing.
Very few people can think up a plan in a situation like this but scanlan did that and all of the above, his mental fortitude must exceed most if not all arcmages inorder to do this.
He is rocking some CRAZY strong illusion magic.
This is what happens when an actual musician plays a Bard in D&D brings his instruments and sings/plays on the fly. The DM gives bonus dice or pluses to the roll
A natural 20 always helps :D
@@GreatGreenGoo man out here running with near permenant inspiriation from the DM
There's a reason Scanlan became the wielder of Mythcarver and the Chosen of Ioun, the Knowing Mistress. (Pity they had to cut Sprigg and that whole angle out for the series, but oh well...)
Since the Sphinx said he had never been wounded, i knew Scanlan would manage to make his heart bleed. Our gnome never disappoints us..
Our gnome ALWAYS disapponts us! Dude shits in beds to save the material plane. He is the most disapointing hero ever.
Want more proof? This song is shorter than 1.5 min long. Where is the 5 min version?! DISAPOINTED!
This scene was fecking beautifull!
Instantly I knew it was gonna be emotional damage (not physical) to solve this 'riddle'. But I had vicious mockery or something alike in mind. This ballad hit so much harder than any insult. I adore the sphinx pair.
I figured that was the plan, however I was totally floored by how beautiful Scanlan's song turned out
When watching this episode i was like.. well if he can’t be physically damaged then what about EMOTIONAL DAMAGE!!
@@jito7377 i literally thought sCAn was gonna claim he fucked ossysa based on the look he gave LMAO
Scanlan's arc is the story of a man who goes from being represented by "Beads of Love" to being represented by this song. He's not ready to let down his mask around others just yet, but mark my words: this is our first glimpse of the true Scanlan Shorthalt.
I love that he gets called out for never being sincere, but as soon as his friends are gone he lets his vulnerable side show. It's something a lot of people can relate to, and instantly gives Scanlan far more depth that had only been implied up to this point. Looking forward to seeing how Scanlan grows in the future, there's a lot to work with from the streams.
@@binnsy6879 Bard's Lament is going to break hearts.
I really hope we get Scanlans Marquet spice adventure but they'll probay cut it.
@@BaFultz1990 that episode was to much I could not stop crying its right up there with Liam's one shot
This song showed that Scanlan is one of the most relatable characters on Vox Machina. He hides his true feelings behind this mask and barely lets his guard down.
That's what so good about this show....They use all the clichés...yet they still work. I expected this moment, yet i still teared up.
I Dont think it is cliches cause if You cant hurt him from outside Its better to try from inside+ i Was thinking that song will work on him cause he must have a loved one and better yet it just felt right for him
I was expecting that it would be an emotional wound that was inflicted upon the Sphinx, but I certainly didn’t expect it to be caused by a beautiful love ballad from Scanlan. That’s the kind of stuff that makes this show so great. They take the tropes and the cliches and use them in interesting and surprising ways.
I wasn’t expecting this
You can still use clichés and tropes but you need to make it your own. Although this is kinda expected because well of course it is, it fits in very well with Scanlan's character
Because it is based on a footage or real RPG session where reactions are not scripted but actual freestyle.
What I love about this scene is that it was never made as a joke, it was truly a moment of utter sincerity, and with a bit of understanding it turned into a beautiful bond of friendship between two souls that are yearning for love.......of course until they decided to break it and leave us in frustration
Idk man. My partner and I found it hilarious
@@KoffingOnion never said it wasn't lol
@@KoffingOnion Because its on point for Scanlan but its still very touching
We all have come across a Scanlan im our lives enables us to see through the brovado
Iam glad Scanlan took the revenge for his friend 😢 with the weapon his friend gave him
The humor is definitely secondary in this scene but it's an inherently funny scene because of how ridiculous it is. Also the fact that the scene is literally just an early 2000s music video.
This is why Scanlan Shorthalt is one of the best characters of the show. He not only finally reveals his deepest feelings to another person, but he thinks outside of the box to defeat Kamalijori with the thing he knows best: music. Everyone else does a frontal attack against the sphinx, but Scanlan is the one who pulls off the unexpected when the others only saw the physical pain as the solution. Scanlan's choice to reach out to Kamalijori's emotional pain proved how he was truly as wise as Kamalijori said he was.
Scanlan has a sort of wisdom that stat blocks don't measure. Emotional wisdom comes from knowing people - a different application of his high charisma.
The best part, as I saw someone else point out - Kamal was attacking everyone else's emotional vulnerabilities the whole time. He was secretly showing them how to pass his challenge. I don't quite know if Scanlan picked up on that... but he figured out the answer nonetheless.
I was like "here it goes another silly song from Scanlan" and by the end of it, I was emotional and tearing up. Man, they really did it, such good series. Just amazing what Critical Role been doing.
This arc actually gives Scanlan a lot more character development
In the Briarwood arc Scanlan admitting he want loves is not something he would say
I have been listening to this song more or less on repeat since first hearing it.
@@GamerGrovyle oh fantastic! Glad I’m not the only one.
When you expect Scanlan to sing a tasteful piece about having a freaky celestial threesome with two sphinx's but instead we get a ballad about two star crossed lovers yearning to see one another. This went well beyond my expectations
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Sometimes a song can cut faster and more painful then any Sword, Axe, or dagger if it's the right type of music
Yeah, but I'd still like to hear that "tasteful piece about having a freaky celestial threesome with two sphinx's". Too soon?
I expected nothing less. Not an 80s-like power ballad specifically, but Sam writes bangers.
@@keithmiles5127 agreed
I can’t believe this show made me cry over a freaking sphinx due to this song and the events later on in the episode. Just have to wait another week now
Is it Friday yet?
Say it again!! JUST. HAVE. TO. WAIT. ANOTHER. WEAK. NOOOOOOW!! Give me all of it now!!
Bruh this really took it up a notch, vox machina is officially a great show
I was damn near to cry on several occasions, one that really got me was when Grog asked Pike "But, what if I need you?"
dude, been listening to this song 8 times now since i saw the episode today. Fecking tears in my eyes every time.
I remember when it was first said “make me feel pain” my immediate thought was emotional pain. Needless to say that regardless of what I thought, nothing could’ve prepared me for how absolutely stunning this scene is. 10/10
Same
the fact that Osysa's VA is the one actually singing for her part so Kamalijori not only sees her but hears her gorgeous voice makes it even more impactful, especially considering what happens...
That’s really beautiful
2:09 just before the start of the song for those that want to replay it.
Bumping this for the algorithm! Thanks!
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Thank you
The more I hear this the sadder it gets.
Those haunting notes at the end as it goes from joy and love with an air of hope to a sorrowful touch of longing as it fades...
It hurts
@@Luinta Yeah ESPECIALLY considering what happened to Kamaljiori after this... 😢😭
Can we just stop and appreciate how much of a gem Sam Riegel is?!
I love that man
I think everyone commenting on this thread is doing just that. And millions more doing the same thing.
Loved him since the 2003 tmnt days
@@jordanfox3012 same XD
Sam Riegel is so amazing as scanlan I can listen to him singing all day 😍💖
Way better than it had any right to be... I love it.
The kicker is that while this song was preplanned and has all the bells and whistles, Sam would come up with stuff like this all the time at the table. It's not a stretch to say his bardic inspiration songs were a big reason for me to watch all 100+ episodes of the OG campaign. :)
@@loka7783 agreed my husband and I have been binge watching CR starting with the first campaign. Just the style and animation took me off guard
I more or less have been doing it since I first heard this song.
@@loka7783 Sam didn't imagine his songs on the fly though. He had some verses prepared to fit certain situations. Not that it takes any merit from him whatsoever of course.
From an old guy who was around when power ballads became a thing, this was perfectly executed!! From the gentle piano at the opening to the build up of the beat drop /cymbal crash that brings in the “band” and the female harmony part…. That is “hair” metal 101.
Bingo. I miss songs like this.
What's incredible about this moment is Scanlan not only being sincere, but vulnerable. He realizes his flaws and mistakes keep him from finding love and happiness. And even though he was able to give an incredible performance about love, he understands that it is something that still eludes him and genuinely wants to have. It's heartwarming to see an entity like Kami recognize the potential that lies within the gnome bard.
Just a reminder, Sam Reigal has TWO Emmy awards. Dude has done Broadway. He's not just a prankster, the man has serious skills with music.
This scene was a reminder of just how damned good he really is.
He and Andrew Francis really have come a long way from their 4Kids anime days! 😁
As someone who has never watched the campaign I love the symbology here. This scene perfectly represents what Scanlan is and how he’s seen: he has amazing potential and within him there is a great deal of wisdom and power but every time he demonstrates it the party is not present (both in his duel with the Duke and here) so they never acknowledge his sincerity and he simply conforms into the idea they’ve made of him
Scanlan/Sam were the most clutch, intelligent and tactical in the campaign, the only reason Grog/Travis weren't is because grog had an intelligence of 3 and Travis roleplayed that to perfection. Scanlan's duke fight portrayal in the show doesn't do it justice at all, I'm fairly sure u can find a video of how it went on the table. They had to tone it down because of how unbelievable it was.
@@cromperer Scanlan/Sam is most certainly the character with the most clutch moves in C1. one of my personal favorites being 'I'm sorry, Liam. 9th lvl counterspell.'
@@cromperer 6, not 3.
Although Scanlan longs for true love and friendship, he hides himself from it. The infamous campaign scene known as "A bard's lament" highlights this. I won't spoil it, but It's the culminating result of this exact trait.
Sam played into the "bards are useless" trope. Bards are badass and masters of control, but don't look it
My current campaign is a great example. I'm playing an orc barbarian. He respects power and can't understand why we keep the guy with a lute around.
The barb takes damage, the rogue kills fast, the cleric keep us alive and the paladin leads the fights. We also got some guy playing music 30 feet away from the actual fight...
Scanlan pulling his team out and doing the awesome, was really well done. The song was great. Considering the end of the episode, it makes it even better actually.
He got to see Osysa one last time…
I lost my wife, my valkyrie, my better half 1.5 years ago. This song hit so hard, the tears started rolling. I miss her so goddamn much...
Well done guys, you absolutely nailed this one.
Your Valkyrie will always be watching over you.
Hey she'll be watching you dude, and when your time comes she'll be there if she's your Valkyrie she will be there to take you to Valhalla, to take you home with her
I'm sorry for your loss 😭
so sorry to hear that :c
My friend, she is watching over you
Remember: this man was in Les Mis on Broadway as a child. Classically trained musical theatre actor with an Emmy.
...okay, I never saw the actual campaign. My knowledge of the voice actors comes from fans of the original dropping random bizarre tidbits about them like they don't raise WAY more questions than they answer, and between this guy being a Broadway actor and Percy's VA apparently being the grandson of _George fucking Axelrod_ and having a past as... a high society Sword Goth?... I've gotta ask- _who are these people??_
@@minanathans6005 wait until you read about the voice of Vex. Laura fucking Bailey.
@@minanathans6005Legends. That's what they are.
@@minanathans6005 They're Vox F*cking Machina, that's who!
Two Emmys now! ❤
WE NEED THIS SONG EXTENDED, we need a full length version soooo badly!
Yes, I need this too
Agreed
Agreed
I definitely agree with you.
Well start writing
Season 2 has been amazing so far! Easily my favorite show above anything else!
Season 2 just hits different!
There's chills and emotions flying all over every episode, it's insane!
And yet all the critters state that the Mighty Nein Campaign 2 is the best one yet. Also in production for a future Amazon season series!
@@jasongambill4983 I started watching in Campaign 3 and I really wish I was around when Campaign 1 or 2 were being released, it would take so impossibly long to catch up to but it would have been worth it to watch the livestreams over the years. I love this show because it condenses the first few arcs for us plebs who aren't going to watch the original campaign
I personally wasn't enjoying this season as much as the first one until this episode. Then this episode and every one after was so perfect 👌
It's beautiful but I still have to find something that, personally, can beat arcane (I think that show as reach perfection in terms of production valu)
We need a full version
*Album
We need the entire season's ost. The tracks during Vax's fight with the monster and Keyleth's transformation into a fire elemental are amazing.
@@Spherrum well we got an album for season 1 so there's this one too
Oh heck yes we do
A full version please!
One of the best things about this song is that it hits so hard and is so short, leaving the listener with a sense of loss bc it ends too quick. A reflection of the sphinx's life w his mate he lost her too soon
I *really* wish that Sam would sing more ballad-like songs such as this. He has SUCH a beautiful voice, and I would absolutely die to hear more in this sort of style.
Honestly, one of the best things about this is how it hints at things to come.
Mythcarver is Scanlan's vestige, and the new abilities they gave it, along with the rather subtle hints in the previous season, makes for some decidedly excellent foreshadowing.
Scanlan's story is going to tear people apart in season 3.
Most certainly
Scanlan is a very tragic character. He has has all the bodily love and affection he can get, he loves himself and he understands what love is probably the best of the group, yet noone loves him.
Well said
I'm sure there's someone out there for him. It's actually a good thing he swings both ways. Lot more options for him.
doesn't he love pike?
@@derekb1887 he does and it’s clear she likes him too. But he’s a bit too crass a good chunk of the time that it makes it hard to connect
Also he's somehow both the oldest and the most immature of them.
Hands down the best Scanlan song on vox machina
Best song so far….
Idk man, beads of love is a banger.
I kinda want to hear the full version of his outhouse song he used to "cover" grogs..... conversation.
it has been stuck in my head so often lately lmao
@@georgehancock652 they said there's another good one in episode 8, one where Ashley also sings... Friday can't come sooner.
Scanlan's talents and heart were really on full display here💙💙 Sphinx is a good guy,he just misses his lover💙🥰🏆
I would straight up pay money for full version of this song 🖤
I'm so glad this was posted because I keep going back to the episode just to listen to the song
Same
Been coming back to RUclips, but this cut has the complete fight and a nice fade to black ending.
so many times thank god
keep doing so, every view on the shows actual platform helps secure a stronger financial backing every future season
Out of all the changes from the original campaign this is probably the best adaptation yet. It's going to be difficult to top it
Very very beautiful song
I was tearing up with the song then how the episode ended I was done
Tears Upon Tears.... My lovely bride is battling stage 4 cervical cancer and we cherish every moment we can together. This song perfectly described how I am going to feel when she is gone..... This was a beautiful song.
Nothing hurts worse than not having those you love and care about by your side. That I can understand.😢
I LOVE how this illustrates that challenges can't always be won with just smacking things in the face and being creative can be far more rewarding
I love how when the song ends, the score goes into a slower version of the same chord progression.
The entire sound team is good. Just absolute gold.
I had not noticed that. Zounds this is a good show!
_It's cold outside and you're not alright_
_Wish you could see her, wish you could hear her_
_As the days go by without you by my side_
_Just wanna be near you, all these tears I cry for you_
_YOU’RE IN MY COLD AND HOPELESS HEART TONIGHT…!_
_Will we ever get to fly away?_
_I've never felt so lonely_
_WHEN WE’RE WORLDS APART, WITH NO END IN SIGHT…!_
_Will we always have to live in the past?_
_Staring at the hourglass_
_And longing for a life... with you_
_With you_
_With you..._
My wife passed on in 2011. This song tore my heart and beat it to shreds.
Grief is ever present as a sign of true love for those we have lost. It tells us a painful, bittersweet truth.
@@RawwkinGrimmie64 and maintains the memory of those we love so dearly.
“Perhaps you need to stop looking for love, and let love find you”. No I won’t do it. I won’t let a cartoon winged, human faced, lion be my fatherly wisdom figure, I won’t let it happen…..
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-oh goddamn it.
There better be a bigger full version of this song in the soundtrack later or WE RIOT!
Also to add, I like how the show is setting up Scanlan to do what most of us expect him to do after the threat of the Chroma Conclave. So far, his biggest acheivements have happened when the other members of VM aren't around to witness it. This will help is having the others start to take him for granted more and keep making Scanlan feel less and less appreciated.
Plus his central conflict of searching for someone to share his life with, and his fear of losing the one person he believed could be that person. I am _really_ looking forward to Kaylee.
Somehow, I never expected an earnest space rock ballad from Scanlan - but in retrospect, it seems like the perfect fit for him. It's a bit cheesy, but surprisingly vulnerable and shockingly beautiful. And if that's not a summary of Scanlan's whole arc, I don't know what is.
Talk about one of the best "Get your lighters out song"
Well let’s see, He’s already rapped, jammed out a heavy metal riff, did a sultry funk-style song and later in this season he sings a classic tavern ditty.
At this point he just needs to sing opera and spin an EDM song and i’m convinced he’s just the true master of music.
he's cheesy on the outside, but, at the end of the day, a musician on the inside
Cheesy.!? Bruh it's DandD. It defines it.
its a love song no shit its cheesy
The perfect Scanlan song: hilarious and yet also emotionally powerful
Hilarious?
Nothing funny about this song? Just kinda sad and longing. Weird choice of words.
I didn't get funny.
Just emotionally heartbreaking.
This made my heart ache more then episode 3 of The Last of Us. Which was very very good.
Hilarious that it worked and it was emotional damage
I love the ending of the song where Osysa and Kamalijiori touch foreheads together briefly before she fades away....I couldn't help but just watch it over and over again. That look on his face just says that he genuinely missed and loved her.
It hits you right in the feels!!
Best song in the whole damned series.
that song was super effective and critical emotional damage
Once all the animated seasons are finally done. I want a Scanlan's top hits soundtrack
When you thought Scanlan couldn't have had better character development, Sam Riegal pulls this off. Makes me admire Campaign 1 all that much more.
I have this strange and very specific desire for this to get a full version and for someone to perform it on one of those singing competities where the judges then are completely confused where this banger of a song came from.
I really want a longer version of this, honestly would be amazing
I really hope Sam and the other writers are proud of this song. I would listen to it nonstop. I legit get chills whenever I hear it.
I thought it was going to be dirty but I was surprised that it was beautiful to listen. I wouldn't mind listening it over again if they decided to do a full song.
We need an album with all the LoVM songs in them, they are all do good
Season 1's OST came out right when the show premiered last year.
It has all the Scanlan songs from that season.
This one's probably going to come out, once all of the episodes are all premired.
Shed a tear at this,
beautifully sung
_"Perhaps you need to stop looking for love, and let love find you."_
Wise words that can be applied IRL.
For those of us who have experienced extreme emotional pain, suffering and loss... this hits hard. Impossible to hold back emotion and tears. Well done... to whomever created this.
its also worth considering that just prior to this interaction pike after scanlons jovial responce said "cant you be more sincere" and this song comes out after scanlon thinks he has lost her, putting him in the position of the sphinx so you could say he is actually singing about pike but the sphinx makes it about himself
To be fair, Scanlan did summoned forth Oyssa image. Or something along that line.
this wasn't about Pike, this was Scanlan delivering a love letter from Osysa to Kamaljiori; that was the whole point, when he realized his only chance was to serenade a sphinx and remind him of his loneliness and longing. This is debatable (for me, being inexperienced) if there is an actual spell that could have summoned Osysa's image or illusion, or if Scanlan's voice and sincere emotional channeling allowed Kamaljiori to "see" her once more exactly as he remembered her. That was what ultimately impressed Kamaljiori, and why he commented that Scanlan must have actual experience with true love to be able to do so. And Scanlan's confession that he doesn't, but wants it so much, is just as heartbreaking for him as it is for the two sphinx lovers to never be together again.
@@randomgeneration7781 nah there are more than a few illusion spells that make those possible
@@randomgeneration7781 Scanlan is a master of illusion magic, to the point in the end-game where all his illusions can trick all the senses.
My partner has been away from me for 8 months going to school in another state. I cry every time I heard this. Thanks Scanman.
I was expecting some vicious mockery/cutting words. This was just straight up better. Every change they've made to the stream has really, really worked to elevate the material. I am so impressed and pleased.
Yeah it’s not easy to make a show based on so many hours of source material. They have to change some things because having stuff turn out exactily the same would not really work without the context of the original campaign. And almost every change they have made have been flawless
@@Sizzox That and the fact that Sam used a lot of parodies of popular songs on stream and that just wouldn't work for a semi-serious TV adaptation.
I've always loved Scanlan i never expected to cry from one of his songs
One of my favorite scenes in anything ever. So many layers make up how good it is. The unexpected solution Scanlan comes up with. Knowing it's Sam singing and being blown away by how good it sounds. How touching it is. The added humor afterwards when Scanclan and Kam are chilling. So many more parts of it too. Just excellent.
I have watched Scanlan's Sphinx Song dozens of times, and I get teary-eyed every single time. This is my absolute favorite scene from the entire series so far. Although this differs from the actual campaign, this was an EXCELLENT and well-executed change. Not only does it show Scanlan's character development, it also shows a phenomenal way to combine amazing roleplaying skills with casting a spell. From what I can gather, the spell is probably "Major Image" with a few tweaks since the visuals exceeded a 20-foot cube. Well done Critical Role team!
Did the visuals exceed a 20 foot cube? Or is Scanlan crafting his spell so expertly, that it just SEEMS bigger than a 20 foot cube.
@@christaylor5849 Touché. He could have just created "invisible major imaged glasses" so that Kamaljiori saw all the images through those "lenses." The size of those "invisible major image glasses" would definitely be less than a 20 foot cube. I like how you think!
rule of cool. he rolled a nat20 on his performance check and channeled the magic beyond its normal capabilities.
Definitely one of the most emotional moments so far and it does really well in showing the depths and insecurities of Scanlan, all while helping him push forward as he grows.
Unironically one of the best storytelling moments of this series so far.
Is it so strange that a short song, no matter how many times its played over and over again, evokes such a powerful feeling? I honestly don't think it would be so strong without knowing their story.
never gonna stop loving the comradery between these two, one kept from the one he loved and the other seeking love
In the campaign they had to guess his name.....This was a beautiful change...
Edit: Wow thanks for the likes
yeah it wouldn't have worked nearly as good as a TV show.
Definitely agree for so many reasons. I suspect that's one change that will carry throughout. Each vestige will somehow be earned directly by the person it goes to, showing why they are the ones fit to have it while mixing in the core pieces of character development that occurred during the campaign that might not be able to otherwise make it in due to being too off track from the main story. And so far it has worked damn well.
@@danilooliveira6580 honestly i believe they could have made it work, but this change was definetly for the best
@@carso1500 it would have been fine, but this fits SO MUCH better for a TV show, and its a great excuse for a song. it wouldn't be nearly as fun to just watch them scrambling around opening doors to find letters to find out his name, its a GREAT puzzle for a encounter, but it would be kinda weird for show. the important part is that they kept the spirit of the scene, the androsphinx test.
In the campaign the sword also mostly accidentally landed with Scanlan. Making it more destined for him means that the challenge needs to be more suited to him. So I also think it works very good like this. Just harder to do that planning in a dnd campaign.
This season has been so touching. So many wonderful moments
Love it so much, hope they release a full version on Spotify haha
+1
Hope so great song
This is my favorite moment in the entire series
This song, this scene, hits so hard.
This is the most heartbraking and most beautiful love song ever created in the name of the fantasy universe. I didnt cry, i almost laughed out of how good this was. Outstanding work.
Don’t mind me, just came here to cry. Again.
Beautiful synergy between song and visuals. Cast & Crew both killed it here!!
4:07 whoever it was that managed to doodle a tiny Osysa on Kamaljiori's wing before getting pelted into the void needs their hand shaken.
Sphinx: “In all my life, I have never once felt pain.”
*Shorty Afterwards*
Sphinx: **dies**
He fought valiantly against Umbrasyl
I half expected something very errr Scanlan but i must admit, many manly tears were shed. Where can one purchase the full version of this song ?
P.S You have to admit Sam Riegel and Alanna Ubach have an amazing singing voice!
Pretty sure that's Ashley Johnson on the female part of the duet.
I couldn't even believe it's her at first. Such a starking difference compared to her episode 2 performance.
I'd imagine they'll be releasing the soundtrack to this season in a few weeks when it's finished, like they did for season 1. Some of the track titles may be a bit spoilery, which is why theyre holding off
@@georgercop They released it a lot sooner for episode 1.
@@georgercop yeah last time they released before. Also a certain new character singing would be a mega spoiler.
Man, I love how Kam comforts Scanlan.
The love he has for her....and the love Scanlan carries in his heart... they could've had an epic bromance of galactic proportions ❤ we should all strive to find someone who loves us as much as the Sphinxes love each other ❤
2:41 he just felt his heart just break in two.
That was an amazing episode, and we totaly need a longer version of that song.
This song is very beautiful.
The amount of character build there has been in season 2 is absolutely amazing and hard to find with animated shows now a days
God the writing in this show was so good!
I knew there was a reason I loved Scanlan.
And now, I love this gnome even more.
2:19 Lyrics:
(Scanlan)
It’s cold outside
And you’re not alright
Wish you could see her
Wish you could hear her
(Osysa)
As the days go by, without you by my side
Just wanna be near you
All these tears I cry for you
(Both)
You’re in my cold and hopeless heart tonight
Will we ever get to fly away
I’ve never felt so lonely
When we’re worlds apart, with no end in sight
Will we always have to live in the past
Staring at the hourglass
And longing for a life
With you, with you, with you…
Just watched this episode today. This song was freaking beautiful.
I love the part after the song. Scanlan just openly admitteding his problems and needs. An actual moment of senserity
And he's willing to confess it to a total stranger. Must have been nice to admit it to someone.
Yeah, He see what he wants in the sphinx, that love that made you be hurt only for being apart of the other part, he wants it, but he can't see how do archive it.
I can honestly say this scene was the first in years to actually make me tear up. It's so beautifully written, sung and animated.
Scanlan truly touched my heart with this song…and when he says he has no one and that he wants love but can’t get it right..I feel that.
Scanlan actually saved/carried the team a lot of times now.