39 Baldur's Gate 3 Original Soundtrack - Down By The River

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  • @AnnoyingGames
    @AnnoyingGames Год назад +17328

    This song made my 3 hours spent in the character creation menu extremely peaceful.

    • @pranayravi9449
      @pranayravi9449 Год назад +246

      ??? bro there are like 5 faces. to pick from. wtf.

    • @qwertyqwertyd
      @qwertyqwertyd Год назад +867

      ​​@@pranayravi9449
      If you've already played it, I guess. I was figuring out what races and subraces there are, how to combine them, what skills I can get, thinking about how I should rp and stuff like that
      And customization is not only 5 faces, so many other things, I picked up color and shape of the horns of my character like 20 minutes.
      I spent a total of at least 2 hours there so i understand him

    • @AnnoyingGames
      @AnnoyingGames Год назад +498

      @@pranayravi9449 Yeah, only focus on how many faces there are and not all the different races, subraces, classes, subclasses and everything else you can change.

    • @pranayravi9449
      @pranayravi9449 Год назад +29

      @@AnnoyingGames It takes 5 mins to read the classes and sub classes bro. its literally just picking damage, tank or healer. It takes another 10 mins to pick spells (if ur picking a caster and havnt played the EA). but 3 hours? u gotta be joking.

    • @jomarlazaro1720
      @jomarlazaro1720 Год назад

      @@pranayravi9449 Damage, tank or healer? Dude, there are more skills than those combat related. They literally put DnD skill customization on screen and this is only the tip of it! There are people like you that only want to fly through the game but there are also gamers that like to expend and enjoy their time building their character and story.

  • @DarthGardens
    @DarthGardens 9 месяцев назад +3120

    If you create a bard, in the instrument selection menu, selecting an instrument will smoothly transition this song into that instrument

    • @Sam-vz8pm
      @Sam-vz8pm 9 месяцев назад +152

      That's cool as hell, I just started the game but I'm going bard on my next playthrough just for that

    • @dcsmokedown91
      @dcsmokedown91 9 месяцев назад +124

      Get the fuck out really? Imma try this now

    • @kumaflamewar6524
      @kumaflamewar6524 9 месяцев назад +160

      ​@@dcsmokedown91yeah every time you select an instrument it plays that instruments part of the chorus. So the flute plays melody, violin harmony and so on. Though in my opinion the war drum isn't well tied to the song. But that's not super surprising

    • @Akira-ss6cm
      @Akira-ss6cm 8 месяцев назад +78

      My first playthrough is a bard. The instant I chose an instrument and heard the Flute woven in, I got emotional. And I know this is the start of something special.

    • @Osiris1905
      @Osiris1905 8 месяцев назад

      DUDE FUCK YOU NOW I HAVE TO MAKE A NEW CHARACTER XD

  • @rexana
    @rexana 9 месяцев назад +3774

    "Go wait at my camp."
    "Ok and where is this camp?"
    "DOWN DOWN DOWN BY THE RIVERRRRRRR"

    • @VagueSilence666
      @VagueSilence666 9 месяцев назад +65

      This made me laugh more than it probably should have, man.

    • @EroticOnion23
      @EroticOnion23 8 месяцев назад +47

      "ASK ASK ASK ME ABOUT MY WEINER"

    • @Dryblas002
      @Dryblas002 7 месяцев назад +9

      ​@@EroticOnion23 eee. what?

    • @jherictiaba4333
      @jherictiaba4333 7 месяцев назад +6

      Perfectly timed as I read this the chorus executes

    • @getemguapo_tv
      @getemguapo_tv 7 месяцев назад

      @EroticOnion23 Whomp whomp🤦

  • @looseGoose878
    @looseGoose878 Год назад +3173

    Kind of smart of them to put this song in the character creation. The melody is very distinctive and most people spend a lot of time building their characters. So already this leitmotif will be ingrained in your head and remembered throughout the game.

    • @declancampbell1277
      @declancampbell1277 Год назад +287

      the song actually signifies the original dream lover (your tadpole) seducing you into staying "down by the river" with her forever. So it makes even more sense for it being in character creation because the character youre creating is currently unconscious on an ilithid ship.
      The song is basically "the absolute" trying to assert conrtrol over you. I imagine all the other "true souls" heard something very similar after being infected.
      Sadly they reworked the story and replaced the dream lover with the guardian, so it doesnt quite fit anymore. Still awesome to think about though! Kinda ironic you mentioned that the song will ingrain itself in the players head, cause thats what its doing to the character too!

    • @KaratePath
      @KaratePath Год назад +21

      throughout the game? i was doing my work today, 10 days since i dont play BG3 because i been busy and this son was playing on my head ....

    • @scipioafricanus2212
      @scipioafricanus2212 Год назад +40

      ​@@declancampbell1277tbh I prefer the dream lover being replaced with a dream guardian. My Warrior Cleric of Tempos is no simp.

    • @GayLPer
      @GayLPer Год назад +39

      @@declancampbell1277
      I mean, I'm feeling very seduced by the guardian, so...

    • @dudelookslikeagirl
      @dudelookslikeagirl 10 месяцев назад +5

      Yes! When I hear the chorus' notes in the soundtrack, it's incredibly hype.

  • @Real_Iron_Smith
    @Real_Iron_Smith Год назад +1780

    The real brain worm is this song, it's struck in my head.
    And it's absolutely beautiful.

    • @Pingoprod
      @Pingoprod Год назад +69

      Well, this song was about the tadpole, so u are not wrong

    • @theultrasceptile
      @theultrasceptile 11 месяцев назад +19

      This song is the tadpole that I wish was in my head

    • @LeagueofDoctors
      @LeagueofDoctors 11 месяцев назад +12

      Might wanna get that looked it. Could be an Illithid tadpole. Just don’t trust anyone with sharp sticks lol

    • @Real_Iron_Smith
      @Real_Iron_Smith 11 месяцев назад

      @LeagueofDoctors Man, I trusted a man with a pointy stick once. I got a magic item out of it! ...If you... want to look at it in a positive light.

    • @heliummaster6628
      @heliummaster6628 10 месяцев назад +4

      *i see what you did there*

  • @peytonibarra8992
    @peytonibarra8992 Год назад +7661

    This song has been stuck in my head for 3 days now. I need to find a healer.

    • @Fantomas24ARM
      @Fantomas24ARM Год назад +157

      Shadowheart❤

    • @theonefrancis696
      @theonefrancis696 Год назад +91

      Like the tadpole haha

    • @ankurchawla1154
      @ankurchawla1154 Год назад +33

      Same, I definitely need a cleric to cast Lesser Restoration on me

    • @ZezanB
      @ZezanB Год назад +40

      its nestled in my head right next to a couple tadpoles.

    • @Morbidhouse
      @Morbidhouse Год назад +8

      Was stuck in my head too, so I tried listening to another song from the soundtrack, The Power, now that ones stuck in my head too, I hum and whistle them to myself all day at work, halp.

  • @weaponizedsarcasm
    @weaponizedsarcasm Год назад +4211

    I like how they laced it throughout the game like magic. Soft and gentle in places. Powerful like a battlecry in others with the orchestral swell.

    • @flipoutz
      @flipoutz Год назад +140

      Or like nearly everytime im sorting out my inventory I’ll just click the music box lol😊

    • @weaponizedsarcasm
      @weaponizedsarcasm Год назад +73

      @@flipoutz I loved the little music box. All the music in this game is so good.

    • @virtualmartini
      @virtualmartini Год назад +87

      In music theory those are called Motifs.

    • @Paull2
      @Paull2 Год назад +9

      It's even used in calliope music at one point.

    • @PenguinsAreColdish
      @PenguinsAreColdish Год назад +41

      bro just learned about motifs

  • @mujiha
    @mujiha Год назад +2333

    Bro this is the best character creation experience I have ever had

    • @cancerconnoisseur
      @cancerconnoisseur Год назад +18

      Most definitely

    • @AoIndigo
      @AoIndigo Год назад +16

      Bro has never ever had a good character creation experience and it shows

    • @cancerconnoisseur
      @cancerconnoisseur Год назад +128

      @@AoIndigo most of them suck lol

    • @mujiha
      @mujiha Год назад

      @@AoIndigo shut up

    • @NympoGaming
      @NympoGaming Год назад +6

      Code Vein begs your pardon.

  • @moonknight6088
    @moonknight6088 Год назад +5791

    Can't wait to hear this song play at the Game Awards this year, when Baldur's Gate 3 wins GOTY
    Edit: Ladies and gentlemen, we got em

    • @springpanda9393
      @springpanda9393 Год назад +54

      Sadly, I dont think itll take GOTY..... it deserves it over EVERYTHING coming out this year. but i think AC6 or Starfield will take it.

    • @Koitsuba
      @Koitsuba Год назад +214

      @@springpanda9393 Doubtful. It's going to go for the Zelda-game, sadly. But you never know!

    • @alexisjade8124
      @alexisjade8124 Год назад +106

      @@springpanda9393 it really is hard to tell what would take it this year. This is year absolutely packed with some of the best games of various genres to ever come out.

    • @springpanda9393
      @springpanda9393 Год назад +97

      @@Koitsuba tears of the kingdom is shit.

    • @straightforward5724
      @straightforward5724 Год назад +69

      @@springpanda9393 You're wrong, it's not shit, it's >dog

  • @darrenfleming7901
    @darrenfleming7901 Год назад +380

    This song manages to evoke the exact feeling that makes me loves DnD and fantasy so much, letting your mind and heart drift away as you're transported to a world of limitless potential. Just indulging in allowing yourself to purely break from the parameters of your life for a moment and be engrossed in another reality is so mentally refreshing.

    • @a.trance6997
      @a.trance6997 Год назад +20

      It's funny, from what I read the song supposedly is about embracing ceremorphosis.

    • @bonefetcherbrimley7740
      @bonefetcherbrimley7740 7 месяцев назад

      Tell me more? @@a.trance6997

  • @shawnikus1810
    @shawnikus1810 Год назад +2716

    Lyrics:
    Lace your heart with mine
    Let your sleeping soul take flight
    Take me through the night
    Down down down by the river
    Down down down by the river
    Hanging moon in fog
    Mists will lead where you belong
    Sweep me off my feet
    Down down down by the river
    Down down down by the river
    Down down down by the river
    Inky embers
    Swirl and dance
    Just leap the flames to take a chance
    To be with me tonight
    Take mv hand
    And hold it tight
    'Cause you and I are everywhere
    The night is young
    We're going down down down by the river
    Down down down by the river
    Down down down by the river
    Don't wake me up
    Just leave me there dreaming

    • @TheDontletmedie
      @TheDontletmedie Год назад +77

      Amazing song.
      Thank you for posting the lyrics

    • @nicholasmarchese5017
      @nicholasmarchese5017 Год назад +90

      Bruh it's a Harpy trying to hypnotize an adventurer using the power of three.

    • @jorvach9874
      @jorvach9874 Год назад +60

      @@nicholasmarchese5017 Well then, I am Harpy food. I don't regret a thing!

    • @RenonTTV
      @RenonTTV Год назад

      ​@@nicholasmarchese5017I believe it was about the early access 'dream guardian' that would try to seduce your character to stay with her 'down by the river'. But in reality, it was your parasite creating a seductive character for your character to fall in love with. It was trying to trap your consciousness in your mind while it would take over your body to do its bidding

    • @valeriekrienke8461
      @valeriekrienke8461 Год назад +75

      ​@@nicholasmarchese5017in EA instead of the guardian you had a character named Daisy who was the tadpole trying to convince you to surrender your will

  • @Fantomas24ARM
    @Fantomas24ARM Год назад +896

    One of the rare games where you don't want to leave the menu.

    • @alilweeb7684
      @alilweeb7684 Год назад +28

      Truly skyrim feels

    • @rowdog5056
      @rowdog5056 Год назад +6

      GTA 4 loading screen was the same.

    • @hatman3445
      @hatman3445 Год назад +1

      Elden ring menu be like

    • @futrecacao
      @futrecacao Год назад +1

      Skyrim and elden ring too, all "rpgs" (in some ways)

    • @LLL89955
      @LLL89955 Год назад +5

      dark souls 3 too

  • @deejayvibo
    @deejayvibo Год назад +1985

    Mate I dont wanna leave the character creator because the song is that good. You are an incredible musician!

    • @dianagilver
      @dianagilver Год назад +7

      it's an actual, yep
      Janklee to you, good sir!

    • @joseustun9400
      @joseustun9400 Год назад +14

      there's an item in the game that when used, it actually plays this song for a while

    • @MustardSkaven
      @MustardSkaven Год назад +9

      The idea behind the song was to get the player to give in and stop his quest. Guess it worked on you.

    • @eltaeigh7364
      @eltaeigh7364 Год назад

      the music box. :) my favourite item haha @@joseustun9400

    • @tomvittino
      @tomvittino 11 месяцев назад +4

      Same! Also while on the Main Menu I don't want to load the game until I've heard the intro song.

  • @tardarsauce1842
    @tardarsauce1842 9 месяцев назад +127

    I love how this music feels romantic, dreamy, and magical all at the same time

    • @dovahkensei4463
      @dovahkensei4463 7 месяцев назад +9

      If I recall this song was originally intended for the original dream visitor called "Daisy" or something like that. Instead of the Guardian (The Emperor) You'd be visited by a person created by the tadpole that was intended to seduce tav into essentially remaining in the dream, and giving into becoming a mind flayer leaving your consciousness down by the river with the "daisy" character. Its kinda weird how that piece of cut content would kinda just change what the meaning of the song is, while maintaining the same feels.

  • @ArcticSounds
    @ArcticSounds Год назад +47

    POV: You're 20 hours into the game and wanted to change your freckle intensity by 2%

    • @RoccoDeLuca-hb9ny
      @RoccoDeLuca-hb9ny Год назад +4

      Pls don't call me out I reached act 3 and I restarted now I am currently experiencing restartitis.

  • @wwjnz9263
    @wwjnz9263 Год назад +966

    Since building my character, this beautiful song has been stuck in my head. The phenomenon is called an ear worm, but this one must have crawled in through my eye socket or something.

    • @JangoMichaels
      @JangoMichaels Год назад +59

      Don't let that Tadpole get you down, use it to your advantage.

    • @DDSN
      @DDSN Год назад +32

      Authority

    • @Dethshoot1
      @Dethshoot1 Год назад +16

      Fantastically clever comment. Cheers.

    • @nexeos
      @nexeos Год назад +2

      @@JangoMichaels Literally has zero downside to go full illithid in game. Easily one of the most disappointing aspects about the game.

    • @Aedrion-
      @Aedrion- Год назад +1

      @@nexeos Hush, do not spoil anything please.

  • @The1MrYanu
    @The1MrYanu Год назад +540

    "Just leave me there; dreaming"
    Such a powerful line that suddenly turns something so beautiful into something so ominous. ❤

    • @darksteelyurius
      @darksteelyurius Год назад +37

      Every time I hear it I get this distinct feeling that "Leave me there; dreaming" is some kind of hint toward a potential bad end to the game. Haven't gotten there yet. Haven't even gotten 2 hours in yet lol. But that'd be interesting

    • @ChronicaErys
      @ChronicaErys Год назад +31

      To me the line reminds me of us, playing this game to escape to this beautiful dream of a game and leave reality for a little bit

    • @CitizenMio
      @CitizenMio Год назад +27

      I like to think the ominous thing has already happened and this is just intended to relax you as it further imbeds itself and gets to know you. I like reflecting this ominous slightly uncanny nature in the last steps of character creation. It was especially obvious in early access.

    • @InsertWaffle
      @InsertWaffle Год назад +12

      redditors actually investigated it further, and this song supposedly connects to an ending that was cut off during launch. i hope larion studios does a huge update and adds it in

    • @boanoah6362
      @boanoah6362 Год назад +46

      @@InsertWaffle It's connected with Daisy and presumably you'd have an ending where you give in to her. This is back in EA before the Emperor there was dream sequences where you'd be in a meadow down by the river with Daisy. She'd tempt you to give in and use the parasite powers, to let yourself be consumed because Daisy was the actual parasite in your head trying to take control.
      The song is her luring you in with sweet words to presumably die in your sleep, hence letting your soul take flight down by the river.

  • @niocoin1
    @niocoin1 Год назад +620

    Actually gives me goosebumps, especially at the end when you realize this song is about trying to distract from something terrible happening

    • @ULTRAOutdoorsman
      @ULTRAOutdoorsman Год назад +85

      Sort of like the game and real life

    • @Taylan777
      @Taylan777 Год назад +17

      ​@@ULTRAOutdoorsmanoh god this is so true

    • @ferdinand5223
      @ferdinand5223 Год назад +32

      @lif6737 nah, BG3's events are just Tuesday for Faerun. Your party doesn't even go past level 12.

    • @codyvandal2860
      @codyvandal2860 Год назад +8

      @@ferdinand5223 I kind of thought that would be the case but you finished the game right? The final conflict seems to be of MUCH higher stakes than a typical 12th level party would see. More like 20th

    • @ThereMayBeLions
      @ThereMayBeLions Год назад +27

      @@ferdinand5223 12 is about as high as you get in a standard D&D campaign. Any higher and you risk the PC and its group becoming unbalanced and God-like

  • @boxofbees7272
    @boxofbees7272 3 месяца назад +9

    i love being serenaded by the most hauntingly beautiful vocals ever composed and performed as i choose between vulva A or vulva B

  • @raven_glass
    @raven_glass 10 месяцев назад +59

    The meaning of this song really changes when you realize the original intention was that the dream visitor "Daisy" seduced the player character into a romantic fantasy while in reality the illithid tadpole at their brain.

  • @lindor3323
    @lindor3323 Год назад +235

    I literally sit in the character creator screen to listen, it's so good it's been stuck in my head for at least 20 hours now

  • @TheGreyScythe
    @TheGreyScythe Год назад +3647

    Let's be honest here. You convinced me in Divinity, you'll convince me again in Baldurs Gate. The Soundtracks are a crucial part of what makes these games astonishing. Thank you for your work

    • @Chapterhouse86
      @Chapterhouse86 Год назад +71

      Absolutely. Divinty OS 2's soundtrack blew me away. From epic tracks to ones that brought tears to my eyes. The soundtrack and also the incredible writing and voice acting makes these games the masterpieces that they are.

    • @PooOnF1re
      @PooOnF1re Год назад +20

      A privilege to listen to this mans work. He elevates these games to levels of GOAT status by sheer emotional attachment alone. Gives me the same feeling Rivellon did in DOS 2. So happy to experience these games with their music.

    • @miliondigitalart1350
      @miliondigitalart1350 Год назад +9

      You said astonishing, but I read Astarioning

    • @TheGreyScythe
      @TheGreyScythe Год назад +2

      @@miliondigitalart1350 The meaning remains the same though!

    • @Shifft-This
      @Shifft-This Год назад +16

      People don't give enough credit to how much music is a part of the epic journeys of fantasy stories. The score to The Lord of the Rings is just as important as the film itself. It's the music that guides you in how you should be feeling about a particular scene. DoS 2 did this very well, and I expect Baldur's Gate 3 will be the same even though I'm only about 40 hours or so in.

  • @lepouf6910
    @lepouf6910 Год назад +627

    This song is about Daisy - It's not a secret that Daisy was cut from the game after the last EA release and replaced with "The Guardian." Originally Daisy was representative of the tadpole in your head, not the Emperor, and would attempt to seduce your character into staying in the meadow by the river with her forever. A happy life with an imaginary dream lover while your body underwent ceramorphosis and was lost to you forever. Daisy was such an important part of the plot that both of the games theme songs "Down by The River" and "The Power" are based entirely upon Daisy. Datamined content also shows there was originally an ending where players would embrace a romance with Daisy and give themselves over to the parasite, forever leaving their individual consciousness "down by the river" with Daisy.

    • @Jrockk999
      @Jrockk999 Год назад +115

      Interestingly enough there is datamine content suggesting two different Daisy characters that were identical in all but intent. Considering some of the EA dialogue had Daisy acknowledge the parasite and asking you to resist it, while at other times you were encouraged to use the tadpole. I think it would have been interesting to see the dynamic play with these two Daisy characters rather than just the Guardian.

    • @chefman134
      @chefman134 Год назад +56

      #ReleaseTheDaisyCut

    • @TheEmolano
      @TheEmolano Год назад +39

      Yeah game's great, but I think it would have been even better if they followed up their original plan

    • @cridow
      @cridow Год назад +90

      it would have been interesting to have both the original daisy as well as the guardian, in conflict with one another, each with their own agenda and both wanting to use you.

    • @jrtomlin1805
      @jrtomlin1805 Год назад +52

      Daisy is one of the worst fantasy names ever, but then so is Shadowheart.

  • @joshuapatino._.4075
    @joshuapatino._.4075 9 месяцев назад +132

    We did it boys, game of the year.

  • @TheDkmariolink
    @TheDkmariolink Месяц назад +3

    This song is already super nostalgic and it's only been a year.

  • @Chill_Rogue
    @Chill_Rogue 9 месяцев назад +82

    Man I'm sitting here waiting for the game to install. Finally released on Xbox, and i had to watch all my friends play it these last few months and now I can actually experience this greatness for myself. Wish me luck adventurers. I'll see you at Baldur's Gate

    • @PenguinsAreColdish
      @PenguinsAreColdish 9 месяцев назад +10

      i wish i was you playing this game again for the first time

    • @godly__moonlord
      @godly__moonlord 9 месяцев назад +1

      Enjoy!

    • @roukerasati9611
      @roukerasati9611 9 месяцев назад +4

      I wish I had a system that could play it. My computer's too old, sadly.

    • @moonlight_haze
      @moonlight_haze 9 месяцев назад

      ​@@roukerasati9611same :(

  • @IlViciouslI
    @IlViciouslI Год назад +52

    Another instant classic gamer playlist?
    THEY CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH IT!

  • @failure5058
    @failure5058 Год назад +147

    I remember loving this song in EA, but I actually stopped my character creation when I heard the words kick in. Absolutely beautiful

    • @lanceolson5988
      @lanceolson5988 Год назад +40

      That literally happened to me last night. I wasn't even going to get this game until my friends got me to buy it, then I was focused on making my character in a voice call with them until my ears caught that recurring melody "down, down, down by the river" and I stopped everything for a moment like "Wait, that... this song is gorgeous!" I love how that melody is a recurring motif in other parts of the OST, too. That's great songwriting, especially for a game.

  • @aztecpatrick
    @aztecpatrick 4 месяца назад +6

    That tadpole isn't the only thing stuck in my head

  • @cattysplat
    @cattysplat Год назад +46

    Nothing immerses me more in a fantasy world than a ethereal soundtrack. Definitely made me stay in character creation reading all the text whilst the music kept me curious for everything this game can throw at me.

  • @TheCastelloCodger
    @TheCastelloCodger Год назад +95

    This is a top tier soundtrack, and the full version of this song does not disappoint. The covers are nice, but this is the GOAT.

    • @auomi8762
      @auomi8762 Год назад +12

      The stuff of legends. Right Boo? 😁

    • @jorvach9874
      @jorvach9874 Год назад +3

      @@auomi8762 *squeak*

    • @auomi8762
      @auomi8762 Год назад +3

      @@jorvach9874 Haha!!!

  • @lukapitkanen3333
    @lukapitkanen3333 Год назад +20

    I was sitting in the character creation screen for hours, just vibing.

  • @knetknet123
    @knetknet123 Год назад +20

    I absolutely love this. And I love how the “down, down, down by the river” part of the melody is in so many of the other songs. It really adds to the game!

    • @MustardSkaven
      @MustardSkaven Год назад +1

      Especially when it is the tadpole telling you to just give up and give in. Cause that's what this song is about.

  • @johngunn4150
    @johngunn4150 Месяц назад +3

    Listen to this made me play this game again & again😭
    Damn you larian😭😭

  • @tauntedoctopus2697
    @tauntedoctopus2697 Месяц назад +3

    Oh to create a character for the first time again

  • @EbefrenRevo
    @EbefrenRevo Год назад +42

    I think a certain composer will get a *BIG* boost in popolarity thanks to this game.
    Congrats Mr. Slavov and thank you.

    • @egoculture
      @egoculture Год назад +3

      почему в игры играем а не на фронте

  • @johng3759
    @johng3759 Год назад +60

    The background effect in the beginning at 0:11 and in the end at 2:11 make this track somewhat of a magic experience. 10/10 would go down by the river again.

  • @gamerdude9146
    @gamerdude9146 Год назад +45

    Look after 25 hours of getting used to the Combat system , the partys strengths and weaknesses and finally beating the Goblin Lords, I can understand all the praise for this game is getting, its a masterpiece. And I havent even reached Baldurs Gate yet! You can see how much love and attention went into making it. The music just adds to it.

    • @Cuprous-ne5ss
      @Cuprous-ne5ss 7 месяцев назад

      @JaceareenoThe only disappointing thing is you being a little gatekeeping shitstain. Imagine feeling superior because you played a game faster than someone else. Actually pathetic.

    • @rojczan1399
      @rojczan1399 7 месяцев назад +1

      ​@Jaceareeno To be fair he probably did Goblin camp after finishing everything else (without counting Githyanki Creche, it moves the story forward)

    • @Th4DeuSs
      @Th4DeuSs 3 месяца назад

      ​@Jaceareenohow is it disappointing?

  • @sdswood3457
    @sdswood3457 4 месяца назад +5

    Knowing that originally... this is your brain worm crooning to you to give up, give in, and lie down to await the transformation.... twists this song into something far FAR darker

  • @waffle6678
    @waffle6678 4 месяца назад +13

    this songs already nostalgic

  • @Chapterhouse86
    @Chapterhouse86 Год назад +44

    You guys did it again. Divinty Orignal Sin 2 blew me away with it's soundtrack alone, but BG3 upped the bar by about 10 levels. Can't wait to experience the rest of the game!

    • @hal64738
      @hal64738 11 месяцев назад

      How did it go?)

    • @Chapterhouse86
      @Chapterhouse86 4 месяца назад

      Masterpiece. I have my complaints, but overall, game of the decade imo.

  • @HuskerDerp
    @HuskerDerp Год назад +252

    The character creator alone is better and more entertaining than most 2023 game releases.

    • @hobosapiensSinceShadowMoses
      @hobosapiensSinceShadowMoses Год назад +3

      So true my dear - Asterion

    • @MustardSkaven
      @MustardSkaven Год назад +1

      Facts

    • @NecroMorrius
      @NecroMorrius Год назад

      Starfield cough

    • @MustardSkaven
      @MustardSkaven Год назад +4

      Starfield is mediocre at best, lol.@@NecroMorrius A big disappointment for a Bethesda game.

    • @Alec_cz
      @Alec_cz 11 месяцев назад

      ​​@@NecroMorriusStardated lmao such ass game i regret buying that...

  • @commissarpaul3359
    @commissarpaul3359 Месяц назад +3

    Happy 1st Birthday Baldur's Gate 3!

  • @Calebe_Sagaz
    @Calebe_Sagaz Месяц назад +5

    3 Hours later: ''Ok, finally I'm ready to the adventure. Let's go, baby!''
    Game: *''YOU NEED A GUARDIAN''*
    ''Wait, what... ?'' 😐

  • @Bronxbug
    @Bronxbug 2 месяца назад +4

    This is going to be so nostalgic

  • @sugardebooger
    @sugardebooger Год назад +66

    This song is so romantic, and yet so mystical.
    This one will age well. Thank you for sharing this with us all Borislav!

  • @daniilsan2445
    @daniilsan2445 Год назад +30

    You're a legend, thank so much for music that you made! Today I'll start playing and I know that your music will give me unforgettable fellings!!

  • @keplerscat28
    @keplerscat28 11 дней назад +3

    I've started playing BG3 4 days ago.
    I have not been able to get this song out of my head since then, there are no thoughts, just Down by the River on loop.

  • @arenkai
    @arenkai Год назад +18

    After I quit the character creation screen it felt wrong. Like I lost something.
    It's only after listening to this song again outside the game that I realised I had developed a mild case of nostalgia for a song I had just listened to.
    It's fascinating... It captures this feeling of melancholia, but also pushes you towards leaving your cherished home and going on adventures in the green meadows...
    Thank you for this, it's a great piece of music that I keep coming back to

  • @MarshalofFrance
    @MarshalofFrance Год назад +32

    It's like they knew we'd spend hours in character creation, and this song on repeat is perfect to pass the time.

  • @thestarsareright8846
    @thestarsareright8846 Год назад +61

    I hope everyone involved with the creation of this song is able to realize how truly special it is.
    This one is staying with me for a while...
    (EDIT: I somehow missed that this seems to be the composer's channel! Incredible. I hope you and your collaborators are proud of what you've achieved with this game, Mr. Slavov - and thank you for sharing your outstanding talent with us all.)

  • @yakilebekrea8295
    @yakilebekrea8295 Год назад +5

    You have no idea how happy I get whenever I hear that leitmotif elsewhere in the soundtrack. Good shit

  • @moregasfreeman7512
    @moregasfreeman7512 Год назад +5

    i come back to this song when i have a lot on my mind and well, in it.

  • @Randomeris1
    @Randomeris1 Год назад +6

    I like how throughout all the song there is this calm ambience, but in the end the sudden dread of the mindflayers come to light.

  • @shaadoq
    @shaadoq Год назад +21

    This song is stuck in my mind for days now, because I took like 4 hours to create my character with this song in the background. I love it

  • @yomang6614
    @yomang6614 9 месяцев назад +4

    Game of the Year and rightly so now to add this to my best video game music playlist.

  • @gadubietbay1997
    @gadubietbay1997 9 месяцев назад +16

    GAME OF THE YEAR!

  • @l.j.turner185
    @l.j.turner185 8 месяцев назад +8

    The tadpole in my head keeps replaying this song over and over
    And I love it 🎧🎵🎶❤

  • @czyrztof
    @czyrztof Год назад +7

    in divinity original sin 2 lohse song made me instantly in love with the game, baldurs gate 3 is this one, instant chills when you hear it, Borislav you create the most magical OSTs that i have ever heard

  • @BenevolentBees
    @BenevolentBees Год назад +8

    Song brings tears to me with every listen, thank you

  • @teoteo6185
    @teoteo6185 Год назад +7

    Man Borislav deserves soo much more recognition!
    All the soundtracks from BG3 and Divinty sound amazing and fit their games soo perfectly!
    I won’t be suprised if we hear his work in Cinemas etc in the future, great composer

  • @MoosenOggen4343
    @MoosenOggen4343 2 месяца назад +2

    I stopped what I was doing in my character customization screen, and had to just take it in... this is beautiful...

  • @xblackxdragonzx
    @xblackxdragonzx 4 месяца назад +3

    This song has been stuck in my head since I started playing this game. Character creation section makes it so relaxing

  • @Absolute-Unit
    @Absolute-Unit Год назад +13

    Magical. That vocal performance is mind boggling

  • @Sioolol
    @Sioolol Год назад +40

    Best game of the decade. God bless everyone who contributed to the creation of this game.

  • @ericbana191
    @ericbana191 Год назад +8

    Character creating hasn't been this delayed since Skyrim. I like this song and esp the heroic instrumental version during combat situations.

  • @ilefidoznoctrite66
    @ilefidoznoctrite66 6 дней назад +1

    This song is so peaceful and gorgeous. No matter how many times I hear it I never get tired of it.

  • @UlumogTheDestroyer
    @UlumogTheDestroyer Год назад +5

    Probably my new favorite leit motif to date. It just has such an emotional range from being soft and sweet in character customization/camp to loud and powerful during the main act bosses. Its just *chefs kiss*

  • @alicesnow4816
    @alicesnow4816 Год назад +17

    Years from now I am going to hear this song again and I will cry for all the memories this game and your music has given me. I already cry now from the impact this music and game has had on my life. Thank you for your incredible work on this game and I am in awe of your musical genius.
    I am a firm believer that music can make or break ANYTHING from movies, to games, and even life. This has only solidified my belief further that music speaks to the soul in a way that spoken words can't. Again, I applaud you and Larian for making art with a project that will continue to breathe and grow from the love and life put into it that it's seen so obviously in every aspect. I bow in adoration and respect. I am so thankful.

  • @Venthren
    @Venthren Год назад +16

    No surprise these compositions knock it clean out of the atmosphere with how amazingly well done they are. Even after the hours of character creation, my party and I will still hum and sing this and I want to live as we explore and adventure. Between Divinity and Baldur's Gate 3, the music has never failed to evoke emotion and grip you into the adventure. A true harpy's song, if you will. One that I will gladly fail the wisdom save for.

  • @TheWirelessTech
    @TheWirelessTech Год назад +8

    This game is a masterpiece and one that will survive the decades most games will live in obscurity.

  • @xDaPrincex
    @xDaPrincex Месяц назад +1

    This all I heard for my character creation screen on my first playthrough of a Rogue/Thief, ended up respeccing to a Ranger/Gloom Stalker Rogue/Assassin & love it. Music made a hard experience (as far as character design as I already knew what class I wanted) much more easier.

  • @ghostbc5214
    @ghostbc5214 2 месяца назад +2

    How i wish i could get the first play thro feeling again 😢

  • @1971ironmike
    @1971ironmike Год назад +29

    I thought this was going to be Neil Young. Both your soundtrack, and Starfield's, are some of the best of 2023. Going head-to-head against Inon Zur and the London Symphony is going to be some kind of wonderful. You'll both be nominated for Best Score and Music at The Game Awards in December. See you in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. May the best man win.

    • @ratthew8071
      @ratthew8071 Год назад

      Starfield blows, beth fucked up by not having jeremy soule be the lead composer

    • @hadoken95
      @hadoken95 Год назад +4

      I don't need some stupid event to tell me what's good in gaming or music.

  • @Robbysan97
    @Robbysan97 9 месяцев назад +5

    When I heard this in the character creation I was instantly hooked. So good 👍🏽

  • @Zeru.
    @Zeru. 9 месяцев назад +39

    Should have won best OST as well! GOTY ♥

    • @jackjager8790
      @jackjager8790 9 месяцев назад +2

      Agreed, the favoritism towards Square and FF is disgusting, one of the most overrated game series and companies, i hate how they keep getting best OST, the voters dont know how to vote.
      Nier games also won twice, undeservedly so.

  • @drewbles22
    @drewbles22 Год назад +2

    I'm down, down, down I need a healeeeeeeeer🎵

  • @danilcherdan
    @danilcherdan 2 месяца назад +1

    Это какая то невероятная, нереальная и волшебная песня. Уже сколько времени прошло... А она всё такая же чудесная и возвращает меня в сказку балдура.

  • @captainitalia811
    @captainitalia811 3 месяца назад +7

    Ok I'm convinced. What's another 10 playthroughs?

  • @danvegetables4050
    @danvegetables4050 4 месяца назад +3

    I'm glad they made this song a leitmotif throughout all the game. It conveys much emotion through your journey.

  • @FireCrack83
    @FireCrack83 Год назад +7

    I get chills every time i hear the melody. Thx larian

    • @MustardSkaven
      @MustardSkaven Год назад +1

      Yeah especially when you find out the meaning 😵

  • @DouglasDuarte-hc9ec
    @DouglasDuarte-hc9ec 4 месяца назад +2

    I started playing the game recently. Fantastic music. But this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.

  • @chocogamer5398
    @chocogamer5398 3 месяца назад +2

    Every good adventure must begin with a peaceful melody.

  • @L0ngsword
    @L0ngsword Год назад +8

    Fine work yet again, Mr. Slavov. I was so captivated by this beautiful piece when making my character, and I'm looking forward to what else I'll hear while playing. Hat's off to you, and keep up the good work!

  • @BoJangles42
    @BoJangles42 Год назад +5

    Most definitely in my top 5 all time “songs from a video game OST”

  • @Phrosphor
    @Phrosphor Год назад +12

    When you get that sting of this melody after downing an enemy in combat it gives me chills.

  • @KeeperGER
    @KeeperGER Год назад +3

    .... i love this game so much! Larian thank you so much!

  • @Dominus4776
    @Dominus4776 Год назад +24

    Really hope they do a live version at The Game Awards this year

  • @MythicalLivingLegend
    @MythicalLivingLegend Год назад +12

    Gaming Soundtrack of the Year! This version seems to be sung by a different vocalist, but both are equally awesome!

  • @robertolsen8936
    @robertolsen8936 Год назад +6

    This song really got stuck in my head! Great melody, beautiful singing and great atmosphere.

  • @scs-yt
    @scs-yt Год назад +6

    This is unbelievably good. Thank you for all the feelings.

  • @BraveWeasel
    @BraveWeasel 3 месяца назад +11

    If you don't like this song, you belong in a VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER.

    • @VidGamer123
      @VidGamer123 Месяц назад +1

      EATING GOVERNMENT CHEESE

  • @mikelrose9685
    @mikelrose9685 Год назад +4

    This song is so ingrained in my brain I might turn into a mindflayer

  • @Tyelkormoko
    @Tyelkormoko Год назад +7

    What incredible songs this game has. Kudos to masterwork, after masterwork! Thank you for all the wonderful emotions you awoke with your tunes!

  • @writershard5065
    @writershard5065 Год назад +4

    I heard one line from this in the menu and immedeately knew I had to listen to it in isolation. Your work is wonderful, and whoever sung this did a fantastic job as well. Such an excellent game soundtrack.

  • @miguelmunoz7614
    @miguelmunoz7614 Год назад +10

    I was about to say I hope it comes to Spotify soon, and I just saw that the whole album was added recently! Thank you for such an amazing soundtrack.

    • @anishinaabae
      @anishinaabae Год назад +1

      y’all are so lucky! i’m patiently waiting for it’s release on apple music.

  • @martinusaokishiro
    @martinusaokishiro Год назад +6

    A song which we will remember in many years to come.

  • @TheShmous
    @TheShmous 7 месяцев назад +7

    they have created a game, that is not gonna be matched ever, they just really created something, that is hundred times better than their competitors, this is just insane actually, usually you see a little improvements here and there, but this is just art in every way possible.

  • @nella544
    @nella544 2 месяца назад +2

    This song sounds like when you had a long day at work and come home safe and sound to a Friday afternoon.

    • @setcheck67
      @setcheck67 2 месяца назад

      Embrace Daisy and be safe forever.

  • @KingOfHeroes1996
    @KingOfHeroes1996 Год назад +14

    This game is up there with Dragon Age Origins and Mass Effect 1 for most memorable first time character creation experiences.