Aviators - Halfwolf (Elden Ring Song | Fantasy Ballad)

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    I feel like maybe this is an unsurprising choice of character to write about. In fact, I've been so torn up about the fact that I HAVEN'T written about Elden Ring's tribute to Guts that I just got up one day and named a whole upcoming EP after him. Inspired by the game's Ranni questline once again, "Halfwolf" is a farewell ballad from Blaidd as he realizes his fate; that his ties to the Golden Order would eventually cause him to betray his friends, no matter how much he loved them. He fought with them every step of the way, and even aided Ranni the Witch in her victory knowing her success would bring conflict and punishment for him. This song is Blaidd's declaration of love and loyalty to his adopted sister, as his own soul breaks within him.
    This track was mastered by Fishpaste2100.
    More Elden Ring and other stories coming soon on the new Halfwolf - EP!
    Lyrics:
    Even if it's not forever
    We've together tread this path so far
    Wary of the will that made me
    Still you leave your trust within my scars
    Winterborn and forged strong
    Searching for centuries long
    Built for a dream like ours
    Keep holding on for me
    I'll lift you as I break
    Torn to the smallest piece
    Half dreaming half awake
    Take my conflicted hands
    My heart will light your way
    Know me for what I am
    Half wolf and half afraid
    Striving to control my instinct
    Terrified my nature won't obey
    I confess the burden's heavy
    Skies begin to change and soon I'll fade
    Don't take the risk on me
    I'll turn my tail and leave
    Before I lose my way
    Keep holding on for me
    I'll lift you as I break
    Torn to the smallest piece
    Half dreaming half awake
    Take my conflicted hands
    My heart will light your way
    Know me for what I am
    Half wolf and half afraid
    I can embrace the cold
    But I can't change my soul
    My nature still remains
    So long our quiet fight
    My battle ends tonight
    But our bond stays the same
    When the voices
    Make my choices
    And I can't ignore the sound
    Without purpose
    I deserve this but
    I refuse to drag you down
    I will fail you
    I may hunt you
    I must try to
    In the end
    So conflicted
    I've resisted
    Tried to fix it
    Now I can't
    None can mend
    What I am
    Keep holding on for me
    I'll lift you as I break
    Torn to the smallest piece
    Half dreaming half awake
    Carry on for the cause
    Spread light across these shores
    Remember who I was
    Half wolf, forever yours
    Half wolf, forever yours
    You know I'm not afraid
    Hold on
    It gets better
    It's here at the end we turn it all around
    Keep faith
    I'm still with you
    We all need a friend to watch the world die out

ความคิดเห็น • 576

  • @Deneb626
    @Deneb626 ปีที่แล้ว +672

    Torn between loyalty to the one they love, and their very nature as a tool to control that individual. Raging against their very being and essence, more than a mere hound following commands.
    Goodnight Blaidd, you deserved better.

    • @Victor-056
      @Victor-056 ปีที่แล้ว +34

      The sad truth of Soulsborne? The Good Warriors suffer in the end.

    • @TheArklyte
      @TheArklyte ปีที่แล้ว +26

      ​@@Victor-056 and yet we see Solaire, all protagonists and many others suffer, get back up and help others to stand back up to their own feet too. It IS sad that you gave up on the series, its message and its inspirations the first time Patches kicked you.

    • @FenrirWolf203
      @FenrirWolf203 ปีที่แล้ว +24

      @@Victor-056 Yet they kept forward. They endured because the struggle was worth it. Losing purpose made characters hollow, and yet, they kept on going on for as long as they could, because they believed what they did was worth the effort, and none is a better testament of it in the series than Blaidd himself, going against everything he was taught and programmed to do, defy the gods even, just to be with the one that they devoted their life to and help them achieve that goal. The end might be sad, but if the struggle was worth it, maybe the journey wasn't so bad, maybe it hurts because it was worth it and it came to an end.

    • @Victor-056
      @Victor-056 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      @@TheArklyteWha? Where did I say I gave up on Soulsborne? I just stated "The good warriors suffer in the end". I didn't say that I hated Soulsborne.

    • @Victor-056
      @Victor-056 ปีที่แล้ว +13

      @@FenrirWolf203 Indeed. Blaidd truly was the bestest boy.

  • @artorios637
    @artorios637 ปีที่แล้ว +296

    At the end, when you have to fight Blaidd, he is fighting still. Right up until he sees you. He knows your strength, and he knows that he can let go. when he attacks you, he knows that you can kill him, and he trusts that you will. It wasn't that he finally lost the fight against himself, but that he chose to let it win so you could kill it.

    • @spectralassassin6030
      @spectralassassin6030 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +21

      This makes that part so much sadder.

    • @Dr.Bright853
      @Dr.Bright853 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +10

      Fist solar and now my best wolf buddy why must I kill my buddies

    • @Ancient_War
      @Ancient_War 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +4

      Oh dear god... 😢

    • @abhijeetkulkarni9530
      @abhijeetkulkarni9530 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Great spoiler

    • @spirit3487
      @spirit3487 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      so sad

  • @Klepto2322
    @Klepto2322 ปีที่แล้ว +589

    Perhaps not intended to be, but this is a beautiful companion piece to Miracle of Sound's Moonlight Blue. Moonlight Blue is Ranni saying goodbye to Blaidd after all they've been through, and Half Wolf is Blaidd urging her onwards, towards their shared goal.

    • @palladian2289
      @palladian2289 ปีที่แล้ว +46

      Was feeling the exact same thing lol

    • @tylerforehand2983
      @tylerforehand2983 ปีที่แล้ว +30

      Wow, I actually was thinking the same thing.

    • @drakewinchester9329
      @drakewinchester9329 ปีที่แล้ว +33

      Probably intended for his own Ranni song, which he did before this one, but I do understand what you mean.

    • @rossjones8656
      @rossjones8656 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@drakewinchester9329 I guess that just means these two are that interlinked.

    • @BrightLord1823
      @BrightLord1823 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Both songs add to the tragedy of his character, Gavins voice especially works as Blaidd

  • @kRx1203
    @kRx1203 ปีที่แล้ว +358

    I love this. Especially the chorus changing at the end from "Know me for what I am, Half wolf and half afraid" to "Remember who I was, Half wolf, forever yours". From Software sure has a talent for writing tragic characters, and between this, Song of the Abyss, Requiem for The King and well, most of your soulsborne songs, it's clear you have a talent for presenting these stories in music.

    • @Adahy_Bullet
      @Adahy_Bullet ปีที่แล้ว +13

      Fullheartedly agreed

  • @peggyliepmann5248
    @peggyliepmann5248 ปีที่แล้ว +691

    "Half Wolf, Forever Yours"
    *Lying face down on the floor* I'm fine I'm fine it's cool.

    • @__-jt4tv
      @__-jt4tv ปีที่แล้ว +82

      "I'll lift you as I break" also hits *hard*

    • @stevenneiman1554
      @stevenneiman1554 ปีที่แล้ว +57

      If I had a nickel for every time Aviators made me cry with a song about a tragic From Software hero and their loyal sword-wielding wolf companion, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot but it's weird that it happened twice.

    • @nakashihofanda5223
      @nakashihofanda5223 ปีที่แล้ว +14

      ​@@stevenneiman1554 Remember Blaidd, remember Gael.

    • @Eddison33
      @Eddison33 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I know. I cried...

    • @HoagiesTube
      @HoagiesTube 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +9

      I don’t even know these stories but reading the comments and connecting them to his song made me lose it 😭

  • @Flakkahh
    @Flakkahh ปีที่แล้ว +645

    This is a beautiful tribute for bestest boy

    • @Claymann71
      @Claymann71 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      'Didn't I do it for you... ?'

    • @SG-fm9wd
      @SG-fm9wd ปีที่แล้ว +39

      "Half-wolf Blaidd, the bestest boy in elden ring"

    • @jacthing1
      @jacthing1 ปีที่แล้ว +20

      ​@@SG-fm9wd "but he can also be a naughty boy~"

    • @SG-fm9wd
      @SG-fm9wd ปีที่แล้ว +14

      @@jacthing1 the long sword

    • @the_furry_inside_your_walls639
      @the_furry_inside_your_walls639 ปีที่แล้ว +21

      @@Claymann71 He did it for her... but damn did it take everything from him, including his own sanity.

  • @C-Lewis
    @C-Lewis ปีที่แล้ว +507

    I have to say, this song hit me so much differently than I could have imagined. While I listen and love almost every song y'all come out with, this one takes the cake for messing me up.
    I've a degenerative disease that's coming near a turning point where it will take my mind and my body, and I have to admit that sometimes it's hard. I have sometimes pushed people away, not thinking they'll be strong enough for the rough times before my passing. I feel horrible for even having connections, because I know the burdens that will weigh on each person. But there are few that I find I wish to be selfish with. That I want close, that I need. We talk openly and honestly about my deterioration, and the times when they'd need to say their goodbyes before I do. I'm 11 years progressed with early onset Huntington's disease, and I've got a good 5-8 left. Maybe.
    So this song hits hard, it hurts. It also feels good that I might one day find the words to leave people with when my mind is gone, before I am. This is something I face every day, and it isn't easy. I'd not wish this on anyone. I don't know, I'm ramblings and emotional. Just, thank you all. You gave me something today that I didn't know I needed.

    • @laughingfox931
      @laughingfox931 ปีที่แล้ว +45

      You're words were very touching, thank you for sharing them. You are so brave. I'm not sure i could be that strong were i in your shoes.

    • @heavenseeker5387
      @heavenseeker5387 ปีที่แล้ว +25

      I just saw your post and I would like to encourage you to hold on, keep fighting and hold close to those dear to you, don't push them away but rather pull them closer, cherish them and let them cherish you. The battle isn't over yet and, so long as there is breath in your lungs and life in your bones the battle will never be over! Don't let this separate you from your loved ones, rather, use it to draw closer to them and to pull them closer to each other, to strengthen the connections that run through you and build up new ones that flow around you as well, so that they all have a stronger connection to each other as well. As for how you fight going forward, if modern medicine isn't capable of handling the problem, then I would advise that you look into a book titled 'The Maker's Diet', as the tactics detailed in that book helped the author claw his way back to health from the edge of death against Crohn's Disease, so I think it would be able to help you as well. Beyond that I will be praying for you, for a sharp change in your health and a startling spike to your vitality, that Jesus Christ will renew you and make you Whole! For it is Written, Isaiah 53:5 "But He was pierced because of our transgressions, crushed because of our iniquities. The chastisement for our shalom was upon Him, and by His stripes we are healed.". His Shalom be upon you, Nothing Missing, Nothing Broken, that you would be made utterly and completely well! I don't know if you know Christ yet, but I would like to offer you the chance if you don't, that your soul and your Eternity would be secured, that the healing would go beyond the bones and into the very root of your being. For it is Written, John 3:16-18 "For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only Son, that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but have eternal life. God did not send the Son into the world to condemn the world, but in order that the world might be saved through Him. The one who believes in Him is not condemned; but whoever does not believe has been condemned already, because he has not put his trust in the name of the one and only Ben-Elohim." I pray a blessing upon your day and your life, that you would experience Joy and restoration in Jesus' Name. Farewell. For the Lord Loves you and He wishes for you to Know that Love that He has for you, that you would experience the Light of His Presence and Know Him as a result. Shalom.

    • @C-Lewis
      @C-Lewis ปีที่แล้ว +33

      @@laughingfox931 It's something that people with terminal issues have to come to terms with and face. For me? It was different. I only found out at the end of 2020, even though I was fighting for years to find out what was wrong. I knew something was wrong. I KNEW it. So finding out, it was freeing. I wasn't crazy, even though I was told something close. I my fears were alleviated, and I was finally able to know that all those years it wasn't all just in my head. Well, it was, just not in that way! lol!!

    • @sabishivivalakitten3918
      @sabishivivalakitten3918 ปีที่แล้ว +9

      let strength be granted, God bless your soul
      the truest friendships, are eternal

    • @EndermTheSwordsman
      @EndermTheSwordsman ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Your condition is sad, heart breaking, and truly awful to deal with. I wish I could say more, but know that those of us that have seen your words, will continue through the world, one after the other, carrying a part of you with us. Hopefully they allow some of us to reflect and be kinder, or helpful to those who are hurting in the same way you are. I give you not pity, but kindness the best I can, gentle words from a stranger.

  • @saphirone8030
    @saphirone8030 ปีที่แล้ว +81

    Blaidd was a member of the chad squad that fell Radahn. And a brother to the end. I could not dream of a better song tribute to the best wolf in the land betweens.

  • @citereh6135
    @citereh6135 ปีที่แล้ว +429

    I haven't cried so hard since "Song of the Abyss". Thank you, Avi, you reminded me of something really important.

    • @panmaruda4006
      @panmaruda4006 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      same bro

    • @ALLMINDmercenarysupportsystem
      @ALLMINDmercenarysupportsystem ปีที่แล้ว +2

      What important thing was that?

    • @reeeseer8775
      @reeeseer8775 ปีที่แล้ว +19

      @@ALLMINDmercenarysupportsystem "Song of the Abyss" is Aviator's song recounting Sif and Artorias' struggles in the fight of the abyss. Really good, really heart breaking and one of my favorites that he's done.

    • @mikefisher4051
      @mikefisher4051 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Yeah this one punched my feels really hard, Instant choking on tears as soon as he said "I'll lift you as I break".

    • @nox1867
      @nox1867 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Same here guys… am crying like little kid….

  • @cuppajoewithjoe2148
    @cuppajoewithjoe2148 ปีที่แล้ว +248

    Weep not Blaidd, my comrade, my friend, my brother. Your betrayal was forgiven before it was committed. Lady Ranni shall remember and honor your loyalty unto eternity.

    • @wojszach4443
      @wojszach4443 ปีที่แล้ว +23

      i will carry on Lady Ranni's will in his armor to let him see the dream coming true

  • @spaceco1
    @spaceco1 ปีที่แล้ว +122

    Seriously man, when you changed that last line in the last chorus to "forever yours" I instantly got tears in my eyes.
    You've come so far! Can't wait to see how far you will still go

  • @ThrPuppet222
    @ThrPuppet222 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +63

    Inside me there are two wolves
    One is just a wolf
    The other is afraid
    Both are forever yours

  • @ladyyona7966
    @ladyyona7966 ปีที่แล้ว +104

    In today's segment of "What made me cry", I present you...this.

  • @rancearnold8074
    @rancearnold8074 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +147

    My daughter was listening to this song during her fight with Blaidd. She debated just tp'ing out cause she didn't want to kill him but finally did when I said you'd be putting him out of his misery from the madness of conflicting desires.

    • @durantes
      @durantes 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +15

      Yeah man. I sat back just looking at the screen for a while.
      There’s a lot of tragedy in Fromsoft games. Still. This one stung especially harsh.

    • @sethlinker2905
      @sethlinker2905 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +8

      Your a great dad

    • @rugerruff4156
      @rugerruff4156 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +12

      The strongest warriors must carry the strongest burdens

    • @PokeGuy6
      @PokeGuy6 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      It's like how Sif in Dark Souls 1 was protecting her master's grave (Artorias) and then the DLC dropped and if you go fight Sif after saving her in the Abyss, a sad cutscene plays and then when near death she begins to limp. I hate having to take out Sif in order to fight the Four Kings. I just wish there was a way to spare her but still take the ring to finish off what her master started

    • @littlemisslynx6956
      @littlemisslynx6956 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      Not gonna lie: This comment made me ugly cry. So cute and kind of your daughter and also of you!

  • @TheDisquietingNight
    @TheDisquietingNight ปีที่แล้ว +156

    I swear there's something familiar about this song...it tickle a nostalgic part of my brain but i have no clue what...

    • @hawksliravenwood460
      @hawksliravenwood460 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      It kinda reminds me of Trust in You, by Lauren Daigle. And another song I can't think of at the moment lol.

    • @kairussell2156
      @kairussell2156 ปีที่แล้ว +18

      I got Friendship vibes. During the instrumental parts, try singing the "oo-oo-oo-ooo" over it. Fits perfectly!

    • @pikadidi3279
      @pikadidi3279 ปีที่แล้ว +27

      I'm genuinely sorry to even suggest this but the the chorus reminds me of the chorus to Demons by Imagine Dragons. Like, not entirely, but at least part of it.

    • @boxlessone1046
      @boxlessone1046 ปีที่แล้ว +5

      @@pikadidi3279 Oh, Thank you so much! I was trying to figure out what I was reminded of!

    • @hawksliravenwood460
      @hawksliravenwood460 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Chris Tomlin - I Will Follow. This Was What I was thinking of as well lol

  • @Angry_Custodes
    @Angry_Custodes ปีที่แล้ว +236

    Man you guys very quickly have become my favorite band of all time. I love anything souls and that's why I started listening to you guys a few years back and now I can't stop. So thanks for all the amazing stuff you make!

    • @azrael1208
      @azrael1208 ปีที่แล้ว +82

      Wait till you find out aviators is only one guy.

    • @SkyshadowDerg
      @SkyshadowDerg ปีที่แล้ว +17

      Band?

    • @DragobAttack
      @DragobAttack ปีที่แล้ว +25

      @@SkyshadowDerg Well. You could say Aviators is a one man band.

    • @ReikaLady
      @ReikaLady ปีที่แล้ว +10

      Like Miracle of Sound, Avi is a one person band.
      Let There Be Fire is what got me following Avi.

    • @SteamPaladin
      @SteamPaladin ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@azrael1208 nine inch nails, owl city, dethklok, gorillaz, they're all bands too despite being one guy

  • @arlodurham2040
    @arlodurham2040 ปีที่แล้ว +52

    This is truly amazing work. You are brilliant. That ending… that ending.
    “Let’s give them a show to remember, eh. Just don’t you go dying on me..”

  • @leonardgodina
    @leonardgodina ปีที่แล้ว +47

    Awoooo!! Yess HalfWolf so worth the wait Aviators wow I can't wait for the whole EP and Acoustic 3!!! Neon sonata!!! Hahaha and you made history today for releasing the title track before the EPs release ❤

  • @Vestorimin
    @Vestorimin ปีที่แล้ว +71

    You know it's a good song when it's about a character from a video game you've never played and know almost nothing about, and you can't stop listening to it. Beautiful as usual.

    • @stevenneiman1554
      @stevenneiman1554 ปีที่แล้ว +11

      If you're curious, the short-ish explanation goes like this
      An (arguably malevolent) god called the Greater Will created beast servants for a lot of the most powerful people in the Lands Between, but they were really more of handlers intended to keep them under the Greater Will's control. Blaidd was one of those, for a demigod named Ranni.
      Ranni later turned against the Greater Will and sought to create a world where mortals would be free to choose their own destinies, and Blaidd chose to remain loyal to her even though his soul was hardwired to serve the Greater Will and eventually allowed another of her allies to imprison him so he couldn't pose a threat to her when he lost control.

    • @Vestorimin
      @Vestorimin ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @@stevenneiman1554 Thank you!

    • @HoagiesTube
      @HoagiesTube 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      SAME 😭😭😭

    • @rossjones8656
      @rossjones8656 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@stevenneiman1554 damn, this just made the song more tragic and understandable.

    • @stevenneiman1554
      @stevenneiman1554 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@rossjones8656 If I had a nickel for every time Aviators made me cry with a song about a FromSoftware character's sword-wielding wolf companion, I'd have two nickels. Would be 3, but the one for Sekiro was more forceful than sad.

  • @DarkerGames
    @DarkerGames ปีที่แล้ว +72

    Played through the game seven times and yet every time seeing what happens to Blaidd still hits me in the feels just like the first time I saw it. Incredible Blaidd song Aviators really embodied the story of his character have a great day

    • @thetau4866
      @thetau4866 ปีที่แล้ว +8

      You can't get over your best friend becoming something he isn't.
      Ever.

    • @DarkerGames
      @DarkerGames ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@thetau4866 exactly

    • @danialzkz6594
      @danialzkz6594 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      He has become a beast ,you know what you,have to do.Give him the mercy that he deserves, let him rest. He will do the same to you if you become a beast too.

  • @kurdtcoben
    @kurdtcoben ปีที่แล้ว +29

    It's crazy how well this entire situation (and song) can translate into our own, mundane lifes. I'm absolutely certain there's a good few among you who have had to deal with this exact issue as well - Having to step away from someone you love deeply for their sake, because you're wishing them nothing but the best and you're not that.
    This one hurt. A lot.
    Edit: It's also pretty poetic how the line changes from "Know me for WHAT I am" to "Remember WHO I was".
    It changes from being half a wolf (as in 50% wolf nature/genetics) and afraid of that, to being "Half Wolf" (as a name or title) and being forever loyal of their friend.

  • @kaiZXful
    @kaiZXful ปีที่แล้ว +28

    This song really encapsulates what Blaidd is all about. That despite his tough looking appearance, he is your friend after all no matter the circumstances. And unlike Sif, he is forced to fight you for things beyond his control once you finish Ranni's long quest.
    Blaidd truly deserved better, and it really saddens me how his story ends, at your hand

  • @AnimatronicBadgerlord
    @AnimatronicBadgerlord ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Oh Blaidd... I'm sorry for what I had to do. But I had to do it, you had lost your way... but you will live on in my heart. Forever.
    Why am I crying...

  • @noahvalkenaar1166
    @noahvalkenaar1166 ปีที่แล้ว +28

    "We all need a friend to watch the world die out" I can't begin to express how much I love that last line.

    • @noahvalkenaar1166
      @noahvalkenaar1166 ปีที่แล้ว

      @Mr_Aviatorsthis is totally legit and not a scam.

  • @FayeRantTheStrong
    @FayeRantTheStrong ปีที่แล้ว +20

    "I refuse to drag you down" my headcanon is that Blaidd finally loses control when he sees us, because he believes we will kill him, so he will never harm Ranni. Beautiful song bro.

  • @miguemacintosh22
    @miguemacintosh22 ปีที่แล้ว +50

    OMG!!!!
    THIS IS WHAT I WAS WAITING FOR!!!
    Amazing, so amazing, Avi..
    qwq 🖤🤟

  • @kairussell2156
    @kairussell2156 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    Aw, HELL YEAH! 🤩 Didn't realize how much I missed Aviators until the first notes played and hit me with nostalgia. As soon as the lyrics kicked in, I started trying to sing along! 😄 Sounds and feels like classic Aviators! 🌟
    Such beautiful music and video. 😌 And the ending is so moving! 💟
    Hold on. Do the instrumentals reference Friendship?!
    (Listens to Friendship; reads a little bit of Half-Wolf's comment section; realizes I didn't save and, thus, have to retype my previous comment... 😅)
    Yeah, I can see that. Cool, it's not just me.
    'Kay! Time for a proper relisten! 😄
    I love this song. 😁 That last part, I'm going to need to memorize as an anthem for my changeling bard to sing at some point!
    Now to share this with my friends! 😆
    SO EXCITED FOR A NEW EP! 😆

  • @carebear1470
    @carebear1470 ปีที่แล้ว +22

    "Half Wolf, Forever Yours" has me in tears. What a beautiful line. 😥

  • @stryder3211
    @stryder3211 ปีที่แล้ว +24

    I have never played Elden Ring, though I have heard a lot about Blaidd, and this song is making me crying like a baby. Thank you for another masterpiece!

  • @theris2747
    @theris2747 ปีที่แล้ว +84

    So beautiful. Rest in peace Blaidd. May the stars shine upon you forever

  • @ashrunzeda4099
    @ashrunzeda4099 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Honestly didn't expect a song about Blaidd to be this chill. I expected more screaming, and depression. But this? It puts a smile on my face.

  • @TheChaosOfBlank
    @TheChaosOfBlank ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Amazing song! I’m looking forward to buying it once it’s properly released.
    Always a good day when you upload a new song for us all to enjoy. :)

  • @sawtelevision
    @sawtelevision ปีที่แล้ว +24

    Yet another Aviators song giving me goosebumps! I adore your song writing so much!

  • @AceisBeast1
    @AceisBeast1 ปีที่แล้ว +61

    I found this song a day after it came out. That day was my Dad's birthday. He passed away years ago. I'm not fishing for sympathy, but I do find the timing so impeccable. This song is so hauntingly beautiful while retaining the tragicness of Blaidd's story and his fate. I can't do a playthrough of Elden Ring without completing Ranni's quest, but I'm never ready for the end of Blaidd's. This song brought me to tears as I remembered and honored not only Blaidd but my father as well. At the end, the line "Have Faith. I'm still with you" always pulls my heart strings because it made me feel like my father is watching me. Thank you Aviators for another wonderful song.

  • @abdullahirfan9991
    @abdullahirfan9991 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Blaidd wasn't just a good boy.... *he was a man*

    • @abdullahirfan9991
      @abdullahirfan9991 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @Mr_Aviators sorry man, already have one. Double it and pass it to the next

  • @draxn0160
    @draxn0160 ปีที่แล้ว +78

    Amazing work as always, Hope you have a good day Aviators
    And to all who are reading this while listening to this amazing ballad, halo you all have and amazing day as well!

  • @hiruharii
    @hiruharii ปีที่แล้ว +4

    make it quick for your friend. he trusted you.

  • @carbonbeaker409
    @carbonbeaker409 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    "When the voices, make my choices" feels like a callback to Song of the Abyss, and I'm definitely noticing some of the melodies used in Wolves, and possibly Friendship? Start of the chorus distantly reminds me of Have Faith. All in all, loved it! Definitely gonna be one I repeatedly listen to again!

  • @FenrirWolf203
    @FenrirWolf203 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Truly a song deserving for the bestest boy in Elden Ring. It really captures the esence of the tragedy of Blaidd's story. Not gonna lie, as much as I hate to admit it, this really made me cry. The "Remember who I was, half-wolf, forever yours", after the whole song being "half-wolf and half afraid" was so heart-warming and sweet, despite what it means in the story.

  • @JulieKasprik
    @JulieKasprik ปีที่แล้ว +10

    Amazing song, as always! It made me cry and I never played Elden Ring, but the story you sings leave us enough space to imagine and create too. Love you! 🖤

  • @CJgamer129
    @CJgamer129 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Beautiful song dude! It really reminds me of Find Me; a very fitting tribute for Blaidd.

  • @BrenGamerYT
    @BrenGamerYT ปีที่แล้ว +3

    He just wanted to be a good boy

  • @Xehxna
    @Xehxna ปีที่แล้ว +58

    This song reminds me of my fur baby whom passed away, she was a native american indigenous dog, and looked like a timber wolf 🐺.
    for 5yrs she was by my side lighting up my life with joy, heartache and luv. i lost her to cancer but she will always be with me.

    • @andrewjennings7306
      @andrewjennings7306 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Rip

    • @slayre1408
      @slayre1408 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My dog died yesterday. I know how you feel

    • @Xehxna
      @Xehxna ปีที่แล้ว +3

      @slayre1408 🫂 hug i really just want hug you its been 6 months and im still grieving.
      One thing that helps me heal is looking at her old videos and photos and seeing her smile in every one she was awake in. idk if that would help but i hope it helps i know everyone grievs diffrently.

    • @vixshire3672
      @vixshire3672 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Damn it man now you’ve done changed the whole song for me

    • @Xehxna
      @Xehxna ปีที่แล้ว

      @vixshire3672 hugs, sorry bro im still grieving hard songs and things remind me of my not so little angel.

  • @palladian2289
    @palladian2289 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    This is one of the best songs I’ve heard from you, Avi. And I’ve been listening for nearly 10 years now.

  • @darraluciano3341
    @darraluciano3341 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Finally a song for my man, it's such a beautiful tribute to him ❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @stevenneiman1554
    @stevenneiman1554 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    In a way, Blaidd makes the same choice as the Wolf in Sekiro. Owl might have just been some asshole unable to do more than bad parenting rather than a full eldritch horror able to create life and define its instincts, but ultimately both tasked their creations to serve a good person and then thought they could revoke that command and be obeyed.

  • @maitev.2629
    @maitev.2629 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    I love it. Can't wait to play this non-stop for the next month

  • @whitefang5973
    @whitefang5973 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    The main reason i could never go for the true ending, would never have been able to kill best boy. Amazing work on this song its so beautiful

    • @shrekkek9396
      @shrekkek9396 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      There's no "true" ending until next game is out, lol.

  • @kirius1998
    @kirius1998 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    I didn't expect this to be so unbelievably beautiful. Another amazing work. Thank you for this.

  • @Victor-056
    @Victor-056 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    The melody of the song sounds inspired by Imagine Dragon's "Demons", while also carrying aspects of Aviator's "They'll never find us".
    Combined, it makes for a Beautifully haunting Melody.

    • @Victor-056
      @Victor-056 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @Mr_Aviators Delete yourself Bot.

    • @Kodo_Arvin
      @Kodo_Arvin 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can't say if that's true, but I can hear it.

  • @Gubbedly6647
    @Gubbedly6647 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Blaidd did not deserve what happened to him I wish there was a way we could save him after letting him out of the evergaol

  • @wilhelm100
    @wilhelm100 ปีที่แล้ว +10

    This is such a beautiful tribute. I think another character who deserves an Aviators song is Hewg. He stays by the Tarnished's side until the end, smithing weapons even after he loses his mind. He reminds me of Blaidd in that way, in fact, and Radahn, too. Remaining loyal even after having their mind broken

    • @haveljohnson3799
      @haveljohnson3799 10 หลายเดือนก่อน

      All my homies love hewg

  • @dwarvenninja8104
    @dwarvenninja8104 ปีที่แล้ว +8

    It's not often that a song about a character in a video game makes me cry...

  • @Norinia
    @Norinia ปีที่แล้ว +4

    “This is my last Dark Souls song”
    •Immediately moves to Elden Ring• 😂😂😂 👍

  • @Ancient_War
    @Ancient_War 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    No, really, I just have something in my eye… *thinking of every Goodest Boi I’ve known*

  • @impracticalnuke
    @impracticalnuke ปีที่แล้ว +6

    How hard must it be, to devote your life to the one person you ever know and love and care, knowing that one day, your fate is already set to betray them. To betray their trust and their love of you, to betray your very existence, to betray your own family and your own friends.
    Here to our bestest friend, our bestest boy Blaidd. He was loyal till the very end.

  • @shadowbolthaseo1861
    @shadowbolthaseo1861 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    "Rest in peace my friend i will be her blade on your behalf i will keep her safe rest now wolf you earned your peace my friend i will carry on your path in your stead and keep her safe" is what i said listening to this song

  • @v0idz_779
    @v0idz_779 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Avi, now tell me, how the hell do you manage to remain SO high quality with every song you release?

  • @TCNAnimations
    @TCNAnimations ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I love this! I got Elden Ring last December to see what the hype was all about. This was my first "Souls" game and it was my favorite experience in gaming for a while. Seeing your other Souls songs has inspired me to go back and play the rest of the series. This series is beautiful, and your songs are the equally as beautiful. Phenomenal stuff! P.S Blaidd is the best boy.

  • @azuzur2281
    @azuzur2281 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This pulled heartstrings i didn't even knew I had. Don't know why, but the song resonated deep with me, specially the "lift you as i break" part.
    Guess is the selflessness and tragedy of blaidd quest line. Someone who was betrayed by his very nature

  • @SlicesOfLifeTV
    @SlicesOfLifeTV ปีที่แล้ว +3

    First off, excellent song. It really captures Blaidd's eternal struggle and endless devotion to the Age of Stars.
    I know a lot of people made comparsions between Siegward and Alexander, but this song made realize the comparisons between Blaidd and Gael. Both tragic figures serving their mistresses for a cause they see as noble.

  • @samuelspry6955
    @samuelspry6955 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Still think they should've included Alexander in Blaidds story, or vice versa. They fight together against Radahn (if you summon them), but after that?- nothing. They would've been thick as thieves, those two.

  • @Taevarth
    @Taevarth ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is a beautiful song.
    Never expected Blaidd to have his own fan song, but I love it so much.
    "Half Wolf, Forever Yours" just *chefs kiss*

  • @Punisher_Raider5447
    @Punisher_Raider5447 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Bro this song was amazing great job. Blaidd is my favorite character in Elden Ring and the way you made this song about him is absolutely perfect. I just love your music lol amazing work.

  • @4couleurs
    @4couleurs ปีที่แล้ว +7

    So happy to see this notification ! Great song as always ❤

  • @IngriSial
    @IngriSial 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Edit part:
    In the first two chorus, "Half wolf and half afraid", is a pretty curious contradiction. In symbology, wolves are synonymous of loyalty and strength, but also with bravery, characteristic of a warrior (for example, Mars in Rome mithology or the scandinavians warriors of the god Odin, who went into battle wearing wolf skins and howling). So, "Half Wolf" symbolizes, not only Blaidd's physical appearance, but also his BRAVERY when defending his sister. "Half afraid" would be then, his concern, translated into fear, for what could happen to his sister and for what damage he could do to her, once the mechanism corrupts his will.
    I didn't played Elden Ring (video games are not my strong point), so I can't say if this interpretation of mine is explicit in the construction of Blaidd as a character or if it was your impression when interacting with him, but I think it's very cool if you like mythological details in fiction and fantasy games.
    Anyway, thanks for being amazing and making such good music. A virtual hug from a fan from the south.
    Original part:
    I don't know if you're going to read this, but...
    Happy first anniversary of this beautiful song
    It's very nice to hear your voice and your songs, you are very nice Avi
    I still can't control my tears in the final part, you know:
    "We all need a friend to watch the world die out"
    I love this song so much

  • @fuzzyzombielove
    @fuzzyzombielove ปีที่แล้ว +2

    30 seconds in: Huh. I donno if I like this. Sounds kind of... cheesy?
    One minute later: (LITERALLY CRYING)

  • @Rockhoppr3
    @Rockhoppr3 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    As long as I have Good Boi Blaidd, I wouldn't care if I'm maidenless 😊🥰🐺

  • @AxethatGuy
    @AxethatGuy ปีที่แล้ว +4

    "Keep holding on for me, i will lift you as i break". Such saddeness yet the most beautiful part of the lyrics

  • @BIGESTblade
    @BIGESTblade ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Blaidd was such a loyal friend. Too bad his mistress was not.

  • @illyanesterenko8930
    @illyanesterenko8930 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Damn, that's such a good and nice song! Just like always a Masterpiece Aviators! Hope you feel alright everyday

  • @btchplease9758
    @btchplease9758 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This is what Blaidd is singing before you call him down.

  • @green_creeper288
    @green_creeper288 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

    They don't exist in the same universe (maybe) but I like to imagine Blaidd would be good friends with Artorias and Sif

    • @generalfeldmarschallaugust8089
      @generalfeldmarschallaugust8089 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      There is still a theory that Elden Ring and Dark Souls play on the same planet just different continents and time

  • @kamic136
    @kamic136 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    I’ve recently been listening to your music a lot more lately. Your songs place a sort of nostalgic feeling in me, even the newer ones! They give me the feeling of home, especially this one. This song brings tears to my eyes. It’s very beautiful and sends chills down my arms!

  • @fishpaste2100
    @fishpaste2100 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Awoo!

  • @rytlocknroll
    @rytlocknroll ปีที่แล้ว +3

    A great song for a good boy. 11/10 Fromsoft companion.

  • @Dash62g
    @Dash62g ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Something about these vocal melodies has a really strong Anime intro vibe. The chorus especially. Absolute bop.

  • @outcastmoth78kaminski4
    @outcastmoth78kaminski4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    *gets notification of new track from Aviators*
    *obligingly stops what I was doing to listen*
    *cue Dopamine*
    ☺️😌

  • @HenningsEdits
    @HenningsEdits ปีที่แล้ว +18

    First song of 2023! AWOOO!
    I love the uplifting energy of this song. It feels very nostalgic, especially with the little nod to Friendship in the instrumental.
    Can't wait for the Halfwolf EP! 🐺

  • @LSgaming201
    @LSgaming201 13 วันที่ผ่านมา +2

    This song makes me realize that there is a really strong possibility that Blaidd knew what would happen to him if Ranni got what she wanted, and he went along with it anyway.

  • @manttotime7843
    @manttotime7843 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    This has the same vibes as Song of the Abyss
    I love it

  • @vindurza
    @vindurza ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Goodest boi deserved so much better =

  • @DanielHernandez-kb3rk
    @DanielHernandez-kb3rk ปีที่แล้ว +2

    This hit harder then getting kick in the teath, when I was playing the game I just went to ranni place for a visit, then I notice those knife assassin's guys then Blaidd just attack me out of nowhere, I didn't know that was supposed to happen, Nobody gets a happy ending.😢

  • @richardtheraven4883
    @richardtheraven4883 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    I'm gonna be honest. At "forever yours" i started crying. It's so sad that such a good person has to suffer this much without a way out.

  • @frozenelemental
    @frozenelemental ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Absolutely delightful song Avi. Keep up the amazing work bro!

  • @mcmactheaveragesunbro8741
    @mcmactheaveragesunbro8741 ปีที่แล้ว +20

    I love this style! Definitely one of my new favorite songs of yours!

  • @nightowl01985
    @nightowl01985 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Never played Elden Ring and knew next to nothing about this character but I know the first 10 times I listened to this song and really listened to it. I was brought to tears each time it was Very emotional and really powerful. I love your music keep up the good work.

  • @Excelsior1937
    @Excelsior1937 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This song has got a vibe like “Something special is coming to an end.”

  • @ivymeiYT
    @ivymeiYT ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Gorgeous... what a beautiful voice you have, it's a pleasure to listen to you 🥰

  • @adenentertainment7365
    @adenentertainment7365 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    The intro gives off solar eclipse vibes.

  • @James11111
    @James11111 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Fromsoft's really just
    "Wanna see me put Guts in the game?" *Artorias*
    "Wanna see me do it again?" *Blaidd.*

  • @Adahy_Bullet
    @Adahy_Bullet ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Rest in Peace, Blaidd. You was the bestest boy ;-;

  • @radiatingstupidity2096
    @radiatingstupidity2096 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Morgott deserves a song he crawled from the sewers to protect a order who despised him struggling with his shame killing champions upon champions during the shattering only to die protecting the tree he unrequitedly loved

    • @shrekkek9396
      @shrekkek9396 ปีที่แล้ว

      If making a real life parallel Morgott would be a jew standing up for nazis, so...no?

  • @Ht9ehtoom
    @Ht9ehtoom ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Never played elden ring, but this still nearly made me cry.
    The ability to be able to create something that powerul is really impressive. Definitely something to be proud of.

  • @mysterymysterio7671
    @mysterymysterio7671 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    I devote this song to Cullen Rutherford from DAI. Prove me wrong. He fought against his past and his addictions. And he did it. He was afraid for the Inquisitor, he was worried. But despite the fact he is very brave. Probably the bravest character that I have ever met. That songs is a true reflection of his thoughts and dreams. I just love the match! Half wolf forever yours💔

  • @hard_living
    @hard_living ปีที่แล้ว +2

    I can't believe I am just finding this masterpiece. The algorithm has failed me. Aviators, you blew this one out of the park. From the visuals of seeing Blaidd with Ranni to the lyrics really holding to what this determined character was really about, I am just... in tears for the best of reasons. This song was right on the money with what I imagine Blaidd was thinking this entire time. Knowing from the start that he would eventually betray his most important person through no fault of his own. To fighting the urge day in and day out while risking his life to see her will done.
    Blaidd really is best boy... Ranni's heartbroken dialogue tells us everything we need to know about how close these two were. And for him to place his trust in us, to become her new protector... If you can't tell, this story has really touched me. Thank you for this amazing song!

  • @ABluSkittle
    @ABluSkittle ปีที่แล้ว +3

    This hits me right in the feels!

  • @Rokuns
    @Rokuns 2 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    When I got to this point I honestly wanted to delete my save and never pick up the game again instead of putting my "Goodest Boi" down. Melania may have been a challenge but she'd never be able to compete against the blood I'd be willing to spill just to save him and give Ranni her beloved and devoted fluff a chance to hold each other in perpetuity!
    "Half Wolf, Forever Yours"

  • @chinangel
    @chinangel ปีที่แล้ว +2

    take my tear-soaked thumbs up you bastards

  • @Nofsleft
    @Nofsleft ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Farewell Blaidd, you have fought long and hard and have served your lady well. Now rest loyal shadow, your long service is at last at its end. o7