After he was betrayed by meg, he became bitter and never went back for her. Zeus didn't like this and cut him off, telling him he would never become a true god. He then found his own way to become a god again by brute forcing it and took over Olympus. (Meanwhile, Meg took over the underworld in her own villain song.) (The edits were me trying to flesh out the story)
Oh, dude. If that were true, then this isn't a villain song unless Heracles ends up like Zeus did after taking out Cronus. It's just a fallen hero song. Otherwise, it's still a hero song, just one fallowing Heracles realizing just how much of a s.o.b. his dad is.
Heracles almost never felt like he belonged. He was stronger than all, but he was seen as a freak for causing trouble he did not mean to. His family told him of his true origin and instructed him to go to a temple to meet his true father, so he could finally be amongst the gods of Olympus. However, this tale took a different turn. Zeus did not accept his son, who was now mortal and thus beneath his notice. Zeus did not even bother to show himself. Heracles, feeling betrayed and alone, became a perfect tool for the God of the Underworld, Hades. How did the God of the Underworld come to know of the boy he assumed had died? Simple. During his time seeking allies to usurp Mount Olympus and seize the throne from his younger brother, Hades heard tales of a mortal far stronger than most. Through some deals, he learned the boy’s name to be Heracles-the same boy who was meant to have died during his fall to Earth. At first, the god was enraged and ready to kill the boy. However, due to his cunning nature, Hades discovered that Zeus, ever the prideful god, had refused to help his own flesh and blood simply because Heracles was mortal. Yet the boy was still very strong. Sensing an opportunity, Hades decided to manipulate the boy instead. He promised Heracles power beyond imagination, recognition and fame beyond his wildest dreams, and, of course, revenge on the so-called father who had abandoned him. Heracles, feeling abandoned and scorned, agreed to join his uncle. Under Hades’ tutelage, Heracles was trained to be ruthless and brutal. He was sent to slay several monsters, honing his skills to become the ultimate warrior. During this time, he grew close to a woman named Meg, who was enslaved to Hades. Their bond deepened, though it remained under the shadow of Hades’ control. The time came for Hades to release the Titans to wage war on Olympus. Heracles wished to join the battle, but without his godly power, he could never enter Olympus. That is, unless he did one tiny thing-damn Meg to the souls of the damned. Though Hades already owned her soul, Heracles cared for her deeply. But Hades had no use for a warrior with a heart. Meg begged Heracles to save her, but Heracles hesitated. His love for her was great, but he could not forget the lies he believed to be true, the undeserved hate he had suffered simply for existing, and, most of all, the abandonment by his father. Heracles believed he deserved his place among the gods. In the end, he turned his back on Meg and joined the Titans. As Hades dragged Meg’s soul into the depths of the Underworld, Heracles regained his godly power. Standing before Zeus, he prepared to duel his father for the throne of Olympus.
Your. Story. Is. So. GOODDD!!!! I love this concept, It fits the usual style of greek mythology. Even though what happened to Meg made me extremely sad😭
@@turquoisejelly5615 the original disney is "hercules made a deal with hades to seal (temporarily remove) his godly strength in exchange for Meg to be safe" The inverse of that is restoring/boosting his current godliness in exchange for Megs death/return to the sea of souls.
@@shadowldrago Honestly. My favorite part of this whole segment was when the pot keeper "warned" his father to keep Hercules away from them. He warned them. And I'm just thinking, "Or what? What could you possibly do to them?"
In this alternative universe, pain and panic report back to hades that they have failed to kill Hercules. Instead of being mad, hades instead plants seeds of doubt, rage and distrust. Moulding him into this tool that he can direct to Olympus as a distraction while he gets to business opening the titans prison
Hades: *”YOU WHAT?!”* _Bursts into fire before breathing and having his hands up._ “You know what? Maybe this is a blessing in disguise. The little twerp probably won’t remember a thing.” _Picks up Pain and Panic by their throats_ “So to correct this little screw up, I’m giving you two a second chance. Aren’t I great boss? In let’s say… a couple years or so, just go by and whisper some lies in his ear. And *don’t* mess it up this time!” _Flames turning red as he drops them, letting them scurry off in panic._
@@lostartist7751I read this in his voice Also I see him using Megara to seal the deal. “You see Meg, I knew you would’ve fallen for ol’’golden boy head over heels in love, I mean he has everything. Muscles, kindness and innocence of a new born babe….funny thing about that innocence…it can be use to mold doubts, rage and greed. Through the use of my two goofballs subordinates going into town one every few months to speak nasty rumors have tainted herc. Now add the fact that you’ve been working for me OOOOOOF Hercules is now brimming with rage”
@@jackmack4181 Pain and Panic suddenly sneak poison into Herc’s cup, Herc goes into a rage and does whatever the Disney version of killing Meg. Hades: _Watches Meg’s soul floating down as the counter rises up by 1._ “Well, look like our little Nutmeg cracked. Oh well, you win some and you lose some.” _Thinks this is the breaking point to finally sicc Herc on Olympus while getting the Titans._
Here's my take on a story for this. Hades somehow learns Hercules was alive sooner than in the movie (maybe Pain and Panic actually tell the truth). At first he's furious of course but then he realizes he has an opportunity here. After all, the boy is still young and impressionable. So Hades finds Herc, telling him of his Godly origin but twists the tale to make it seem like Zeus abandoned him. Its Hades who then trains Herc with promises that one day, he'd help him claim his place as a God. During this time Herc meets Meg and does fall for her, however due to his alliance with Hades, the feeling is not mutual this time. Still, Hades uses Herc's love as an extra motivator, fully revealing he has Meg's soul and that as an extra bonus, will set her free as long as Herc takes down Zeus. When the titan's are set free Herc does have a brief moment of hesitation until Hades reminds him of his ownership of Meg, this is enough to drive Herc to Olympus and face the Gods once and for all As Hades simply sits back and watches the show
Minor key version of the music, segwaying into the new lyrics, the artist for Lydia The Bard’s Evil Meg AND fascinating implications? Why, Mr Hyles, what a delightful Christmas gift!
I like this cuz it feels like it plays into the fact that in the original myth his biggest weakness was his anger and his quickness to violence. A lot of his problems were caused by him getting mad and killing people accidentally or on purpose. To me this plays as he's had enough of being outcaste by mortals, and after realizing the only person he thought he could trust betrayed him, he kinda snaps and decides to go to the 'source' of his problems (i can see hades making some lie about herc being abandoned that helps wind him up).
So Caleb is the male Lydia now? I'm here for that. Maybe she could even help with rewritting the lyrics. Be amazing to see you two collab and really fill out the vilanized hero songs.
I always wondered what this particular Hercules song would sound like if it were a villain song, and you Caleb have finally answered that question. And for that I thank you, your vocals are positively astounding and brilliant as always!!!
What if this is an AU where BOTH villain songs are happening at the same time? (Referring to Meg's Villain song by Lydia) Like the hatred Herc had is the reason he walked away from Meg. She's taking over the underworld while he's trying to take over Olympus
@@larryritch What if they fall in love but decide to stay evil together???😂😂😂 Everyone thinks that the kiss is a sign of peace, but actually they are going to take over the world as a couple.
When Zeus is about to kill Herc, he gets sniped and pushed away, revealing a Goddess Meg and says, "He's mine to kill, Zeus. MINE!" A three way faction between Zeus, Hercules, and Meg would be an awesome story. Zeus with most of the Olympian Gods, Herc with Demi Gods and Mortals trying to take over Olympus, and Meg trying to sabotage both(mainly Herc) and are allies with the Imprisoned titans and the dead.
This is really cool. I love how different and melancholy the vibe is. A really neat evil twist on a Disney classic with some lovely art attached. Everyone involved did great! Good video. Merry Christmas Caleb, hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season and God bless y’all💙🙏
In my head, @LydiatheBard's Megs's villain song and this one take place in the same universe, and now I wonder what would happen if they met like this.
Amazing work, as always! So cool you were inspired by Lydia. Love how unnerving and villainous this is. Wonder if the two of you could ever team up for a villainous duet? Like Aladdin and Jasmine? Or Rapunzel and Flynn? Aurora and Phillip? Cinderella and Prince Charming? Just some ideas for a villainous duet. Again, love your epic vocals and your vids. Keep up the awesome work!
banger as always, lyrics if anyone was also curious! : I have often dreamed of a far off place Where a hero’s welcome would be waiting for me Where the crowds would cheer when they see my face But this voice keeps saying “You’re not where you’re meant to be..” I will find my way, I can go the distance I’ll be there someday, claiming what is mine I know every trial will be reconciled When I go most anywhere, and take where I belong Down an unknown road, to embrace my fate Though that road may wander, I will find where you hide And a thousand years would be worth the wait It might take a lifetime.. but you’re running out- Running out of time… I am on my way, I can go the distance I don’t care how far; in your weakness I am strong I know every mile will be worth my while…! I will chase you anywhere, and take where I belong
Now this is what i call epic a story of a hero who did everything for the king of the gods to please him only to lose the one person that he loved so he thought if he can’t be happy then what did he have to lose by killing the gods What happend next only the fates will know
I have always, always wanted to hear "One Last Hope" as a villain or mourning song, and with this version of "Go The Distance" bringing me to my KNEES, I have so much hope that you could smash that as well
Oh, so we have to figure out the story. Let's see... Herc's human family is killed, and he's mourning. He figured out Zeus is his birth father that everyone prays to, but when they actually needed him, when Herc needed Zeus, Zeus never showed up. Zeus is a God, he can do whatever he wants... So why did he let his family die? Why did he let everyone hurt him through his life? Why didn't he come and say "I miss you, kid."? Why did he leave him to figure everything out himself? So he starts the Hero Journey, but with a twist. With a bitter heart. He has a moment when his heart softens, with Meg, but she's around Hades fingers. She can't do anything Hades refuses. Another God against him. But he's still a hero, and heroes save mortals. He asks Hades what he wants for Meg's freedom. The downfall of Zeus. Well, its a good thing his heart is already bitter against Zeus.
Wow...I...wow!! The original song is just so uplifting and inspirational, I wasn't sure it could EVER be fashioned into something darker, but I honestly think you succeeded!! Very well done!!!
"You understand nothing. My first family: dead. My life wasted on ridiculous quests. My second wife dead, after being tricked into poisoning me and leaving me to a painful demise. And my compensation? I got to become a minor god. Immortal, so I can never forget my pain. Stuck here as a gatekeeper, a doorman, a… a butler for the Olympians. No, you don’t understand."
Mr. Caleb, from a rockstar fan favorite man, you got badass taste when it comes to making a young fellow into a villainous warrior to Zeus.....I'm highly impressed 🤝
YOOOO this was amazing! I loved the way you changed the lyrics, especially to “take where I belong”. And the animatic was super epic as well! Paragraph Time: In my mind, Hercules finds the coin from Zeus early on, and has always held some resentment for him. But he plays the long game. Trains with Phil, gets the fame and glory. But in this timeline, he fails. Maybe he saves Meg and she leaves him, or maybe he doesn’t save her at all. Zeus wants to welcome him into Olympus all the same, but when Herc’s powers manifest, he charges to Olympus on his own terms to take it down.
The paralels between this animation amd 600 strike(most animations) The cape - the wind scarf Hercules fights Zeus to free Meg's soul - Odyseus fights Poseidon to get back to his wife(bow only to k!ll the suitors, it went fine 🎶🤟MY MERCY HAS LONG SINCE DROWNED, IT DIED TO BRING ME HOME🤟🎶) (This one also ciunts for the Hercules movie) Neither follow their original material, Aeolus's island doesn't fly and Hercules isn't Hera's kid
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Tell me the story ✍️📖
Hércules Will take back Meg's soul by any means neccesary. Even taking down his father
And After this BANGER Caleb se His sights on One Last Hope
Hades takes Megs Soul. Will return it on one condition. Herc takes down his father.
He got mad at people still calling him Hercules when HERACLES is his actual name
After he was betrayed by meg, he became bitter and never went back for her. Zeus didn't like this and cut him off, telling him he would never become a true god. He then found his own way to become a god again by brute forcing it and took over Olympus. (Meanwhile, Meg took over the underworld in her own villain song.)
(The edits were me trying to flesh out the story)
@@krod432 ooh that makes sense given the visuals
Truly iconic
Hell yeah
The OG 👊❤️
A GOAT supporting another GOAT💚
They always said that genius recognizes genius. 💛💚💛💚💛
Lydia and Caleb bringing awesome villainy to the world together
Disney hercules with a mythology accurate Zeus.
Oh, dude. If that were true, then this isn't a villain song unless Heracles ends up like Zeus did after taking out Cronus. It's just a fallen hero song. Otherwise, it's still a hero song, just one fallowing Heracles realizing just how much of a s.o.b. his dad is.
@@LuciannaDeCelio What does s.o.b stand for?
@KaylieghHereford Son of a bit** if i'm not wrong
True.
Son of BBEG@KaylieghHereford
the AU where the prophecy of zeus getting overthrown by his son comes true, you love to see it.
And so The Cycle of Patricide continues as always.
Zeus! Your son has returned. I bring the destruction of Olympus!
That was about Chronos, Zeus's father
Death to Crono- oh sorry
@@BlueCoolOla Zeus also was told the same prophesy, so to stop it he had to eat his first wife.
Caleb has the male villain protagonits and Lydia has the female ones! Absolute win!
YESSS
Was she not singing a song about Dr. Facilier if i correctly remember
W WOOOO
There should be a collab duet between Caleb and Lydia 😯
@@herobrinelp4869I think you are confusing Tianas Villians song for Faciliers AU Almost There from Milkymelodies who is also fantastic
This is a Certified "ZEUS YOUR SON HAS RETURNED, I BRING DESTRUCTION TO OLYMPUS" Moment
Can’t help but think it could be something spiteful that Kratos said.
Phil:
“I thought you were gonna be the all time champ, not the all time chump.”
Herc: “And I took that personally.”
Heracles almost never felt like he belonged. He was stronger than all, but he was seen as a freak for causing trouble he did not mean to. His family told him of his true origin and instructed him to go to a temple to meet his true father, so he could finally be amongst the gods of Olympus. However, this tale took a different turn. Zeus did not accept his son, who was now mortal and thus beneath his notice. Zeus did not even bother to show himself.
Heracles, feeling betrayed and alone, became a perfect tool for the God of the Underworld, Hades. How did the God of the Underworld come to know of the boy he assumed had died? Simple. During his time seeking allies to usurp Mount Olympus and seize the throne from his younger brother, Hades heard tales of a mortal far stronger than most. Through some deals, he learned the boy’s name to be Heracles-the same boy who was meant to have died during his fall to Earth.
At first, the god was enraged and ready to kill the boy. However, due to his cunning nature, Hades discovered that Zeus, ever the prideful god, had refused to help his own flesh and blood simply because Heracles was mortal. Yet the boy was still very strong. Sensing an opportunity, Hades decided to manipulate the boy instead. He promised Heracles power beyond imagination, recognition and fame beyond his wildest dreams, and, of course, revenge on the so-called father who had abandoned him. Heracles, feeling abandoned and scorned, agreed to join his uncle.
Under Hades’ tutelage, Heracles was trained to be ruthless and brutal. He was sent to slay several monsters, honing his skills to become the ultimate warrior. During this time, he grew close to a woman named Meg, who was enslaved to Hades. Their bond deepened, though it remained under the shadow of Hades’ control.
The time came for Hades to release the Titans to wage war on Olympus. Heracles wished to join the battle, but without his godly power, he could never enter Olympus. That is, unless he did one tiny thing-damn Meg to the souls of the damned. Though Hades already owned her soul, Heracles cared for her deeply. But Hades had no use for a warrior with a heart.
Meg begged Heracles to save her, but Heracles hesitated. His love for her was great, but he could not forget the lies he believed to be true, the undeserved hate he had suffered simply for existing, and, most of all, the abandonment by his father. Heracles believed he deserved his place among the gods. In the end, he turned his back on Meg and joined the Titans.
As Hades dragged Meg’s soul into the depths of the Underworld, Heracles regained his godly power. Standing before Zeus, he prepared to duel his father for the throne of Olympus.
Your. Story. Is. So. GOODDD!!!! I love this concept, It fits the usual style of greek mythology. Even though what happened to Meg made me extremely sad😭
The only thing I don't get is why damning Meg would help Hercules regain his godly power. Could you explain that?
@Void100-v3x if a deal with hades to protect Meg could seal away his strength.... what of the inverse.
@@donovandelozier7156 wait, the inverse would actually make more correlation to the Disney Hercules
@@turquoisejelly5615 the original disney is "hercules made a deal with hades to seal (temporarily remove) his godly strength in exchange for Meg to be safe"
The inverse of that is restoring/boosting his current godliness in exchange for Megs death/return to the sea of souls.
"What was that silly nickname you used to call me? Jerkules? Heh, that was a funny name. You know, _I don't think I ever thanked you all for that."_
I always found that so dumb, he could kill you with one punch and you decide to make him mad?
@boblecatTeenagers have long since had the habit of doing stupid shit. Especially since they knew Herc wouldn’t fight back for fear of killing them.
@@shadowldrago Honestly. My favorite part of this whole segment was when the pot keeper "warned" his father to keep Hercules away from them.
He warned them. And I'm just thinking, "Or what? What could you possibly do to them?"
@boblecat At some point it becomes a game... and if Herc gives into his rage and attacks them, they win.
@@aienma6660 Ha, that got me thinking of Kratos' Spartan Rage. What would Hercules rage be called?
This really feels like how this could realistically happen
True
@jessejulienhoppner5698yeah I agree
This Herc took some lessons from Poseidon and learned that ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves
Yeah, lots of bloody heros grace the songs and tales today. I’m glad I’m not the only one thinking of this!!!!
That’s an epic reference
He learned to get in the water
Omg epic reference lmfaoo
Epic 🤩
This is absolutely the AU where Hades gets off his butt and finds out Hercules is alive a lot sooner.
In this alternative universe, pain and panic report back to hades that they have failed to kill Hercules. Instead of being mad, hades instead plants seeds of doubt, rage and distrust. Moulding him into this tool that he can direct to Olympus as a distraction while he gets to business opening the titans prison
What having competent underlings does for someone.
Hades: *”YOU WHAT?!”* _Bursts into fire before breathing and having his hands up._ “You know what? Maybe this is a blessing in disguise. The little twerp probably won’t remember a thing.” _Picks up Pain and Panic by their throats_ “So to correct this little screw up, I’m giving you two a second chance. Aren’t I great boss? In let’s say… a couple years or so, just go by and whisper some lies in his ear. And *don’t* mess it up this time!” _Flames turning red as he drops them, letting them scurry off in panic._
@@lostartist7751I read this in his voice
Also I see him using Megara to seal the deal. “You see Meg, I knew you would’ve fallen for ol’’golden boy head over heels in love, I mean he has everything. Muscles, kindness and innocence of a new born babe….funny thing about that innocence…it can be use to mold doubts, rage and greed. Through the use of my two goofballs subordinates going into town one every few months to speak nasty rumors have tainted herc. Now add the fact that you’ve been working for me OOOOOOF Hercules is now brimming with rage”
@@jackmack4181 Pain and Panic suddenly sneak poison into Herc’s cup, Herc goes into a rage and does whatever the Disney version of killing Meg.
Hades: _Watches Meg’s soul floating down as the counter rises up by 1._ “Well, look like our little Nutmeg cracked. Oh well, you win some and you lose some.” _Thinks this is the breaking point to finally sicc Herc on Olympus while getting the Titans._
It’s impressive that a few words change can shift the tone of a song
Not to mention just a few shifting of keys
Here's my take on a story for this. Hades somehow learns Hercules was alive sooner than in the movie (maybe Pain and Panic actually tell the truth). At first he's furious of course but then he realizes he has an opportunity here. After all, the boy is still young and impressionable. So Hades finds Herc, telling him of his Godly origin but twists the tale to make it seem like Zeus abandoned him.
Its Hades who then trains Herc with promises that one day, he'd help him claim his place as a God. During this time Herc meets Meg and does fall for her, however due to his alliance with Hades, the feeling is not mutual this time. Still, Hades uses Herc's love as an extra motivator, fully revealing he has Meg's soul and that as an extra bonus, will set her free as long as Herc takes down Zeus.
When the titan's are set free Herc does have a brief moment of hesitation until Hades reminds him of his ownership of Meg, this is enough to drive Herc to Olympus and face the Gods once and for all As Hades simply sits back and watches the show
Just the key change makes these lyrics so ominous. The animation is so clean, I love it all!
Minor key version of the music, segwaying into the new lyrics, the artist for Lydia The Bard’s Evil Meg AND fascinating implications? Why, Mr Hyles, what a delightful Christmas gift!
Imagine this was meant to be the prequel to Meg's villain song? (It's the suggested video at the end, it's a sign)
Can we all agree the biggest factor here is him not meeting Phil? Phil directed those thoughts into something postive being a hero
I like this cuz it feels like it plays into the fact that in the original myth his biggest weakness was his anger and his quickness to violence. A lot of his problems were caused by him getting mad and killing people accidentally or on purpose. To me this plays as he's had enough of being outcaste by mortals, and after realizing the only person he thought he could trust betrayed him, he kinda snaps and decides to go to the 'source' of his problems (i can see hades making some lie about herc being abandoned that helps wind him up).
Merry Christmas!!! 🌟
This animatic was a really fun challenge! Thanks for supporting me Caleb!!! :D
I knew I knew this art style! Amazing work as usual!! ❤❤
The moment I saw the thumbnail, I knew it was you Maeple! This looks amazing as always queen ❤
Epic animatic as always, Maeple! I recognized the thumbnail art style and I’m so glad I did!
So Caleb is the male Lydia now? I'm here for that.
Maybe she could even help with rewritting the lyrics. Be amazing to see you two collab and really fill out the vilanized hero songs.
Yes I like your idea 😊❤
I always wondered what this particular Hercules song would sound like if it were a villain song, and you Caleb have finally answered that question. And for that I thank you, your vocals are positively astounding and brilliant as always!!!
...I now need more of these, and I didn't even know I needed one.
What if this is an AU where BOTH villain songs are happening at the same time? (Referring to Meg's Villain song by Lydia)
Like the hatred Herc had is the reason he walked away from Meg. She's taking over the underworld while he's trying to take over Olympus
Pretty neat idea! 👌
Caleb, you’re stealing Lydia’s job
Lydia = female protag villains
Caleb = male protag villains :)
Jon: am I a joke to you?
I RECOGNIZE THIS ART STYLE YESSSS CANT BELIEVE YALL WORKED TOGETHER!!!! HEHEHE
MaepleTea's art is awesome :]
Imagine if this is going on at the same time as Meg's villain song and they end up fighting each other.
Conflict of the exes
Or a battle ending up in them kissing
@@larryritch What if they fall in love but decide to stay evil together???😂😂😂 Everyone thinks that the kiss is a sign of peace, but actually they are going to take over the world as a couple.
@@obehiikhigbonoaremen1241 YES
Zeus: Stop this madness boy, you can't defeat me!
Hercules: I Know. But He can
Kratos: ZEEEEUUUUUS!!!
Zeus: oh F*ck
I NEED to see that in a au comic 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂
YOUR SON HAS RETURNED! I BRING THE DESTEUCTION OF OLYMPUS!
“ZEUUUUUS! YOUR SON HAS RETURNED! AND I BRING WITH ME THE RUIN OF OLYMPUS!”
Huh. Didn't know there was another song in Epic the Musical that I missed
I literally watch this right after the last saga
Weird it wasn't in the ithaca saga
@@CadenceWhite-hd8mq how the hell do you spell "Ithaca" like that
This and The Ithaca Saga? We've been blessed 0:04
EPIC FAN SPOTTED RAHHHHHHHHHH
@tycooneryt495 RAHHH
WINIONS HOW WE FEELING
When Zeus is about to kill Herc, he gets sniped and pushed away, revealing a Goddess Meg and says, "He's mine to kill, Zeus. MINE!"
A three way faction between Zeus, Hercules, and Meg would be an awesome story. Zeus with most of the Olympian Gods, Herc with Demi Gods and Mortals trying to take over Olympus, and Meg trying to sabotage both(mainly Herc) and are allies with the Imprisoned titans and the dead.
This is really cool. I love how different and melancholy the vibe is. A really neat evil twist on a Disney classic with some lovely art attached. Everyone involved did great!
Good video. Merry Christmas Caleb, hope you and your family are having a wonderful holiday season and God bless y’all💙🙏
Damn this truly rocked me to my core it was beautifully done
In my head, @LydiatheBard's Megs's villain song and this one take place in the same universe, and now I wonder what would happen if they met like this.
This is a great Christmas gift
Guess Hercules learn the most important thing….
Ruthlessness is mercy upon ourselves
Hercules was always my favorite movie. To see him like this is fascinating but also hurts my childhood.
Caleb you magnificent son of a gun, one of my favorite disney songs as a villain song??? Truely a christmas gift of the ages
"And so the cycle continues" ~ Kronos
2:37
"ZEUUUUUS! Your son has returned! I bring the destruction of Olympus!"
Merry Christmas to Caleb Hyles!
The visuals at the end with Herc flying really shows the parallels between Hercules and Superman... 🤩
CHILLS.
Amazing work, as always! So cool you were inspired by Lydia. Love how unnerving and villainous this is. Wonder if the two of you could ever team up for a villainous duet? Like Aladdin and Jasmine? Or Rapunzel and Flynn? Aurora and Phillip? Cinderella and Prince Charming? Just some ideas for a villainous duet. Again, love your epic vocals and your vids. Keep up the awesome work!
banger as always, lyrics if anyone was also curious! :
I have often dreamed of a far off place
Where a hero’s welcome would be waiting for me
Where the crowds would cheer when they see my face
But this voice keeps saying “You’re not where you’re meant to be..”
I will find my way, I can go the distance
I’ll be there someday, claiming what is mine
I know every trial will be reconciled
When I go most anywhere, and take where I belong
Down an unknown road, to embrace my fate
Though that road may wander, I will find where you hide
And a thousand years would be worth the wait
It might take a lifetime.. but you’re running out-
Running out of time…
I am on my way, I can go the distance
I don’t care how far; in your weakness I am strong
I know every mile will be worth my while…!
I will chase you anywhere, and take where I belong
Now this is what i call epic a story of a hero who did everything for the king of the gods to please him only to lose the one person that he loved so he thought if he can’t be happy then what did he have to lose by killing the gods
What happend next only the fates will know
What a cool project and idea! Everyone's work is really showing here :D
I have always, always wanted to hear "One Last Hope" as a villain or mourning song, and with this version of "Go The Distance" bringing me to my KNEES, I have so much hope that you could smash that as well
2:20 zues!!! your son have retuned!!!
I think Lydia and Caleb would be a good Disney villain twins
I NEED THAT
@Hana_Hsame here 😊
Didn't they make a villain fansong for the movie Wish?
@@ayleth891They did.
Kind of a weird Christmas drop, but I’m here for it
Oh, so we have to figure out the story. Let's see...
Herc's human family is killed, and he's mourning. He figured out Zeus is his birth father that everyone prays to, but when they actually needed him, when Herc needed Zeus, Zeus never showed up. Zeus is a God, he can do whatever he wants... So why did he let his family die? Why did he let everyone hurt him through his life? Why didn't he come and say "I miss you, kid."? Why did he leave him to figure everything out himself? So he starts the Hero Journey, but with a twist.
With a bitter heart.
He has a moment when his heart softens, with Meg, but she's around Hades fingers. She can't do anything Hades refuses.
Another God against him. But he's still a hero, and heroes save mortals.
He asks Hades what he wants for Meg's freedom.
The downfall of Zeus.
Well, its a good thing his heart is already bitter against Zeus.
This is so good! Imagine if this is connected to Lydia’s Meg villain song. It would be so perfect for a continuation of Meg’s villain arc~
OMG this was amazing! Id love to see more Hero as Villain songs! Ooh maybe Simba or Aladdin! That could be awesome!
Yes I like your ideas 😊❤
This is a very interesting concept. We need more of these alignment swapped songs. :D
I just want this to be in the same universe as Lydia's Meg villain song. That would make it even more epic than it already is!
Wow...I...wow!!
The original song is just so uplifting and inspirational, I wasn't sure it could EVER be fashioned into something darker, but I honestly think you succeeded!!
Very well done!!!
I saw the artstyle and i KNEW it was Maepletea!! Graaaahhhh this is so good please do more male villain songs!! (Can you do one For Simba?)
Think Kratos is gonna want to have words with this version of Hercules...
I SAW THE MAEPLE ART AND GOT HERE AS FAST AS I COULD! THIS SOUNDS SO GOOD!!! :D
you're a legend baby!
also subscribed and liked the video!
ya such a talent!
He's gone from singing villain songs to making villain arcs. You love to see it.
I’d honestly pay to see a Hercules retelling like this.
This is spellbinding- I got chills from the opening notes, all the way through til the last few notes; this is amazing
MORE VILLAIN VERSION SONGS PLSSS
Merry Christmas caleb! Thanks For this gift! 🎁🎄❤️
More of this hero turned villains please!
Yes I like your idea 😊❤
"You understand nothing. My first family: dead. My life wasted on ridiculous quests. My second wife dead, after being tricked into poisoning me and leaving me to a painful demise. And my compensation? I got to become a minor god. Immortal, so I can never forget my pain. Stuck here as a gatekeeper, a doorman, a… a butler for the Olympians. No, you don’t understand."
Mr. Caleb, from a rockstar fan favorite man, you got badass taste when it comes to making a young fellow into a villainous warrior to Zeus.....I'm highly impressed 🤝
YOOOO this was amazing! I loved the way you changed the lyrics, especially to “take where I belong”. And the animatic was super epic as well!
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In my mind, Hercules finds the coin from Zeus early on, and has always held some resentment for him. But he plays the long game. Trains with Phil, gets the fame and glory. But in this timeline, he fails. Maybe he saves Meg and she leaves him, or maybe he doesn’t save her at all. Zeus wants to welcome him into Olympus all the same, but when Herc’s powers manifest, he charges to Olympus on his own terms to take it down.
That was great! I love the story told, speaks to my soul! Also, Merry Christmas, Caleb.
Bro, You sound so much like him! It sounds so good! :3
Hercules Caleb is everything!
Love how we getting this just after epic the musical finished
Very ironic
The song that Hercules would use when he was being manipulated by hera
I clicked on this and wasn’t expecting to see that Mapletea made the animation
you should totally do this as a spinoff of @lydiathebard's villain princess series. i can see it being popular.
The amazing Maepletea jumpscare! Love you both!
OMG I LOVE THIS SOOOOO MUCH !! Hercules was always my favorite Disney movie !!
The second I saw the thumbnail art I knew it was Maepletea!
LEZGOOO MAEPLE HYPE
MAEPLE IN THE HOUSE
I never clicked so fast on one of your videos
Lydia the Bard should totally watch this.
She did and commented!
The paralels between this animation amd 600 strike(most animations)
The cape - the wind scarf
Hercules fights Zeus to free Meg's soul - Odyseus fights Poseidon to get back to his wife(bow only to k!ll the suitors, it went fine 🎶🤟MY MERCY HAS LONG SINCE DROWNED, IT DIED TO BRING ME HOME🤟🎶)
(This one also ciunts for the Hercules movie)
Neither follow their original material, Aeolus's island doesn't fly and Hercules isn't Hera's kid
Caleb Hyles & Lydia The Bard:Protag Villain Duo😈🎵🎶🎤
Oh goodie a villain song on Christmas day! YAY!
Merry Christmas, and it's honestly alarming how quickly I clicked on this video.
Didn’t know that I needed to hear this for Christmas.😕🙂
we need more of these literally
Zeus, you killed your father and took his place, and your father already did the same to his father. You should be worried.
I smell a series coming.
Never been this early, but sounds great and merry Christmas
This is so EPIC!
Please do Aladdin or Tarzan I don't know how their villain stories would go but it would be interesting to see them as villains
Omg so so so epic thank you THE CHILLS CALEB, THE CHILLS
The fact that 3 days ago i searched for this specific song and he made this now is kinda wild.
That last line...
Pure perfection
GOT THEM CHILLS! Beautiful work!
I love Disney hero to villain songs! You do such good work Caleb.