They should have you on as either: A) A prophetic bard performing in a tavern somewhere they stop for the night, or B) A bard who has been following the party and piecing their story together from bystanders and NPCs that the Mighty Nein have encountered, a superfan who wants the world to know the story of her greatest heroes by immortalizing them in song. Just so we can watch them cry, one by one as you sing each of their songs. And, you know, so that you can reap a very mild benefit for your incredible talent, work, and passion.
"Little boy, who holds you when you sleep" damn, that line broke me. I'm here thinking about Fjord and his fake accent, him trying to impersonate his captain, trying to appear charming and strong and like someone who's basically manlier than he his. He struggled to admit to being vulnerable when his powers faulted, and it was only after meeting Cad and the wildmother that he was able to glimpse at another side of masculinity, other ways to be a man. And in learning how to be earnest and kind and patient and observant, he realized he could be vulnerable and that there could be someone to care for him, that he could have a mother to hold him when he sleeps. Anyway now I'm emotional, and this is crazy beautiful.
The four dislikes are from U'katoa, Avantica, Nott, and a turtle. For real though this was awsome. You deserve every bit of recognition that's coming your way!
I mean, 3 for 3, if you end up doing the whole mighty nine cast, that is enough for an EP or even an album just saying, but seriously you write and perform magic ❤️
"But now you've found a mother who's convinced you that you've found a home" I'm not crying, you're crying. Seriously, wow. Such a beautiful tribute to our charming green boi.
Little boy who holds you in your sleep? What voices come to comfort you, in lonely rooms with blood between your teeth? That line hit me the hardest and makes you think of all the long, painful hours Fjord has probably spent alone filing down his teeth to try desperately to fit in. This song, like the other two, are so perfectly crafted it feels like I'm hearing parts of these characters souls reaching out to me.
"When the others gape and grin, at monster fangs and monster skin, You know your tongue will always win, you know your tongue will always win..." The uncertainty in the second line, and knowing that Fjord had to talk his way out of so many fights in the orphanage BROKE ME. This song just broke me in general. Not as much as Yasha's but jeez. Powerful stuff. You have some insane talent! I can't wait to hear your next one!
You know when I heard you do Warm Eyes I thought “oh she really gets Jester, she’s got some connection to that character.” But sweet Jesus, three songs for three very different character and your insight into each is amazing.
Spoilers for episode 69 (But if your watching this then i assume you've already watched it) "then another man who called you his friend made sure you’d never see him again and as you sank you knew why they called you a stone" I love Travis and Fjord is my favorite character. I love hexblades and what Travis and Matt have done with Fjord and is story is perfection in my opinion. But one of the things that irked me was the way Fjord talked about and judged Yasha after episode 69, before they knew she wasn't acting of here own accord. He was kinda an A**hole and was always the first to think the worst of the whole ordeal. It seamed so off base for Fjord and It felt like one of the weakest roleplaying moments for Travis/Fjord. I didn't think about it till I heard that line. Fjords only family before the M9 was his crew and Vandran, built by trust and looking out for one another on the sea. All that was ruined by one mans betrayal. The M9 were Fjords second chance at this idea of a built family, and in his experience it only took one person to ruin it all. Yasha seamed like that one person. To Fjord, this betrayal was all too familiar. Looking back, it's such an insignificant moment but it was perfectly in character. F***, i love this show.
I think it’s something he shares in common with Beau that they push people away when they’re hurt. Both of them thought that Yasha may have been acting of her own accord after that fight, both of them came inches to dying at her (mind controlled) hands. They were trying to protect themselves emotionally. Yasha being controlled meant that she had to watch herself hurt them and that they left her in there. They were too busy dealing with their own hurt in that initial apparent betrayal to consider that alternative and the additional pain it would bring. Both of them practically raised themselves, both of them have been betrayed in the past, there’s even a psych term for it (avoidant attachment style).
oh god, the "you knew why they called you a stone" line BROKE me. you've captured each of them so well and in such incredibly unique ways-the simple joy of jester, the heavy weight of yasha, the steady beat of fjord, and the HOPE that has built in all of them as they've progressed in their journeys. i can't wait to hear anything and everything else you put out, critter content or not 💛
Summer 2020: mid-campaign M9 songs make everyone cry ?? 20??: end-campaign M9 songs send everyone to therapy Great work! I am on standby to purchase the first thing you put out!
Tremendous. Stupendous. Lovely. I imagined Fjord closing his eyes and hearing this song from the Wildmother at some point important in their relationship, at the cross-section of when Fjord knew he was ready to become the Wildmother's champion and she gently assures him he's making the right choice, but giving him a lullaby. We don't know all of Fjord's backstory but I believe it involves an orphanage, so there's this void in him there's also this really rough childhood of being a half-orc, not human enough to fit in, not orc enough to belong there either. Then there's that empty place where he longs for parents, someone that cares for him. Vandren was like his father and he lost him out on the open sea. Melora, whom he has recently found eases this ache he has for a mother. So much he becomes her knight and defender. Through the course of the melody you meet the Mighty Nein and they comfort that part of him that longs to be apart of something real, and then you get to the party with Mollymauk and when they find out that he died after they were kidnapped and it just rips Fjord apart, and he falls into a deep pit of doubt, entertaining the call of Uk'otoa but the Wildmother and the Nein pull him out. They pull him into adventure. A life on the land and sea, surrounded by his family, remembering the hard journey behind him, but always looking forward to the horizon ahead. I wish I was an illustrator. But you gave me an absolute vision. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo. Let's write a musical, I'll take the book, you take the lyrics.
You like to see us cry don't you? And the change from like really high and happy to somber to wise It's so unfair when people are super talented and pretty
Girl you write magic. I got tears, I got shivers. You just really know how to grasp all the characters' thematic threads and weave them into such powerful songs. I can't believe it every time you come up with new song. I can't wait for the others now T.T
Wow. Travis HAS to see this. I've always loved fjord, but I think this opened up a whole new way of seeing him and his journey to be accepted. Absolutely beautiful
This one sat with me for a while. I didn't especially connect with Fjord for the longest time. However, the more I listen to this song, the more I love it, and him, and your beautiful story telling ability! As a creative myself, I so don't want to add any pressure to your process or work, especially during these difficult times, but know that if or when you release more of your work, I'll be jumping at the chance to listen :)
Whenever I listen to this and I hear the line “and the you knew why they called you a stone.” I get chills, dude fjord is such a great character and this little lady here is able to write some beautiful music for them I love it every time
I’m both ecstatic and hesitant for you to do Caleb’s song...and Molly’s. Those two are gonna hurt SO BAD. Nott/Veth’s is probably gonna hurt a bit too.😕
I'm just picturing a moment in the series when Fjord finally discovers his origins and Jester gently sings this over him as he and the rest of the party sleeps while she keeps watch during a long rest also this is the 30th time i've come back to listen to this song
i'm SUCH a fan oh my worm?? literally brilliant. the pacing, the lyrics, the way certain words are emphasized, how the intensity changes and develops as the song progresses ???? aaaAAA !!
"But now you've found a mother who's convinced you that you've found a home" this line hit me pretty hard. Thanks for creating a little moment of respite for me and I'm sure for many others. Thanks for sharing your art with us 💞
"As you sank, you knew why they called you a Stone." OOF, holy heck, so many layers in just that one line. Brilliant. Once again made teary by your character songs.
I love that there were so many refrences to his teeth. So many pauses in the guitar playing to make the lyrics clear. Like someone was cutting through his viels to catch the glimps of the real him. Fucking amazing.
Oh man, jeez, that one hit me hard. You're making some real poetry here. Even divorced from knowing the stories you're expanding on, these are beautiful songs, beautiful stories. I don't want to blow sunshine, but this is what bards are, this is the tradition of telling stories that move people through song. I feel like I am watching a talent in the beginning of its bloom. You are obviously inspired, the speed of your release, and the high quality reflect that. Many people become inspired and produce passionate, but clumsy, work. Yours is producing beauty. Whatever growth you've had, whatever work you've put in before this point has intersected with that inspiration at the perfect time. As I said before, you have "It", and I am very glad to be able to watch your gift flourish. These songs are beautifully written. That is no small thing. Thank you for this song.
Lurklen - thank you, thank you, thank you. this is so beyond encouraging. gonna be reading this when I need a boost. sending love and gratitude to wherever you are.
Each song is a past, present, and future storytelling of each character- but why is it I felt that more so in this one song than the others? Those guitar breaks really had images of fjord's growth flashing before my eyes. Bro
Wow wow! I am a Wildemount DM and I would like to introduce a Bard in the tavern and play this song as her performance. I have to introduce your music to my party. Wow again thank you for creating this 😍
I think one of the things I love the most is when you stop playing and just let the (beautiful) lyrics stand alone in the silence. Another masterpiece!
I love Lilli! All her songs are pure gold and touch us critters so deep. This song in particular, it could be an anthem for any foster child who can never find anyone to trust.
I am always on the verge of tears to this song. I adore it so much. Fjord was so relatable, to be putting on a show for others only to eventually find solace in true relationships.
I had to come back and say that: aside that I love M9... aside that Fjord is one of my favourite characters... this resonates personally to me... it moves me, it reminds of things lost and gained, of uncertainty and hope... this is a song I will come back to... it is the hope and love I will carry from now on.
I've always connected really strongly with Fjord. There's many parallels between his story and my own. This song touched on every one of them, and now here I am crying. While I haven't found that mother, I hope that I will, soon. Thank you for making this song. I really needed it.
Thank you Lilli. Your music has been helping me a lot through quarantine. They always hit so close to home, and feel so genuine. Thank you for sharing with us. Don't forget to love each other. Drink water. And keep making yourself happy with your music. Thank you Lilli.
“And as you sank, you knew why they called you a stone” *all the air gets punched out of my lungs, I fall to the ground and die* That is SO CLEVER! Such a good line!
I just saw this on Reddit and had to watch every song. Every single one is able to capture the character and their stories perfectly. From the lyrics, the chords, and tone. I’m so excited to hear more! And hopefully the cast can see how amazing this is!
Hott damn, I am instantly infatuated with you. Charisma lvl 1000. WHat kind of charm is this!? No seriously, I love your accent. Such natural voice color
i just discover you channel and i've been sobbing all day with your songs on loop also i love your facial expressions with the second "you know your tongue will always win", "you pray that it will never win" and "you know that she will always win" expresin doubt, fear and happiness
I'm a little behind and just finished the episode where Fjord gets cocooned and gets magic back. This song is beautiful and really captures the spirit of the wild mother looking over Fjord. I'm not an emotional person, but your heart and energy brought a tear to my eye.
With your permission, I would love to record a cover of this. (Assuming of course, that I can manage to sing even a single complete verse without just breaking down... yeesh... so, sooo good.)
Just picturing the wild mother holding a baby Fjord like Kala holding baby Tarzan singing to him knowing she's gonna be there for him in his time of need. Very well done; brought a tear to my eye. Keep it up!
Having listened to all of the songs in the series so far. From Matt to Jesters song, something about this song keeps me coming back to it. It just hits different
I just got into critical role about a month ago so I'm not that far into it, but I relate a lot to Fjord and this song was absolutely amazing! The lyrics are so beautiful and poetic and your style is exactly what I love in music
From 3:56 to the end is what made me really tear up. There was something there in those couple of seconds that felt very very vulnerable and real. Thank for sharing your talent with the world.
i first listened to this song when i was catching up, and didnt quite understand most of the lyrics.But im on ep 110 rn and let me just say this is possibly my favorite fan made fjord content ever. Your so good with lyrics and you understand his character so well i just :')) dude im so comforted and so sad at the same time
I've lost count of how many times I have listened to this song, but the line "...and as you sank, you knew why they called you a stone", gets me teary every time. These songs are so amazing!!! Thank you Mx. Furfaro for making such wonderful music!!
I have no idea what's going on but I am so proud that the comments are so supportive. I really need to get caught up with CR because the Stone line was lost on me. Great work!!
Out of all your songs I think this is my favorite. I've really connected with Fjord as a character and something about having that feeling put into song is very therapeutic. Thank you so much :)
Thank you so much for this musical journey that is fjord. The chaos and configuration of his character shows well in this. You are loved like the little boy. Please don’t forget!!
Ahhhh. Chills. Your lyrical journey through Fjord's story was heart-wrenching and perfect. I'm listening to this for the second time, and I've got chills for the SECOND time. And the ENDING, the arrival of the Wildmother's love and warmth. This is so beautifully reflective of Fjord's hopeful journey.
Gosh Ive only listened to Caleb's and now Fjords song but that's more than enough to tell me that you have amazing skill for really nailing these characters through your lyrics and your voicings. Excited for the others, and your projects to come ❤️
You are phenomenal, Lilli!!!! 👏🤯 Each song has utterly personified the character. You cram so much passion and emotion into the lyrics. I already know we aren't ready for Molly or Caleb. 😭
This is absolutely beautiful! Both your voice and your lyrics! I hope the cast sees this, you do a wonderful job and show a lovely side to a much beloved half-orc.
Holy cow!!! I just found your videos because I'm a CR fan, and I went back and watched your previous two as well. But I've also been a musician for 25 years, and I'm not a tenth the songwriter that you are. You've got more raw talent at 18 (guessing from the Class of 2020 poster behind you) than most people will develop over a lifetime of hard work. Your lyrics are clever and beautiful, your singing is stylistic and lovely, and your melodies - my God, your melodies are genius. I'm literally stunned. Please pursue music as a career - we desperately need more talented artists like yourself to revitalize the dying singer-songwriter genre!
"and as you sank
you knew why they called you a stone"
EXCUSE ME!!! DAMN!!!
That line always hits me right on the bridge of the nose. Yep...that's why cheeks are damp.
I found these songs because of you sharing them on Twitter so thanks Ginny!!
Could someone explain this line to me? I didn't pay much attention to Fjord's story until recently
@@alphaandsew His name given to him by the orphanage was "Stone". When he was launched off the ship, he sunk like a stone.
So fun to come to a Critter's Art and recognize names in the comments. :)
They should have you on as either: A) A prophetic bard performing in a tavern somewhere they stop for the night, or B) A bard who has been following the party and piecing their story together from bystanders and NPCs that the Mighty Nein have encountered, a superfan who wants the world to know the story of her greatest heroes by immortalizing them in song. Just so we can watch them cry, one by one as you sing each of their songs. And, you know, so that you can reap a very mild benefit for your incredible talent, work, and passion.
someone , anyone, please make this happen
So basically the M9's own Jaskyer?
Gosh the cast would cry hearing these songs, wouldn’t they 😭
Can you imagine her doing songs for the Vox Machina show?
"Little boy, who holds you when you sleep" damn, that line broke me. I'm here thinking about Fjord and his fake accent, him trying to impersonate his captain, trying to appear charming and strong and like someone who's basically manlier than he his. He struggled to admit to being vulnerable when his powers faulted, and it was only after meeting Cad and the wildmother that he was able to glimpse at another side of masculinity, other ways to be a man. And in learning how to be earnest and kind and patient and observant, he realized he could be vulnerable and that there could be someone to care for him, that he could have a mother to hold him when he sleeps. Anyway now I'm emotional, and this is crazy beautiful.
There’s a power in gentleness. It’s... delicate. But it’s very, very real.
Or when he ran into that other Half-Orc Black-Smith that called him runt and he was super upset.... dammit my heart...
Bill McKowen and it hits even harder knowing Travis’s own relationship with his father
Gia S. The best art is a reflection of life. Gratitude that he added his own personal story into the character. Thanks Travis 🙏🏼
@@giabea. wait what? I dunno Travis' relationship with his dad
The four dislikes are from U'katoa, Avantica, Nott, and a turtle.
For real though this was awsome. You deserve every bit of recognition that's coming your way!
I mean, 3 for 3, if you end up doing the whole mighty nine cast, that is enough for an EP or even an album just saying, but seriously you write and perform magic ❤️
Hell, finish up with M9 and go back to Vox Machina :D
Please make this happen!
I would definitely but both EPs
When you're 60 seconds in and you feel like you're already going to cry, but also smile throughout
I havent been emotionally prepared for any of these so far
you put it so perfectly :')
"But now you've found a mother who's convinced you that you've found a home"
I'm not crying, you're crying.
Seriously, wow. Such a beautiful tribute to our charming green boi.
Me too
Little boy who holds you in your sleep? What voices come to comfort you, in lonely rooms with blood between your teeth?
That line hit me the hardest and makes you think of all the long, painful hours Fjord has probably spent alone filing down his teeth to try desperately to fit in. This song, like the other two, are so perfectly crafted it feels like I'm hearing parts of these characters souls reaching out to me.
"When the others gape and grin, at monster fangs and monster skin, You know your tongue will always win, you know your tongue will always win..." The uncertainty in the second line, and knowing that Fjord had to talk his way out of so many fights in the orphanage BROKE ME. This song just broke me in general. Not as much as Yasha's but jeez. Powerful stuff. You have some insane talent! I can't wait to hear your next one!
You know when I heard you do Warm Eyes I thought “oh she really gets Jester, she’s got some connection to that character.” But sweet Jesus, three songs for three very different character and your insight into each is amazing.
Everyone start emotionally preparing for when she gets to Mollymauk's song.
😭😭😭😭
It's Caleb that I'm holding my breath for
@@ambiej123 oh man, those two are so heavy, I'm so excited, but man, they're going to hurt so much in the best way.
My. Thoughts. EXACTLY!
John Cobb Think about Beau’s too, and all the gaslighting Thoreau did. That’s gonna be heavy
It should just abruptly end in the middle of the video, and the rest of it is just her packing her guitar and leaving.
Spoilers for episode 69 (But if your watching this then i assume you've already watched it)
"then another man who called you his friend
made sure you’d never see him again
and as you sank
you knew why they called you a stone"
I love Travis and Fjord is my favorite character. I love hexblades and what Travis and Matt have done with Fjord and is story is perfection in my opinion. But one of the things that irked me was the way Fjord talked about and judged Yasha after episode 69, before they knew she wasn't acting of here own accord. He was kinda an A**hole and was always the first to think the worst of the whole ordeal. It seamed so off base for Fjord and It felt like one of the weakest roleplaying moments for Travis/Fjord. I didn't think about it till I heard that line. Fjords only family before the M9 was his crew and Vandran, built by trust and looking out for one another on the sea. All that was ruined by one mans betrayal. The M9 were Fjords second chance at this idea of a built family, and in his experience it only took one person to ruin it all. Yasha seamed like that one person. To Fjord, this betrayal was all too familiar. Looking back, it's such an insignificant moment but it was perfectly in character. F***, i love this show.
I think it’s something he shares in common with Beau that they push people away when they’re hurt. Both of them thought that Yasha may have been acting of her own accord after that fight, both of them came inches to dying at her (mind controlled) hands. They were trying to protect themselves emotionally. Yasha being controlled meant that she had to watch herself hurt them and that they left her in there. They were too busy dealing with their own hurt in that initial apparent betrayal to consider that alternative and the additional pain it would bring. Both of them practically raised themselves, both of them have been betrayed in the past, there’s even a psych term for it (avoidant attachment style).
oh god, the "you knew why they called you a stone" line BROKE me. you've captured each of them so well and in such incredibly unique ways-the simple joy of jester, the heavy weight of yasha, the steady beat of fjord, and the HOPE that has built in all of them as they've progressed in their journeys. i can't wait to hear anything and everything else you put out, critter content or not 💛
Unique* not 'incredibly unique' that's incorrect grammar, just either unique or it's not.
@@fearlessdive4890 It's emphasising the word unique. Let them be. This isn't english class lmfao
“and as you sank you knew why they called you a stone” absolutely broke me, I love this so much
You are steadily becoming my icon, idol and Fey Warlock patron
Summer 2020: mid-campaign M9 songs make everyone cry
?? 20??: end-campaign M9 songs send everyone to therapy
Great work! I am on standby to purchase the first thing you put out!
"you know that she will always win" THAT'S CALLED FAITH BABY!!!!!
I feel like it's statistically impossible to create a masterpiece every time, and yet here we are the third time.
Has Travis seen this? Cause this is amazing!
Petition to make the Wildmother look like Lilli! That look in the end with "you know that she will always win" is perfect. Love this song ❤
Am I gonna cry?
EDIT: YUP. "You knew why they called you a Stone" oh no oh god
(Don't) stop making me cry with your beautiful songs, please 😭
DON'T STOP
BELIEEVE IT
HOLD ON TO THE FEEEEEELING
STREET LIGHTS
PEOPLEEEEEEEEEEE-
Tremendous. Stupendous. Lovely.
I imagined Fjord closing his eyes and hearing this song from the Wildmother at some point important in their relationship, at the cross-section of when Fjord knew he was ready to become the Wildmother's champion and she gently assures him he's making the right choice, but giving him a lullaby.
We don't know all of Fjord's backstory but I believe it involves an orphanage, so there's this void in him there's also this really rough childhood of being a half-orc, not human enough to fit in, not orc enough to belong there either. Then there's that empty place where he longs for parents, someone that cares for him.
Vandren was like his father and he lost him out on the open sea. Melora, whom he has recently found eases this ache he has for a mother. So much he becomes her knight and defender. Through the course of the melody you meet the Mighty Nein and they comfort that part of him that longs to be apart of something real, and then you get to the party with Mollymauk and when they find out that he died after they were kidnapped and it just rips Fjord apart, and he falls into a deep pit of doubt, entertaining the call of Uk'otoa but the Wildmother and the Nein pull him out. They pull him into adventure. A life on the land and sea, surrounded by his family, remembering the hard journey behind him, but always looking forward to the horizon ahead.
I wish I was an illustrator. But you gave me an absolute vision. Bravo. Bravo. Bravo.
Let's write a musical, I'll take the book, you take the lyrics.
Don’t care if this is from a fandom. Whether in or out, song works wonders.
Thank you.
Sincerely;
A friend
You like to see us cry don't you?
And the change from like really high and happy to somber to wise
It's so unfair when people are super talented and pretty
The way it switches to the relative minor for the 'Uk'otoa' middle section really gets me in the feels. This might be my favourite!
Girl you write magic. I got tears, I got shivers. You just really know how to grasp all the characters' thematic threads and weave them into such powerful songs. I can't believe it every time you come up with new song. I can't wait for the others now T.T
Someone needs to give you a studio produced album
“As you sank, you knew why they called you a Stone.”
Not sure why, but that slapped.
The emotion you put in to these songs is heartbreaking and incredible. What unbelievable talent, thank you for sharing!!
little boy, you know it’s hard to breathe
the water here will drown you
running out of you like blood between your teeth
MY HEART.
Wow. Travis HAS to see this. I've always loved fjord, but I think this opened up a whole new way of seeing him and his journey to be accepted. Absolutely beautiful
This one sat with me for a while. I didn't especially connect with Fjord for the longest time. However, the more I listen to this song, the more I love it, and him, and your beautiful story telling ability!
As a creative myself, I so don't want to add any pressure to your process or work, especially during these difficult times, but know that if or when you release more of your work, I'll be jumping at the chance to listen :)
Well.... That was astonishing. Amazing. Bravo...
"Eldritch Blast"
Whenever I listen to this and I hear the line “and the you knew why they called you a stone.” I get chills, dude fjord is such a great character and this little lady here is able to write some beautiful music for them I love it every time
Still brings tears. Thanks.
You ever think about tabbing these songs? I’d love to learn to play this song
Same! I had never been interested in learning how to play the guitar...until this song
hi! i’m going to put some chord sheets together! i don’t know how to read or write tab specifically, though, i’m sorry!
Lilli Furfaro chord sheets are even better! I’ll keep an eye out for the post
I’m both ecstatic and hesitant for you to do Caleb’s song...and Molly’s. Those two are gonna hurt SO BAD. Nott/Veth’s is probably gonna hurt a bit too.😕
I'm just picturing a moment in the series when Fjord finally discovers his origins and Jester gently sings this over him as he and the rest of the party sleeps while she keeps watch during a long rest
also this is the 30th time i've come back to listen to this song
i'm SUCH a fan oh my worm?? literally brilliant. the pacing, the lyrics, the way certain words are emphasized, how the intensity changes and develops as the song progresses ???? aaaAAA !!
"But now you've found a mother who's convinced you that you've found a home" this line hit me pretty hard. Thanks for creating a little moment of respite for me and I'm sure for many others. Thanks for sharing your art with us 💞
I may ormay not have played out an animated video of Fjords life to this song. Its just so amazing!
"As you sank, you knew why they called you a Stone." OOF, holy heck, so many layers in just that one line. Brilliant. Once again made teary by your character songs.
I love that there were so many refrences to his teeth. So many pauses in the guitar playing to make the lyrics clear. Like someone was cutting through his viels to catch the glimps of the real him. Fucking amazing.
I'm not the type of person whos very emotional or cries a lot, but everytime i listen to any of lili's songs i just start to tear up
Oh man, jeez, that one hit me hard. You're making some real poetry here. Even divorced from knowing the stories you're expanding on, these are beautiful songs, beautiful stories. I don't want to blow sunshine, but this is what bards are, this is the tradition of telling stories that move people through song. I feel like I am watching a talent in the beginning of its bloom. You are obviously inspired, the speed of your release, and the high quality reflect that. Many people become inspired and produce passionate, but clumsy, work. Yours is producing beauty. Whatever growth you've had, whatever work you've put in before this point has intersected with that inspiration at the perfect time. As I said before, you have "It", and I am very glad to be able to watch your gift flourish. These songs are beautifully written. That is no small thing.
Thank you for this song.
Lurklen - thank you, thank you, thank you. this is so beyond encouraging. gonna be reading this when I need a boost. sending love and gratitude to wherever you are.
@@lillifurfaro9039 You are more than welcome. I appreciate the good vibes. Looking forward to whatever you put out next.
Each song is a past, present, and future storytelling of each character- but why is it I felt that more so in this one song than the others? Those guitar breaks really had images of fjord's growth flashing before my eyes. Bro
Wow wow! I am a Wildemount DM and I would like to introduce a Bard in the tavern and play this song as her performance. I have to introduce your music to my party. Wow again thank you for creating this 😍
I think one of the things I love the most is when you stop playing and just let the (beautiful) lyrics stand alone in the silence.
Another masterpiece!
I love Lilli! All her songs are pure gold and touch us critters so deep.
This song in particular, it could be an anthem for any foster child who can never find anyone to trust.
I am always on the verge of tears to this song. I adore it so much. Fjord was so relatable, to be putting on a show for others only to eventually find solace in true relationships.
It's been a few years. Coming back to these songs I can for sure say this one is the best of the group.
I'M SORRY, WHO GAVE YOU THE RIGHT. WHO SANCTIONED THIS. I need their contact info. TT^TT
I had to come back and say that: aside that I love M9... aside that Fjord is one of my favourite characters... this resonates personally to me... it moves me, it reminds of things lost and gained, of uncertainty and hope... this is a song I will come back to... it is the hope and love I will carry from now on.
The depths of your lyrics are unfathomable - you truly did Travis justice with your song
HOLY SHIT. that was so freaking good! I'm officially naming a legendary bard in my homebrew world after you :)
I've always connected really strongly with Fjord. There's many parallels between his story and my own. This song touched on every one of them, and now here I am crying. While I haven't found that mother, I hope that I will, soon. Thank you for making this song.
I really needed it.
Thank you Lilli. Your music has been helping me a lot through quarantine. They always hit so close to home, and feel so genuine. Thank you for sharing with us. Don't forget to love each other. Drink water. And keep making yourself happy with your music. Thank you Lilli.
I love how well you captured the story here.
“And as you sank, you knew why they called you a stone”
*all the air gets punched out of my lungs, I fall to the ground and die*
That is SO CLEVER! Such a good line!
I just saw this on Reddit and had to watch every song. Every single one is able to capture the character and their stories perfectly. From the lyrics, the chords, and tone. I’m so excited to hear more! And hopefully the cast can see how amazing this is!
OK, I think you actually made me understand Fjord better as a character, thank you so much for that!
Hott damn, I am instantly infatuated with you. Charisma lvl 1000. WHat kind of charm is this!? No seriously, I love your accent. Such natural voice color
i just discover you channel and i've been sobbing all day with your songs on loop
also i love your facial expressions with the second "you know your tongue will always win", "you pray that it will never win" and "you know that she will always win" expresin doubt, fear and happiness
I'm a little behind and just finished the episode where Fjord gets cocooned and gets magic back. This song is beautiful and really captures the spirit of the wild mother looking over Fjord. I'm not an emotional person, but your heart and energy brought a tear to my eye.
I wasn't emotionally ready for this. For what I am ready is the entire M9's song, oh boy.
Watching all of these again to prepare myself for campaign 3
Critters are so damn talented! Not all of us, I am living proof for that, but there is a huge amount of talent and creativity in this community,
I cried...
Those dislikes are of the ones who had the video on mute and read only the youtube auto-subtitles. You are great. Beautiful beautiful song.
With your permission, I would love to record a cover of this.
(Assuming of course, that I can manage to sing even a single complete verse without just breaking down... yeesh... so, sooo good.)
Just picturing the wild mother holding a baby Fjord like Kala holding baby Tarzan singing to him knowing she's gonna be there for him in his time of need. Very well done; brought a tear to my eye. Keep it up!
Having listened to all of the songs in the series so far. From Matt to Jesters song, something about this song keeps me coming back to it. It just hits different
This is such a pleasant song. Such a tribute to CR. I am extremely glad I was turned onto these tunes. Very talented Lilli Furaro, thanks for sharing!
Cried at 3:40. You are super talented.
I just got into critical role about a month ago so I'm not that far into it, but I relate a lot to Fjord and this song was absolutely amazing! The lyrics are so beautiful and poetic and your style is exactly what I love in music
From 3:56 to the end is what made me really tear up. There was something there in those couple of seconds that felt very very vulnerable and real. Thank for sharing your talent with the world.
i first listened to this song when i was catching up, and didnt quite understand most of the lyrics.But im on ep 110 rn and let me just say this is possibly my favorite fan made fjord content ever. Your so good with lyrics and you understand his character so well i just :')) dude im so comforted and so sad at the same time
Man, I’m beyond impressed. The words, the melody, the rhythm, the style, your beautiful voice. Who knew there was so much poetry in critical role?
The cast must ADORE you! Or they will once they hear this! You'd be crazy not to love someone who writes such beautiful songs about their creations.
I've lost count of how many times I have listened to this song, but the line "...and as you sank, you knew why they called you a stone", gets me teary every time. These songs are so amazing!!! Thank you Mx. Furfaro for making such wonderful music!!
I love how in the end, Fjord [an orphan] not just found love and a family who accepts him for who he is, but he also found a Mother.
Your work is fucking amazing. It's pure poetry and you make perfect analogies in your lyrics. Truly amazing
You know these characters so well. I would love to see them put your songs on their character albums.
I have no idea what's going on but I am so proud that the comments are so supportive.
I really need to get caught up with CR because the Stone line was lost on me.
Great work!!
I keep coming back to fjord's song
honestly every personification youve done with these songs is amazing. Enjoy your talent and do not get discouraged
Out of all your songs I think this is my favorite. I've really connected with Fjord as a character and something about having that feeling put into song is very therapeutic. Thank you so much :)
Thank you so much for this musical journey that is fjord. The chaos and configuration of his character shows well in this. You are loved like the little boy. Please don’t forget!!
Ahhhh. Chills. Your lyrical journey through Fjord's story was heart-wrenching and perfect. I'm listening to this for the second time, and I've got chills for the SECOND time. And the ENDING, the arrival of the Wildmother's love and warmth. This is so beautifully reflective of Fjord's hopeful journey.
Gosh Ive only listened to Caleb's and now Fjords song but that's more than enough to tell me that you have amazing skill for really nailing these characters through your lyrics and your voicings. Excited for the others, and your projects to come ❤️
This song has gotten me to cry twice now. Please please add this on spotify this is truly amazing
You are phenomenal, Lilli!!!! 👏🤯
Each song has utterly personified the character. You cram so much passion and emotion into the lyrics.
I already know we aren't ready for Molly or Caleb. 😭
I cried... of sadness... then of joy. This is exactly how you know someone has real talent. Thank you, I needed that release.
This is absolutely beautiful! Both your voice and your lyrics! I hope the cast sees this, you do a wonderful job and show a lovely side to a much beloved half-orc.
Holy cow!!! I just found your videos because I'm a CR fan, and I went back and watched your previous two as well. But I've also been a musician for 25 years, and I'm not a tenth the songwriter that you are. You've got more raw talent at 18 (guessing from the Class of 2020 poster behind you) than most people will develop over a lifetime of hard work. Your lyrics are clever and beautiful, your singing is stylistic and lovely, and your melodies - my God, your melodies are genius. I'm literally stunned. Please pursue music as a career - we desperately need more talented artists like yourself to revitalize the dying singer-songwriter genre!
Gods I hope there's an animator out there who does animations of AMVs of these. They're already spectacular, but just IMAGINE.
Wish granted! Someone did an animatic using this song.
You've got the skill and heart. Surrounding cast and your the next OMAM!
I love that this sounds like a modern Irish Folk sea shanty. Like Great Big Sea or Carbon Leaf would cover it. Also, it’s just amazing!
Beautiful. I got chills.
Brilliant ... on so many levels! Hope Travis hears this one day! :)