39 Baldur's Gate 3 Original Soundtrack - Down By The River
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This song made my 3 hours spent in the character creation menu extremely peaceful.
??? bro there are like 5 faces. to pick from. wtf.
@@pranayravi9449
If you've already played it, I guess. I was figuring out what races and subraces there are, how to combine them, what skills I can get, thinking about how I should rp and stuff like that
And customization is not only 5 faces, so many other things, I picked up color and shape of the horns of my character like 20 minutes.
I spent a total of at least 2 hours there so i understand him
@@pranayravi9449 Yeah, only focus on how many faces there are and not all the different races, subraces, classes, subclasses and everything else you can change.
@@AnnoyingGames It takes 5 mins to read the classes and sub classes bro. its literally just picking damage, tank or healer. It takes another 10 mins to pick spells (if ur picking a caster and havnt played the EA). but 3 hours? u gotta be joking.
@@pranayravi9449 Damage, tank or healer? Dude, there are more skills than those combat related. They literally put DnD skill customization on screen and this is only the tip of it! There are people like you that only want to fly through the game but there are also gamers that like to expend and enjoy their time building their character and story.
If you create a bard, in the instrument selection menu, selecting an instrument will smoothly transition this song into that instrument
That's cool as hell, I just started the game but I'm going bard on my next playthrough just for that
Get the fuck out really? Imma try this now
@@dcsmokedown91yeah every time you select an instrument it plays that instruments part of the chorus. So the flute plays melody, violin harmony and so on. Though in my opinion the war drum isn't well tied to the song. But that's not super surprising
My first playthrough is a bard. The instant I chose an instrument and heard the Flute woven in, I got emotional. And I know this is the start of something special.
DUDE FUCK YOU NOW I HAVE TO MAKE A NEW CHARACTER XD
"Go wait at my camp."
"Ok and where is this camp?"
"DOWN DOWN DOWN BY THE RIVERRRRRRR"
This made me laugh more than it probably should have, man.
"ASK ASK ASK ME ABOUT MY WEINER"
@@EroticOnion23 eee. what?
Perfectly timed as I read this the chorus executes
@EroticOnion23 Whomp whomp🤦
Kind of smart of them to put this song in the character creation. The melody is very distinctive and most people spend a lot of time building their characters. So already this leitmotif will be ingrained in your head and remembered throughout the game.
the song actually signifies the original dream lover (your tadpole) seducing you into staying "down by the river" with her forever. So it makes even more sense for it being in character creation because the character youre creating is currently unconscious on an ilithid ship.
The song is basically "the absolute" trying to assert conrtrol over you. I imagine all the other "true souls" heard something very similar after being infected.
Sadly they reworked the story and replaced the dream lover with the guardian, so it doesnt quite fit anymore. Still awesome to think about though! Kinda ironic you mentioned that the song will ingrain itself in the players head, cause thats what its doing to the character too!
throughout the game? i was doing my work today, 10 days since i dont play BG3 because i been busy and this son was playing on my head ....
@@declancampbell1277tbh I prefer the dream lover being replaced with a dream guardian. My Warrior Cleric of Tempos is no simp.
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I mean, I'm feeling very seduced by the guardian, so...
Yes! When I hear the chorus' notes in the soundtrack, it's incredibly hype.
This song has been stuck in my head for 3 days now. I need to find a healer.
Shadowheart❤
Like the tadpole haha
Same, I definitely need a cleric to cast Lesser Restoration on me
its nestled in my head right next to a couple tadpoles.
Was stuck in my head too, so I tried listening to another song from the soundtrack, The Power, now that ones stuck in my head too, I hum and whistle them to myself all day at work, halp.
I like how they laced it throughout the game like magic. Soft and gentle in places. Powerful like a battlecry in others with the orchestral swell.
Or like nearly everytime im sorting out my inventory I’ll just click the music box lol😊
@@flipoutz I loved the little music box. All the music in this game is so good.
In music theory those are called Motifs.
It's even used in calliope music at one point.
bro just learned about motifs
The real brain worm is this song, it's struck in my head.
And it's absolutely beautiful.
Well, this song was about the tadpole, so u are not wrong
This song is the tadpole that I wish was in my head
Might wanna get that looked it. Could be an Illithid tadpole. Just don’t trust anyone with sharp sticks lol
@LeagueofDoctors Man, I trusted a man with a pointy stick once. I got a magic item out of it! ...If you... want to look at it in a positive light.
*i see what you did there*
Can't wait to hear this song play at the Game Awards this year, when Baldur's Gate 3 wins GOTY
Edit: Ladies and gentlemen, we got em
Sadly, I dont think itll take GOTY..... it deserves it over EVERYTHING coming out this year. but i think AC6 or Starfield will take it.
@@springpanda9393 Doubtful. It's going to go for the Zelda-game, sadly. But you never know!
@@springpanda9393 it really is hard to tell what would take it this year. This is year absolutely packed with some of the best games of various genres to ever come out.
@@Koitsuba tears of the kingdom is shit.
@@springpanda9393 You're wrong, it's not shit, it's >dog
Let's be honest here. You convinced me in Divinity, you'll convince me again in Baldurs Gate. The Soundtracks are a crucial part of what makes these games astonishing. Thank you for your work
Absolutely. Divinty OS 2's soundtrack blew me away. From epic tracks to ones that brought tears to my eyes. The soundtrack and also the incredible writing and voice acting makes these games the masterpieces that they are.
A privilege to listen to this mans work. He elevates these games to levels of GOAT status by sheer emotional attachment alone. Gives me the same feeling Rivellon did in DOS 2. So happy to experience these games with their music.
You said astonishing, but I read Astarioning
@@miliondigitalart1350 The meaning remains the same though!
People don't give enough credit to how much music is a part of the epic journeys of fantasy stories. The score to The Lord of the Rings is just as important as the film itself. It's the music that guides you in how you should be feeling about a particular scene. DoS 2 did this very well, and I expect Baldur's Gate 3 will be the same even though I'm only about 40 hours or so in.
Bro this is the best character creation experience I have ever had
Most definitely
Bro has never ever had a good character creation experience and it shows
@@AoIndigo most of them suck lol
@@AoIndigo shut up
Code Vein begs your pardon.
This song manages to evoke the exact feeling that makes me loves DnD and fantasy so much, letting your mind and heart drift away as you're transported to a world of limitless potential. Just indulging in allowing yourself to purely break from the parameters of your life for a moment and be engrossed in another reality is so mentally refreshing.
It's funny, from what I read the song supposedly is about embracing ceremorphosis.
Tell me more? @@a.trance6997
I love how this music feels romantic, dreamy, and magical all at the same time
If I recall this song was originally intended for the original dream visitor called "Daisy" or something like that. Instead of the Guardian (The Emperor) You'd be visited by a person created by the tadpole that was intended to seduce tav into essentially remaining in the dream, and giving into becoming a mind flayer leaving your consciousness down by the river with the "daisy" character. Its kinda weird how that piece of cut content would kinda just change what the meaning of the song is, while maintaining the same feels.
Mate I dont wanna leave the character creator because the song is that good. You are an incredible musician!
it's an actual, yep
Janklee to you, good sir!
there's an item in the game that when used, it actually plays this song for a while
The idea behind the song was to get the player to give in and stop his quest. Guess it worked on you.
the music box. :) my favourite item haha @@joseustun9400
Same! Also while on the Main Menu I don't want to load the game until I've heard the intro song.
Lyrics:
Lace your heart with mine
Let your sleeping soul take flight
Take me through the night
Down down down by the river
Down down down by the river
Hanging moon in fog
Mists will lead where you belong
Sweep me off my feet
Down down down by the river
Down down down by the river
Down down down by the river
Inky embers
Swirl and dance
Just leap the flames to take a chance
To be with me tonight
Take mv hand
And hold it tight
'Cause you and I are everywhere
The night is young
We're going down down down by the river
Down down down by the river
Down down down by the river
Don't wake me up
Just leave me there dreaming
Amazing song.
Thank you for posting the lyrics
Bruh it's a Harpy trying to hypnotize an adventurer using the power of three.
@@nicholasmarchese5017 Well then, I am Harpy food. I don't regret a thing!
@@nicholasmarchese5017I believe it was about the early access 'dream guardian' that would try to seduce your character to stay with her 'down by the river'. But in reality, it was your parasite creating a seductive character for your character to fall in love with. It was trying to trap your consciousness in your mind while it would take over your body to do its bidding
@@nicholasmarchese5017in EA instead of the guardian you had a character named Daisy who was the tadpole trying to convince you to surrender your will
The meaning of this song really changes when you realize the original intention was that the dream visitor "Daisy" seduced the player character into a romantic fantasy while in reality the illithid tadpole at their brain.
POV: You're 20 hours into the game and wanted to change your freckle intensity by 2%
Pls don't call me out I reached act 3 and I restarted now I am currently experiencing restartitis.
One of the rare games where you don't want to leave the menu.
Truly skyrim feels
GTA 4 loading screen was the same.
Elden ring menu be like
Skyrim and elden ring too, all "rpgs" (in some ways)
dark souls 3 too
Since building my character, this beautiful song has been stuck in my head. The phenomenon is called an ear worm, but this one must have crawled in through my eye socket or something.
Don't let that Tadpole get you down, use it to your advantage.
Authority
Fantastically clever comment. Cheers.
@@user-ty4vd5gg5f Literally has zero downside to go full illithid in game. Easily one of the most disappointing aspects about the game.
@@nexeos Hush, do not spoil anything please.
We did it boys, game of the year.
This song is about Daisy - It's not a secret that Daisy was cut from the game after the last EA release and replaced with "The Guardian." Originally Daisy was representative of the tadpole in your head, not the Emperor, and would attempt to seduce your character into staying in the meadow by the river with her forever. A happy life with an imaginary dream lover while your body underwent ceramorphosis and was lost to you forever. Daisy was such an important part of the plot that both of the games theme songs "Down by The River" and "The Power" are based entirely upon Daisy. Datamined content also shows there was originally an ending where players would embrace a romance with Daisy and give themselves over to the parasite, forever leaving their individual consciousness "down by the river" with Daisy.
Interestingly enough there is datamine content suggesting two different Daisy characters that were identical in all but intent. Considering some of the EA dialogue had Daisy acknowledge the parasite and asking you to resist it, while at other times you were encouraged to use the tadpole. I think it would have been interesting to see the dynamic play with these two Daisy characters rather than just the Guardian.
#ReleaseTheDaisyCut
Yeah game's great, but I think it would have been even better if they followed up their original plan
it would have been interesting to have both the original daisy as well as the guardian, in conflict with one another, each with their own agenda and both wanting to use you.
Daisy is one of the worst fantasy names ever, but then so is Shadowheart.
"Just leave me there; dreaming"
Such a powerful line that suddenly turns something so beautiful into something so ominous. ❤
Every time I hear it I get this distinct feeling that "Leave me there; dreaming" is some kind of hint toward a potential bad end to the game. Haven't gotten there yet. Haven't even gotten 2 hours in yet lol. But that'd be interesting
To me the line reminds me of us, playing this game to escape to this beautiful dream of a game and leave reality for a little bit
I like to think the ominous thing has already happened and this is just intended to relax you as it further imbeds itself and gets to know you. I like reflecting this ominous slightly uncanny nature in the last steps of character creation. It was especially obvious in early access.
redditors actually investigated it further, and this song supposedly connects to an ending that was cut off during launch. i hope larion studios does a huge update and adds it in
@@InsertWaffle It's connected with Daisy and presumably you'd have an ending where you give in to her. This is back in EA before the Emperor there was dream sequences where you'd be in a meadow down by the river with Daisy. She'd tempt you to give in and use the parasite powers, to let yourself be consumed because Daisy was the actual parasite in your head trying to take control.
The song is her luring you in with sweet words to presumably die in your sleep, hence letting your soul take flight down by the river.
I literally sit in the character creator screen to listen, it's so good it's been stuck in my head for at least 20 hours now
*20 months
Man I'm sitting here waiting for the game to install. Finally released on Xbox, and i had to watch all my friends play it these last few months and now I can actually experience this greatness for myself. Wish me luck adventurers. I'll see you at Baldur's Gate
i wish i was you playing this game again for the first time
Enjoy!
I wish I had a system that could play it. My computer's too old, sadly.
@@roukerasati9611same :(
I'm so happy that BG3 is the GOTY our GOTY , what a game, well deserved LARIAN STUDIOS ! Congrats
Actually gives me goosebumps, especially at the end when you realize this song is about trying to distract from something terrible happening
Sort of like the game and real life
@@ULTRAOutdoorsmanoh god this is so true
The world is dying, calamity will strike humanity this century, but hey, fun game
@@lif6737 nah, BG3's events are just Tuesday for Faerun. Your party doesn't even go past level 12.
@@ferdinand5223 I kind of thought that would be the case but you finished the game right? The final conflict seems to be of MUCH higher stakes than a typical 12th level party would see. More like 20th
I remember loving this song in EA, but I actually stopped my character creation when I heard the words kick in. Absolutely beautiful
That literally happened to me last night. I wasn't even going to get this game until my friends got me to buy it, then I was focused on making my character in a voice call with them until my ears caught that recurring melody "down, down, down by the river" and I stopped everything for a moment like "Wait, that... this song is gorgeous!" I love how that melody is a recurring motif in other parts of the OST, too. That's great songwriting, especially for a game.
Nothing immerses me more in a fantasy world than a ethereal soundtrack. Definitely made me stay in character creation reading all the text whilst the music kept me curious for everything this game can throw at me.
Look after 25 hours of getting used to the Combat system , the partys strengths and weaknesses and finally beating the Goblin Lords, I can understand all the praise for this game is getting, its a masterpiece. And I havent even reached Baldurs Gate yet! You can see how much love and attention went into making it. The music just adds to it.
@JaceareenoThe only disappointing thing is you being a little gatekeeping shitstain. Imagine feeling superior because you played a game faster than someone else. Actually pathetic.
@Jaceareeno To be fair he probably did Goblin camp after finishing everything else (without counting Githyanki Creche, it moves the story forward)
@Jaceareenohow is it disappointing?
This is definitely the best soundtrack for character creation! Truly masterpiece. Stuck in head for a long time
Another instant classic gamer playlist?
THEY CANT KEEP GETTING AWAY WITH IT!
I absolutely love this. And I love how the “down, down, down by the river” part of the melody is in so many of the other songs. It really adds to the game!
Especially when it is the tadpole telling you to just give up and give in. Cause that's what this song is about.
After I quit the character creation screen it felt wrong. Like I lost something.
It's only after listening to this song again outside the game that I realised I had developed a mild case of nostalgia for a song I had just listened to.
It's fascinating... It captures this feeling of melancholia, but also pushes you towards leaving your cherished home and going on adventures in the green meadows...
Thank you for this, it's a great piece of music that I keep coming back to
The background effect in the beginning at 0:11 and in the end at 2:11 make this track somewhat of a magic experience. 10/10 would go down by the river again.
It gives it a very mystical vibe
This is a top tier soundtrack, and the full version of this song does not disappoint. The covers are nice, but this is the GOAT.
The stuff of legends. Right Boo? 😁
@@auomi8762 *squeak*
@@jorvach9874 Haha!!!
this songs already nostalgic
This song is so romantic, and yet so mystical.
This one will age well. Thank you for sharing this with us all Borislav!
You guys did it again. Divinty Orignal Sin 2 blew me away with it's soundtrack alone, but BG3 upped the bar by about 10 levels. Can't wait to experience the rest of the game!
How did it go?)
Masterpiece. I have my complaints, but overall, game of the decade imo.
i love being serenaded by the most hauntingly beautiful vocals ever composed and performed as i choose between vulva A or vulva B
Being completely new to the series, just listening to this in the character creation menu made me realise a masterpiece of a game is coming up
It's like they knew we'd spend hours in character creation, and this song on repeat is perfect to pass the time.
I think a certain composer will get a *BIG* boost in popolarity thanks to this game.
Congrats Mr. Slavov and thank you.
почему в игры играем а не на фронте
This song is stuck in my mind for days now, because I took like 4 hours to create my character with this song in the background. I love it
That tadpole isn't the only thing stuck in my head
You're a legend, thank so much for music that you made! Today I'll start playing and I know that your music will give me unforgettable fellings!!
The character creator alone is better and more entertaining than most 2023 game releases.
So true my dear - Asterion
Facts
Starfield cough
Starfield is mediocre at best, lol.@@NecroMorrius A big disappointment for a Bethesda game.
@@NecroMorriusStardated lmao such ass game i regret buying that...
i come back to this song when i have a lot on my mind and well, in it.
The vocals made this song magical.
I hope everyone involved with the creation of this song is able to realize how truly special it is.
This one is staying with me for a while...
(EDIT: I somehow missed that this seems to be the composer's channel! Incredible. I hope you and your collaborators are proud of what you've achieved with this game, Mr. Slavov - and thank you for sharing your outstanding talent with us all.)
I was sitting in the character creation screen for hours, just vibing.
GAME OF THE YEAR!
You have no idea how happy I get whenever I hear that leitmotif elsewhere in the soundtrack. Good shit
Very few AAA games nowaday can hook me right when starting a game. Baldur Gate 3 manage just that with everything. The character creation showing the promise depth and longitivity of playing, The into cinematc showing alot of promise and doesn't holding back on what the dev actually have in their store and the Music, Oh god, Its been a while since any AAA grade game actually give a f..k about doing a musical score that got me to looking up on youtube just to heard it again!!!
Larian is not a AAA studio which makes it all the more impressive
was not*@@marcovidal9782
I like how throughout all the song there is this calm ambience, but in the end the sudden dread of the mindflayers come to light.
Man Borislav deserves soo much more recognition!
All the soundtracks from BG3 and Divinty sound amazing and fit their games soo perfectly!
I won’t be suprised if we hear his work in Cinemas etc in the future, great composer
Game of the Year and rightly so now to add this to my best video game music playlist.
No surprise these compositions knock it clean out of the atmosphere with how amazingly well done they are. Even after the hours of character creation, my party and I will still hum and sing this and I want to live as we explore and adventure. Between Divinity and Baldur's Gate 3, the music has never failed to evoke emotion and grip you into the adventure. A true harpy's song, if you will. One that I will gladly fail the wisdom save for.
in divinity original sin 2 lohse song made me instantly in love with the game, baldurs gate 3 is this one, instant chills when you hear it, Borislav you create the most magical OSTs that i have ever heard
for some reason i always tear up in 1:29
Knowing that originally... this is your brain worm crooning to you to give up, give in, and lie down to await the transformation.... twists this song into something far FAR darker
Best game of the decade. God bless everyone who contributed to the creation of this game.
I thought this was going to be Neil Young. Both your soundtrack, and Starfield's, are some of the best of 2023. Going head-to-head against Inon Zur and the London Symphony is going to be some kind of wonderful. You'll both be nominated for Best Score and Music at The Game Awards in December. See you in Los Angeles at the Microsoft Theater. May the best man win.
Starfield blows, beth fucked up by not having jeremy soule be the lead composer
I don't need some stupid event to tell me what's good in gaming or music.
The tadpole in my head keeps replaying this song over and over
And I love it 🎧🎵🎶❤
Character creating hasn't been this delayed since Skyrim. I like this song and esp the heroic instrumental version during combat situations.
Song brings tears to me with every listen, thank you
This song has been stuck in my head since I started playing this game. Character creation section makes it so relaxing
I stopped what I was doing in my character customization screen, and had to just take it in... this is beautiful...
Really hope they do a live version at The Game Awards this year
This game is a masterpiece and one that will survive the decades most games will live in obscurity.
Years from now I am going to hear this song again and I will cry for all the memories this game and your music has given me. I already cry now from the impact this music and game has had on my life. Thank you for your incredible work on this game and I am in awe of your musical genius.
I am a firm believer that music can make or break ANYTHING from movies, to games, and even life. This has only solidified my belief further that music speaks to the soul in a way that spoken words can't. Again, I applaud you and Larian for making art with a project that will continue to breathe and grow from the love and life put into it that it's seen so obviously in every aspect. I bow in adoration and respect. I am so thankful.
This song sounds like when you had a long day at work and come home safe and sound to a Friday afternoon.
Embrace Daisy and be safe forever.
"DOWN DOWN DOWN BY THE RIVER" I screamed while charging the tiefling camp with my goblin horde.
Magical. That vocal performance is mind boggling
Probably my new favorite leit motif to date. It just has such an emotional range from being soft and sweet in character customization/camp to loud and powerful during the main act bosses. Its just *chefs kiss*
Should have won best OST as well! GOTY ♥
Agreed, the favoritism towards Square and FF is disgusting, one of the most overrated game series and companies, i hate how they keep getting best OST, the voters dont know how to vote.
Nier games also won twice, undeservedly so.
I'm glad they made this song a leitmotif throughout all the game. It conveys much emotion through your journey.
This game is up there with Dragon Age Origins and Mass Effect 1 for most memorable first time character creation experiences.
Gaming Soundtrack of the Year! This version seems to be sung by a different vocalist, but both are equally awesome!
Every time I hear this it makes me want to start another playthrough.
I started playing the game recently. Fantastic music. But this is one of the most beautiful things I've ever heard.
How is it that every single piece of music in this game SLAPS HARD? This game is an absolute masterpiece in every concievable sense.
Fine work yet again, Mr. Slavov. I was so captivated by this beautiful piece when making my character, and I'm looking forward to what else I'll hear while playing. Hat's off to you, and keep up the good work!
I was about to say I hope it comes to Spotify soon, and I just saw that the whole album was added recently! Thank you for such an amazing soundtrack.
y’all are so lucky! i’m patiently waiting for it’s release on apple music.
I'm down, down, down I need a healeeeeeeeer🎵
When you get that sting of this melody after downing an enemy in combat it gives me chills.
I heard one line from this in the menu and immedeately knew I had to listen to it in isolation. Your work is wonderful, and whoever sung this did a fantastic job as well. Such an excellent game soundtrack.
this version is so etherial! love this one!
This song will give the kids who play BG3 today nostalgia when they get older.
Это какая то невероятная, нереальная и волшебная песня. Уже сколько времени прошло... А она всё такая же чудесная и возвращает меня в сказку балдура.
What incredible songs this game has. Kudos to masterwork, after masterwork! Thank you for all the wonderful emotions you awoke with your tunes!
This song really got stuck in my head! Great melody, beautiful singing and great atmosphere.
When I heard this in the character creation I was instantly hooked. So good 👍🏽
they have created a game, that is not gonna be matched ever, they just really created something, that is hundred times better than their competitors, this is just insane actually, usually you see a little improvements here and there, but this is just art in every way possible.
I get chills every time i hear the melody. Thx larian
Yeah especially when you find out the meaning 😵
Im so glad they got you in for by bg3. The divinity 2 soundtrack is incredible and this one doesn't disappoint either 🙏🙏
still after those x months I still get goosebumps .. 💯👌
This song is so beautiful. The instrumental, the wonderous vocals, and the harmonies as well. Easily one of the best character creation experiences because of this beautifully crafted song that captures the mystical nature of the game.
This is the exact moment when I fell in love with the game
Your music is just on different level.... mystical, enchanting, heart-touching.... could listen to it all day
I fell in love this incredibly amazing song, I can't make to stop myself to listening. The rhythms of this song and the harmony of the instruments used to make it happen is like a vortex, an extraordinary magic that pulls you out of reality and into the world of Baldur's Gate 3.
Ok I'm convinced. What's another 10 playthroughs?