Classical Musician's Reaction & Analysis: THE DRAGONBORN COMES (SKYRIM) - VOICEPLAY

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Sir Hairless reacts to VoicePlay's "The Dragonborn Comes" from Skyrim

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0:00 Preview
0:22 Intro
2:20 Reaction & analysis
19:53 Final thoughts

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[elliehart-point]

House lights down. Stage lights on. Geoff bursts from his dungeon with menacing sepulchral growl.

[ilonadever]

This is Geoff's arrangement. He said in an interview some time ago that he always starts with the meter. It's much easier to change the notes and chords being sung if you don't also have to change the count.
I am a very old lady and have never been into gaming; Wordle is as close as I get. Doesn't matter with Voiceplay. They have done several gaming covers and they are all brilliant.
Be prepared, they have another dropping in a few days.

[alisonwebre]

You make music theory interesting and entertaining.

[sheilatabone]

Thank you for the very interesting analysis. Voiceplay is incredibly talented, my favorite group. Some reactors focus more on vocal or acappella techniques but your very astute and observant music theory commentary fills a niche I didn’t know I needed filled. When I go back and listen to the songs it enriches the experience. Thank you!

[gigi]

Dragonborn Comes shows VP's deep dedication to detail; all those who play Skyrim are blown away by this cover. Thanks for the video. Have a lovely weekend.

[daletimberlake]

An atrociously GREAT reaction and analysis!! I continue to be amazed at your knowledge and dissection of the Voiceplay arrangements. Just as incredible as the song itself!! The Dragonborn Comes is one of my favorites from Voiceplay and while I never played the game, I've always heard the song mirrors the game so well. The shout at the peak of the arrangement I've heard is one of the attack function keys used in the game. People that know the game will know it. Just another great Sir Hairless analysis. You continuously point out the things nobody else notices and it make watching the performance even more enjoyable! Well done!!

[AnnetteKommelt]

When I saw this Video popping up I knew I was in for a treat. Every time I listen to your analysis, I learn something new and it never gets boring. I could listen to you teaching musical theory much longer than twenty minutes and feel I understand. Thank you very much!

[Talarain]

Malukha has done fantastic things with Elder Scrolls music since 2011, gathering fan support to the point Bethesda listened and added her music and voice to The Elder Scrolls Online. You can hear her as several bards in the taverns in the game. She also makes singing in dovazul seem effortless.

[DravenGal]

In the subtitles they explain that they're speaking the language of the game, I forget the name. The "Foos Roh Dah!" is like a spell, in Dragonspeak. As annoying as subtitles can be, it can very useful to keep them on for Voiceplay and Geoff videos.I can't wait until you do their Halo cover! Great reaction! I was in a doctor's waiting room when I saw you uploaded and I yelled "YES!" My husband inched away from me a bit. LOL! 💙

[judithboulden]

As many times I have listened to this along and with your reaction, I still get goosebumps. Thank you for telling us why.❤

[Badger]

Another great analysis and reaction! I was glad to see your face when Geoff started doing his arpeggiated (?spelling) runs in the 2nd half of the song - to me that sounds like it would be extremely difficult to do!
This was another of Geoff's arrangements, and he really outdid himself on this one! The setting that you mentioned is one of Pattycake Productions sets (Villain's Lair, I believe?), the production house that Layne and Tony Wakim (former VoicePlay member) own together. If you check out the credits listed in the original video, you'll see that both Eli and Layne also had hands-on in this one - VoicePlay always pulls together to get things done!
The makeup (so, Omar's ears) is by Rick Underwood, who has worked with both VoicePlay and Geoff on his solo channel - he did the makeup/wigs/beards/mustaches on Geoff's I See Fire and Far Over the Misty Mountains Cold, as well as the cowboys in Ghost Rider In the Sky and UnShaken, and Geoff's skeleton makeup on Jack's Lament.

This is one of several videos that VoicePlay has done that are based on video games - they've all been very interesting, to say the least. Warriors (the first appearance of #VioLayne), Enemy (both based on League of Legends), a short (Peaches) from the Mario Bros, where Geoff hits his highest note yet - a rock-tenor scream that almost matches Eli! My personal favorite is their rendition of the Halo theme (which was complimented by the composer on another reviewer's channel), but their latest Sleeping in the Cold Below, from Warframe is a complete ear-bug - it's REALLY hard to get it out of your head once you've heard it!

[davidholt]

"Atrociously Nice". Just like your reactions! :D

[janetdw]

I am not a gamer but I have to admit the music that accompanies those games is sometimes fantastic.

They’ve done a lot of game themes or songs associated with games. This one is one of my favorites partly because I can enjoy the music without being distracted by lyrics. I love the somewhat medieval sound (not to mention the incredible set and costumes.)

Because I don’t play I’m not sure but I believe this is partly a combination between the general Dragonborn theme and the Skyrim theme, one of which is more war like. The shouts are from the game and the shout FUS Ro Dah is a shout that the Dragonborn can use to produce a percussive effect that knocks all the enemies down.

Watch for the release that I thought (and hoped) would be put out today. It is a follow up to Hall of the Mountain King and it is absolutely insane. Between watching the Patreon release and behind-the-scenes and listening to the karaoke track I almost have it memorized by now! I very much look forward to seeing your reaction to it.

[dorothyrosenberg]

Thank you for another VP analysis. I seem to remember that Geoff mentioned that, when he’s arranging, the rhythm is his early decision. When he’s creating the various parts for each member, he sings a demo of that part (l’m still wrapping my brain around Geoff sing an Eli demo). Your comments are a welcome aide for my understanding the complexity in each VP performance.

[rmdewberry]

Bravo, Sir H! I think the true power of this song and arrangement is that it makes everyone want to stop life and play Skyrim--a 13yo game. Why? Because we get caught up in the fantastic beauty and storytelling that VoicePlay creates here. Their vocals sweep us up into a delicious fantasy. ⚔

[loveloochay]

🎇🎇🎇 .. once again, Voiceplay overachieves in a magical way. I actually thought some months ago, Sir Hairless, that you would start your journey with Voiceplay with this video. In some ways I am glad that you waited because you know the members and their capabilities now. The make-up and costumes are stellar. I think that every video game creator should consider using Voiceplay for their soundtrack. They are always better than the originals. That was a nice surprise about you and your group singing Latin to a soundtrack ... that would be a great snippet to show us. We all know that you can sing. The harmonies here make my arm hairs stand up.... Eli especially is masterful on this one. Thanks again for such an entertaining break down where you hear so much... you are the champion of music reactors in my opinion. 🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆🏆

[mamiemartinson]

Fus Ro Da is a power word that helps players in the game.

[mamiemartinson]

Reviews I've watched by fans of SkyRim say the foreign language is Elvin and Geoff as "the Dragon Born" is speaking with a "dragon voice" so much lower than average person.

[susanfulbright]

Awesome, Sir! I always learn so much and appreciate Voice Play even more!

[karinwolf]

Dear Sir! You'r really becoming my number 1 reactor to VP - my only interest musically. You really help me understand what's going on here... my heart already got it. Now my brain could follow...😅🎉❤ Thank you!