Aiden Chan - "Vox Machina: Remastered" feat. Sean Feica - [Cinematic]

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Sean Feica and I present to you, the remastered version of my orchestral piece, "Vox Machina". The first in a series of reproduction/remasters to be done.
Original Version: • Aiden Chan - "Vox Mach...
Character art generously provided by Tess Fowler.
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*A little about the piece*
They're a motley crew of heroes, that have seen a thing or two. They've battled things from the deepest recesses of their world, to beings from beyond. They are: "Vox Machina."
Being 'veterans,' I tried to encompass this by way of the slow strings in the beginning, which gives way to a more 'folk hero' mood with the bagpipes, before finally settling on the typical 'epic' cinematic style. I definitely pictured Vox Machina jumping into battle a la Avengers style, and I hope you did too while listening to it.
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*Disclaimer*
This musical production is in no way a direct relation to the production put forth by Geek and Sundry. We make zero claims of ownership to the Critical Role property. The title "Vox Machina" is the name property of Critical Role, and used solely as reference. No content herewithin shall be considered derived from any official production.

[@quill9648]

I love how in the original versions, the arts were more how the crew imagined their characters, and these arts look more like the crew themselves. Also i love how people usually portray Goliaths like some kind of savages with constantly angry face expressions, while Grogg here is just vibing :D

[@eruduma]

LOVE the bells of Percy’s clock tower at 2:35 telling Vox Machina’s story... The entire piece is just beautiful.

[@LionHeartV2]

This song is amazing and all, but... GROG THEME WHER

[@SeanFeica]

I worked on this, while Aiden has been working on Grog. This stuff takes time, you know :P

[@avyain1599]

The original piece is one of my favourite compositions of all time, so I freaked when I saw it got remastered. Just listened to it and gotta say this is one hell of a masterpiece. Great job to the both of you

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Thanks so much for sticking around! ❤️ #Critters #CriticalRole

[@SeanFeica]

Thank you so much! More coming soon :D

[@avyain1599]

Aiden Chan of course, I've listened to all of ur critical role songs on here, they are fantastic

[@gpenguin840]

I'm so in love with the original but this is just awing. I can't wait to hear the rest remastered. Oh and someone tweet this at them.

[@sunnygraham7389]

When the melody started at 2:33 I got goosebumps. Then the bagpipes came in at 2:50 and my eyes got a little misty. Excellent work fellas. A Beautiful piece.

[@SeanFeica]

[@KHStar38]

The build up to 3:41 will always be my favorite part. It's amazing how you can put such emotion and feeling into your songs. The Vox Machina theme will always be my favorite. Thanks for sharing/creating!

[@SeanFeica]

The GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOONG! My arms go up in the air during that build every single time.

[@EckonicMaster]

This has to be played either in the final fight against (Spoiler) or in those epilogue moments.

[@csgamer89]

With us so close to the bitter end with Vecna having ascended, with the group talking to gods themselves, and with the final showdown in their very near future, it is only fitting that we, your loyal fans, unite as one to spread these songs to every corner of the world. We stand united against the darkness. Lol okay, now that I've gotten the theatrics out of the way, I will say this in all seriousness. You deserve so much more recognition for these songs you've created Aiden. Keep up the amazing work my friend, and good luck to you in your future endeavors. See ya!

[@hunterkillerslayer1264]

I love this so, so, so much! I broke into a grin at about 3:00 and had this huge smile the rest of the way. I can just see a band playing this in my head, and now I really want the CR gang to see it too. Props to you, man! This is incredible!

[@SeanFeica]

HunterKillerSlayer thank you so much! I share that same grin every listen, even after the hilarious amount of hours this took to put together. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@sarahgarrod5311]

Maybe hoping for a professionally orchestrated version of this is a lofty goal, but it would sound amazing if achieved. Perhaps the musically inclined Critters could band together through the power of the internet and offer our own instruments up. I for one would gladly lend my upright bass playing to such a magnificent piece. Perhaps not professional quality, but imbued with the critter spirit!

[@SeanFeica]

Sarah Garrod Oh this is an eventual goal. I'd be playing the hell out of the timpani part

[@sarahgarrod5311]

Sean Feica I know a few people that would be all over the snare and viola part. I also know plenty of bagpipers, but I have no idea if they are interested it Critical Role haha. Personally I prefer oboe and english horn but the bagpipes do fit very well. Looking forward to when there could be a (semi) live rendition of this, it'll be magical!

[@SeanFeica]

We would need 2 bagpipes, an oboe, english horn, and a bassoon at the same time. This song knows no double reed chill.

[@sarahgarrod5311]

Sean Feica Double reeds deserve the hype man. I played oboe for a number of years and I've been meaning to pick it up again. Maybe at the same time I could get my brother to dust off his basson. All the double reed love

[@rileylarkin1254]

Sean Feica I can play the bagpipes!

[@JessWasMistaken]

Brilliant theme that's really benefitted from being remade and I can't wait to hear other remakes, the production value in this is great. I liked the addition of the bells in the background because at first it was very slightly distracting from the main melody but then when it syncs up and joins the melody at around 3:40 this resolution gives off a really satisfying thematic effect. Great work to the both of you and I'm excited as always to hear what comes next!

[@SeanFeica]

Ah ha! You caught the exact reasoning behind the bells and chimes! Glad you liked it!

[@TheKPCoyote]

Beautiful Aiden! Simply beautiful.

[@DePieks]

SO GOOD. I didn't think the original could be any better but this is absolutely amazing. You guys are doing Sarenrae's work👌

[@SeanFeica]

[@ajaxdonqueso9597]

I've been writing my own D&D campaign to your music now for about two weeks, and I really appreciate the time you've taken to write this. I hope the folks at #GeekandSundry and #CriticalRole use your compositions. I love the bagpipes, btw. Totally underused instrument. I also wanna give MAD props to whomever crafted the art for this piece. I can see the cast in the faces of their characters. Bravo, to all.

[@cosmicmuffin101]

It’s funny to me that in the portrait Grog and Vex’s faces look exactly like Travis and Laura but nobody else’s characters look like them

[@kylenlehua7532]

YEAH BRASS but that little sprinkling of tambourine throughout is my favorite bit best moment of the stream is still when i brought up that duck noise trombone thing lol

[@SeanFeica]

Legit, that was some seriously funny stuff.. that damn duck noise..

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Wish there was a chicken equivalent...I'd actually record it and use it in a theme for Scanlan's Mansion! 😆 #criticalrole

[@lostonessoul8435]

"Eyes never shut, fear never shown" my nephew

[@xelchip]

Gotta say, it's not often that a piece of music will make me tear up, but this definitely does it for me. This is just really, really amazing, thank you for this

[@SeanFeica]

You are most welcome!

[@thenameistempest]

oh.. oh my... this gave me chills.

[@SeanFeica]

[@rhodridavies9426]

Well, I can yell you, these samples are of such a higher quality! I love it! :-D Still wanna hear a full live orchestral recording though! :-P

[@SeanFeica]

Critter Orchestra is a pipe dream that we would very much love to make happen. Some day maybe! It would SO not be cheap to pull off though @_@

[@rhodridavies9426]

Oh, I dunno, I might have some ideas to make it cheaper! ;-) Also, kickstarter or gofundme would have to happen :-P

[@SeanFeica]

To get the musicians in the same place, rent percussion equipment, rehearsal space, performance hall, any other expenses.. it would cost hundreds of thousands of dollars. I'm a professional percussionist in orchestras and concert bands, and I see the costs of this regularly. Believe me, I'd LOVE to make it happen, but it's expensive AF.

[@whatsup344598]

I've listened to all of your CR pieces, and this one is my new favorite. Fantastic job and I can't wait to hear the others remastered!

[@SeanFeica]

[@thenameistempest]

Sometimes I just come back to this video and have a good cry. Thank you for this piece.

[@SeanFeica]

Just wait :P

[@mickyreynolds6263]

The cast totally need to hear this! It's amazing!!

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Micky Reynolds thanks so much! Tweet it at them! :D

[@SeanFeica]

[@dani-nh2hy]

I love this more than words can describe.

[@SeanFeica]

dani

[@Donbasos14]

Another great piece, welld one to you both. Still a shame CR hasn't caught up with this, can't wait!

[@SeanFeica]

Give it time, the info has been sent, but they're busy folks.

[@lilacsilver91]

I love this just as much as the original. Great job!

[@SeanFeica]

chantillylake

[@johanwyckoff8497]

This is so sick!!!

[@SeanFeica]

[@angglitch]

Favorite part was 4:26-4:27! That crash definitely upped the epicness of the piece.

[@solisholder]

GOD THAT TUBULAR BELL SOLO WAS SO PLEASING

[@kathleencoulter]

This is an absolutely breathtaking piece of music, well done!

[@SeanFeica]

[@monican88]

my ears are so happy. it sounds amazing! I'm loving how the chimes are sprinkled into it now!

[@SeanFeica]

Thank you! Adding in the chimes was something I had felt very early on in the concept. Such a majestic feel that gives the essence of Pike throughout. Glad you enjoyed it!

[@thedungeonmaestro]

So glad you like it! Haha wish we streamed the moment we finished it for real...we were/are so happy! 😆 #CriticalRole #DungeonsandDragons

[@SeanFeica]

There were tears. Tears of joy, exhaustion, and possibly blood coming out of my ears. Worth it.

[@PaulCharvet]

Everything about this is epic. I love it!

[@SeanFeica]

Paul Charvet

[@markjos11]

still waiting on themes for Grog, Scanlan, and Tary!

[@rvbfan18]

I love this and the original thanks for the fantastic music you guys!

[@SeanFeica]

You're quite welcome!

[@dawidshakestheworld]

pretty sure people have told you shit, but your work is sweet af

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Thank you!

[@D20Music]

Beautiful work! Great job.

[@ebonyvoigt7257]

I was listening to this for the millionth time on the way home and just had to write out my thoughts and why I love this song so much so BUCKLE IN KIDDOS! 😂 The song itself is like a timeline of where they came from and who they are now. It starts soft with humble beginnings, rescuing Kima from the Underdark, freeing Whitestone and giving the rightful rule of the city back to the de Rolo family once more. It starts ramping up around the Chroma Conclave arc, a threat bigger than anything VM had faced before. But, of course, our band of adventurers pulls through and saves the day. Then a moment of quiet. Scanlan and Kaylie playing a last song of inspiration as they get to the climactic part of the story they tell together at the festival Percy throws for all the tinkerers and inventors that make their way to Whitestone every year. The final battle with Vecna the Ascended, new god and threat to not only Tal’dorei but Exandria. This is where we see them at their fullest, throwing everything they have into this last fight and preserving the good of the world, sealing Vecna away and leaving this HUGE titan towering over Vasselheim, a gargantuan monument to the MANY people they’ve saved. But not without sacrifice, and the song trails off as they reflect on the loss of a dear friend, brother and lover

[@ilurvsharrypotter]

I love this!!!!!

[@SeanFeica]

[@lindsaywright5182]

you should be so proud of yourself!! great job!!

[@SeanFeica]

Lindsay Wright

[@ellenarelkin1238]

I want to see the season 3 trailer I’m dying to see it! 😫😭🥺

[@VampiresBulloch]

I love this!! Great job!

[@LostForestFires]

this is great! better than the original, (I love the original very much) I think it flows better and that you brought the veteran part forward!

[@SeanFeica]

Thank you so much Elise!

[@snoobertwilliamson]

While this is amazing and inspiring, I can't help but wonder how soon Scanlan's Theme is coming out. Also, are you doing Terry?

[@negljbreakergaming]

excellent work! I hope grog or tibs is next!

[@SeanFeica]

Neither of those pieces have been completed yet. We do have plans for the next 2 remasters in order, though it hasn't been announced yet.

[@thenineofgossamer]

has someone linked the CR cast about this cuz SERIOUSLY. this is awesome.

[@SeanFeica]

We have! They're super busy folks though, so it can take time before they get a chance to hear it. Help spread the word by sharing the video though!

[@ethanbarnacles]

have you ever considered featuring choral vocals on any of your vox machina pieces? I feel like under the right circumstances they could make a breathtaking addition! (and if so, I hate being this guy, but I'd be more than willing to offer my vocal abilities!)

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Ethan Barnes check out my theme for Pike and Keyleth, they've got soaring Skyrim-esque choir in them! :D (follow me on twitter @AidenChan to be the first to know when I do make the call!)

[@SeanFeica]

The problem with mass mixing of choir voices is the differences in recording setups. While it absolutely can be done, I honestly don't feel I could achieve the same level of quality I prefer to output, unless there were enough people with quality recording. I'd love to be proven wrong through.

[@ethanbarnacles]

Sean Feica I hadn't really thought of that, but it definitely would be a legitimate roadblock. perhaps a smaller group of singers with wider than average ranges, recording multiple vocal, parts multiple times, overlayed on top of one another could achieve a more professional end product :)

[@SeanFeica]

Again, possible. Assuming I could get enough people with good setups and a good voice, syncing the parts would be interesting unless everyone can use a click track to a pristine level. Choir honestly works best in one place at the same time..

[@ethanbarnacles]

Sean Feica Yeah, that's definitely a very valid and real limitation. It probably works better in theory than in practice for an endeavor like this

[@KhangPham-dt7yd]

0:01 instant chills...

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Thank you so much! Even after all these years this was one of my favorites to compose!

[@pathfind_]

Couldn't help but notice Tyberius is missing

[@brosephnoonan223]

The 1 dislike is from Vecna

[@alecchristiaen4856]

i feel like you blended the original with a theme and some instruments from the mighty nein theme.

[@alecchristiaen4856]

it's good though. really good.

[@tinaha1477]

hi!! this is super short notice but i figured i'd still ask, a couple of other vox machina cosplayers and i are doing that pass the brush challenge that's going around atm for vm and i was wondering if we could use this song for it? it's so beautiful! but i don't wanna use it without permission obviously and we'd credit you!

[@checkmate1860]

so the other themes are coming right? I can't wait to hear the scanlan one

[@SeanFeica]

They will be, but contracts must come first. It's been an obnoxiously busy time for me as of late.

[@checkmate1860]

Sean Feica don't worry, just the fact that there are plan for then it's enough for me

[@radi534]

0:55 though the Pirates of the Carribean theme was going to start :D Anyways, great job!

[@SeanFeica]

Here be pirates, and barbarians, and lots of dice rolled.

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Hehe made ya look 😆 Thanks for liking it!

[@BiggySn1p3r]

I'm loving the artwork/'poster'. I've been using this for a while now imgur.com/7Ja70yN. This ^^^^^^ would be a great desktop wallpaper.

[@nathanpeek7149]

This like the others is fantastic. Just curious though do you plan on doing one for Grog?

[@SeanFeica]

Grog's is currently in the process of being composed, yes.

[@nathanpeek7149]

Great to hear can't wait :)

[@283leis]

not sure if Vax's art is in black and white or if its revenant vax

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Krystle Leis you're gonna have to ask Tess Fowler ☺️

[@johnturner218]

You should have included Tary and Tibs. They're still Vox Machina

[@283leis]

when will grog's be up?

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Krystle Leis hopefully soonish, when my voice's rested up and I can get the rest of the 10% done! 😊

[@1Kapuchu100]

Hmm... I like the heavy drumbeat at around 1:50, but a lot of the time it feels too "crowded" if that makes sense. To me, it feels like you try to put in a lot of fancy sounds, rather than use pure and powerful ones, like in the old one. There's just a bit too much going on, if that makes sense? Especially with the "Drop(s)". Rather than sounding like a crashing wave, it's more like a bunch of rocks, marbles, and plastic pieces falling on the floor. Too many sounds at one time, diminishing the experience of what should have been wave of sound and emotion washing over us in one moment.

[@SeanFeica]

What was done, was to make the percussion sound as realistic as possible, in a real world setting. The original had too much of a "machine gun" feel, and a lot of work was done to give it more life and breath.

[@colbynelson2760]

Sean Feica I will admit I felt the same about the clash/heaviness of the piece at first too. Then I gave it another go, closed my eyes, and realized that you guys really made it immersive! I was taken to the battlefield as Vox Machina faced some deadly foe. Those chimes, those chills around 1:28, the drums! Excellent work you two. C:

[@SeanFeica]

Making sure that everything came through clearly, while still having that "punch" was by far the most difficult thing to accomplish with this production. The emotional platform needed to take the forefront.

[@1Kapuchu100]

Be that as it may, and as much as I respect the work put into it, I can't change my feelings on the matter. I'm not saying that this is bad, not by any stretch of the imagination. To say that would be flat out wrong. What I am saying, however, is that I don't find this piece as good as its predecessor. There may be better samples, it may be made by someone with years of experience, but I still can't force myself to like this more than the old one, just because it's supposed to be "new and better" :/ Please understand that I'm not trying to insult. I'm really not. But I just don't like how many different sounds are blasting me all at the same time.

[@1Kapuchu100]

I do want to correct one thing: The percussions (drums, the like) in this one, I do like much more than the original.

[@1Kapuchu100]

Well, well, well. Wasn't expecting this. What brought this on?

[@SeanFeica]

Cause why not!

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Haha well when a composer whose work's been used on the show offers to run your composition through MUCH better samples you can't afford...ya kinda say yes! ;D

[@benedictwebb3322]

What's the piece played in the outro?

[@thedungeonmaestro]

Benedict Webb Matthew Mercer's theme: "Worldbuilder"

[@robwong7206]

No bad, but the original feels more epic/ cinematic sounding actually. :)

[@omegawatches6764]

It looks like vecna disliked the video.

[@roadkillninja]

Sounds similar to braveheart

[@captaintexican5993]

The main art is great.....except you made Scanlon look like a small Lesbian.....

[@jaffarebellion292]

Or a political cartoon.