Aviators - To The Grave (Demon's Souls Song | Symphonic Rock)

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What an adventure it was to go back to Demon's Souls after its community had dwindled so greatly and the servers were taken offline. The remake brought SO much life back into a universe I love, and I was inspired to write a song in tribute once again. This is also the second single from Dreams of the Deep, my new album coming soon on February 19th!
Artwork is by ‪@ABluSkittle‬
Lyrics:
Deep in the mist I can feel something there
A touch of the soul like the wind in your hair
There's a light in the dark but it's just so far away
While we storm heaven's gates
And we heal our mistakes
The fear could take us over
But we heal in the light
And we gather our might
To find our spirit's closure
So we fall again
We come together
When the pieces fall apart
They last forever
With a prayer to fill our hearts
And to keep us brave
Our eternity
A circle holding us between
The threads of life
This cursed reality
Has doomed us with new purpose
As spirits bound in service to the grave
Where some wander aimless and some quest for more
In traces of kingdoms, the ruins of before
We consider the cost
And we're fighting to survive
While we cross through the rift
Our ethereal gift
Will leave us shells no longer
With the whispers in mind
Of the demon inside
We end our failures stronger
Something has eclipsed this land
Covered by an unseen hand
Suddenly in death we've found another kind of life
Trodden under kings and queens
We inherit greater means
Power of the souls, now repurposed for our plight
Demons from an ancient time
Rise up from the filth and grime
Soon we face the storm, but in numbers we stand strong
Blessed with a kiss from the unholy light
To get up when we miss and after we've died
The battle will be ours, but the war is fighting on
So we rise again
We stand together
Like million lights aflame
They burn forever
With a song to guide us home
And to keep us sane
For eternity
We're searching onward
In the afterlife of Earth
Our bones in ashes
But we fight it all in wonder
And we'll face it with each other to the grave

[@ZeroMizKun]

How can U not love Aviators? The music he provides us is so strong! ♥ I often get stuck on his channel listening for hours in loops haha

[@zacharyhinkle3833]

It's a far cry from what we hear on the radio, and it's exactly what the doctor prescribed

[@pentaboss1351]

Same :D

[@유양-내충돌]

I just love listening to it . He is my favorite musician, and I dedicate almost all of my free time to his music. I am Russian and very surprised by English music

[@vagrantspirit1826]

Aviators deserves to be worshiped as a god.

[@low9904]

hi there :)

[@kagaminerin6294]

You've got a heart of gold, don't let them take it from you.

[@missivory_missraine]

I didn't wack him this time with a dragon bone smasher yet so there's still some hope

[@Parrtorias]

That hits the old heart

[@Blessed_V0id]

But surely a heart of gold IS to help them. Condenment is much easier

[@hawkwood9257]

too late fam

[@kazoothrad1196]

The fact that you posted a new song honestly made my whole day

[@Deweygreen1]

I swear many of there songs arnt as good to me but then you get the occasional song worth listening to and that is why I stick around. I stick around for the glorious peaces of art that they are capable of creating

[@seadragonet1738]

he does an impressive amount of genres

[@anthonybolly6064]

No lie I was having a sorts bad day at work and I see this and I'm like now it's going great

[@Deweygreen1]

@@seadragonet1738 indeed he does and I like the diversity

[@flechedesneiges5114]

Same !

[@insulttothehumanrace3807]

"With the whispers in mind/ Of the demon inside" I see what you did there, Aviators, and I very much appreciate it.

[@Demonmaster-tf3lq]

The king has returned yet again and he did not disappoint us. Another fantastic song for my ears to enjoy. I love the visuals and the vocals. I love symphonic rock and you showed us how perfect it is.

[@Demonmaster-tf3lq]

@@AxxLAfriku wtf are you saying and no your not the funniest youtuber

[@blarg2429]

@@Demonmaster-tf3lq Just flag as spam and ignore him.

[@lyebatenkaitosofgluttony2452]

When Let There Be Fire was released, I listened to Incandescent on repeat for a week. When Godhunter was released, I listened to Lost Boys on repeat for a week. When Aeterno Rewind was released, I listened to Find Me on repeat for a week. When Masks was released, I listened to Song of the Abyss on repeat for a week. When The Cinematic Future was released, I listened to Glow on repeat for a week. And more recently, when Dreams of the Deep was released, I listened to To The Grave on repeat for a week. Such is the way of me.

[@1523.M]

Hello!

[@shad3revo111]

This is the way

[@crimsonflame2632]

The entire Let there be Fire Album is remarkable. Angel of the Dark, Traveler's Song, and Monumental have been blared repeatedly on my Alexa more times than I can count.

[@Kattemanden]

I listen to the Godhunter album, almost daily. Love your music.

[@darthnihilus7951]

"A touch of the soul, like the wind in your hair" Like It...it just...I just can't explain why it is that line gives me chills, why my heart melts from it. But that's Aviators for you

[@sunhunter0914]

I feel like every song this dude makes as the potential of being the best song of the year That's illegal

[@janteo1]

they're a band

[@kalskirata42]

We'll make it legal

[@sunhunter0914]

@@janteo1 Aight. Didn't knew that. Thought he was like Gavin.

[@sunhunter0914]

@@kalskirata42 Fair enough. That should solve the problem

[@Aigen111]

Only tyler, not a band

[@Rockhoppr3]

Can't wait to blast this and Monumental on repeat as I get my ass kicked in Boletaria.

[@emberproductions8841]

Yeah same

[@therandomnobody3407]

I'll join in!

[@DankSlayer_Ornstien]

This song perfectly encapsulates the atmosphere of the game, and why it is my favorite of the soulsbourne series. It's hopeful, melancholy,and seriene all in one. It also noble, which fits as the slayer of demons is the only protagonist(as far as we know) to choose to go on their quest. All in all, great song, it has earned a subscribe from me.

[@Corvaric]

"Of the demon inside" Possible Reference to Monumental?

[@유양-내충돌]

Yes, I think too

[@insulttothehumanrace3807]

It definitely is. "I will be the whispers in your mind / The demon inside" "With the whispers in mind / Of the demon inside"

[@Corvaric]

@@insulttothehumanrace3807 I didn't catch the Whispers part Damn

[@Mar_Marine]

As a late-comer to the Soulsborne series, and knowing nothing of the original, nor being able to play the remake, this feels less dark and damning than the Dark Souls games - it feels more...valiant and selfless? Like everyone is pressing on, and not just out of greed. It feels more united. Whatever is going on in Demon's Souls, I can't wait to explore the world with my own two eyes and ears. I guess just this song will have to suffice until that day. Instant favorite though.

[@FreddyFazbearsSFM]

We're in the same boat. A fan of the Souls series for 4 years now but never had opportunity to test DeS, and still don't have it... But we'll wait together, because we are no more hopeless souls but united ! We'll wait and we'll explore where it all started !

[@matrimcauthon1780]

This is the definition of underrated.

[@Blessed_V0id]

Ironically that could also be applied to your comment

[@morningcoffeecat2271]

How is it underrated if it just came out? Surely it'd be considered underrated after a long time of being released, looking back at it retrospectively?

[@matrimcauthon1780]

@@morningcoffeecat2271 I meant Aviators as a whole

[@robbiejames1540]

@@matrimcauthon1780 Loving the name and profile pic! Best character in WOT :)

[@Draedaja]

I love that "unholy light" line.

[@pipsqueak8401]

I love how hopeful this song is. It feels like a call to action, of faith and hope to strike back against the dark. I never played Demon Souls but this song alone has me interested in the world where I wasn't before

[@senthesanguinesinner9]

Can I just say that this is the perfect team song for a D&D party! It’s so good!

[@peter_kitsune]

Particularly my personal campaign style, which is entirely about heroes vs. demons. I'll definitely be using this as background music (in my campaign all fiends are called demons (though the term "devils" is also used occasionally) with the exception of Morgoth, who, just like in Tolkien's works, is my world's equivalent of Satan)

[@rafeeafiroz3160]

Did anybody ask how is Aviators?

[@jachary.exe_ptx3821]

I've got shivers as always while listening to your music

[@winterstar5750]

The way you said "Unseen hand" brought me back to "When our Bodies Wash Ashore" You are a modern day bard, Aviators, love your music

[@biomegamechdude]

its so freaking nutz what miazaki's vision and mindset to creative endeavours has brought in droves of ALL art forms, lets hope from software does not loose that spark in their future work when hes gone and heres to many more bluepoint reimagined master pieces like demon's souls remake and many other remakes under their belt

[@WindySilver]

I subscribed literally this evening and there's a new video already? Awesome! Love the visuals, they fit so well to this song!

[@suledahn]

This is awesome and wonderful for my Curse of Strahd game. Couple bards here and there singing a few of these. He, he.

[@slimecore3920]

The great thing about Aviators is that his songs don't need to burst our ears to have an impact, they are both soft and powerful.

[@sangralknight3031]

Demon's souls was the game I bought along side my PS3 a long long time ago, I was among the first to face the sweet darkness of the Soul's genera when it was new. As an Old Bolitarian Veteran from the first days of the very first souls game, Thank you. My withered heart was warmed by this memorial. *Fades away, his life recovered*

[@grz_chaos6489]

I was just listening to Outside when i got this notification

[@gamerovertron]

Was listening to Cinematic Future, but had very recently listened to outside. this was a surprise i was not expecting a song to pop up before the one they announced at the end of outside

[@spartanwar1185]

I also just listening to an aviators song when this popped up lol, that being Oceans To Skies

[@CloakMonk]

I can't begin to describe how hopeful and uplifted this song makes me feel. The fact that it's based on a fairly dark game makes this piece even better! You've got yourself a new fan!

[@princessstardusteclipse7270]

I'm so excited for a new song already! You never disappoint!

[@scarletknightreterns1893]

Aviator's souls songs are literally some of my absolute favourite. I am now addicted to the beautiful symphony of this one qwq

[@tradersblankers2931]

Passion put into work, that's why I enjoy your music over others. Your songs, even when listened to without context, still tell amazing stories.

[@Deniecu]

Really enjoy the organ in all your music :)

[@masterchock328]

Back then, i thought Monumental deserved far more views. Now i think To the Grave deserves far more views.

[@r0xas135]

Absolutely fabulous. Yet again you've knocked it out of the park. Another song for my playlist.

[@kirius1998]

The Soulssongs always end up beeing the best of the best. That's why they will never end.

[@vurnixtexcelsian4519]

i love the energy of this demon souls song, it just perfectly matchs how the game plays

[@yugajyotimishra9450]

My blessings to you ... Aviators... May your songs lift tired souls from darkness and despair for eons... Bless your creativity and the ability to strike something feral yet the ability to protect...sort of a mix between inspiration, upliftment and righteous anger.

[@Ziegsden]

I learned a good portion of the souls lore from your songs. I love your songcraft so much!

[@brecheese6532]

Not alive, but not quite dead, the soldiers fight for their broken kingdom. What they lack in size or strength, they make up for with courage, determination and with numbers. Prayers are answered when the most courageous of their ranks rise again, stronger and ready to continue. Their souls cannot and will not rest until they have won and those they left behind are safe to rebuild.

[@DysterSynvillaArt]

Seriously, how can you create such great tracks? I hardly get to listen to anything else for ages because my Aviators playlist is on all day long. Welcome to the playlist new song. Simply breathtaking.

[@Nikoyokin]

An upload, thank you Aviators!

[@generalplop1908]

I'll be honest, I was more expecting a remaster of your old Demon's Souls song, Monumental. But the fact that you went out of your way to make a whole new song for the game just embodies the whole reason why I love both your music and this channel. Never stop being who you are mate. 😀

[@antaresthirdeldenlord4840]

This is my favorite Aviators song of all time. I just love the sound of the song, its so hopefull.

[@aesiraesthetic8283]

Ah yes. I couldn't think of a better birthday present than a song from Aviators. Keep up the good work!

[@drillbit6532]

habb birbdei

[@hargeongreen435]

Happy bday!

[@fresh_eggshell9363]

Happy Birthday! Dude

[@frankjaeger2389]

Happy birthday.

[@joaobarroso9502]

Happy birthday lad!

[@recordingcontrol1776]

Aw hell yeah

[@jonas_the_lost]

First thing I see in the morning: new Aviators song. This day has just been saved.

[@erdapin5665]

It's Early.. still I know it's gonna be good

[@lovelessbadger7197]

Another banger. I'm just here, listening to your songs about games I don't play.

[@Gotachii]

For most people a good song is something that you can dance to. For me though, a good song is about telling a good story. Your songs are like sung books, and they sound really good. I love your songs ever since Fading Light on Vaati's channel. Keep the good work up, give us more masterpieces to listen to! Love ya man!

[@reillyclements1673]

Holy hell. I just got into dark souls like a week ago, and I've been binging their dark souls songs and then conveniently this comes out?!?? If this ain't a sign from God, I don't know what is. P.S. first JT Music, now aviators. All I need now is miracle of sound and the trifecta will be complete

[@Kirbini1]

Not to be a big nerd but the song is about demons souls, sorry if I'm being toxic by mentioning this

[@reillyclements1673]

@@Kirbini1 no problem man, I guess I should have said I just got into the souls series as a whole. I've since beat ds1 and am now playing Bloodborne (yes I do count that as part of the series)

[@Kirbini1]

@@reillyclements1673 bloodborne is very similar and I think the two fandoms together are called soulsboorne

[@reillyclements1673]

@@Kirbini1 or bloodsouls if you prefer.

[@Kirbini1]

@@reillyclements1673 I like both tbh

[@drjackbright2505]

I don’t think I’ve clicked anything quite so fast, also amazing work, as usual, thank you for making such wonderful music

[@nicholaspaynter3581]

Didn't know the foundation liked his music too! But in all seriousness, I completely agree.

[@Kirbini1]

Dr Bright what are you doing listening to music, you're supposed to be studying the scps!

[@drjackbright2505]

@@Kirbini1 I’m allowed a break you know, just don’t tell Clef, he thinks I’m in my office

[@Kirbini1]

@@drjackbright2505 hmmm fine, but you owe me some chocolate

[@drjackbright2505]

@@Kirbini1 fine, but Only if you can tame 682 with a rolled up newspaper and a tummy rub. I swear it works 9 times out of 10

[@Fireheart04]

woah this is the earliest I have ever been

[@Fireheart04]

ads aren't even over yet but I KNOW it'll be good

[@neckwings]

wow new aviators song. song good

[@Clucky117]

Each and every song you make are just consistently fantastic and lovely to hear to, and yet I feel your crowning achievements are always the songs based on the Souls series.. You may be my single most favourite source of music at this point, and I hope you do not stop making songs for a long, long time. Congratulations on yet another top tier addition to your repertoire.

[@staceychristie3676]

Who else gave this song a like before even listening to it

[@_Thorondor]

I did hahaha

[@kalskirata42]

Absolutely beautiful releases as always, avi. Can't wait for the rest of the album!

[@sagelogic8515]

Past life connections, there’s a familiarity as though being reeled in by a fishing line spanning all time and space. The line is a frequency. 🦋

[@geoffreyfey3375]

There is no other species so powerfully driven than mankind. By humanity's hands are gods forged and felled, demons summoned and slaughtered, and kingdoms risen and razed. But one must wonder, at the end of all foes, with we see the mists clear or usher in a new Age of Dark?

[@koykoyonly1628]

This song radiates hope and a promise of another sunrise, and I don’t know how to feel about it.

[@kisukoev]

the quality is so good, I sometimes forget that only one person makes these songs, same with Miracle of Sound and many other indie creators

[@raegankaai7672]

was expecting a remaster of your old song, but this was better than anything I was expecting.

[@TheFanoren]

This sounds like something id hear from two steps from hell. That is perhaps the biggest compliment i can give anyone's music

[@outcastsunite6390]

Got in my notifications, and it was just an instant click over here. It already sounds amazing like always!

[@Shalaena]

I know this song is already written for something else, but it fits so well with the book I'm writing right now. Can't wait for it to hit spotify so I can add it! I have at least one Aviators song in every one of my playlists.

[@edvingjervaldsaeter3659]

I swear, I stand for half of the views, I can't get enough of this song!

[@morningcoffeecat2271]

My god, the strings and vocals (choir and your own voice) are amazing. Every single album theres massive improvements. This is really professional sounding, going to buy this asap Also this artwork is Skittles best yet 😅

[@nilaspl8715]

Magnificent Fm, A, E and Bm in the intro is perfect you are genius

[@janbenes1248]

You came in time of need again. Thank you for such piece of great music.

[@DarthVader-ch4um]

Damn, all your songs are awesome! Waiting for all your new ones with anticipatio!

[@csgilmore3536]

Ah yes, another find souls song to listen to over and over again.

[@SynthFox]

ADORING the instrumental in this 10/10 will be on repeat for the next 2 weeks 'til we get more

[@rachelwoods6760]

And you already know that I'm excited for "Dreams of the Deep" too!

[@NullDaemon]

Listening to the music this guy makes about the soulsborne series is better than playing the games themselves. Thank you for making this series sound better than it is.

[@AndrewChicken]

And suddenly my day is at least 300% better!

[@fishpaste2100]

Playing through this game has been insanely good, it's my first time playing it and honestly I think this was a great way to experience it... The song is nice too. :P

[@missivory_missraine]

It was even more cruel back when it first came out, I'm just happy it's now in high definition. Albeit I'm still unhappy fall damage was nerfed.

[@wonderbluevstheworld1155]

This is amazing!! We love you!

[@SAAAANEESS]

hope at long last emerges in this dreadful year, thank you avi

[@Sajsu]

This song is a BANGER! One of the BEST songs i've listened to lately. Well done!

[@EungsuLee]

Now this... Is truly monumental.

[@rachelwoods6760]

As long as the music guides our way.

[@therandomnobody3407]

I have now played the demons souls remake and having even the slightest understanding of the game makes this song even better

[@konoikurozora5851]

Gaaah! It's gorgeous! Now I wish you had a song dedicated to Ostrava and/or his kind of tragic friendship with the main character (well, on a light playthrough, of course).

[@kaballeofastora5748]

This song made my day. Thanks you so much🧡

[@sirapple2406]

The artwork is stellar, as usual. As is the song, as usual. Myeesss.

[@nilaspl8715]

YEa baby that s what i ve been waiting for :D. Keep it up BUD

[@DerCrawlerVomUrAnus]

the bass at 4:52 is amazing, I love interludes like this.

[@manrock1924]

Honestly I think this is like pretty much your best piece ever! Such a good beat and amazing lyrics aswell :D

[@blazesaviik5878]

YESSSSSSS ANOTHER AVIATORS SONG!!!! AND A DEMON SOULS ONE AT THAT!!

[@mothman8300]

Every time Every time you manage to make songs that are great even for people with 0 clue about anything involved in the story like this Yet incredible they remain

[@NiraSader]

I was thinking maybe he’d remix Monumental for the remake but this is even better

[@Indie-pendentUser]

You know, a remix of Monumental actually does already exist if you're interested: kzbin.info/www/bejne/r3a5cnZnpMuljKc

[@rachelwoods6760]

I've made a mashup with this song, this is "Monumental World": kzbin.info/www/bejne/bZa2fXych7-lqbM

[@mon0lithic629]

I like how photo mode made the making of these clips so much easier

[@Surv1vor1993]

If this song and Outside are anything to go by, this is gonna be another amazing album

[@rubyandjade7879]

Nice, it has been wonderful to see how your music changes over time and this one is a great addition.

[@andrewevans3913]

You manage to slay (pun intended) with all Demon's Souls songs man. Please, do more. :D

[@forceofhabit3280]

Epic! But then again, it's by Aviators. So how can it not be?

[@dakabaka4912]

I always get this sort of psuedo religious vibe from his songs. It's quite powerful.

[@WreckItRa1ph]

You have been dropping some real bangers

[@askurdreki4004]

I can't express my love to you, your work, and your voice properly. I'm ready to die more times than I died in all of the souls-borne games for every your song. AAAARRRHHH I can only cry now

[@csgilmore3536]

There are several parts of this song that feel almost like a memory of another song, but one that alludes my placing it. Great song.

[@AProudLokean]

it reminds me of "angel with a shotgun", tbh

[@csgilmore3536]

@@AProudLokean not one I'm really famililiar with. Had to look it up.

[@bobsemple07]

I've been listening to your music since ammuntion. Before it I literally had no music taste I just didn't listen to music but your songs find its self on every play list I make

[@ABluSkittle]

Yaaaaaaaay! This sounds sooooooo good!

[@omegabright-hawk1794]

When the remake released I was thinking about you and the possibility of a new Demon Souls Song. Loved Monumental, Loved this one. Thank you very much, this made my day!

[@artorias4581]

I'll listen to this... till the grave.