Bondsmith

[@PauawGames]

“The most important step a man can take. It's not the first one, is it? It's the next one. Always the next step, Dalinar.”

[@OtakuMonster9366]

​@@mattj.peterson8607don't try to be a smart ass

[@stephalloplayz]

this proves that we don't need stormlight as live action, animated, OR as a puppet show; we need a musical

[@nestorsolera6788]

We need a musical game. like stepmania. With kaladin, Adolin and Shallan dancing to the rhythm of cumbia. Talk in true we need a videogame as a Batman Tetralogy or The witcher.

[@ceinwenchandler4716]

Animated musical TV show. Got it.

[@djbrouwer7712]

Counterpoint, musical puppet show.

[@StormBlessedxo]

Oh hell nah

[@hmmmooops]

Muppets and Szeth is the real person

[@TheJakeDags]

"Journey before destination, you bastard!" This is beautiful

[@tabletopnephilim4633]

"I will take responsibility for what I've done. If I must fall, I will rise again a better man." It took me a while to realize that was the third ideal.

[@JohnShakin]

Love your videos! Also, I think the third ideal is technically "I am Unity".

[@tabletopnephilim4633]

@John Shakin Oh wow, I've never been recognized off my channel before! Glad you enjoy them! Personally, I think the "I am Unity" line is foreshadowing for when Dalinar pulls a Sazed and claims both Honor and Odium.

[@JohnShakin]

@@tabletopnephilim4633 Well two things, Again, love the videos and glad I'm the first person to recognize you off world. Two, you were right, that was his third ideal, I just looked it up

[@McBreak332]

@@tabletopnephilim4633 Brandon mentioned that not all Shards can combine. Also I think I remember someone saying that he already said Odium and Honor for example wouldn't be able to combine (but not 100% sure that Brandon said this, can't remember). I don´t think Dalinar will do a Sazed, and my guess is probably we will lose Dalinar to Odium in the duel or something will go extremely bad in this book, like, we will cry so hard and the book won't have a good ending.

[@MasterLukasVideos]

@@McBreak332yes but maybe cultivation is the emulsifier

[@callmekelsier8642]

2 dislikes are from Moash and Odium

[@sirflapfla97]

3rd is taravangian

[@orlandodiaz2483]

Madre mía Kel, te encuentro en todos los videos relacionados al Cosmere XD (Atte: Sraugon xd)

[@callmekelsier8642]

@@orlandodiaz2483 estoy presente en todos lados, lo que tiene estar en el reino cognitivo jejeje

[@orlandodiaz2483]

@@callmekelsier8642 Ya veo, incluso en el Fortnite

[@Skiddlescout]

@@sirflapfla97 nah, third is Sadeas

[@duetbreaker]

In before Brandon Sanderson is talking about this and has it playing in the background in one of his own uploads one day

[@pgcnorris]

First time I hear it I was like "nah, it could be better". Now I know. That is the point. The music got better as Dalinar makes his declaration. As he declare he will get up again, each time been a better man. Now is with "Bridge 4" from Black Thorn my favorite non oficicial Stormlight OST. So keep going. You are in a good move.

[@austinbubak5152]

This is like a thousand times cooler now that I know what it's about. Awesome!

[@stormlyte]

BRO YOU READING DESE BOOKZ?!!?!!

[@austinbubak5152]

@@stormlyte Yep, I just finished Oathbringer yesterday. It's actually because of this song. I read the description and decided I would try to read the series. Best decision I have ever made.

[@stormlyte]

@@austinbubak5152 that is AWESOME. Wow. I have no words. They are easily my favorite modern fantasy series of all time. Have you read any of his other Cosmere stuff (Mistborn, Elantris etc.)? Highly recommend them as well. There’s literally not a single book of his that I haven’t loved.

[@quill3897]

YOU CANNOT TAKE MY PAIN!

[@brianschmahl144]

Here's to a million more stormlight fans and creaters making beautiful work like this! Here's to an adaptation that takes stormlight to millions more! Cheers sir, excellent work

[@alaska4939]

If it’s anything like the WoT show, I’ll stick with the books.

[@kirby6710]

@@alaska4939 yeah i wasnt happy with wheel of time... they completely wrote off the Green Man - my favourite character of book 1, not to mention Mat just didn't feel right

[@farsaltygamerx8946]

Listening to this song to help me to recover from wind And truth still crying

[@crisisanagram3916]

You know, I always come back to listen to this song because of how simple but layered it is. Maybe it's because of the repetition of the "You cannot..." phrase in the lyrics, but it shows that even in his worst moment, Dalinar stood up once more and continued walking forwards. He remained truthful to probably one of his most famous quote and took the next step. Maybe that was all he needed to rise once more as a better man, just like the third ideal states. This is a truly wonderful song that encapsulates Dalinar's stellar progression (and the "I am Unity" moment too).

[@juancamilocalvache451]

I cried, you cried, all of us cried. This is beautiful

[@nathanaelheil2818]

"You cannot have her! I will not let you take her from me again!" I love that Dalinar loved Ebby even through losing his memory.

[@VoidLantadd]

Holy crap this is incredible. I wasn't sure what I was expecting but from the first line to the end of the song I was sat awestruck with my mouth hanging open. You cannot, You cannot take her from me. I made the choice, I'll remember her voice, In the burning city. Wow

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much. Through the trauma of my failure to take responsibility in my own life, I felt, geeky as it may sound, that I empathized with Dalinar’s story, just a little. It made composing the song a work of pain and elation, both of which I think manifested well in the song. At least that’s what I hoped would happen. :) Thanks again for listening.

[@jordanhaubrich870]

I just finished Oathbringer. I've been waiting for soooo long to finish it so I could listen to this without spoilers just in case. You've done a phenomenal job!!

[@stormlyte]

Now THAT is some PATIENT DISCIPLINE right there!! Thanks so much, I’m so glad you enjoyed it!!

[@tim9680]

I have 5 chapters left close enough

[@tomaszzebrowski3010]

I will take responsibility for that whot I have done. Live before Death. Strength before Weaknes. Journey before Destination.

[@inquisitor1284]

If I must fall, I will rise each time a better man.

[@Stigvandr]

@@inquisitor1284 THESE WORDS ARE ACCEPTED

[@inquisitor1284]

@@Stigvandr hells yeah

[@alaska4939]

Dalinar would probably be an antagonist in most stories. Grant it a complex antagonist, but he would probably be killed by the main hero. But here, he a man with issues. Massive issues, but he’s a good man who’s trying to make up for what he’s done in the past.

[@stormlyte]

Nuff said!

[@madaranotsoanonymousnowuch1539]

Honestly, Dalinar can never be fully redeemed. What he did was far more evil than anything any other character in the story has done, but its interesting to see how Sanderson makes us empathise with someone so irredeemable.

[@m.ajiprasetyo7188]

SPOILER for Rhythm of War "WE CHOSE, YOU CANNOT TAKE MY SACRIFICE!"

[@everettwhitaker7829]

Absolute Chills

[@borisvassilev5185]

add spoiler tag pls. The video is OB spoilers

[@m.ajiprasetyo7188]

@@borisvassilev5185 Ohh okay, sorry my bad

[@Jleonardo_]

Spoiler for RoW . . . . . . . . . . JOURNEY BEFORE DESTINARION, YOU BASTARD! So epic Navani.

[@kimetpardo6866]

This hits so hard after WaT tbh

[@stormlyte]

@@kimetpardo6866 absolutely

[@jonahlogan4851]

Dalinar as an OP Disney princess vibes....and I say that as the highest of compliments. This is awesome

[@stormlyte]

Legit might be my favorite comment

[@barrettpeterson62]

This video is so powerful, it physically cannot be disliked

[@lewstherinteletubby50]

We need a Dalinar song for Wind and Truth

[@SiempreConMago20Nov]

This is amazing! This community deserves more great stormlight-inspired songs like this!! Love your work 😍😍

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much for listening and taking the time to comment!!

[@ConfusedRambutan]

Yep!

[@mariamcdonald973]

Just finished Oathbringer recently - I enjoyed "Survive" so much, I was really looking forward to hearing this one as soon as it would no longer be a spoiler to do. All I can say is - you get all the gloryspren. Thank you for your hard work!

[@stormlyte]

I am so glad you enjoyed my work!! Thank you for taking time to comment, it means a lot to me! In case you didn’t see the links, please look in the descriptions of both videos and feel free to download and share!!

[@piikivi8532]

I love your compliment. Storming good comment, gancho!

[@mariamcdonald973]

@@piikivi8532 Bridge Four, cousin! *Taps wrists.*

[@theresegretencord2470]

I'm late to the party (It took my brother several months to convince me to read these STORMING THICK BOOKS) but HOLY CRAP WAS THIS SERIES GOOD. I loved this scene and Dalinar is now my favorite character. This song is an incredible tribute to Oathbringer. Heralds bless you.

[@stormlyte]

Life before death, Radiant!! So very glad you enjoyed it!! Yep these storming amazing books have changed my life. So glad your brother didn’t give up on you and that you listened!! :):):)

[@theresegretencord2470]

@@stormlyte Indeed! Strength before weakness, journey before destination.

[@Rexzilla4508]

I've become obsessed with this song. It perfectly captures the emotions I felt during this scene.

[@humanj355]

WOW!!!!! Stunning, thanks for sharing this with us. Such a power ballad!!!

[@stormlyte]

THANK YOU! I popped it in the cd player in my car yesterday while driving to pick up apple strudels for my 38 week pregnant wife, and I jammed. Ngl, it's a bop. Thank you for taking time to comment!!

[@MDMarc777]

i pass out drunk with ths master piece and i dreamed about HONOR beeing me in first person and it was amazing. thanks for this great piece of song. ABSOLUTE AMAZING!! PD. THE KELSIER ONE ITS AMAZING TOO!!!!!

[@stormlyte]

That’s some kind of dream, my friend!! Thank you so much for your kind words. I loved writing these songs; I’m so glad you enjoyed listening to them.

[@micahquiton7731]

Dalinar is my absolute favorite from the Stormlight Archive, and this song is perfect for him. You have very impressive skills.

[@stormlyte]

Well that means a LOT coming from you then!! Thank you so much!!

[@amon9556]

What in the modulation! Storms this is awesome

[@rustyshackleford6906]

This moment in the book was amongst the most influential things I've ever read. Now every time I stumble in life I listen to this song and pick myself back up

[@likeyou3317]

It's my favourite moment from storm's archive, u really captured it.

[@frogobot1513]

Man, this song and the Survive song are both so beautiful. Please keep up the good work Joe this song is SO SO awesome.

[@blackholewarriors1928]

life before death, strength before weakness, journey before destination

[@OwenJWall]

Absolutely amazing. Love this so much. I’m imagining this playing over a Stormlight tv show/film. I’m actually dying for book 5 😭

[@coleconrad2543]

I love Dalinar so much and feel his story so deeply. I started crying about 30 seconds in and wept the whole time. Thank you for this amazing art 💙

[@katherineweaver382]

I really hope this got sent to Sanderson. I bet he would love it!

[@stormlyte]

Like a huge nerd, I actually sent him a physical copy! Would certainly be cool if he gave it a listen :)

[@katherineweaver382]

@@stormlyte good for you! I was just reading that part, in the book, this morning and turned the song on. It's sooo good!

[@stormlyte]

Update: he sent me a reply in the form of a letter... what an amazing guy.

[@harshitgupta5425]

@@stormlyte So can you put this on Spotify? I'd love to listen to your work there.

[@tuamigogeek7360]

Stormlight and the Sanderson books, its helped me to dont give up myself

[@roleplayerchadwick]

I love this song so much

[@leninlover]

thank you for this, it is one of the most beautiful pieces of art i've seen about sanderson's books

[@althor1247]

This moment was beautiful and worth staying up past midnight for.

[@StormBlessedxo]

One of the best if not the best chapters to me.

[@OwenJWall]

I can't tell you how many times I've come back to this 😂

[@VoidLantadd]

Same

[@ConfusedRambutan]

yeah

[@OwenJWall]

Aaaaand again

[@ronincallahan2384]

I just commented on Survive, and i have more or less the same requests for this song, haha. I love how from the bridge through the last chorus, its structured so that its each of the bondsmith oaths in order! Really cool detail! Thanks for doing this kind of stuff. Its honestly awe-inspiring

[@stormlyte]

I reeeeeally appreciate THIS comment TOO! Thank you!! Guess I'll slap this one on amuse.io as well haha! Look for it on Spotify and other streaming services by the end of the month! :)

[@telekinesys7025]

I literally got shivers. This is awesome!

[@stormlyte]

Wow!! So glad you enjoyed the song!! Thank you for your kind words.

[@MrKenilles]

This is just great! Really captures the amazing moment in a new and creative way! Thank you for that, and please do create more if possible!

[@TheFlaminRed]

Whoa! I love the changes from the last version, so crisp 👌

[@stormlyte]

Thank you!!!

[@renarin3629]

I am here after i heard the Windrunner song and its fascinating how good you catch the vibes

[@kaiseransyn769]

Man I remember when this only had a couple hundred views really cool to see u get the views u deserve

[@Zeendefinetuder]

Can't wait for 5! The cover looks like Dalinar shooting Odium

[@vagabundodemythron]

Danos más de esto, sos un compositor genial!!! Me encanto esta y la que esta basada en Kelsier también. Llega muchísimo al corazón del lector.

[@glassmith1939]

This is the best! Basically every time I'm on KZbin, I listen to it because I can't help but listen to it. SO good! When I first listened to it, I had just read Mistborn, but now that I understand what it's about, it's even better. And it got even better (which I didn't know was possible) when I first listened to it with earbuds. I definitely suggest trying it like that. Now I'm gonna go listen to this and Survive (which is also amazing) alternating on repeat.

[@Morriic]

this songs makes me wanna become more than what I am, thank you for that :)

[@Masonio]

Dang does this hit different after reading Oathbringer. Didn't recognize the background picture either. Now I do and it's beautiful.

[@midnightbard3935]

I love this so much! It's so well put together and the moment that inspired it is just so epic. I've got just one thing - I think it would be super cool if there was a calm piano part at the end, just a piano slowly playing the main melody and eventually fading out. I've heard this done really well in the song Alchemist by Nathan Wagner and I think it would give an emotional ending to the song instead of just ending on the rising notes. But that is just my humble oppinion, I love it either way!

[@aselmuhitova1927]

Awesome! I like this moment, and the song make me remember & cry

[@stormlyte]

This is so sweet. Thank you for your kind comment!!!

[@arkanysx0z575]

Almost made me cry, loved it

[@tomy7542]

Thank youtube, this was an excellent recommendation! This is awesome!

[@stormlyte]

Sometimes KZbin gets it right, hahah!!! Thank you!!!

[@2185wisai]

I love your voice it's amazing with this melody and lyrics

[@nsarji]

the artwork is also beautiful

[@stormlyte]

It really is!!!

[@Ariastes707]

I need to stop listening to this it's like the 8th time in 2022 and it hits me every time.

[@stormlyte]

Maybe the clearest sign you should keep listening 😉 but seriously thank you for listening at ALL! Honored that you would listen more than once.

[@Ariastes707]

@@stormlyte the songs are awesome encompass the characters to feel of the novels. Really great. Don't really know why if you play these on KZbin music radio it suggests fallout boy centuries after z😂

[@stormlyte]

@@Ariastes707 That's hilarious. Algorithm has no idea what to do with the very, very niche genre of fan music based on epic fantasy books? lolllll

[@halfpintrr]

Glad I found your stuff! I’m here for more of this.

[@ShadowGricken]

*Yeah this one hitting a little different now*

[@stormlyte]

Ohhhhh yes. Come see the premiere of the reimagined version in 17 days kzbin.info/www/bejne/mpDSXoiDmKt2p7c

[@OwenJWall]

Had to return here. Still love this 😂 I’m looking forward to Stormlight 5

[@elysanaya8571]

This is wonderful I must admit. Good song, and amazing souce

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much!!

[@hidenki5790]

Your music is incredible! Thank you so much for prdoucing such great tracks!

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much!! And thanks for listening!!!

[@connorcastonguay3554]

Great job! The song really captures Dalinar in oathbringer. You should put this song on Spotify.

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much!! I wondered what it would take/if it’s legal for me to put it on Spotify or other streaming services, simply because a lot of the content is verbatim from the book. I’ll look into this more!

[@callandor4704]

@@stormlyte From what I've seen in his FAQ videos Sanderson is one of the most chill owners of intellectual property ever. I bet if he saw this he'd actually really like it as well. Might as well try to get in touch to get his and his manager's blessings.

[@VoidLantadd]

@@stormlyte I see your point about using lines from the book, but there are other artists I follow who make songs inspired by books/movies/shows/games, and I regularly listen to their stuff on Spotify. Miracle of Sound is my most listened to artist in this vein. I'd love to be able to add your songs to my playlist, as it stands I just have to keep coming back here for my fix :)

[@stormlyte]

@@VoidLantadd super encouraging!!! Thank you!! I will get them on there!!

[@stormlyte]

Hey there, I'm trying to reply to everyone who asked about/mentioned Spotify... I'm copying and pasting this and want to SAY that I'm copying and pasting so you don't see the replies to others and go..... SO IMPERSONAL! Haha. I went and double checked Brandon's FAQ about putting fan content out there, and Spotify is a subscription based deal... and half of the lyrics I've written are direct quotes from his books, so I don't feel right about putting my music on Spotify or other paid subscription streaming services. I have written to him to ask about it, so we'll see what he says. I'm so sorry about this, but I want to make sure I'm not even remotely close to any sort of infringement. Thank you so much for your support and desire to have my content on streaming services. It means a LOT!

[@itsyaraz]

THIS IS AMAZING, CHILLS

[@Imbatman-x2j]

This song is my new favorite

[@stormlyte]

@@Imbatman-x2j I’m so glad!!! Thanks for listening!! A reimagined version (that will go on Spotify) will be out in the next month, keep an eye out! :)

[@Imbatman-x2j]

@@stormlytewill do ty!

[@Imbatman-x2j]

I swear this song is literally like if I had a divine calling and this song would be the song I’d sing if it was my responsibility to help others and honestly this is my go to song about trying to become a better person for the sake of others whether they see it or not this song is my theme song now! Thx again for such a great song

[@brrr375]

holy hell this is BEAUTIFUL

[@sazedterrisman1928]

listen to it on double speed its a piece of art

[@stormlyte]

THE INSANITY

[@MauroOTGW]

Imagine a stormlight archive musical with tour songs

[@kalok70587]

This deserve millons of views

[@tannerhenry2602]

Very happy I got to see this!

[@stormlyte]

So glad you enjoyed it!!!

[@tjfirhfjejUTH24]

thank you

[@lukittyluscious]

Not the biggest fan of the style of most of the song, but the first minute is fucking perfect gold. Bravo dude

[@stormlyte]

Really appreciate your honesty!!! Glad you enjoyed what you could!! Thanks for taking time to comment!!

[@TheSantiaguo123]

this is simply great, i love this

[@kvothe5824]

This gave me chills

[@kirby6710]

"You've got this, Brightlord!" - Kiri (my OC), watching from the Cognitive Realm

[@JohnShakin]

Dalinar, the reverse Vader.

[@freakster-6029]

tbh have no clue about the book but the song is a 10/10

[@Unoriginal____Starwalker]

These books are literally the best pieces of fiction I've ever consumed in my life, go read some Brandon Sanderson you will not regret it _insert that wall of buzz lightyear toys meme_

[@MrNickSmith1993]

I just listened to this as I opened my leather-bound edition of Way of King's. If I don't bond a spren soon, I'm going too loose my shit.

[@stormlyte]

Oh lawd spren comin’

[@MrNickSmith1993]

@@stormlyte Any chance of this being uploaded to sound cloud? Want it on my playlist.

[@stormlyte]

@@MrNickSmith1993 completely forgot about SoundCloud. Doing it now, will return with link for you and for the description!! Thank you!!

[@MrNickSmith1993]

@@stormlyte Storms yes! May the Almighty bless you sir.

[@MrNickSmith1993]

@@stormlyte Also you got anything else in the works cosmere related? If so and it's as good as this and Survivor, then I'm excited.

[@apollo6326]

This is so cool!!!

[@imbored5951]

Pretty fucking epic, you have a good voice.

[@Fabyskan]

Hey man will this masterwork will be one day published on spotify? Love your work

[@stormlyte]

Hey there!! For sure. I would like to submit all of the individual tracks for this song to the awesome guy that mixes and masters my music, and then release it officially on Spotify. Thanks for asking and for listening!!!

[@mastrheartsxiii]

Imagine this in a movie musical like prince of Egypt

[@metumortis6323]

A Prince of Egypt style animation would be my ideal for a stormlight adaptation

[@bethanyheller6162]

0 dislikes- for good reason!

[@gawys28]

Everybody clap along

[@josiahbaker7881]

Beautiful song! Shows the opportunity to grow each time we fall. Will this song be on Spotify by chance?

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much!! I am planning on putting it up eventually (probably this next year)! First I would like to have it remixed and remastered by a professional… as in not me 😅 thanks for asking and thanks so much for listening!!

[@WayneValenciano]

Buenaaaaaaarda

[@Lewd-Tenant_Isan]

This just popped up into my Reccomendations, great song btw. But I have no context on what's going on here, if someone could fill me in that Would be just fantastic!

[@stormlyte]

Oh, I and everyone else here would loooove to fill you in. First, thank you so much for listening and then taking time to comment!! Glad you enjoyed it!! If you’re at all into fantasy, then you need to check this author out. In my opinion, Brandon Sanderson is bringing the genre into a new era, and it’s unprecedentedly deep and thoroughly astounding. There’s not a single book of his that I have and gone “meh.” They’re all great. Specifically about this song (spoiler free!): Dalinar Kholin. He is a military man, an incredible tactician and a beast of a warrior. But his present life is increasingly overshadowed by a past full of great and terrible deeds done in the name of unifying his country, over which his brother rules as king. Dalinar is his brother’s sword in human form, used to bring the many territories of Alethkar together.... but by brute force. This song marks the moment at which Dalinar understands and accepts the responsibility for what has occurred in his life up to this point. Any more than that and I’ll spoil it!! If you’re at all interested, read the Stormlight Archive!!!

[@hermesthence]

Hi! This was a great piece and an absolute banger! Have you or are you planning to share a tutorial on how to play this or tabs and or notes etc? I'd love to play this on my guitar

[@isok5221]

I want to learn this song, I like it a lot. Is there a tutorial or tabs?

[@stormlyte]

That’s awesome to hear!! I think the best I’d be able to do is a chord sheet with lyrics. Would that work?

[@isok5221]

Of course 🎉 thanks a lot

[@michaelbachand7660]

This song is amazing!! Can you make a karaoke version? That would be great!

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much!! I have no idea how to do that!!!! Haha! I will look into it!!

[@Supersoniczero]

This is so good, it really capture the moment. (where did you get that background?)

[@stormlyte]

Thank you!!! An amazing artist on Instagram @thamburnsh

[@Supersoniczero]

@@stormlyte Please do more songs like this :D

[@connorcastonguay3554]

What did you use to mix the song? It sounds amazing! I can't stop listening to it.

[@stormlyte]

I’m so glad you asked, and I first want you to know how much it means that you referenced the mix and sound of the song; I am extreeeeemely hard on myself in those areas. THANK YOU. So I used Logic Pro X, on a 2017 MacBook Pro (no touchbar). The one third-party app I used was Melodyne.

[@connorcastonguay3554]

@@stormlyte thanks for answering. It sounds great. Do you have any plans to make songs about other characters? I think that Kaladin's arc would probably make for a great song.

[@stormlyte]

@@connorcastonguay3554, thank you so much for your idea!! Others have said the same thing over the past week, so I’m currently rereading RoW to get a feel for his arc so I can compose a song about him!

[@connorcastonguay3554]

@@stormlyte Nice! I'm very excited to see what you come up with.

[@Unoriginal____Starwalker]

ONE OF THE CORPSES ON THE WALL ARE IN THE FAMILY GUY DEATH POSE IM DEAD

[@SouthernSideQuests]

1. The song is great. 2. I really hate to be that guy because the art is beautiful but isn’t Dalinar supposed to be standing where the wall of the city was broken? Not in the field?

[@stormlyte]

Thank you so much for listening!! And I’m so glad you enjoyed it. You’ve probably read it more recently than I have (it’s been well over a year, maybe 2!), so I’m guessing you’re right! :) Artist’s interpretation ;)

[@lordcypher5889]

Odium and Amaram disliked.