Doubt Comes In but it's performed in a cathedral

EDIT 8/11/19: Here's a link to downloading a cathedral edit (AUDIO only) to the Broadway version of the song.
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[@b4stard_sweet]

Rook mentioned how bright Eurydice is in comparison to Orpheus, and how she casts a shadow on him. But the first time she sings, the shadow she casts on him is just that: SHADOW. It breaks through and replaces the blue semicircle that surrounded him before. When it surrounds him after, in her "absence", the shape is bigger than before. The fact that she's there at some point, temporarily reassuring him, and then leaves???? The loneliness SPIKES, the paranoia is sharper than before -- she was there at some point, yes, but she's not there NOW, she's not singing NOW. Also the way the shape is so big and comes back so quickly in comparison to Eurydice's slow fade away??? It ends up going over her, too, for a second. Then there's an instrumental, letting it settle, letting it register -- the loneliness is SPIKING, audibly, the instruments ring so loud in Eurydice's silence. The Fates describe Orpheus's feelings again, only two lines but they DRAG with the cathedral editing and the actresses' own performances ("doubt comes in with tricky fingers, doubt comes in with fickle tongues" and that's IT). And then Orpheus sings, not letting the song settle now. By himself. The Fates even leave him. And this part is the high, raw part Banana Boat Charlie also mentions. Visually, the Fates linger, but it FEELS like they linger, like the slow aftereffect of an action they already committed before Orpheus sang. Then they disappear, and with them, their lanterns and yellow light -- which Eurydice also had. How much space Orpheus's blue takes up in emphasises there. He's ALONE. With only his sadness and uncertainty and DESPERATION and the stairs and the doubt. The faltering heart. The semicircle then SHRINKS SLIGHTLY AGAIN (this damn circle!!!!!) to allow the Fates to come back. They appear quickly, but their full, bright colours take a second (which to me proves the slow fade of the semicircle with Eurydice was purposeful!!!). The Fates are now the backing to ORPHEUS'S vocals, instead of the other way around!!! There's then light smudges behind Orpheus, and I'm anticipating Eurydice and then she ENTERS!! In like, one second. She doesn't have the bright petals behind her anymore, and the shadow she casts on Orpheus again replaces his circle. With the cathedral edit, I can only catch snippets of what she says, and it sounds like a stream of consciousness ('It won't be long...' 'Darkest hour... of the darkest night' and that one sounds BITING). I'm not sure whether Eurydice was ever actually talking, or whether this was just her soliloquy like the rest of the song isn't aloud, it's Orpheus's thoughts and worries and DOUBTS. But still, on the LAST STEP, Orpheus turns back at her (I've never seen the musical live, so I don't know whether this is accurate to the musical, but it's accurate to one of the tellings of the myth, where Orpheus thinks they're out and free because HE'S stepped out and turns around in joy, but it's a clever incoporation regardless!). They're both sweating, so it's probably exertion from the climb over nerves that makes him sweat, but she noticeably looks shocked (wide-eyed and open-mouthed) and not necessarily happy. Her gasp leads us to assume it's betrayal, obviously, but you make it seem like she's not angry, she's not even disappointed, just... startled. Her opinion of Orpheus isn't tainted because of this mistake, but this DOUBT feels out of character for him (a wise person once said that Orpheus was optimistic at the start and Eurydice pessimistic, and then they swapped -- Old Eurydice wouldn't be surprised, but she IS because she's thinking like Orpheus, who would expect things to all go right and them to get a happy ending, and Orpheus turns 'round because he's doubtful and untrusting of Hades and even Eurydice, to an extent, and he'll only trust HIMSELF, his EYES, so he looks). Orpheus looks concerned, and nervous, even scared, possibly of her opinion of him now, possibly of whether she's there or not. (ALSO THE DETAIL OF THE HAIR BEING THE SAME FOR MINI!THEM AND PROFILE!THEM AAAAAAAAAAGGGGGHHHHH) The petals then come back, and she's gone, and Orpheus is left REACHING. He didn't want this. He never wanted this. He watches her go, straightening. He's just SAT there as a bell tolls for an uncomfortably long time. Then he hangs his head, hunched, and, again, it's silent. He's alone. There's no blue, this time, or shadow or Fates. There's the yellow freedom of the outside behind him and Hadestown in front and Orpheus is alone, alone, al-- End scene.

[@druidforhire]

You delight and enamor me beyond words! THANK YOU so much for such a detailed and thoughtful analysis, this was a thrill beyond thrill to read!!!

[@b4stard_sweet]

@@druidforhire I didn't say it in my spiel up there but thank you for the amazing video!!! It was such a joy to get swept up in

[@druidforhire]

Oh, and-I mention this only to add on to your already so beautifully in-depth analysis, I haven’t seen anybody mention this, and in the interest of transparency with my process: Eurydice glows with the same kind of halo that had surrounded Orpheus and the King during Epic III, and the same one that surrounds Orpheus and Eurydice in WFM II. She has that similar incredible presence, and yet the halo, her light, her joy and love and fear, stops right at Orpheus’ heels. It never reaches him. It’s also supposed to parallel Orpheus’ blue fog, I think. She’s also specifically eight steps behind him, though I can’t remember why. Sorry, I would have mentioned this earlier, but it’s been so long I literally forgot I did this until I started rereading comments!

[@kino9643]

I feel like every hadestown song deserves its own cathedral edit :')))

[@rook6217]

You are evil. Eviiiil I say. And wonderful but mostly evil. Super long comment is incoming because I am that Person. Again, like with Epic III guess who actually cried again? This person. I adore your usage of the colors, and how the blue surrounds Orpheus on this long staircase out. And the Fates and the choice to make them so much larger than Orpheus? Fantastic. I like how the Cathedral sound makes Orpheus' song before so grand, but in the themes and sound of Doubt Comes in it sounds lonely almost. And Eurydice. When she came in, alight with the hope and love that had swayed all of Hadestown and how it contrasts with how lonely Orpheus looks? Kill me. Plus, how she shone so brightly in the dark but cast the deepest shadows onto Orpheus. One thing I always loved about Doubt Comes In, is how Orpheus gradually joins in with this sorrowful song. At first, following the Fates lead, and then singing more as doubt consumes him. And how when he sings "Where are you now?" How it sounds almost crying the line out the second time he sings, with more sorrow and passion. And when he turns, right at the very top. The expressions they both wore, and how you just let it hang there. yeah that? Please, I need my heart. How she just crumbles away, so much like the petals that surrounded them all in your Epic III edit. How they both reach for each other. How much you convey with just the outlines, and that last shot of Orpheus. You just let it hang there, with the colors of the world above, the yellow and Orpheus alone. I think that killed me the most, that silence you left for those last few seconds. Also oops I really, really went off on a tangent there but I had to shower love, praise, and dissection of the amazing work you put into this. So thank you for breaking my heart all over again. ;-;

[@druidforhire]

;_; hey dude i want you to know how much this comment means to me. i loved reading this and seeing you pick apart my work. it’s so validating to see someone take so much interest in it and really care enough to dig into all the details i put into this, and you are so so kind, thank you so much for the praise and the analysis 💛💛✨✨💛🌻🌻☀️☀️✨✨💛💛💛🌻🌻🌻☀️⭐️⭐️

[@wishbee947]

Something I noticed was their postures, you can tell a lot about a person based on the way they stand, for orpheus he's hunched, closed off and weary, looking as though he might collapse at any moment Eurydice on the other, is confidently moving forward, with both of her hands held out, she's also constantly looking up, while orpheus is looking down

[@k.g.1159]

The Fates said "Fuck Orpheus Rights" (This so beautiful I'm literally crying this song is already so haunting and then you did THAT and the fACES)

[@bananaboatcharlie]

2:41 his voice hits different. It's so high, and raw, and perfect. It SOUNDS like a Greek tragedy, that's the only way I can describe it.

[@michellealcala6932]

Ikr?? And how his voice smoothly lowers in tone just gives me chills- it's magical

[@bananaboatcharlie]

@@michellealcala6932 Legend says Damon Daunno's vibrato can kill a man at 10 paces...

[@leol6095]

A Greek tragedy indeed

[@fabulousmyriad267]

His despair reminds me of Euridice's despair in "flowers"

[@potato.pancake]

his voice is so freaking beautiful and just... so ORPHEUS.

[@schnoomimimi]

Finally, the song with the sexiest harmonies in just the way it should be heard

[@schnoomimimi]

Ok so I commented that before finishing the video and oooh I must say that hit hard ah fuck :((

[@helltubejackie1086]

I thought you said sexist and I was so confused-

[@senoj.rednaxela]

3:27 to end Eurydice: (very frightened) "You're early." (Beat. Orpheus is trembling in the silence.) Orpheus: I missed you. (He reaches out to her but she disappears.) Orpheus: NO! (falls to his knees, weeping)

[@Sammy11611]

I JUST SAW THIS AND HOW DARE YOU, HOW DARE YOU PULL THAT LINE AND STAB ME WITH IT

[@alildaisy2180]

OOOOOOW MY HEART

[@senoj.rednaxela]

I can't take full credit for this. In the real song video, someone made a similar comment.

[@mg8553]

It’s strange how different context can give a line of dialogue a completely different meaning. Ouch.

[@kintanlatifaningrum1543]

Ok ok.. Just a thought.. What if... After i've missed you.. A second pause and then.. Eurydice ran a bit, hand reaching for orpheus.. Orpheus' hand ready to accept her.. BUT! before she succeed, the floor already sunk in 15% or so.. And orpheus tried to lift her, but failed.. As she sinks, she cried his name once more "Orpheus" And he yelled her name in agony "Eurydice!!" Road to hell (reprise) starts to play

[@slumberseason7221]

Holy shit this is everything I dreamed it would be. After hearing your edit of Epic III (which I literally watch/listen to daily it's incredible) I would listen to Doubt Comes In and imagine the echoing atmosphere. This literally gave me chills and was even better than I could have imagined with your art style (that closeup when Orpheus turns around? Oof.) Thank you so much for this video, I absolutely love your cathedral edits and you definitely have a knack for them!

[@druidforhire]

!! gosh, thank you!!!!

[@alildaisy2180]

Silence is never so loud as the end of this song.

[@willd.4808]

This song got nerfed in the OBC version, IMO - nothing will ever top "doubt comes in like vinegar and turpentine" for me

[@bananaboatcharlie]

Agreed! I don't know why the new songs lost so much of their lyricism and poeticness 😢

[@goomymaster6417]

@@bananaboatcharlieIMO the OBC has a tighter book and a more pronounced thesis - the ideas endurance of hope and the timelessness of tragedy is less subtle than it is in the NYTW version, what with all the extended lyrics of Road to Hell and a lot more ensemble parts. And I think it's a better play for it, tbh. I have no idea why they cut Persephone's part from Chant (Reprise) though, as well as the new Epic III which I think is significantly worse than the NYTW version, which is one of the most powerful songs in context I've ever heard in my life, LMAO.

[@daffodilcaptain]

*LYRICS* THE FATES Doubt comes in And strips the paint Doubt comes in And turns the wine Doubt comes in and leaves a trace Of vinegar and turpentine Where are you? Where are you now? Doubt comes in And kills the lights Doubt comes in And chills the air ORPHEUS Doubt comes in and all falls silent It's as though you aren't there Where are you? Where are you now? EURYDICE Orpheus You're shivering Is it cold or fear? Just keep singing The coldest night Of coldest year Comes right before the spring ORPHEUS & FATES Doubt comes in With tricky fingers Doubt comes in With fickle tongues ORPHEUS Doubt comes in and my heart falters And forgets the songs it sung Where are you? Where are you now? EURYDICE Orpheus Hold on Hold on tight It won't be long the darkest hour Of the darkest night Comes right before the dawn- ORPHEUS TURNS

[@happymcdull-4209]

I like commenters like you, who post lyrics when the poster doesn't

[@spicymint2059]

You’re doing the work of ancient gods.

[@astrowiz3544]

And men!

[@eviem.6903]

Please do "if it's true..." (the live version) keep up the good work mate! Your artwork is litterally the best thing I've seen all day

[@druidforhire]

unfortunately, the live recording does not have If It's True except on bootlegs, so i cannot. :') and thank you!

[@eviem.6903]

@@druidforhire kzbin.info/www/bejne/a6LMqWxudpeBgpI I meant the 2017 live version, sorry if that wasn't clear :)

[@druidforhire]

Evelyn Maher no, i’m aware; but again that’s a bootleg, not an official recording, so i’m unsure how it’d come out

[@eviem.6903]

@@druidforhire then will the original work?

[@druidforhire]

@@eviem.6903 Maybe. Not every song is suited to the cathedral sound, but if it works, you might see it. And hey, maybe the OBCR version will fit.

[@katsurolle]

oh i am sobbing,,,,,, oh gods,,, your use of the lanterns and eurydice as an even brighter source of light than those made me cry??? only adds to the tragedy that is how orpheus felt in the dark and desperately needed to turn to the light, therefore turning towards eurydice :'((( god i hope you make more!!! thank u for all of ur cathedral edits

[@IncorrectHB]

This makes it really feel that the fates are truly just thoughts that echo in our head

[@bluejaesplus]

The first couple times i watched your epic III video i only got about thirty seconds in because i have a short attention span and cant just sit down and watch stuff, especially music because its background noise to me so to focus on it is really hard. I just sat down and watched this entire video start to finish and immediately watched all of you other videos. These are incredible! I love the way you visualize it all ty for making these!

[@druidforhire]

haha yeah--these videos were originally just supposed to be mostly focused around the audio with just a visual slapped on so it wasn't just a black space, with little change-y bits as easter eggs. you'll notice that especially with my very early videos that there's usually just one tiny thing that changes. then epic iii happened and i uh. well. *Whoops* thank you kindly for your words!

[@hunterdynastystuff4589]

absolutely beautiful as always. their close-ups nearly brought me to tears, i'm not gonna lie

[@learafisura6424]

oh god I felt That Moment as if it were for the first time and I am so shattered ugfhjdj these are sososo beautiful druid THANK YOU

[@Nightwalker-zk6ce]

Saw this in my subfeed and said “yeah I’ve got time to cry right now.”

[@7catsinatrenchcoat789]

OUGH this is so good and stunning and it's just. Not only did you put perfect, gorgeous fitting art to the lonely feeling of the song, but the cathedral effect, the echoing hollow sound really emphasizes the feeling of marching up a tunnel.

[@roadkill-creations7628]

This is without a doubt one of the most haunting songs I’ve ever listened to. I can’t quite put my finger on it, but there’s just something about how the voices echo throughout the song that perfectly executes that raw feeling of loneliness, fear, hope as the song goes on, and then pure hopelessness at the very end.I’ve never heard anything quite like it, and it’s beautiful.

[@horyaah5721]

AAAH UR ART IS SO MESMORISING I THOUGHT THE LANTERNS THAT THE FATES WERE HOLDING WERE SWINGING SIDE TO SIDE !!!! Ur POWER!!!! ✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨✨

[@druidforhire]

HORYAAH................ I LOVE U

[@gin2012able]

Reminder that one of the earlier scripts had Eurydice say "You're early" while Orpheus replies with "I missed you" and that just adds a whole new level of pain 😭😭😭

[@celestialjunipers6829]

I love how wicked The Fates looked. They are the wolves who howl inside your head, after all.

[@thethirdbird5926]

I have been waiting for you to upload this song!! You never disappoint oml

[@druidforhire]

:D!!!!!!!!!! You have no idea how happy I am that you caught onto that detail. I'm absolutely gleeful. and! thank you very much for the compliments

[@thethirdbird5926]

@@druidforhire I love all the details you put in! The art work is so amazing :D

[@Yanna3]

You snapped on this one

[@lizziejohnson4613]

I listened to Hadestown literally like an hour ago and I’m obsessed. First thing I did was look for animatics (second thing was find out when/if it was ever coming to my state lol) and I could not find one for Doubt comes in which broke my heart cuz that was the one I had the strongest visuals for while listening to the musical. And then I stumbled upon your cathedral edits and this is literally almost picture perfect to what I had envisioned while I listened. Absolutely fantastic and heart wrenching!! I love it!

[@genesisrail]

This cathedral effect along with the artwork honestly make the song really creepy ngl

[@MarshallCake]

Parallel to Hades, the doubt makes him forget the song of his love.

[@kxena2913]

THIS SILHOUETTE ART IS AMAZING!!

[@acousthicc5198]

I absolutely love Orpheus' lines in the Broadway version as well as his visible doubt (and the addition of the La La La La in the song), but there's just something about this version that makes me fascinated. The Fates' harmonies make it very hypnotozing, I can literally feel the fear in Orpheus' voice. Plus, the "and forgets the songs it sung" line just kills me. How I wish they had kept the Fates harmonizing through the whole song in the new version, or at least Orpheus' old lines. A mixture of both versions would be pretty long but I would gladly listen to it all day.

[@SpicySoulsa]

Ooooooh my goodness this is amazing. I got chills through the whole thing, especially when Eryducye would start appearing while singing. And the ending, oooof my heart, the ending was phenomenal as well.

[@gardeniagalvao9411]

What does the line "Doubt comes in and leaves a trace of vinegar and turpentine" means?

[@EmployeeKB]

I know this was posted a long time ago but oh my god you've killed me in one shot I love this

[@rac_of_fey1865]

This one, the song already sends chills, but this version is just another level of stunning

[@shyamarie5088]

I realize that this is a year old, and you might not see this comment but ¯\_(ツ)_/¯ I just want to say how hauntingly beautiful this is. The artwork is stunning. You are able to portray how alone Orpheus felt, how small he felt. The fates voices seem to surround him; giving him no choice but to listen to him. And how sorrowful he sounds, how at first his distrust was merely an echo of what he heard, but towards the end he is the one leading. And Eurydice's voice echos around, giving him some hope of finding her, but her voice always seeming out of reach, like he can only hear the echo of her. And the _artwork_ oh my god- there is no way I could ever describe how much the artwork supports the story, not just the story of Orpheus, but Eurydice. The fates are so much larger than Orpheus, showing just how small Orpheus felt. And the lanterns that they held only provided enough to see them. The light didn't reach Orpheus, nor Eurydice. He could only see the fates shadows, and their cruel smiles. And Eurydice, she was Orpheus's hope, his sun, his warmth. While we can't always see her, we can see in the way that she leans forward that she is trying to follow him the best she can, trying to be as close as possible. She wants to go back with him, even in the cold, because she believes that Orpheus can fix things. But because of the way she shines, she casts a shadow onto Orpheus, casting the darkest on his head. She was forced to watch him struggle infront of her, only able to hope that he can make it. And I dont even know what to say about the last few seconds. I truly don't know how to describe the emotions that they convey. The way that Orpheus looks shocked that she _was_ there, that he truly believed that Hades had tricked him; The way that Orpheus is happy to see Eurydice; but then the horror of how he realized what he'd done. And Eurydice, she looks somewhat surprised to see that Orpheus had turned around early; distrustful of not just Hades but the world. He was the one to convince her that the world could be better, that it wasn't all bad, and he was the one to give up on that hope. She also looks sad, not just because that she can't come back to life, but for Orpheus. While yes, she had to follow him, watch him struggle, but at least she _knew_ he was there. He hadn't had that luxury. And the way that he tries to follow her, to _ catch_ Eurydice, but ultimately fails? The way that he crumbles to the ground, but not being able to follow her, nor fade away, but he is forced to stay there. Alone. Not even the fates are with him. I know I have done this incredible piece of art injustice but I truly do not think there are enough words to convey how gorgeous this is.

[@druidforhire]

There is little better gift for an artist than someone who takes the time to sit down and pick out everything they love about their work. Thank you.

[@gustavgadehebsgaard5727]

You had to make it at the last step...

[@sheikahchick9861]

I saw this and I literally said aloud "Awww hell yeah!!!" This videos make the songs incredibly immersive. It's a whole new level of story-telling. A perfect edit for a song about being alone, doubtful, surrounded by nothing but the ominous darkness and his returning echoes. and OH MY GOD THE FINAL IMAGES I AM BROKEN. Edit; guys listen to this in your car. It’s awesome.

[@lunyxappocalypse7071]

might try that.

[@helltubejackie1086]

3:30 *snapping sounds intensify*

[@alexiawakefield7353]

I love this shadow art aesthetic so so much, it adds an extra layer to each of the songs you enhance, especially here

[@brucearanas7420]

I'm about to create a religion where all the songs are from Hadestown...

[@teaspyllz3936]

_Join Hadeshell, we have sad songs_

[@sugarcrash2887]

This is literal magic. I’m speechless. But now I can’t get the thought that Hellfire from the Hunchback of NoterDamn would sound great in this style. But anyway, I hate you because now I’m crying

[@mikasablackerman6776]

The harmonies with this effect just took me into another dimension

[@kyungagon]

the doubt is everywhere and the silence is deafening... wild

[@zeakagirl]

I'm not sure what I would pay to see all the songs like this, but it would be a lot.

[@deviousdirtbag6814]

2:41 THESE VOCALS 😩😩😩

[@mpontius6864]

for the last few months I just keep going back to these edits

[@druidforhire]

You flatter me.

[@juniperyates83]

I come back here over the years to listen to these edits because wow

[@odi898]

I literally got goosebumps. this is a beautiful visual to match a beautiful song. great job!

[@kristinbailey9081]

This is so beautiful and sad, good work. Time to go cry.

[@ily_noelle7352]

I stared crying a little at the end, now that I get visuals with the song I feel so much more emotion with it 😭 this is amazing

[@greenlittlebird]

PLEASE BRING DAMON AND NABIYAH AND MAKE THEM SING THIS VERSION ON BROADWAY 😭😭😭

[@bfhbdfhshsbwjnq6515]

oooh you should do wait for me performed in a cathedral

[@lemuelermita3456]

I realized that "Who are you?" and "Who am I?" lines that get repeated throughout the show solidifies the boundaries between statuses and the limitations of what you can and cannot do when you belong to either one.

[@sofiacarrillo45]

This was amazing i couldint imagine it being any better than this, truly a work of art. ❤❤❤

[@ratatoskclarke4534]

this is unbelievably haunting, thank you so much. both the broadway version and the OG version are heartbreaking, but with the cathedral setting it seems even more transcendent and devastating.

[@noricablent3834]

Omg do epic II please!!!

[@colestrashchannel208]

This sounds so much more haunting

[@user-wt6fl8wd4u]

omg? i freaked when i saw this i love this song so much and i love your work even more! this is great! ♥️♥️

[@yalejosie]

Im actually crying this is the first time I've heard this song and I think my heart just shattered. Amazing job op!

[@Slusheefiend]

I saw this live a few days ago and it was phenomenal. I got the autographs from Orpheus, Hermes, Eurydice, and a few of the ensemble including the fates. I’m so happy about it

[@no-nb8ql]

GOD THAT WAS SO GOOD

[@1caru541]

IM 10 SECONDS IN AND IM ALREADY BAWLING MY EYES OUT COS I KNOW WHATS COMING

[@musicalmockingbird8606]

That was so beautiful!! The sound! The lighting! The timing! Just ugghhh so good!

[@sophia-cv8qh]

one of my fav songs from hadestown. it fits SO well! thank you for making this

[@lauren64]

This literally inspired a fanfic I made this is so perfect I come back to it every few months

[@druidforhire]

I'm so happy to be able to inspire others!

[@snowflakemilkshake8732]

i'm here at 2:20 am bc i wanna cry

[@sterlingsilver3854]

I love all of your cathedral edits, but this one especially is just... ITS JUST SO AMAZING. I can’t wait to see what you make next!

[@dakota5754]

this is by far my favorite because you have just done my actual favorite song from the show and i love you. so. yeah.

[@bryankobos2562]

The most spectacular piece of music ever written honestly

[@mayag7120]

but why are all the words different??? i mean not all of them but they changed so much and like why?

[@acousthicc5198]

I'm guessing they changed it up in the Broadway version to make sure the audience understands what made Orpheus turn around. Y'know, to make it better in terms of storytelling. This one (NYTW version) is incredibly mesmerizing and my personal favourite, but I think a lot of people would be confused because of the ending. The Broadway version allows Orpheus to state what he is doubting (in the lines like "Who am I to think that he wouldn't decieve me just to make me leave alone"), meanwhile this one gives a bit more focus on the Fates and Orpheus' lines are shorter but really hard-hitting

[@mayag7120]

@@acousthicc5198 ohhh okay I've only listened to the Broadway version so I was pretty confused 😂

[@acousthicc5198]

@@mayag7120 I highly recommend the NYTW version, too. The actors for Hades and Persephone are the same from the Broadway version, but Orpheus, Eurydice, the Fates and Hermes are played by the old cast (the Orpheus from NYTW is my personal favourite out of all the people that have played him). I gotta warn that most songs were changed and rewritten heavily, so you might notice quite a few changes, especially in the Epic III.

[@elonslootweg4101]

Oh wow, this is hauntingly beautiful

[@JuniperJoan]

😭 I need the whole album like this. It gave me chills

[@lksings5378]

YOU HAD ONE FUCKING JOB, ORPHEUS

[@nickelasie3894]

this just sends chill continuously down my spine again and again and again and again for 3min52s

[@calemy4898]

this is so beautiful

[@ralumairy]

you are doing god's work

[@giraffe6856]

are you gonna make these with broadway cast album too?

[@druidforhire]

Possibly!

[@magic_harmony]

Omg I just found this and love it!! Love the audio and the visuals are super pretty too! Great job!! That ending hurt though, ouch, I’m emotional.

[@perdomdoms3108]

i'm not crying you're crying!!

[@reynab818]

This made me cry

[@chteretreeart]

Oh my god! The gasp! I’m listening to this on a bus and I actually jumped and looked around, it shook me to my core

[@rainja7583]

Nice job Druid, you did it again! The artwork is soo amazing!!!! If you're thinking of doing another Hadestown song, will you do Flowers? I think it would sound awesome with the cathedral effect!

[@TheNocturnalOracle]

I forgot to sub last time and by some crazy luck i found you again AND NOW IM SURE TO SUBB

[@lucyluna9131]

This is everything I ever needed in my heart!! Seriously this is one of my favorite songs on the whole musical and your edit made me love it even more, the visuals are just as beautiful as I could ever dream about, you really have that talent to tell the whole story in just a few drawings. I hope you get to do Wait for me reprise from the broadway version since it really got some amazing changes. Anyway, I'll look forward to anything you do, Keep inspiring people! You are amazing!

[@jillianh]

uh no

[@amripaarntie4063]

Okay this sound filter adds so much to the song but also...the art??? It's amazing!!!

[@literaturefreak2276]

Oh wow, this is beautifully haunting!

[@EthalaRide]

inSANE how beautiful these are! The energy and the emotion. It truly feels like an ancient yet ageless story.

[@angelicab.7844]

Does anyone know how the NYTW cast performed this in front of an audience

[@odinseinherji9719]

I’m just going to warn you that if you do a cathedral edit for Road to hell ii I think you will shatter my heart from sadness

[@lilyginnybella]

This is so fitting for this song I love how you depicted the fates but the way she say Orpheus . But that ending that ending broke me from her gasp to him rushing to her 😭😭

[@asonisu]

Im so used to the broadway version this caught me off guard

[@olived9560]

this is also super good!!

[@mollym8402]

WOW this is SO SAD oh my gosh i haven't cried over this song in ages and YET here i go

[@m0useb0nes]

this is absolutely gorgeou s

[@rayjensen4799]

It’s so hauntingly beautiful- if I had a choice I’d choose this over the original

[@celestialjunipers6829]

THE ENDING WAS SO SAD :(((((

[@quinnclohess5231]

Bro, this song hits hard

[@gaelcuevas3612]

Hadestown OBCR completely in a cathedral.