Drown With Me 🎵 (League of Legends song - Pyke)

What started off as a simple sea shanty turned into ...so much more. It was probably at the point where I wanted to "submerge" the listener during the chorus that I knew that I needed to extend the genre boundaries to...whatever this is xD
BIG shoutout to all the people who helped me with this. It was a massive project with 100+ voice layers, live strings and percussion and tons of sound design.
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Credits:
Instrumental, lyrics, vocals, mix and master by Josef Falkensköld
Strings(and hurdy gurdy) by Anton Teljebäck of ‪@YeBanishedPrivateers‬
Additional percussion by Martin Gavelin of ‪@YeBanishedPrivateers‬
Backing vocals by Björn Lohmander, ‪@CalebHyles‬ , Roy Blackstone, Alice Schiavoto, Martin Gavelin, Frederik Sjölund and Åke Andersson.
Video by Alice Schiavoto / sschiavotto
Thumbnail artwork by Reginaldo "krokickart" Pereira / kronickart
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Lyrics:
Born n’ raised on the slaughter docks
Woo-ee-ohm!
Scraping by into blood and guts
Woo-ee-ohm!
Sails and spirits all set high
Woo-ee-ohm!
One fateful day, at Serpent’s Isle
Woo-ee-ohm!
Prove your worth and make the cut
Terror cleaving the azure green
Woo-ee-ohm!
Biggest jaull-fish I’ve ever seen
Woo-ee-ohm!
I dared into the maw of dread
But the captain cut the rope and fled
Alive or dead or in-between
Woo-ee-ohm!
Take the plunge, I bring the hook
I can’t forget, the way you looked
The broken trust, the life you took
I cross the list, it’s like a book
Got this fire, a drive in me
A place for you, below the sea
Blood and salt, the ocean seeks
to take you drown with me
Towering fangs are surrounding me
Woo-ee-ohm!
Breathe in the water, invite the sea
Woo-ee-ohm!
I was played out a sacrifice
But for every crime, they pay the price
I decide what your fate will be
Woo-ee-ohm!
Take the plunge, I bring the hook
I can’t forget, the way you looked
The broken trust, the life you took
I cross the list, it’s like a book
Got this fire, a drive in me
A place for you, below the sea
Blood and salt, the ocean seeks
to take you drown with me
Greed, theft, telling Lies
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I cross the name
See the, terror, in your, eyes
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I cross the name
Deep, guile, deeper, cuts
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I cross the name
Open, heart, spill yer, guts

[@LIAuNXeNON]

as a pyke main i'm already getting pumped for this

[@togedemaruvii2199]

you mean, you´re ... hooked? Sorry, I´ll find myself out

[@LIAuNXeNON]

@@togedemaruvii2199 don't get out we need to look deeper

[@l3d371]

into the abyss comrades

[@twistedtiago7914]

To the sunken city with all of them people 👇

[@feralbadgers]

poop main 💩

[@ilyas_XD]

"sometimes the shark takes the bait ,but sinks the whole ship" my fav pyke voice line

[@marctnt6288]

"Captains told me to kill fish, fish told me to kill captains. Makes sense"

[@Aelthya]

The sound design in this is amazing. I really like the feeling and sensation of being pulled under the water for each chorus. The music in the back dulls as if underwater, just to come back at full volume when he appears. This flows in a very odd, but amazing way. Tapped my foot, bobbed my head, tapped my fist against the desk in rhythm... Got chills with the entire chorus, only to truly shake at "Down with me". I loved this. This is so uniquely Pyke... that I can't help but love it. Also, my buddy is a Pyke main and I feel like this mix would be something he'd love so excuse me while I go see what his thoughts are! Amazing work as always, Falconshield and I LOVE hearing you guys play with genres. Its actually stunning the magic you create.

[@AppleMan112]

Did he like it?

[@falconshield]

Yeah I put a lot of thought into the mix and production of this, happy to hear it got noticed! 😁

[@Aelthya]

@@AppleMan112 He absolutely LOVES it.

[@Aelthya]

@@falconshield It is stunning the magic you create with music, I tell you. It takes me on a ride everytime. Greetings and a heartfelt thank you for all the music you've created. (Long time listener here. ) You make me want to ask if y'all do commissions sometimes. 😂

[@RLSova]

@@falconshield Swedish band aren't you? Keep up the nice vikin/league music fam!

[@KainYusanagi]

Got full-body chills with that "down with me". Absolutely phenomenal!

[@dkznikolaj7013]

I have never seen this before. If you look at where people have replayed this song the most, it's just one long line. So basically this song is so perfect that people just kinda listen to all of it

[@hayden6700]

That's how all songs are on KZbin

[@RLSova]

This is a viking band technically. It was written by swedish people

[@shenpai1566]

@@RLSova Viking was a profession, not an ethnicity, and being Swedish wouldn't automatically qualify them as Vikings even if it was.

[@mayuuchan7874]

I must admit, even tho shanties aren't my favorite genre, you nailed this one. There isn't a better genre for this champ, and no better champ for this genre. I'm listening to this on repeat and my partner, who is a Pyke main, definitely does the exact same. Good job, this one is definitely Pyke main approved and should become his theme!

[@pyke8965]

Hmm. Not bad..

[@zylowolfzan3345]

Man, I don't even play League, but Falconshield ALWAYS knocks out bangers.

[@juliam530]

the way this song flows is so weirdly unique, love it

[@seventyfour8256]

It s like a sea shanty, but also Hip Hop and Trap, But i m all for it!

[@feralbadgers]

weirdly shit 🔥

[@firenzetanke2272]

I hope the pun was intended 😂

[@michaelgob4819]

I agree @juliam

[@michaelgob4819]

Greetings from germany🎉❤

[@fel9556]

Bro that violin hits deep into the soul, getting goosebumps

[@Rhedize]

my OCD is kicking in when I see that the official lyrics in description are different than the one in video and even than the song itself

[@Roosterw02]

This feels like an aviators song. Love it great work

[@SmallRelia]

I need this in my spotify playlist like RIGHT NOW

[@falconshield]

Make it happen 🤙

[@aatroxboi8808]

one of those bangers that starts out meh but gets more and more addicting with each listening!

[@flowing1870]

This is insane !! I love the music, the lyrics really contains all of Pyke's story and the visuals are all masterpieces

[@kanealterius6631]

i've been waiting for this. since pykes release. though back then i thought i wanted it to be metal. but a sea shanty is so much more. im so happy you did this. its beautiful.

[@warezii]

as a pyke main i got hyped a lot

[@greentea5760]

This is amazing, the way it flows, the sea shanty vibes, how intense it becomes when needed. love everything about it! great job man!

[@gimmeyourrights8292]

Pyke is one of the coolest not just League but game characters ever made, from his story, to his design, to his theme. This song does a really good job at making you feel like you are drowning.

[@kiwibird_gaming]

I'm so mad I missed the premiere. This was amazing! The deeper pitch was a pleasure to listen to. The sea shanty feel was fantastic.

[@bethanyhaffey975]

This song gave me chills in a good way!

[@CS-Student]

I will play this every time I play Pyke. Simply phenomenal

[@NYARNAV]

I literally became a pyke main after I listen to this song😂

[@deciferin]

Sounds like is sung by pirates to tell about a legend through the song, It's perfect ✨

[@sickna-sty3244]

FALCONNNNNNNNNSHIELDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDDD THE LEGENDS

[@andamioschannel2955]

Falconshield pls i don't care who... illaoi, gangplank, nautilus, Fortune... I NEED MORE PIRATE SONGS LIKE THIS

[@akirarose3947]

Such is the price of betrayal Me: *sees pyke and Kalista.....* *wedding bells*

[@БабушкаЧайок-б1ф]

Моя мама в восторге, мы обожаем таких людей который могут делать такие шедевры, стаким мастерством тебе надо выступать на сцене полном людей

[@YoungChip69]

this is making me fall in love even more with the league of legends universe

[@tungdungiini4738]

Just got this song and this channel in general recommended to me by KZbin and damn, I honestly can't stop listening. And imagine a song about Pantheon, so much undiscovered potential there in my opinion.

[@legacy4518]

This song is so fire. Like I didn't think it would hit so hard but this song slaps. Is cool finding a hidden gem. Rock on man

[@monstersocke7545]

This song is SOO GOOD! I just became a pyke main because of it

[@chadchadster8104]

''...loving you is a losing game...''

[@darkkaczuch6393]

This video is why i like playing pyke

[@irenelazana3879]

First of all thiss is by far my favorite , secont of all the flow this has with the echo just sounds amazing ,third and final love the way you fit all of pykes story in there

[@joaomarcelobrandao1487]

What an incredible song, you guys are so underrated! I wish youtube recommended your channel earlier

[@greynik7037]

My favourite support to play, loving the flow of the song, it feels really fitting for Pyke and makes me want to play again with this one song on repeat as i try to hook and rend for the team's pockets to line with gold.

[@BlackPenzo]

This is probably my new Falconshild-Song. After all these years, you still got it!

[@IAmCasualty]

This is a banger, I would love to see an updated mordekaiser or brand song!

[@officiallynerdygames7270]

100+ Voice layers? Oh jeez singing along is going to take a long.... long time

[@killerdafjoe2683]

Here's my like, my follow, and my love. Take it all to the swimming city.

[@gabrielstanko2853]

I like the song because it dips into Pyke's lore, and is sick

[@jeffhunter12]

I really loved the lyrics in this one, thank you for the wonderful music as always

[@WujuCake]

The melody hit sooo hard Giving the medieval/pirate feeling vibe

[@oberpfaelzerbubies1681]

The pirate vibe is just sooo awesome

[@squadxzo]

Quite the sombre sea shanty perfect for pike.

[@enderedo725]

I cant wait, i know that this will be awesome🗡️🦈

[@riuget382]

bro i just cant stop listening to this ABSOLUTE BANGER keep it going man I FREAKING LOVE IT

[@Ragnawak]

The song is really good ! But I must say I am quite amazed by how the artworks were animated. I can't believe it is possible !

[@aschiavoto]

Thank you so much ♥ took a lot of work!

[@floriankurtz1251]

Yo you got Caleb to hop on the track with you nice, Beautiful work once again!

[@natakarpynets6726]

Im fan of League Of Legends and for now its my fav song

[@tommys1995]

Banger music and super lore accurate. Love it, feels like I'm listening to a sung story

[@ΣΤΕΦΑΝΟΣΜΑΚΡΗΣ-ω7ρ]

The drown with me hits so gooood though

[@barba3377]

How the hell did i find this only now?! this is FUCKING GREAT!!!

[@liliandesabres2583]

It's isane how i started following you for your metal song and my fav end up always being not metal song. I still love the metal one but i obviously don't mind you doing other style cause you put a lot of effort in these and we can feel it. Masterclass

[@lolzbot2000]

I can't really tell what genre this song is but I love it

[@mitakaka2]

As a Pyke main I APROVE!

[@stuc7332]

now that i think about it, a series like arcane but with pyke would be pretty cool

[@TootsieDaGobbo]

OMG IT FINALLY HAPPENED!!!!!!! IVE BEEN ASKING FOR YEARS FOR YALL TO DO A PYKE SONG!!!!!! ITS FINALLY HAPPENED AND ITS SO DAMN GOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOD

[@idontmainyasuo5190]

As a 350k Pyke main, this is a gift from the god.

[@topgunhunterroy4876]

The song got me into League of Legends real talk great job

[@txantreas5477]

Not gonna lie this Song for pyke is Very good it gives u the vibe that pyke himself is singing it like from experience and what will happen if he finds you

[@alphablade7879]

the song fits the league of legends music style, well job man, couldnt tell if it was fan made or made by riot itself

[@secondcard6418]

goosebump

[@brzoza1124]

i'm gonna wait till you make something for Aphelios 🤩

[@TheOneCapy]

Bro this is heat i love it and now im go look what else you cooking ❤❤❤

[@XonixDerps]

This makes me want a full gangplank one now lmao. Such a unique vibe somehow? Awesome.

[@rems7752]

MASTERCLASS

[@unsanspassifrisk6370]

better than the 2023 new season cinematic ...

[@AztecTLS]

AHAHAAAAAA FINALLY PYKE'S GETTING SOMETHING OF RESPECT

[@Anis9494]

Oh so that WAS KALEB! Love the song. So powerful!

[@baronamaranth420]

That was absolutely fantastic goosebumps bro thanks for this!

[@renzobessone1488]

Es increíblemente buena, no nunca escuché algo parecido y encima de mi pj favorito jaja

[@my_girl_seraphine5294]

Pyke would be proud

[@TbutMachine]

MASTERPIECE!

[@empyr009]

there is nothing special in the beats just a sea shanty combined with the falconshield special but its wierdly unique and i love it

[@cronohunter5329]

The start reminds me of "Loving you is a losing game"

[@magolord7596]

Wow, this work definitely deserves more views !

[@atifried]

this is an absolute banger bro

[@jazzybeatss5960]

love the cello

[@nickz1259]

I must have singlehandedly given this video 100views no lies. I love it so much, those violins give me chills. Fucking epic!

[@PallasEquus]

How am i only now finding this channel... where you been all my life

[@scinhd4284]

The dislikes are the people, whos names got crossed of Pykes list

[@rachelguthrie8700]

Absolute banger

[@vrmax1919]

when you hit that perfect 5 man ult chain

[@bssl7245]

Just an awesome work. Im impatient too listen your version of Empyrean Pyke 🤩.

[@omarmissaoui2585]

i am yet still waiting hopefully for the day this and celestial come to instagram

[@Bartek-uf3bv]

I want to see sea shanty about Gangplank from the same game. Great work!!

[@madarchmage1151]

I like this. Thank you

[@Nimasti]

Awesome job ! I love it ! Gonna listen it for hours.

[@Jayboexe]

Its an amazing Shanty like holy damn i was probably lissening it on repeat for 3 good hours now, love shanties already but holy damn this one hit good

[@Futz_the_Futzbulous]

Legendary !

[@ryanteichmann3211]

love the simble too

[@dalua13]

From I pyke main with 1.8 milion mastery points: I Love it.

[@CJDoesVA]

Bro I would so love to hear the instrumental by itself

[@astralunara]

Just Goosebumps, damn

[@kdquah2445]

ooooreeeeeeoooo

[@ungrownivern]

ty for the credits

[@thelordofundeath_286]

Very good song, it summarizes the story of pyke into a song and it is in theme with the place of the story. I can't wait for a new song with this care for the protagonist of the song.

[@mariorodri74]

a fuckng master piece