EPIC: The Ithaca Saga PREMIERE PARTY (Full listen-through of EPIC: The Musical)

[@KefkeWren]

I love that Odysseus kept his word. In the Troy Saga, he says, "Deep down, I would trade the world to see my son and wife." In the Ithaca Saga, Athena offers him the chance of creating a better world, and he passes it up to be with his family. A decision that is scored with a reprise of the very song in which he said he would do so.

[@shannonfatimapaylaga8496]

My god I didn’t even realize that

[@bronsonvann2662]

Damn, good memory. Never recognized that

[@danpontello226]

Isn't it more that it's well beyond his time?

[@CrystalClouds225]

@@danpontello226 wdym? Odysseus keeps his word (that he would trade the world to see his son and wife) BECAUSE he thinks it’s beyond the time (where he was young and naive / not ruthless) and also because he just loves his family

[@StormTalara]

Oh damn. Good catch. ❤

[@citrus_anonymous]

Remember, this isn't the end. Only the beginning of whatever is to come. Long live Epic the Musical.

[@SofiaCorbett-kf2oe]

What's funny/depressing is, the way you said it makes it sound like the end

[@Pausethechaos]

LONG LIVE EPIC THE MUSICAL 🥂

[@ForTheFrontier]

​@SofiaCorbett-kf2oe hey hey, shush

[@hazelbee3]

it’s been a long journey, but we’ve finally all made it home. Thank you Captain 🫡

[@marii4965]

Well spoken. So true.

[@tf2sniperbot558]

The lyrics: Story driven/dramatic The cast: 🕺💃

[@Jaxolotl24]

Isn't that just every musical

[@Looseer]

Why wouldn’t they dance it’s the epic cast

[@Edsgamers]

So true

[@MarshallLinWiles]

Real

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

As they should

[@uhohnai]

i don’t know what’s compelled me to write this comment, i’m just a 22 year old girl, i’ve been on my own since i was 17, i don’t have a family to go to, i’ve moved around too much to survive to have long friends, i even question who would fill my side of the chapel when i get married, if i ever get married. I love to have a family to feel this pull for, and in someways i feel like i have and always will. the completion of the saga and even hearing the final song when Odyssey finally reunites with his family, it feels like the closes i might ever get to that, I sit here alone on christmas night, because i couldn’t sleep the whole day away, and I feel real warmth in my heart, like i too finally found what i’ve wanted. Thank you to everyone involved in this project, please forgive ol me

[@amandaw2133]

I’m sorry that’s all happened to you. Don’t give up hope for those things though, like family and friends. I know it doesn’t feel like it, but you have so much time available to you- people’s whole lives change every day on this earth, whether it’s drastically overnight or slowly over time. This musical took time- years, in fact, but look how great it is! Things will get better for you, too, and I hope they do soon. Until then, I’m happy you’re here with us!💙💙💙

[@rekieirene]

If you need an internet mom, I'll gladly adopt you. You'll be getting a crazy viking dad along with it and a baby brother (also two cats named Jack and Daniel) ❤

[@fangirlmyth]

I’m so sorry all that happened to you, but just know that you have a family, with us❤ You have a family with all the winions❤ never forget it❤

[@michelaa9515]

I love how the "listening party" turned in a first draft of the theatrical show🤣🤣

[@LillyWorsham-e3r]

For real though!

[@PatrickHirsch]

Wait. Is this not the final draft?

[@shllybkwrm]

​@@PatrickHirschmeaning the stage show rather than the album only

[@thomasstratton7976]

Remember ya'll this is supposed to be a musical. What we've gotten so far are the CONCEPT albums. We may have a whole live performance in the future, who knows?

[@DinoandGalaxy]

Frr

[@Mythologynerds]

20 years 9 sagas 2 acts 40 songs 2 hours 22 minutes Epic the musical is finally complete. This has been an incredible journessy. Thank you Jorge and all the other incredible singers and all the talented artists who did drawings, paintings and animatics. This is truly an unforgettable moment💙🔱🎭

[@Fazman009]

Well said fellow winion

[@exotixarceus3900]

@Fazman009ye😊

[@NotanAzz]

A whole own Oddyesey!

[@fluffycloud9]

Journeussy*

[@axolotlmaniac45]

don't forget 600 men

[@aadyakhazanchi21]

I genuinely cannot believe I’m finally at the point in history where people will discover EPIC and not have to wait for a new saga. EPIC has gotten me through the worst two years of my life and I genuinely never thought I’d get to see the end of EPIC. Thank you, everyone involved in any part of EPIC, for getting me through 10th, 11th, and 12th grade ❤

[@sapapillon5176]

Congratulations ❤ I am proud of you for still being here

[@Less-of-a-bean]

I had no idea that this was a universal experience. Without epic I would still be stuck in the dark. This play has gotten me through the hardest year and a half of my life.

[@unicorn.384]

LITERALLY THOUGH

[@Express_Joy]

"Would you fall in love with me again~" I would, I would, a thousand times yes...

[@Cabin7_official]

ikrrrr

[@anahycabrera5340]

my favorite silly moments of the silly cast timestamps: 6:57 - hermes slaying 7:04 - odysseus throwing hands 7:43 - Telemachaus and his mom pose 8:10 - odysseus/jorge´s battle cry 8:24 to 8:32 - THE SASS. 8:44 - he doesn´t think he´s ready. (bro the sass.) 9:11 - the marker? eraser? idk bruh the baby being an object and odysseus smooching it 9:31 - this whole scene. (this is cinema) 9:50 - zeus´😏face and mom odysseus. 10:16 - zeus holding odysseus hand and mentioning blood, odysseus inmediately putting the baby marker in that hand 10:33 - mico´s absolutely soul shattering, most traumatized face ever. (jorge´s laughing) 10:59 - they´re counting with their fingers your honor 11:06 - the throw 11:11 - mico´s face of sass (you didn´t!😒) 11:37 - 24 glasses in jorge´s eyes! 12:00 to 12:12 - THE JORGE´S SASS. AND THE WINK. WHOS THIS DIVA? THE HAND QUOTES? does he do weddings? 12:42 - bro mico was SCARED. 13:30 - they were all vibin 14:18 - "behind you!" ahh pointing 14:58 - lil silly mistake "that´s me!" 15:03 - "No." BRO STOP W THE SASS PLZ. 16:05 - hermes:🕺💃 17:08 - stay back! 17:35 - back to vibin (omg there is so much sillyness i might need to get a google doc bruh) (got tired, continued in replies)

[@XueYuki7007]

I’m just waiting for the cast core edits on tiktok at this point 😂😂😂

[@uniquerrz]

Commenting to get back to this everytime someone likes my comment haha! Thanks for the community of "friends" you made Jorge 💖 We love you! And everyone involved!

[@Jane155-x6d]

The thing at 9:11 is a Nintendo Switch controler, which makes it ten times funnier.

[@hughjack5066]

Bro, when Athena came back, this musical went from an 8 to a 10 fr.

[@AnaSofiaRivasCruz]

Jorge holding Mico and then throwing him was the highlight of the 1st saga.

[@TBG1]

Truly peak

[@TBG1]

Mico played an amazing baby tho! Making jay break character, like, immediately

[@Ravynklawz]

Yeah

[@theoutsiderjess1869]

I lost it when he put his thumb in his mouth before the throw

[@starlightforu]

this comment felt incomplete without the 1k so i fixed it :D

[@saltysierrena]

I'm crying, you're crying, we're all crying.. Thank you so much to everyone for being on this Journessy together

[@cfaithllewxam]

this is so perfect i love winions sm😭

[@HawkTuah5678]

Me too, I was making a whole river in my room

[@saysikeern202]

This journey has truly been EPIC... 😔✊🏾

[@joka4394]

Yes thank you 🙏🏻

[@apersonthatexists.]

me too im sobbing sm i love you all best fandom ever❤

[@vici-mh1jr]

"Thank you Captain" we all say in unison

[@Isadragon_13]

Thank you Captain 🫡

[@LilGiantBigAnt]

Thank you captain.

[@justasmallpersonhere_14]

Thank you Captain

[@SUGARSICKFUR]

Thank you captain.

[@fruittale6494]

THANK YOU CAPTAIN

[@ElxsiIrisPen]

The fact Jorge hugged Mico on the part of "I can't help but wonder" where Odysseus hugs Telemachus ( 2:24:43 ) 😢😢 You can't convince me they were not Odysseus and Telemachus in their past life

[@paintedcorgi_]

NOT EVERYONE CRYING AT THE FINAL TWO SONGS 😭😭😭 They all did an amazing job with Epic,,

[@petiapotato]

Luke and Talya's facial expressions literally broke my heart

[@sofieayeee-vi7sc]

I LOVE HOW EVERYONE WAS HAVING A PARTY DURING HERMES DANGEROUS 😭😭💗💗🔥🙏🙏

[@lilybanddadd9328]

Hermes is a party you could say he's dangerous 🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@3lla_ly]

Yes 💃💃

[@FernDaFox]

ON AND OFF SCREEN

[@apersonthatexists.]

WE LOVE HERMES!!!❤

[@hellothere1631]

I WAS DANCING AWAY ISTG

[@Skeepers_]

The Ithaca saga broke me And then Luke Holt sobbing his eyes out broke me 100 times over again

[@vic-c2x]

I was already crying but when I saw him crying I started crying harder.

[@Ayy-co2kd]

2:24:25 Luke started tearing a bit and so did I. FUUUUUUCK what an awesome journessy it has been, everybody. Thank you so much for giving a lot of us the greatest joy of these past 5 years or so.

[@ArchangelYuriel]

The internet being slow could never stop Odysseus.

[@jazzy_JuJu1]

LMAOOOO REAAAL

[@HPMJWW]

Fr

[@Blobwastaken]

he will get back to his wife and son

[@Keegan8879]

HAHA FR THO!!

[@ArchangelYuriel]

Nah, it's just Poseidon's storm messing with him. He just used the wind bag to give himself Internet.

[@jakethenerd_5636]

For twenty years I've suffered every punishment and pain From the wrath of gods and monsters To Ithaca's internet being slain

[@Floris_zrax]

LMAOO

[@Rizzy.Dizzy13]

Pure poetry

[@JuliusCaesar-s1m]

I love that. Just *chefs kiss*

[@WhitePanther-th3et]

I really hope Jorge sees this and reacts to it

[@Fantasy_idaatje]

THIS IS SO UNDERRATED LMAOOOO Btw my own comment And the musical's waiting! Full Epic's waiting! Jay and the cast's waiting! For the winions! So full speed a head with the wifi!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@not_olivepizza]

The clip of everyone just sobbing at the end is SO real and exactly how all of us reacted during the Ithaca Saga

[@whovian1684]

JORGE! Please release the videos of the reactions!! I’d love to be able to fully hear y’all singing along to the musical! Loved it so much!! Congratulations on everything you have accomplished!! Can’t wait to see your next chapter in your journessy! 🎉

[@KainTheMando]

"IT'S STEVEN!!!! :D" as Ody is about to get dopesmacked is honestly so relatable

[@AR3SARMY]

Apollo has truly blessed Jorge. The ability to make us feel all the emotions brought by this musical and bring so many people together is an incredible gift

[@eudralhita]

THAT'S WHAT I WAS THINKING, you can physically feel the emotions on the songs and that's REALLY hard, specially since it's a musical and we don't have anything besides the songs (if you're in headphones) to help build this, so it truly must be a blessing. And EPIC did it just fine, like, I WAS CRYING LIKE A YOUNG CHILD IN THE END (and on my knees shouting snd hugging myself, my mom never laughed so much at me before LMAO) Edit: omgs, 11 likes (that's already a lot for me already lol). THANK YOOOOU AND HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

[@lvsqna]

true 🧡

[@audreyrainville2377]

Yesterday, my 6 yo was playing and I heard him scream “Odysseus!” And then “Captain? Captain???”. This morning my 8 yo received a book about Greek mythology. That’s the kind of impact EPIC had on our family. Thank you!

[@appleboiz7699]

I GOT A GREEK MYTHOLOGY BOOK TODAY TOO!!!!!!!!!

[@galaxyballs2763]

ME TOO

[@SaraBailey-w9d]

lol that’s great

[@The_radiodemon.]

By any chance would that book be the one the Percius Jackson?

[@galaxyballs2763]

@@audreyrainville2377 I got a odyssey book

[@benjje23]

I just love how everyone can be so calm when miming it and actually following along with the song and jorge is just laughing and looking at the camera costantly

[@ByGruzz]

This feels like an end of DnD campaign... Such a journey. Loved every second and going to love forever

[@therealsarahnovak664]

Yes it dose Ps I used started a new campaign

[@callumgarden1757]

Truer words have never been spoken

[@elledrawz]

was a great journessey :)

[@dangomochi12]

@@elledrawz ahhh, we see what you did there :)

[@Someone-freepalestine]

​@@elledrawzlol

[@Walkingfenix]

I almost can't believe that it's actually over. Seeing the genuine emotion from the cast was so incredible. Our boy is home. We all made it home guys.

[@Hammyhamhehe]

WE MADE IT GUYS 😭

[@heidy_banderas1.0]

THE CAPTAIN DID IT🙏🙏⭐️⭐️

[@SofiaCorbett-kf2oe]

Oh, it's not even close to over. :3 Can't wait to see what content/shorts/funny shit is coming next :3

[@gicchigichhiyaya2825]

HE'S HOME ❤️‍🩹❤️‍🩹

[@SympatheticStrawmanVA]

Not all of us

[@Asteelyman13]

I might not have been here for the beginning of this journey, but I'm glad that I was here for the end.

[@Pausethechaos]

Preach 🙏

[@apersonthatexists.]

real :)

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

same ❤

[@birddieied]

Same:)

[@marshy_5406]

Started before the cyclops saga came out and have been loving it since

[@autumn2045]

I'm not joking when I say I was crying so much that the amount I had to wipe away tears made my face bleed. Crazy how something can cause that much emotion. I'm so grateful to be a part of this beautiful community. I'm so grateful I get to see appreciate this art. I'm so grateful to be here right now to see this. Life is a beautiful thing, art is a beautiful thing, this musical is a beautiful thing. I'm so grateful, oh my gods, so incredibly grateful

[@buggymah]

I feel bad for listening when people were waiting but I’m just glad there will be a premiere party to begin with. And the Ithaca saga is FANTASTIC

[@2GBTG-99a]

Same

[@StaciaStarlight]

Bro same. Like I was fr and hour early for the stream time by accident and then found out it got cancelled so I just put on an animatic playlist until it dropped at 12 and then proceeded to listen to the entire thing full blast. So good. BUT Mr Jalapeño put some audio teasers that I NEED TO SEE THE ANIMATICS HE COMMISSIONED FOR

[@ra1nynightz]

@buggymah DONT FEEL BAD!!! I waited, but was SO CLOSE TO BREAKING- I know most people did listen! And you didn’t know it would come out only a day later! Plus, the cast was ENCOURAGING people to listen! So don’t feel bad :D

[@ExploreTheWorld_9-c3u]

Same

[@Jordan_443]

It rlly is

[@tsunamipowers2154]

When I first learned about EPIC: the musical My dream job of being a pilot was just a "phase" I was told I would grow out of. Now the musical has been finished and I have started flying. Feels like this musical watched me grow up.

[@charda1741]

Congratulation on achieving your dream !

[@apersonthatexists.]

CONGRATS!!🎉🎉

[@tsunamipowers2154]

Thank you!

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

CONGRATULATIONS !!!!!!!!!!! ❤

[@raelasagna]

I just realized I have a similar story! When I first discovered EPIC, I had just stage managed for my first professional show. Now, I just found out I got accepted to one of the top technical theatre schools in the country. EPIC fans are going places!

[@autumnaltland3060]

When this gets on a stage I will be buying a ticket for my hubby and I. Our family has been going through a tough time and tbh these sagas have brought me many days of joy and something to look forward to! Thank all of you for your work and for your time🎉

[@Athenabadassinthearena]

Literally, hell I'd maybe go bankrupt buying the tickets and it will still be worth it

[@thelunarwolf9060]

I’m willing to spend any money to see this love on broadway

[@orionnecro]

I am literally Luke, when "I can't help but wonder". Tears were shed. I am so proud of you Jorge and all of the cast 😭🖤✨ thank you for creating this masterpiece 🖤✨

[@JadedEyesSeeClearer]

I was so happy that Jay included the detail with the wedding bed from the 23rd song; it's proof that Penelope is clever like her husband. 😊 Edit: guys, I meant the 23rd song in The Odyssey by Homer, the source material for Epic.

[@kaylaryals8227]

And the fact that Odysseus asks Athena to get Penelope’s attention and not Aphrodite is wild like he said i know she’s too smart to be persuaded just by the heart i gotta convince her mind

[@kaykimmell6352]

her intelligence really starts to show with the bow because she knows no one can string her husband's bow. she's ody's mirror.

[@anareaty]

Don't also forget the shroud! She fooled her suitors for years with this trick! The beautiful thing about the OdyPen couple is that they BOTH super smart and match each other perfectly. ❤

[@manthannandha1095]

23rd song? Isn't that Scylla

[@jennifferwooltorton3869]

​@@manthannandha1095that's what I was thinking I think they might have meant song 40? Idk

[@necronyann]

The musical handles the idea of SA beautifully; they never sugar coat it or try to praise it, it’s immediately discouraged and that I adore ❤ Thank you Jorge and your entire cast, you have changed our lives

[@DianaDxD]

I also appreciate that Jorge gave a trigger warning for that and the Murder in gruesome ways. It shows he values the audience's feelings

[@hestiadumont725]

The visuals added to the horror I was feeling to the already haunting tune... It was represented perfectly.

[@narumifuji3509]

That does make me curious though, and this is in no way hate towards anyone in EPIC: The Musical (I would never tolerate that!!), but I originally thought that the reason Jorge did not include SA was because he thought it was a sensitive topic, hence the whole 'Calypso SAing Odysseus' from the Odyssey being removed, instead choosing a more sympathetic approach towards Calypso like in PJO. But then Antinous openly talks about planning to SA Penelope in 'Hold Them Down' while Odysseus even mentions the word 'rape' in the song 'Odysseus'. Though I still respect Jorge's writing decisions, since all the songs are amazing.

[@mastertofu]

​@narumifuji3509 I don't think the reason why Jorge didn't adapt the SA from characters like Calypso is because it's too sensitive. Odysseus has been coerced or SA'ed by characters like Calypso and Circe in the original Homer's Odyssey but Jorge wanted them to be more sympathetic in his adaptation, to show how their circumstances led them into being romantically/sexually abusive to Odysseus. Circe canonically stripped and tried to force herself on Odysseus to kill him but that's because she was taught by her trauma that it was the only way to protect her nymphs. Calypso's loneliness led her to want to keep Odysseus for herself because she doesn't know of anyone other than him and is unaware of how she's hurting him. I think if Calypso had SA'ed Odysseus, it wouldn't gel with the naive attitude she has. Meanwhile, Circe did almost SA Odysseus had he not thrown her off of him. Antinous is a different story. His lustful behaviour wasn't born from the trauma of being isolated or having your loved ones hurt. He just wanted more. That's why his intent to take Penelope for himself is left in and it's ugly. It shows how terrible his character is, unlike Circe and Calypso who backed off. Circe and Calypso didn't enjoy forcing themselves on people but Antinous took pleasure from it. Anyway, point is, the SA wasn't actually completely removed from Epic but reframed to make those characters sympathetic. The difference between Calypso and Circe, and Antinous shows that there are people who were forced into doing bad things and people who are just that way. Jorge did remove Odysseus having children with Circe and Calypso though, probably to make it ring true that Odysseus is faithful to his wife without making Circe and Calypso look completely irredeemable.

[@narumifuji3509]

@@mastertofu Wow, I like hearing how others viewed/interpreted it, so thank you so much for replying!! It helps me find a new perspective every time I listen to EPIC, and makes me appreciate Jorge's work even more. 💙💛

[@raelasagna]

As an aspiring stage manager (who just got accepted to one of the top theatre schools in the country!), ever since I discovered EPIC, one of my biggest dreams has now become to professionally stage manage this musical in some form. Wishing to someday meet again in the professional world, but even if not, know that this musical has and will fuel my passion for a successful future in theatre! Thank you so much Jorge for inspiring me 🫶

[@paobahji1103]

GOOD LUCK IN YOUR JOURNEYYYYYYYYYYYYYYY I HOPE TO JOIN THE MUSICAL THEATRE AND HAVE YOU AS MY STAGE MANAGER, STRANGER I HAVE NEVER MET

[@xristiangravanis9157]

try trying out for the final stand musical its like epic kind of.

[@paobahji1103]

@@xristiangravanis9157 thank you!!!

[@LegallyKat]

Good luck!

[@SaraFrank-h2r]

OMGGGGG I WISH ALL THE BEST OF LUCK ON YOUR JOURNEYYYYYYYYYYYYYY

[@Kc0803]

The amount of emotions I went through with the Ithaca Saga, Jay you are a mastermind. I got into Epic at the beginning of this year and each time a new Saga released I've anticipated for it. Thank you for making this happen and to everyone involved and really taking us on a journey

[@maximusvanx4168]

Epic: The musical, is one of the biggest influences in my recent life. I graduated with a degree in theatre two years ago, fell to rock bottom finding purpose. I hit a deep depression and this group has gotten me through it all. Without this musically talented group I wouldn’t be here today still auditioning and playing roles. I love you all Jorge & crew. My Captain.

[@moduIus]

@@maximusvanx4168 i’m so happy to see so many people getting something more than just a story from Epic

[@summerheart9834]

​@moduIus it's as if everyone had their own little odyssey while listening to EPIC and I think it's so sweet

[@emmamulligan2099]

My two teenage daughters introduced me to this as the Circe saga was released and we have been listening together ever since, along with 2 of my other children. We sing it together in the car and around the house and this evening, as Christmas day came to an end we sat and watched with you as it was finished. Thank you so much for making this, you are an incredible talent and this musical is incredible! We will never get bored of listening to and singing along to it. And it has made memories for me and my children that will last a life time. Thank you, thank you.

[@niamhmulligan5820]

love you mum!!

[@dr4g0nzAr3c00l]

That’s so sweet.

[@apersonthatexists.]

this is amazing omg your sn amazing mother

[@betterthanyt7351]

You were a wonderful experience❌ You were. . . everything ✅ Thank you so much to everyone involved in the making of this MASTERPIECE! You have no idea how much it’s helped so many of us listeners. Epic has been one of the best things to ever happen to me by far. Thanks a million Jay!!!

[@NaturesKarma]

This musical is what's gotten me through school, and i start high school next year. It's so bittersweet to see it end. I've been here before the Troy Saga was released, and im so happy that I've gotten to watch the cast of Epic grow as people and flourish in their calling. This is the best, most well-rounded cast I've ever seen. You can tell how much they care about each other, and its probably my favorite part of the whole experience. Thank you so much for letting me be part of this.

[@zoenauta9976]

THR ANIMATIONS/ILLUSTRATIONS ARE SO BEAUTIFUL

[@Taylorsredlipstick]

FR

[@tia8465]

you can see the growth of all the animators over the sagas too, its soo beautiful 😭😭

[@R.S.Lovecraft]

We're home. We fought Cyclops, faced Circe, survived Scylla, loved Hermes, lost many companions and friends, left hope behind and reunited with it again... Thank you Captain for this wonderful journey. 💙💙💙💙💙

[@maplemothman]

You have me in tears, well said fellow comrade

[@Sharp._.thing83]

THANK YOU FOR NOT DOING IT AT 3 AM I HAVEN'T SLEPT IN 2 DAYS

[@Fimbriae24]

FRR

[@kasumi5731]

Speak for your self it's 3am where I am🥲🥲🥲

[@icythedragongirl9075]

It could've been 9 😈

[@destinykitten4612]

Real

[@rinarinm]

ITS 2 AM FOR ME :(

[@Pjo_nerd_15]

i just finished it...i would've watched the live but i was busy...i cried it was so sweet thank you Jorge and all the other EPIC members of making this master peace

[@gaelleinjeyan]

I stayed up till 2am the next day on Christmas eve and I still missed it 😭I got the songs early tho cause of time zones

[@raestyles4694]

“We were here” can’t even begin to describe the absolute whirlwind this project, story, and community this created over the past few years. Bravo to you Jay & the cast, the animators, and everyone. Here’s to Epic the Musical, we’re finally home! 🥂

[@AlexaRosenbaum]

I'm so excited in the future to hear people talk about Epic, or even my future kids potentially discovering it, or others discovering it as it gets released as a show/movie/game, or takes the stage, and I get to say that I was there through the journey, and be able to talk about how magical it truly was.

[@ra1nynightz]

ITS HERE!!!! MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY ITHACA SAGA RELEASE DAY!!!

[@charlie-j1d-j8z]

YESSSSS THE LORDS BLESSED US! TWO RELEASE DATES

[@tumblingartist]

WOOO WE’RE ALL GETTING A PRESENT THIS YEAR

[@rainbxoe]

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!

[@Frosyok]

Ithaca saga playlist

[@melissamarks8696]

Merry Christmas everyone

[@scarlettclarke766]

I have never cried during a live stream more than i did during this one. Epic has been there for me during some really tough years and I knew that if I opened KZbin and Jorge had uploaded, I was gonna feel a little more happy. This is one of the first musicals were the story and characters (and cast) actually connected to the audience and I felt truly involved in it during every livestream of a new saga. The way Jorge reacts with the audience is incredible and I just hope the cast knows how much their effort for this have changed some peoples lives. Will forever hold Epic very close to my heart.

[@boston_roblox7272]

Hope Jorge reads this🎉

[@HpandMarvel_povs]

I agree

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

You are so right ❤ I wish you everything in the world and hope the next year will be better for you

[@sethrichardson8644]

It's so strange to see it over. I went into this with a full understanding of the Odyssey and have loved more than anything watching my daughter and my wife learn the story that got me through a sometimes lonely childhood. You have instilled in my family the same love that i already held for the story. Thank you Jorge, the entire Epic cast and community, for bringing me together with my family in a way I never could have imagined. Every single saga that has dropped has felt relative to my life, and this musical helped me get through one of the most difficult times of my life. Thank you again, all of you.

[@AllTheProngsDudes]

IM SHAKING RIGHT NOW. DUDE, YOU DONT UNDERSTAND HOW MUCH JOY THIS MUSICAL HAS BRUNG ME. IVE BEEN LISSENING SINCE THE CIRCE SAGA, HAD A TOTAL OF 2 LIVE STREAM SLEEPOVERS PURELY FOR EPIC WITH MY 3 FRIENDS, DUDE. THANK YOU. THANK YOU FOR CREATING THIS. FOR MAKING THIS A REALITY. FOR ALL THE HOURS EVERYONE PUT INTO THIS. IT MEANS THE WORLD. WE LOVE YOU JAY!!! KEEP BEING EPIC!!!

[@apersonthatexists.]

LITERSLY I CANT STOP SOBBING EVERYTHING U SAID IS REAL AHSHHSHABAHHA❤❤❤

[@F.F.A]

Oh my gosh same!! I love Jay and all the work he’s put into this.

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@Bloodstone32]

Currently listening to My Goodbye while typing this, and I’m not sure if anyone from the cast and crew or even Jorge will see this, but I just want to say a sincere thank you to everyone for all you all have done for this community, you all have worked so hard just to get these out to us, you all have no idea how grateful we all are for you all and the time and effort everyone has put in, from the vocal recordings, to the streams, to the animatics we see, everything, you all have done so much for all of us and we are forever grateful, me included, this musical got me through tough times, listening to it made me happier, and it even made me more confident in my own singing abilities. I originally wanted to try and audition for Tiresias and Antinous, but didn’t because of lower confidence, but seeing the musical now, after years of listening, it makes me happy seeing it fully completed. And now here I am, belting these songs out confidently. So once again, thank you all so much, for everything, and I hope you all have an absolutely amazing holiday.

[@bella-je5rw]

this is beautiful, i hope they see it 🫶🫶

[@Loyalsuperset01]

Well put!! This musical has done so much for ALL of us. Praying for an Illiad musical after the captain has enjoyed his rest.

[@pizza_ohne_ananas]

You speak from the bottom of my heart...

[@Imanemogayyay]

Fitting

[@astrideva2705]

I just love how we gradually get more and more animations as the recognition for this musical grew ☺

[@MelodyPaul-Rotua]

Well done, Jorge, for successfully making this community cry bittersweet tears for the release of this saga and the close of this chapter 🥹🥹. Oh captain my captain, we will miss this chapter, however it is not the end but the very beginning and we will be waiting, waiting......

[@amarethedog873]

i cant believe it's actually over i dont know how to feel rn LOVE YOU EPIC CAST AND THANKYOU FOR THE WONDERFUL JOURNEY

[@Pjo_Meg3dits]

WE LOVE EPIC!!💕

[@Rad_Yaz]

@@amarethedog873 it's not over, just the end of the first chapter 💗

[@theofficalbunnyboy]

I LOVE IT SO MUCHHHH 😭

[@EpicFan1]

Don't worry, I'm sure there's more to come! Still, this has been an amazing journessy.

[@moduIus]

@@amarethedog873 journessy*

[@K.D.3.14]

You started uploading videos about Epic when I was a freshman in highschool. I’m now a freshman in college, at my dream university, in Ithaca, NY. I’ve genuinely never been more proud of a content creator nor been so happy to be a part of an online community. Here’s to Epic.

[@nfostet438]

Wait if epic was started in 2020 and it's 2024 that math wouldn't work right you would be a senior in high school unless you skipped a grade right

[@alkalimee]

ithaca, ny...cornell? omg hats off to u. and ikr epics amazing

[@LP-tf7cy]

​@@nfostet438no the math works. Fall semester 2020 to spring semester 2024, and now it's fall semester 2024. It works, I did the same from freshman in college to first year in master's.

[@nfostet438]

@@LP-tf7cy was I wrong on the math or wrong on when epic started

[@LovelyLara123]

TO EPIC!

[@victoriatrivino7618]

Comrades it's been a pleasure to sail with you in this long journey to Ithaca, Captain you are someone i will never forget. Through all the highs and lows we've been together and at the end we are here, WE MADE IT! It's been a pleasure guys and gurls, we'll see each other again when the Captain calls!🎉🎉🎉 Merry Christmas!! 🎄🎄🎄

[@moduIus]

It’s been an honor comrade

[@itsjustPiwoah]

It has truly been an honor fellow comrade

[@chrissyr8387]

What a journey it has been

[@salomeeserol2129]

Today has been one of the worst day of my life I think, my granny just died and I really didn't know until the very beginning of the live if I would make it or not. I did. And I will hold this musical in a very special place inside of my heart. Thank you Jorge, thank you to the cast, thank you to all the people who worked and are still working on the project, thank you to the amazing fandom for your feels and your sillyness and your gentle words, your genuine excitement that I loved to share since I discovered EPIC: The Musical. Thank you all. I love you.

[@meriembelatreche1199]

sending lots of love and holy moly your way!!!

[@sandia3659]

You'll get through this, comrade. We love you!

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ I send you a lot of love. I know I'm a stranger to you but if you need to talk a little I will be here. I'm glad this musical was there for you, may the spirit of EPIC stay in your heart and lift it when life feels too heavy.

[@IDK-bj6yh]

Long live granny comrade

[@lilsxnshine]

This month makes six years since I lost my Nana. Hold fast, face the storm. Let yourself feel that loss but don't get lost in that grief. I promise you that spark you found in Epic can be found in other places too. You'll also find way to remember your Granny with those things. May her soul be at rest and may your soul find rest even in her absence. Wishing you my condolences and the best on your journey from here. You'll make it through this even if it feels impossible right now

[@TH30NLYD34DINSID3]

I can’t believe that two years ago I was wondering when the ocean saga would release… and now here we are.

[@christianoxd7771]

At the end...

[@Athenabadassinthearena]

I THOUGHT EPIC WILL TAKE LIKE 4-5 MORE YEARS AND THEN EVERYTHING RELEASED THIS YEAR😭 I love the fact that this happened though ❤️

[@rockargen9591]

Penelope asking him to move their bed was just a cherry on top of this masterpiece of a musical. It's been so awesome to follow this project as it was made, it's music is awesome and every single singer blows it out of the park, all of them did an amazing job and the rest of the crew as well. Everything about this is just perfect, thank you all for making this.

[@rinkudonuts]

I am sobbing so HARD JORGE WHAT DID YOU DO TO MEEEEEE, that aside, I'm so glad you've reached this part of your journey. I'm glad I listened when I could, I love epic the musical, so , so much! This is what got me into Greek mythology, and I thank you for that. The songs? Amazing, especially Ayron's vocals at Hold Them Down! And lastly, we all love you, and everyone

[@GhostChamomile]

I've joined the Epic The Musical community a little before Vengeance Saga came out, I know it's not a long time but this project touched my heart and now seeing the end is just... I'm almost crying right now, thank you for everything captain, it's been a long journey and it was nice seeing it all with everyone in this livestream! Much love from Brazil :)

[@Lucigamerjade]

Same.

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

There is never a "too late" in this community ! So glad you were here ❤

[@GhostChamomile]

@@vicky_thegiantpossum thanks! It's nice meeting other people here too!

[@AAAHHHHHHHH......]

Same! I think I joined at the start of October and this musical quickly made a special place in my heart

[@Mo_thedinoguy]

Same here, it was around late september and everyone was super welcoming and it was awesome. One of if not the best community I've been in and epic is now a part of me

[@noahgabriel2096]

I don't have the words. How will I sleep at night? Thank you, Jay, for everything you've given to us. And thank you everyone else for working on Epic. This musical means so much to all of us fans. Just.. Thank you

[@lucastep310]

Next to captain’s wife

[@Apollos_daughter5]

⁠@@lucastep310 that’s a very bad idea please don’t it’s almost as bad as saying f you to zeus

[@noahgabriel2096]

@@lucastep310 I.. I'd rather not do that.

[@lucastep310]

@@noahgabriel2096 well you asked, and now you know… now jump in the water.

[@SkaiiiDSO]

My Grandpa was my fatherfigure my whole life and as he passed away this september i fell into a hyperfixation on epic and the odyssey (maybe because he was a sailor when he was young) Seeing epic end in this awesome way gave me so much joy

[@joshuaeverson7440]

Jorge! PLEASE release the full screen video. It is something my life drastically needs.

[@ritejbelmessous1212]

@@joshuaeverson7440 I MUST AGREE

[@wolfboy4707]

I AGREEEEEE!!!! JORGE!!!! See this!!!! We NEED this!!!!! Please!!!

[@ZelinaPlayz]

yasss

[@wisteriabloom9412]

We NEED this

[@Inniz]

WE NEED THIS

[@whatismylife6927]

I love that the crew are having so much fun listening to and reenacting to the songs, and it makes me both smile and cry. It’s been such a wonderful journey everyone, and I’m so glad to have been here for it. (Also Armando doing the Macarena during Luck Runs Out is SO funny- I was getting teary eyed thinking of Mutiny in the next act when the camera panned to him and I burst out laughing 😂)

[@tiny_doodles_009]

6:39 Troy Saga🐴👶🔥 23:22 Cyclops Saga🥞🐑👁️ 37:48 Ocean Saga⛈️💨🔱 52:03 Circe Saga🌿🪄✉️ 1:05:00 Underworld Saga🦖💀👵 1:16:01 Thunder Saga⚡️🔦🐄 1:34:13 Wisdom Saga🐺🦉⏳ 1:52:54 Vengeance Saga🔱🌊💔 2:09:31 Ithaca Saga🏹🧑‍🧑‍🧒🏰

[@Dream_Weaver_Cosplay]

HOW DARE YOU WITH THAT PANCAKE 😭😭😭😭

[@MunNyar]

Thank uu

[@apersonthatexists.]

ty i luv u/p

[@wa6488]

THANK YOU

[@sillyGeeseThings]

Not Troy saga being horse baby and fire

[@3li7dr]

2:28:30 when he say "Left a trail of red on every island" the background music of ruthlessness turned on and when he say "As I traded friends like objects I could use" you can hear that of thunder bringer That's absolutely genius , unbelievable and EPIC

[@nicco7518]

I love that Thiresias clearly didn't see the jetpack coming

[@Sadboicos_o7]

I was literally crying as I was watching this. This musical has been such an amazing journey and I don’t think this would have been as special without the team of all of y’all

[@SofiaCorbett-kf2oe]

It's not over yet, don't forget that ;D

[@apersonthatexists.]

:,)

[@flarexyz907]

Here's, to an Odyssey unlike *any* other. And thank you, Captain, for leading the charge. Cheers, Jorge🥂

[@catamcn]

Seriously was not expecting this video to be so amazing. I refused to listen to the Ithaca saga until I could experience the reactions of the cast along with mine. This is amazing ❤

[@beeshark222]

Epic the Musical has literally changed my life, brought me closer to my current closest friends, and been one of my comfort music sources for a while. I think we all mean it when we say thank you, Jorge.

[@lilyandalithschannel]

KEEP YOUR FRIENDS CLOSE AND YOU'RE ENEMIES CLOSER

[@SkyJustDontCare]

FROM THE EPIC COMMUNITY! THANK YOU ALL FOR THIS AMAZING JOURNEY! THE SINGERS, THE WRITERS, THE MIXERS, THE EDITORS, THE CAST, THE VOICES, THE ANIMATORS, THE ARTISTS, THE ANIMATICERS, THE FANS, THE CAPTAIN. THOUGH THIS JOURNEY HAS COME TO A CLOSE, WE ALL WILL HOLD IT DEAR TO OUR HEARTS! ALL OF US! SO ONCE AGAIN THANK YOU EVERYONE WHO BROUGHT US ALONG THIS AMAZING MASTERPIECE OF A JOURNEY! HERE’S TO EPIC AND STORIES TO COME AFTER!

[@Lyra-p1b]

I am SOBBING. in TEARS. WHAT

[@TBG1]

This

[@flame__7704]

The montage in "Would you fall in love with me again" is an amazing touch. Mixing so many artists' animatics, which were all done with their love for this musical, is the perfect bow for this amazing show

[@sadiemorgan4389]

Mico and Jorge’s reaction to “I Can’t Help but Wonder” is so sweet oh my gosh 😭

[@francesann72]

I LOVE Talya she's actually crying at the end 😭🖤 she's so supportive 🖤🖤🖤

[@linkia4150]

Can we talk about Circe and Odysseus playing each others roles???? Like amazing ✨🙏🏼

[@DecorationNation658]

They prob feel real comfy since they’re dating

[@HymnsForTheFallen]

Thank you, Jorge and the Epic cast, for really helping me through my darkest moments. This musical has been an anthem in my heart. Thank you, thank you, thank you. Thank you a million times over and forever more.

[@royalcloudsirworm]

Thank you, Jorge Rivera-Herrans, and everyone else that was included in the creation of this. It has brough me so much joy over the year that Ive been here following it. I remember coming across it when Luck Runs Out had just came out, and thinking about how amazing it was, being disappointed that it wasnt finished yet, and continuing to scroll. I remember refinding it at another point and deciding that even if it was still in progress, it had become something so so wonderful and I had to follow along with its journey. Im so glad I decided to do this. Its bittersweet, reaching the end of it, even though I know it isnt the end and wont ever be. We, the winions, will never let it end even if this was all there'd ever be for it. For anyone who finds Epic now that its been completed, they wont know how it is to wait for the next piece, the excitement of it, but they'll be able to enjoy the whole thing eitherway. No matter when or how we found it, I know we can all agree that this is probably one of the best things in the world. Thank yall for this masterpiece.

[@lostarmiger]

I can't get over that when Athena and Odysseus meet again it is only to say goodbye once more, but on better terms 🥺

[@alexandersankey9297]

I can’t believe it. I’ve been following since I saw Jorge’s YT shorts for Ruthlessness when he was playing with the eye filter and was clean shaven. What a journey. I’m so happy you finished it. You will have a dedicated fan to follow all of your works from now on. Thank you.

[@FRankieG-o5k]

Merry Christmas everyone! Thank you Jorge and everyone else who participated in the musical you have truly given the fandom a wonderful experience

[@ri_s9671]

I found this musical in high school and it ended after my first semester of university ❤ I can't believe we won't have new sagas coming out that we can get hyped for, but I'm so looking forward to witnessing these next chapters :)

[@kalonkirk8082]

Same

[@RileyPope-uo6ox]

We need to give more love to the tech crew, they never get as much love as the cast, everyone give the tech crew some love please?

[@mikeyjay0519]

Definitely without tech crew epic would be tragic 😱 tech crew ur amazing beans ❤️

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤ WE LOVE YOU

[@Athenabadassinthearena]

❤❤

[@goe591]

Yes! With the editing, different camera angles for the crew cams. Especially knowing the technical difficulties they were dealing with! Way to go all! ❤

[@ATomahawk-q6b]

Started listening in 6th grade. Im a freshman now. It’s been great to grow up with this show wouldn’t ask for anything more. Thank you Epic💙🌊🔱

[@thespectre717]

Jorge you made a godamn masterpiece of a musical !! You all should be proud, much love from the Uk 🇬🇧

[@Hwashere.x]

I know i probably mean nothing to anyone right now, because i’m just a number out of the millions you have and absolutely deserve..but Jorge and the rest of the cast, you all are such amazing and beautiful individuals that have a talent that i could never master. You all have a sense of family that is so wholesome to me and i am so grateful that you all have created something like this for all of us. Epic the Musical is an absolute masterpiece and i don’t think anything could detract from that, you’ve all changed my life for the better and i’m sure a lot of other people will say that, but i also mean it from the bottom of my heart..You are all an amazing part of my life that i wish i could experience over and over again, i love you all and i wish you all the best lives ever. you’ve made my life better not just with your voices and your energy but everything about you all. Thank you all and i really hope you know just how much i, and the rest of the community as a whole, appreciate you all so so much..Merry Christmas and Goodnight to all, you are all such angels and i wish you the best for any future projects❤ - Me (hayley)

[@Hwashere.x]

i should’ve really counted how many times i said “all” in that..oh well

[@vicky_thegiantpossum]

❤

[@itsmeme1236]

You do mean something your words are encouraging to people

[@Christina3802]

This was such an amazing livestream, it was a very emotional Rollercoaster. We were laughing, dancing and having fun, until the Ithica saga. What an amazing songs, the bone chilling animations and the incredible story that was told ❤ We all cried, I love how the EPIC community is now talking about it with each other and sharing the pain we feel. At the same time they are tears of joy, Odysseus is finally reunited with his son and wife and this took a very long journey. I'm excited to see what's in store for EPIC, I hope to see much more because this is honestly the best freaking musical/story ever!!! Much love to Jay for creating EPIC and so much love to the entire cast for bringing it to life and giving me and so many others so much joy ❤

[@Lopy32]

Yess the livestream was amazing, they did such a good job and to be honest I love it even more that we got to watch it on Christmas instead of on Christmas eve. For me this was the perfect Christmas, getting to spend time with the EPIC cast and listening to great music. THANK YOU JAY AND THE EPIC CAST ❤

[@Christina-ry8cv]

100% agree, this was amazing 👏 Thank you Jay for making such an amazing musical ❤ Thank you to the cast of EPIC for bringing the musical to life and for always making me laugh ❤

[@Philly2Milly]

I found epic by accident one day. It was an edit on tiktok for Just a Man. The cyclops saga hadn’t even come out yet.I’m so glad I fell in love with it and stuck it the entire way through. Thank you Jorge for making something all of us can love and enjoy together.

[@LadyCarla-rf9pm]

I found it on a video for warrior of the mind, and since then was waiting for the cyclops saga and now we’re here!

[@borigut]

this was the best journessy ever fr!! :D

[@Icy648]

Saw an edit for just a man too! It was about pokemon

[@apersonthatexists.]

same!

[@MyName-ek4db]

I got blessed by the warrior of the mind audio too, so glad i searched for the original and could follow this masterpiece too

[@Krystal289]

This truly is the best Christmas gift i could ever have. I love yall sm.. this musical will forever be my favorite. And also the reference to SCYLLA? WITH THE TORCHES? THIS IS WHAT SHE MEANS WHEN SHE SAID YOURE JUST LIKE ME.

[@erzakulous]

EPIC: The Musical Listening Party 🎉 Time Stamps :3 ACT 1 The Troy Saga 6:37 The Horse and the Infant 10:30 Just A Man 13:01 Full Speed Ahead 15:58 Open Arms 19:17 Warrior of the Mind 22:56 Message from Teagan Earley (Voice of Athena) The Cyclops Saga 23:21 Polyphemus 26:57 Survive 30:13 Remember Them 34:20 My Goodbye 37:37 Message From Steven Dookie (voice of Polites) The Ocean Saga 37:46 Storm 40:29 Luck Runs Out 43:30 Keep Your Friends Close 47:37 Ruthlessness The Circe Saga 52:00 Puppeteer 56:10 Wouldn't You Like 59:04 Done For 1:01:32 There Are Other Ways The Underworld Saga 1:04:58 The Underworld 1:09:15 No Longer You 1:12:03 Monster ACT 2 The Thunder Saga 1:15:58 Suffering 1:18:29 Different Beast 1:22:00 Scylla 1:24:54 Mutiny 1:29:47 Thunder Bringer 1:33:55 Message from Ayron Alexander (Voice of Antinous) The Wisdom Saga 1:34:04 Legendary 1:37:18 Little Wolf 1:40:32 We'll Be Fine 1:42:37 Love In Paradise 1:46:48 God Games 1:52:23 Message from Wangui (Voice of Calypso) The Vengeance Saga 1:52:45 Not Sorry for Loving You 1:55:50 Dangerous 1:59:14 Charybdis 2:01:28 Get In The Water 2:05:08 Six Hundred Strike 2:08:42 Message from Steven Rodriguez (Voice of Poseidon) The Ithaca Saga 2:09:13 ⚠️Content Warning ⚠️ 2:09:25 The Challenge 2:12:52 Hold Them Down 2:15:56 Odysseus 2:21:32 I Can't Help But Wonder 2:26:36 Would You Fall In Love with Me Again

[@moduIus]

@@erzakulous thank you

[@GingerKitsu]

[@Mys2oi]

🛐

[@somebodyyouusedtoknow11]

WHERES THE SECRET SNIPPET

[@Kingsslayurrr]

THANK YOU VERY MUCHH. I need to attend an online meeting earlier so I missed this 😭

[@jor_dani]

I seriously don’t know how I would have gotten through this past year without Epic. I’m so sad but so happy Epic is complete. Huge thanks and congrats to Jorge and the team!!!

[@Stella_Sebarron]

I don't think I can ever thank you enough. At my work, I met a sweet girl who lacks confidence. Somehow we found out back in August that we both love this musical. She's too shy to talk much, but was gushing with me about how excited we were for every livestream. They always started while we were at work, but we would catch a bit on our breaks. It has led us to a friendship that I'm not sure would have formed without you and your work. Beyond that, I hope to share it with some family members that didn't want to listen until it was finished. I think I speak for many of us when I say, "From the bottom of our hearts, thank you Captain." You have given us friendship, an amazing community, shared kinship over pain, and some damn wonderful songs. Keep singing you beautiful beautiful man, and know how loved you are. I wish safe travels to your family, your crew, and yourself, Captain.

[@ahmadgierdien191]

Unparalleled Greatness. I slowly watched this across 3-4 sitting, coz I didn't want it to end

[@Senekno]

Guys we did it, I may have joined late to the process and only for the last 2 sagas, but this has been a TREAT for me, I’ve learned the lore by now, I must say what a wonderful community, thank you Captain for this EPIC musical

[@user-uv8pc7pi7y]

♡ Thank you so much for becoming a small part of my life. The work of all of you together has genuinely left a good impact in my life, and I wanted to thank everyone for it.

[@Qwerty-fk3mz]

I'm so sad I couldn't see the live😢😭😭but so happy it happened🎉🎉🎉the Ithaca saga is just Astonishing! So sad I was crying and it's a masterpiece. Bravo to all of you!

[@Co-Dex]

The dancing on its own is a cinematic masterpiece

[@kandy-m2e]

Yes

[@tippitytoppity9001]

I've been following Epic since discovering Just a Man, which was right around when Cyclops came out. I am beyond excited for this saga and even more so excited to see what this show becomes one day. I'd love to direct it some day.

[@Whoevenknows66]

ME TOO

[@jelly58900]

LITERALLY SAME

[@zun1v3rs41z]

sadly i started listening when the wisdom saga was out😔 so i’m not an og

[@BlueT1ger]

Same

[@MiltiadesSpyrou]

Ive got an idea for how to stage it too. not much of an artist, but drama is my forte

[@celiacampbell1028]

Words cannot describe how grateful I am for this musical, for the kind and talented people that have worked so incredibly hard on it. We are so proud of you and thank you!!!!