Hollow Knight Musical Bytes - Broken Vessel - With Lyrics by MOTI ft. Tom, Ploops, Emmy

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Thousands, hundreds of thousands, all broken and cast aside, rise to let their voices at last be heard...
Hollow Knight by Team Cherry
Music by Christopher Larkin
Vessels:
Tom Previte (tenebrismo.tumblr.com ) ( / tomtombbq ) ( / tenebrismo )
Emily Go (bit.ly/EmilyGoVO) ( / emilygovo ) ( / emilygo_vo )
Ploops ( / ploopsthebear )
Whisper Chorus:
Ian Martyn (linktr.ee/IanMartyn)
Professor Mor (bit.ly/DBGreece)
Shiloh Kae ( / kae_vo )
UprisingAttorney (bit.ly/UprisingAttorney)
Lyrics by Professor Mor (bit.ly/DBGreece) and Alex Beckham
Art by Wisp ( / arts_o_wisp ) and ArcherOwl (bit.ly/ArcherOwl)
Mix by Stelyos (bit.ly/stelyos)
Timing by Emily Go
QC by Tom Previte

[@obstiquer3909]

Kinda freaky when you realize the last line, "thought that maybe I'd survive," is the reason why they were cast away

[@derekbrawl8001]

True

[@BrokenVessel_rip]

Spoiler:i didnt

[@Ari.exe619]

No mind to think

[@user-zt7lz3gz1u]

Yes “THOUGHT that maybe I’d survive”

[@TheGhostOfHallownest]

@@BrokenVessel_rip lol

[@Blackern5000]

"Broken Vessel - With Lyrics" "Didn't we get this one already?" "Broken broken cast aside" "Oh this feels different."

[@limonlx7182]

Ye, he made the original for the Songtober. MotI would upload a new song everyday for all 31 days of October. Obviously some quality and length had to be sacrificed. Some of the songs like Broken Vessel or Mantis Lords (both from Songtober) got a remastered, more finished version.

[@JSpin-js4vr]

I may be missing a joke, but the original was a Songtober song, which are not "full" versions of songs. This is a "full" version of this song.

[@paulgrotebeverborg1119]

​@@limonlx7182Hornet was also Songtober, in an earlier year

[@fireknight0146]

Oh, this one hits different!

[@mdsystems4463]

Palpatine: Ironic

[@Idontlikeanyonehere]

I love the way that the voice changes mid sentence now as well instead of one voice for a sentence. Really adds to the shattered feel

[@pinkponypuppy9586]

Yeah it’s supper cool!! I really like how there’s whispers throughout the song aswell.

[@Tenebrismo]

Thanks! It was tricky to arrange, so I'm glad it worked out and that you enjoyed it. Thanks for watching!

[@Idontlikeanyonehere]

@@Tenebrismo you guys did a great job!

[@user-dt8fr4up6j]

​@@pinkponypuppy9586Shell within the void, know this is the end. Broken, broken, cast aside.

[@TheCoolRaboot]

It feels like multiple vessels are singing!

[@darkforcewhis1221]

Abandonment breeds resentment and this song covers that perfectly

[@nihatio3165]

9 hours ago? This video was made only an 1 hour ago

[@RosesAreReaVioletsArePurple]

9 HOURS HOW. WHAT KIND OF TIME TRAVEL IS THIS?

[@noahhiggins1435]

I am also confused by this🤨

[@darkforcewhis1221]

Patreon minions get early access to videos

[@dragonslayeralex3316]

TIME TRAVELER

[@wormy3652]

Fun fact: Original Broken Vessel song was realesed on October 18. And Broken Vessel itself is an 18th Boss in pantheon of Hallownest. Well done, Alex!

[@Petardo_Dilos]

Even though this is an amazing fact. I'm pretty sure this is just a coincidence

[@saintdestrix4]

@@Petardo_Dilos Where you see coincidence, I see providence! …but seriously, you are probably right. Still, a neat little happening nonetheless, and an awesome song to boot.

[@gameymcgamer847]

Bravo Vince!

[@fernoagent8581]

Well what do you Know i find this out 18 hours After the vidéo was uploaded

[@thatonefox2839]

That neat! Oct 18 is my birthday to!

[@evandurham8908]

The whispers in the background really help convey the feel, the emphasis of what Broken Vessel is: the broken, discarded remnants of failed vessels, overcome by infection.

[@Mystic_Mayhem]

I actually like that BV and the Siblings are more mad at both their parents for leaving them in the void than that another Vessel is doing what they’re supposed to

[@U_DYT2]

Their suffering is ultimately redundant, that is what they should be angry at.

[@Advy31]

Honestly? I would be too

[@sylvarwulf3946]

BV wasn't canonically mad, they were a reanimated corpse. Just my headcanon, but I like to believe that the siblings attack you because your pale nature makes them think about the one who abandoned them, but when you get voidheart, they realize you're one of them

[@Mystic_Mayhem]

@@sylvarwulf3946 we were talking about the lyrics, the entire song is BV and their siblings lashing out because their dad left them to rot

[@sunsetinghosttown4592]

"Cast into the night, because we saw the light" this part gave me the chills. The light they are talking about is definitely The Radiance and that showed that the Vessels are beings who can actually feel emotions since the were influenced by it. Very sad and tragic, but it really fits the Broken Vessel/Lost Kin theme. Well done.

[@draw2death421]

The Light could also refrence Pale King being a beacon to hallownest wich gave bugs intelligence so them seeing the light could refer to Pale Kings Beacon affecting them and in turn give them a mind wich pale king specificly didint want. No mind to think. Being able to have inteligence whould mean these vessels whould have had a brain of some sort and inturn that whould mean they werent Hollow enough wich in turn meant they were impure.

[@matthewsimmons9277]

That also means every vessel would have failed to remain pure because of PK’s innate power to grant sapience. PK simply living was the problem that prevented a pure vessel.

[@1234andrewjacksmith]

I mean it is brought up that the hollow knight was flawed by an ideal instilled into by the pale king so yeah by nature, the pale king’s presence kind of forced the failure and even then the true form he didn’t even know what he was looking for In fact it is called out the knight we play is closer to it(though not the perfect ideal the pale king had) thanks to spending time in the wastes outside hollow nest where the power of the pale king fades and you lose the mind his power grants if you enter the wastes around the howling cliffs aka the knight strength is a strength born of the void of mind that is around hollownest and the void below having experienced two voids made it stronger Of course the knight can further evolve by facing it past it lost in that void and uniting it fully and it grows to,the point that the white lady can’t tell if the knight feels anything but can tell like bardoom that the knight has changed( bardoom even thinks the knight has become greater than the pale king) though a will is implied to be there still guiding that endless emptiness

[@doritos4956]

5 likes and we will get to the funni number

[@kristofertaft194]

To be fair, the Void ( the thing these vessels are partially made out of) is described as seeming to have multiple wills. So something made of a thing with will, NO DUH THE THING IS GONNA HAVE ONE, WHAT WAS THE PALE KING THINKING!!!!

[@egg1899]

I feel like there's a line that's being overlooked: "We're the cost, we're the lost." a quick reference to no cost too great and Lost Kin without any fancy shit, not flaunting it around.

[@slugindetub]

when i heard the first version, i was BEGGING for the full track to be made. even if it were rough around the edges, it still conveyed such powerful emotion, and this one is that times fifty.

[@fluffycat679]

Definitely was in my top three to get a full version, I was ecstatic to see it here!

[@slugindetub]

@@fluffycat679 when i first saw the announcement of HK musical bytes, i was like "oh sick! i've been wanting this for a while". then it dawned on me we were getting a full version of Broken Vessel, and i, too, was ecstatic.

[@paulgrotebeverborg1119]

Same

[@abdolrahmansalemsaadah7302]

50x...you could say this version is...super.

[@Funnylizardman]

This makes me realize that we’re not fighting one corrupted vessel, but an idea that any of them could’ve ended up like the Broken Vessel. They’re all the Lost Kin. And imagine how terrifying it would’ve been if the dead within the Abyss were infected and unleashed upon Hallownest.

[@jackfrost8298]

When I watched this for the first time, I was in a restaurant. While I was watching the vid, the waiter came to ask for my order. But before I could make my order, he noticed I was watching a Hollow Knight video. So he asked if I was a Hollow Knight fan, and I said “yes, I’m a huge fan.” Then he pulled up his right sleeve to reveal a Hollow Knight tattoo on his wrist. Thanks, MOTI. You directly AND indirectly made my day :)

[@El-Rincon-De-NEO]

"Father could not forgive" "Never meant to live" "So he crafted more, one who could be adored" It's the first time in my life i genuinely cry to a song

[@El-Rincon-De-NEO]

Maybe cuz it reminds me of my life

[@archange8284]

Don't forget "We're the cost, we're the lost"

[@swiftlegative6584]

"Locked us in the abyss Where noone would miss us"

[@El-Rincon-De-NEO]

I guess all what I have to say about this is I love you mom It's just that sometimes it feels like you don't feel the same

[@bubblegumcupcake3216]

Hello I’m here to add that reply that’s on like every comment containing a quote from the song but I still feel like I have to add it because the coincidence never stops being odd: These lyrics came up as soon as I read this cokkent

[@tonythr5093]

"We're the cost, we're the lost" hit hard. I was on a brink of tearing up. Such raw power. Thank you so much for this.

[@no.iamnotafurry.iamaburger]

"No cost too great."

[@user-dt8fr4up6j]

Thou almost cried? *pfft* Pathetic.

[@owengonzalez6819]

“No will to break.”

[@pumpkingaming9216]

"No voice to cry, Suffering."

[@ArcusakaRumun]

"no mind to think" @@owengonzalez6819

[@paulgrotebeverborg1119]

Grimm had been my favorite of your Hollow Knight lyrics from the very start, but Broken Vessel has easily taken that spot. Incredible

[@lionman8295]

Even over Hornet?

[@paulgrotebeverborg1119]

@@lionman8295 yes

[@dinojack5567]

Well, Grimm's ALSO getting a remaster. It may well be that this song's time in the favourite spot is limited...

[@paulgrotebeverborg1119]

@@dinojack5567 really? Kind of a shame tbh considering that one still holds up very well, that spot could've gone to another track

[@dinojack5567]

@@paulgrotebeverborg1119 Well, all the Hollow Knight songs are gonna get remixed. We've already got Hornet, Mantis Lords, Broken Bessel, and we'll have Dung Defender and Grimm shortly. The new one'll probably be even better, so I wouldn't worry.

[@KingYdor1995]

the constant chorus of Shades singing at the background saying "Broken, broken cast aside" and "Shell within the Void know this is the end" is spine crawling, I BLOOMIN LOVE IT!!!😍😍

[@THEGREATPAPYRUSSHOW]

" Thought that maybe I'd survive " That line hits *HARD*

[@Tenebrismo]

I'm really happy with how this one turned out! I recommend wearing headphones and listening with eyes closed to get the full experience! Thanks for watching!

[@CyanicCore]

Did it the second time listening. It was creepy, like letting a spider crawl on you.

[@gerbilsgamez624]

That is extremely creepy doing that as the person above me said feels like a spider

[@user-dt8fr4up6j]

​@@CyanicCore daddy spider

[@Advy31]

Well now I wanna try this

[@wildfire9280]

@@user-dt8fr4up6j Herrah’s husband

[@Northflowo]

1:53 this art is sick!!! lovely spooky song + big fan of the lyrics change as others have mentioned.

[@draw2death421]

Most people seem to think 'Only the perfect one!' Line in the older version was better tho.

[@1th_to_comment.]

​@@draw2death421 I prefer this version as it's more accurate.

[@Gre-oq4rk]

Oh hey you made the baby mantis skin

[@doritos4956]

That shell within the void at 2:29 is utter perfection and harmony

[@bigtastybacon_xd6253]

Couldnt agree more

[@svgaming263]

I loved the songtober version so I'm so happy to hear this! I love the correction of "he wanted a son" to "he wanted a child" and the following line is way better in this version!

[@Minidreemur]

WE REACHING THE MONARCH WINGS WITH THIS ONE!! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥 Jokes aside this is absolutely amazing, it works so well with the concept of every lyric representing how all the vessels were abandoned in the abyss, broken and discarded.

[@heartlessnobody1143]

I really wished broken vessel/Lost kin had more of a impact on the story, the concept is just so haunting, something just like you, just as failed as you, but corrupted, angry, at everything and everyone that made him like that

[@steamdogs9297]

Well he is basically the introduction to the radiance showing it’s ability to corrupt the minds of any creature with thoughts and feelings he is important just not how you might want

[@draw2death421]

Well. Hornet is suposed to be somewhat like us but Broken Vessel/Lost Kin is near identical to us. Us meeting another one of our kind is dramatic is it not?

[@EndertheDragon0922]

I'm really curious why it's taller than other vessels (aside from the Hollow Knight, of course). It couldn't be age, because the protagonist is still at its smaller height, and presumably the vessels were made at the same time. So there might be something else that makes them grow. There's a lot of interesting things that BV could teach us if it had more focus and screen time. And not only that, but as you said, it's a very tragic character, kind of like HK. So from a story perspective it would have been awesome to see more of it.

[@draw2death421]

@@EndertheDragon0922 hornet is related to the vessels and she too is bigger than us.

[@EndertheDragon0922]

@@draw2death421 Good point. I assumed that it's because vessels age weirdly and so she doesn't, but I probably shouldn't assume things since we know so little about the biology of vessels and how they work.

[@_Animalation_]

I HAD THOUGHT THAT NOTHING COULD TOP THE SONGTOBER VERSION I WAS PROVEN VERY WRONG THIS IS BEAUTIFUL!!!! I love how harmonious all off the vessel voices sounds!!! I also just noticed that durning the lost kin part of the song sounds more resentful than the first chorus!!!

[@ProfessorMor]

I am so excited to finally see this brought from the songtober rough version now to the full absolutely stunning version! This song was one of the first songs I had the initial stinger line when I was writing my original Hollow Knight lyrics. The cries and resentment felt by hundreds of thousands of discarded husks, deemed imperfect by a cold uncaring father. It's no surprise that the main feeling behind this song is the feelings of "I'm imperfect, and hated because of it." These intrusive thoughts are ones many people struggle with every day, so my thoughts was to take those feelings, inject as much hatred and venom into the words as possible, and dial the intensity to 11 of those thoughts. Of course with all of this, without Alex's golden touch, I doubt it would have been brought to such a beautiful end product. Between the absolutely haunting voices of the damned feeding the intrusive thoughts, to having the broken vessel be the combination of three different vessels, all working in tandem in a bid to survive. But unfortunately, none can break the curse of the infection and the light, least of all a couple, imperfect, shells. Now, the behind the curtain aside, the rest of the people who worked on this. The main voices of the vessels, Emmy, Tom, & Ploops all brought such amazing diversity to not just the main three voices, but all the slight variations and harmonies within those voices. I said it before but I'll say it again, Alex's decision to have three voices was brilliant and makes this song move to the next level. Of course, these voices are already beautiful, but the fine tuning that Emmy, Tom, and Steel brought to this song brings out all that terror of the voices and sends them again to a whole other level. The mixing team knows what they are doing and I cannot sing their praise enough. The whisper chorus of the damned, while yes I am one of the voices above the damned, Ian, Shiloh, and Uprising combined with it all really gives the feelings that, these are the intrusive thoughts that led what was once innocent semi-perfect husks, ready and willing to follow whatever their father asked of them down the path of fear, anger, hate, and damnation, corrupted by the one thing they were made to fight, and field only by those same negative thoughts. Without the chorus I'm not sure this would have quite the same feel and I'm here for it. Of course art, one of the most integral parts of these videos, the pieces in this are just a league of their own. Despite only having circles for eyes that cannot emote, Wisp & Archer did such an amazing job portraying those feelings, all while showing The Knight against these same terrifying forces and thoughts. After all, they aren't much different than their siblings, they just haven't fallen to their own inner demons yet. And the fact that they were both able to convey that struggle within their art, absolute brilliance and beauty. As always, everyone did amazing in this song and all deserve as much praise as possible, but I don't want to overstay my welcome. I hope you enjoyed the slight peak behind the curtains, as well as my standard praise and complements to the entire cast and crew. Thanks for watching the video, and I'll see you in the next one!

[@AlexPastGrey]

This gives a lot of added story to Broken Vessel/Lost Kin, in that it implies that Broken Vessel isn't just, well, a broken vessel, but represents the several vessels that never made it. All the children sacrificed by the Pale King, their shared anger now rising in the form of Broken Vessel The artwork complements that, specifically this piece at 3:07, which actually isn't anywhere near where BV is actually fought. But having Broken Vessel under a huge infection cloud that illuminates the area like flames while also having the millions of abandoned vessels' eyes also illuminating the fight makes it so majestic, giving the fight so much more beauty and emotional power than it does in the game. Broken Vessel being illuminated mostly by the infectious flames makes it seem like it's literally burning with anger, while the Knight being illuminated mostly by the Shades' glowing eyes draws a parallel between the two. It shows that Broken Vessel is a trial for the Knight, and also parallels the artwork for Sealed Vessel, where the Knight strikes the same pose against the Hollow Knight, who's surrounded by similar infectious clouds Then in the game they kinda just get filled with infection seeds and driven like a big car

[@anatthema4687]

WOW UH. LITERAL FULLBODY CHILLS. holy SHIT the way this one is just HAUNTING. the harsh lyrics and terrifying chorus of whispers and repetitive phrasing and utterly haunting singing by emmy, tom and ploops truly sell this on being a chorus of the damned. i’ve had years to stew on hollow knight as a game and not until this song did i think i ever really truly GRASPED the horror of the pale king creating thousands of children only to deem them imperfect and leave them to die. this number just so perfectly encapsulates the spite and betrayal the vessels felt at their horrific doomed existence, and the song is so powerful. the addition of that whisper chorus from the initial songtober version with the “shell within the void” lyric repetition throughout this package adds so much haunting atmosphere, and the songtober version was already one of my favourites from that years’ songtober! absolutely stunning job taking this personal favourite of mine to another level!

[@harenfricker6164]

It feels like a child who no matter how hard they try,they will never meet their father's high expectations...and in returned,they feel they are imperfect,broken,lost,and they grow up with that mentality...affecting their lives

[@zackagonxm]

Ironically, he had the worst plan for them. A motionless, unresponsive vessel would have been perfect. It has no will to break, no mind to break, and no voice to cry suffering.

[@wildfire9280]

@@zackagonxm No mind to think, no mind to grasp suffering

[@Icanbarelysing]

This has gotta be the greatest Hollow Knight cover I’ve ever seen, and I’ve seen a lot. I cannot describe how perfect this all is, not to mention the realistic art. I was not expecting something *this* good.

[@brendent.934]

Me: You cannot just improve what is already perfect- MOTI: observe. On a more in-depth note, the improvements made to this song were very insightful and great! The haunting, whispered repeated lines throughout the song are a great touch, and I appreciate the fact that the song is almost doubled in length compared to the rough draft. Just another hollow knight song to add to the collection of songs to play while waiting for the sequel. You and your team rock!

[@mher_22]

Am I the only person to realize that the line "Shell within the void , Know this is the end" is just like "Shell within the void , You would seek the end!" from Hornet with lyrics?

[@nigggaman]

There can only be a mastermind behind a master's work. Congrats, Mr. Alex, on another hardly forgettable banger.

[@hollowcrafter3654]

I love that he changed “he wanted a son, only the perfect one,” to “he wanted a child, flawless and reviled” because the vessels are genderless. Edit: Oh Lord this is a unexpected like count

[@maurothetoad]

That was literally my only issue with the og cover I love it

[@typhoonboom]

y'know, there are way to many hollow knight video's that are almost perfect and could've been (pretty much) flawless if they didn't refer to either the knight or one of their siblings as if they're male. i dont know why this bothers me so much, but it does and frustrates me so much. like the hollow knight video from ceave perspective was so good imo, but the fact that he refered thk (not the knight, only thk, which kinda makes it worse imo) bothered me so much, i'd give the video a 10/10, but due to this i'd give it around a 9.5/10,

[@endrylgoes2892]

Yes

[@RoundusMongus]

@@typhoonboom Many people refer to the vessels as male because in the English language, there’s this grammatical rule where it is technically correct to refer to anything of unknown sex or gender as male. Sort of like how many laws will say things like “no man shall” but the law applies to more than just men. Or, on a smaller case, how people will often refer to any dog they see as a “good boy” before they know if that dog is male or female.

[@draw2death421]

Yeah. Tho still doesent make much sense to me. I get Vessels are Husks of pale kings children that have been filled with void but i feel like if i was lets say taxidermied so my insides were nothing but stuffin, id think people whould still call me male and not it just because my insides are hollow right?

[@Flipface4]

Had this going through my head when I first tried Broken Vessel on call with a friend. Love your songs.

[@posity9215]

Just your random comment to appreciate the changes from the original, such as: "He wanted a son" becoming "he wanted a child", because the vessels are genderless The voices are now way softer, both because the vessels are no more than children, and because of the ghost-like nature of the shades And of course, the brand-new verses, even more time to appreciate this masterpiece :)

[@hdmonster3327]

"He wanted a son" sounds way better and more rhythmical. And tbh it still fits regardless. "Flawless or reviled" is also significantly worse than "Only the perfect one". I also just generally like the OG more. It's shorter (which may as well be another plus though), but overall sounds better.

[@SirLuckySlime]

Though I'm cool with the change to be more accurate, I do agree with the comment above. I think the line "he wanted a son... Only the perfect one" portrays the emotions and the story in a clearer manner, which is more important for the song.

[@ivanlol7153]

Tbh “He wanted a son…only the perfect one” might be better cause it’s possible that vessels thought that their impureness came from their lack of gender

[@hdmonster3327]

@@ivanlol7153 nah, that is really silly imo. I just feel that, with the PV (and the protag) specifically he/they/it ALL fit. "Pale Prince" and all. Also I doubt that the vessels would even care much about how they're adressed (after all, the protag clearly doesn't mind getting called "it" by others).

[@AshenDust_]

@@hdmonster3327but it also completely contradicts the line, he explicitly *didn’t* want a son because a son would be impure.

[@tristangilbert6431]

I love the fact that the broken vessel speaks with the intention of all of the other vessels not just one but the abyss as a whole. I love the song mainly because this is my favorite hollow knight ost. Bur with this lyric shows what pale king has done. Love the lyrics hope one day you do sealed vessel but keep doing what you find fun.

[@Skreydramon]

Dude... ...dude... *inhales* Listen, it is not ok, you get me, NOT-OK, that the song starts, not even 4 words and I had goosebumps TILL THE FREAKIN END!!! HOW???? One of my favourite fights and OST you just enlighted my day like that, remember to put "awesome person" on your CV

[@omarkhalili6948]

Broken broken cast aside Thought he loved us well he lied We were just his little game We were broken who’s to blame? Our bodies they forgot Lost to time, lost to rhyme Mother may have Father may have But condemn the child who’s on its own. (Shell within the void, know this is the end x4) Shell within the void, know this is the end Broken and discarded Ashes that descend She’ll within the void, know this is the end Broken and discarded Ashes that descend. Our souls left to ruin Never would be too soon He wanted a child FLAWLESS OR REVILED. So he cast aside All who didn’t earn his pride Locked us in the abyss Where no one would miss us. Broken broken cast aside Thought he loved us well he lied We were just his little game We were broken who’s to blame? Our vessels were impure We’re the cost we’re the lost Mother may have Father may have But condemn the child thousands alone (Shell within the void, know this is the end x4) She’ll within the void, know this is the end Broken and discarded ashes that descend She’ll within the void know this is the end Broken and discarded ashes that descend. Cast into the night Because we saw the light Father could not forgive Never meant to live! So he crafted more One who could be adored Locked into the pile Just another lost child! Broken broken cast aside Thought that maybe i’d survive

[@cetadel6597]

It's kind of creepy when the realization hits that Broken Vessel has no lyrics in this. It's the army of Siblings watching on.

[@bornasotoudeh4044]

I think it’s actually these main three all are the Broken One. It’s broken, fracturing and splitting, fusing with the radiance and void.

[@oscarwillimott9296]

The art was phenomenal. I hope we see more from the artists.

[@EndertheDragon0922]

The Songtober version was already incredible in terms of quality so I had no idea how it’d be improved- but wow is this phenomenal, the whispers add so much to it. Makes it so much eerier. I am so glad to see the line “he wanted a son” be changed to better reflect the game. It was one of the biggest issues I had with the original version and now it’s perfect :) I noticed that BV and Hornet both have “shell within the void,” but Mantis Lords doesn’t- I wonder if only bosses with connections to the Pale King and vessels will say that? It would make sense, as characters like the Lords wouldn’t know what the Knight even is, while Hornet would. Every single song released for this package has been amazing, I can’t wait to see more

[@captainblue5096]

That would make sense. Anyone outside of those affiliated with PK wouldn’t know much about what he did. Even Dung Defender, who at least has an idea, is surprised to learn that about there were other Vessels. I wonder, if they remaster Grimm (which they may or may not do), would they add the line to him? He’s aware of the Pale King and the Vessels, as suggested by some Dream Nail dialogue, so I wouldn’t be surprised.

[@creativename3996]

The mantis lords probably know. If you look at their dream nail dialogue they say "...Honour from one of its kind..." implying they do know what the knight is. How do they know? No idea, ask mossbag

[@BPKPhoenix]

This is just so beautiful, this remaster from the last time you made this sends SHIVERS down my spine, the dark whispers repeating, the better musical sound fidelity, the added voices, MMMM ABSOLUTELY DARK AND BEAUTIFUL! _Shell within the Void_ _Know this is the End_ _Shell within the Void_ _Know this is the End_

[@LordBloodySoul]

This song always breaks my heart. It is fueled by so much despair TvT

[@-VG-SuperCell]

Waking up to this today I was confused, I was like “two hollow knight sings?!? I’m not complaining!” And then I took a listen and HOLY SHIT! This was stupendous! Everything about this is just amazing!

[@draw2death421]

There are 3 voices if you lissen closely. 1 female, 2 male You can hear them here 1:25 First female then male 1 and then male 2

[@killergriffin2572]

0:50 SHELL WITHIN THE VOID🗣🗣🗣🗣 KNOW THIS IS THE END🗣🗣🗣🗣 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@stardustlight8630]

This song is so good I love it.

[@thesaviourfromheavensunwuk9639]

The whispering words was an excellent choice

[@pinkponypuppy9586]

Yes it really was! I think not enough people are appreciating on how neat the whispers are and how it adds to the haunting connection with these two

[@thesaviourfromheavensunwuk9639]

​@@pinkponypuppy9586 you can say that again

[@matthewgillis2617]

I love all three in this, as well as the fact that Emmy sounds almost the same and that Tom is trying not to go into his Gaster voice, it's perfect for the creepy voice!

[@cheese_vviz]

Nobody tell them that the king failed anyways, or they'll get even more mad.

[@gamemasterpzm1597]

While mostly a repost of my comment under the songtober version of the song they are things I would like to add here. I really love the take on this song. It goes into the deep hatred the vessels felt and how they viewed the Pale king's actions. To them him discarding his children wasn't a big problem for him. Heck they even say that they were failures who were then thrown into the pile that is the floor of the abyss. They sound so geniunely hurt by the pale kings actions. After all they ever did was exsist and were punished for it. All because they looked into the light. While never outright confirmed, I do think that the Pale King felt sorrow and shame in his actions. I also loved how you guys tackled the whole genderless part of the Vessels. I also like how it's sounds like this is sung by all or at least multiple Vessels. Also the Art is yet again phenomal. The Songtober version while great of course lacked the polished touch. And this full version truly delivered. I can't wait to see the rest of the Musical bytes and of course more Hollow Knight covers in the future!

[@CyanicCore]

This upgrade is scary good! Whether due to the infection or their youth, most of the voices being lighter than before helps this sound a lot richer, even before considering the additional voices.

[@realnumbervoid]

WE CURING THE INFECTION WITH THIS ONE BOYS 🗣🔥🔥🗣🔥🔥🗣🔥🔥🔥

[@genarovargas5661]

The part of "we're the cost, we're the loss" is so heartbreaking

[@13TheWinner]

WE ARE MAKING IT OUT OF THE ABYSS WITH THIS ONE🔥🔥🔥

[@dimondeater5416]

Well it’s clear why this vessel was rejected, the perfect one was ment to have no voice to cry suffering. This one has a voice and is doing nothing but crying suffering.

[@TheCoolRaboot]

I like how theres 3 (I think) different voices who sing. Its like multiple vessels singing, which makes sense since their thousands of vessels, so there must have been a few others who met a similar fate to broken vessel's.

[@Victini7472]

my god i already loved the songtober version, but to see it get more art, and even expanded lyrics is just so cool i do kinda miss the thing where certain instruments played depending on who sang in the og, but i do kinda prefer just having the og inst more and the multiple voices are so cool too aaaaaaa

[@Mr._inconsistent]

Omg this this here looks amazing 1:55

[@AtheistPirate]

That cruel inversion of "God Bless the Child" hits hard. Poor Broken Vessel deserves a hug.

[@R0V1]

Holy shit this is incredible! I absolutely love both the ominous voices in the background and the multiple voices singing the main song, it adds so much emotion to the song, especially knowing what the vessels have been through

[@kaschey6145]

Damn, so impressive! Truly delivers the vibe of the tragic character.

[@tjs7639]

This is so great! The ghostly lyrics on the side feel like the Radiance speaking through Broken Vessel and influencing them

[@johncrawley7667]

This gave me chills.. I absolutely love Hollow Knight and this helps solidify my love for it and for the community surrounding it. Well done

[@billie-ve_in_yourself6464]

If we ever get a Hollow Knight/Radiance song, it could be such a powerful duet. You did a great job at Broken Vessels song, namely representing their genderless state and the whole: no voice to cry suffering thing.

[@Mazon7]

OH THE VOICES AND WHISPERS AND RUMBLES

[@someonenamedblue4893]

I love the line "We're the cost, we're the lost" because it's a pretty subtle reference to "No cost to great", I can't believe I missed that on my first veiwing.

[@Flapjacks-tm8cf]

1:49 WTF THE ART

[@RedderWinter]

This encapsulates the vessels surprisingly wonderfully and is an awesome song to listen to. Also, the voices in the background are a really nice touch. Basically, I absolutely love this.

[@kingneo6736]

Ayyyyy Broken Vessel is my favorite boss and one of my favorite charaters in Hollow Knight. Thank yall so much for doing this again. Also top teir art that I'm gonna need to turn into my wallpaper soon

[@insertusernamehere925]

You have no idea how happy this makes me. Broken Vessel is my favorite track from the game, and as much as I loved the original version that you made I always hoped that you'll make a full cover, and this is better than I could have ever hoped for. Thank you for doing justice for my favorite Hollow Knight boss.

[@krzysztofpi5665]

Shell withing the void know this is the end hits differnet now

[@spiritthedemoncat7876]

Bro, this gave me actual chills. The whispering in the background was one of my favorite parts because it added that ominous "souls of the damned" kinda feeling, and I love it.

[@Tenebrismo]

Yeah, the whispers really bring it all together! Thanks for watching!

[@The-Third-Rail]

Вааааааау... Дуже сподобалась концепція попередньої версії, але в рімейку ви довели це до ідеалу. Насолода вух... Шепіт, голоса, вокал, ефекти й накладання вищеназваного на музику настільки гармонічно й якісно зроблено, що я слухав це в екстазі. Однозначно одна з найкращих пісень каналу.

[@yeudisjavierreyeslopez9456]

Wow, imagine if the game had those letters during battles, it would be even more epic than it is

[@loud-whistling-yes]

Ever since i first heard the old songtober version ive always had that last line "thought that maybe i'd survive" looping in my head. I just. Hold up. Give me a sec. Hold on. Wait. Wait. Hold. I need. Sit down. Give me a mo Anyways jokes aside that line stuck with me real hard since then. I just really, really like it? The implications. It'd always been a mystery how some of the vessels escaped the abyss, but BV's circumstances are way more stranger than all the other dead vessels. For one thing they're the only vessel that's explicitly stated to well... Be alive. Like they literally have a dream form and a ghost and everything. They were a child who crawled their way out the abyss somehow and died with no one to find them. All that suffering in vain. Idk. Thought that maybe i'd survive.

[@maxtonhughes2629]

That "Cast into the night" line was really well delivered!

[@iamsiley2200]

"Saw the light" is honestly terrifying used in that context.

[@Krispy_King]

The multiple voices made it even more perfect

[@paulbayer1599]

Seing your fanarts to the songs makes me see why people compare hollow knight to dark souls. (This ist amzing and a 1000 times better than the songtober version. Thanks for this song. I cross my fingers for hive knight)

[@JSpin-js4vr]

I love the lines on the side! Gives a great addition to the ghostly feel of this song!

[@anintendolover8416]

the amount of power I just felt moving this piece from 9.6K to 9.7K is indescribable anyway great job

[@SuperSoldierS117]

Great Ones, the harmonies and the way the voices build and contrast each other is amazing! Absolutely masterful!

[@RamixNotRemix]

I loved this one from Songtober, I'm so glad to see it with all it's might.

[@JCISUNLUCKY]

My favorite boss but not the ost, You just made me love it. Oh i almost forgot to say ✨AMAZING VIDEO✨💕 (Edit:8 like's COOL!)

[@daleodorito]

This makes me think how terrible the pale king was. Is true he gave the bugs a will and a mind so they could be more than beast (or at least that is what we are told). But ultimately he only cared about himself, about mantaining this kingdom where everyone praised him, he played with powers he did not understand such as the void or the soul from the white lady or the tribe of the radiance, causing her anger. He did a lot of selfish things claiming to be for the good of the kingdom, but causing pain within it and nobody even noticed for how blind they were adoring him. They just traded beastiality for servitude. When stuff didn't go as planed, he just... vanished with his palace, he fleed from the kingdom, he didn't care. Makes wish there was an ending where you confront the pale king. And wonder how something like that would look (and sound).

[@Dungeon_Dunce2011]

I was sceptical at first, but his is one of the best videos I've ever seen on youtube.

[@seanminnich5990]

3:23 Knowing these where childern "thought that maybe I'd survie" is really heartwrencking as it's not them even hoping they'd live happily or with their father and mother, just that they'd wish they surive.

[@ja-nozreaper5865]

No way. It was my favourite hollow song that you made, and now even better version. Beautifull.

[@NORTsonN]

This Musical byte is so good, like i wasn't expecting this level of PURE QUALITY. The voices (and the lyrics) perfectly match the vibe and intense feelings throughout the whole piece, I literally got goosebumps from this hah

[@mooncake2560]

Jesus I played this game when I was eight and I had no idea why there were so many broken different versions of me now that I looked into the game more and replayed it. Holy fucking shit. This is just one big pit to avoid paying child support.

[@ericpadilla4665]

HOLY this is very beautiful with how the 3 voices come in at the same time like that was really good.

[@localtopegg218]

It's almost funny how this came out as I've had the Songtober version on repeat the past couple days while playing through the game again. Ironically a good song to practice speedrun routing to. This is a phenomenal complete version too! All the voices still in harmony despite being broken up. Unity in the void but broken and possessed by infection outside the abyss; you can hear the pain. Couple that with the BEAUTIFUL art and Steel's always extraordinary mixing. This is some of your best work yet guys and it's comforting seeing the full version come to fruition!

[@leifthesilly]

Love this. Recently been watching a friend play hollow Knight and it made me remember that you were doing songs for it I hadn't heard yet, decided to check this out and damn. I was not expecting it to be a song about all of the fallen and failed vessels.

[@Thecyanballoon.]

Holy moly its literally perfect! I love how you you managed to make multiple random voices sound incredibly insane! (/pos)

[@Apparently_I_am_everywhere]

Can we talk about just how amazing the art at 1:50 is?

[@DeadlockDrago]

Ngl, I was expecting something with the infection taking over. Still, yeah they were tragic even before that possession.

[@gonzalodeolivera7329]

0:54 AHHHHH I CAN'T STOP THINKING OF THE HORNET ONE(one of the newer videos)

[@kovexplay]

I love the ghostly voices in the background, it gives this cover more charm! Plus the lyrics as always slap, good job everyone 👍

[@Moss_Dude]

This guy's dream fight kicked my ass for a long while on my first playthrough

[@Grubby819]

1:56 good art