Hound (Vox Machina Fan Song)

You know I had to do one for Percy.
You're next, Strongjaw.
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Art by Mikael Sieppi (@surpriseimbored)
Lyrics:
Said the pup to the butchers, “I will return
In a fiery deliverance I’ll make you burn.
A gun in my hand, a mask in the other,
Can’t wait to do to you what you did to my mother.
Made deals with a demon, hungry for a meal -
Some souls to devour, I hope you can feel
The flames as a spirit while your body still smolders
Said the pup to the butchers when a pup grows older
It becomes a hound
It becomes a hound
On trial for your sins at Court of Gunsmoke
My gun is the gavel, and jury has spoken
Guilty as charged, sentenced to look in the eye
Of the monster you made when you die
Long have I waited, long have I planned
This day has been fated and now it’s at at hand
“Look how the pup has grown,” one said to the other
Said the pup to the butchers, “When a pup grows older,
It becomes a hound.”
It becomes a hound
Your names engraved in steel
I’ll show you how it feels
When this pup becomes a hound
It becomes a hound (repeated)

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Hey y'all! Hound should be on Spotify and other streaming services in about a week or so! You can pre-save the song by following this link: distrokid.com/hyperfollow/chasenoseworthy/hound

[@aaronward1357]

Honestly, Critical Role should just hire you to make theme songs for their characters at this point, absolutely amazing!

[@asifloserface]

I literally had the same thought when I was listening to this!

[@nuru666]

I'm actually kinda surprised they haven't given how amazing his CR content is

[@bob-u5b]

i mean i wouldnt complain

[@Shark_Rock]

SO TRUE! I find myself mouthing this song in school, cause it’s just that good.

[@dmitriwinters8497]

Hell I'd pay for songs for some of my characters this dude is awesome!

[@CSPRING101]

The way he speaks in such an intelligent, clear, almost lawyer like way, and then switches into such a guttural roar when he says “IT BECOMES A HOUND” is such a perfect way to capture Percy’s character and voice.

[@AllyMonsters]

Yeah, it's very Tom Waits.

[@jacksquatch9764]

“On trial for your sins at the Court of Gunsmoke, My gun is the gavel, and the jury has spoken” Absolutely incredible. You just keep on delivering! Looking forward to Grog!

[@scarlightemperor3410]

That line always sends shivers. So damn cold

[@Zero3384]

"you were the one I was least looking forward to" "P-Percy?" "I wanted you to know it was me" Him killing Captain Stonefell was one of the most brutal scenes of that series

[@tomasz87yeet38]

Utterly immaculate, please do this for every character I beg 🙏

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

I’m doing one for Grog soon, but I should probably finish Campaign 1 before I do the rest 😅

[@cripticgamer2063]

@@ChaseNoseworthy Can't wait to see what you have in store for grog, cause you have outdone yourself once again.

[@Freya-mj6bz]

​@@ChaseNoseworthy at which Episode ur at the moment?

[@scarletangel9462]

@Cripticgamer20, outdone is honestly an understatement with the work and effort put into this song!

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

@@Freya-mj6bzforty-something haha, haven’t picked it up in over a year

[@chainsaw-um6xy]

I got to say this fits so perfect and my biggest is the beating of metal. Like his gun is shooting and cocking.

[@cptkonrad]

I run a D&D campaign set 10 years after the 1st campaign. One of the characters is a Noble from Whitestone that would have been about 10 when Percy & Vox Machina liberated Whitestone. I just sent him this song and told him his character knows it by heart.

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

I love that gritty southern gothic music and electric guitar is canon in your campaign

[@skylark7921]

I LOVE the sort of gravelly, rock-n-roll style voice you used for the chorus/ending! Reminds me of the rough, slightly unhinged quality of Taliesin’s voice in lines like “Your soul is forfeit! Die! DIE!” And using a hammer hitting an anvil for the beat? GENIUS. And the rhythm of the lyrics just has this rushing, unstoppable wildness that fits Percy so well - this feeling that you couldn’t slow down even if you wanted to, just like Percy.

[@OreoRanger2210]

I thought the clanking beat was the Pepperbox's firing pin.

[@skylark7921]

@@OreoRanger2210 it could be either - works just as well both ways 🤷‍♀️

[@Domodamo]

I like the southern/wild west gunslinger vibes you went for on this 💯

[@nemonamenlos7330]

This song is so damn cool! Very No-Mercy Percy. Also love the growl in your voice when singing it!

[@Freya-mj6bz]

I realy like the rythm behind the text

[@jaeded2391]

First Far From Me and now this? You just keep delivering. Perfectly capturing the vibes of both Vax's despair and and No Mercy Percy's gritty rage. I love it.

[@mitsuntsun1716]

Holy crap. The lyric ist so good and the melody with your amazing voice is a pleasure to hear! The Song fits Percy so well! An amazing song for the character. Love your voice

[@BaconSmoothieDanish]

that growl when you say Hound....... MASTERFULL!!

[@Skullthrone1]

I really am loving this song and this type of music. What would you consider it? I’ve heard dark country, folklore? Either way it’s amazing.

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Dark Country is one I’ve heard a lot, Southern Gothic is another apt one. But honestly I’m so bad with genres 😂

[@williamnaraghi9836]

I feel like I remember this song in creation like 3+ years ago, am I crazy

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

I think you might be crazy

[@Onyx-rl7yg]

Oh my godddd i need this on spotify so badly i beg of you

[@TheCarpDM]

I knew it would be good when I clicked it, but I didn't expect this level of awesome! The growling vocals are to die for, and the art is the cherry on top.

[@ashleycook300]

This was amazing! The cold calm delivery of the lyrics until it gets to the chorus, the grit and howl you add to your voice is such a beautiful artistic note! Got chills my friend, defintiely listening to this a few more times today! Amazing work!

[@gracehagele5462]

I honestly don't have words to describe how INCREDIBLE this is!! been listening to your stuff since 2020 and damn the quality just gets better and better!

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Thank you for sticking with me for so long ❤

[@gabriel-rileydrouin8669]

There are no words. You have done one of my favorite characters of all time so much justice. Keep up the amazing work.

[@danielkubicek1323]

You went HARD on this mate! Great song, perfect for Percy but also just a great revenge song in general!

[@yokopufff]

Absolutely amazing, I can't wait for the next song. The instrumentals are just as powerful as the lyrics.

[@Rogue_Arrow]

This is pretty much My Warlock in the current campaign. He is now looking for a Love interest of his.

[@JustTruckStuff]

Definitely need to see Vox machina react to this

[@gobynart]

Every song from you is INCREDIBLE WOW my new favorite!

[@Abby-in6tk]

Absolutely amazing! It's got just the right amount of haunting anger. Can't wait to see what you might create next!!💙

[@Alalein]

OMG! I love it. I just can't stop listening to your songs! They will def. be on my spotify's most played at the end of the year xD Thanks for giving us these

[@NOMnomAPROVED]

this made me so happy to see a song about this :D well done

[@JohnTheodoreMusic]

Chase, save some talent for the rest of us! Killer song man. 🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@gaster42]

Thank. I have been waiting for more episodes to drop, and this is just amazing to lessen to while waiting. Thank you, and I hope to see more from you!

[@wolfclaw1893]

I love your voice the power in it is so fun

[@laneW1887]

Vax’s song makes me sob, this one make me want to rage. So so good. Please don’t stop making them!

[@BartTheBardOfficial]

Phenomenal! The lyrics, the feels, the production. And I don't even know the story the song is based on. Incredible!

[@lechugaenlabiblioteca3298]

Talsein makes such compelling characters.

[@rhysosborne6960]

Omg started strong ended stronger pls pls pls do every charecter

[@juliataylor707]

Just have to say 'CHILLS' LOVE LOVE it!

[@Oushiro17]

Very soulful. It works so well for Percy.

[@mcamp999]

Got me in damn tears a Man U have done so much and I can’t wait for what’s next keep making bombs like this

[@capekelpie4349]

This is completely phenomenal! It captures Percy so well, and your voice is amazing. Genuinely amazed

[@Wolfheart-5262]

It‘s really good for Percy i kind of expected that it would change between wild and calm parts tho

[@jessie-ht7bc]

Awesome

[@OrderOTCB]

This is.... this is amazing!!!! You did an awesome job!!! :D

[@jigglyjoggle5127]

amazing

[@Rinnys_Dollhouse]

I feel like the whole wait til the pup gets older is a reference to Sam playing Gavroche in Les Mis, where he has a whole song about the pup growing into a hound essentially. (In the animated series, idk what Chase was thinking, but this song slams!)

[@amyliz_2297]

Incredible!!!! ❤❤

[@retcho212]

working on a percy edit for this as we SPEAK

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Please let me know when you finish it, I’d love to see it!

[@claran3616]

Is that Molly theme sound effects I hear in there? I think it is.

[@アヴェンチューラティアマトサザナミ]

Pretty cool.

[@digetaldair]

I have played this song so many times since ive found it, its my new favorite song. I usually listen to non fan songs, BUT THIS ONE HITS SO HARD I can't believe my favorite song right now is A FAN song XD I would listen to this even without watching Vox Machina.

[@dangelorichardson9823]

Percy become the monster they created and now he come for your live. P.s revenge is ⚖ those you wrong him

[@magicalawnmower4764]

could you see if you can cover The List?

[@rainesrhapsody2934]

For anyone wanting to sing along: Said the pup to the butchers I will return In a fiery deliverence, I'll make you burn A gun in my hand A mask in the other Can't wait to do to you What you did to my mother Made deals with a demon Hungry for a meal Some souls to devour I hope you can feel The flames as a spirit while your body still smolders Said the pup to the butchers When a pup grows older It becomes a hound It becomes a hound On trial for your sins At the Court of Gunsmoke My gun is the gavel, and the jury has spoken Guilty as charged Sentenced to look in the eye of the monster you made when you die Long have I waited Long have I planned This day has been fated And now it's at hand "Look how the pup has grown!" One said to the other Said the pup to the butchers When a pup grows older It becomes a hound It becomes a hound Your names engraved in steel I'll show you how it feels When this pup becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound

[@rainesrhapsody2934]

oh, i didn't realise someone else had already done this lol

[@janteo1]

Shawn james would be so proud of this, idk why i said it like he is dead

[@crankdawg]

Any chance you could upload the official lyrics? My hearing has been damaged which makes it hard to distinguish sometimes.

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

Wow, I can’t believe I never realized I forgot to post the lyrics 😳 thank you for letting me know! The description should be updated with the lyrics now :)

[@brenc.3688]

Would you do one for the gals maybe?

[@Nivetfiction]

A random thought hit me I would love to see you collaborate with @Karliene

[@LadyWildlower]

I can't decide if my somewhat unfortunate first impression of the line "when a pup grows older it becomes a hound" in this context sounding like something an edgy sixteen year old would say undermines my enjoyment of the song or just makes it fucking brilliant given the way Percy himself behaves 'cos his character brief WAS 'edgy anime protagonist.'

[@johnstrickland7310]

"CANT WAIT TO DO TO YOU WHAT YOU DID TO MY MOTHER..." I felt that in my soul.

[@ikerokai981]

This I would say perfectly captures Percy. This song has his intelligence in a way, his clear realization of the dark path he watches...but it also has when he bares his fangs so to speak. When no mercy Percy comes out, and everyone becomes either hyped when he is on their side...or terrified when on the other end.

[@ZeldaWolf2000]

Or freaking out if he'a on their side. The rest of the gang was freaking out when he blew ofd Desmond's hand, or when he's going crazy later in the campaign/show.

[@D4wn0fAppl35]

​@@ZeldaWolf2000 it wasn't his hand, just a few fingers.

[@ZeldaWolf2000]

@@D4wn0fAppl35 oh. The audio description, and Vax in the next episode, said it was his hand. Thanks for the correction.

[@WhodaFukcayres]

Oh it is terror on both ends.

[@LordCaito0000]

Sylas: The pup lives. Chase: It becomes a hound!

[@padenal6069]

I love that it's self contained, you don't need to know what critical role is to understand the journey. It reminds me of old folk ballads that me and my dad listened to, like El Paso or Seven Spanish Angels. Just a story of tragedy that ends in too much death. I think "your name is written on steel" is the only line that you don't fully understand without watching the show. But it's also vague enough that i would be curious what kind of imagery it would invoke without the context.

[@evemundy4600]

Oh boy the dark country vibes fit Percy perfectly, excellent song as always.

[@stingerjohnny9951]

I know Tal (blessed be our eldritch lord) gave him a British accent, but given he’s a gunslinger, I would have loved if he made him more of a “southern gentleman”

[@evemundy4600]

@@stingerjohnny9951 Yeah I get that, Percy has a great deal of vibes and would look excellent in a wide brimmed hat

[@stingerjohnny9951]

@@evemundy4600 Also a Nerdy Southern boi does it for me as a fella that grew up in NC 😍

[@evemundy4600]

I'm a Brit myself so that should account for some things

[@padenal6069]

100% This song reminds me of older country ballads of tragedy. The ones like El Paso where mistakes lead to death in a beautiful shakespearean way.

[@nyxorelius]

My vocabulary cannot describe how good this is. Love the double tone in the later half; woulkd I be corect that its signifying Orthax ?

[@ChaseNoseworthy]

It would have been very smart of me if that had been on purpose 😂 I was considering pitch shifting the vocals down an octave at the part where Orthax was mentioned but I couldn’t bring myself to commit to it because it felt unnatural with the rest of the accompaniment

[@bouncingbuttons7441]

obsessed how every song you drop isn't just a song, it's quite literally an anthem delivering the essence of each character it seeks to represent in a manner both gritty and flawless.

[@walkinghazards7528]

I was SO unprepared for the "It becomes a hound"! I got real Rag 'n Bone Man vibes from that.

[@remylebeau812]

I'm only halfway in. Freaking goosebumps. I love the grit of the beat. It pulls at the darkness and embraces you like a blanket. I'm may have to blast this with the windows down. Love songs/music like this.

[@silkmoth843]

Dog metaphors? The growl in your voice? I cannot wait for the Grog song after this 👍

[@wizardswordfish5875]

Can't wait for the trinket anthem to drop

[@MizukiHawkeye]

Lyrics: grr grr growl roar sniff grr bellow grr

[@rodrigoa.m3566]

​@@MizukiHawkeyeDamn what a banger

[@Ancient_War]

Still waiting…

[@kn3531]

This is absolutely amazing. The build up, the middle, and how it ends are all just perfection. I really hope Taliesin ends up hearing this.

[@KevinKratzke]

Great song, performance, and production! You're making such killer stuff!

[@idaslittlecorner6318]

Wow, I'm legit speechless! I love Vox Machina, and this was such a good tribute to Percy's character!🎉

[@deathbykonami5487]

You really should send these tunes to the cast they're sure to love them, especially Taliesin since this speaks to the darkness of his souls that he pulled Percy and Orthax from.

[@JaelleSG]

The haunting beat in the background like the Hammer on his Anvil during forging the gun and his pakt... Amazing... ❤ Looking forward to more of this 😊

[@TartarusHimself]

Lyrics below: Said the pup to the butcher I will return In a fiery deliverance I’ll make you burn A gun in my hand A mask in the other Can’t wait to do to you What you did to me mother Made deals with a demon Hungry for a meal Some souls to devour I hope you can feel The flames as a spirit While your body still smolders Said the pup to the butchers When the pup grows older It becomes a hound It becomes a hound On trial for your sins At the court of gunsmoke My gun is the gavel And the jury has spoken Guilty as charged Sentenced to look In the eye of the monster You made when you die Long have I waited Long have I planned This day has been fated And now it’s at hand Look how the pup has grown One said to the other Said the pup to the butchers When a pup grows older It becomes a hound It becomes a hound Your names engraved in steel I’ll show you how it feels When this pup becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound It becomes a hound ------------ Thanks for reading, and thank you chase for making a Percy song, I can’t wait to listen to it on repeat for a week

[@apoloblue]

😎 loving this please do all the characters 🙇 🍒 Pretty Pretty Please

[@falconknight4964]

Got so excited when I saw this was posted, just incredible, amazing work!!! Stoked for the next one!!

[@MichaelGhelfiStudios]

One of my subscribers recommended me to check your work. It's really impressive. Congratulations!

[@MisceLadyous949]

Absolutely gorgeous 10/10

[@rainesrhapsody2934]

just listened to this now after seeing it had been uploaded (i love "far from me") and oh my god it's amazing. "Can't wait to do to you what you did to my mother" has got to be one of my favourite lines in this song. incredible!

[@oakenshadow6763]

Oh, I can not wait for all the animations to this.

[@SilverFlames_]

I'm having such a hard time writing a comment because I love literally everything about this. The lyrics slap, as always. The growl in your voice is PERFECT for the emotion and vibes of the song. I'm in LOVE with the instrumentals. As someone who struggles with instrumentals, I'm in awe of how you managed to weave in tension and dissonance so well. The heavy, mechanical beat is also one of my favorite musical tropes (tropes is definitely not the right word here lol). Incredible job again!!!

[@baustin_cooks]

I love how Southern Gothic it sounds. I can almost hear Tom Waits too

[@williamhenry2602]

Beautiful again as always! It really encapsulates early-campaign "No Mercy Percy" so freaking well. Just incredible.

[@barnabypwinkleton4037]

I wish I was better with words so I could describe how much I love this song

[@adamxei9073]

No mercy Percy is best

[@bananawork]

The first time he sang “it becomes a hound” gave me legit chills. So damn good

[@vanaheimstories7530]

Gonna love this song! Can’t wait for the next song

[@chalexdallas4709]

God damn! This is perfect at expressing so many emotions!

[@lasonris8934]

MMMMmmmm this is a good dark western song. At least it feels like it Knowing the end of Percy's story, this song highlights what demons he really had to fight throughout his life Masterpiece!

[@TheWanderSkald]

So good, fam. The grit in your voice has come a long way. Killing it \m/\m/

[@ErlingTheMage]

Wow, sounds cosmic.🤩 Thank you for your music.

[@ZirQuu]

I clicked this the instant I noticed it in my feed. Your songs are always so good, and this one is no exception. Brilliant work. Can't wait for the next one!

[@blackvial]

Well done, a perfect song for Percival Fredrickstein von Musel Klossowki de Rolo III

[@GympyFyn]

Didn’t even make it to the end of the first line before I decided this was a new favorite. Now to listen in repeat indefinitely

[@ashtree3023]

Absolutely gorgeous, perfect in so many ways. Truly emotional and fierce like the rage in Percy's soul. Ugh. So good.

[@Cheeseyguy42]

I'm always surprised these aren't more popular. You've been putting out quality music for a long time, even if I only found you relatively recently!

[@hiromitsumoonblossom8682]

Fucking amazing, this is the theme song I'ma use for a vengeful bloodborne themed character lol.

[@raventhechildofsob]

This is incredible, Percy is my favourite out of campaign 1. Amazing!!