Icecrown Bolvar Lich King Music - Patch 8.3

[@Arcian]

No matter what you think of modern Blizzard and the current state of the World of Warcraft, we should all be able to agree that the music is and remains godtier.

[@frogi3776]

Yep same with the Cinematics it just makes me sad that the Gameplay is far away from that level atm

[@sonia417]

I don’t feel like it’s godtier anymore. Music is what made me play the game and I feel they completely drifted away with it. I’m really not feeling it. Legion had great music,BFA failed in my eyes. I know music is something we all experience differently ,but I feel like music after Legion is all over the place. Not atmospheric,sometimes very difficult to listen to prolonged periods of time. Not polished enough. Simply not that glorious quality. This theme,for example,needs more work. It has some amazing parts,but some need change,to be more striking/powerful, but not overwhelming in a wrong way. I know what I feel is missing. It’s just difficult to describe.

[@Curszd]

Arcian don’t worry bolvar is the main character we follow for a reason. We will forge a new helm of domination for sure

[@kungfuvoodoo9889]

@@sonia417 I thought the music in Zandalar and Kul Tiras were pretty good. Can't think of anything that stood out with BoD and EP, but I think the symphony they have is still up there.

[@sonia417]

Lunuxis I didn’t like those,sadly,I loved Vol’dun and Nazmir. Those were my favorites. And they have rich atmosphere,that I enjoy so much

[@tangerino3199]

I think the somber tone of this piece fits Bolvar’s character quite well. He didn’t put on the Helm of Domination for power or to be a “badass” - his charge as the Lich King was to sacrifice himself and be forgotten.

[@brunom7162]

Bolvar is one of my favorite characters of all time and I hope he become the protagonist of Shadowlands. I'm tired of Sylvanas.

[@tangerino3199]

I’m pretty sure they’re going to make him the “Khadgar” of Shadowlands, which I’m very excited for.

[@bolvarfordragon1282]

👀

[@Hierarch_Artanis]

I recommend you to complete DK class campaign in Legion. It shows who have Bolvar realy become. And no way he can be called hero.

[@darthportus]

@@Hierarch_Artanis That was Bolvar with the helm but now there is nothing to twist his mind Although the alteration can be permanent so we will see.

[@stewart335]

Just in case anyone is curious: the vocalist on this track is classical-baroque soprano Grace Davidson! She also sang - fun fact - Feast of Starlight from the Hobbit! I think she also did the Zin Azshari music too! While a good deal of you might not like classical music, it's actually what she specialises in and I'd highly suggest you listen to her early music recordings! She's got a stunning voice.

[@luckyabdurrahman1085]

I like classical music, but I like it more when there's an opera singing

[@Nagoalc]

what a beautiful voice!

[@Vindicator1998]

Bolvar will be the hero of the story in Shadowlands, and he deserves it

[@bolvarfordragon1282]

Thanks :)

[@brunom7162]

I think he will certainly be a far more interesting hero than Saurfang or Gary Stu Anduin.

[@bolvarfordragon1282]

I can definitely see myself being a far superior hero in terms of how interesting I am, but I can’t really see Anduin being a Gary Stu. He isn’t flawless, just driven by righteousness.

[@alejandroderienosa4828]

@@brunom7162 Gary stu? Anduin? Seriously? The doods so flawed, inexperienced and wishful at best. He is forcing his ideology of peace on the alliance that albeit a noble one, after what the horde did under sylvanas, wont come as easily. His thirst for righteousness and inexperience drove a wedge in the alliance. Which again isnt his fault. When u want to win a greater war, vs a battle, you have to play strategically which tyrande didnt take kindly to. On a somewhat related note, I hope tyrandes a jainaesque character instead of a sylvanas honestly. She is hurting yes, but itll be uncharacteristical of her to go completely ballistic. Also malfy didnt get the spot light as much as I'd hoped. Hopefully they have a not so 'Tyrande, save me role' for him in the future. As seen the darkshore teaser and the books etc. The doods supposed to be a powerhouse.

[@Gerolanfalan]

@@brunom7162 If you're an idealist, then yes Anduin would be a Gary Stu being that his morals are flawless and his heart is in the right place. If you're a pragmatic, you would see Anduin is naive, wishy washy, and too defensively reactive. The Horde has always been proactive, and Tyrande and Greymane are wisely following suite. Anduin needs to adapt and become more like his father.

[@jaxxramas3681]

Thats the sound of a fallen hero making the ultimate sacrifice battling the echoes of darkness but yet a hint of redemption and purpose. Love it

[@Kakyoin489]

Bolvard the man who charged head first along side saurfang jr to face the lich king and end his reign. A holy paladin blessed by the light who wanted nothing more then to end all the torment and sufferings of the ones he's failed to protect and put them to rest. Who was betrayed by the forsaken and then purged by the flames of the dragons. Who was tormented endlessly til we came to save him a top ice crown and in the end he still saw it his duty to save us and wore the helm of damnation. For no one else but him could do it, this was his last act of servitude towards those he cherished. In the end he would be forgotten and die the way he lived. Living for the sake of protecting others no matter the cost.

[@SirBuljo]

that was not all he did though, he singlehandedly held onyxia and her minions off defending anduin in classic all those years ago in the throne room.

[@danthedeer8]

Blizzard composers are just so amazing.

[@Gerolanfalan]

Music and art team carrying the franchise on their backs

[@LazyFatBear]

@@Gerolanfalan it's definitely not the writing team.

[@thecommentguy9380]

Even in death, he serves. Even in utter darkness, he is unbroken. With his fire, darkness is kept at bay. In his torment, we find safety. May we never forget his name Bolvar Fordragon, hero of Azeroth. (I suck at poem btw, it's not my thing)

[@medoo7825]

You did great!

[@schizoi6]

Very nice throwbacks to the original Icecrown soundtrack

[@4erographer]

Part of why i love this piece so much is just because of how much feeling there is in it. It sounds so heavy, and yet so hopeful at the same time. It fits bolvar so well. Resigned to be the forgotten king of the scourge, but now given a chance to flourish. Especially with the lone choir a little over halfway through the track, which has always been utilized in media to show ascension to the heavens after a lifegiving act of selflessness.

[@LordFoxxyFoxington]

Bolvar deserved so much more... so much more.

[@nel.tharion7]

Bolvar deserves a rematch with Sylvanas for the Shadowlands ending

[@andredesouzadovale1426]

@@LeonardoLima-kh8vp I hope Sylvanas will have a villain breakdown like Aizen, Barragan and Gul'dan on the third raid i think

[@NotSeregnar]

@@andredesouzadovale1426 Fun fact, in the dub Barragan was voiced by Michael McConnohie who was the voice actor for the Lich King in WoW. I always thought the two characters were kinda similar. (Also, while checking to make sure I had my facts correct, he also voiced Magni in BFA)

[@KingMidgardsormr]

Bro can you imagine being greeted with a lit ass fully rendered CGI cinematic at the end of Sylvanas's raid where he has reforged the helm and just beats Sylvanas's ass

[@nel.tharion7]

@@KingMidgardsormr he is a true hero, he deserve to kick Sylvanas' ass, being the Jailer of the damned is his "last act of service"

[@Rahul-xd7kk]

I think we haven't seen the last of Bolvar, he will come back stronger!

[@JoyceVin-w1y]

4:29 best

[@domdom3938]

陳文傑 it really is, it’s so haunting but serene at the same time

[@RathaHucho]

Looks cool!

[@polybius9089]

@Cristi it really does! I had flashbacks from the movie as well haha

[@tinywolf7]

@@slinttu1378 I am almost certain it's the same person who did vocals for Arthas My Son/Invincible. They chose those vocals on purpose and it's beautiful.

[@Xalocin]

Mari to me it sounds more like the woman who did the vocals for zin azshari

[@mihaib6628]

0:30 Thank you for the Icecrown throwbacks Blizzard, very cool.

[@georgelee7966]

Didnt notice that until now

[@PSGameStation]

Many games these days are "meh" or not what they "used to be" but music in most of them is amazing. Music is literally one of the best things in our world. It will never cease to amaze me how something so "simple" can give so much joy.

[@redblastoise4040]

Well said!

[@stefanmirica6485]

idk how simple the music theory in this is though.

[@vaedathlive1896]

Thats a thing 14yos would say cmon man XD

[@bravenkirok3142]

I love this turn of the century, Lord of the Rings style, high fantasy musical art. The slow, somber pacing and beautiful strings bring a certain darkness and dread that blends perfectly with the hopeful yet melancholy voices of the choir. So much history and tragedy in it, but still a light for a better future shines through. As I stated before, the LotR pulled this off amazingly as well especially in reference to the elves. The original Arthas song is still one of the best ever made in this style.

[@diomes695]

Warcraft and LotR the 2 best ever fantasy world.

[@Berkay-xl4hu]

The music and art are always the top level in this game.

[@5mon]

I love this, tragic yet epic.

[@tera3833]

this is....amazing. It fits the theme of the Lich Kings frozen throne, it fits the theme of death, despair, and decay. It represents the severity of the situation Bolvar is in, and it overall perfectly represents how amazing music can be, in any place.

[@Aj-rj2vx]

I feel immersed in this. It’s something I haven’t heard or felt from wow in a very long time.

[@iamkindler]

No king rules forever, unless we’re talking about game cinematics and soundtracks.

[@Styder111]

I need a much longer version of this. This is chilling and amazing!

[@mephedrone1112]

5:23 omg😍

[@TombShark]

GoT feelings

[@kianal1465]

the cello...

[@ashkanelahbakhsh9488]

@@TombShark game of thrones?

[@verar2247]

Oh my god, this last part... So epic, beautiful and tragic

[@ghs7750]

The sound of defeat and sadness

[@thescarletpumpernel3305]

is it though? Bolvar has 1.broken free of the LK forever, 2. probably set in motion the end of the Scourge forever and 3. will probably along with the Death Knights find a noble purpose as arbiters for the Shadowlands on Azeroth, safeguarding the realm of death.

[@Pandashadowlord]

TheScarletPumpernel No, only defeat and sadness

[@bear576]

sounds like impending defeat

[@bigb5681]

@@thescarletpumpernel3305 he can't see his daughter, he's surrounded by undeath, he constantly hears the whispers of the lich king, lives in a barron wasteland, his skin is charred and molten, he used to be a paladin now he's became what he fought to destroy and he is stuck in an icy prison that's no victory friend thats a sacrifice

[@Tyonnical]

Wow. Seriously the best music I've heard in a while.

[@ausmac5287]

It has the solemn quality of a requiem mass, the sad quality of a man who gave himself to save his world and feels he failed. Its just...beyond beautiful.

[@Morariu94]

This track alone promises an emotional, epic ride for Bolvar in this expansion. I hope Blizz delivers.

[@mrvasa8426]

'cough' i come from the future sadly they didnt

[@Riverfrost77]

WoW’s music has always been the mainstay of the franchise. It’s always good, and fitting of the circumstances it creates

[@TheramoreIsTheBomb-neverforget]

"That power will be your prison." - Bolvar, 2019.

[@joaovitorreisdasilva9573]

Bet "The Jailor of the damned" will get a whole new meaning after shadowlands :D

[@Loutocash]

This world is prison!

[@ithilweenshadowsong8151]

"This world is our prision... and *I* will set us... free" - Sylvanas, 2019

[@verar2247]

"You are empty inside...Just like me." stepdad, right after we deathknighted Ruby Sanctum, 2017

[@isthecarpetcomfortable9410]

Next to Night Song, this is the best track Blizzard have made for WoW in my opinion.

[@Eridian757]

Reminds me of a winter night strolling about the block at the dead of midnight where your eyes can rest and your heart beats for something more Thought 2: While Bolvar laid beneath the ice , what all did he see ? What has he been dreaming ? Did he think of home and how things were , does he feel the past sins of Arthas be mounted upon him and would he reach a similar fate ?

[@Mipatin]

I just can't stop listening this. Well done Blizzard.

[@KazumiKiguma]

Truly a theme for a Soul of Cinder.

[@yannikwardenga9052]

I think the bits and pieces of the icc / icecrown zone music in this is so amazing

[@Aras483]

This masterpiece becomes even better when you listen to it during a blizzard in the middle of the night.

[@Comedymakesmelaugh7]

Is it just a rule that the Lich King must always have some of the best music in-game, no matter who it is?

[@Λυκάων]

4:30 play this on my funeral, please

[@McKadesArKade]

10 dislikes? 10 people must really hate their life...

[@TombShark]

Bots made on Riot games

[@ironic4910]

Sylvanas fanboys

[@JLich88]

Dreaming big here. A perfect ending for Sylvanas after all is done and she has to pay for her crimes. Bolvar(or whoever decides) sends her where Arthas was placed and tormented for his deeds just for Sylvanas to be Tormented by Arthas. The one person that really broke her in life and possibly after death.

[@Comedymakesmelaugh7]

@@MyNameIsJedi Fans of every other character are already mad she hasn't been punished, Sylvia's fans will get over it

[@Deadly_pryde]

There is a very good possibility we will see Arthas in the shadowlands. I just want sylvanas gone for good.

[@dominikpolewka310]

@@Deadly_pryde yeah me too. for southshore!

[@cflgt500]

People forget that the Arthas in the Shadowlands is no longer the Lich King. He’s basically like his old self, except like a scared little boy. Read the edge of night story

[@Talon367]

@@MyNameIsJedi honestly i like sylvanas but that would still be very fitting.. her realising that she cannot escape her fate.. also it would be awesome for them to fight for eternity

[@ConnorNotyerbidness]

Its got this nice haunting sound to it. Its no invincible, but its still great

[@YargusKhan]

The music is perfect by bolvar and hiss lich king theme perfect..👍👏👌

[@Skollshorties]

Hail to the king. While you still can.

[@BoxamusPrime]

Spotted Burrito Shorties!

[@johnathandean8746]

The one true king Arthas my dude

[@Sturtime]

I think Bolvar is a much cooler Lich King than Arthas ever was.

[@Skollshorties]

@@johnathandean8746 No arguments here that Arthas was a better Lich King. But Bolvar was a much better royal of the dead than Sylvanas.

[@johnathandean8746]

Captain Picklepants Everyone has their own opinion and I respect that but strongly disagree lol. Plus my boi Arthas has done much more then Bolvar has so far lol

[@Masilya111]

Here we go bois

[@NotSeregnar]

Anyone know the composer? Sounds like Glenn Stafford, but I'm not sure.

[@charlottepyle6759]

Correct

[@Ark-gk9jn]

Getting a dark souls vibe from this

[@Kharashh]

I believe that neither the champions of the alliance nor the horde had forgotten the sacrifice Bolvar made after Arthas' defeat. I expect that we can finally do something in return for what he did for us. Aka'magosh Highlord Bolvar Fordragon.

[@cflgt500]

Rafael Rodrigues no one is supposed to know, it’s only a smaller inner circle in the alliance that knows, plus sylvanas ofc

[@Kharashh]

The Azeroth champions who fought against Arthas and were saved by Tirion also knew what had happened that day. It is a secret that we know about.

[@cflgt500]

Rafael Rodrigues Canonically no. By the time that happened everyone was supposed to have already left

[@_Theryk]

I hope Bolvar transforms Sylvana's skull in a new Helm of Domination.

[@bolvarfordragon1282]

Music department coming in clutch for me.. :)

[@theone933]

Good music for an awsome character

[@novaknight8360]

He should be in heathstone or hero of the strom as this version

[@braitvizer3956]

Забавно, но почему-то я вижу Болвара уже сокрушенного и он уже отчаялся, так как не справился со своими обязанностями. И он сидит на Ледяном Троне и ждет своего конца. Интересная музыка.

[@sulfushs4999]

There must be Shadowlands soundtrack in collector's edition, shut up Blizzard and take my money

[@Riverfrost77]

This also reminds me of D2: LoD’s Harrogath soundtrack and I love it. Reminds me of og blizzard, and I love it even more. Shadowlands seems to be shaping into the expack we all have wanted for so long

[@kriddcore7152]

Cant wait for Bolvar to come back. As a DK I'm happy to follow him.

[@mostlypixels2975]

Those strings in the background are reminiscent of Yogg-Saron's theme.

[@Richard-tj1yh]

ITS BEAUTIFUL

[@tywinlannister8015]

I remember when we beat Lich King with my guild in 2010. After the joy, loot sharing, commemorative screenshot and all that, we talked on the vocal chat. And the GM said. "We've peaked. WoW can't do better than this now. It won't ever be as good as it was this time around. But mark my words, the next time we're gonna be as close to perfection as this time around will be Wrath of King Bolvar." 10 years later. Not quite Wrath of King Bolvar but as close as we'll get. I hope he was right about the xpac quality. I am not as enthusiastic myself.

[@BigBuran]

In Shadowlands the devs said that we would visit the forge where the Helm of Domination was created. Is it possible that a new helm is created so that Bolvar or someone else can regain control of the scourge? I've just been thinking about how the pre launch event will see the scourge running loose on Azeroth again and how that will resolve itself.

[@kerkezpavle]

Wasn't it created by the Burning Legion, tho?

[@MrSkagbonez]

@@kerkezpavle nope, dreadlords stole it from the shadowlands apparently, pretty sure the jailer is the REAL lich king here and that's why sylvanas called him an usurper.

[@Xalocin]

Not only was the helm of domination created there but also frostmourne. We may finally get a frostmourne transmog

[@Rook-m7v]

I've been thinking that will be the major objective of shadowlands, reforging the helm for bolvar to take on Sylvanas or the jailer. Imagine one of the end bosses being like the end of ICC, bolvar takes the place of Tirion helping us kill either slyvanas or the jailer.

[@KingMidgardsormr]

@@MrSkagbonez I am fairly certain she is referring to Arthas and not The Jailer. Sylvanas isn't working for the Jailer she is working with him and likely has no emotional attachment to him.

[@camelhoarder850]

Holy Mother, I love the WoW's music, but that's something unusual. You can share these emotions. For the music alone, chapeau bas Blizzard.

[@jrod9918]

Been a long time since music made me tear up

[@S-K-L-C]

The cello at the start is so good, and then the violins starting at 0:54 .. just so good.

[@GlambertM]

So much sacrifice from High Lord Bolvar Fordragon. I was so pissed when Sylvanas defeated him. (Lich King should have changed his spec to Unholy or Blood) 🤣

[@MrBern-ex3wq]

I will say one thing about this theme, and it's that it sounds especially glacial.

[@em0ghenzy345]

Still - *Arthas, my son* - for me, not gonna lie

[@maybecole]

Same but this slaps

[@compton_187]

My Lord Bolvar... For The Light! For Lordaeron! For The Alliance!

[@CptVanguard]

I enjoy the contrast here between Arthas heroic but grim theme and Bolvar's tragic and sorrowful theme, Bolvar's one is clearly meant to be something akin to a Dark Hero full of tragedy and sacrifice.

[@ぬえ-t5z]

I kinda wanna fight this Bolvar in one of the fromsoft's games with this BGM

[@radu7618]

My kind of music, TX Blizzard !!!!❤❤

[@iug1925]

5:23 GoT vibes

[@almas4663]

1:18 - Am I the only one who can hear "Naz'jatar theme" in this? Also,great music as always!

[@RK-zh1ib]

This should've been the main theme for World of Warcraft Shadowlands. But, this soundtrack actually fits Bolvar's backstory from an Alliance hero to the Lich King.

[@JannickBaronen]

I’m crying in goldshire rn

[@gahngis8158]

The music always tells a better story than the game T-T oh how I miss it.

[@jhonatanalves7543]

Just amazing!

[@michaelbirkle2771]

4:30 and onwards I liked the most!

[@Xalocin]

Bolvar better get his revenge on Sylvanas along with Tyrande

[@LichlordKazam]

I don't know about you, but i'm really tired of seeing old characters die for the sake of mediocre/bad story telling.

[@Xalocin]

Lichlord Kazam well it’s too late for that^^ there’s nothing but mediocrity left at blizzard

[@peppis3408]

the chills man...

[@kasper7574]

This sounds oddly similar to Yogg'Saron's theme...

[@bencarpowich1559]

Probably because Icecrown is made of his petrified blood

[@kingtsufuru]

Maybe that's because Yogg'saron and Lich King themes are alike? Like corruption of a hero and the path to damnation and stuff? They both resorted to corruption, just in a diffirent way. Yogg'saron was all about madness because he's an old god, while Lich King was about corrupting a noble pure heart to that of a twisted hateful one. It's true that they are alike, it's false however to think they are the same.

[@UndergroundSanctum]

This nearly equals Invincible in beauty.. Though.. I will never be convinced to kick that work of art from my number one spot.. It's a close first spot.

[@mhffseriouslythisistaken]

How do you know how beautiful is invincible if you can't see him?

[@Levitiy]

Doesn't match Invincible in grandiosity though. Haunting beauty though, is off the charts.

[@Jvcdark09]

This reminds me so much of Frostpunk, I love it!

[@ehfdskexibt9186]

5:41 i think it's the best because of kinda stormwind music what reminds of Bolvar's service at there

[@deathlyit7273]

Art team will never let us down.

[@IBISMK1]

Really curious about what Darion Mograine's gonna do..

[@arthurmussi9897]

he is your companion in the maw intro

[@z.tanriverdi]

He's leading the Alliance and Horde champions in the Shadowlands.

[@Kromwell_M]

me too, cant believe he actually getting the shine he deserved

[@LazyBeastGaming]

Almost gives me some ‘Invincible’ vibes, wondered why I couldn’t really see the video.

[@jesuisgraveophobe.9446]

Did somebody have the name of the song ? I need it on my spotify omg

[@baehkowl]

I love that music

[@sylviolopesjunior4868]

4:44 the best part

[@baseballfan4877]

Wow, i just realized this was in the game.. never took time to listen I guess. incredible song.

[@dimitri9262]

When i listen this song 2 things comes into my minds: dark fate, frost and death.If this was in a movie i can easy imagine the lich king on the frozen throne with cold snowy blizzard there.

[@ЛевЖданов-ь6ж]

4:40 Goosebumps

[@khalidaldrees8095]

Well many people will agree that the old music is more beautiful but gj blizzard

[@hi-dg4wc]

At this point I just want to see Sylvanas die for all the shitstorm she caused. And I hope that when she does die, we'll get a big ass nice cinematic for it, because it'll sure as hell be something for everyone to enjoy.

[@CoffeeKatastrophe]

Bolvar deserves to move to Pandaria and farm for the rest of his life.

[@ReignierAvon]

Very Dark Souls. Love it.

[@PrimarchRoboleonFrenchyman]

4:44 *audiorgasm*

[@Halostj]

what do the vocals say?

[@A.76-v4z]

Long live king bolvar

[@Adam-vp4oe]

The music is beautiful I wish it was on an album in Apple Music

[@dakhma166]

Why is this not on spotify yet ugh...