I'm Heading Out (of my mind) | The creepiest rap sea shanty...

[@danbull]

You may have noticed I've been uploading far less this year. Unfortunately I've been ill and struggling to recover. I might make a video about this soon. But the good news is, this is the big video I've been working on the past few months. A tribute to the game "Dredge". I would love to hear what you think of this music and visual direction, and what you hope for me to do next Also this song is on Spotify: "I'm Heading Out (Of My Mind)" - listen here: open.spotify.com/track/0IuWW1xbkRMAyWoFoZqTsh?si=1dd6a013a63a476c

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

You did AMAZING dan! And hope You continúe to recover! Wish You all the Best 🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤❤❤❤

[@arthurmartin4616]

Hope you get better soon!

[@MjfdfrHhgeshmjr]

we hope everything be okay to you but you did amazing job

[@calumbroomfield6608]

This was incredible man, hope you get well soon

[@raydraconus5440]

man always a banger with you if your ill we can wait

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

You're seriously incapable of missing. Your ability to rap over such different types of beats with no loss in rapping quality is frankly unreasonably incredible. You have skill comparable to a Shonen protagonist at the top of his game, I swear

[@danbull]

thank you fellow Daniel, I will put this on my CV

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

@@danbull My pleasure dan! 🔥🔥🔥🔥🫡🫡🫡

[@zackgrimes6870]

Great song mate I will try to find anything to give you for another great song, what is your discord? Feel better soon mate.

[@killgriffinnow]

50% of Dan Bull’s raps are pretty weak. The other 50% are some of the best rap songs ever made. This is the latter.

[@jay3000859]

​@@killgriffinnow 100% Agree

[@Cheshire5174]

Picture this; you have taken a job on a small fishing boat. They were a crew of four, but now a crew of three, until you joined them. They all have their oddities. When the captain is steering, he does not seem to register the world outside the cabin. There have been no accidents yet, but you get the feeling he is not the reason for that. Your fellow fisher is less odd, but he is intimidating. However, on the nights of a new moon, you catch him staring out to sea. Sometimes, if you follow his gaze, you swear you can see a full moon reflected in the waters. He doesnt talk much, but he oft mentions something he calls "the leviathan". He talks about it like its existence is a fact that everyone knows. The strangest member of the crew by far is the navigator. You dont know how he navigates, as he has never left the lowest deck; perhaps your just noticing patterns that arent there, bur he never goes above water level. He reads strange books, and somehow his sextant still works, even without a view of the stars. He also never reports his navigation to the captain, but you get the feeling that wherever you end up is where he wants you to go.

[@Kodex-TheFailed]

A nice mystery novel. A short series following the new crew mate. An entry into the Magnus Archives. Indie game. Take your pick and run with it.

[@Cheshire5174]

I pick an entry in the Magnus Archives

[@Kodex-TheFailed]

@@Cheshire5174 I just spent two hrs writing an entry and I clicked out of it before saving it. Went back. All gone. The big twist was gonna be that it wasn't a leviathan but the ocean itself eating people. It was gonna be part of The Buried.

[@theboredbrickbuilder4130]

​@@Kodex-TheFailedhey dude I know you lost all your work but can you please try writing it again maybe you could improve upon it and release it online

[@Kodex-TheFailed]

@@theboredbrickbuilder4130 just got off work but I'll try it again in a couple hours. Just realized I missed some key details anyway from op's prompt.

[@Shwabadi]

I love the visuals so much, i feel like the rhymes and homophones got more and more ridiculous as the song went on haha, that last verse was insane

[@danbull]

💕🐻

[@TheLucky24-pk9gj]

Isn't the main Structure of the Boat the train from End of the line ?

[@uncletiggermclaren7592]

Yeah, I loved that last verse, that was Westminster Abbey level versifying !.

[@crystallkingh3048]

@@TheLucky24-pk9gj I was thinking the same thing!

[@snappingshrimp235]

"Lower your gaze at the Abyss and it will show mermaids." is such a raw line. I loved this one! I didn't knew about dredge, thank you for making us know about it. I also caught the Angler's mask at 2:34, 2:35 , 3:00 which is just, ice cold! And a Stupendium(?) mask at 4:02

[@MrMoron-qn5rx]

Im stupendium. Go rap.

[@Freak862]

It's also at 1:45 and 2:35

[@snappingshrimp235]

@@Freak862True!

[@Meloncraft307]

the guy in the teaser at the very end 6:36 is the stupendium

[@DarkArtistKaiser]

I totally missed the Angler at first, only when I looked closer did I realize who it was. Also the Stupendium(?) mask caught my eye too XP

[@CharlesTheCorgiKing]

I absolutely love the look of the set design! The misty windows and murky water. Really well done!

[@danbull]

credit to Nick J Henderson, DatedRhyme, Stupes and brightcrayons for all the work on the set.. I did nothing :D

[@CharlesTheCorgiKing]

@@danbull Well absolutely amazing work to all of them! Hey, you still brought the set to life acting in the video and making the music! You do a heck tonne for it!

[@Fazman009]

@@danbulldid you take from the little nightmares soundtrack because it sounds insanely similar

[@Lisorael]

@@danbull Did they also behead Stupes and put their head in a bucket?

[@FictionRaider007]

@@danbull Was any of the boat cabin set recycled from the train cabin from the Choo Choo Charles rap? Given how cool that set was, if that's the case, I'd be glad to see you guys getting some more life out of it and being able to make it so distinctive from the last time.

[@TheAdvertisement]

Making a song for Dredge is so based, absolutely loved the unique ideas this game brought to the horror genre. It's genuinely amazing at terrifying you in the middle of the night and forcing you to be careful and fear everything around you, all while pushing you outside of your comfort zone. And goodness the story is beautiful.

[@kitmoore2493]

Quick but serious question from an old person, what exactly does "based" mean?

[@TheAdvertisement]

@@kitmoore2493 Based? Based on what?

[@Kuualoha44]

It’s based on HP Lovecraft, of course

[@deepsoft7829]

​@@kitmoore2493A bit late, but in all seriousness - it's the opposite of "cringe", so to put it. Doing something based is doing something deserving admiration in others' eyes.

[@stantheman143]

Think this is your greatest vocal performance ever. Lyrically you're a beast as always, but your voice, announciation, variety, tone, color - you've added so many levels to the lyrics and the theme, you came across as if the illness you're battling is nothing short of madness and it's gaping maw. One of the greats Dan, great work!

[@danbull]

thank you, really tried to switch it up in this one with the vocal tones

[@criticalboot2567]

@@danbull i just wanna say that your grittier songs are absolutely amazing, the inscription song is also another that is just so pleasing to listen too despite the subject matter lol

[@SirNightmareFuel]

​@@criticalboot2567Seconded! Inscription and this are my favourite that I've heard of Dan's ❤

[@thedevourofgods2730]

i agree his voice itself give a feling of worry and crazysiness

[@harusoji3646]

this sounds really awesome i love this song i also find this is youre best song. Great job👍 @@danbull

[@dragansnyder2786]

Can I just say how much I love the line "knee deep mired in the freezing fire of a mind that isn't fine as if it's Tyson in his prime"? We were asked to highlight some of our favorite phrases that create imagery from anything we were interested in for our creative writing class, and this is really one of my favorite lines because it's so well spoken and it illustrates how much this character's mind is breaking, it is just *chef's kiss*

[@justanexplosion5842]

Song actually goes hard. The chorus is the most creative I've seen Dan get. He hit a new high with this song!

[@nameunknown5106]

I love how the vocals at 4:12 do NOT follow the lyrics and is instead insane gibberish. Really adds the feeling of madness to it.

[@zillorannusgaming]

I love the fact that when the start is all calm and quiet like he's still sane till that part where its just gibberish

[@theofficialgoth]

On top of the ridiculously depth in the lyrics, you get this mix of horror, small orchestra/ensemble, digital, AND sea shanty. So good. Love your work, Dan. Can't wait to listen to this for the next 3 weeks.

[@jameskilgour387]

Hehe depth

[@NightmareSR]

Ik the comic 😊 But yeah he is amazing

[@criticalboot2567]

yo its been 3 weeks, u still listening to this? (ik i am lmao)

[@theofficialgoth]

Haven't stopped. ​@@criticalboot2567

[@GreyTales405]

Seaweed See weed See we dial O..o I really love your word play and the way you use the opposite ends of the tempo to make a more haunting feeling to the song

[@daviddent5662]

The line are plasma, despite being base nautically, but what really sells me is how Dan became an entire fishing crew to sell us how mad he'd gone! A double tribute to Lovecraft and Jack Sparrow all in one. Fathomtastic!

[@PrincessLizzyHere]

I notice how Dan turns the wheel in mostly the same direction- he's LITERALLY going in circles!

[@amina_solars]

I’ve never seen Dredge before, but this song makes me want to check it out! I love how there’s some lyrics that call back to “Dive into the Madness” though, such as “deep down down below the waves” and “is it any wonder”. Both songs being about dark and insane people, both taking place out in the ocean, love it Dan! Also hoping that whatever you’ve come down with subsides soon :))

[@SlasherFrenzy0]

God, finally someone who realizes this. I LOVE this little detail. There are so many call back across Dive Into The Madness, Tune Into The Madness and this song it is unbelievable not a lot of people have notice it!

[@IllyaA100]

This is bloody amazing! It's that subtle creepy stuff that creeps like the shadows until you understand it's too late to scream. And the verses are fire. And that Stups is doing his part - it's "Frostpunk" all over again! And I am all in for it.

[@wittyreviewer]

At the risk of sounding cringe, this is the second song I'll be explaining to my therapist as a way to visalize how my depression feels.

[@Master_of_Failure]

Can't remember where it originated from, but if it works. It's not stupid

[@rexthewolf2343]

Yeah a cringey sounding statement but I get it

[@Q.Q.Kachoo]

It’s okay, putting complex emotions into tangible form is literally why we invented music in the first place

[@GoogleUser-if3xi]

its not cringey man whatever works as a visualization for you anyone who thinks it cringey probably doesnt get it ... and thats okay

[@raccoon.legion]

Too late you cringe lord

[@Team17Ltd]

This has made our day, and is catchy as hell!

[@danbull]

💜

[@NinjaSquid0208]

I havent seen anyone say anything about it but the line "If you're afraid of blood can a shark smell fear" is fuckin terrifying i love it

[@leonr7837]

Wishing you a speedy recovery dan, and thank you once again for providing top quality music. Your music and its continued existence means very much to me.

[@KaileyMacDonald-hw3jy]

I absolutely love how haunting and melodic your raps can be, all the while delivering such powerful lines. The up down up down, sea-shanty rhythm just satisfies everything that I look for in music. Your work is such an artistic inspiration for me, and it lends itself to visuals so well, it’s like each verse is a picture!

[@MTG_Scribe]

It's wild how you consistantly make music that feels like it's specifically aimed at me. This is the kind of chorus that's going to seep into my inner monologe frequently at 3am when I should be sleeping but my ADHD won't let me take the two steps to my bed. I'll still be tired, but at least the soundtrack will be good.

[@danbull]

adhd crew

[@Hoarder_in_the_Borderlands]

Yep staying up till 3 with adhd definitely hits different

[@realberserkpanda]

Lol, I can feel this in my bones. I have been jamming to this song for two nights already, but night shifts are not too bad with great background music.

[@codemonkey6173]

It's literally 3:15 AM as I hear this for the first time

[@davidstrife165]

That 4am sunlight bouncing off the sky just hits different, you know?

[@raison_obscure]

I unfortunately can't say I'm a fan of all your works but damn when you get on creepy games, you're probably the best out there, making some of the best songs I've ever listened to This was beyond amazing

[@Abracastabya]

You’re literally a GOAT. Your rhymes, schemes, cadences, everything you do is better than 90% of the game.

[@brolymc9532]

This is the single greatest song i have ever heard. I cannot stop breaking it apart. This is your magnum opus to date.

[@sarojolibois6088]

I absolutely loved the game Dredge, this rap is such a welcome tribute, you might not upload as often but your skills are always on point

[@gmagic8753]

I love the close-up, the falsetto, and the last verse especially, the rest of the song is really good but those moments are MAGICAL! One can really see the effort put in the song!

[@angelofpain3890]

That was absolutely incredible the different tones and personalities and how you perfectly kept them on beat Jesus dude I’ve missed you!

[@Hat_Wearing_Snatcher]

Get better Dan, don’t strain yourself, even if I’m happy to hear that you enjoy making and sharing music enough to continue doing so even when ill. Thank you for your work

[@Charming_Charlien]

This is amazing, the beats, the fine cinematagraphy, I’m sorry that you’ve been Ill lately and I hope for a speedy recovery! Loved this video, worth it

[@orionshepherd6405]

I know I’m a bit late, but I’ve listened to this song since its release and it’s always been lurking in my personal playlist. I absolutely LOVE that you based this off of Dredge, as that’s one of my favorite games ever. I really love your vocals with everything you do, but this knocks it out of the park! Thanks for making this amazing song!

[@mysterymuffin2]

Since your sunless sea rap I've been needing more "man going mad out at sea" raps from you!! Loving the set design and dynamic camera usage too!! Love to see Mr Henderson's videography skills growing too!

[@constantinemeqvabidze]

Dan is a criminally underated artist of this decade. I really wish more people knew about him. I've been a fan since the days of Skyrim songs and as the years went by the quality of his content went through the roof. amazing work, this new song was fire as well, delivered as always.

[@NecronicGenome]

Always excited to hear about a new song by one of my favourite rappers

[@iantassinari4942]

No. I’m done. Those rhyme schemes are out of this universe. Absolutely stellar work. My day always lightens up when I see a new vid on the Dan Bull channel. Thank you man I appreciate your work.

[@danielsantiagourtado3430]

This officially will live rent free on my head for the rest lf the week! Thanks as always Dan Youre LEGENDARY!

[@cobolt8587]

No matter what, Dan Bull will never disappoint, get well soon Sir Dan!

[@madman2203]

I genuinely cant describe how much I love every aspect of this song. The depressing theme, the nihilistic lyrics, and the story being told as if theres one last man on the Frontlines of an apocalypse...... True genius.

[@jacobpope9269]

This might be the greatest thing I've heard!

[@mostrecenthero]

Get well soon, man! These type of vids take me on a lyrical journey. And I’m glad I’m on for the longest ride of a lifetime.

[@RinaitiReefNaviWaterbender]

I only found this song from a reply to someone’s comment on Josh Scorcher’s Illusion Bosses list video because it played in the intervals and it sounded interesting

[@weirdguy1495]

The chorus feels like a perfect Poppy Playtime song to boot.

[@RinaitiReefNaviWaterbender]

@@weirdguy1495 that’s exactly what I thought when I saw the intervals

[@Rayvyn94]

same

[@LilBethy]

This piece is pure genius !!!! OMG BLESS YOU, please feel better and let us know if you need anything. This may be my fav all time new material, everyone that hears it, LOVE IT. Hang in brother Dan

[@Perijee]

Your Sunless Sea rap is forever and always one of my favorites you've done. Sad we never got a Sunless Skies rap to match, but having another shanty from you is always great! It's been six years since the last one...wow. Also having a Stupendium version is always awesome. You and Stupes work extremely well together! Hope you feel better soon and take care of yourself c:

[@raygatana1886]

Honestly dan, there is something so satisfying about the beats on your tracks. I don't know how you're so consistent but you always manage to make your songs scratch that musical itch in my mind

[@MillicentOak]

Really like the variety of delivery styles - the singing, the rap, and the sections which have a foot in both camps - all go through multiple different voices which add dynamic, narrative and texture to the song, but suit the subject matter too. Clever, fun, and it works musically - good work!

[@curiouswellwhatdo]

the song, the video, the lyrics, all combine into one MASTERPEICE! another banger by dan bull!

[@SomeRando5370]

This song is just amazing, and I absolutely love all the dredge references in the lyrics and in the background of the video! Nice work!

[@racermaster3114]

I noticed at 0:57 the subtitles say "you might as well release the beast" and I hear "you might as well release the beat" making it sound like he's breaking the 4th wall. you can't unhear it now, you're welcome

[@jojo77567]

See we dial - Seewed-ial Fresh Hell- fre-shell Etc. Simply amazing!

[@kelynmay3663]

Literally just this morning I was thinking that i wished my "Dan gets Spooky" was longer.... out here reading my mind like social media ads lmao I am pissed though. Pissed that i can only "like" this once. I think "Spooky Sea Shanty Dan" is my favorite Dan. I remember reading that you were dealing with an injury, i hope that your healing progresses smoothly and as comfortably as possible

[@lexslate2476]

An impressively creepy song. Well done. I wish you a swift and full recovery from whatever illness is getting in your way.

[@thehomiedq1620]

This song is a really big bop man. You’re inner rhymes and string of rhymes always blow me away. You’re skill has passed master level and you’re scratching an even higher level of skill. It’s amazing how well everything flows together while still being incessantly dense with rhymes. Amazing work.

[@danbull]

i really appreciate that!

[@davidtapley2932]

*your

[@IttaBaby]

I appreciate that despite being inspired by Dredge, this is it's own, different sort of story or psychological horror at sea. VERY nice!

[@darthaeontheeternal1727]

THIS WAS ABSOLUTELY AMAZING, I Loved the visual direction, It PERFECTLY Balanced the Dreamlike quality of the game coupled with AN ACTUAL Draemscape scenario, Creepier elements from nightmares, and The calm soothing feeling of Cold rain & the spray of the sea, as well as the rocking of the boat, the white eyed dead mask was a brilliant touch, KEEP UP THE AMAZING WORK! Been a fan for a LONG TIME, Much LOVE & SUPPORT From a Fully Native American Born (Lakota) Jewish Adopted ManChildDerpThing! HERE'S TO YOU AND YOUR SPEEDY RECOVERY! May ONLY HAPPINESS, JOY, SUCCESS, FULFILLMENT & CONTENTMENT Follow & come to you here on KZbin & In your PERSONAL Life, Wherever Your Path May Lead! To All that, and Your Swift Recovery & Good Health! CHEERS! :D

[@iggythehusky1742]

As a fan since the Skyrim raps, i get amused by your lyrical skill amd flow, what ever os hurting you, i hope it goes away😊 Ps i suffer from Depression and Anxiety disorders

[@spookysiamesecat4214]

Just so freaking cool! Your rap skills are just incredible it’s so haunting and cool! Another amazing work of art!

[@sourwitch2340]

REALLY love the font chosen for the lyrics! It goes hard in the craziness

[@travisshallenberger9486]

DAMN!!! This is cool as hell! I don't think I've ever heard sea shanty and rap brought together so seamlessly. I'm sorry to hear you're having health problems. That really stinks. I don't know if it's lingering covid effects (I and a lot of other people I know have them) or if it's something else, but I hope it works out alright for you, and soon. You deserve to be healthy and happy.

[@GoogleUser-if3xi]

I really like this one man, as a fellow autistic guy I really appreciate the vocal and audio variation that you shape into many of your songs, from one scene to another there is always multiple voices or variation of your voice so much that it can hardly be connected to the scene before but enough that it shapes into a story. Seriously keep on trucking on absolutely love your stuff and cant properly explain it but I think you know as you actively shape your music as you do due to that... spark being a common trait in most of your music im assuming its intentional so ... thanks its hard to find stuff that I can appreciate like that. outside of a few creators you collab with such as stupendium also that angry gruff type voice you do makes my brain tingle

[@hectorvivis3651]

I hope you get better very soon. Last video already, I felt you couldn't use the full range of your voice like you used to... BUT what's impressive is how you can still elevate it. You're using a higher pitch than usual more frequently, at least in this one, but still manage to sound good and use it in an appropriate way, combined with your superb lyrics. You're a beast, and I can't get enough of your craft. And man, I really need some Broccoli Bars 4 and more.

[@considerablycrocodilian1518]

I love how the angler's mask from the inscryption rap shows up every now and again. I see you, dan, you sly dog.

[@TheSnoopKat]

That rap was INSANE. You really went all out with the flows and rhyme schemes; seriously it was awesome. Proud to be a longtime Dan Bull fan. Hope you get better soon (douglby) ❤

[@Jayden-s4e]

This pefectly incapsulates the horror of this game and is right down your alley. Perfect ounce more dan. Excited to see more from you this year

[@MrBazza-zi9qg]

If I had a nickel for every time Dan released a song about a lovecraftian sailing game, I'd have two nickels. Which isn't a lot, but it's weird that it's happened twice.

[@Deconstruction_Administrator]

... What was the other one?

[@MrBazza-zi9qg]

@@Deconstruction_Administrator He made a Sunless Sea rap years ago.

[@hot_soup4319]

Always killing it out here. Definitely in my top 5 for your horror tracks. Nestled nicely betwixt Inscryption and Little Nightmares 2.

[@aj_style1745]

I just came here from The Stupendium’s Dread song, and I am so glad that I checked that description! This was absolutely amazing in terms of visuals, lyricism, and vocal work! This is definitely gonna be a song I replay until I’m tired of it. Thanks for making this video!

[@sinnersvirtue5745]

As someone whos been struggling with insomnia due to adhd and autism, this song hits hard, even if its not actually about that. Dredging through my memories, creating monsters from my experiences, every rushing thought like a wave crashing at the boat that is my mind. This song honestly helps bring things to light, even if i struggle to find the right words at times

[@haseotheterrorofdeath4938]

Accidentally hit this video and realized it's fire 🔥

[@TLK_Andy]

Disturbing sea shanties are a personal favourite of mine, and this truly hit the spot! Wishing you nothing but the best of health; it's fantastic to see you creating again!

[@BB_and_Shroomz83]

Truly an amazing song, it definitely goes up there into my favourites. But then again, you've always have amazing music, Dan.

[@lumpingawesome]

i am deeply and horribly addicted to this song. my family didn't see me at all this thanksgiving but they heard the faint sound of my playing this song on loop. My dog used to scratch on the door...I'll check on that right after i listen to this just one more time.

[@MatheusSM1000]

This is probably my favorite piece of yours, it's insanely catchy and the flow is just super fun to listen to!

[@1215298]

To think that I've been here since Dear Lily & your digitial protesting era and still manage to be impressed by everything you put out. Daniel, you are a wordsmith that makes me proud to be British and this was a hell of an effort: quality song, mate....

[@kiwibird_gaming]

I just heard this for the first time today. I swear I heard some hints of the same inflection you had in the very first video I saw from you which was your Borderlands 2 rap. I thoroughly enjoyed both songs!

[@alfredo5927]

I’ve missed the legend himself It’s been too long without an amazing non Minecraft song from this man This thing is GREAT!!! Amazing job man!!

[@TheAlmightyNexus]

Pardon me, but damn! The eerie and mysterious feel out this song and the vocal is sooooooOOOOO good! All the background noises really add to the atmosphere! Especially all the somewhat whispered verses. Your sliding pitch of some of the lines is beautiful! The "you might as well release the beast!" line is done so well. This entire thing is astounding!

[@crystallkingh3048]

4:03 Oh look! it's Stupes! XD

[@shrekchicken506]

Just now noticing all of the "Dive into the Madness" references, after listening to them back to back. Very cool!

[@Globbums]

I don't know how to say this, but Dan goddamn NAILS the "Insane fisherman" look from a bone-structure perspective. By the gods, this man was made for darker times.

[@laayiv9449]

Absolutely.

[@Destrothedestroyed]

Wow it's like you scraped the randomness straight out of my head and made a shanty out of it, love it!

[@Paradoximous]

The video, the set really fits the song very well and it adds to the atmosphere of it too. Plus making such a long song with the rhymes going and going without stopping and still sounding so very well made is just... amazing. You are one of the greatest musicians I know. Very well done.

[@Ordazzio]

I must say, I can't help but find myself listening to this daily. Thank you for still being here after all of these years, your music has a special place in my heart and I always find myself returning to it.

[@witthyhumpleton3514]

To be fair, intiially I was disappointed, because I'd been on a shanty streak recently, so when I saw the set and themes my brain instantly thought it was shanty time. In retrospect brilliant work as usual, I do think your work with the vocals has been very good and you've met the theme well. Don't think I even need to say anything about the lyrical work, I hope you've been on the way to getting better.

[@ts9546]

literally on repeat.... i hope you feel better man thank you for all your effort and determination to share your pure creativity. Idk how these lyrics can be so dynamic.

[@DARKDRAGON2223]

thank you for creating this as this gave me an amazing idea for my next dnd session, players arrive at a very melody driven town where everyone is singing and dancing, due to an unseen force created by the malevolent spirit, here is a synopsis of what i have created all because of this song: this is what players will see as they first arrive at the town: As the players approach the town of Melodra, the first impression is one of deceptive joy and merriment. The town, nestled in a picturesque valley, appears to be a lively haven of celebration. Colorful banners flutter in the gentle breeze, and the buildings are adorned with vibrant flowers that spill over window sills. The streets are cobblestoned and well-kept, and the sun casts a warm, golden glow on the surroundings. **Joyous Atmosphere:** The air is filled with the infectious sound of music and laughter. Townsfolk, adorned in colorful attire, engage in spontaneous dances in the streets. Groups of children play games, and residents greet each other with smiles and embraces. The atmosphere seems genuinely jubilant, as if the town is caught in a perpetual festival. **Enchanted Performances:** Every corner seems to host a musical performance. Street musicians play enchanting tunes, and talented bards perform on makeshift stages. The melodies are catchy and uplifting, creating an almost hypnotic effect. Even the birds seem to join in, their chirping harmonizing with the ambient music. **Picturesque Setting:** The town's layout is picturesque, with small cottages adorned with blooming flowers and charming gardens. A central square features a grand fountain, its waters dancing in time with the lively music. The townspeople, seemingly carefree, go about their activities with an infectious zest for life. **Colourful Markets:** Melodra's market square is a bustling hub of activity. Stalls overflow with fresh produce, vibrant fabrics, and unique trinkets. Merchants enthusiastically hawk their wares, inviting the players to sample local delicacies and handmade crafts. The scent of exotic spices wafts through the air, adding to the sensory delight. **Intriguing Architecture:** Architecturally, Melodra boasts quaint buildings with pastel-coloured facades and intricately designed balconies. The town centre features a prominent lighthouse, its beacon shining brightly even in the daytime. The lighthouse is adorned with whimsical carvings that seem to depict scenes of joyous revelry. **Deceptive Charm:** However, upon closer inspection, there's an unsettling quality to the perpetual celebration. The smiles of the townspeople seem almost forced, and the dances have a rehearsed quality. The players might notice a subtle weariness in the residents' eyes, as if the joy is a façade concealing deeper turmoil. The enchanting melodies that permeate the air begin to feel oppressive, and the once-inviting atmosphere takes on an eerie undertone. It becomes clear that Melodra's happiness is not as genuine as it first appears. **Forced Symphony:** As the players traverse the streets of Melodra, they witness the bizarre spectacle of the townspeople locked in an unending, forced symphony. The haunting melody pervades every inch of the town, echoing through the air as the residents mechanically perform their roles in the twisted musical. **Cryptic Lyrics:** The lyrics, seemingly innocuous on the surface, carry a deeper meaning that hints at the solution to Melodra's curse. Lines like "Burn the lighthouse down" are sung with an unsettling cheerfulness, their true significance buried beneath layers of metaphor and subtext. Amid the haunting verses of "Heading out of my mind," the town's residents incorporate snippets from other seemingly unrelated songs, like "Oh, Tanali, mysterious bard" and "A symphony of secrets," creating a surreal medley of disjointed tunes. **Dark Truths:** As the players investigate, they uncover the horrifying reality behind Tanali Hhärkähai's disappearance. Contrary to the townsfolk's perception of him as a victim seeking revenge, they discover Tanali was a criminal with a gruesome history. He had preyed on the Mayor's young daughter, subjecting her to unspeakable horrors. **Buried Secrets:** The climax reveals Tanali's fate, as the players stumble upon his buried remains beneath the lighthouse. The buried alive symbolism echoes the town's complicity in burying the truth about Tanali's crimes. The lighthouse, once a symbol of guidance, becomes a macabre tomb, embodying the twisted justice sought by a tormented soul. **Twisted Infatuation:** Tanali's infatuation with the Mayor's daughter is exposed through hidden letters and macabre trinkets. The twisted narrative unfolds, portraying a man consumed by dark desires, justified in his mind by a distorted sense of love. The discovery adds a layer of psychological horror, challenging the players' perceptions of right and wrong. **Haunted Melody:** Upon solving the mystery and confronting Tanali's tortured spirit, the players face a moral dilemma. They must decide whether to lift the curse by exposing Tanali's crimes to the town or perpetuate the dark enchantment to maintain a facade of innocence. The haunting melody, once an instrument of torment, now lingers as a reminder of the town's complicity in its own suffering. if anyone wants to use this to expand their ideas for dnd sessions go right ahead im just a British dnd enthusiast that enjoys dnd.

[@Exceige]

Amazing tribute to a great game. Dredge is one of my favourite games and I can't wait to try its DLC. Dan your raps are still awesome and I hope you recovery picks up for you man. Its always a pleasure to chill to your music when I'm struggling. This is definitely going on the playlist. Much love from New Zealand

[@a-cat.]

1:45 that's definitely the Anglers mask in the net, nice

[@bulletking119]

Phenomenal as always Dan. So glad my parents played the Skyrim rap for me all those years ago, cause your songs have helped get through so much

[@mrtubs8440]

We need more songs like this, creepy, water and insanity is a incredible combination

[@woahdudeitsme9742]

Yup, subbed! I love how it turns like sailor acid rap in the middle there into a sort of horrorshanty at the end. Really good progression and consistent theme. Love it, love you. Not to mention the amazing video and editing adding to the aesthetic and feeling of the song.

[@macekreislahomes1690]

Thanks for helping Clone Troopers keep our sanity. If it weren't for your talent we'd have headed out of our minds before Fives warned us. We hope and pray for your health and safety. May prosperous longevity and The Force be with you. Happy Harvest Time and Thanks Giving.

[@tammywhitson4164]

Love this! Set design is amazing! One of my favs! Sends chills down my spine!

[@CodyHomes]

How I feel after getting off work be like:

[@CarfDarko]

Another instant classic, and I love how you keep reinventing yourself as a creator

[@MaksIvanov-qu5cj]

Dan Bull really love his fish 1:19

[@Gobble640]

he just like me fr

[@Aproppo]

The vocals in this song are the best you've done yet. The chorus especially is haunting! It your best work in a long time, I'm ready to see new highs for you in this new chapter!

[@Nooben0]

so, 0:12. neptunes bounty is a bioshock reference, its not just me being crazy right? right?

[@TGYT-Gaming]

R-RR-Right?

[@ACupOfEverything]

I searched for this comment for way to long just to realize it didn't say stupendium and said bioshock soo I will still say "This is the same ship from dead ahead by stupendium"

[@ariluvsx]

OMGOMGOMG this is the bestest and it’s so incredible how you make this from scratch 🤩

[@Zack-2-Attack]

Hey, JoshScorcher sent me here!