Down by the River - Baldur's Gate 3 (Metal Cover by Little V) [Borislav Slavov]

[@LittleVMills]

Who's your favourite character and why is it Karlach?

[@Moon-Raven]

Sorry homie, it's Shadowheart.

[@LittleVMills]

That's a weird way to spell Karlach@@Moon-Raven

[@Superbird42]

It's Bae'Zel. I fixed her.

[@Akzagraxx]

Goosetarion ofc 🧐🤙

[@MrSugarboy74]

Karlach my beloved

[@DenzelRealm]

I loved it when Shadowheart casted Guidance on LittleV to roll that 25+ performance check

[@sandroxino]

This man needed no help, a nat 20

[@AHappyTeacup]

Guidance? No. That's The Metal One's Own Luck.

[@SCUB4Owl]

@@sandroxino Fine I'll be that guy. It's not a nat 20, it's expertise in performance.

[@dragonshowedup7460]

@@SCUB4Owl why not both

[@FjeldraevenFreiden]

@@sandroxino Nat 20 implies luck despite skill (1 hit wonders). Dark One's own luck implies selling your soul to the devil (Tenacious D vibes there). Guidance implies a really good production team (which may well be true or may not). Expertise in performance is the most likely reason.

[@Vo_Memes]

Best bard who rolled Dice and hit perfect 20

[@lars4422]

Critical Succes!

[@NoelistAvenger]

It's a shame he rolled a 20, because his dice roll would have been even higher otherwise.

[@kalythai]

He rolled the D20 and when it stopped rolling the number on top of the plastic rolly-thing is a 99. The netherbrain looks at the dice, puzzled.

[@borislav_slavov]

High Octane!🔥

[@thomasboys7216]

You legit made me cry with that voiced duet version of "I Want To Live". :'(

[@Faded_Elmo]

"I Live, Live, Live in a Van... Down by the River!" - Chris Farley

[@FLUFFYJOE13]

Honestly made me laugh out loud

[@cz246]

Thank you i was searching for this comment

[@silverroddo1468]

I was looking for this comment 👍

[@nameunknown5106]

Wasnt expecting a cover like this to go so hard

[@robjsmiles]

What finding Little V does to a man

[@egregius9314]

Down Down Down, by the River Styx.

[@SpartanSniper3]

It's settled; my next bard character is gonna look like V 😂

[@DamanD]

damn thanks for the idea lmao

[@Eldariur]

Yo, Down By the River would be what, a level 9 bard spell ?

[@orckrast69]

@@Eldariur Any creature in 60 feet range of the caster must make a DC22 Charisma save. On a fail, you start to headbang uncontrollably for the duration of the song.

[@ToroHarfang]

That's brilliant!

[@feuerklinge9004]

In general a metal bard might be pretty cool. 😅

[@Its_Just_Brad]

Dude... Now I want to play a Bard who plays nothing but heavy metal on his sick magically enchanted electric guitar that's shaped like a dragon and shoots flames as he plays.

[@bamboozle_mcdoozle1231]

College of Metal Bard

[@peterbear4413]

So... Scanlan Shorthalt? OK, so he's usually lightning and not fire, but still metal AF.

[@I_HippoIsAlive_I]

Now that metal as fuck

[@ACGreviews]

Excellent

[@averyterribleperson5292]

What are you doing here omg 😂

[@DeadManProp]

Karlach approves Lae'zel approves Astarion approves Shadowheart approves Gale approves Wyll approves The Absolute disapproves (Succeeded: Insight The Absolute secretly approves)

[@zombine64]

The context of this song changes greatly, when you discover it was meant to play while interacting with the previous version of the customizable Guardian who was a customizable Lover, and was supposed to represent the tadpol inside your head, and its attempts at taking control. While the content was cut, the song remained, which honestly was a great decision as its quite iconic.

[@tj_chaosangel]

I can hear what you meant by "summoning your inner-Nightwish" with this one! Fits very well with the song!

[@DanteGroud]

you mean "Nightsong" ?

[@tj_chaosangel]

@@DanteGroud No. Nightwish, the band. He said it on his Twitter before this came out.

[@DanteGroud]

@@tj_chaosangel i think you missed a game reference just now xd

[@imblackmagic1209]

​@DanteGroud the style of the cover is pretty close to nightwish style, also original commenter responded to your first comment

[@fyr3st0rm35]

oh dude! it does sound night-wish-esque, even better considering it that way!

[@gearsofwar07]

I wish I could just reach through the screen and give you a hug. Bless you. You work so hard and you've been through so much, yet you continue to gift us with glittering sonic jewels down down down by the river.

[@ゴーストノート-o8o]

It really is true.

[@nixellion]

Holy cow, I was expecting something good, goofy and fun, but this is just on another level, once again you've outdone yourself, amazing! And close to the source as well. "Karlach approves"

[@Airbender72]

Can we get a metal version(s) of 'Song of Balduran' and/or 'Raphael's Final Act'? This is fucking amazing!

[@suxoikorm]

Raphael's Final Act would be cool.

[@AvarusTheFabulous]

we need to up vote this to 666 to make it happen.

[@PresidentMystry]

This

[@themadowl9224]

Raphael's final act 🥺

[@rencunin]

YES PLEASE TO RAPHAELS FINAL ACT!

[@vinisha777]

Это прекрасно ❤

[@Demoman9713]

Использование звуков колоколов в наче прям идеально передаёт настрой игры! ❤

[@Moon-Raven]

Oh this thumbnail.. This is art.. We have peaked.

[@Derknomicon]

This Bardbarian rolled a Nat 20 on this performance. All who have listened to his heavy melody have earned Inspiration.

[@alteragosagin4211]

This is amazing. So how about Raphael's final act next ? Its just that good Update: GUYS HE DID IT

[@TheCloverskull]

Oh fuck yes.

[@villoytofy6858]

YES YES AND YES

[@MrKOLCOO]

or I want to live

[@Kanr0ss]

JUST YES

[@Gamer9o]

yes PLZ

[@willcallbeck0709]

This song give off massive “final showdown with the big bad evil guy” vibes!! Amazing work as always V!

[@TitaniumDragon]

In the original conception of the game, it kind of was, in a sense.

[@Leeviathan26]

Honestly i'm getting more of "a long-awaited final showdown between long lost friends who had grown apart cause of different world views" vibes from this one

[@vladtheinhaler9744]

I am absolutely mesmerized by this song... For anyone who doesnt know: this song alludes to the possibility of embracing the gifts and love of the Dream Visitor, giving yourself over fully, to stay with them, down by the river in your mind. Sadly this character was changed from EA to a more stern character, instead of a potential lover, changing the original intent of this song. Nevertheless, the theme of giving in to the tadpole, losing yourself, and staying down by the river, hits really hard for me, as i can see an allusion to Drug Abuse and how one can lose himself in the promise of "staying down by the river", not only because of my own personal history, but because i can fully envision the tragic story of a PC that didnt manage to save the day, defeat the villains and get the girl, but one that lost everything and in their defeat, embraced the only love they know.... what really fucks me up though, is your cover of it. For such an emotional song, hearing the hard riffs and metal twists to the music, combined with the WAY harsher voice, makes it hit even harder. truly wonderful to behold and i cant give you enough praise!

[@turtledump2147]

To be fair, you can still pursue and be pursued by the sterner character as a potential lover. The only difference now is that the individual in question is not nearly as relentless in their pursuit of your character, though they are certainly eager to push their "gifts" on to you.

[@Zmaczimum]

"Don't do tadpoles kids... or else you'll end up like this guy!" *Shows picture of Mind Flayer.*

[@mr_jyggalag]

Man, I just can't say anything. Is it normal that while listening to that music (or, well, any version of "Dawn by the River"), I feel so melancholic? Why has my soul suddenly become so heavy and sunk so deep? Why does Baldur's Gate 3 make me feel things? I've just completed Act 2, so I've even not finished the game. I can't imagine my emotions after I do. A beautiful rendition of beautiful song. Bless you, V

[@pyoheliobros5773]

Wow, this energy! Holy hell this goes right into the playlist. Left me with a tear in the eye on second hearing.

[@mindisfrozen]

Why I expected to see a Chris Farley clip in this video, I'll never know

[@foxlyfe1416]

This song lives in my head forever. Can't get it out. Thanks for doing this amazing cover

[@carlbrenston8436]

Dude I have the whole OST playing in my head 24/7

[@FireCrack83]

Shadowheart could Cast a lesser healing in you to fix IT ;-)

[@Inola_Luna]

This is amazing! It is 100% the perfect version for the Dark Urge !

[@Demoman9713]

Воу от аж мурашки по коже пошли!❤

[@rjn7667]

отличный кавер, с шикарнейшим вокалом, спасибо)

[@darklordladis7820]

KARLACH BEST GIRL! I am so glad you recognize that Karlach approves

[@edgedante]

Man, V, you are always so cutting edge and on top of the latest shit and you have such a range to do all of it justice. Great work here man. Unexpected and pleasant surprise.

[@askthepizzaguy]

One day you're just sitting there listening to this song, and the next you're listening to this song IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

[@RAZORGEKOMAN]

In the nearly two hours it took me to make my character I was absolutely vibing to this song.

[@ViktoriaSkripka90]

Not gonna lie, this gave me chills.

[@averycheesypotato]

Haven’t played the full game yet, but now I’m even more hyped for it

[@VulpesChama]

Karlach is just pure unfiltered joy, despite of impending doom, maybe because of it. Doesn't matter. If you're doomed anyway, you can still enjoy the f'ck out of being alive. I never run without Karlach (and Shadowheart).

[@cy-one]

I'm currently doing a Durge-solo-murderhobo-run... The mental pain I've gone through for that run... >.< I feel bad. Not for killing Gale. Not for murdering unarmed Tieflings. Not for killing Astarion. And Shadowheart had it coming anyway - accept a no, homegirl. But... that sin I committed down by the river... It haunts me.

[@als6148]

Thanks!

[@drizaun]

Великолепно! Браво маэстро!

[@Axel5teen]

I didn't think much of this song at first, but it grew on me after 4+ hours in character creation.

[@Mrtussipec]

Many will have troubles to cover this one, we will encounter so many trying to show off own voice, or worse - not understanding the emotion coming through original. But you Sir just rolled critical 20, hats off.

[@whoppanator]

LIVE IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!!!

[@blackhawk647]

Man. This song alone is enough to move me to tears, but hearing your version V… Damn. The emotion and soul behind it. So good. Can’t wait to see what you’ve got planned next.

[@rirtunsasgi2626]

listing to this while LIVING IN A VAN DOWN BY THE RIVER!

[@thespacenoodle]

Як завжди, неймовірне виконання і насолода для вух!

[@ScionOfFlame]

I didn't expect this cover but I'm super happy to hear it. Nice goin', V. You killed it in the best way.

[@IcarusPanopticon]

Looks like I found the song that I will play during the final battle

[@SickVoid]

I'm currently downloading the game, have never played a game like it before in terms of gameplay so I'm looking forward to it.

[@noirhad8384]

I absolutely loved singing along side you after the 20th time listening to this, love it

[@firstandlastname6194]

You cant fool me Nandor the Relentless

[@LunarSpiral1127]

I haven't played the game yet (money problems), but this cover was awesome.

[@XerathSuppWorks]

Did you manage to buy it? :)

[@LunarSpiral1127]

Not yet. Still need to save up more.@@XerathSuppWorks

[@lars4422]

Yeah man game is nuts. About the choices; its comparable to DoS2. Enjoyed the hell out of that one aswel.@@mythicdawn9574

[@shadowsteel1544]

Sell sell sell your liver!

[@redlinechannel1871]

We coming for the trend! Yeah babe! Let's Gooo!

[@bens1cultist405]

He passed the performance check

[@PsychoKupo]

This is exactly how I imagined it. Well fucking done, Little V.

[@kennedymerhib1850]

Fantasy and metal, name a more iconic duo

[@felipeppers666]

Thanks for the bardic inspiration, Little V! It helped a lot writing my D&D campaign

[@HellOnHighHeels1000]

this slaps so hard omg I never imagined I could love this song more than I already had

[@Scrambles19]

Love your version of Down By The River! I'm glad that the music in this game is getting so much love, Borislav and all the performers really deserve it.

[@WaterGuuru]

After hearing this music in the alpha for so long I'm glad people are hearing it, loving it and making amazing covers

[@jaxirraywhisper741]

I cant get over how good BG3 OST actualy is. Thank you for doing it justice.

[@corncrab]

I want this version to play when someone plans an evil playthrough.

[@sonork]

Awesome cover! Another song in BG3 that I could see a metal version is Twisted Force. Underrated song imo.

[@starry65]

My favorite artist and my favorite game!

[@Dracobyte]

Amazing cover!!!

[@Druwuwho1337]

I cant hear somebody say " by the river " or even " at the river " without this fucking song instantly starting to play on full bass boost in my head !

[@dudester1081]

I just picked this game up a few days ago. I'm loving every second of it so far!

[@LunarSpiral1127]

Question. Do you have to play the other Baldur's Gate games before this one?

[@Flokker]

​@LunarSpiral1127 Not really. There are some characters that return but its a great experience on its own. Dont let it hold you back. Its also very welcoming to people with little experience in the dungeons and dragons ruleset the game uses!

[@dudester1081]

@LunarSpiral1127 It's similar in the sense of the Persona series. You don't have to play the previous games to understand the story. Just Easter eggs that pop up from previous games

[@jimi_jams]

It took me a few moments to realise the thumbnail to this song mirrors the artwork of the origin characters. A fun detail that is the cherry on top of this musical sundae of delight.

[@Arksimon2k]

i'm obsessed with this song. Great cover.

[@lumivalkea]

Best cover of this song by far, I've been looping this for hours already. Also Karlach is cute but Halsin has stolen my heart.

[@rin_er]

То что вы делаете по настоящему потрясающе....

[@Ichorizor]

This has a serious power-metal feel, and I am HERE for it!! Love the work

[@Moemoechan9277]

It was amazing!! 😊

[@aslanbek_kairov]

I envision LittleVMills as a Barbarian-Bard character in Baldur's Gate 3

[@p3zgaming]

As a Metal Fan i have to say, Its perfection!

[@addielynniskewl]

Asterion so far, I'm hopelessly addicted to the tortured soul. Love this version of the song great job!

[@percivaldotburgers]

Man, you truly never miss. Goddamn you only put out great tracks, great work V

[@TheRewasder97]

I played this during my character creation and my bard is now a skald.

[@patrynize]

Bro. You didn't have to go this hard. Holy shit amazing job.

[@lonclehansi3596]

Who want a legendary cover of < (I just ) Died in your arms > of this fantastic man ?

[@Geldtirr]

Это потрясающе QwQ

[@TwinIonEngines]

I am down, down, down with this performance.

[@Andrey_adianov]

как всегда кайф трек)))

[@weeaboogamer8324]

Your songs and covers are always flawless and this one is no exception. The way you take the mystical yet epic tone of the original song and change it into a more badass but still just as epic tone is beautiful. I'm showing this to all my baldurs gate AND DnD friends immediately

[@РыжийВластелин]

я не знаю оригинальной песни, но это звучит великолепно

[@totktonet3308]

Самое время ознакомиться

[@Anna_A__]

Песня Down by the River из игры Baldur's Gate 3

[@ShyVioletIsShy]

This game has consumed my life these past few months. I’ve enjoyed every moment, even when the backstories of these characters, especially Astarion’s, made me cry. I’ve loved the Forgotten Realms since I was 12 back in the 90s. I love your cover!!

[@Frosty_Jockey]

Also, I have to say: compared to the original and its meaning, where the original would be more of a romantic story, this one feels like the same story, but from a desperate point of view. Where the first one would be simply accepting the gift and enjoying the rest of your life in blissful ignorance, this version feels like a last hope to be happy one last time, giving in to the gift to have a pain-free death while the world burns around them.

[@ragdollpunk9527]

This would be perfect for the Redemptive Dark Urge, it's got this whole "Tragic Lover" feeling and I fuckin love it

[@barronvonnoodle]

I need like an hour version of this

[@Faith__Valerie_Shepard]

I swear, this one is my favorite of all of them BG3 covers and songs, aswell as your "I really want to stay at your house" from CP2077. DUDE, you are legend!

[@duncanfenris7587]

I love this song so much, amazing as always V! I’d love to here your take on “Weeping Dawn” (Alfira the bard’s song)!

[@augustochuko]

This is awesome! Thanks for covering this great song from a great game!

[@SamBrockmann]

Amazing. Loved every second.

[@Nemamka]

I love how deeply you just FELT IT

[@TheTrashcanGoblin]

Chris Farley approves.

[@amys5415]

This song is already such a beautiful piece and you made it beautifully RADICAL!

[@chilliewhk]

I love this rendition of Down by the River. Easily one of my favorite tracks of any game in a very long time. I am super curious to know what class you picked to start with 😮

[@bunniewood]

Holy crap this is awesome

[@thomaslevy7249]

Be careful of bears my friend.

[@knightvoid]

It's giving Nightwish and I'm here for it.

[@BAANZAAY]

Красавчик! 🤘

[@prinzezzqtpi5437]

Larian did what I thought was impossible. They showed people that a grimdark character with every reason to become a monster can still rise above and be more, and they made people love every bit of it. Karlach isn't just an amazing character, she's a symbol for overcoming your pain and ending the cycle of hate and vengeance.